Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief of Police Douglas Alan Shertzer, Sr.

Lititz Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, May 11, 2004

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Reflections for Chief of Police Douglas Alan Shertzer, Sr.

Rest in peace Chief of Police Shertzer.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 30, 2021

Rest easy in heaven on your 16 anniversary in heaven

Mark Mottola

May 11, 2020

Still think abut you every day. That will never change.

Miss you, love you always

Widow, Chief Douflas Shertzer Sr.

November 28, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 11, 2015

A Hero in Heaven, always remembered and never forgotten.

Kim Weigand Mom of Sgt. Mike Weigand
PA C.O.P.S.

May 11, 2015

It’s been 10 years that you’ve been gone. You were my rock and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of you.
Miss you, Love you always

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW 5/11/04

May 13, 2014

It's been nine years today since you have been gone and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you.

Miss you, Love you always.

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Shertzer EOW 5/11/04

May 11, 2013

In coming here to your webpage today I'm realizing how long it's been since I've come here. I admit I feel a bit guilty that I don't to that, nor do I do many of the ritual, standard, or public things that others do. I guess maybe I should apologize, but for me personally my grieving has changed. I'm not a big anniversary, birthday type of person when it comes to you (although I know you have one coming in a few days). Over the years I've found just living life there are so many things that remind me of you and the time we had together has a family and as father and daughter. I seldomly get on a treadmill and not chuckle to myself remembering the day you fell off one and went thru the wall when we would work out together. Simple things like making dinner I remember you putting me to work doing all the things I hate to do now. Peeling potatoes for Pot Pie? What I didn't know is that you were teaching me things I use now when I cook. Let's face it if it wasn't for you I'd know very little about this subject. (Sorry Mom) I look at the kids and remember how you would come to our house just about every weekday morning just to either give Rylee a squeeze or even to just watch her sleep. It is heartbreaking that these kids miss out on that kind of love. You would be absolutely blown away by them. Rylee is nothing short of incredible academically and really is just one of the nicest, kindest kids you will ever meet. Jackson very simply put is a miracle. You won't meet too many kids that have endured and overcome more physically and medically then Jack. He would have been your little buddy for sure. Joey is full of energy, sweet, and very much a typical two year old boy. In the same instance I know you know all about these three amazing little creatures. You definitely would have been enjoying retirement spending time with them by now. So in short, I miss you Dad. I've just found more comfort remembering you in my heart .......where is truly counts. Love ya!

Christina Diffenderfer
Daughter

April 20, 2013

There will always be those who try to create or fabricate relationships in death that never existed. Then there are those who are humble and meek enough to know what they had in life that was real and true. What is true and honorable will always prevail.

Author unknown

Author unknown

March 5, 2013

Hey Chief,

It's been a while since I've visited you. We are praying real hard for Dami, Doug, Melania, Evan and Gi... We wanna see everyone pull through this.

Jes
Friend

February 5, 2013

It's been years since I've been on this website. I knew about Doug Shertzer's line of duty death on a motor. I knew Doug when we met each other for basic training at the Pa. State Police Academy in 1982. Doug, looking at your picture, you had more hair back then, but so did I! My thoughts were with you as they were in 2004 and as they are now in 2013. Sue, I'm sure we met at graduation in Hershey Pa when the 42nd MP Class graduated. I'm praying that the Lord is keeping you and your family ever since Doug's incident.

MPO Bruce W. Wolff
Leesburg Police Department (VA) Motor Squad

January 17, 2013

I know it's been awhile since I posted anything ,but alot has

been going on. Still, that is no excuse.

I just want to wish you Happy Anniversary. Would have been

31 years.

Miss you, Love you always

Still think about you everyday.

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW 5/11/04

November 14, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Thanks to your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

May 11, 2012

8 years have gone by and so much has changed. Not a day passes when we don't think about you. Stories and memories keep you alive in our hearts. We love you always Dad and Pop-Pop!

Jeff, Kristine, Alexis and Ashlyn

Jeffrey Donnelly
Son

May 11, 2012

HAPPY BDAY CHIEF...!!

Doug Jr.
SON

April 24, 2012

Happy Anniversary. Would have been 30 years.

Miss you, Love you always,

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW 5/11/04

November 11, 2011

7 years since you've been gone. Still trying to move because I know you would have wanted me to but it is really hard.

I just get so upset that you have missed out on so much.

Just want you to know that I think of you al the time.

Miss you, Love you always

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW 5/11/04

May 10, 2011

Hey Bud,

From time to time, I feel the need to check in on ya, and let you know that we're still thinking about you.

til next time......

Mike Hart
Life Long Friend

May 10, 2011

Happy Birthday and Happy Easter.

Miss you, love you always,

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW 5/11/04

April 24, 2011

Just wanted to stop by and say hey.

I know it's been awhile since I was last here but it doesn't mean I don't think of you everyday because I do.

We became the Grandparents of another beautiful baby boy in September. His name is Joseph Michael and the cool part is that he has red hair. He is adorable, just like all the other Grandkids.

You would be so proud of Christina and the mother she has become.It's hard to believe that tomorrow she will be turning 32 years old.

Wish you could be here to experience these things, but I know you are watching from above.



Miss you, love you always,

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW 5/11/04

April 7, 2011

Wanted to let you know that I will be thinking of you tonight just like every other night but especially tonight. Starting a new year with you not here is not easy.

Happy New Year

Miss you, Love you always,

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW 5/11/04

December 31, 2010

Wanted to wish you a Happy Anniversary. Would have been 29 years today.


Miss you, Love you always,

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW 5/11/04

November 14, 2010

I know it's been awhile since I was last here but I wanted to share some good news. We have been blessed with another Granchild today. Joseph Michael was born at 10:48 this morning. He weighed a whopping 8lbs. 15ozs. Christina and baby are doing great. No complications. Everything went very smoothly. I wish you could be here to see him and hold him. I can't believe this is our 6th Grandchild.

Still miss you and think about you everyday.

I'll give Joey a big hug and kiss from you.



Miss you, Love you always

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr. EOW 5/11/04

September 7, 2010

Hey Doug........just wanted to drop in a let you know that I miss ya Bud. Hard to believe you've been gone for so long.
Guess you know you're going to be a grandpa again!
Just so you know......it's golf season again and of course, every time I pick up the 7 iron, I think of you old pal.

Till next time.......Ciao

Mike

Mike Hart
Forever Friend

May 28, 2010

Here it is 6 years since you have been gone. There’s nothing I can say that I haven’t said so many times before. I still think of you every day. I really hate this week because your anniversary date and National Police Week fall in the same week. So many reminders of that horrible day.

Everyone is doing fine. Some birthdays are coming up. Ashlyn will be 9 and Evan will be 8, both on May 25th. .It’s really hard to believe. They were practically babies when you left us .It’s really hard with you not being able to enjoy watching them grow up and they sure are growing up fast. Rylee is playing softball and Evan is playing baseball. I know you would have loved watching them play. When I watch them playing it reminds me of when you used to be an umpire when Christina played softball. There are so many things that happen that remind me of you.


Well I guess I’ll go for now but always remember, you are missed and thought of every day.



Miss you, love you always,

Sue
Widow, Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr., EOW, 5/11/04

May 10, 2010

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