Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers goes out to the family, friends and members of the Cleveland Police Department. May God bless you all. Office Jonathan A. James Schroder rest in peace my brother.

Sgt. Garey Bostick
Office Of Naval Intelligence Police Department

September 1, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Oficer Jonathan Schroeder, and the Cleveland 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. Officer Schroeder, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 1, 2006

No words can bring comfort at this time but please know that you are in my prayers as you all travel this journey through grief.

Denise Scarbrough, Surviving Spouse
Sgt. Michael A. Scarbrough

September 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers to all who knew and now miss Officer Schroeder.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

September 1, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

September 1, 2006

dear family,

my thoughts & prayers are with you!


The final inspection”

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"


Author Unknown

c. porter
dalals area rapid transit police

September 1, 2006

I come to this site often to check reflections of someone dear to me that was taken in May. For the family and coworkers of Officer Schroeder, there are no words than can express how I feel for each of you. I will keep you in my prayers and may God be with you.
Tammy Jones
Loved one of Deputy Bill Jones EOW 5-11-06

September 1, 2006

Everytime I hear of another cop dying my heart just drops. I am originally from Cleveland but am now a cop in San Francisco. CPD I am sorry for your loss. Rest in peace. Here 10-7E means end of watch but we all rather say the cop is still 10-8 (In service) but just in a much better place.

Officer Nico Discenza #485
San Francisco Police Department

September 1, 2006

RIP Brother. We will take it from here. My thoughts and prayers are with the Schroeder family, friends, and the Cleveland PD.

Patrolman William A Mays Jr
Youngstown (OH) State University Police Department

September 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ofc. Schroeder and to his Brother/Sister Officers of Cleveland PD. It is truly a great loss to lose such a great officer. You will not be forgotten, Rest in Peace Brother!

Ofc. A. S. Dunn
Sandusky PD (OH)

September 1, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Jonathan A. James Schroeder as well as to the Cleveland Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Schroeder, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 1, 2006

GOD BLESS AND KEEP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOUR FAMILY AND THE CLEVELAND PD. YOUR A HERO AND THE LORD WILL KEEP YOU CLOSE HIM. WE HAD OUR TRAGEDY HERE IN TEXAS LAST JUNE AND LOST A HERO AND DEAR FRIEND. WE IN TYLER TEXAS KNOW WHAT YOUR FAMILY AND DEPARTMENT ARE GOING THRU. GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

DETECTIVE RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH CO SHERIFF TYLER, TX

September 1, 2006

May God be with your family and friends during this very difficult time. You are a true hero.

Detective
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

August 31, 2006

Sir, may God watch over your family and friends. May the coward that caused Ohio to grieve again be paid back for what he has caused.

We will keep your friends, co-workers and those closest to you in our thoughts and prayers. Rest easy sir, we have the watch from here.

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

August 31, 2006

May God be with the family of Officer Schroeder. The benefits Officers receive may not be that of material things but the warmth they feel when they know they have a job well done. I COMMEND YOU OFFICER JONATHAN A. JAMES SCHROEDER, JOB WELL DONE

K-9 Officer Matt Allen
Dawson Springs P.D. KY.

August 31, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

August 31, 2006

Just today I walked around the National Law Enforcement Memorial walls and touched names of men and women I have never met,now I will be seeing yours there. I wish I could say or do something to make a situation such as this never have to happen again and a wife or husband never has to go through this. Thank you for being a HERO!

Christine
Wife of Ofc Fairfax County PD, Virginia

August 31, 2006

Rest in Peace P.O. Jonathan Schroeder. As a 10 year veteran and also the father of a six month old son, I realize our similar stage of life. My prayers are with your wife and child. May the love and protection of our Lord and the Police Family enfold them.

"The Wicked Flee When No Man Pursueth but the Righteous are Bold as a Lion......."

Detective
Chicago Police Department

August 31, 2006

My family's prayers go out to you and your family. As a police famiy and having to live in the city, we thank God that officers like you make so many sacrifices to keep us safe. We will never forget what you did for us.

Wife of a Cleveland Police Officer

August 31, 2006

a.j. my brother, you looked out for me 7 years ago on my first day, and many more after that. i know we all used to laugh about how damn stupid i looked on that video!! don't know if i could laugh about it again. it was an honor to know you as a friend, and as a policeman. i shed many tears today for your loss, for our loss. i was going over kevin walsh's house the other night a was behind you and i wanted to beep my horn and bust your balls for a minute, but it was late and i didn't want to bother you....it hurts that is was the last time i saw you...i didn't stop you, but i'll yell it to you now..."take me to the river"....rest wherever you may be my brother, and i'll crack another beer for you...take care bro....

CLEVELAND POLICE/1ST-2ND DISTRICT

August 31, 2006

Rest in peace my brother, we'll take it from here
"Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the children of God" Matthew 5:9

Deputy Corbin M35
Madison County Sheriff's Office, Rexburg Idaho

August 31, 2006

I am not LEO but have the greatest respect for all who serve in LE and the force is dimished by the loss of any officer.

I write purely to convey my deepest sympathies to all his family and friends. I am greatly saddened.

Chris

August 31, 2006

Our hearts and prayers are with Officer Schroeder's family. He will never be forgotten.

Heather
daughter of a Cleveland police officer

August 31, 2006

Your life and what you stood for is the reason I became a police officer. You chose to live your life according to your beliefs and in the end, you never wavered from those convictions. The citizens of Cleveland have been reminded once again that police work is a noble but dangerous profession which calls for tremendous self sacrifice and a sworn commitment to serve and protect. Those of us in the law enforcement community will never forget the legacy you left behind. You are a hero Officer John Schroeder. We thank you and may God bless you.

Anonymous
Columbus Division of Police

August 31, 2006

Your life and what you stood for is the reason I became a police officer. You chose to live your life according to your beliefs and in the end, you never wavered from those convictions. The citizens of Cleveland have been reminded once again that police work is a noble but dangerous profession which calls for tremendous self sacrifice and a sworn commitment to serve and protect. Those of us in the law enforcement community will never forget the legacy you left behind. You are a hero Officer John Schroeder. We thank you and may God bless you.

Anonymous
Columbus Division of Police

August 31, 2006