Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

No matter how long I'm away from the job, or how far away the fallen brother, a part of me dies too. Michael, I salute you from Syracuse, NY.

Deputy Todd Irving (Retired)
Hamilton Co SO, Ohio

There are no words to describe the feelings that come with such a tragic event, it will impact the lives of so many people in a ripple effect. Officer Hartzell, thanks for the effort, you will be remembered as an officer who did his job, asking nothing in return. My prayers to all who loved you, and all who will miss the special times in life they will be denied by this senseless act of violence. Godspeed, and tell Billy hi for me.

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

Rest in peace my brother. We will continue the fight.

RJF
CPD, NY

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers. Thankyou for your sacrifice. God bless you.

Chesterfield PD, Chesterfield MO

We are deeply saddened by the brutal murder of our brother officer. May the ruthless criminal responsible for this murder be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. Our deepest sympathies to the family and co-workers of Patrolman Hartzell.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deuty Michael Hartzell...

Trey Hammond
Rapides Parish Sheriffs Depaertment

Patrolman Hartzell, I mourn your loss; the loss of your life, the loss to the community, and certainly the loss to your family. I hope that if you did not have the opportunity to know St. Michael in this cruel world, that you will get to know him in Heaven.

I am likewise saddened that your death was the result of yet another fatal traffic stop. I pray that someone will one day recognize and permit us to use a safer method of dealing with what can sometimes be such catastrophic event.

God bless your eternal soul.

Deputy Chris Harper
Putnam County SO, Georgia

GOD BLESS YOU HERO REST IN PEACE, GOD BE WITH HIS FAMILY.

ERIC FOLEY PATROL-1324
EDGEWOOD POLICE

To Patrolman Hartzell's fiancee, parents, brother, friends, family and coworkers may God be with you all in this time of loss and may you find comfort with each other. May the pain in your hearts lessen each and every day and remember always the good times you had with Michael. Rest in peace Patrolman Hartzel and continue your watch from above now. Thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

I am deeply saddend by this tragic loss of a YPD hero. Fifteen years ago I was in training at FLETC with some YPD officers who had to leave the training early because a brother officer was killed in the line of duty. I am so saddened to hear of the loss of another.

You men and women who wear the badge are the real heros. Over the years I have lost several close friends who gave their lives protecting society; they, along with every other law enforcement officer are my heros. May Officer Hartzell and all of our fallen comrads rest in peace. My heart goes out to all the members of the YPD...... May God walk with each of you.

Regards from Manila,

Guy L. Genovese
Retired TX Police Officer

Guy L. Genovese
Manila, Philippines

Oh, what can I say, except that I also know the heartache of losing a police officer friend to gunfire? Your loved one is patrolling Heaven's streets with some of law enforcement's finest and I pray that God will comfort you in your despair. He did not die in vain. He lived and died a HERO.

Rest easy, brother. We will continue for you so as evil shall never win. God bless to your family and friend's.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

God Speed Brother and rest in peace knowing that you are a true hero. Those of us left here will continue to fight the good fight just as you did.

May God wrap his loving and soothing arms around your family and friends during this terrible time.

A Sister in Blue

Corporal
SPD

Deepest sympathy to the family of Patrolman Michael Hartzell.

Anonymous

many lives have been affected by another sensless killing of a police officer.i hope the justice system gives the suspect the same chance that was given this officer,which was none.
rest in peace officer.god bless you and watch over your loved ones.
SEMPER FI

Anonymous

It is with deepest sorrow that I leave my condolences with the family, friends, and fellow-officers of Michael Hartzell. May God be with all of you to comfort and help you through this tragic time in your lives.

Watch over the rest of your brothers and sisters in blue Michael, as you rest with God in Heaven.

Detective Todd McBride
West Jordan Police Department, UT

Never forgoten.

Sergeant M.P. Howard
Thomasville Police Dept. N.C.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and colleagues of Patrolman Hartzel.

Illinois State Police

YET WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER BROTHER IN BLUE IN THE STATE OF OHIO...OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND THE YOUNGSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT..

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS DIVISION OF POLICE

Unfortunalty we lose another brother in blue, you will be missed in all of ohio and the U.S. godspeed patrolman Hartzell

patrolman Matthew Helm
Wilmot Police Dept., Ohio

Patrolman Hartzell made the ultimate sacrifice helping keep the citizens of the City of Youngstown safe. He will not be forgotten!

Greg Ricker
Webmaster of youngstownfire.com

Here, I stand again, as the casket of a fallen brother draped with the American flag makes its way past the tear filled eye's of the officer(s) & families left to deal with the pain of
life without a father, husband, friend, & brother.

I watch as a sea of car's, lights rotating/flashing in a show of unity for a friend who paid the ultimate sacrifice. I watch as civilians stand to the side of the road, praying & paying
respect as the procession passes.

I listen as officer(s) fire their weapons in a 21 gun salute, and watch as the family, and other officers jump, as this reminds them of the last sound heard by our fallen brother.

At last, as tears stream down the faces of the mourners at the grave, we watch as the officer(s) are laid to rest, and say our final farewells to him our brother

I reflect, and remember:
All gave some
And some gave all
Some stood through
For the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties
And recall
Some gave all. (unknown writer)

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

Deputy Joe Wilder
Kenton County, KY

mike,
we met in the academy and have stayed friends since. we worked in two different counties , different shifts, and days off and we stiil stayed close. i'll miss you my friend. we'll look after steph for you, and we will always remember you and continue your fight . i'll see you at the GATES OF HEAVEN my friend, as i know you will be on patrol when i get there.
GOOD BYE MY FRIEND,
robert altier

deputy robert altier
trumbull county sheriffs office

Brother, may God bless you and give you peace. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Special Agent
FBI New York

To Patrolman Hartzell's family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you


God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86