Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Melissa,

I still think of you EVERY day. I miss you so much.
It's so hard for Mom, Dad and I not having you here with us.

I love you. Always have. Always will.

Your brother,
Chris

January 31, 2004

We miss you MJ -

Anonymous

January 18, 2004

Another Holiday season is here, and once again I'm trying to get through it without you here on Earth with Mom, Dad and I.

I am missing you so much, Melissa. Please keep watch over us. With your help, I think we'll be ok.

Merry Christmas, Sister.

Love always,

Chris

December 24, 2003

Dearest Melissa,
Another Christmas is upon us..your second Christmas in Heaven. Its not the same here without you. You're missed every minute of every day but its especially hard at this time of year. I know you're watching over us and will be with us in spirit. I smile remembering past Christmas' but tears flow knowing there won't be any new memories with you in them.
I love you and miss you from here to eternity...there's a big hole in my heart that will never be filled....until we meet again.
Merry Christmas Honey

MOM

December 12, 2003

Hey you,
Just sitting at my desk looking at your picture, thinking about you as I do often. It seems no matter how long it has been, I can't hold back the tears. I miss you more then you could ever know.
Kim and I have been to Bloomer a few times and spent time with your mom, dad and Chris. Please watch over Chris he is such a sweet heart and I know he is really hurting.

Love ya

Patty Moe Patrol Officer
Minneapolis Police Department

December 9, 2003

When a line-of-duty death hits this close to home, I always make it a point to learn as much as I can about the person as well as the officer. By all accounts, Melissa was not only a great police officer, but a dedicated Marine and an outstanding human being. Today I salute and pray for Melissa Schmidt, a true hero in all aspects of her life!

662/383/108

October 18, 2003

Hey, just thinking about ya. Chris stay strong and know that your sister will live a long time through fellow officers................
S. Gallow

S. Gallow
U S Marshals Service

October 18, 2003

Rest in peace Blue Angel, you are not forgotten.

Anonymous

October 12, 2003

As I pass by your memorial wall every night before I sign on for another shift I am reminded of your ultimate sacrifice. May God give us the strength and courage to do our part in the way you have. Rest easy knowing your Brothers and Sisters in blue are carrying on the good fight. God Bless You and your family. You will always be in our thoughts.

Patrol Officer- 5th Pct.
Minneapolis Police

September 25, 2003

My beloved Sister,

Many times I've wondered why this had to happen.
Many times I've wondered why He picked you.
Many times I've wondered why God is mad at me.
And many times...... I realize that God had His reason,
and I'll never question Him again.

Melissa, you are missed very very much. Mom, Dad,
and I think about you every day. Throughout the years
you and I had many fun times, and I have to thank God
for those moments, and for giving me the vivid memory
that I have.

I still think about you every day, Melissa. I always will.
Five days before you went to Heaven, I told you how much
I respected you, admired you, and loved you.

I will forever thank God that I had that opportunity while
we sat on the deck at Mom and Dad's.

I love you, Melissa. You'll always be MY hero!!!

Love eternal,
Chris

September 19, 2003

Melissa,
I can't believe its been a year since you've been gone. Theres been so much going on.. memorials, dedications, bills signed by the governor, all in honor of you. Never expected all of this, did you? Never expected to be killed by some old lady either, huh.
Your Mom, Dad, and Chris have become extended family to alot of us...it's been good for us and hopefully good for them.
Everytime June and I eat sushi, your name comes up in conversation.
No matter what, Melissa, I do miss you. Say hi to my Mom and Dad when you come across them in your travels.
Lynn

Lynn
Minneapolis PD

You cross my mind daily, ever since I learned of your story I have had your picture/story taped on my desk. Your picture is there for so many reasons, but mostly as a reminder to me that you are still alive spiritually in my law enforcement career and that you will not be forgotten. I wish I would have had the opportunity to work with you; I would have been honored to call you my partner and my friend.

Deputy U. S. Marshal S. Gallow
U. S. Marshals Service

Melissa,

Its been 1 year since you have passed, where has the time gone? It doesnt seem to get any easier on anyone, but I know you are watching over us all and guiding us in the right direction.

I want to Thank You for the help and courage I know you gave my daughter when she had her first apperance in court on July 9th. Without your picture in her hand I dont think she could of been as strong or as brave as she was. Please continue to help her and I through this terrible experience until it is over in September. Thank You once again, Melissa!!!

Anonymous

One year or 200 years later- your memory will go on FOREVER! Thank you for being a hero in Law Enforcement in in the Armed Forces- it's obviously in your blood. GOd bless you and those you left behind!

A sister in blue
Orlando Police Dept.

July 31, 2003

Dearest Melissa,

Tomorrow, August 1st, it will be one year since God called you to Heaven. One year of excruciating sorrow, one year of unbearable grief, one year of wayward tears, and one year without YOU-----my loving sister, my childhood friend, my guidance counselor, and my idol.

