Deputy Sheriff Chad Mechels Turner County Sheriff's Department South Dakota Sunday, March 15, 2009  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 82 of 83 of 84 of 85 of 86 of 87 of 88 of 8

Deputy Mechels,
Thank you for dedication to your community and friends by taking on one of the most thankless jobs. My heart goes out to your loved ones, rest in peace.

Anonymous

2009-10-04

My condolences to the family of Deputy Chad Mechels. I was Chief of Police in Parker, Turner County, SD from 1984 to 1990. May Chad Rest In Peace.

Undersheriff Cary Gill
Niobrara County Sheriff Dept.
2009-05-16

Growing up as a South Dakota boy I always enjoy going home for the safety and security of such a great state. It broke my heart today when I learned of this trajedy and can only offer my prayers to Chad Mechels, his home family, and his working family. God be with you all.

Sgt. Rob Hansen
Otero County Sheriff Dept. (NM)
2009-04-14

God's peace Chad. Thank you for your brave service. Fallen hero's are never forgotten.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD
2009-04-07

Deputy Mechels was a wonderful and fair officer to have as an officer in Turner County. I worked long hours in Sioux Falls but he stopped me to ask if I was okay and on occassion followed me home - so I would drive safe. He will be missed.

Sheryl Wilson
citizen of Turner County
2009-04-04

Deputy Sheriff Mechels,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Turner County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

2009-03-29

Deputy Mechels, your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it.
REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department
2009-03-27

Rest in Peace, D/S Mechels. Your wife and children shall always be in my prayers.

Detective
Chicago P.D.
2009-03-26

Deputy Mechels, Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten. May God be with and bless your family. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
Iowa State Patrol
2009-03-26

May God Bless Deputy Mechels, his family, and fellow deputies. Thank you for your service Sir. Rest in Peace.

Police Officer
Ohio
2009-03-23

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol
2009-03-22

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. Co
2009-03-22

Revelation 21:4
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit

May God be with you in your grief. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

To his kids: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your daddy was and always be a hero. He loves you always.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

2009-03-22

My thoughts & prayers are with you. Rest Easy.

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister of slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976
2009-03-22

Rest in Peace Brother. You will not be forgotten. May God Bless your family!

Officer Rachel Prieto
AP&P/Utah Department of Corrections
2009-03-22

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Mechels today and always.. Thank you Sir for your service and sacrifice you are a HERO! Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia
2009-03-22

Thank you for your service to the people of Turner County. This must have been a tremendous loss for them.

My thought and prayer go out to your family and your family in the Turner County Sheriff's Dept.

Citizen
New Hampshire
2009-03-22

REST IN PEACE. YOU ARE HOME NOW. MAY THE LORD GIVE PEACE TO YOU AND THOSE LEFT BEHIND.

DET CASTELHANO
MVPD NY
2009-03-21

To the family of Deputy Chad Mechels, thank you for allowing Chad to serve the fine citizens of South Dakota. Your husband and father served valiantly and paid the ultimate sacrifice. our prayer is that the God of all comfort bring you peace in the coming days and weeks. Rest assured that when we come together for law enforcement memorials every May, Deputy Mechels and his family will be forever remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

Deputy Sheriff Dave Drew
Woodbury Co. Sheriffs Office
2009-03-21

Chad, Rest in Peace. I was honored to serve as the Family Liaison Officer from the end of your watch until after your funeral. I want you and everyone who has posted a comment here to know that the South Dakota Sheriff's Association will make every effort to see that the family does not walk alone. Troy, Staci, Loren, and I will see to that. Please know that we are all so proud of you, and now we hope we can make you proud of us. I was honored that my poem, End of Watch, was read by Sheriff Wellman at the funeral, and let me leave you with the final verse.

This was more than job; it was my life you see,
And I know you will mourn, but remember me.
Live your lives in an effort to preserve,
My life, my motto, “To Protect and Serve”

God's speed Deputy Mechels EOW:3-15-2009

Sheriff Barry Hillestad
Day County Sheriff's Office, SD
2009-03-21

Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.

Trooper
South Dakota Highway Patrol
2009-03-20

Thank you for your service Deputy Mechels. Your new assignment is to look over the ones left behind and protect us. You will forever be remembered as a hero. Protect on brother, protect on...

Police Officer
Columbus, Ohio Divison of Police
2009-03-20

Thank you, Deputy Mechels, for your service to the people of South Dakota and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas

Janice Brown
civilian
2009-03-19

Go in peace, dear heart... rest now. Shift is over. Hugs and much love to you and yours... Go in safety... Meems

Paula Rice (Meems) Ret.
BCSO Ohio
2009-03-19

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE WIFE AND CHILDREN, AND ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY MECHELS. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. DEPUTY MECHELS, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
2009-03-19