Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, & department. It was so sad to hear about the death of a young police officer. Rest in peace - Thank you for being a police officer!

Staci

December 16, 2003

May God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service to protect my family and friends. You will continue to be in our hearts and our prayers

Nancy
Lifelong resident of St. Joseph County

Nancy

December 16, 2003

I want you to know that I walked in your shoes just weeks ago, when my son was killed in the line of duty, and I know your pain. My prayers are with you, and know your husband is a hero. I still find comfort in reading these reflections, and I'm sure you will, too. We belong to an elite club, whose membership dues are too high, and sadly, you are not alone. As survivors, we surround you with love and strength. Don't forget it takes a very special person to do the job your husband has done, and he is now in God's hands. May God give you strength in the days ahead.

Mother of Deputy Kevin Sherwood
Clare County, MI. EOW 10/9/03

December 16, 2003

FROM ALL THE OFFICERS OF THE LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WE EXTEND ARE DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF SUCH A HERO. ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT.

OFFICERS OF THE LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
LEESVILLE,LA.

LEESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMNET

December 16, 2003

Ofc. Verkler, my sincerest thanks to you for your service and sacrifice. My prayers are with your family and your brothers and sisters at the Mishawaka Police Department

Sergeant Justin Larsen
South Jordan Police Department

December 16, 2003

May you Rest In Peace.

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/K9 Handler

December 16, 2003

I would just like to say I'm sorry to the family of this fallen officer. My husband was killed in the line of duty nearly six years ago and it still hurts to this day. Time does heal but I pray that God will help you right now because I remember the feeling I had when it all first happened. You feel like you can't go on another day. You feel like your heart has been ripped from your chest. I am sorry another family has had to go through this but you must know that you are not alone and you have a lot of people you don't even know praying for you right now. God bless you!

Surviving Spouse of Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr.
EOW 04/25/98

Ofc. Laura Gibson-Szerokman
Radford University Police Dept.

December 16, 2003

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family and your department.
Thanks for your dedication and service.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

December 16, 2003

Why is it that these things happen for no good reason? Bryan you and Tom will be missed without a doubt! I didn't have a chance to chat with you much after you left the County and I now wish I had kept in touch. You put a smile on everyone's face you could.... and you will be missed. May God watch over your wife Juli and your family.. and know that you will be patroling better roads and keeping a safe place for us later! Take care of Opie, as he will take care of you! Thank you for all you have done!
Tamera

911 Dispatcher/Tamera Schelle
Saint Joseph County Fire Dispatch

December 16, 2003

TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OR PATROLMAN BRYAN S. VERKLER.
OUR PRAYERS AND HEART GO OUT TO YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOUR LOVE ONE REST IN PEACE.
MOTHER OF OFFICER RON JONES
PPD,EOW 12/26/01

December 15, 2003

"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die." Romans 5:6-7

Catherine M. Fedder
Bethel College Mishawaka, Indiana

December 15, 2003

We remember you in your anguish and pain.Knowing that in this life you will never see your friends or beloved ones again.You will never see the precious smile or feel the warmth of their embrace, hear the laughter in their voices, or wipe a tear from their faces. We remember you in the days to come when reality sets in, that there will be an empty place in your home and heart where your loved one should have been.
yes, they should have been there in your life, to share your joy,to share your tears, to share your strife, to share your laughter, to share your dreams through the years.
My deepest sympathy to your entire family and friends,as they grieve the loss of someone so loved and full of life.

Teresa Goss
Shadco. Jax.Fl

December 15, 2003

My deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Bryan. Third shift will not be the same without him. He will be missed by all.

SCOTT EARNHART
MISHAWAKA CENTRAL MOTOR POOL

December 15, 2003

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER'S VERKLER'S FAMILY, FRIEND'S AND DEPARTMENT AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
OFFICER VERKLER YOU DIED NOT IN VAIN AND YOUR BRAVERY AND SERVICE WILL BE REMBERED BY MANY. YOUR LAW-ENFORCEMENT FAMILY IS SADDED BY YOUR DEATH, BUT WE ARE PROUD OF YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO HELPING THOSE IN NEED.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND WELCOME YOU TO HEAVEN. PLEASE WATCH OVER US AS WE CARRY ON!

