Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 14, 2005

Happy Easter, Melissa. Mom, Dad and I miss you so very much. Words can't describe how much that is.

We think of you every day, and always will until the day we are together again.

Love,
Your brother, Chris.

March 27, 2005

Your courage is a testament to all who wear a badge.

CBP Officer
US Dept. Of Homeland Security

January 31, 2005

The holidays are over..its a new year which has a big "hole" in it because you're not here. This time of year is especially hard but you're remembered always..every single day. We know you're with us and will always be in our hearts. We love you and miss you more than words can say...from here to eternity.
Dad, Mom and Chris

January 6, 2005

still have not forgotten you Melissa

Anonymous
HCPD, Texas

January 3, 2005

Happy Holidays, Melissa. We think about you often. Keep us safe.
Your friends on MPD

Minneapolis PD

December 24, 2004

Melissa...
Someone contacted me about fallen officer last night, to see if I could do the protrait of her. Melissa, I want to thank you for your guidance from above. You have taught me much even though we contacted each other only a few time.Today is my last class for Criminal Justice at the college and I wore your pin, in rememberance of you and asked students to say a prayer for you and all the fallen officers.
I just want to thank you.
Annoymous

December 9, 2004

Melissa, I am just checking your status; keep watching over us.....

U S Deputy Shervonne Gallow
U S Marshals Service

December 7, 2004

Melissa,
It has been 12 years since we served together in Havana, Cuba while on MSG Duty. When I reflect back on that experience, there isn't a lot that brings a smile to my face other than the fun times that you, myself, and some of the other Marines had. Thank you for making a not so good environment better. I remember you fondly and know that you are missed. Thank you for your service Marine and God Bless You!

Sherman Kohler
United States Marine Corps

November 10, 2004

Happy 229th Birthday, Melissa! Today we celebrate the Marine Corps B-Day! I thank you for your service to our country!
Semper Fi!

Officer Brian Hill
Federal Reserve P.D. - Denver

November 10, 2004

You Officer Melissa J. Schmidt, are a heroine and an example of bravery personified.
You vanquished evil, protected the innocent and you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Uncommon Valor is your common virtue.

Retired police officer.

September 14, 2004

Thinking of you, Melissa, and keeping your parents, brother and family and friends in our prayers. I remember hearing about this tragedy. A friend was in Minneapolis area at the time of your funeral and said he could not believe how many people were there to pay their respects. You were loved by many, that is truly evident. Rest peacefully, and may your family know they are not grieving alone. Their loss is felt across the entire nation, every day. You will never be forgotton. God bless.

Michigan Resident

August 25, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, August 1, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Melissa Jayne Schmidt who died in the line of duty on this date two years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Schmidt's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

August 1, 2004

I honor you Melissa. You were a true warrior and served you community and country with distinction. I honor you. With love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

August 1, 2004

We remember every day..you're always with us. It's been two years ago today that you were taken from this earth but you're never far away....always in our hearts and minds...and still our inspiration.

We love and miss you more than we can say. Watch over us..until we meet again.

Love you honey...
Mom & Dad

August 1, 2004

We remember, Melissa.
Your friends on MPD

Officer Lynn Cronquist
Minneapolis PD

August 1, 2004

May we never forget this warrior's sacrifice...May God grant her Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends the Serenity to accept the things they cannot change, the courage to change the things they can, and the Wisdom to know the difference...Rest In Peace Sister in Blue...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept

July 31, 2004

Like many have said, you will not be forgotten. Keep watch.....

S. Gallow
U. S. Marshals Service

July 31, 2004

You are not forgotten. Semper Fi.

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

May 22, 2004

I visit the ODMP prior to the start of almost every shift. It is hard knowing that approximately 100 more Officers will pay the ultimate sacrifice this year. Melissa you did your time on Earth and have now been assigned a different detail. I didn't know you as a person, but I respect and admire what you accomplished here. I was in Bloomer the day your family and friends said goodbye, standing sadly among hundreds of fellow Officers and Deputies. I will never forget that day, ever. Know that we will continue the mission set forth for us here on Earth, knowing you have the watch up there. To Melissa's family: stay strong and know that Melissa's "other family," her brothers and sisters in blue, are thinking of you. Take care and God Bless. She is a hero to us all!

Ofc. R Eberhart
Saint Peter Police Department

May 1, 2004

Hi Melissa,

It's been a long time since we played basketball in Havana and pool in the Bahamas, but I think about you daily. I lost touch with you after we left Havana, but since that day you gave the ultimate sacrifice, I think about you often.

My wife is from Rice Lake. The next time we visit her family, I will stop by to say hi and take a stroll down memory lane.

Miss ya

Brian Hill
Federal Reserve P.D. Denver

Brian Hill
Federal Reserve P.D. Denver, CO

May 1, 2004

You should be here with us today celebrating your 37th birthday..instead we were with you at the cemetery with flowers and a little angel with a birthday cake. As many times as we go out there to be with you, it doesn't seem real..it just couldn't have happened that way...its a nightmare.
I wish we could all wake up and have it the way it was before that Thursday night in August. But..God had another plan for you and we feel you around us always. So many times you make us smile and I know you will continue to do so. We love you "baby girl"...HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN

MOM & DAD

April 18, 2004

Melissa,
Today is your birthday and another day that we miss you so much. Keep watch on us and help us be safe one more day.
Your friends on MPD

Anonymous

April 18, 2004

I come here and read pretty much every day. Most of the time I continue to ask the same question over and over; "Why did that sistuation happen the way it did that evening?????????? I'll be back soon. Keep watching sister in Blue.

S. Gallow

S. Gallow
U S Marshals

February 18, 2004

Dearest Melissa:

I just got back from Bloomer and had to once again visit you here...I'm sure by now you KNOW just how much you are missed every day, every hour, every minute. Your Mom, Dad and Chris are so strong and they go on with their daily lives as we all do and should. I can see and feel the pain, loneliness, happiness, memories AND LOVE for you in everything we share. Your life as well as your death has changed us all forever. How can one tall, "smiley", strong, loving, giving, stern, responsible, happy, silly, intelligent, trustworthy, honest, independant, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, aunt, niece, cousin, friend, police officer, marine have such a lasting affect on so many people???? Because of God's plan...you are one SPECIAL person and will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you for all you have and continue to do for us. Please help keep us on the straight and narrow... put a good word in for us now & then and we will see you soon.

Love you Melissa!
Your "favotire" Aunt

February 8, 2004