Officer Down Memorial Page

I think about you often buddy. Thanks for looking down on us and keeping us safe.

Sgt. Bill Breedlove
Roanoke City Police
July 30, 2012

Thinking of that day and hoping your family is doing well.

Kevin Hiner
RPD
July 30, 2012

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. You have not been forgotten. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones and close friends. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Dep. Chief, Ret. Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
July 30, 2012

My heart and prayers are with the Wendel family today and always. As the children of this hero are either heading to COPS kids camp or Outward bound today, may you know that your hero is with you always. We will never forget the sacrifice that you and your entire family made for all of us. Continue to rest in peace Officer Wendel...

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
July 30, 2012

Dear Doug,
I haven't been online lately because I haven't been able to make this work but I haven't forgotten you and will always remember you. Today is your big day 5 0. Erich and Brigitte are here with me while Charlie is in Florida he is not with us. You are still our big angle and know your looking down on us god bless you and we will write soon.
All My Love Forever and Ever, God Bless
Mom

Mother
April 11, 2012

I was working at the Richmond Police Credit Union the day Doug was shot and killed. I remember hearing the sirens blasting as all of the detectives sped out of the parking garage..I had no idea what happened. Doug came into the credit union alot and was very personable. I also remember the man hunt that went on until he was caught. One special officer who I have known for years was there when they caught him and he said it was the best and worst day of his life. RIP Doug

Erin K.
Richmond Police Department
November 22, 2011

I took my Daughter Dana into the city today because she had to take some pictures for her photography class she is taking. The little ones were also in the car with us so on the way home driving down Midlothian Turnpike I asked my kids if they wanted to see where a hero died and they said yes so we headed over to 33rd Street. As we eased the car over to the curb we could see the Thin Blue Line on the sidewalk, we all got out and just stood there silent for a minute and Dana asked if she could photograph it for school, I told her go right ahead that you would like that. We stayed for a few more minutes and said our goodbyes and went home. You are not forgotten Doug......Hero's live FOREVER.

MPO Anthony J. Richio
Richmond Police Department
November 6, 2011

You are missed Doug...and always remembered....we never forget that day.

Bill and Dana Brereton
Richmond Police Dept
July 30, 2011

My continued prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice to "Serve & Protect".

Donna Armstrong, Retired
Richmond Buraue of Police
July 30, 2011

I LOVE YOU :'(

Erich
Son
July 30, 2011

Thinking about you today Doug. Continue to watch over us as we continue the fight. God Bless you and your family. You will always be remembered.

MPO Anthony J. Richio # 2960
Richmond Police
July 30, 2011

Officer Wendel, as your wife and kids are at kids camp, they are in my prayers today as they face another EOW without you. I know that they are getting lots of love and support at camp. My prayers are also with you mom as I know how much her heart is hurting, time does not heal the pain in our hearts. May you continue to rest in peace Officer Wendel, and you sir will never be forgotten.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
July 30, 2011

Almost 8 years, Doug, and you remain close in many hearts. Thank you for watching over her - I love her as much as you do, & I'm proud of her accomplishments, but know they would have been sweeter if you were present in person. Rest well, Dear, and know I'll continue to be there for her whenever possible. God Bless.

another mother
July 29, 2011

DEAREST DOUG GOD BLESS YOU ON FATHERS DAY. WE MISS YOU TERRIBLY. SPOKE TO YOUR WONDERFUL CHILDREN.THEY ARE DOING WELL. ANOTHERS FATHERS DAY .YOUR ALWAYS BE MY WONDER SON . SO GLAD GOD SENT YOU TO US BUT TOOK YU AWAY MUCH TO SOON/,I ILOVE YOU ALWAYS MOM XXXXXOOOOOO

MARILYN WENDEL
MOTHER
June 19, 2011

DEAREST DOUG WELL TODAY IS EASTER SUNDAY / WHERE ARE ALL THE COLORED EGGS/ IT WAS SO MUCH FUN HUNTING FOR THEM WITH THE CHILDREN. OOOH HOW I MISS THAT.YOU WERE THE ONE THAT ALWAYS DID THAT, MEMORIES.....GOING OVER GARRYS GOING TO HAVE HAVE ETC. HOW I WISH YOU WERE HERE. I AM SO GLAD I HAVE MY CLOSNEST WITHE YOUR CHILDREN. HARVEY WAS HERE THIS WEEK WITH HIS HIS 2 CHILDREN. I AM SO GLAD THAT GOD PUT HIM IN MY LIFE EVENTHOUGH IT HAD TO BE THE WAY IT HAPPENED. HE IS SO GOOD. WELL MY SON TODAY IS GODS DAY TO HAVE US CELEBRATE, I AM DOING THAT FOR HAVING YOU IF ONY FOR THE SHORT TIME.GOD BLESS YOU MY ANGEL. ALL MY LOVE FOREVER AND EVER YOUR MOM.

