Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and keep you always. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

November 7, 2004

God speed brother. We'll carry on the task at hand. We need you to please watch over us and pray for us. Thank you for your time in the service and your time on the streets. God bless your family.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff

November 7, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
SPECIAL AGENT BALCHUNAS, HIS FAMILY AND
CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

November 7, 2004

Rest in peace Agent Balchunas. You will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

November 7, 2004

DAY IS DONE
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER, OR THE SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHTM,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL, SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY.
AS WE GO THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

It is said that EVIL flourishes when good men do nothing.

To the family of this brave officer who gave all so that others might live, I extend my deepest sympathy and gratitude for your continued sacrifice.

To those of us who were left behind who still wear the badge, the mission continues... tomorrow is another Tour Of Duty... May God comfort you with the knowledge that you DO make a differance.

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

November 7, 2004

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of this Officer.
It saddens me everytime I see a new name added to the Fallen Officer List.

Thank You Agent Balchunas...for your time served protecting us all. May you now Rest in Peace.

Mother of a Police Officer

November 7, 2004

It is with heartfelt and my deepest sympathies to write a reflection for yet another hero who lost his life in the line of duty. God's peace be with you and your family, and brothers and sisters in blue. You, sir, are a true hero. Rest in peace, your sacrifice will be remembered always. Thank God for the men and women who are brave and risk their lives to protect citizens. Your selflessness is truly appreciated.

Michigan

November 7, 2004

Heaven has another HERO tonight. Thank you, Sir, for serving and protecting. Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace!

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

November 6, 2004

Thank you for your service.May God bless you and your family.

Senior Trooper Larry Brown
Wisconsin State Patrol

November 6, 2004

It is with a heavy heart that again I come here to offer my condolences to the Blachunas family, as well as the DOJ family. Your prayers are with you at this difficult time.

To those who are still out hunting for the suspects...stay strong and stay diligent...while they will face Judge and jury here on earth, take heart in knowing they will in time, face God and Jay too.

Special Agent Jay Balchunas, you are 10-7 sir, goodnight.

Aimee - A4259 - Dispatcher
Phoenix Police Department

November 6, 2004

Rest in peace. Watch over the brothers in blue.

LEO wife

November 6, 2004

To all that knew and loved Special Agent Balchunas. We send our condolences and hold you close in our hearts.

The Family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

November 6, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your dedication and service in protecting the people of Wisconsin.

L.E.O. Wife

November 6, 2004

Thank you for your service, Sir. You are remembered as a Hero to all, and shall never be forgotten for the sacrifice you made. God Speed.

Melissa S.
Friend of Jake Laird EOW 8/18/04

November 6, 2004

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

November 6, 2004

Thank you for being a wonderful and extremely active partner. More importantly you were an incredible friend and confidant as well. May God bless your soul. You will be greatly missed. We love you Jay.

Milwaukee Police Department

November 6, 2004

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
PSALM 23:4

Sgt.
Frankfort Police

November 6, 2004

God Bless You Agent Balchunas, My thoughts & Prayers are sent to the Division of Criminal Investigation & to your family & friends. May God be with you all during this time of need.

Tonya Stephenson, Private Citizen
Former Prairie du Chien, WI Resident

November 6, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

November 6, 2004

We have lost too many this year. With a sad heart thsi message is left. Go now in peace and our prayers are with your family.

SPD
Nebraska

November 6, 2004

Rest in peace my brother. You're fight was long and hard, but you are needed in better places than here. May the Lord Bless you and keep you. May his face shine upon you and your family.

We will find those responsible.

Wisconsin Police Officer

November 6, 2004

Rest In Peace Brother.

Cpl. D. Johansen
Federal Reserve System Police Services

November 6, 2004

Rest in peace, your service and your sacrifice will never be forgotton. You are a true hero.

Kayla Maskell-Daughter of Bruce Maskell

November 6, 2004

I am always saddened to learn of a fellow officer who will not be coming home. My sincere condolences to the Balchunas family and the members of the Wisconsin Dept of Justice. I am greatly saddened by your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time, and the years to come. Although our brotherhood has suffered a tremendous loss, we know that Jay is now safe in Gods arms guarding the gates of Heaven. God Bless you Jay, for all that you have been, and for all that you have meant, to the people whose lives you have touched...."

Sergeant Richard Lopez
United States Capitol Police

November 6, 2004

Thoughts and prayers to family, friends and co-workers from management and staff at Waukesha County Communications.

Paul Logan, Communications Supervisor
Waukesha County (WI) Communications

November 6, 2004