Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. You're finally home.

Ofc. Mark Gonzales (Ret.)
Rio Rancho Police Department (NM)

October 9, 2012

Peter was a high school classmate of mine and may he rest in peace

Sergeant (Ret)
Massachusetts State Police

October 9, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Kneeland, Bless your family and the Worcester Police Department.

TFC Len Widener
Connecticut State Police

October 9, 2012

May God bless this hero and the heroic family that cared for him fo so long.

Sgt. Michael Flusche, #4573
Dallas Police Department

October 9, 2012

Your work is done here on Earth - Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it's too late, for your time has come, words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you.
There have been many times that we waved to each other, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now it's time for us to say Good-Bye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. No go and Patrol the Heavens Above and Watch Below those you Love. Thank you for your service.

Ret. Tfc. Divita Washington
Maryland State Police

October 9, 2012

God Bless

Dave
None

October 9, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 9, 2012

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

October 9, 2012

Thank you for your time of service. I salute You and your Family.

Randalyn Benson
Survivor of Chief James Leonard Speer

October 9, 2012

Semper Fi Brother...You will never be forgotten...Thank you for your service. 21 years missing what you loved the most is a Sad...We will meet someday and talk over all that we both love...God Bless you and your family..#7185 CHP

State Traffic Officer Mike Becze #7185
California Highway Patrol

October 9, 2012

Rest in peace my brother. It is our watch now. For the struggle you have endured, may you now get the rest you so deserve.

OFC B. Ruth
Baltimore County Police Department

October 9, 2012

Rest in peace, my brother. Thank you for your service

Deputy Andree Williams
Genesee Co Sheriff's Dept, Flint,Mi

October 9, 2012

Rest in peace, my brother. Thank you for your service

Deputy Andree Williams
Genesee Co Sheriff's Dept, Flint,Mi

October 9, 2012

Officer Kneeland you fought the hardest fight of your life and paying the ultimate sacrifice, and for that I commend you. Your battle is now over and may you rest in peace on heavens beat. You can now walk holding hands with The Lord. Thank you for your service and may god bless your family, fellow officers, and community during this difficult time.

MONICO GARZA EMT-I

October 9, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Kneeland. You fought a great fight. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now wheel down the streets of gold.

Ofc Terry F. Zech
Veteran Affairs POlice Dept, Detroit, MI

October 9, 2012

Rest Brother...RIP

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

October 9, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers to the Worcester Police, and City.

Ofc. Jerry Fitzgerald
Peabody, MA Police Dept.

October 9, 2012

Rest in peace, sir-- may your spirit soar freely and may you be restored to wholeness!

Chaplain Susan Keppy
Lewiston (NY) PD (retired)

October 9, 2012

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

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

October 9, 2012

One final salute to you Officer Kneeland. We have it from here. RIP fellow Officer God speed to you and your family.

Stephen Bruet PPO II
Department of Public Safety NC

October 9, 2012

May you rest in peace. We will miss you.

Motorcycle Deputy Kirby
Broward Sheriff's Office

October 9, 2012

God bless you comrade, protector of the public, your duty discharged, may you rest in peace

SPI Paul Jenkins
England

October 9, 2012

RIP Officer Kneeland

Officer Shawn Ankenbauer
Middlesex Sheriffs Office

October 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Kneeland's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

October 9, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Peter Kneeland. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Worcester, Massachusetts will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

October 9, 2012