Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Officer Distel for keeping us safe from bad. God bless you.

Renny Kassel
California Citizen

January 26, 2004

"For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind.. And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen one rides again...... "

Rest in Peace!

Sr. Cpl. E Hagan
Dallas, TX PD

January 5, 2004

Fellow Brother,

It seems like it was just yesterday when I atended your services and I just attented services for a fellow brother, Dean Beatie. I know the both of you have gotten together and are riding in the heavens. Please look out for one another and look out for all the fellow brothers that will never forget the fine detication to service that you both provided. You will never be forgotten, my prayers go out to your family Shannon. GOD BLESS YOU AND REST IN PEACE!!!!

Motor Officer Pete Mann
San Diego CHP

November 25, 2003

Rest in peace my fellow motorcycle officer/brother. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family and the CHP.

Don Cone, POII, Motorcycle Officer
San Diego Police Department

November 19, 2003

you will not be forgotten.may your spirit live forever,brother...

s.t.o.p team-motor officer johnson
san diego police

October 21, 2003

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My condolences to Officer Distel's family, friends and co-workers. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time and may He grant you unwavering strength in overcoming this tragedy.

Officer Distel, you will not be forgotten!

Officer
California Highway Patrol

October 2, 2003

It is because of you and other officers like you that I enjoy arresting drivers under the influence.

Rest In Peace, My Brother

September 29, 2003

We are truly saddened at Shannon's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

September 15, 2003

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

CPL
USMC

September 15, 2003

God bless you, brother. We will miss you.

Officer
California Highway Patrol, North Sacramento

September 14, 2003

God Bless you Officer Distel.

Bill Sasseen--STO-Retired
California Highway Patrol

September 13, 2003

To the Family and Friends of Officer Distel, Our heart and prayer are with you. May God give you the strength to face the lonely days ahead and may your love one rest in peace.
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
PPD

September 11, 2003

TO THE FAMILY SHANNON WAS A GREAT GUY AND NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN HE WAS ALWAYS HAPPY AND MADE DEE SMILE EVERYTIME HE WALKED IN TO THE ROOM.I WAS SO GLAD TO HAVE MET HIM.WE ARE HERE FOR YOU DEE AND THE KIDS AND TIME OF DAY AND HOUR.YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS 24 HOURS A DAY.WE LOVE YOU.AND SHANNON WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS.LOVE WENDY

FRIEND

September 10, 2003

GOD SPEED DEVIL DOG SEMPER FI

K-9 TROOPER
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL

September 10, 2003

Semper Fidelis brother....rest easy knowing that we will continue on in your name and honor you with every chance we get. To the family and friends of OFC Dister my sympathy's, he died doing what he loved and will never be forgotten for that.

USMC
1986-1997

Senior Patrol Ofc Kevin Armstrong
Anchorage Police Dept

September 10, 2003

Your reflections has inspired me to do my best on the Streets. Rest in Peace Bro.

Nadas

S/Const Nadas
Queensland Police Service Australia

September 9, 2003

Sorry to hear about the loss. It hits home.
MATTHEW 5:9 Rest in peace BROTHER

Deputy J.S. McLamb
Wake County Sheriffs Office
Raleigh, N.C.

Deputy J.S. McLamb
Wake County Sheriffs Office

September 8, 2003

God be with you and I send all my prayers out to your family and fellow co-workers.

Deputy D.L Smith
Wake County Sheriff

September 8, 2003

All the members of the CHP, family and friends of OFFICER Shannon Distel, my heart and prayers go out to you. MARINE / OFFICER Shannon Distel, thank you for serving and protecting our country as well as the citizens of the State of California.

Deputy Jimmy Busch
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

September 7, 2003

You've received the ultimate promotion brother. Patrol well in paradise, we'll join you on our promotion day.

Detective J. O'Toole
Louisville Metro Police Department

September 7, 2003

My condolences to Officer Distel's family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time and may He grant you unwavering strength in overcoming this tragedy.

Officer Distel, you will not be forgotten!

Officer
California Highway Patrol

September 7, 2003

Semper Fi to a true American Hero! I am sure you will guard heavens streets with the same devotion as you served with here!

Deputy Sheriff and Retired Marine

September 7, 2003

I was fortunate to know Shannon, even though it was only for a few years. I know Shannon would be overwhelmed by the responses on this website. He would say he did not deserve them. That is how Shannon was. Shannon deserves every bit of gratitude that people are willing to express. He went 10-8 everyday on his motorcycle, not because he had to, because he wanted to. He loved his job. He gave dedicated his life to protect all of us who use the highways everyday. He made the ultimate sacrifice protecting us.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Deanna, and his children, Brionna, Brody, Savannah, and Tucker. We will always be there for you.

Rest well my friend and my brother.

Sgt. Chris Wynn
Escondido Police Department

September 6, 2003

You served our country once in the Corps, protecting us abroad. You served our country as a Law Enforcement Officer at home. You have gone above and beyond what most would never even consider. I, along with all Americans are in debt to you for your sacrifices. I hope that one day we can repay you. I look forward to shaking your hand one day Devil Dog!!!!! Rest easy now my brother.........we have the watch!!!!!! SEMPER FI........

Police Officer and Former US Marine
Ocoee Police Department, Florida

September 5, 2003