Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin
End of Watch Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Reflections for Trooper Trevor John Casper
My thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's family, friends, and brothers and sisters in law enforcement. You undoubtedly saved other lives by your actions.
Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office
March 25, 2015
I totally sympathize with the family of Officer Trever Casper. My brother was an Atlanta City Police Officer, Barry Melear and was also shot and killed in the line of duty. It is a sacrifice that I don't take lightly and want to thank your family for raising a brave and honorable son. The days will get better, but you will never forget his brave action that stopped a man who would have most likely continued a life of crime hurting many others in the future. My prayers are with you. God Bless you all.
Susan Hayden
Sister of fallen officer Barry Melear
March 25, 2015
Rest in Peace brother! My thoughts and prayers to your family, community and co-workers.
Deputy Chris Wahlert
Dubuque County, Iowa Sheriff's Office
March 25, 2015
To the WSP and Trooper Casper's family: Our prayers are with you as your brothers and sisters in the NCSHP. We are sorry for your major loss and honor the memory and bravery of Trooper Casper. Because of his brave actions and being a hero, the citizens of Wisconsin are safer. God bless you all and may his peace rest upon you during this difficult time.
Sergeant J. Al. Williams
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
March 25, 2015
This is a testament of bravery and sacrifice for the greater good. May God bless this family and know your loved one did not die in vain. Our deepest condolences to you and the Wisconsin State Police.
Chief David J Ellis
Carson City Police Dept
March 25, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Supervisory FAM, Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service
March 25, 2015
Rest in Peace...
Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
March 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. RIP Hero and thank you. NF!
private citizen
March 25, 2015
God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Rest brother, we have the watch.
Captain Jerry Cozby
Forest Hill, TX. Police Department
March 25, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are with your family and friend as another Hero receives his wings too early. God bless.
Stephanie Harris, LEOW - Spouse of Sgt, LAPD
March 25, 2015
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Trooper Casper. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Wisconsin State Patrol.
Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service
March 25, 2015
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department
March 25, 2015
Trooper Trevor Casper, during your tour of duty you served the citizens of your state with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Trooper Trevor Casper, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand bedside you. To the men and women of the Wisconsin State Patrol hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR
Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch
March 25, 2015
Brother Casper, you have served your community well, and you will forever have the undying gratitude of your brothers and sisters. May God keep you close and May God be with your family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Brother Casper. We have the Watch.
Det. Karlas E. Robinzine
Berwyn Police Department
March 25, 2015
Thank you for your service Trooper Casper. You were new on the job but will forever be remembered as a hero for your actions. Peace to your family and friends and all those at WSP.
Lieutenant Jeffrey Schmidt
Shhorewood Police Department
March 25, 2015
Rest in Peace, Hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. May God wrap His loving arms around your family and friends. God Bless You.
Noranne Stubbs Lenox
Arizona Department of Public Safety
March 25, 2015
R.I.P Trooper Casper. You gave the ultimate sacrifice at such a young age. My condolences to you and your family
Police officer Brent Carpenter
Rutland MA Police
March 25, 2015
RIP my dear fellow Officer. Rest assured you did your duty well in preventing further harm to society. You did it bravely but you were so young and this is a tragedy. We will miss you dearly but embrace GOD's will now and be at peace. To his immediate family and his co-workers, Cadet Classmate, and the City, I am so sorry for your loss and accept my condolences. All I have are these words to console you all, but I'll pray for comfort for all to heal in these wishes. God Bless All.
RLJBourin A/Cst RCMP (ret)
RCMP Coquitlam Detachment
March 25, 2015
Another brave soldier in the never ending war on criminals in our country has been killed by a cowardly enemy. You are a true hero. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you, your family, and your fellow brother and sister Troopers in the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police
March 25, 2015
So young and assuredly with a bright future ahead him. Your sacrifice is appreciated Trooper Casper. Rest Well. Till Valhall
CPT Ahmed danso-Faried
10th MTN DIV (Light Infantry)
March 25, 2015
Trooper Casper, it seems you were a fine Trooper and had an excellent career ahead of you. You did fine work in finding the suspect and when the worst case scenario occurred, you stopped him forever. He will never hurt another soul but it's maddening and so very sorrowful that he took your life in the meantime. All those you have left behind that know and love you best are in all of our collective prayers and I know they will keep you always in their hearts and minds.
Go with God now, Brother, he's the Watch Commander now.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
March 25, 2015
RIP Brother
Patrol Officer Shannon Fettig
St. Francis Police Department (WI)
March 25, 2015
May God’s grace and mercy be with all who are affected by this servant’s early departure from this world, know that he will be with our Lord forever…
Fraternally
Sgt. Maurice Wilkins Jr.
Indiana State Police Department
March 25, 2015
To Trooper Caspers parents. I am the father of a New Mexico SP officer who died in the line of duty in 2001. He was two weeks short of his 22ed birthday and had been an officer for 10 months. My wife and I are praying for you.
Kim Talbott
NMSP. Surviving Father
March 25, 2015
Thank you for your service Trooper Casper. Rest easy.
Police Officer Charles Waters
Philadelphia Police Department
March 25, 2015
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