Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Shannon... CTC I-97 Company A Squad Commander...Missed by all that knew him... True leader... Marine...Air Traffic Controller... And most importantly a Father... He loved his kids and talked about them all the time... We got this... Rest and ill see you when I get there...

Officer Brian Clemann #15338
California Highway Patrol

May 7, 2015

How can it be 11 years? My mind still cannot comprehend the sad fact that you are gone. In my mind I still see your smile and sometimes I can almost hear your laughter. My son, you will never be forgotten. I miss you each day and love you with all of my heart and soul.

Mom

August 28, 2014

Another year has past, and I still think of you all the time. I am looking forward to the day we get a chance to catch up. Until then, "Hang On".

P.O. Matt Deerwester
Columbus Police / Friend

August 27, 2014

A NEIGHBOR AND FELLOW CHP MOTOR RIDER, PARTICIPATING IN HIS FUNERAL WAS AN HONOR, ME YOU RIP. 01/21.2014.

MOTORCYCLE OFFICER ANTHONY ( CHILECHOKER ) HERRERA # 9878 CHP A FOREVER FRIEND.

January 21, 2014

Ten years later. We still remember. Rest easy, your light still burns down here.

Dave Thomas

August 28, 2013

For a time, we were family. You were an amazing man and great brother-in-law to me. I miss so many things about you. Looking heavenward, I know you are looking down on the rest of us. Hearing of your death ten years ago today is a day I will never forget. We all miss you so very much!

Crystal Campbell
Sister-in-law

August 27, 2013

10 years ago today I got the call that all CHP wives pray will never come. The only difference was I was no longer your wife, someone else was - but that didn't matter, the call was still the same. My heart sank. I couldn't breath. You were gone. The tears poured down my face and I thought of all the things I wish I had told you.

Rest in peace Shannon. Keep watching over us and know that although you are gone, you are never forgotten.

Michelle Fryer

August 27, 2013

I can't believe it has been 10 years. I told my daughter today is the 10 year anniversary of your death, and she reminded me of the day she saw daddy cry...she was 3 at the time. I still think about the great times we had growing up and want to kick myself for letting so much time pass after losing touch. I think about you all the time. Thanks to one of the guys on my unit, I now have a rubbing of your name from the memorial in DC (thanks Kurt). I can only say that I miss talking to you and one day we will meet again. Until then, "Hang On".

P.O. Matt Deerwester
Columbus Police / Friend

August 27, 2013

Happy Birthday Shannon... Think about you often and know you are looking down on all the people you care about... Smiles for all :)

Crystal
Friend

August 7, 2013

Remembering you on your birthday. Thinking back on all of the precious moments. I miss you so very much and love you with all of my heart.

Mom

August 7, 2013

Shannon, I remember when I was at the Academy and I did my ride-along as a cadet as I was going to become an officer in about 4 weeks. I did my ride-along at the Santa Ana Area and I knew that I was heading to Riverside as my first assignment. I remember meeting you and Maurice Walker on your motors at the 241 and SR-91. This was in 2002 and it was the first time I met you and I was still a cadet. We were both Marines and we conversated for some time. A few weeks later I was assigned to Riverside and we worked together for several years. You were a great man Shannon. I attended that same Training Day and was heading home the same way, but unknowingly, I was ahead of you and didn't hear about your incident until I was almost home. God bless your heart brother, and God bless your family. I miss ya, and RIP partner.

Officer Somervill
CHP

December 31, 2012

Even though we had lost touch, it broke my heart when I heard about the accident. I still think about you today and miss your sense of humor, sense of family, and your wonderful heart. You were loved by many. You will never be forgotten as you touched so many lives.

Crystal Campbell
Ex Sister in Law

October 28, 2012

I don't want you to think I forgot about you on the 27th. I posted a reflection, but it never made it to it's intended destination. I think of you everyday when I start my shift. The locker next to mine has a pencil rubbing from the Police Memorial of the name of one of our fallen officers. One day I hope to get there myself and get a rubbing of your name to place on mine. You were a great friend and are missed by all who knew you! We will meet again someday, but until then, "hang on".

P.O. Matt Deerwester
Columbus Police / Friend

September 5, 2012

Sending my love heavenward to you Shannon on your birthday. I miss you so very much. There is nothing, nothing like a mother's love for her child. I just have to believe that you know how much you are loved & missed by so many here on earth. Forty years ago today, my life was changed in the most amazing and wonderful way when you were born....you made my life worth living, my beautiful son. I will love you forever.

Mom

August 7, 2012

Looking back at previous Reflections...I realize I always remember your birthday :) Today would have been your 40th... I am sure we would have had quite the celebration, probably similar to your 30th! I still have the pictures... Every time I pass your sign, I hope you see me wave. I think of you often as I spend time with Dee and the kids. Brody is quite the character and my son Brennan absolutely loves him! Anyway, was just thinking about you today... hope your blowing out some candles up in heaven. ~Crystal

Crystal
Good Friend

August 7, 2012

Hello Mr. Distel,

A few months ago I came across Deanna's facebook page. I enjoyed looking at your family's pictures. The kids have really grown up since the last time I had seen them. I was so glad to see that they are all doing well and I know you are always with them to guide them. I felt really emotional as I saw a picture of the kids releasing balloons up in the air to celebrate your birthday. I got a chance to talk to Brionna for a little bit. Her eyes and her smile (specially) reminds me so much of you. I googled your name soon after and I came across this page. I read every single reflection and I was in tears after reading post from miss dee, your kids, from your sisters and brothers and your mom.

