Officer Down Memorial Page

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of this brave officer. Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Ray Foster
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office
January 8, 2012

Our Deepest Condolences to the family and friends of Officer Schneider. Vade in pace.

SCSO Honor Guard
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office, Springfield, IL
January 8, 2012

Officer Schneider I did not know you personally but I Thank you for your service to your community. I am from Minnesota myself and currently stationed in Ohio. Your loss is felt everywhere. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and fellow officers. RIP #208 Gone but NEVER forgotten.

SPC Chris Wanhala
Unted States Army
January 7, 2012

My thoughts are with you, your family, LCPD and the community you served. I sincerely appreciate your service and sacrafice.

Officer MWS #777
Saint Paul Police Department
January 7, 2012

Shawn, I did not know you but know some of your family and know you protected the communities I grew up in. Thank you for your service. I grieve for your family, our friends, department, acquaintances, and the peace of Lake City. I grieve for your loss as well. You are a hero and that will never be forgotten. Reading these posts, I am in tears as I'm reminded of the larger family that exists for those who serve. So many lives touched by the sacrifices public servants make. Thank you to those far from SE MN but giving your support.

To the Schneider Family, know that you have the support of your close circle, as well as that which extends farther than the eye- you have the hope and strength of the city, county, state, nation, and abroad! Here is to you as we grieve at your side and look to tomorrow, that peace and happiness will again shine through one day. You will get through this. We all will.

EMT & EMD
January 7, 2012

RIP #208 EOW 12/30/11..

You will be missed by many.. your Job will never be fully understood , to those who have lost someone in the line of Duty -- we understand completly.
May your family find peace and comfort in all the support they will be givin. Our Prayers and support go with your Family and Co- Workers... You touched many and will continue to do so for ever!!!!


Cousin of Officer Sean Wissink Des Moines PD. EOW 2/11/07

MICHELLE RODEWALD - ROSEMOUNT MN
January 6, 2012

My condolences to the the family of Office Schneider and the law enforcement community of Lake City, NM. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you heal from this tragedy. Thank you for the valuable service that you provide to our country. Rest in peace.

Matt Schweyer
Ohio Dept. of Rehabilitation and Correction
January 6, 2012

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
January 6, 2012

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Virginia
January 6, 2012

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Lauren, Ca
Family of LEO
January 6, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Schneider, his family, friends, and the entire Lake City Police Department. we lost a true hero and they dont come easly.

Staff Sergeant
US ARMY
SSGJones,RogerW
January 5, 2012

To Officer Schneider's wife, children and fellow officers.......my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at the most troubling time. My hope is you will eventually find peace. May God Bless You All.

Sgt. Roy Warter #127(Retired)
Bloomington Police Department
January 5, 2012

Rest in peace Officer Shawn Schneider.
Prayers to your family, friends, and Lake City PD.

Sgt. Randy Keenan / Ret.
Alameda, CA Police Dept.
January 5, 2012

"When I hear the call of the pipes
And the tattoo of the drums as they echo in the hills,
I will come and
stand the line.
And you should know this,
That whether you stand with me or against me,
I will fight till death.
And if the Lord should decide to take me before you,
Then you should know this.
That my brothers and sons and my sisters and
daughters will pick up my sword and continue to
Stand the line.
For oppression, anarchy and evil shall not prevail,
As long as I,
stand the line
Today,
Let us remember those warriors
Who stood beside us,
Today,
Let us remember,
We carry their swords. "


Author: A DEA Special Agent

Inv. Lofstuen
Duluth Minnesota Police
January 5, 2012

rest in peace

RET P/O BK North
NYPD
January 5, 2012

I followed the news very carefully the day I heard you were shot. I followed along while we all hoped and prayed good news would come out of St. Mary's Hospital. I heard on the radio the night you passed away. I was heartbroken to say the least. RIP and I will think of you and all of the fallen officers. RIP.

A Minnesota Police Officer
January 4, 2012

Rest in Peace, brother.

Anonymous
January 4, 2012

My heart goes out to his dept. and his family.


Rest in peace

Sgt.Jim Fletcher
Dept. of Corrections
January 4, 2012

Rest in peace. May you never walk alone.

Brian Wilde Deputy
Juneau Co. Sheriff Office. WI
January 4, 2012

Shawn stood between citizens and danger for 10 years like a lion. We can never forget what you did for us.

grateful citizen
January 4, 2012

Thank you, Shawn for your years of service, dedication and sacrifice to your community.

To your family and friends, I grieve with you. I have been where you are today. Please know you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Medeiros (wife)
KSU SSGT Steven Medeiros EOW 9/26/08
January 4, 2012

Thank You for your Bravery, Strength, and Courage to want to make this world a better place, God bless.

Officer
Bloomingdale Police Department, NJ
January 4, 2012

My heart goes out to Shawn's wife, children, parents, family, friends and fellow officers. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as you fast these difficult times, now and in the future. May you find comfort in knowing that you have a bigger "family" that is thinking of you and praying for you and in the good times and in the beautiful memories you all have shared. We lost our daughter, EOW 8/1/02, also killed by gunfire in Minneapolis, so we can understand your pain. Shawn's children can be forever proud of their daddy and I feel sadness for them knowing they will only hold him in their hearts and memories, not be held in his arms.

Officer Schneider will now be walking the heavenly beat with all the officers that have gone before him. Rest in peace. God Bless Shawn and his family.

Carole Schmidt
Mother and Survivor
January 4, 2012

On behalf of the 6,048 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Schneider’s family as well as the members of the Lake City Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers
January 4, 2012

rest in peace my brother

motorcycle division
puerto rico state police
January 4, 2012