Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Schroeder Family, I am the granddaughter of a police officer from California who also gave his life in the line of duty. His story is similar to yours. LT.William James Davis was shot to death while attempting to assist in the arrest of a criminal at a home in San Francisco, on January 4, 1928. My mother, Angela Davis, age 14, was so traumatized by her adored father's death that she seldom spoke of his passing with us. After her death in 2002, I found a newspaper article in her hope chest, telling the whole story. My grandpa was given a hero's funeral, too. As I watched the funeral procession for Officer Schroeder today, I thought of you and of my mom again. I am so sorry for your loss, and I thank you for the gift of his life to us all. May God bless him, may His light shine upon him, and may He fill your hearts with peace in the days ahead. Sincerely, your sister in Christ, Barbara Hathaway

Barbara J. Hathaway
Former Westpark neighbor

September 6, 2006

As the mother of a Michigan police officer, my heart and prayers go out to the family of Officer Schroeder...God Speed AJ...now we know he is with the angels.

Charlene Pittman
mother of a police officer

September 6, 2006

Many times we see how heros like you fall because of a tragic situation, but we are left with the comfort that God has taken you into his own. We also know that our lives our hearts and our community will never be the same without you. Thank you for your service and dedication to duty. May God bless your family and your fellow brothers in blue all over our great nation. You make us so very proud to know we were under your gentle yet firm hand of service. God Bless you.

Alan

September 6, 2006

Thank you for serving where others wouldn't. May God embrace you and hold your family tight in his arms during this difficult time. Although I never had the pleasure to meet you, I still hurt knowing a brother in blue died. Thank you again, my prayers are with your family.

Patrolman Cory Freadling
Olmsted Township PD

September 6, 2006

He was a great man and a hero. God Bless Him & His Family.

"His Smile"
by Judy Hartman

Some called him "little Larry",
some called him "squint"
His smile was his trademark,
wherever he went.
A room would brighten
when Larry came in
'cause the first thing you saw,
would be his grin!

A son and brother so precious;
a friend so true!
Whatever he had,
he'd share it with you!
A thought, a deed, a kind
word for a while
But always, oh always,
He'd share 'His Smile'.

Our hearts are breaking,
our thoughts are going wild!
We've lost our friend:
We've lost our child!
"But only for a while,"
I heard Jesus say
"He's been chosen for the
Master's Bouquet!"

Hand selected by Jesus from
this 'garden of life'
Gone to Heaven!-He's
through with this strife!
Why is he gone?
God only knows.
But Oh what a treasure,
A "smiling rose!"

The Schultz Family

September 6, 2006

my prayers and condolences goes out to officer schroeder and his family, god speed officer.

sgt. jorgensen
sherburn/welcome police

September 6, 2006

May god bless you and keep you safe. You will be forever remembered

Bianca Rosado

September 6, 2006

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Officer Schroeder -- The sacrifice you made for your community will not be forgotten.

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

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

September 6, 2006

Officer Schroeder, you have served your state and city with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Schroeder, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you all are now part of a much larger family that will always be there for you. To the men and women of the Cleveland Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on. Stay safe and watch each others backs. Rest in Peace..Brother.

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

September 6, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers of the Cleveland PD. Rest in peace, brother.

Cpl. David J. Bailey
Beckley Police Department, West Virginia

September 6, 2006

Officer Schroeder, thank you for being you. May God welcome you home with open arms. Every time I look above I will remember a true hero!

A.T.R.
North Royalton

September 5, 2006

God Bless you and your family. RIP Brother!

ofc B.Loveless
suffolk Pd, Va

September 5, 2006

AJ I met you while you were having lunch at a restaurant about a year ago and I haven't forgotten about you. When I found out that you were the fallen officer I was saddened. We had a great time that day. You will always be remembered. Justice will be served to the offender. You will be missed by everyone you protected. You are a great man who has gone home. You are in a better place now.

Explorer Mike Hornacky #546
Cuyahoga County Sheriff

September 5, 2006

Although I never knew you, I am honored to know you were out there protecting our families. Thank you for the sacrifice you have made. You honor our profession!

Deputy Chief Gene Bernal
Orlando Police Department

September 5, 2006

To the Schroeder Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Cleveland has lost a hero. For me personally, and on behalf of our department, God bless and keep you. I get choked up and am at a loss for words at a time like this. May Officer Schroeder rest in peace, and God's speed.

Chief Charles Doan
Plymouth, Ohio Police Department

September 5, 2006

Thank you, we will always remember your great sacrifice for our city, rest in peace bro.

Ptl.
Willoughby Police Dep.

September 5, 2006

People come into our lives for a reason, a season, a lifetime. When someone is in our life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need we have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist us through a difficulty, to provide us with guidance and support, to aid us phycially, emotionally, or spiritually. THEY MAY SEEM LIKE A GODSEND, AND THEY ARE.
When someone is in our life for a SEASON, it is because our turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They may bring us an experience of peace or make us laugh. They may teach us something we have never done. They usually give us an UNBELIEVABLE AMOUNT OF JOY.
LIFETIME relationships are a bit more difficult to let go of. The pain seems to grow, and we feel like a part of our life is dying. We relive every painful moment in an attempt to understand.

Our job is not to understand.

Our reasons, seasons, and lifetimes of moments we shared with PO AJ SHROEDER have taught us lifetime lessons. We must all find memories of AJ SHROEDER that bring us JOY, make us SMILE or LAUGH, make us PROUD to have known someone who did not hesitate to lay down his life so we could be safe. I KNOW I HAVE....

GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR NEXT ASSIGNMENT OFFICER SHROEDER

Det. Deirdre R. Jones #1332
CPD 2nd District Domestic Violence Unit

September 5, 2006

Rest in peace brother may god watch over your family and the rest of us as we do our duty. See you on the other side.

Ofc Thomas Caddell
MPDC

September 5, 2006

Vio con dias!!!(Go with God)

Patrolman Mark Sand
Lockland Ohio PD

September 5, 2006

AJ, your family, friends, and deparment are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest Easy brother!

Deputy K. Brown
BSCO, TN

September 5, 2006

I don't know what to do or say buddy I am just kinda numb, I will miss you with all my heart, I probably don't need to tell your family this because they know I will be there if they need anything.

Gary

Gary W. Kulka
Great Friend

September 5, 2006

I don't know Officer Schroeder but my heart goes out to his wife and family. To his wife and son, may you be comforted in the knowledge that he is still protecting you albeit from above. Know also that so many good people in this world share your sorrow at this senseless loss. May God and your faith keep you strong. My prayers are with you.

Joyce
None

September 5, 2006

Hero's never die; They just take on a new assignment.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest in Peace!

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

September 5, 2006

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Officer Schroeder's wife, son, family, friends and co-workers. I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Sheriff Deputy A.V. Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Vice President of Alabama COPS

September 5, 2006

AJ, God must have needed another great Policeman to guard the gates of Heaven. You are one of the finest Policeman I have had the opportunity to have known and worked with. You will be greatly missed. Please watch over your brothers and sisters in blue and keep all of us safe.

Michele Rivera, Detective
CPD

September 5, 2006