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.

I saw the Heavens open up.
The Earth shook with Fear.
For Evil, knew of God's Army.
They were Heroes.....
Men on Steel Horses.

Sgt. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp. Police Motor Unit, Mont. Co. PA

May 13, 2004

To the family and friends of Chief Shertzer, and to the LBPD members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time here, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Bartow, FL

May 13, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Chief Douglas Shertzer. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

May 13, 2004

Yet the life of another hero is taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Chief Shertzer. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

May 13, 2004

Thank you for all the years Chief. Sir, you will never be forgotten sir.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare City P.D. Clare, Mich.

May 13, 2004

To the Family, Fellow Officers and Friends, Of Chief Douglas Shertzer Sr. May God Grant you the Serenity to accept the things you cannot change, Courage to change the things you can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.May this Blue Warrior rest in Peace.....

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp P.D. Lewisburg, Pa.

May 13, 2004

May God bless Chief Shertzer,his loved ones and the LBPD.I feel your hurt,your sorrow and your pain.Look to the Lord Jesus Christ in your time of need.Rest in peace brother.

Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy Class 89

May 13, 2004

On behalf of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Department, Asheville, NC. I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Chief Shertzer Sr. I lost my husband, Sgt. Jeff Hewitt, on April 4th, 2004. Jeff was killed in the line of duty while serving committment papers. I am greatful for Chief Shertzer for the protection he provided to his community as well as the other many officers who risk their lives daily. My heart breaks for the family, friends and fellow officers. My prayers are with all of you.

Tracie M. Hewitt

Tracie M. Hewitt
Buncombe County Sheriff's Dept

May 12, 2004

A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero dies but one.

May God be with Chief Shertzer and his family in there time of grief

"I am my brothers keeper"


109th Cadet Class, Austin Police Department

May 12, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS CHIEF SHERTZER'S FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME, AND MAY THEY FEEL HIS LOVE AND COMFORT. MY BROTHER, THANKS FOR 23 YEARS OF SERVICE TO YOUR CITY AND COUNTRY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

May 12, 2004

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family

LT JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

May 12, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you

Shannon
concerned citizen

May 12, 2004

My prays go out to the Family and Friends. Once again another HERO is taking away from us. I'm sure that he will be watching all of us from Heaven. R.I.P. Sir

L.E.A.P. Intern Robert Lawrence III
Montgomery County Police Department, Maryland

May 12, 2004

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

May 12, 2004

America lost another Hero today. Chief Shertzer was doing what he loved, helping the people of his city. now he is walking the streets of heaven. go rest my brother, we will take over from here. to the family and friends. please put your faith in God he will help you.

Sgt. W. M. Riley
Aragon Ga police Dept.

May 12, 2004

Chief Shertzer,

As I one month old motor officer myself I feel deeply for your family. May God bless them and you. We will have the watch.

Ofc. W Murray
Seattle Motor Unit

May 12, 2004

You will be missed by many. You are now protecting the heavens Blue Angel. Rest in peace Chief Douglas Shertzer.

May 12, 2004

To the Shertzer Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God be with you.

Andrea Lomas- sister of NJ State Trooper

May 12, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 12, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Chief Douglas Shertzer's family, friends, and co-workers with the Lititz Borough Police Department.

God bless our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

May 12, 2004

It's a Thin Blue Line my Brother, but it's a strong Blue Line. It knows no state boundaries and does not break. Even death will not sever the tie that binds. Rest in Peace & knowledge that your loved ones are never alone. We are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson, U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Polce

May 12, 2004

Chief Douglas A. Shertzer Sr. rest in peace. Your 23 yrs. of service will never be forgotton. To the family and friends of Chief Shertzer you have my sympathy. To the members of the Lititz Police Department keep up the good work and besafe.

Cpl. Bryan Taylor
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Tampa, Fl.

May 12, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Douglas, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

May 12, 2004

To the family and co-workers of Chief Shertzer. Iam terribly sorry for this tragic accident. I wish there were words that I could write to take away what you all must be feeling. The chief is in a much better place and you will always be able to see him in the sun and stars. To live on in the hearts of others is to not die at all. God Speed Chief Shertzer. You tour is complete. Thank You for your sacrifice.

Corporal
N/a

May 12, 2004

It breaks my heart everyday when I check the ODMP and see that another officer has been killed in the line of duty.

Rest in peace and please watch over ALL officers. Keep them safe! Thanks for your tour of duty, you can rest now and be that angel and soar that sky.

Stefanie- LEO wife

May 12, 2004

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