Mom, Dad and I ask that you help us through these upcoming days, and continue watching over us until we are all together once again someday with you in Heaven.

I miss you immensely. I love you dearly. You are, and always will be........my hero.

Love eternal, your brother always,

Chris

We sit inside our squad cars....
Waiting for the next call....
Will this be my last....
You served your time in hell, now sit down and relax in your new squad car....on the streets of heaven...Mellissa now you can rest and finnally be "10-8" you've cleared your last call, and won the hearts of us all....
Thanks Mellissa I know the worth and cause that you died for. Les you be forgotten.

Officer Mark Brighton
WSCO Squad 178

"10-7, 10-42" Rest in peace Mellissa

Patrol Officer Mark Brighton
WSCO

So many times I have come to this site and have wanted to write for Melissa. I did not know her, however, I know she is in a better place now. And I know that she made a new friend in Officer Jessica Nagle-Wilson. No words ever seem "right," and so all I can say is this: we are all a family, no matter if we've never met, and live miles apart... we all have each other. I hope all who know and love Melissa find the strength to carry on, and know that we are ALL here for you. God bless each fallen officer, each officer who carries on, and each person who knows and loves an officer.

Surviving friend of Officer Jessica Nagle-Wilson

I read Chris's reflection, in Jessica's memorial. I wanted to visit his sisters site,just to know Melissa. She sounds like a she was a very special person, and I am so sorry for your loss. Words can never, ever be enough to ease the pain you feel inside. Just know, that thru you, her spirit lives on, and continues to touch others across the world.
May you find some comfort in that.

Surviving friend of Jessica Nagle Wilson

Anonymous

Melissa,

I'm missing you more and more each day. You had no idea how much you meant to me on this Earth. Sometimes your friends ask me how I'M DOING and I just smile and say, "fine". I'll never be the same person, or "brother", and I've been struggling along since you've past away.

You know very well that my memories of things we did together in the past (all the way back to early childhood) are vivid in my mind, and will NEVER go away! I'm SOOO proud of what you have accomplished in your life on Earth, and I've always admired you for that. Whether it was sports, or life challenges along the way, or the time you served our Country in the Marines and being a police officer.

Melissa---- you will always be my idol and my hero. Even though I was older that you, I'll always respect you, I'll always cherish the things we did together, and of course....
I'll always love you. Just like I always have. When you were here with Mom, Dad, and I......and in Heaven.

I miss you, sis.

Please keep watching over us. We all appreciate that.

Semper Fi ---- to my beloved Sister, Melissa.

Your bro always,
Chris

I did not know Melissa and sure wish I would have had the chance to meet her. I recently met a close friend and co-worker of Melissa. Through my friendship with this person I have come to learn alot about Melissa and the person that she was. As a fellow officer, I hope that I can always have the courage, dedictation and loyalty the Melissa had with her career ,family and friends. God Bless you Melissa !! You are missed by everyone, even the people like myself who felt like they knew you through others. I will continue to pray for your family as you take care of us down here.

Patrol Officer Jackie Grace
Blaine Police Department

Dear Melissa...

Your Birthday was a sad and reflective day for all of us. It is too bad that often we do not REMEMBER to share, show and live how we feel until it is too late. You will not be forgotten. Your presence is felt everyday and I know you will inspire many of us to do the right thing as we go on with the rest of our lives here on earth.

I bet you got a chuckle with all the Easter "goodies" (hope you like "gummie bunnies") left for you along with the flowers and notes...you ARE missed.

Love you!!

Aunt

Today is another sad day..... it is your birthday....but you are only here in spirit! We visited your grave today and some of your friends are here for the weekend to honor you. Not a day goes by that you are not on our minds. We miss you more than you can ever know. We love you Melissa, FOREVER

MOM, DAD AND CHRIS

Mom & Dad

Melissa,
Today is your birthday. The 1st one celebrated without your smiling face and a beer in your hand. You have been in my thoughts all day, and every day. I miss you, my friend.
Keep everyone safe where you are and party hard!
Happy Birthday, Melissa.

Anonymous

I heard your story today in a training session. I feel as though I knew you........Your spirit is here with your fellow sisters and brothers in law enforcement, your passage here will never be forgotten.

Deputy U. S. Marshal S. Gallow
U. S. Marshal Service

MJ: I thank God for all the meories and all of the times we laughed togethor and I mourn the silence now. In the academy you exhibited discipline learned in the Marines. As a friend you taught me how to laugh at myself and not take life too seriously. On the street you showed me what it means to be a hero. Your in my thoughts Melissa. Always. Off. Rena Dudgeon MPD

Patrol, Officer Rena Dudgeon
Minneapolis Police