Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To those I Love and Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, Let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while for if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart,

I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near
And if you listen wih your heart, you'll
Hear all of my love around you soft and clear

And when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and say,
"Welcome Home"

In memory of a great friend
Gone but not forgotten......141

PCSD

September 17, 2004

Deputy Gunsell and family,
My heart is heavy when I hear another Officer has fallen. My thoughts will be with you and your family always. You will never be forgotten. The Michigan law enforcement family will take care of your family here on earth. And when your wife is ready, there will be people here she can turn to and count on. Please watch over your brothers and sister who continue to selflessly put their lives in danger in order to keep us safe.

Angie Marshall
wife of Tpr Kevin Marshall
Michigan State Police
e.o.w 7/7/03

September 17, 2004

I just wanted to thank all of those who have left a reflection, the family of John deeply appreciates all your kind words and prayers. He will be deeply missed as an officer, a father, a brother, a son, an uncle and a friend.
We miss you so, we were proud of all you did, we will try to remember what you always said 'it'll be alright'.
We Love You.
Michelle, Evean and Marlee Gunsell

Michelle Gunsell

September 17, 2004

John was one of my very dearest friends and is missed very much by those of us who were blessed by knowing such a great man. My heart goes out to everyone touched by this lose as it is very great for everyone in our community. John was one of those rare people you meet that when you meet them you can't help but like them. He was always in a good mood and made those around him laugh and smile by the funny and witty things he would say. He was also the type of person who would help anyone he could and wouldn't ask for anything in return. John could always be counted on for advice or if you just needed to talk. Rest in Peace John you will never be forgotten.

Sheree Whittredge

September 17, 2004

Thank you for your service to our state. Please watch over your brothers and sisters in blue! Give your family the strength they need to get through this difficult time!

Michigan Resident

September 16, 2004

May God watch over Deputy Gunsell. He is to be considered a Hero and is now on patrol with all his fallen brothers. May God watch over his family during this very trying time.

Robert Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief (Ret)
Riverside Police Dept. Riverside, IL

September 16, 2004

I will miss John. He was sweet, kind, funny, and most importantly honorable. He was a caring father and a hard working deputy. I loved him and I feel blessed that I met him and had the opportunity to share his life. I will never forget him. He will be in my heart forever.

His loving girlfriend,
Mary

Reserve Officer Mary Doran
Kalkaska Police Department

September 16, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Deputy Gunsell's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Otsego County Sheriff's Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Deputy Gunsell, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2004

Rest in peace my Brother! Your family will always be in our prayers

P.O.
Sterling Heights PD, MI

September 16, 2004

my dad always got a long with people unless you were in this cuffs and even then he was an ok guy thanks to all the kind people sending in there reflections. i just want to say to his brothers in arms godspeed and be safe.

Jordan Gunsell

September 16, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Gunsell.
I often look at the ODMP and read about fallen officers, but reading one from my home town took me by surprise. Otsego County lost a hero.
Rest in peace Deputy Gunsell.

Officer B. Malocha
Maryland Nat'l Cap. Park Police

September 16, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Deputy Gunsell for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

September 16, 2004

Deputy Gunsell rest in peace brother. See you in heaven..

Trooper
Michigan State Police

September 16, 2004

Deputy Gunsell rest in peace brother. See you in heaven..

Trooper
Michigan State Police

September 16, 2004

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Gunsell. God be with you and your family and friends.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

September 15, 2004

My condolences to the family of a brother Sheriff's Deputy. We are all diminished by the loss of a fellow officer.

Captain Michael Becker
Genesee County Sheriff Department

September 15, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the Gunsell Family and the Otsego County Sheriff Office. May God give you the strength to make it through this difficult time.

Deputy Robert Hager
Clare County Sheriff Department

September 15, 2004

I had the privilege of working with John when he was in Huron County working at Caseville PD. John always made people laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Lt. David Rothe
Bad Axe Police Department

September 15, 2004

Deputy Gunsell,

Rest in Peace my Brother...We will never forget your sacrifice. God Bless your family and the Ostego County Sheriff's Department..We will continue the fight..GODSPEED

Officer
NC

September 15, 2004

May you rest in peace now that you are in a safer place. May you watch over all of us to help guide us thru the day. May you be remembered for who you are, and the lives you touched.
God rest for you are not forgotten.

Inspector PA Gust
United States Customs Service (Detroit)

September 15, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers of Sheriff Gunsell you are in my prayers. I know to well what you are going through, and know what you are feeling. The only thing that kept me going was the fact that Clint loved being a police officer and he would not have traded places with anyone.
Deputy Gunsell your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Look Clint up for me and tell him we miss him dearly...

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

September 15, 2004

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO TODAY, DEPUTY GUNSELL, GO PATROL THE STREETS OF HEAVEN, WE WILL TAKE OVER FOR YOU HERE ON EARTH. TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY PLEASE PUT YOUR TRUST IN GOD, HE WILL CONFORT YOU.

SGT. W. M. RILEY
ARAGON POLICE DEPT.

September 15, 2004

May the Lord give your Family peace like only Him can in these times of grief. To the Dept., I am sorry for your irreplaceable loss.

Officer II Jorge Pacheco
MD Transportation Authority PD

September 15, 2004

With the sincerest sympathy and condolences to your family Deputy. I have four children myself, and my heart goes out to yours most of all. It is all so unfair that they lost you, but they will know at least you were doing an Honourable thing. They are in my prayers. Rest in Peace John, others have the watch now.

a colleague from the UK

September 14, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff John Gunsell and the Otsego County Sheriff's Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done John... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

September 14, 2004