Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

December 31, 2011

Rest in peace brother in blue. You will never be forgotten Officer Schneider.

Reserve Officer
Cannon Falls Police, MN

December 31, 2011

Shawn I asked you to hold on HERO! Brother in Blue and Brother in Brown I can't imagine how great god's plans must be for you to need you more than we do here on earth. I know those that have made the ultimate sacrifice before you have welcomed you into heaven. I miss you and please watch over us from above. Praying for comfort and support for your family and friends.

Chief Deputy Joe Modjeski
Wabasha County Sheriff's office

December 31, 2011

Taken by the devil himself and way too early. Stand strong my borthers and sisters for it's the risk we take everyday to keep others safe. Nothing will make this right so, God will take care of the rest!

Stay Safe Peacekeepers.

Law enforcement Coordinator, Mark Holden
Minnesota West Community and Technical College / Retired Lakeville PD.

December 31, 2011

Rest in Peace brother, the lord has called your name for a reason. Patrol the heavenly gates and watch over us.... and to the family.... Remember not how your loved one left us but share the memories your loved one has created....

Officer C. Moran
Nevada Department of Corrections

December 31, 2011

RIP Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

December 31, 2011

My prayers and thoughts go to the family of Officer Shawn Schneider. Although I never met this officer ,we were brothers. I set here after retiring 26 years ago and all I see is the same thing, day after day. I often wonder why were they killed and I set here on the computer or watching T>V> My heart goes out to the family.

Jess Yates Patrolman
Pomona Police, Calif retired

December 31, 2011

God's peace and speed Officer Schneider. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP my brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

December 31, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 31, 2011

Rest In Peace Officer...We are proud of your courage and service. Thoughts and prayers tonight for your children, wife and family/friends. Godspeed.

Citizen

December 31, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Schneider. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Thanks for your service. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

December 31, 2011

Rest in peace my blue brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

December 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Schneider as well as the brotherhood at Lake City Police Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

December 31, 2011

Rest in peace, brother.

Deputy
Dakota County Sheriff's Office

December 31, 2011

R.I.P. dear brother. Prayers for your agency and family.

Chaplain Paul Grady
Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville, TN

December 31, 2011

Your beautiful smile brings the thought of my own son's beautiful face and smiling eyes. May God give your family some piece of comfort in the days to come. Bless you for your service.

Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse 9/16/2004

December 31, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Schneider. Thank you for your service and your bravery, and God bless you, your family and your fellow officers.

Rob
Pittsburgh, PA

December 31, 2011

R.I.P., Officer Schneider, He has you now, and you will not suffer anymore

Cathy Wiggins
Civilian and Former Police Dispatcher Mobile, AL

December 31, 2011

Much respect to courageous and righteous police officers who put themselves between situations like this and innocent people. There will always be bad apples, but we must fully appreciate the beauties.

Don Ellis
MN resident.

December 31, 2011

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Lake City Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Off. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

December 31, 2011

Rest in peace, Officer Schneider. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Lake City PD and law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed & God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Citizen

December 31, 2011

REST IN PEACE. YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

DEPUTY R.ISTVANOVICH
CHISAGO CO SO, MN

December 31, 2011

R.I.P. BROTHER Shawn Schneider!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

December 31, 2011

Rest in Peace, brother. Your job on earth is done; however, God needed you with Him. My family and I are praying for you, your family, as well as the Lake City Police Department.

This tragedy hit home with me, since I used to attend high school in Byron, MN. I used to travel to Lake City all the time, for sports, etc.

We will never forget you!! Thank you for your service.

Special Agent Nathan McCoy
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division

December 31, 2011

My sincere condolences to Officer Schneider's Family & his Brother's in mourning. Another hero added to the Lord's faithful legion.

Tom Banks
Retired NYPD

December 31, 2011