Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I just read all the reflections and noticed that I am 4 years late in offering my condolences. Your wife is
carrying on in a remarkable way and those following you have big shoes to fill. Time has not diminished your sacrifice and I thank you for your years of service.
The Absent One
As we gather at the table and watch each smiling face
The heart fills with emotion to see the vacant place.
We may strive to hide our longing in the midst of
Mirth and fun
But we're thinking, thinking, thinking of the loved-
The Absent One.
When we gather 'round the fireside with merry
Laughter and jest
How we wish the absent dear one was here with
All the rest.
Still we join in all the frolic, but we wish the day was done
For we're thinking, thinking, thinking of the loved-
The Absent One.
Yet when the day is over and they all have gone to
Rest
We feel the Heavenly Father does all things for the
Best
So we cheer our drooping spirits with the rising
Of the sun
But we're thinking, thinking, thinking of the loved-
The Absent One. author unknown

God bless you on your long, difficult journey and know
that Jesus never leaves you nor forsakes you.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

December 3, 2006

Chris, Today is a day that we all remember you and all that you stood for. You will never be forgotten.

Lisa and the kids.
Thinking of all of you today as you remember your husband and father. I know it is a hard day and we are here if needed.
Sarah Lamonaco

Sarah Lamonaco
Daughter of Trooper Lamonaco

December 3, 2006

Thinking of you today and always sir. Never forgotten.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

December 3, 2006

Chris,

I can't believe its 4 years already, where did all the time go, I don't have to write alot of stuff here, because your in my heart and you know what I do, because I know you can see me.

I know you see the Flags flying at Half Mast all weekend in your Honor, what an Honor indeed for me and the kids.

I love and miss you,
Always, XO Lisa

Wife of Tpr. I Christopher S. Scales, EOW 12-3-03

Lisa A. Scales, Wife
NJSP

December 2, 2006

"HAPPY 43RD BIRTHDAY CHRIS"

I can't believe you would have been "43" on the 20th, where did all the time go?

I want you to know I still so love and think of you, as I did when you where here, when you were "40".

My feelings for you haven't changed and still think of you as if it were the present. I know you are at peace, I wish you would send me some.

I love you still so much an miss you,,,,

Love you Always,

XOXOXOO Lisa A. Scales, Wife of Fallen Officer Christopher S. Scales, EOW 12-3-02

Spouse
Wife of Fallen Officer, Tpr. I Christopher S. Scales

November 19, 2006

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
By the Hollies


The road is long with many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows when
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry himHe ain't heavy, he's my brother.

So on we go
His welfare is of my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me

If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyon'e heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
of love for one another.

It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share
And the load doesn't weigh me down at all,
He ain't heavy. hes my brother.

Rest in Peace,
Your Missed.

November 4, 2006

"HAPPY 16TH ANNIVERSARY CHRIS"

It seems like yesterday you where here and we were married, I Love and Miss you So Much!!!! I know that one day I'll see you again and you will greet me with open arms.

For now I continue to plug forward, because for me and the kids it's the only way to survive, know that I will keep your glow alive and talk about you to anyone who will listen, I am so sorry your life was cut short, you were a good and decent person, and I still love you with all my heart.

Please give us strength and keep sending me signs, that way I know I am doing the right thing.

I Love you Always,
XOXOXO,

Lisa

LISA A. SCALES, WIFE
WIFE OF TPR. 1, CHRISTOPHER S. SCALES, EOW 12-3-02

August 16, 2006

I had the honor of meeting both Chris and his wife when I was a teenager. I hope it is positive to know that his name is still spoken on random midnights to young Troops who smile and laugh with the older guys. We often hear of the way Chris touched the lives of those he knew through humor and compassion. He lives on in all of us, not just because he was a Trooper, but because of the way people continue to speak of the life he led outside of work. I pray for his loved ones.

Jr Troop
NJSP

July 28, 2006

Well Chris,

May 7th was 19 years, its time for Washington and more tears will come, I love and miss you dearly still, even though 3 years have come an gone, your shoes are and will be hard fill. I am not even bothering, I could care less, I am raising our children and they need me.

