Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother, may God bless you and keep you. You will be greatly missed by all in law enforcement. May God bless you and your family.

Patrolman

February 10, 2005

I was in the academy when Deputy Koester came to the LCSO. He seemed to be the proudest person to wear the Lake County Badge. He just transfered from my hometown and still loved its people.He is and will forever be part of a brotherhood I have come to love.To his family I leave Psalm 34:18.To the rest of us may we never forget freedom is never free.

Basic Recruit Bruce Portmess
Lake County Sheriffs Office

February 10, 2005

Brother, you leave a legacy that will not be soon forgotten! The passing of this life is only your first step behind the blue line. You can now watch over us and keep up in line and when our day comes you will be the first to grab my hand an pull me through! We are here as a family! Stay well and safe, work with St. Michael to be the protectors of the police!

APO W Aldridge
Savannah-Chatham Police

February 10, 2005

Rest in Peace my Brother. Your memory will live on through all of us and your family.

Deputy J. Creaser
Pinellas County Sheriff Office

February 10, 2005

May GOD bless you my brother as you have gone to be with our maker. May GOD Bless and keep your family safe for you.

All your brothers and sisters will be here praying for you and yours.

Sgt. Ed Owens
HCSO

February 10, 2005

Deputy Koester....you died a hero and you will live on as a hero...please watch over the rest of your Deputy Brethren everywhere....God speed, Sir...

wife of a Sgt
Macomb County Sheriff Dept, MI

February 10, 2005

I ARRIVED HOME THIS MORNING FROM WORK, AND AWOKE THIS AFTERNOON TO HEAR THAT A FELLOW BROTHER WAS TAKEN FROM US TODAY. IT UPSET ME THAT A COWARD TOOK A BELOVED BROTHER FROM US. DEPUTY KOESTER YOU ARE NOW IN A BETTER PLACE, AND I SPEAK FROM ALL YOUR FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTER WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU AND WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. TO THE WOUNDED DEPUTIES WE WISH THEM WELL AND HOPE FOR A FAST RECOVERY.

POLICE OFFICER
VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS, FL.

February 10, 2005

Once again blue blood has been shed and "our family" had lost yet another member, this time a brother. Rest in Peace Deputy, and thanks for a job well done, your work and dedication will never be forgotten. "In valor there is hope"

Sergeant in Illinois
Mill Creek PS

February 10, 2005

RIP Brother

71
MPD

February 10, 2005

All Law Enforcement Officers feel the pain of losing another brother. Rest in peace.

Deputy Sheriff
Wake County Sheriff's Office - Raleigh, NC

February 10, 2005

My heartfelt thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to the Koester family and to the Lake County Sheriff's Office as you mourn the loss of a such a great man. Today, Deputy Koester made the greatest sacrifice for what he believed in. His actions today made us all aware of the hero that has been living amongst us. May God Bless each and every one of you. Deputy Koester rest in peace and please watch over us.

Offcier L. T. Davis
Tampa PD

February 10, 2005

To all the Lake County Sheriff's Deps. may God be with all of you, and help you through this tough time, and to the family of Wayne Koester, we will keep you in our thoughts.

Police Officer
Detroit Police Department

February 10, 2005

My prayers go out to the Koester Family and the Lake County Sheriffs Office. Another Hero was called home to be with the Lord today. When a Police Officer is taken away suddenly from their loved ones, words can not cover the hurt. You are not alone, as you are a member of the largest family in the world and every Police Officer in the world will be their for you.

Deputy Koester you will never be forgotten, and will be a Guardian Angel to all the Officers working their beats. You lived your life like the true Hero you are.

May God bless the family of Deputy Koester. God Speed Deputy Koester, until we meet in heaven.

Officer W F Schrader
lakeland Police Department
Florida

Officer W F Schrader II
Lakeland PD Florida

February 10, 2005

Rest easy brother, the watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

February 10, 2005

You will surely be missed by all of those that you served with as a member of B Btry 1/265 ADA of the Florida Army National Guard.

YOU WERE AN INSPIRATION DURING THE STATE ACTIVE DUTY FOR THE ACTIVATION OF THE RECENT HURRICANES IN FLORIDA.

You were both a soldier and a dear friend.

Sgt. Greg K. Ewers
Florida Army National Guard

February 10, 2005

WAYNE KOESTER YOU ARE NOW AT PEACE GOD BLESS YOU. TO MRS. KOESTER AND CHILDREN AND FAMILY MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON YOUR LOSS. MY SON WAS KILLED ON DUTY JULY 03. HE WAS A RICHMOND POLICE OFFICER, D. WENDEL. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
MARILYN WENDEL PORT ORANGE FL.

February 9, 2005

Having been one of your Field Training Officers, Wayne, I never thought I'd be composing this message. Rest assured, we'll all watch out for your family from here on. Godspeed Brother, We'll see you on the other side.

Deputy Sheriff R.W. Dobbs
Lake County Sheriff's Office

February 9, 2005

Dear Friends, Finding this sight has been a blessing. As for Wayne's Family and people who will miss him, I want to thank each one for your prayers and thoughts. Wayne was in law enforcement over 10 years at two agencies and loved every day he served the community. We look a lot alike so every time I look in the mirror I see my Brother. Every day will be a challenge to give his family time to cope and understand that Police Officers are chosen from birth, this has to be because of the willingness to give your life for others with no thought of your own life. Wayne, we miss you and say Hi to Grand Pa. We Love You and Miss You.

Thanks to the Lake County Sheriff's office and all that are helping us get through this difficult time. God Speed and may he keep all Peace Officers safe. Victor S. Koester And Family

Victor S. Koester
Brother

February 9, 2005

I just saw the national news broadcast of your death tonight. A deep debt of gratitude for your service---it's a shame that your life and career was cut so short. My deepest thoughts go to your family, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time.

P.O.-Michigan

February 9, 2005

We are sorry for your loss.

Sgt. Edward C. Schreier
Worcester County Sheriff's Office Maryland

February 9, 2005

We miss you Wayne

Deputy Sheriff
Lake County Sheriff's Office

February 9, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God", Matthew 5:9. To the family, may God grant you peace.

Deputy M. McCoy
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

February 9, 2005

May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace.

Steven C. Makarunis, Deputy U.S. Marshal
United States Marshals Service

February 9, 2005

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We know all to well the pain and loss that you feel. Our son was killed while on patrol at the age of 20 and had been a Military Police Officer for six months. God will give you the strength to get through every day, even though we do not understand remember John 14;27

Mother of Fallen Military Police Officer PFC Brian T. Gleason 8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

February 9, 2005

Rest in peace brother, we will continue the watch. Please watch over us.

Trooper
FHP

February 9, 2005