Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Doug, know that your 2nd birthday in Heaven is not forgotten. You left when God called you. Know that there are many left behind who love and understand the sadness your family feel. We will try to comfort and help your loving mom. You and my daughter had to leave us at about the same age. It never is easy but your life was a joy and inspiration to so many. Peace be with you. Gene Secor, Surviving father of WA Park Ranger Catherine Secor eow 5/9/00

Gene Secor

April 10, 2005

MY DEAREST SON DOUG WELL DEAR IT IS APRIL AGAIN ANOTHER YEAR THAT WE CANT CELEBRATE OUR BIRTHDAY TOGETHER HERE. I WILL MAKE YOUR CHEESE CAKE . GARRY WILL EAT YOUR EXTRA PIECE HE MISSES YOU TERRIBLY. I HOPE YOU AND DAD ARE DOING OK. WATCH HIM FOR ME THIS IS SO MUCH FOR ME TO LOOSE YOU BOTH HELP ME TO GET STRONGER. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ARLENE MISSES YOU TOO. EASTER WAS SO EMPTY. . I THINK I AM MANGERING EVERYTHING OK. GOD BLESS. YOUR LOVING MOM XXX000 I TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN A LEAST ONCE A WEEK. THEY ARE DOING OK.

MOTHER

April 3, 2005

To Mrs. Wendel, I want to say thank you for the kind words that you left of Ryan Cappelletty's reflection, as well as many of our other fallen brothers and sister outside the Richmond area.
Brother Wendel, you are not forgotten. 2003 was a rough year on law enforcement in Virginia. We were hit really hard here in the Metro area. All four metro area officers that laid down thier lives that year are still fresh in my mind. God Bless you sir.

Scott Sparks
Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA

April 2, 2005

DEAREST DOUG ANOTHER EASTER AND I MISS YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH . YOU SHOULD BE HERE COLORING EASTER EGGS AND GOING EASTER EGG HUNTING WITH THE CHILDREN. NOW I HAVE TO MISS YOUR DAD TOO. I AM SO VERY LONELY . I HOPE YOUR WATCHING OVER YOUR DAD HE IS SO GOOD. GOD BLESS YOU I LOVE YOU SO MUCH WATCH OVER US ALL MY LOVE FOREVER AND EVER YOUR MOM XXXXXXX000000

YOUR MOM

March 26, 2005

Officer Wendel,

Just wanted to let you know that your mom is in my prayers. If you have met Josh give him my love. I have this idea in my head that all of you brave warriors have met each other and are watching over your loved ones.

Maxine Clifford, mother of Deputy Joshua Rutherford 5/29/03

March 24, 2005

Doug- a bunch of us are gathered tonite...baby...u r sooooo missed. no one will ever take your place. I love you as much as always. You are always in our thoughts baby...b happy...know that i know u r with me always, as i am with you...keep watch over your brothers and sisters and keep them safe and know that you have my heart. I thought that I could get thru this alone...I can't baby...I am so sorry...know that I Love you ... u are in my heart and on my heart forever.

February 12, 2005

To the family of Doug<

i am so sorry for your loss. there are no words to heal that pain your feeling. Our family feels it also. We lost our Nephew, Officer Ryan Cappelletty, 23 yrs old, in Chesterfield ,VA last year on May 28th, 2003. the memories are as fresh as today.
We still cry, we still pray for all the officers that are left there to do their jobs every day and we still remember how much we love and miss him being here with us.
His last bible verse he wrote in his daily journal was this. " There is no greater gift than this, to lay down ones life for ones friends." John 15:13. this is also on his head stone.
He loved what he did and i'm sure Doug was the same way. They lived to protect and serve us.
As a family now ,we hold each other so close and so dear that every minute together is precious. we try to keep Ryan in our conversations and in our family circle so he is still with us.
He is in heaven and will be there for us when it's our turn.
Please know that your are not suffering alone. these guys gave us such a wonderful chance to be a part of their lives and for us to be able to say we knew them and loved them. I live in the precious moments of those memories and draw my strenght from that bond. That is all we have. memories and love for a wonderful person that was a big part of our lives.
Please know that i pray for you every night and hope for healing of your broken hearts.

sincerely,

Teri Whitney
Aunt of Officer Ryan E. Cappelletty
EOW: May 28, 2003

February 11, 2005

when i wake up every single day of my life another memory with doug flashes through my mind and i only wish that there were more

doug, please watch over oma, uncle garry, mom, erika, and the kids we all need you especially oma i love you and miss you xoxoxoxoxoxo

step daughter Tori

February 6, 2005

DEAR DOUG

I AM SO LONELY WITH OUT YOU AND NOW YOUR DAD MY LIFE IS SO VERY EMPTY. TAKE DAD UNDER YOUR WING AND SAVE YOUR OTHER ONE FOR ME. NOW YOU BOTH HAVE TO GUIDE ME IN WHAT I DO. HELP ME.

