Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rip brother.. Thank you for your service. Godspeed

Officer
Willow Springs, IL

April 6, 2013

Rest In Peace Trooper Sauter. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Illinois State Police.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

April 5, 2013

I would like to send my condolences to the family of fallen Trooper James Sauter and to the Illinois State Police. May God Bless Your Soul. R.I.P.

Sergeant Leonard Day
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

April 5, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother, we have the Watch

Policeman
Phoenix Police, Brother in Blue

April 5, 2013

Jim, it has been one week since I got that phone call. I couldn't sleep that night. I can't sleep this night. I'm remembering you for all those good times we had. We were all joking about the time you got the "450" call. You were laughing so hard you had tears in your eyes. I wish we could all go back to that day again. It won't be the same without you buddy. You are forever in our hearts. Watch over us as we continue our mission. We were proud to have you on Team 19.

Trooper
Illinois State Police D15

April 5, 2013

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 (ret) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

April 4, 2013

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your love ones

John Latour

April 4, 2013

Rest in Peace. Thanks for your service brother.

k9 handler Brian Emmrich & k9 Jake
Cedarburg Police, WI

April 3, 2013

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Trooper James Sauter and the Illinois State Police during this time. Thank you, Trooper Sauter, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

April 3, 2013

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 times. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of All Comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join them in their agonizing grief & remember them in my prayers.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

April 3, 2013

Words are never enough. Rest in Peace "Hero" your deeds here on earth will never be forgotten.

Retired Detective Frank DeMarco
New York City Police DePartment

April 3, 2013

I am the proud Uncle of Trooper James Sauter, and word's cannot adequately express the sincere appreciation of our entire family to everyone that has expressed their kind sentiments on this wonderful website. Thank you very much, you have given comfort and peace to all of us.

It has been amazing to see the overwhelming support of the entire law enforcement community from around the United States after the tragic accident that took my nephew's life while he was on duty last Thursday, March 28, 2013. In particular, the Illinois State Police have been truly remarkable in their care, support and assistance with every detail while looking after Jimmy's loving wife Elizabeth, and Jimmy and Liz's parents and extended family members. From Illinois State Police Director, Hiram Grau; to Jimmy's commanding officer, Commander Joe Perez to all the wonderful troopers that served as Jim's honor guard, the Chaplain's, and all the officers of District 15 and the neighboring Districts--- it is impossible to sufficiently thank all of them for everything that was done for our family. May God Bless all of you for your kind deeds, decency and the loving compassion you provided to our family.

One Illinois State Police officer in particular, Lt. Mark Karczewski has served as our family's Guardian Angel, quite frankly in our eyes he is a Saint. For as long as we live, we will never forget everything that he did to support our family and honor Jimmy's memory during this difficult time. There is a special place in heaven for this wonderful trooper and all of those that assisted us. Thank you Lt. Karczewski and all the wonderful men and women of the Illinois State Police.

We were told that troopers from all 50 states attended the Memorial Services and paid their respects to my nephew. We wish we could have thanked each of them personally, we hope they understand how much we were honored by their presence. We were also blessed with the support of officers and firemen from police and fire departments from across the State of Illinois; so many we could not possibly list them all. Thanks to each of them for attending the services and for paying their respects to Jimmy. The Bagpipers and Drummers of the Emerald Society of the Chicago Police Department also deserve our sincere gratitude for the wonderful and traditional role they played in the services.

Our family is grateful, thankful and appreciates the kindness of the staff and congregation of the Moraine Valley Church of Palos Heights, IL. They allowed our family the use of their beautiful house of worship to accommodate Jimmy's visitation and memorial services. Their support and hospitality to our family and the Illinois State Police was remarkable. They were outstanding in every fashion.

Thanks also to Pastor Bill Sheridan, and Pastor Scott Bradley for their comforting remarks and wonderful memories they shared during Jim's Memorial Service.

It is a tragedy and a terrible loss whenever any law enforcement officer or firefighter dies in the line of duty. We will always remember our beloved family member and our hero Trooper James Sauter. He was a wonderful young man that was committed to serve his fellow man as a proud trooper of the Illinois State Police. We will never forget him. Please know how much we appreciate the many acts of compassion and kindness that so many of you have provided to our family. I can tell you first hand that the loving and considerate manner in which the law enforcement community looks after the families of the fallen is sincerely appreciated, is meaningful and will never be forgotten.

May God Bless all of you and Trooper James Sauter.

Sincerely,

Robert Curran

Robert Curran
Uncle of James Sauter

April 3, 2013

My prayers are with the family and may god grant them strength. Rest in peace and thank you for your sacrifice.

cynthia
mother of a deputy sheriff

April 3, 2013

Rest In Peace......

John Ruth, AEMD Comm. Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch, TX

April 3, 2013

A true "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Billy Russo (Det. Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept. NY

April 3, 2013

Trooper Sauter, please watch over us. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless you!

Lieutenant (ret)
SLMPD

April 3, 2013

From one IL LEO to another, rest in peace brother. Your watch is over, we'll take it from here. Lord be with your family, friends, and the Illinois State Police.

J. Meeks
Patrolman
Sycamore Police Department (IL)

April 3, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Trooper James Sauter. God Bless him for his service and sacrifice he made to keep others safe. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

April 3, 2013

Rest in peace my brother. Although I do not know you I know of your sacrifice and your call to duty. It takes a special breed of person to put on the uniform and risk our lives for the sake of others. My brother, I know you will be standing post in the kingdom of our father God. Blessings to your family. I will pray for healing and strength. May God bless you all and continue to shine His love and light upon you. Know that because your loved one is gone he died doing something that he loved, a job that brings honor upon his name and his families name.

Jason Keeton EMT/Nursing Student
Azusa Pacific University

April 3, 2013

Your family lived across the street from my grandma’s for a long time. I remember your dad with his race cars and you riding your bike in your driveway when you were little. Thank you for your service Trooper Sauter. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and co-workers.

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

Jeni (Schneider) Turley
Wife of Officer Jeff Turley, Texas

April 3, 2013

I drove past the wreck. Rest in peace.

A citizen

April 3, 2013

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

April 3, 2013

We will be praying for the family and friends of Trooper Souter. Words seem inadequate, but you are not alone. Godspeed Trooper. and my God bless and watch over your loved ones.

Trooper
Missouri State Highway Patrol

April 3, 2013

Family, Co-workers and Friends - You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. We wish you comfort in the coming days.

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

April 3, 2013

My prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of Trooper Souter. Godspeed sir and may you rest peacefully in God's hands.

Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Lake Forest Police Services

April 3, 2013