Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It's hard to imagine that it has been 46 years. I recall it all too well. I was a probe. I recall seeing you walk through the 2nd precinct with Roy. Always smiling. Thank you for being a roll model to me on how I should act as a County Police Officer. I think about you and all our fallen brothers and sister. I pray that God is your comfort and that He blesses your family and keeps them safe.

Ret. Officer Dave Gudermuth
St. Louis County Police Dept.

April 30, 2023

Missing the life we would have had together.

Sue Reifschneider
St. Louis County Police Department

April 24, 2022

Missing you everday of my life. Can't wait until we are together again.
You will be happy to know that all of our children are Christians, so hopefully we will be together.
To my only true Love.
Love You with all of my heart and soul

Sue Reifschneider
Wife

January 13, 2022

Hey Rief: My daughter called and asked me if I remembered today. Told her I remember every 4/30. Taken too soon and missed too much.

Ken Dye
St. Louis County Police Department

April 30, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Reifschneider.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 30, 2020

Hey Reif: Went to the Memorial Breakfast. Didn't see Mike and the rest of your family but they knew I was there.
Miss you buddy. I think of you and your fine family every morning when I put on my bracelet.

Kenneth Dye
St. Louis County Police Department

May 6, 2019

Hey Reif:

Another year and man, it went too fast. Seems like yesterday we roamed St. Louis County lookin' for and grabbin' bad guys. You were always great to work with ...also great to knock around with off duty.

Man, I miss you buddy. We'll meet again.

Ken Dye
St. Louis County Police Department

May 1, 2018

You and I never met, because your watch ended the day I was born. It must be true when they say, when one falls, another rises in their place. Rest easy sir, we got this.

Officer F. Gibson 1407
HPD (Nevada)

April 6, 2018

Hey Reif:

Once again, another year past and i still think of you and your fine family every morning when i put on my bracelet. You'd be proud of Mike. Miss you buddy.

Ken

Police Officer
STLCOPD

April 30, 2016

Hey Reif:

Another year. I saw Mike at the TAC reunion...I called him Jim. I just knew that would happen.

You'd be proud of Mike. Stands tall, like you. I know your looking down on us and thinking about all the good times we all enjoyed. You made them enjoyable.

May god bless all.

Thanks again for being a friend.

Ken

Police Officer
STLCOPD

April 30, 2015

Jimmy, it is Dan Walz, besides your partner, Roy Midkiff, I was the last to talk with you as we walked out of the backdoor of First PCT Station together and I wished you well.

Ironically I eventually became Roy's partner and I learned all about you and your family - I felt I knew you better than most - I could not possibly fill your shoes as a TacOps partner but I tried my best and gave it an honorable effort that you would be proud of, as I am of you!

You left an outstanding legacy in TacOps as a leader devoted to excellence through conditioning and training. I tried to live up to your legacy, but my biceps just could not grow that big, no matter how hard I tried - but you gave me a worthy goal that brought me to a level of conditioning that I never thought possible. You set a gold standard for all!

Thank you Jim, and maybe with a little luck, you and Roy and Kenny and I will all get together to talk over those special times with great reverence, a sense of great accomplishment, and maybe a few of the humorous stories too!

I am so happy and proud to hear about your son's accomplishments - he held the honor of your name and reputation well and exceedingly high - you would be exceptionally proud!

Until we meet again - Godspeed! Forever the cop, forever the husband, and forever the dad and grandad!

Peace!
:-)

Police Officer/Detective Dan Walz, Ret
St. Louis County Police Department

October 3, 2014

Thinking of you today Dad, I Love You and Miss You Everyday!

Kim Upson
Daughter

June 21, 2014

Another fine officer struck down in his prime. I knew him well and worked with him in the Intelligence Unit. Sadly missed by his police family; Semper Cop!

Major Denny Long, Ret.
STLCOPD

April 30, 2014

Hey Reif:

Another year. I know this sounds trite but it seems like yesterday. We had a great time working TAC, snagging the bad guys, laughing all the things that go with the brotherhood. Man, I miss you. We'd both be retired now, getting together often for coffee, talking and laughing about the adventures we shared...maybe we'll ride together again sometime. Miss you buddy, but not as much as your fine family. Thanks for being a pal.

Ken Dye
STLCOPD/friend

April 30, 2013

Hello there !
I would have written before but I wasn't aware that this site was here. I'm sure Mike told me but if you don't show it to me sometimes I forget. Kim was pretty upset when she stumbled upon it. If I would have known I would have told her.
I really really miss you each and every day. I'm glad I now know about this site. I can converse with you.

Every year about , Feb. you start coming into my dreams on a very regular bases, it goes on until about sometime in, May. It seems I am always looking for you and see you but we just never seem to connect. I am always so disappointed not catching up with you. I always wake up feeling like you are trying to avoid me. The kids have missed you so very much. I guess you were around long enough to instill excellant parenting traits because they are wonderful parents. They are all three very intelligent, they get that from you. You seem to have some great genes several of these grandchildren look an awful lot like you did when you were 17. It is startling how much Kim's, Joshua looks like you, Mike's Jake is a close runner up.
I.m sorry to have run on so much but there are so many wonderful things that have happened in our family that were taken away from you. You of all people deserved to be here to see all of it, but I know that you are watching.
It also is wonderful to know that you haven't been forgotten by others. That give me alot of strength. tat has been my main concern that you didn't die in vein. I know how much you loved your job.

Rest In Peace
The women that has loved you all of her life and always will
SReifschneider

Sue Reifschneider
ST. Louis County

March 31, 2013

Dad:

Today would have been your 73rd birthday, I don't know where the time has gone. We have had to celebrate so many milestones without you, I cannot tell you the ache I still feel in my heart when I think of you.

You have a brand new grandson, Wyatt Jamison Sanborn, who I know would love as much as I do. I miss you everyday, but I know we will all be together again someday!

I Love You!
Kim

Kim Upson
Daughter

March 28, 2013

Uncle Jimmy,
I remember your beautiful smile and how happy you made Daddy when you would stop by. He was so very proud of you. I was only 6 when you were ripped from all of us. Daddy missed you every single day until he joined you last fall. You are always in our hearts ♥

Lori Reifschneider Stone
Niece

November 2, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 35th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.
I am sure that you are proud that your family has continued your legacy of protecting and serving.

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

April 30, 2012

Hey Reif:

Don't know what to say. We had a really great time in TAC. It was so long ago...but it seems like yesterday.

I look at my bracelet and think of you every day. We will meet again. Miss you buddy.

Ken Dye
St. Louis County Police Department

April 19, 2012

Hey Reif:

Wow, another year, seems like yesterday. My old bracelet just plain wore out. My daughter got me a new one. I still look at it every day and think of you and your fine family. You'd really be proud. Take care old friend.

Ken Dye

Ken Dye
Friend

May 3, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 30, 2010

Dad, I was promoted to Lieutenant today! I wish you could have been here to see it but I know you were there in spirit.

Lieutenant Mike Reifschneider
St. Louis County Police Department

May 26, 2009

Officer Reifschneider,
On today, the 32nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of St. Louis County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

April 30, 2009

I wish I could have met you... You've inspired me though, in so many ways. I wish you could know this. I hope to accomplish manys things as you did some day. You're my inspiration to become a police officer. You're a hero..and mine. rest in peace grandpa

Jordan Reifschneider
granddaughter

November 13, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 30, 2008