Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

One of the best times that I had with Scot was when he, Linda, and I went coon bashing. It is a little known sport that I think Scot just made up. We drove around looking for coons with a flashlight and apparently when you found one you blinded it with the light and, I quote, "kick it til it dies!" I am still glad that we never actually saw a coon that night. Scot and I were only good friends for one summer, in 2003, but I will always remember how much fun we had and how much respect I had for the leaps of faith he made. No matter how much I miss him and wish the pain would go away, I don't wish him back here. He is in a place where there is no more suffering, and I know he would rather be in heavan anyway, praising God. Riding in the car, sitting at the beach, singing to the radio, saving the lawn mower, teaching my sister how to eat corn on the cob, getting lost on the way home, sharing each others secrets, I cherished Scot's company, even for the short time I was what I considered a friend.

Brittany Crofoot
Friend

August 2, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER BEYERSTEDT,
MAY YOU FIND SOME COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOU'RE IN SO MANY PEOPLE'S HEARTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU,

OHIO
pray for our troops
overseas, and those who keep are streets safe here at home.

August 2, 2005

It hurts even more to see such a young brother pay the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace Officer Beyerstedt, God bless you and your family.

Officer Keith E. Nicholas
Warren Police Department (Mass.)

August 1, 2005

My condolences in your loss to the law enforcement families at KVCC, Mattawan PD, and Cassopolis PD. I never had the opportunity to meet Scot but have heard so much about him in the past week. Having gone through the loss of a Vern Brann, fellow officer in neighboring Battle Creek in May of this year, I feel your pain. The man who caused Scot's death will be caught and brought to justice.

To Scot's family if you ever need anything just ask as you are our family as well.

Rest in Peace Scot

PSO Kevin Callahan
Springfield Department of Public Safety

August 1, 2005

There are no words that can ease the pain of this great loss. Officer Scot Beyerstedt was an exceptional officer and the department is greiving over this loss. Prayers are for his family, fellow officers and all of the men and women in blue.
God Bless all of you.

Deb Schmidt Mother of a Police Officer

August 1, 2005

Scot had a smile that radiated the love he had for people. He was a kind and gentle young man with the leadership skills that would normally be displayed by a 20 year veteran of law enforcement.
When he graduated from the academy my words to him were that he would become chief someday and not to forget us.
I had no idea that he had a bigger calling...
He was a true follower of Jesus and has left us with a great example of how we should live our lives. Putting our faith before all.
I will remember you for this, Scot.
Thank you!!!
XO

XO VandenBrink
Kalamazoo Law Enforcement Training Center

August 1, 2005

GOD BLESS SCOT, HIS FAMILY AND HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

DAVID JEWELL DEPUTY CHIEF RETIRED
JEFFERSON COUNTY (LOUISVILLE) KY PD

August 1, 2005

Rest in peace young brother

BH
BGPD

August 1, 2005

Rest in peace young brother

August 1, 2005

Officer Beyerstedt,

Rest in peace, you will not be forgotten

M.Fontaine
California Dept Of Corrections

August 1, 2005

to the family of officer beyerstedt you are in my thoughts and prayers durring this most difficult time in you life. officers from all over the state of michigan showed up for the funeral of my daughters mother who was killed in the line of duty on 12/04/04 i just wish i culd do the same for you .
to the officers of the Mattawan Police department my prayers are allso with you during your time of los just know that scot is now watching you from heaven and will guied you on you tour of duty

Robert and Elaine Foster-Thornton
Friend and daughter of Officer Melissa M. Foster EOW12/04/04

robert and elaine foster-thornton

July 31, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

July 31, 2005

SCOT THOUGH I NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET, HEARING YOU ON THE RADIO, I COULD TELL YOU HAD THE PROFESSIONLISM AND DEDICATION THAT IT TAKES TO BE A MAN IN BLUE. GOD BLESS

OFC. PHIL LUCAS
HARTFORD P.D. MI.

July 31, 2005

I am so saddened that there is yet another tragic death of such a young officer. Having lost my fiancee when he was only 20, I can unfortunately relate to the thoughts and emotions of all those who knew and loved Scot. I wish there were some words of wisdom or some advice to give you all that would at least ease the pain and make life more bearable especially for the next bit of time. That is just not the case. All I can do is tell you to pray and turn to the Lord to lift your burdens of sorry, confusion, and tremendous heartache. He will be your strength when you are at your weakest points. God bless you all and thank you for sharing Scot with the rest of the world.

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Cole Martin
Chatsworth, GA P.D.
E.O.W. April 25, 2003

July 31, 2005

"Blessed are the peacekeepers; for they shall be called the children of God." May you rest easy young hero.
Miguel Ortiz, brother of Deputy Jerry Ortiz E.O.W 06/24/2005 Los Angeles Sheriff Dept.

July 31, 2005

RIP HERO!

Police Officer

July 31, 2005

I am very sorry that I never had the oppurtunity to meet and speak with you personally. Today was your funeral, and I learned what a wonderful person you were and the inspiration that you were to those in your life. Your positive influence will carry on. Rest easy.

Deputy Julie Erickson
Van Buren County Sheriff Office

July 31, 2005

We love you Officer Scot. Mattawan will miss you greatly. Our prayers go out to your family and to your fellow officers.

A Friend
Mattawan Resident

July 30, 2005

you will truely be missed by your brothers and sisters in blue. God bless your family during this time.

officer
kentwood PD

July 30, 2005

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Scot long, however in the short time I did know him, he touched my life. He will be missed. So tragic, so young, so loved.

Diane Benet Dispatcher
Cass County SO

July 30, 2005

Rest easy brother, you will never be forgotten.

My prayer and thoughts go out to the family and loved ones of Officer Scot Beyerstedt.

Trooper
Maine State Police

July 30, 2005

I once saw a police car at the age of three, and thought,
"That’s what I want to do, and that’s who I want to be."
"I want to have my red and blues flashing at you."
I want to be the one who pulls you over when you’re driving too fast,
I want to be the one to help when you run out of gas.
I want to be the one little kids look up to,
I want to be the one who knows just what to do.
I want to be the one who locks you up when you beat your wife,
I want to be the one who’ll lay down his life.
I want to be the one who’s mad at you,
Because you’ve been drinking and you thought,
"I’m fine, I’ll drive home too."
And I don’t want to be the one knocking on your door saying,
"Daddy didn’t wear a seatbelt, he won’t be coming home anymore."
Now when the time for me has come,
And you’re wondering where I’ve gone.
Don’t worry, I’m never far away,
I’ll be watching you each and every day.
Just look in your rearview mirror and you’ll see that’s where I’ll be,
Always watching and waiting,
Always with my red and blues watching over you...

Godspeed Officer Beyerstedt, you were so young, but I'm sure you were doing what you loved.

Patrolman
Indianapolis Police Department

July 30, 2005

Rest easy, Brother, as you will not be forgotten. Your watch is now ours.


"We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here." -- Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address

Trooper
Michigan State Police

July 30, 2005

RIP Brother. Others will pick up where you left off.

Anonymous

July 29, 2005

GodSpeed Scot. We will take over the watch from here.

Retired Deputy Sheriff

July 29, 2005