Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face

"In The Line Of Duty" I hear them say
My family now the price to pay
My folded flag stained with their tears
We only had those few short years

The badge no longer on my chest
I sleep now in eternal rest
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind

I never dreamed it would be me
And with heavy heart and bended knee
I ask for all here from the past
Dear God, let my name be the last.

Canadian County Sheriff's Office

Thank you for your service! You will never be forgotten.

Andi -Criminal Justice Student

From All The Troopers of The Knoxville District, God Bless.

"It is not how this Trooper Died that makes him a hero, It is how he lived." Author Unknown

Trooper Matt Fagiana
Tennessee Highway Patrol

Chris was a good man, and a credit to the OHP. I saw Chris just moments before he recieved his final call. When I later learned of his tragic accident, my heart was truely broken. He will be greatly missed by all.

Maj. Mark Ingram
Okeene Police Department

Rest my brother, you are at Peace

Trooper
NJSP

To the family and fellow Brown Shirts of Trooper Van Krevelen. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy on your loss from me as well as "The Outfit" (NJSP).
Staff Sergeant F.C. Moore #3799
New Jersey State Police

Our agency has just laid to rest one of our own who was struck and killed in an MV accident on the NJ Turnpike. Our thoughts will always be with you and your family. May you Rest in Peace Brother.

State Trooper
New Jersey State Police

It is so tragic that another member of the OHP has lost their life serving Oklahoma. Chris every brown shirt in the state feels this loss, hearing of your death as we sat together on Thanksgiving me and my partner truly were saddened our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and the other troopers in troop j. stay strong and keep an eye on the rest of us until we meet again brother brown shirt take care.

Trooper Ronnie Hampton # 237
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

On behalf of the Family of Trooper Chris Van Krevelen-OHP J952.I would like to thank every one who has left a thought. The loss of our son Chris will always be with us, but the slow road to healing started as we prayed to God and read the loving thoughts from our Brothers and Sisters through our tears.
Thank you! May God bless and protect you all.

Sgt. Rick Van Krevelen 643
Enid Police Department
Enid Oklahoma.

Sgt. Rick Van Krevelen
Enid Police Department Enid Ok

what a horrible way to die,let this brother in blue rest in peace FOREVER

lt. al goldberg
OIL CITY POLICE DEPT., OIL CITY PA 16301

My heart goes out to the family of Trooper Van Krevelen, his friends, and to the men and women he served with.
"Fate, so unkind, took him out of your life.....but not out of your mind." May he rest gently there always.

Karen Schechterle
mother of Officer Jason Schechterle

From the Louisiana State Police our deepest sympathy goes to the family of our fallen brother. Rest in Peace, trooper.

State Trooper
Louisiana State Police

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

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 just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many 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 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 judgement 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."

Author Unknown


God bless your family and friends.
God Speed, brother.

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

I had the pleasure to meet Chris during a training class at Burns Flat and was proud to know he was a brother brown shirt. He may not be here physically but I know he will be watching over us everytime we are 10-8 because he's 10-8 with his Lord. Carry on brother till we meet again. To the Van Krevelen family, you will forever be a part of the OHP family.

Trooper Steve Nabors # 586
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Trooper Van Krevelen.

Anonymous

My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Krevelen's wife, family, friends and co-workers. You are never alone in your pain and grief. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

To the family of Trooper Van Krevelen I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Sami Thomson
Surviving niece of Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

To a great friend and colleague that will be greatly missed by everyone. With deepest sympathy to his loved ones left behind and rememberance that some day we will see you again in heaven.

Bobby and Christy Hand
Enid, Oklahoma

To the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Van Krevelen... may God bless and comfort you during this difficult time, and the times ahead. You are in the thoughts and prayers of more of us than you can imagine.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

God bless. Keep things safe in Heaven until we get there to back you up.

Michael Ferguson, Instructor
East Texas Regional Police Academy

No one should have to die on a holiday, especially a Law Enforcement Officer. Chris died doing what he loved best, serving mankind. You will always be in my thoughts and memories. Be at peace.

Sergeant, Retired
Enid Police Department

My prayers and thoughts are with the family, friends, and fellow officers of Trooper VanKrevelen. Know that he gave his life trying to save the lives of others. He is now with the other fallen heroes keeping watch from above.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

Yet another tragic end for one of my "littermates". God bless you brother and may you rest in peace.

Trooper - 51st Academy
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

Deepest sympathy to the family of Trooper Christopher Van Krevelen. May God grant you the Supreme peace that only He can give.

Anonymous

To our young brother in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co workers are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department