Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

""MERRY CHRISTMAS"" AND HAPPY NEW YEAR""

YOUR THOUGHT OF AND MISSED THIS SEASON!!

LOVE YA, LISA

LISA, WIFE
NJSP

December 24, 2007

Dearest Chris - Merry Christmas from all of us.

December 24, 2007

The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 12, 2007

You have been gone now 5 years. I have only left one
reflection for you in that time, but I still remember your
face. So I know that those who knew and loved you have not forgotten you either. May your loved ones look
to Jesus Christ who is the only one who can replace
their emptiness with His love. God bless them at this
special time of year when He sent His only Son to earth
to reconcile us to Himself. Merry Christmas!
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

December 4, 2007

Rest in peace TROOP, your wife sounds like a wonderful person please help her get through whats she's going through.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex- New Jersey Cop

December 3, 2007

Lisa and Family,
Not a day goes by that something does not remind me of what happened 5 years ago. Forever in my mind is etched every moment that myself and co-workers spent on scene. I just want you to know that everyday I pray that you have strength to get through this. I grieve on this day, like i have many before and i want you to know that this day will never be forgotten, just like the memory of Chris will never be forgotten. I plan on keeping his memory alive just like your family and Chris's co-workers have done such an amazing job doing so. Always know that i am here if you ever need anything.
-Susan

Trooper Scales-
Continue to watch over us. You will never be forgotten.

Susan Bodnar
Perth Amboy Fire EMS (formally Carteret Fire)

December 3, 2007

Lisa and Family,

May peace and comfort be with you all today and always.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vicki & Carmen Petrelli

Vicki Petrelli
MIL of Trp Zimmerman

December 3, 2007

On the anniversary of your death we keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We also keep your wife and children close to our hearts. Lisa, I read your reflection today an I sense the tremendous struggle that you are having. Please know and beleive that God has a purpose for all our lives. It is not what we want but what He plans for us. You will be with Chris someday in heaven enjoying everlasting peace. Until then you will be given many crosses to bear and trials that will push you to your limit. Stay strong in family and faith,you will be an "overcomer". You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

December 3, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 3, 2007

Dear Chris,

I can't believe its 5 years since you passed, I sit here and wonder where did the time go, it seems like yesterday that this all happened. I miss you so much, that hasn't changed. I know you see down what I go thru with the kids and how they don't listen and how they don't picth in around here, I guess thats how it is when your a kid, I know you and I would have never treated our parents like that.

I hope that this is a phase that passes because of have had it, its hard raising them without you, they need their father. Please send me patience, I am afraid to say that since you passed, I just don't have patience for things anymore, I am tired, mentally and phsically, I wish I could say I sleep well, but since you passed I dont.

Please know that you are Loved and Missed here so much.

Love Always, Lisa

Surviving Spouse, Lisa A. Scales
NJSP

December 2, 2007

Chris,

I think of on this day and most days always!!

Duty, Honor Fidelity

Greg

SGT Greg Septer #5215
NJSP-Squad mate

December 2, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 5th anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and let them feel your presence so that they know you are near. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 2, 2007

To Chris, Lisa, Kids, and Family.
I know tommorrow will be a hard day for all of you. Just know that myself and my family will be thinking of all of you on this day. The detication is a great way to have Chris live on forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you today. Rest in Peace Chris.
Sarah Lamonaco

SARAH LAMONACO
TROOPER LAMONACO'S DAUGHTER

December 2, 2007

Lisa,

I can't believe it's five years. How the time has gone by so fast. I am so glad that we have become friends over the past four years. I am so glad to have you and your family a part of my life. I hope that we will always be friends. I am thinking of you as always!

Andrea Zimmerman Lomas
Sister of Trooper Bertram Zimmerman III NJSP EOW 2/5/04

November 30, 2007

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!! I CANT BELIEVE ITS 5 YEARS, I STILL THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY.

LOVE ALWAYS, LISA

Lisa
Wife

November 24, 2007

Happy Birthday Chris

November 20, 2007

Chris.....This morning on my ride to work, I was thinking about the last conversation we had ...I get to work and I get an email directing me here for a fallen Philly Police Officer..., and then here you are…...Our conversation was short and extremely humorous about some of our past antics at Dix, and it was just a short time before you left us.. Your missed. But not forgotten. Thank you for some of my fondest (funniest) memories. God Bless your family.

CH

4699
NJSP

November 2, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 12, 2007

DEAR CHRIS,

I HAVEN'T WRITTEN IN AWHILE BUT I KNOW YOU SEE AND HEAR ME, BEEN BUST PLANNING YOUR EVENT, TAKING CARE OF THE KIDS AND THE HOUSE, AND THEN ME.


I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!!!

LISA SCALES, SURVIVING SPOUSE
NJSP

May 6, 2007

Hi Chris. I just wanted to let you know that your wife is amazing. She is so lucky that she had 3 kids with you and she gets to see a piece of you in them everyday. She really helped me out tonite even though she may not know it. Rest in peace Chris. You are NEVER forgotten. Love, Denise

Denise Zimmerman
Wife of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman

May 6, 2007

**SEASON OF BLUE**POLICE OFFICERS,remembering those that served on this cold day,
****As the Police Officer stood in front of THE LORD,THE LORD said i have watched thee on earth,rest your mind and soul for this place is where you belong,AMEN!
(PSALM ONE)
james nowacki-westwood nj
concerns of police survivors)

commonpeople
common

December 30, 2006

Dear Chris,

"Merry Christmas and "Happy New Year"

I can't believe it's 4 years since you passed, there is not a day that goes by that your not thought of.

I love and miss you very much, please send some peace to us all, I could use it.

I Love you Always,

XOXO Lisa

Wife, Lisa
Wife of Christopher S. Scales

December 29, 2006

Dearest Chris,
It's again that time of the year that is your favorite. We know that you're spirit is with us, but the ache is always there. Only you know how much you are missed. Blessed Christmas.

December 7, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

December 6, 2006

Tpr. Scales,

It was four years ago today, when I learned of your death as a Police Academy recruit. Where has the time gone?

May you continue to rest in eternal peace BROTHER. A true hero indeed. You are missed, but not forgotten!
GOD speed!

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly (Va.) Police Department

December 3, 2006