Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

God bless your family and the New Jersey State Police.
Thanks for your dedication and service.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 6, 2004

I regret to hear of another officer's life being taken. God speed, now you will be walking the beat in Heaven. Deepest sympathy for the family.

Patrol Officer II T. Vincent
Asheboro, NC PD

February 6, 2004

A Police Officer's Prayer: O,Gentle Lord! Keep the day/night watch with me.As I begin my tour of duty,I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm.Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people.Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone.May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties.Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety.Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted.Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence.Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers,and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance.Lord,I ask that I may return safely , after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me.I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. Amen. Sent to the NJSP and the family and loved ones of our fallen brother by the father of Trooper D.C.Koeppen NJSP, and Officer J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh NC.

Chief (ret)Douglas A.Koeppen
Washington Borough NJ

February 6, 2004

Rest in peace brother

Trooper
Pa State Police

February 6, 2004

Our heart goes out to the family of Trooper Zimmerman at this terrible tragedy. I know the heartbreak that Trooper Zimmerman's parents will go through because we, too, lost our son, a South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper, in June 2002.

The whole experience has been a nightmare. Only the comfort and strength of our faith, our family, our friends, and the SCHP family have carried us through.

We support the law enforcement family and respect the job they do each day by putting their lives on the line for the citizens of every city, county, state, and our country.

Rest in peace, Trooper Zimmerman, and God bless the "thin blue line."

Lois Rao (Former resident of Toms River, NJ)
Mother of SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao
End of Watch June 12, 2002

Lois Fehrer Rao
Mother of SCHP Senior Trooper Michael J. Rao EOW June 12, 2002

February 6, 2004

My family extends our deepest condolences to Trooper Zimmerman's family. Just know that you are not alone. Although you were the closest to him, there are others sharing in your grief and missing him. Our sympathies also go to the NJ State Troopers who served with him, as they grieve, too.

God Bless our men and women in blue!

Kris Rao Haimbach
Sister of SCHP Sr. Trooper Michael J. Rao EOW 6/12/02

February 6, 2004

Rest in peace Trooper.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

February 6, 2004

I would like to say on behalf of the Troopers of the Pennsylvania State Police, our prayers and thoughts are with you, your fellow Troopers and loved ones.
You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. God Speed Brother……

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 6, 2004

Not to be forgotten.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

February 6, 2004

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

February 6, 2004

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF TROOPER BERTRAM ZIMMERMAN III.

Anonymous

February 6, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Zimmerman's wife, family, friends and co-workers. May he rest in peace.

Stacy Cullinane Smith
Widow of Patrolman Mickey Cullinane
EOW 8/26/92, Sea Isle City, NJ Police Department

February 6, 2004

To the family and co-workers of Trooper Bertram Zimmerman III - be strong and remember that he will watch over us from his new Post. " . . . And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your Heavenly Force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of men."

Trooper Kevin F. McMahon
New York State Police - Troop G

February 6, 2004

You will be remembered Trooper Zimmerman. My condolence to his family, friends and members of the New Jersey State Police.

Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

February 6, 2004

You will be remembered Trooper Zimmerman. My condolence to his family, friends and members of the New Jersey State Police.

Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

February 6, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 6, 2004

Your memory will never be forgotten. May GOD bless your family and co-workers.

Festus Missouri P.D.

February 6, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends, and co-workers of Trooper Zimmerman.

Newark PD Auto Theft Task Force

February 5, 2004

To my fallen brother what you started I will finish so that our unity will serve both as an example an a warning to those that would doubt our resolve. The watch is now mine young warrior God Speed.

Po E.Ost
Jersey City P.D.

February 5, 2004

Rest in Peace my brother in Blue.

Anonymous

February 5, 2004

Thank you.

Academy Student

February 5, 2004

"Our Greatest Fear"

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller


God's speed Brother.

Master Trooper Dave
Indiana State Police

February 5, 2004

Bert, you will always be loved and always be 119!

Troop
NJSP

February 5, 2004

May God bless and keep you and your family.
Rest in peace, brother.........you will never be forgotten.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

February 5, 2004

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
Private citizen

February 5, 2004