DEPUTY SHERIFF
VIRGINIA

December 15, 2003

TO THE FAMILY OF Patrolman Bryan S. Verkler, I WOULD JUST LIKE TO APOLIGIZE FOR YOU LOSS... MY FAMILY AND I LOST MY BROTHER 3 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS LAST YEAR, AND NOW EXCTALY WHAT YA'LL ARE GOIN THROUGH. BRYAN WAS SO YOUNG AND YOU PROLLY ASK GOD EVERY NIGHT WHY IT WAS HIM, WELL THIS IS WHY GOD NEEDED A VERY YOUNG AND SPECIAL BLUE ANGEL AND BRYAN WAS THE ONE....DON'T WORRY HE'S UP IN HEAVEN PATROLING HEAVENS STREETS..
MAY BRYAN REST IN PEACE, AND MAY HIS MEMORIES BE WITH ALL OF YA'LL FOR EVER, HE'S UR HERO, ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM....

Brian J. Betts
Surviving siblin of Officer C.R. Betts EOW 12/22/02

December 15, 2003

REST EASY MY BROTHER. WE'LL TAKE THE WATCH FROM HERE.

LT. RUDY TISDALE
WILLIAMSBURG S.O. S.C.

December 15, 2003

ON BEHALF OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF JERSEY CITY PD F.O.P. LODGE 4, I WISH TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO OUR FALLEN BROTHERS FAMILIES.
REST IN PEACE BROTHERS, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS/

Sgt. W.G. Kierce
Jersey City NJ PD FOP Lodge #4

December 15, 2003

It saddens me to hear of another young officer lost in the line of duty.
To Mrs. Verkler - My heart aches for you. Keep your family, friends and police family close by. Let them help you through.
It's impossible to think that you could ever go on, but eventually you will feel like you can breathe again. It has been three months since my husband died in the line of duty. Not a second goes by that I don't think of him and miss him. Be strong.

Jennifer Waters
Surviving spouse of Mike Waters EOW 9-11-03

December 15, 2003

Once a warrior, always a warrior! We will miss you brother.

1st Sgt. Shawn Heishman
Logansport PD (IN)

December 15, 2003

Rest in Peace Patrolman Verkler.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and fellow officers.
God Bless you, Brother.

Sheriff Steve Brown
Bridgewater Sheriff's Office, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada

December 15, 2003

Go and be with thy king above and look over us all. You are truly a hero and you will never be forgotten. To your family and co workers my prayers are with you.

SRO Corey Buhler
Wilson County Sheriffs Dept. TN

December 15, 2003

God bless brother. You will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

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

December 15, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Patrolman Bryan Verklers' family, friends, and co-workers with the Mishawaka Police Department.

God bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

December 15, 2003

To the family of Patrolman Bryan S. Verkler:

I lost a friend earlier this year - he was out doing what he loved - being a cop... These men and women are heroes and I am very grateful for all that risk their lives to keep us safe!

You will be in my prayers and thoughts...

Kelly
Hendersonville, NC

December 15, 2003

To Bryans Family and friends

Our family is so sorry for your loss. We understand some of your pain for we too are survivors. We want you to know that you are being prayed for eveyday and that this family of survivors you are now apart of will never forget Bryan and we will never forget you. The support you will get will something so amazing and it will help hold you up on those days that you can't stand alone. Please allow us and others to help you. This is an overwhelming time and so many will offer you kind words, take those words and let them help heal your hearts. It won't happen for some time, but know that many of us will be there for you in spirit and in deed the whole way.

Colby & Angela Matteson
President IN COPS, survivor 10/5/00

December 15, 2003