Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'll always remember ur support and protection and time u dedicated to Clearview recovery in prairie city rest easy rest in peace

Elizabeth long
Citizen of prairie city iowa

May 16, 2022

Chief German,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

March 20, 2022

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.
Columbia, SC

February 22, 2022

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office offers our heartfelt sympathy to your entire department and to the family of Chief Michael German.
~Sheriff Brad Swain, deputies & staff

Liane Johnson, #53-66
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana
U.S.A.

February 1, 2022

Rest well good and faithful servant. Thank you for your service and may your family feel the warmth of God’s arms surround them as they grieve your loss.

Connie Weber

January 31, 2022

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

January 28, 2022

Praying for family and friends of Chief German. I am sorry for your loss.

Pam
Wife of Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

January 26, 2022

Rest in peace, Chief of Police German. Thank you for your service.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

January 26, 2022

I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Chief of Police Michael German. I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for your comfort and peace.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

January 23, 2022

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 23, 2022

Chief German, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

January 22, 2022

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Chief of Police Michael E. German. I believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Prairie City Police Department, Iowa.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

January 21, 2022

Rest easy Brother thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

January 21, 2022

Your life was our blessing, and you shall never be forgotten.

Stephen Lange
Friend of the Family

January 21, 2022

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all those law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Outreach Clergy
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

January 20, 2022

God bless you Chief Michael German, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Prairie City Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

January 20, 2022

To the family, friends, and the Prarie City Police Department; My condolences go to y'all for your loss. May God watch over y'all during this difficult time, may you rest in peace Michael.

Civilian Devonta Crawford
Member of Public

January 19, 2022

To the family, friends and coworkers of Chief Michael E. German: My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God watch over you all during this most difficult of times. God's Speed Michael!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

January 18, 2022

Rest in peace

J.R.

January 18, 2022

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

January 18, 2022

Mike German was the best chief I’ve ever worked for! Family always came first and he’d say “take care of those babies” if you had to call in sick instead of demanding you in. Mike always loved a good burger and you better not be on a time schedule if you wanted to chat with him - you’d be a while. Mike was definitely a cop’s cop and would often say “I got to finally do police work today instead of Chief stuff!” He’d show up on a call but it wasn’t to make sure you’re doing the right thing - it was so he could get in on the action too! If you were working and heard Mikes voice on the radio you knew it was going to be alright. New gun? You’d know about it and see it within minutes. Savvy gun handler as a firearms instructor and loved to help officers tighten those groups. Officer needing a hand, didn’t matter where they were he floated that way until he heard all good. He loved the Lord and he loved his wife and kids dearly … and those grandkids!! I will miss him every day going forward and will eat a burger over a chat when we reunite again. Save me a seat Mike and I’ll go easy on you with all the jabs - maybe ;) - all love Chief and rest in Gods arms.

Heather St.Ores - officer
Prairie City PD

January 17, 2022

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Prairie City Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 17, 2022

Thank you Chief for your service and sacrifice.

Tonya Lafarr
Law Enforcement Supporter

January 17, 2022

RIP Chief German. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Prairie City, St. Charles, Eddyville, Meskwaki Nation, Tama, Monroe, Mitchellville, Baxter and the Iowa State Fair

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

January 17, 2022

Rest Now Brother

Officer Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)

January 16, 2022