Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace hero you will never be forgotten

PO. Rollhauser
BPD

October 10, 2005

I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy to Officer Saffran family, friends, and the Chesapeake Police Department. My thoughts and prays are with you all. To Officer Saffran, you are a true hero. I salute you for your military/police service. The heavens has one more shining star; May your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

October 10, 2005

My family and I were down in Virginia Beach just celebrating the birthday of my brother's son. It was such a joyful event to see my brother's son growing up to be quite the big boy even though Rodney has passed.

While celebrating, it was a horror when I heard the news of this officer because it brought all those horrible memories back to me.

To the friends, family, and coworkers of Officer Michael Kevin Saffran I send to you my heartfelt condolences. This time is not easy and I can remember it too well.

But know that time is the healer and even though Michael is gone from this earth, his memory will live on forever in Virginia.

Virginia officers are wonderful people who support family and friends a long time after someone in their department passes on. They are truly remarkable people as I am sure that Officer Saffran was.

He died a hero and I'm know he lived each day one too.

My prayers, as well as my families, go out to all of you during this time. I had to leave the area to go back home but know that my heart and soul are there with all of you now through this difficult time.

To Officer Michael Kevin Saffran, I hope you meet my brother in heaven. He was a wonderful man and all you wonderful men should stick together. Watch over your family and give them the strength they need to cope through this time.

God Bless to all of you.

Gina Pocceschi Boyle
Sister of VA Beach Fallen Officer Rodney Pocceschi (EOW 6/23/03)

October 10, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the wife, kids, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Saffran. May God bless you all in this terrible time of loss.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

October 10, 2005

Once again the hampton roads law enforcement community has suffered a loss of a brave hero. You gave the ultimate sacrafice, but be reassured your selfless act of heroism will never be forgotten. Rest in peace angel in blue. You will remain in our hearts forever.

Deputy E. J. Scott
VBSO

October 10, 2005

My condolences to Officer Saffran's family and the CPD for their loss. Officer Saffran has my highest respect for the courage and selflessness he displayed in a horrible situation. You carried on your family tradition honorably.

MPO T. Walters
VBPD

October 10, 2005

We extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to the family and friends of Officer Saffran.Rest easy brother,we will take it from here.YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.

PO S.Harris #381
Cicero PD,Cicero IL Gang Crimes Unit

October 10, 2005

May God bless Officer Saffran's service to country and community. Peace be with his family, friends, and fellow Officers in this time of loss. I can only aspire to be such a hero as he. Fair winds and following seas brother.

Virginia Officer
Newport News Police Department

October 10, 2005

Officer Saffran,
You and Your family are in our prayers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

October 10, 2005

OFFICER SAFFRAN MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

October 10, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

October 10, 2005

Officer Saffran,
You and your family will be in my prayers.
As a citizen of Chesapeake, I realize that it is the public safety personnel that help make this a such a nice place to live. Your sacrifice will always be remembered.

Doug Jones, Former Harford County Deputy Sheriff (MD)

Doug Jones

October 10, 2005

There are never any words that can express words when a warrior makes the supreme sacrifice. While I didn't know Officer Saffran I am proud and saddened that he gave his life so that the rest of the citizens in the City of Cheapeake can rest knowing there are officers like Mike patroling the streets and keeping them safe from harm.

Lieutenant Mario Pietrucci
Chesapeake Police (retired 1991)

October 10, 2005

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI.

October 10, 2005

Mike, as your Field Training Officer I had the pleasure to know you on both a professional level as well as a personal level. I will never forget the feeling that I felt when I recieved that devastating phone call telling me you had paid the ultimate sacrifice. That is a feeling that I will haunt me forever. I am very proud of you and I will forever miss the smile and laugh that I came to love, along with the conversations we shared in the car during the shift. My life has now changed and there will always be an emptiness in my heart that will never be filled. I'm very proud to have been your Field Training Officer and never a day will go by that I wont reflect on the times we shared both on and off duty. Please watch over each of us as we continue to perform the job you loved so much. You and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Field Training Officer J.J. Blount
Chesapeake Police Department

October 10, 2005

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

October 10, 2005

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER.

BUZZ
NORFOLK POLICE

October 10, 2005

MY BROTHER, WHAT A HONOR TO LEAVE A TRUE HERO A REFLECTION. MAY YOUR DEPARTMENT AND THE CITIZENS OF YOUR CITY NEVER FORGET YOU OR YOUR BRAVERY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. OUR PRAYERS TO THE ONES WHO WERE WOUNDED IN THE PURSUIT OF THE BANK ROBBER.

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

October 10, 2005

Officer Michael Saffran gave his life protecting his community. It's sad to see another officer leave us. You and your family and coworkers are in our thoughts and prayers. You are now on the peaceful side where there is no violence in God's Kingdom. We shall all serve together one day. Stay safe on the other side brother.

First Sergeant Salvatore A. Torellli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA

October 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Chesapeake Police Department and the family of Officer Saffran. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Officer Saffran. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

October 10, 2005

Rest in peace brother in blue. You paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep society safe. This reminds us how dangerous and unroutine our job is. Thank you for watching over us, and for serving our country. To the family: Know that your loved one will never be fogotten in the law enforcement community. My deepest symphathy is with you all.

Ofcr J.L
VBPD

October 10, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Saffran.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

October 10, 2005

May God watch over you. May he protect your wife and two children.

Trooper
PSP

October 10, 2005

Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of immeasurable grief.

My son, Deputy Kevin Michael Sherwood, was taken from us on October 9, 2003, and we, as survivors, know your pain. There are thousands of us out there who offer you prayers and love during this time.

May God be with you during this long, difficult journey that you are embarking on.

Mary Fisher

Mother
Deptuy Kevin M. Sherwood, EOW 10/09/03

October 10, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Saffran, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Officer Saffran, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

October 10, 2005