Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer Jonathan James "AJ" Schroeder

Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, August 31, 2006

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Reflections for Police Officer Jonathan James "AJ" Schroeder

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and sibling officers of Officer Schroeder during this terribly trying time. May the presence of the Lord guide all of you. Rest in peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

August 31, 2006

I told your traffic story in roll call tonight, and the shift was dedicated in your honor. Rest in Peace, brother.

Sgt. Randy O. Lamb
Wilkins Township, PA Police

August 31, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

OFFICER SCHROEDER, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

MAY THE LORD WATCH OVER THIS OFFICERS WIFE, AND HIS BEAUTIFUL 8 MONTH OLD BABY BOY. THIS CHILD MUST ALWAYS KNOW THAT HIS DADDY IS A HERO.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 31, 2006

Thank you, Officer Schroeder, for your service to the people of Ohio and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Your family as well as friends and co-workers will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

August 31, 2006

Godspeed my brother. I have lost many brothers in the line of duty, and let me assure you, you will never be forgotton, nor will the things you have done while on tour. May God bless you and your family, enjoy your rest, it was well deserved. You are a hero !! We all shed a tear when a brother falls.

D.Genton

Ex. Officer D.Genton
Retired

August 31, 2006

As I finish my shift, I decided to log onto the page quickly before going home. My heart sank seeing all the additional names added to the dreadful list since I was last here a few weeks ago. Knowing that you died today, while I am free to go home to my family just makes me wonder why. May your family know that they are not alone in their pain. It has rippled from coast to coast. Thank you to all of my brother/sister officers with Cleveland PD who work so hard to keep the streets safe for my relatives in your city.

Det. Kris Kisatsky
Long Hill Police, NJ

August 31, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

August 31, 2006

I pray for Officer Schoeder's family. He will not be forgotten. He died a hero, rest in peace dear brother.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

August 31, 2006

MAy GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Heaven has another HERO tonight. Thank you for serving and protecting. Rest in peace.

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

August 31, 2006

My Thoughts and Prayers go out to Your Family and Friends
May God Rest Your Soul!

Ofc. M. Fetheroff
Mentor Police

August 31, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and child. You and your service will never be forgotten. I pray that your muderer be brought to justice so you may rest in peace.

Jamie J
Girlfriend of a North Carolina LEO

August 31, 2006

TO Officer John Schroeder

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 PO Jeremy Chambers 101
E.O.W. 04-24-2006

PO Chris Chambers
St Louis Co Police Dept Mo

August 31, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

August 31, 2006

Rest easy brother, god speed

Deputy Brian Quinn
Monroe County Sheriff's Office Traffic Services, MI

August 31, 2006

A.J.
You served our citizens in Ohio well Brother and Paid the Ulitmate Price in return. You voluntered to serve that high risk warrant that night which shows your true character.May God Bless your family and your brothers in Blue of The Cleveland Police Department who are left to morn your great loss. Rest in Peace knowing your family will be provide for.

Patrolman A.C.Smosny
Wellington Police Department, Ohio

August 31, 2006

The family of Officer Schroeder will be in our prayers as they go through this difficult time.

Special Agent
FBI - Cleveland

August 31, 2006

Rest in peace my brother

Patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

August 31, 2006

To the wife, young son, family, friends and coworkers of this true HERO my heart and prayers are with you all. May God be with you all. May Officer Schroeder's son grow up to know that his daddy is a true hero and he will not be forgotten. God bless you all.

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

August 31, 2006

God Bless Officer Schroeder's wife and young son. Your husband/dad was a HERO. R.I.P. Officer Schroeder. Never Forgotten!!!

Detective Lionel Garrett
INglewood Police Dept.

August 31, 2006

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray you will rest in peace knowing your brothers and sisters in blue will look after your wife and baby. Thank you for your service, dedication and sacrifice. I will keep you, your family and co-workers in my prayers. God bless you and all those you loved.

Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04 FCSO, NC

August 31, 2006

thank you for keeping my city safy you will be missed the city will pray for your family

thom strunk
clevelander

August 31, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

August 31, 2006

A Hero and member of the Blue line has fallen and we all will grieve,,,May you.... Officer Schroeder Rest In Peace for you most certainly deserve it.

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

August 31, 2006

MAY YOU REST IN GOD PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

GILBERT DANIEL

August 31, 2006

The police officer stood and faced his Maker, which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, police officer how shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek? To you Maker, have you been true?"

The police officer, with squared shoulders, said "No sir, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry badges 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 tough.

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

And I never passed by a cry for help though at times I shook with fear,
and sometimes, please 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 fears.

But if you have a place for me here, well...it need not be too grand,
I never expected or had too much so if you don't...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the room were the saints respectfully stood.
As the police officer waited quietly, for the judgement...bad or good.

"Step forward now, police officer, you've borne your burdens well,
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell."

Sgt. W. O'Connell
West Pikeland PD, PA

August 31, 2006

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