ALL MY LOVE YOUR MOM XXXXOOOO

MOM

January 31, 2005

merry late christmas doug we all miss you and miss seeing you smile and all the hugs i got a portable dvd player and erika got a digital camra! but you could probably see watch over oma and i will keep you all in my prayer and watch over mom and erika charle erich jen nick deven tyler aunt karen uncle garry and oma : love you and miss yoyu doug bye

victoria misseri step daughter

December 29, 2004

DOUG YOU HAVE YOUR DAD WITH YOU NOW WELCOME HIM WITH OPEN ARMS HE HAS MISSED YOU. NOW I MISS HIM SO VERY VERY MUCH BUT SOME DAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN OH WHAT JOY MY LIFE IS EMPTY NOW BUT HE HAS NO MORE PAIN GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND HELP ME TO BARE THIS LIFE WITH OUT HIM ALL MY LOVE FOREVER AND EVER MOM

FAMILY MOM

December 28, 2004

DEAR DOUG,

YOUR DAD NEEDS YOUR HELP TO GET BETTER AND COME WITH ME. HE IS SO SICK AND PLEASE DO NOT TAKE HIM WITH YOU YET WE NEED HIM HERE. PLEASE WE MISS YOU SO. HE IS TRYING SO HARD TO GET WELL HELP HIM PLEASE.

LOVE FOREVER,

MOM

JUST MOM

December 17, 2004

In January of 2003 Officer Wendel got a call on an early 20's or late teenage girl that got raped. He promised that before the night was over and he clocked out, the man responsible would be caught and put in prison. Sure enough he was caught and put in prison.

Step Daughter Victoria Misseri(tori)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

December 17, 2004

hey doug i miss you a lot mom is doin ok i really miss the kids watch over them and keep them safe i love you and miss you

December 17, 2004

I know you would have been there for my family if I were not able to care for them so today I will do my best to take care of the ones you love.
Take care of your dad he needs you more then ever.
Just doing what I can to stand in your place.

Anthony Franklin
RPD

December 11, 2004

DEAREST DOUG ANOTHER YEAR HAS GONE BY YOU ARE WITH US EVERY DAY WE MISS YOU SO TERRIBLY AS WE GATHER TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH US. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS YOU ON THIS 2ND THANKSGIVING IN HEAVEN. SAY HI TO OUR MOMS AND DADS. WE LOVE YOU SON XXXOOO LOVE YOUR MOM AND DAD.

November 25, 2004

Just wanted to take time to let the world know I am still missing and thinking about my ANGLE....
Officer Douglas E. Wendel
Love ya man

Sgt. A. Franklin
Richmond

November 24, 2004

DOUG OUR BELOVED SON WE MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH IT HASNT GOTTEN ANY EASY . IT NEVER WILL. GOD TAKE CARE OF YOU . YOUR GREIVING MOM AND DAD

August 23, 2004

I was writing a check at the fastmart then when I asked the date it hit me that its been a year since you were taken from us. I know in my heart that you are in Gods hands, but I pray for your family as this is not an easy time for them right now.

I miss hearing your voice behind me in the mornings at the diner where you and your crew used to have breakfast.

Linda,

your not forgotten either and you are in my prayers. Please stay strong and be safe.



God Bless


Bev

Bev
citizen

August 1, 2004

One year ago today Officer
Douglas E. Wendel sacraficed his
life in the never ending pursuit
of justice. His tragic loss is a
constant reminder of the dangers
faced by law enforcement
officers each and every day. All of
our shifts today are dedicated to this hero hoping that in some small way
this might bring some peace to those
who knew and loved him.

OMY/COP/WPD
7/30/04

Chief of Police / Olen M. Young
Wauneta PD Nebraska

July 30, 2004

Officer Wendel, as I often do, I am thinking of your sacrifice . . but especially today, on the 1 year anniversary of your murder. I honor you with all my heart. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.) ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

July 30, 2004

dearest doug our beloved son we miss you so very much our lives will never be the same a whole year has gone by today and it is no better than a year ago when the port orange police came with the god horrible news that will stay with us forever. we love you so much remember you were our chosen pride and joy . rest in peace dear no one can hut you any more. we are in touch with your children all the time. we are also watching your love and family arlene misses you very much all our love forever and ever until we are all together again your loveing mom and dad xxxxx00000

mom dad

July 30, 2004

Linda
Thinking of you today... Doug is still always in our thoughts and you are always in my prayers... Your 7-11 Buddy... Angel

Angel

July 29, 2004

It sure hasn't gotten any easier. Everyone misses you terribly...You were one of the great ones!

Friend and Officer
Richmond Police Department

July 29, 2004

hey uncle doug,
how ya been ? were alright down here. No one kan believe that u have almost been gone a year. Aunt Linda is on her way right now. Please look out for her. she said its raining real hard. But i know u will so its all good.lol..mom and dad are having a party here for u ! as always ! no one knows what power you people have up there. But could u please make mom stop drinknig i dont kno if its poosible but if you kan ...please...do it. well i right again soon ! Love always , your neice...
Katerina

Katerna Wende;

July 28, 2004