surviver
MOTHER
April 24, 2011

MY DEAREST DOUG HAPPY BIRTHDAY 41 MISS YOU SO MUCH/ I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. WAS WITH GARRY TODAY AND WE BOTH TALKED ABOUT OLD TIMES. WISH THEY WERE BACK AGAIN/ BUT I KNOW YOU ARE ANGEL NOTH WATCHING US. SPOKE TO YOUR WONDERFUL CHILDREN BEFORE THEY ARE OK. HARVEY IS COMING TO SEE ME NEXT WEEK / HE HAS BEEN VERY FAITHFUL. WELL MY DEAR SON AGAIN HAPPY BIRTDAY HOPE ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS UP THERE GAVE YOU A GOOD ONE. HOPE YOU HAD A DRINK FOR MEGOD BLESS. ALL MY LOVE FOREVER AND EVER. YOUR LOVING MOM/

MARILYN WENDEL
MOTHER
April 11, 2011

Just thinking about you today Doug with all the stories about Police Officers getting killed in the news. Rest well Brother.

P/O Anthony Richio # 2960
RPD 3rd Precinct
March 13, 2011

DOUG MERRY CHRISTMAS MISS YOU S0 VEHRY MUCH WE HAVE HAD AVERY COLD WINTER. CHRISTMAS IS NOT THE SAME AY MORE , WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH, DAD IS WITH YOU NOW. HOPE YOUR CLOSE. MY TREE IS A SMALL ONE BUT AT LEAST I HAVE ONE.THE LAST WEEK ERICH AND BRIGITTE WERE HERE THY ARE A DELIGGHT TO HAVE. ANNE THINKS CHARLIE ISTO NNYOUNG TO TRAVEL YET. WELL MY DEAREST SON WITH ALL MY LOVE FOREVER I WILL CLOSE GOD HAS YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS; ALL MY LOVE YOUR LOVING MOTHER FOREVER XXXXXXXXXOOOOOOOOOO

MARILYN WENDEL
SURVIVING MOTHER
January 1, 2011

DEAREST DOUG I HAVENT WRITTEN LATELY MACHINE BROKEN.TODAY YOUR DAD HAS BEEN WITH YOU FOR 6 YEARS I HOPE YOU BOTH ARE WRAPPED IN GODS ARMS. I MISS YOU BOTH SOMUCH/ WILL WRITE , ALL MY LOVE FOREVER YOUR MOM DEC 21 10

MARILYN WENDEL
MOTHER
December 21, 2010

It's the strangest thing. I have no idea in this world why Officer Wendel was on my mind today but I know that he was. So was his fiancee. I have read each and every entry in this remembrance tribute to Officer Wendel. Each entry has touched my heart and I feel as though I have been reading some of the most private messages. I have had to fight back my tears. My heart has ached for Officer Wendel's mother. I hope so much that God will give you the peace that you long for. Your grief has truly touched my heart and I will call your name in prayer. I would like for all of Officer Wendel's loved ones to know that in reading your messages you have painted a picture of a fine man. A loving father, brother and son. I would especially like to reach out to Officer Wendel's fiancee. I remember reading a newspaper article about you several years ago and my heart ached for you. Please know that you are thought of; even today by someone that has never met you....but I do remember your story. I pray God's blessings on each and everyone of you.

Anonymous
Private Citizen in Chester, Virginia
November 2, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 7th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I hold your family in my heart's embrace today and pray for their solace for I know both the pain and pride are forever, especially your mother who misses you so much. Until I read your memorial today, I did not realize that you died in the same hospital my oldest son James was born at in July of 1968. I am so sorry that your life could not be saved.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
July 31, 2010

Thought about you yesterday Doug. You are still missed by everybody here and you will never be forgotten. Thanks for watching over us as we continue the fight.

P/O Anthony J. Richio
Richmond Police
July 31, 2010

Wow...7 years today. Thank you for always being there, watching, guiding. Please know that you will always be in and on, for eternity. <3 I love you.

Anonymous
July 30, 2010

JULY 29 2010 MY DEAREST SON,, IT IS 7 YEARS TOMMORROW THAT YOU WENT TO GOD. I WILL ALWAYS HAVE THAT HORRIBLE DAY IMPRINTED ON MY HEAD. IT IS SO LONG BUT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. I MISS YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH. ITHANK GOD THAT I SPOKE TO YOUAN HOUR BEFORE , I HEARD THAT I LOVE YALLOU. SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED SINCE THEN. YOU CHILDREN HAVE REALLY GROWN.YOUR ERICH GRADUATED HIGH. BIRGITTE NOW 16. CHARLIE GETTING BIG TO. I SPEAK TO YOU OFTEN. YOU ARE MY ANDEL DAD IS BY YOUR SIDE NOW, ARLENE IS THERE AND GRANDPARENTS,MY LOVE FOR YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU. I WILLL BE SENDING SOME BALLONS UP TO YOU TOMMORROW AT PONCE INLET. GOD BLESS YOU MY BELOVED SON ALL MY LOVE YOUR BELOVED MOM XXXXXXXOOOOOOO

marilyn wendel MOM
July 29, 2010

letting you know that I am thinking about you, on your birthday, and everyday. In and on <3<3<3

Anonymous
April 10, 2010