Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Faatz:

I did not know you, but know all too well of the pain of losing someone in the line of duty. You gave your life trying to protect the citizens of Atlanta. You will be honored and remembered for your ultimate sacrifice.

Rest in Peace!
PD wife

Police wife
georgia

August 12, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Atlanta Police Department.

Fallen but never forgotten

Officer Bryan Laurie
Haltom City Police Texas

August 12, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Officer Peter William Faatz and his fellow officers with the Atlanta Police Department:

I wanted to express my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Peter was killed in the line of duty. I hope that you are comforted by the support of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. There are many people who will help you on the painful journey ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Although I never had the privilege of meeting Peter, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by loved ones and friends. His valor and courage will never be forgotten.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Peter was robbed of his life so young and so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Peter gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 3, 2006.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 11, 2006

Car accidents take far too many lives of our Brothers and Sisters, but they are often just that, accidents. Officer Faatz, you only got to give 16 months of your life to the Atlanta Police Department, but I’m sure you’ll give the rest of eternity to your fellow officers when they respond to calls, always warning them that the next corner might bring danger.

God Bless and Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 11, 2006

Heaven has another HERO today. May GOD bless your family and friends now. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

August 10, 2006

Faatz, you were always there for me. Whenever I pulled out on a traffic stop, I know you would be pulling up behind me. Whenever I'm responding to a fight call I could always count on you to advise radio you would be in route with me. I can't help but to think of our last conversation the night before your accident. You let me borrow a pair of your handcuffs and when I raised you on radio to return them, you told me "go ahead and hold on to them, I'm already Code 8." It's just not fair. Everyday I try to process the fact that you're not here with us anymore, but I can't seem to do that. I keep waiting to hear your voice on the radio pulling out on a 54. I keep waiting for you to call and bug me about going out to the bar. Faatz, I miss you.

Police Officer Melonie E. Mague
Classmate/Friend APD Zone 3

August 10, 2006

America's streets must be running red with blood with
all the deaths of leos. Every time I come here to leave
a reflection, I feel like my words get emptier and emptier. I am truly sorry for your loss...a loss too great
for words.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

August 10, 2006

You demonstrated your strength in every thing you did. I trust that you are watching over us now. We'll take it from here. Rest well my friend, we'll see each other again.

Officer J. Leach
Atlanta Police/Friend

August 9, 2006

Rest in peace brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

August 9, 2006

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

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

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

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

August 9, 2006

Faatz, Burgess told me... I know we didn't know eachother very well, but we were brothers in green while we were stationed in Japan together, and we are brothers in blue now. You will NOT be forgotten. God bless your family.
Semper Fi

Ptlm Richard Freeman
Mishawaka Police, In / USMC MP

August 9, 2006

Officer Faatz,
Thank-you for your service. You protected your community and kept it safe. You will always be remembered as a hero. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Atlanta Police Department. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

August 8, 2006

Faatz, I can't believe this... I let the folks at MCAS Beaufort PMO know, a lot of the folks we know are still there. You always were ready with an answer to anything, even if I didn't always agree I, I have to admit you had a lot of good stuff to say. You are a good Marine still and I hope you rest in peace.

PT2 George Erdel
Beaufort Police Dept

August 8, 2006

Rest in Peace now sir,,,my prayers go out to the family,friends and co-workers

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

August 8, 2006

Your family is in my prayers, I pray that God is with your family in their time of need!

Officer J. Loahr #2755
Colorado Springs PD

August 8, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

August 8, 2006

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Officer Faatz -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Officer Faatz -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

August 8, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. May you rest in peace Peter.

Alisha Ryder
Friend of the Family

August 8, 2006

Rest in Peace.

Federal Agent
Department of Justice

August 8, 2006

Officer Faatz, you were just doing your job, how do things like this happen?

May God watch over your family and friends and may they find solace somewhere.

Rest easy sir, we have the watch from here.

Friends of Larry R Cox EOW 4/21/05
Chillicothe Ohio Police Department

August 8, 2006

This is a very sad time for all of us. I ran a call with Ofc Faatz the week before the accident. It was an assault call, not even his call, but he wanted to stop and check on us. He stayed and talked for a few minutes to make sure we were all right. I have worked for other ems services and never felt as much a part of the family as I do with APD. I am hoping that we can all make it through this difficult time. Faatz you will missed by all and I am in hopes that we can help look after your brothers and sisters on the street.

Medic
Grady EMS

August 7, 2006

Rest now my Brother in Blue. Though your time here with us is come to a close, your job to watch over us all has just begun. Watching over us all is a much greater responsibility and honor. You will be surrounded by best of the best who have gone on before you to watch over us. To your family and friends the healing process never ends, it just becomes easier to talk about.

The Surviving Officer from Chris Betts EOW 12-22-02

Investigator J.M.Weinmann
E.P.P.D. VIPER UNIT

August 7, 2006

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

August 7, 2006

May you rest in peace and we'll have the watch now.

Officer Jose Duarte
Douglas Arizona Police Department

August 7, 2006

May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and you rest peacefully "High on the mountain". I pray your family and friends find comfort in the reflections left by your extended LE family.

D/Sgt. Vence WoodsS
Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality-Office of Criminal Invest.

August 7, 2006