Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE FELLOW MOTOR OFFICER.

OFFICER
BIRMINGHAM PD (MI)

September 1, 2003

Rest in peace Officer Distel.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

September 1, 2003

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 1, 2003

On behalf of the entire membership of the FBI Agents Association's Detroit Chapter, I send condolences to the friends, family and coworkers of this fallen minister of God (Romans 13:4).

SA Darin L. Paul
FBI Detroit Division

August 31, 2003

Family and Friends,
We are so very sorry to read of another hero taken from us. Our thoughts and prayers are will you as you walk through this horrible storm.

Cathy Hill, Surviving Spouse
Deputy Barrett Hill, eow 12/4/00, Harris Co S.O.

August 31, 2003

SEMPER FI!

Anonymous

August 31, 2003

You will not be forgotten - "Una Stamus" "We stand as one".

Eric Bruss #2181 - Police Officer
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Police
Houston, TX

Ofc. Eric Bruss
V.A. Campus Police - Houston

August 31, 2003

Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. Each death strengthens those of us left behind. We pray for your loved ones.

State Trooper
Michigan State Police

August 30, 2003

The Badge

It is polished and shiny and looks so fine.
Once you earn it you have to tow the line.
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.
It means honesty, integrity, and fairness to all.
Your life is never your own, but at the publics call.
Night or day, any hour, it makes you a mark.
It doesn't protect you from a shot in the dark.
Over the years the shine starts to fade,
but brighter still is the man its made.
It is often what seperates you from the crowd.
It is a second family of which you are proud.
So now comes your time, you can't be denied.
When you pin on your badge, wear it with pride
The minute you wear it upon your chest
it becomes a symbol that you are the best.


Perris Citizens Patrol

Perris Citizens Patrol
RSO-Perris Station

August 30, 2003

I am a U.K.Citizen who has been a long time supporter of the CHP and have a retired officer as a real friend.
I have been afforded every courtesy on my visits to the Academy and I feel your loss as a family and the CHP loss as the second family.
I will pray for you and think of the heartache you are going through.
May God bless you and help you through your darkest hours.

David Jenkins
Civilian

August 30, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER DISTEL, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 30, 2003

Rest easy brother, your tour is now over. God bless, you will not be forgotten.

Trooper
New York State Police

August 30, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Shannon did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Shannon be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Distel's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Shannon is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Shannon was well respected and well loved.

Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

August 30, 2003

Rest in peace blue angel.

Shannon
concerned citizen

August 29, 2003

God bless you and your family.
Rest in PEACE Motor Man, Go patrol the streets of heaven and watch over the men in blue. Our thoughts and parayers are with all of you.

Pa State Police
Motorcycle Patrol

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 29, 2003

God bless the family of Officer Distel and the California Highway Patrol for your tremendous loss. My prayers go out to you all...Rest in peace....

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

August 29, 2003

Thank you Sir for all the Good you have done.
You are with God and your Family Now and Forever.
Deepest Sympathy for the Distel family and the entire California Highway Patrol family.

State Trooper
New Jersey State Police

August 29, 2003

may god be with you rest in peace

Deputy D.N Jackson
charlottesville city sheriff's office

August 29, 2003

May God Bless you for the good you have done.
My prayers go out to the wife , kids and friends
Rest in Peace

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Constable Pct 2

August 29, 2003

I AM WRITING FOR OUR ENTIRE CHAT ROOM FOR THE SUPPORT OUR OFFICERS WOLFPACK FAMILY.
WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OFFICER DISTEL. WE ALWAYS TELL EVERYONE THAT COMES INTO OUR ROOM OR OUR MEMBERS TO ALWAYS GO UP TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR ANYONE THAT PUTS THEIR LIVES 24/7 AND SHAKE THEIR HAND AND TELL THEM HOW WE FEEL ABOUT WHAT THEY DO AND TO THANK THEM FOR KEEPING US SAFE SO WE CAN LAY OUR HEADS DOWN AT NIGHT AND SLEEP WITH PEACEFULLY. WE ARE ALL PROUD OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE AND THANK GOD WE HAVE THEM EVERY DAY BECAUSE WE KNOW THEY WALK WITH DEATH EVERYDAY, BUT WE PRAY THAT OUR PRAYERS ARE CALLING ALL ANGELS TO WALK WITH THEM DURING THEIR TOUR.
From: nowaybabe2 (Original Message) Sent: 8/19/2003 4:52 PM
Watching my love put on his uniform,
I catch the glint off the badge which adorns.
Checking his gun, adjusting his belt,
Anguish begins to build like the other nights I've felt.

I know his job is to protect and to serve,
And my mind knows good men are what the force deserves.
But selfishness enters with matters of the heart and so why him?
To put his life on the line for so many unappreciative women and men.

But that one difference is all he wants to make,
From easing some abuse to giving a lucky motorist a break.
So when his hand reaches for the door to begin his night,
Only God knows what will be his plight.

I can only hope he knows of all my love,
And in another breath say a prayer to God above.
Keep him safe as well as his other fellow brothers,
May they all return to their wives, husbands, and mothers.

But in the night I know a siren will wail,
For the call of duty will always prevail.
Injustice seems to need no rest or sleep,
But instead constantly lurks in the shadows deep.

Nothing matches the feeling at the end of his work day,
When he reaches out to touch me in the bed where I lay.
Peace reaches my soul and I thank God again
For bringing my love safely back to me, our family, and friends.

GOD BLESS OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
MARILYN ROBINSON SUPPORT OUR OFFICERS OUR OFFICERS
AKA
MAMAWOLF

Marilyn Robinson
Support our Officers WolfPackFamily

August 29, 2003

God bless.

August 29, 2003

This is a very sad time for such a young officer to lose his life so that the streets could be safer. Thank you for your dedication. You will never be forgotten. Even though this is a very sad time for his family, friends, and fellow officers, rest assure that they will carry on this fine young officers legacy. God bless you. You are now at peace, and may god comfort his family, friends, and fellow officers. A hero will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

August 29, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen hero. Stay strong,
stay focused, and know that Officer Shannon Distel will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

August 29, 2003

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers of the California Highway Patrol.
08/03 AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

August 29, 2003

My deepest sympothy goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. Shannon Distel. You will be greatly missed, but NEVER forgotten. Rest in peace my brother for we have the watch now!

Ofc. Mark A. Richardson
Louisville Metro PD-Louisville, Ky.

August 29, 2003