Every time I'm on Van Buren and I pass the location of the accident I pray for your family's safety. I often think about you and your family. I know you are so proud of all their accomplishments.

I just want you to know that you are not forgotten, Shannon. We miss u Shandiggity!

Jillymae Medina
Step daughter of CHP Officer Maurice Walker. Shannon's good friend

September 13, 2011

Remembering you and your smile. I love and miss you so very much. I wish that I could hear your voice again.
Until we see each other once more; continue to watch over us.

Cindy Distel
Mom

September 2, 2011

Another year has passed, but still not a day that I haven't thought about you. I see photos of your family on line, and I know that you would be so proud! It's hard to believe that it has been 20 years since the last time we spoke face to face. I will continue to think of you and all of the good times that we had, and look forward to seeing you again someday. However, god willing, not to soon. Until then, take care and "Hang On".

P.O. Matt Deerwester
Columbus Police / Friend

August 27, 2011

Shannon..Another year..7 to be exact..I miss you today the same as I did 7 years ago when you went to Heaven..until we meet again..Savannah, Brionna, Tucker, Brody and I will continue to miss you and love you and cherish the memories we built together with you..
~~forever in our hearts~~

~Deanna~

August 28, 2010

It has been 7 years since you were taken, and not a single day goes by that I don't think of you and all of the good times that we had growing up. And, it has been almost 20 years since the last time that we had a chance to hang out together. I still remember the last day. It was in 1991, and you had to sneak home from Virginia for a weekend leave right after you bought your new Saturn. I check out the pictures of your family on Dee's Facebook page from time to time, and I am sure that you would be very proud of how they have grown. I hope to get a chance to meet them all some day! You will always remain in my memory, and I will continue to tell every impaired driver your story when they tell me that I am "ruining" their life. Until my next post, "hang on" brother!

P.O. Matt Deerwester
Columbus Police Friend

August 27, 2010

You're truly missed by so many people.

Anonymous

August 27, 2010

Seven years ago today, you were taken from us... much, much too soon. It seems like a hundred years since I was last able to touch your smiling face and hear your contagious laughter. What I wouldn't give just to hear your voice once again and feel your arms around me giving me a great big hug.

I remember the last time that we talked..the afternoon before....your brother was in the hospital and you wanted to know how he was...you were watching Brody at the time and loving it...after our conversation instead of the usual "talk to you later, mom, love you. You paused at length and then said "Mom, I really love you...I love you". I will never forget that. Your love for your family..Dee, your children, us, your siblings was so strong..at times I can still feel it.

You are missed each and every day, my son. I know that you are watching out over everyone..family, friends, law enforcement brothers and sisters...that was just your way.

I hope that you feel the love that is sent to you each day. Until we meet again, I will always be remembering you, loving you, missing you...in my heart forever.

Cindy Distel
Mom

August 27, 2010

Hey Shannon... I've been thinking about you a lot the last few days. I noticed your birthday coming up on the calendar. I believe the last one we got to celebrate with you was on a Saturday too, and we had a luau at yours and Dee's house. We had so much fun! Your children are beautiful reminders of the wonderful person we lost not so long ago. And my hippie, your Dee, remains the ideal picture of Grace and Strength going about the daily life of your family. I hope you are proud of what you see as you look down upon them.
Miss you much, Crystal

Crystal
Good Friend

August 5, 2010

Hello Shannon,

I can't believe its been almost 7 years...I remember when you and Maurice used to come into the Green River shell I worked at, and it was because of you guys I became a cop. Although I'm no longer in the force, I am still grateful for you both and especially for you. I see your sign all the time, and live in Riverside now, not far from where you left us. I wish your family well, and hope to see you again someday. Thank you for your service and kind words and encouragement. RIP Shannon:)

*Megan*

Megan
former officer, acquaintance

June 23, 2010

Shannon, I had just turned 20 years old and was a South Los Angeles CHP Explorer for several years at the time of your death. You were one of our favorite explorer advisors. I still have a picture somewhere of you and Officer Coyle, your motor brother, at the law enforcement appreciation night at a Long Beach Ice Dogs hockey game. A few of us explorers were lucky enough to be able to tag along. I remember hearing about your death the same day it happened and it only strengthened my steely resolve to get hired on as on officer and work at the South Los Angeles CHP office, which I did for several years. I can't ever forget the pain I felt, and I knew you least of anyone compared to all your fellow officers and family. I couldn't comprehend what your family had felt. You are the first officer that I had every personally known and had interaction with that had later been killed. It hit me SO hard, brother. Not a day goes by that I don't carry on your legacy by looking for impaired drivers. I was sad to see you leave South LA for Riverside, and even sadder to see you taken from us. I will never forget sitting in my Explorer Blue Uniform with two of my best friends whom were explorers. We sat right in the middle of the South Los Angeles Officers at your funeral. Walking under that huge American flag hanging from the ladders of the two firetrucks. Hearing your final "10-10" end-of-watch call go out over the CHP radio/church PA system. It was heart wrenching. I can't ever remember feeling that kind of pain before. You were so unfairly taken from us. Every day I pray for the ongoing comfort of your family and children. Keep watch over us, brother, as we continue to carry on your legacy every day.

Jeremy

Officer J. Tolen, #17998
CHP-Santa Fe Springs

June 12, 2010