Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Captain Patrick C. Scherer
USMC

December 1, 2012

RIP Brave defender of the public's right to protection. Didnt meet you comrade but as part of the wider police brotherhood, thank you for your service in making things better. God bless you

SPI Paul Jenkins
England, British Police

December 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, co-workers, and friends of Officer Tom Decker. We will never forget your sacrifice brother.

Tom Pitzl
Roseville PD, MN

December 1, 2012

May you walk with God in peace and watch over your fellow officers ,friends, and family.. Rest in Peace

PO Thomas P. Cino- Buffalo, New York Police Department

December 1, 2012

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL

December 1, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Tom Decker. You are a hero in all that you have done to protect and serve us. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and fellow officers around the country.

Niece of a Retired Officer
Minneapolis Minnesota

December 1, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Decker.

Stanley M. Jerlecki Survivor
Son of Stanley J. Jerlecki EOW 12-14-51

December 1, 2012

May God bless you and your family during this horrible time. May He also watch over your co-workers as they continue to carry on your mission.

Master Trooper
NC State Highway Patrol

December 1, 2012

Prayers for strength and courage and peace to Offcr. Decker's family, colleagues and friends. May God wrap his arms around each with loving comfort.
May Offcr. Decker rest in peace and be remembered as a true hero.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Department
Coquille, Oregon USA

December 1, 2012

To Officer Decker, his wife, children, and famliy both blood and blue, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tragic time. You are family so embrace what will become part of your living rememberce of your husband, father, friend, brother, or son, and don't be affraid to seek out any of us whom wear a badge for anything.

Officer Shawn Ebeling
Cottage Grove PD, MN

December 1, 2012

REST IN PEACE BROTHER

DET. M.A. OLSON
ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 1, 2012

Your service will not be forgotten.

Captain Mickey Harmon
Cass County Sheriff's Office Fargo, ND

December 1, 2012

Police Officer Tom Decker rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved
one, and pray for you during the days to come. Tom will
be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,badges gleaming and
shoes like glass, They are your brothers and sisters of
Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the
ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome you
to this hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue
Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to
say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners.
A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another
member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips, Ms, Usa Ret
Retired Lt. Walnut Grove Ms. Police Department, Ms Dept. of Corr

December 1, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of all comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join you in your agonizing grief & remember you in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

December 1, 2012

Heart felt sympathy for the family and fellow Officers. RIP good and faithful servant.

Chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho

December 1, 2012

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Cold Spring Police Department.

James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc (NASTA)

December 1, 2012

My heart goes out to your family at this tragic time. Words can't truly express my empathy towards you & your children. The loss of a husband and father is a great one.

I hope and pray that you will all find reassurance and comfort in the days ahead. May your children remember their dad as a man of honor and courage. May God bless you all. You are in my prayers this Holiday season.

Officer Eric Buzonas, PRIII
Arizona State Parks

December 1, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

December 1, 2012

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

May you rest in peace my brother in blue. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Cold Springs Police Department.

Sgt. Brian Ness
Eveleth Police Department

December 1, 2012

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization.
As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
I have given my life so that others may live in peace.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.
You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (retired)
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Director, Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

December 1, 2012

Thank you to those in Law enforcement for the work you do. My prayers are with the family of this officer & all the families of other officers who have given their lives to protect us!

Jerry Butler - Citizen

December 1, 2012

Thank you for your service and heroism sir, my prayers go out to your family and childern. RIP Officer

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

December 1, 2012

Deeply saddened to learn of the death of Officer Tom Decker, Cold Springs MN. Thanks for the ultimate sacrifice of your life in service to your community. Prayers and condolences for your family as they greive your loss.

Guy E. Decker, Federal Investigator, Ret
USDOJ

December 1, 2012

Officer Decker may you rest in the Lords arms now, my prayers are going out to your family and friends and fellow officers. I pray that Lord help those to understand this and bring them all peace in their hearts when they are ready.
show your support to the family and try to attend the gathering for him. God Bless you Officer Decker.

Barb
just someone who cares.

December 1, 2012

R.I.P. Officer Decker. As you have moved on to your next watch...... We till take it from here.

Godspeed Brother....

Your Brothers and Sisters
Minneapolis Police Department

December 1, 2012