Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Last night, the name "Trooper James Sauter" was read at the Chicago Police Department's Candlelight Vigil at Gold Star Families and Memorial Park. It was read by his good friend Lt. Mark Karczewski. With a beam of blue light pointing into the skies and blue lights illuminating the downtown skyscrapers, Jim's name was called out. Trooper James Sauter will never be forgotten, nor will his family. God Bless all the Sauter family.

Mark Hannan
IL COPS

September 18, 2013

As I sit here day by day in school... away from mom.. dad.. liz.. everyone.. your all I think about.. you were more then any little brother could ever ask for and I am blessed more then I even can understand. for the 18 years I had the best gift that no one could take away.. and it was you jimmy.. my big brother.. my teacher.. my guide to success because you did it, you did everything right and I want to be at least as half the man you are. and I can't forget to mention my hero. im going to go through school, do everything right then it'll be you watching over me on the roads. I love you so much and only wish you take care of all of us and keep us safe. I love you big brother, say hi to gramps and uncle john for me and give them a big hug.

Matthew Sauter
brother

September 10, 2013

Jim,

I'm sitting here polishing my brass and was thinking about you. I was talking to a possible cadet about you today. We miss you. Watch over us from above.

Trooper
Illinois State Police

August 20, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office

August 2, 2013

God Bless you Trooper Sauter. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers. Rest easy Sir.

Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department

July 23, 2013

Thank you for your service and unselfish sacrifice for your fellow man! You belong to HIM now and forever! May your family and friends find comfort and peace in that fact. God Bless!

Rev. Steven R. Closs, D.D.
Retired Captain, Nashua Police Department, Nashua, NH

June 9, 2013

Jim,

Thinking about you bud. I drive by your squad and the truck tractor almost daily in the lot. I wish I could go back in time and stop what happened.

Trooper
Illinois State Police

June 6, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family, members of the State Police, and those served, at the loss of this Trooper. May faith, family, friends and time join together to ease everyone’s pain at this time of loss.

While many other career choices were certainly available, this Trooper chose to protect his fellow man, and for this we give everlasting thanks. As the Good Lord hath said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers.”

Thank you for your service, your convictions and moral character, as well as your devotion to duty. May you now rest in peace, knowing your fellow brothers and sisters will watch over your family and continue the Watch!

Rusty Featherstone, Asst. Dir. (Ret.)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, OSBI

May 28, 2013

Thought of you and Kyle today at the Police Memorial in Springfield. We willnot forget you.

ISP Trooper

May 2, 2013

"Mo chomhbhróin"

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside Police Department, California

April 23, 2013

Little did you know that morning, God would call you name. In life you were loved dearly and in death it is the same. My sincere condolences to your wife and family, and to your parents and coworkers. RIP trooper Sauter

Robina Browne
Mother to Dep. Sheriff Daniel Browne-Sanchez, Honolulu, HI.EOW 2/10/07

April 21, 2013

Trooper Sauter,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Illinois. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

April 19, 2013

The above condolences Of Ms. Loya is beautiful. I pray that you recieve great comfort from the love that has and will be shown to you. Psalms 55:22 is great comfort. Always throw your burden up Jehovah God himself. He will never leave nor forsake you. He will always comfort and love you pass your pain.

Weight Inspector Davis

April 13, 2013

To the family and friends of Trooper James Sauter and his fellow troopers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when James died.

To James' family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Trooper Sauter gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 28, 2013.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 12, 2013

Trooper Sauter,

May you rest in peace and God bless your family. You are and will be missed. Keep the highways to heaven safe now my brother, we all must travel that way soon..

Investigator Sledge
Illinois Attorney General Investigations

April 10, 2013

Our prayers are with Trooper Sauter's department and family. Thank you for your dedication and service. May god bless your family and give them strength.

Zone Five Academy Recruits
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

April 8, 2013

Rest in peace brother

Lieutenant Lance Greene
Georgia State Patrol

April 8, 2013

James was truly a great son-in-law. Despite his awesome presence of being clean cut and a physical specimen he was kind, funny, hard working, loving, and special. He is everything a mother and father would want for their daughter to marry. He is with God now and he will be missed dearly. Love you man.

Rob Cowan
Father-in-law

April 8, 2013

Trooper Sauter,

You drew your last breath on earth, your first breath in Heaven for eternity.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for 2 years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

April 7, 2013

R.I.P Brother

Ofc. King
North Chicago Police Department

April 7, 2013

Thank u Trooper Sauter for your service and keeping us safe:) You will never be forgotten!!!

Cyle Canevit

April 7, 2013

Rest in peace Trooper Sauter. Thank you for your service.

Tom Maguire
California Highway Patrol

April 6, 2013

RIP my brother, for you paid the ultimate sacrifice. May god bless you, your family and the ISP.

Deputy Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff"s Department

April 6, 2013

Rest in peace brother You will not be forgotten

Civil Deputy Gean Moore
Clinton County Sheriff's Office Clinton, Iowa

April 6, 2013

Rest in peace brother. You will be missed.

Sheriff's Officer Tristan Bennett
Atlantic County Sheriff's Office

April 6, 2013