I Love You,
Always, Lisa XOXO

Wife, Tpr. I Christopher S. Scales #4575
Wife

May 11, 2006

Lisa,

You keep doing what you're doing - raising those three children of yours and keeping the memory and honor of your husband alive. While Chris is no longer with the four of you, you still continue to be a family. One day you will be together again and he will tell you what a remarkable job you have done in his physical absence. We are looking forward to seeing you again in May.

Chris - I have had the pleasure of meeting your beautiful and amazing wife. While I have not had the privilege of meeting your children, with you as their father and Lisa as their mother they must be just as remarkable. Continue to bring them all strength.

Colleen Brandt
Proud Wife of a NJ State Trooper

March 14, 2006

Chris,

I justed wanted to "Thank You" for making the person I am today! I so know that you are watching me and watching he kids grow up.

You have left me with your so "Nothing Matters as long as our "Family is fine, attitude and approach to life"!

I have made huge accomplishments with the children and keeping your memory alive! Your an Icon in the NJSP, they will always renember you! For the kind person you were. I know your looking down out me and saying "I never thought you had it in you!" Well thanks because of the 14 years you had given me, you showed me that nothing else matters as long as we had a Family!"

The Family is still intact, I take care of your Mother, I make sure she is okay! She misses you dearly, keep letting her dream of you, watch over us, and give us strength, through your Memory, and we will survive!

I am stronger than I have ever been in my whole life and I know it's because you push me everyday!!!

Maybe you don't have 30 pages of reflections here, but you don't need too! It never mattered to you what people thought of you, as long as we were "okay" and we are!

I Love and Miss you!!! Keep Nona and your Dad and Mrs. Foley safe!

God Bless your Memory!

Love Always,
XO Lisa

Wife
Wife, Tpr. I Christopher S. Scales, EOW 12-3-02

February 7, 2006

when even one officer is killed in the line of duty,that is too much.the town they served will miss them as well as our nation.these types of web sites are great to come and post and keep their spirits alive!!!my prayers are with mrs scales and the three children,keep your heads up high and let your spirits soar when you are down,remember that commompeople like me write to raise the spirits of those that have had a police officer killed in the line of duty.even if it is for only a minute out of a day.
james nowacki
westwood nj
:concerns of police survivors"
p.s.remember the blue light project

commonpeople
writer of police officers

December 29, 2005

"MERRY CHRISTMAS CHRIS""

Another year without you, its hard, I am keeping the Faith and Keeping my Spirits high for the children.

Know that we all Love and Miss you and Christmas isn't the same with out you!!!!!

God Bless your Soul,

Love Always XOXOXO,
Lisa Wife of Christopher S. Scales, NJSP 12-3-02

Wife

December 24, 2005

Dearest Chris, I know that your Spirit is with us, especially at Christmas, your favorite holiday. GOD continue to Bless you and bring you Peace on the birthday of our Lord.

December 20, 2005

Lisa,
I think of you often, especially now with the anniversary of Chris's death, or should we say his birthday in heaven, and the holidays coming up. You are a beautiful and strong woman. I wish you and your children joy and peace during the holidays. May the love and memories that you shared with Chris wrap you and the kids with warmth and peace.

Chris, continue to look over your beautiful wife and children during this difficult time and to protect your fellow troopers.

Colleen Brandt
Proud Wife of a NJ State Trooper

December 13, 2005

On the third anniversary of your death, I wish you peace - heavenly peace! God be with your wife Lisa and your children. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May your wife feel your presence and your spirit by her side always!

Michigan

December 3, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service. May God bless you and your family, you are in our hearts and prayers on the third anniversary of your tragic death.

Know that you are gone but not forgotten. Keep watch over your brothers in blue.


Wife and mother in law of LEO's

December 3, 2005

Lisa, I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you today and how hard this day is for you. I am glad you will be surrounded by your kids and your family and friends. Know that Chris is with you today.
Love Denise

Denise Zimmerman
Surviving Spouse of NJ State Trooper Bert Zimmerman

December 3, 2005

Chris, I can hardly believe 3 years has come and gone, God its hard to believe you have been gone that long. I miss you so much, I do.

