Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Metternich. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

August 15, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother. You will always be Remembered and Never Forgotten. As you walk the streets of Heaven keep it safe for when we meet again.

This is a poem I found and wanted to share to my Brothers:

The Motorcycle Officer's Poem reads as follows:
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble; they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes; you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

Officer Lance Scott T26
Jackson Police Department
Traffic Unit

Officer Lance Scott
Jackson Police Dept. Motor Unit

August 15, 2006

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. Albert Einstein

Corporal Metternich -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

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

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

August 15, 2006

Thank you MOTORMAN for all that you have done!! You will be truely missed by all that knew you. Now it is your duty to watch over all of your friends and family at BRPD. You are gone but not forgotten!!!!

JD

August 15, 2006

Rest In Peace,My prayers go out to the family,friends and co-workers.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

August 15, 2006

To the family, friends, loved ones, and the brothers and sisters who wear the badge of law enforcement. It is so sad to come to this website and see another one of our heroes gone do to carelessness. Our prayers, and condolences go to you all.
"ITS SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY"...
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.
Author Unknown
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Canon City Internet Radio (The Chauffeur Internet Radio)

August 15, 2006

GOD Bless you and your family.

Hero's never die; they just take on new assignments.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

August 15, 2006

ITS SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY...

It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.

Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.

They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.

Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.

So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

By

Author Unknown

Rest in Peace, Brother…
“Former Motorman”

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

August 15, 2006

MOTOR OFFICERS

It sounds like thunder from far away
But the skies are blue and bright…
And soon they crest the hill nearby,
And ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with a powerful sound,
And they make some hearts beat fast…
The look so proud and noble,
like Knights from the past.

Side by side they always ride,
And seem to move as one…
From early in the morning light,
to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them,
From the cars that pass them by…
And young ones ask their parents,
Why the men have mirrors for eyes.

They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you…
They ask to ride, and do so with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like the men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light…
Then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.

Sometimes when one has fallen,
Never to ride again…
You can hear the others calling,
Like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride,
and their thunder is a mournful sound…
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us,
When the teardrops fall to the ground.

So if you see one riding, and you look into his face…
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind…
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again

Sgt. Don Taulli
Riverside Police Department
Riverside, California

Sergeant Don Taulli
Riverside Police Department Riverside, California

August 15, 2006

To officer Christopher Metternich

Thank you for your dedicated service. You will be missed by your family, friends, and all members of the police department family. No words I can say can easy your family's pain as I have found. We are praying for you and your family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers 101
E.O.W. 04-24-2006

PO Chris Chambers
St Louis Co Police Dept Mo

August 15, 2006

From one Motor Unit to another we have not only lost a friend but a brother our thoughts and prayers go out to you guys and the family, just know he is watching over you now may god bless you all.

Deputy Andrew D. Dawson, Motor Officer
Leon County Sheriff's Office

August 15, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Cpl. Metternich; may he rest in peace and always be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm- LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

August 15, 2006

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

Patrolman

August 15, 2006

We are remembering you. Thank you for your service.

Civilian
Seattle Police Department

August 15, 2006

Chris,
You will truly be missed! You were such a sweetheart with the best sense of humor. You could make anyone laugh! I know you are entertaining Jesus right now..

To Mrs Metternich,
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Your husband was a good man. If you need anything we are here for you.

Rest in Peace Fallen brother
Tiffany

Communications Ofc T. Kennedy
Baton Rouge City Police

August 15, 2006

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 15, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

August 15, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Corporal Metternich, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

August 15, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal Christopher Metternich, and the Baton Rouge P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Corporal Metternich, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 15, 2006

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office

August 15, 2006

Out thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, at a time like this prayer will help us all threw this time. From one family member to another we will not forget.

Uncle of Mississippi
State Trooper
Paul Denham K13
E.O.W. 12-27-99

Danny Gibson

August 15, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

August 15, 2006

may god bless corp.metternich and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

August 15, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathys to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Christopher Metternich. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, CNY

August 15, 2006

Motorman, Thank you my brother for your service. Family, be very proud of him. Godspeed. You will never be forgotten. Rest well. My shift today is dedicated to you.

Senior Motor Officer M. Thurmond
MPD

August 15, 2006