Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Aloha 1M256! Thought about you on August 16th when I came to work, but am not a good public speaker so couldn't come up with any organized thoughts that I could say at line up. But I'm sure I wasn't the only one thinking about you! A short time after you died, I bought a koa frame with a gold colored nameplate on it, and had the photo lab print up a nice photo of you (same one as on the website). Put it up in the hallway at the Wahiawa Station. My personal way of honoring a wonderful person and a good cop. As long as the station is there, everyone will see you when going through the kitchen to the squadroom. Your photo, as you were in real life, is a strong but peaceful influence to those who gaze upon it. Had a nice little ceremony to dedicate the photo shortly after it was put up. Your wife, kids, and church pastor were there. Such good people, hope they are all doing okay. Hope you are doing okay too. Until we meet again Sir. 1M258.

MPO-II Ted Merrill
Honolulu Police Department, Wahiawa Police Station

December 5, 2005

Officer Veal,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you, not only for your service to the citizens of Honolulu, but for your service in the U.S. Navy as well.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

August 16, 2005

Thinking of you today as it has been one year since your duty ended. I know you have probably continued your duty in heaven. I just wanted you and your family to know that I extend my condolenses to all of your loved ones. Thank you for the hard work you have accomplished.

August 16, 2005

Special thoughts of you and your family on the one year anniversary of your line of duty death. Rest peacefully in God's hands and thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Michigan

August 16, 2005

Officer Veal..1 year a go today your paid the ultimate sacrifice..please know that you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers as they try to make it through today & the days to come..pleas watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BLUE ANGEL!!

girlfriend of a leo
MI

August 16, 2005

Remembering you on the first
anniversary of your death. So sorry
you didn't get to enjoy your retirement
for which you worked so hard. I know
there's a real void in your family, at
home and at work. God bless all
who still grieve your loss.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

August 16, 2005

It is my esteemed honor to have been assigned your name as the bracelet I will wear while riding in the Police Unity Tour (Chapter IV)this year. I want you to know that I ride with pride, honor and dignity for the supreme sacrifice that you and our fellow brothers have made in order that all can leave in peace. I salute you.

Detective John Kuch
Fairfax County Police Dept.

February 8, 2005

Ike, I met you before I even got into the department. You encouraged me to try it out. I appreciate your encouragement as well as your friendship. Thank you for all that you gave for your community. Rest in Peace Brother.

MPOII Jonathan CARREIRO
Honolulu Police Department

December 9, 2004

Officer Veal,
It saddens me to know of your fate. Even though I do not know you and you do not know me we are connected. You being a Navy Veteran and me being a Navy Veteran as well. Rest in peace Shipmate.

Chief Petty Officer Daren Lamp
US Navy

September 2, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Veal for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

August 28, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Veal. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of god." Matthew 5:9

Patrolman
Minneapolis Police Department - 4th Pct.

August 27, 2004

Ike,
You are gone too soon. You are gone, but you will not ever be forgotten. Rest in peace.

1177
HPD

August 27, 2004

He was a wonderful person and one that I remember even though I left that department 20 Years ago.

Benjamin C. Jaus

August 26, 2004

I've worked with a few former HPD officers; Tom Dang, Mark Woodward, and Doug Chinn, and I've ridden along with HPD. You come from a good crew. God holds a special place for those who give their lives for others. May your family and friends take some solace in that fact. God Bless and Keep You Always, Brother. Ohana Blue

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

August 26, 2004

Mr.Veal ..1m256.. I will never forget your voice. In fact that day all this mess happened I was to have your radio. I traded it because I had a strange feeling all day. I didn't even want to be at work. But I was there. I usually take D2 because its an easy radio. Well when we got the first call an officer might be involved...we in dispatch just waited. The person who did take the radio went on a break so one of the newer dispatchers was on ad she did an amazing job. We all know no one would be hurt because everyone is on it and so professional on D2 radio. And then the news came. The divison was surreal. We didnt know how to act or be. They sent in Rev. Kikuta right away but no one talked to him. Of course the pipeline started as to what happened, what didnt happen, what should of happened. A few more months and you have made it out we were told. And then it hit as we went home. Some of us live that way where you had your accident that night. Some of us have husbands and friends who worked with you. We talked about what we could have done differently that night. I believe it was in God hands. I took the radio the next night and your beat partners ...some of the same ones who were the first to find you, were working. The radio was quiet that night and the next. No one filled your beat. No one could. Your voice I hear in my mind often. You have done this department proud. You have done this dispatcher proud. I cant remember working with a more professional officer than you in quiet some time. You were old school. Everything was "Yes Mamam', "Thank you,Mamam",something officers forget to do these days. You will be missed. Take care of the guys on D2 ...somehow I know they need you. I can hear it in thier voices.

PRD II Gouveia
Honolulu Police Department

August 26, 2004

Rest In Peace Brother. You're Never Forgotten.

EMPD/LASD (RETIRED)

August 25, 2004

May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the Honolulu Police Department.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 25, 2004

Officer Isaac Veal
was a good, fair and understanding officer, He always kept a smile on his face and would make you laugh, and feel good about yourself and others. He loved his family, church and mostly love to worship the LORD..

He would always go out of his way to help the public and his beat partners where ever he went to.
He truely will be miss. now he is singing and standing with other fallen officers watching after all of us and his loving family and friends..
Officer Veal is now one of GOD'S angels
to serve and to protect us all..

ALOHA.....

MPOII-M Michael Fujioka #2710
Honolulu police Department, District 5-Kalihi

August 25, 2004

Farewell for now Brother. Thank you for your dedication and faithfulness to duty. Rest in peace & the knowledge that your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

August 24, 2004

Thank you for your many years of service to your country and community. You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

August 23, 2004

My heart and prayers go out to Mr. Veal's friends and family. May god bless you. Rest in peace my brother of the thin blue line.

Patrolman, Mike Cruze
Edinburgh, Indiana

August 23, 2004

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Ike did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Ike be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Veal's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Ike is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Ike was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Officer Veal for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, Health, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

August 23, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 22, 2004

May God give you rest brother. May God bring peace to your family and fellow officers.

Detective Anthony Johnson
Indianapolis Police Department

August 21, 2004

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
concerned citizen (Mississippi)

August 21, 2004