Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you. 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

November 2, 2013

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer Casey Kohlmeier and K9 Draco, and the extended law enforcement family of the Pontiac, Illinois Police Department. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

November 2, 2013

R.I.P.

Ptl
Lovejoy PD Lovejoy Ga.

November 2, 2013

God Bless you Brother and your Partner. Your Family will be in my Prayers.

Inv. Jeffrey Lange
Cook County Sheriff's Police Dept.

November 2, 2013

My heart is broken over the loss of Police Officer Casey Kohlmeier and Officer Draco. May the Lord bring peace and comfort to the family Officer Kohlemeier.

JCOS TW Martinez
CYFD/JJS State of New Mexico

November 2, 2013

RIP brother Casey.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time. From a fellow Airman.

Det. Bevenour, 1Sgt USAF Ret
Gettysburg Police Department

November 2, 2013

Its always the good that die young, May God bless your family and comfort them in their time of loss. Brother you died a HERO along with your partner. May you enter the gates of heaven with open arms.

Deputy Leo Ferreira
Martin County Sheriff's Office , Florida

November 2, 2013

Looking at this young mans picture with his police dog,says it all. There still on patrol but with our heavnly father. may you rest in peace, job well done!

Former Sgt. Joe Covington
Corpus Christi Police Department

November 2, 2013

“We the willing, led by the unknowing, continue to do the impossible for the ungrateful.”

Officer S. Reifsnyder
Summa Health System Police Dept.

November 2, 2013

Very sad. Thank you for your service to your country and state and community, sir. Rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers be with your friends and family.

Josh J.
Civilian Supporter

November 1, 2013

Thank all of you brave officers who put your lives in danger for the safety of others. Bless you, and may you have peace. I wish for acceptance and blessings for the family, and hope they can, in time, make sense of this tragedy. I am truly grateful for the honor and commitment to justice of this officer!

just a citizen

November 1, 2013

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on the casket from beginning to the end.
He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that was spent alive on earth
and now only those who loved him know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own, the cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard; Are there things you would like to change?
For you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough to consider what is true and real
and always try to understand the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives like we have never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile,Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash…
Would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash
~Linda Ellis~ Author


Rest in peace Officer Casey Kohlmeier and your partner Draco. You lived your dash with bravery, honor and sacrifice.

Master Sergeant Jane Hosteny
Illinois State Police Retired

November 1, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Casey Kohlmeier as well as to the Pontiac Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Kohlmeier, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

November 1, 2013

As a retired K-9 Officer from Elgin P.D,I wish to offer my condolences to the family of Ofc.Kohlmeier and the department.

Retired Ofc. R.Christ
Elgin P.D.

November 1, 2013

As an Air Force veteran and police officer, I morn with the officers and the family.

Cpl. Joe Blake
LaPorte IN Police

November 1, 2013

Casey,

You are one of my very good friends and I'll never forget you. Everything you did in your life was 100% and lived it to the fullest. I admire you for that and I will spend the rest of my life honoring you by trying to do the same everyday. You made my time at Offutt Air Force Base memorable to say the least. We had some good times in LED/CSC. Charlie Flight was a blast with you. I will probably never watch Roseanne again without thinking about you. Kasey and I loved having you and Roemmich as ushers in our wedding, and I couldn't have been more proud and honored to have you there.

You made a huge impact on my life and I'm sorry that only now I'm letting you know this. My kids will know you through my stories as their dad's friend, a role model, and a hero.

Can't wait to see you again! Love you brother!

Sergeant Brandon Heinz
Cerro Gordo County Sheriff's Office/Long time friend since Offutt AFB

November 1, 2013

God Bless you and your K9 Partner - Thanks for your service.

K9 Handler, Ptlm. Jeffrey R. Johnson
Newtown Twp. Police Dept., Pa.

November 1, 2013

Brother, may both you and your K9 partner Draco Rest In Peace. We have the watch from here, God Speed.

Deputy
Will County Sheriff (Ill.)

November 1, 2013

Rest In Peace, Brother.

P.O. Randy Evans
Kansas City Missouri Police Department
Son of Patrolman Robert Wayne Evans
E.O.W 10/14/1971
HEROES LIVE FOREVER

November 1, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother and trusted Partner Draco

Trooper Joseph Gajdosik
Wisconsin State Patrol

November 1, 2013

My heart aches for the Pontiac Police Department. Keep each other close during this difficult time. We are thinking of you all!

Rest In Peace, Officer Kohlmeier and Draco. We can take it from here.

Dispatcher
Norton Police Department

November 1, 2013

Rest in peace, brother. Draco too.

Ofc. Donna Kemper (retired)
Romeoville, IL Police Department

November 1, 2013

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

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

November 1, 2013

Not gone, Just gone ahead. May you rest in peace my friend, and god bless Draco for the faithful service and never ending dedication to his brothers in blue. The bridge recieves yet another hero and his best friend.

John Hire,Deputy Sheriff
Hampden county

November 1, 2013

so sorry to read of this tragedy. We will comfort ourselves that they are still an unbeatable team patrolling in the next time to come. Peace to the family, friends, and co workers.

jennifer phillips
widow of sgt ron phillips

November 1, 2013