Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP my brother.

Officer Rick Sears
Beloit (WI) PD

March 29, 2013

A true hero! My prayers for your friends, family and brothers and sisters in LE.

Corporal Cliff Paul
Buffalo Grove PD

March 29, 2013

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
(By Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller )

Master Trooper Dave "Stumpy" Miller
Indiana State Police, Lowell Post

March 29, 2013

Jim, I'll miss giving you a hard time. You were a great guy and a great Troop. I will not forget you. Godspeed buddy and God bless.

Double D
ISP D15

March 29, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF TROOPER SAUTER , AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF TROOPER SAUTER .
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Ret PO David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Ont. Canada

March 29, 2013

Trooper Sauter, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

March 29, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Detective Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

March 29, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to trooper sauter his family and all his fellow ISP co-workers. From all members of the Elk Grove Village fire dept please accept our deepest condolences it's always a pleasure to work with with you out on the road. RIP.

Mike Piantkowski
Elk Grove Village Fire Dept

March 29, 2013

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

March 29, 2013

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.)

March 29, 2013

May God comfort those you have left behind. May you ALWAYS be remembered as the true HERO that you are! Rest In Peace! You were too young to go!

Shelly Ragsdale, Surviving Spouse
Officer Alan M Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00

March 29, 2013

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

March 29, 2013

The office of the Livingston County Coroner remember ISP Trooper Sauter, his family, friends and most of all his co-workers with sincere sympathy and their prayers on his untimely death. Thank you Trooper Sauter for your service to the people of Illinois. May you rest in peace.

Michael P. Burke, Coroner
Livingston County Coroner's Office

March 29, 2013

Trooper Sauter,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high. We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

March 29, 2013

Although we've never met, I am honored to call you my brother. We were and always will share the same family of fellow brother and sisters in arms. Your unquestionable dedication to duty to the I.S.P. and selfless service to the citizens of this great state will never be forgotten. You are the epitome of the all American State Trooper; that others seek to emulate. This is a tragic time for those who loved and knew you. James, you will be missed and certain to never forgotten. Although your patrol assignment has taken an unexpected and tragic turn, please don’t lose momentum; as you have you have now been charged with the most covenant position in the heavens of our god.

The Whole Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.

Trooper, Adrian Guerrero
Illinois State Police D-1

March 29, 2013

Rest in Peace brother and may GOD look over your family and the ISP.

TFC Archie Forsyth
Louisiana State Police (Troop A)

March 29, 2013

Godspeed to my brother Trooper!

Greg Giuliani
PO CPD

March 29, 2013

Rest in peace Brother James, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for you service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wrotham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs OK PD

March 29, 2013

The Police Officers Final Inspection
The police officer stood and faced his God, which for all must come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To my church have you been true?”
The officer squared his shoulders and sighed, “No Lord, I’ll be straight, those of us who carry a badge can’t always be a saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays and I am sorry I kept so silent. And sometimes I’ve been a little tough, because the streets they are awfully violent. But I never took a penny, that wasn’t mine to keep. And tried to keep my ethics clean, walking the sewers of the street. I never passed a cry for help just because I shook with fear. And please God forgive me, I’ve wept so many tears. I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around before, except to calm their fears. But if you have a place for me lord, it needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t…I’ll understand. “
There was a silence all around the throne where the saints had often trod. And the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
“Step forward now officer, you’ve borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven’s street, you’ve done your time in hell.”
Rest in peace Trooper Sauter #6095

Sgt. Terry St.Ores
Clinton Iowa PD

March 29, 2013

On behalf of the Men and Women of the Palos Park Police Department, we join the entire law enforcement community in mourning the loss of Trooper Sauter.

Trooper Sauter may you rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your fellow Troopers.

Sergeant Chris Hughes
Village of Palos Park Police Department (IL)

March 29, 2013

Rest in peace, Trooper Sauter. 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, Illinois State Police and many law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B.
Grateful Citizen

March 29, 2013

a very sad day for the Law Enforcement Family... Rest In Peace Brother.

Invest. Mike Bradford, RET.
Tallahassee PD

March 29, 2013

Thank you for your service and our prayers to your family and co workers at your loss. GOD be with them and comfort them and give them stregnth through this difficult time.

Sgt. Charles Carty (Retired)
Benton Arkansas Police Department

March 29, 2013

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Thank you for your service.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept

March 29, 2013

R.I.P. Trooper. Thank you for your service. We will take it from here, brother. May God comfort your loved ones.

Sr Special Agent BNSF Railway Police K9

March 29, 2013