Anyway, here is my favorite song I know you know it, it somehow fits into my life now.

"LANDSLIDE" BY STEVIE NICKS

I took my love, I took it down
Climbed a mountain and I turned around
I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills "Till the landslide brought me down.

Oh, mirrow in the sky
What is love
Can the child with my heart rise above
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides
Can I handle the seasons of my life.

Well, I've been afraid of changing
"Cause I've built my life around you"
But time makes you get bolder
Even children get older
And I'm getting older too.

Oh, take my love, take it down
Climb a mountain and turn around
If you see my relection in the snow covered hills,
Well the landslide will bring it down,

If you see my reflection in the snow covered hills,
Well maybe, the landslide brought me down. Oh the Landslide brought me down.

I know when I see you again, it will be because the Landslide brought me down, I am up near the top of the mountain now and I am not ready to fall down it, but I know when that time comes, you will be waiting for me with open arms.

For now I do the best I can with the kids and life in general, I don't place high expectations on myself no longer, I thought we would grow old together, but God had another plan for you.

Please know that I love and miss you.

Always,
Love, Lisa

Wife of Trooper I Christopher S. Scales
EOW 12-3-02

Wife, Lisa

November 30, 2005

Chris, Yesterday was your birthday and you know we thought of you all day. We so miss you, will we ever be able to accept that you are in the better place, we hope so. Love you, HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

November 21, 2005

""HAPPY 43RD BIRTHDAY CHRIS""

Happy Birthday, I can't believe Nov. 20th would have been your 43rd Birthday!! My gosh where did 3 years go, for you I am sure time stands still where you are. For me life is a Rush and Deadline.

I know you are at peace Chris, I hope your rested. I know you see what I go through everyday trying to raise our children like we talked about. It's hard, I look at pictures and I can't believe your gone, I miss you smile and your laugh, and your yelling, I do.

One day I won't be so empty inside and this won't hurt so much anymore, but it still does, with the Holidays coming I look at things I would love to buy you, that I know you would like.

I Love and Miss you Chris,
I hope you have found Peace, I will be okay, I am stubborn and determined.

Love you Always,
Lisa

Wife, Lisa

November 17, 2005

Dear Chris.

September 16, 2005, Arrived thank you to all the people that helped with the Memorial.

The stone was beautiful. Its sits proudly in front of the Sub-Station, the children will always have a special place to see where you started your career. Thank you to everyone!!!!!!!!

You would be proud to know everyone that you started work with was there, what a shame you had to be renembered this way, I wish you where here with me Chris. I do, me and the Kids miss you so much, God, I ask myself why did this happen????

I hope you know how much I miss and love you and so do the kids.

Give us strengh, Rest in Peace Chris, you are in a better place, even though I wish you where here with us!!!

I love you!!!!!!!!
Lisa

Wife of Fallen Officer
Christopher S. Scales, Tpr.1 NJSP 4575
EOW 12/3/02

WIFE

September 17, 2005

Lisa,

I would like to thank you for being there for me. You have really helped me through the past few months, and have been there when I need you. I think of you and your kids every day. You are such a courageous person and deserve so much credit for the job you are doing raising your three young children.

September 7, 2005

lisa,

thank you for your kind words on my chris' page...i enjoyed our chats also...i think we are definately the same in some aspects...you guys have all been so supportive of me, and have welcomed me into some of your chapters functions freely...thank you!...i relate to so many of you, because you too are widows like me raising young children...

chris,

i never had the privaledge of meeting you...but, your wife is great...she is helping me through a lot...i am sure you are proud...

Susan C. Shea
Surviving Spouse DSP Cpl. Shea 07/18/04

August 22, 2005

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CHRIS,

Today August 18th, 2005, would have marked 15 years of marriage for us.

I want you to know I am doing my best here to raise these kids in a respectful manner.

I do miss all the gifts you would have gotten me, but I know your presence was with me, so take care up there, and help us out down here, I need your strength.

I love you Chris,
XOXO Lisa

Wife

August 18, 2005