Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service, we will always remember.

Marylander
Civilian

December 17, 2012

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

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

December 17, 2012

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

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

December 17, 2012

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, 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 wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

December 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends during these trying times. May you RIP.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations - HSI

December 17, 2012

God bless Officer Atherly's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

December 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Supervisory FAM, Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 17, 2012

Thank you Officer Atherly for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in Topeka, Kansas. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

December 17, 2012

My prayers are with the families of these two law enforcement officers, and their department. I appreciate their service and sacrifice to make our country a better place to live.

Deputy Jeffrey Stephenson
Bradley County Sheriff's Department (TN)

December 17, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Atherly!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

December 17, 2012

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

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

December 17, 2012

We hope knowing you are thought of in a kind and loving way will help ease your pain and sorrow and bring peace to all of you.

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

December 17, 2012

My thoughts are with Jeff and with the family and friends that he left behind. There are too many duty deaths for no cause. Hang in there brothers and sisters...

Capt. (retired)
Albon, Michigan DPS

December 17, 2012

Rest In Peace in the arms of Jesus Officer Atherly. My prayers go to your family.May the Lord Jesus give them comfort and strength.

Caroline Sears
Mother of Deputy Michael C. Walizer VA. E.O.W. 3/31/12

December 17, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

December 17, 2012

Ofc. Atherly, May you Rest In Peace. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service! God Speed Brother.

Ofc. D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

December 17, 2012

RIP Officer Atherly, you are Heaven's newest Hero-Angel. Thank you for all you did to protect myself and my family. Thoughts and prayers for all involved.

Firefighter/EMT Pat VanDamme
Birdsall FD

December 17, 2012

Once again a coward has taken the lives of two fine officers. Feeling the necessity to take lives than to live up to responsibility for whatever actions that he is apparently guilty of. My you rest in peace Officer. Thank you for your service; my prayers to your family in this time of grief

J Shultz
former police officer

December 17, 2012

Officer Atherly, rest in peace our brother. You're a true hero.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

December 17, 2012

Rest In Peace my brother your service will never be forgotten.

Officer J.Chadwick
Mounds Police Dept.

December 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Atherly's loved ones and everyone at the Topeka Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Joe Hoyer
Green Bay Police Department

December 17, 2012

Rest in peace brother.

David Huff
Detective
Ball State University Police
Muncie, Indiana

December 17, 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. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

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.
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 17, 2012