Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am a 15 year old Sophomore at Southern Lehigh High School. My dad was Daves best friend and they had worked together for about six years until my dad left the police force. Dave was someone people idolized and kids looked up to. He treated me like his own son. My familly and I were very close and all of us will miss him very much AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
I will miss you and i promise to be like a brother to Sarah, Samantha, and little Johnathan.

Kyle Pochek
Close Friend of Familly

November 10, 2006

On behalf of my family and myself, we offer our deepest condolence to the Petzold family and the Upper Township Police Department. Mere words cannot express the feelings of grief and compassion that is felt for the family, the department, and the entire community at this time of great saddness. This sacrifice is testimony to the extreme dedication that Investigator Petzold had for his work and the community in which he served.

Please know that you are not suffering alone. Members of the brotherhood have a tear in our eye and feel heaviness in our hearts. We mourn along side you and wish you all a sense of peace and tranquilty in this trobled time.

Gods peace....

Christopher M. Hess, Officer
Lehigh County Adult Probation and Parole

November 10, 2006

To all the family, loved ones, friends and all who wear the badge of law enforcment. Even though we are here to leave our thoughts and prayers, we are not from any law enforcement organization. We care alot for all who protect us and keep us safe no matter what their job was. I read these every morning and am sadden to see so many lives we have lost just like all the military we are losing.
Our prayers and sympathies go out to all of you and you will be remembered as HEROES.....GOD BLESS YOU ALL
"When God Made Peace Officers"
Unknown Author
When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one"
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?" A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform."
He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and testify in court the next day."
He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands...no way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems." said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through the bulge in a pocket before he asks, 'May I see what's in there sir?' (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of the head for his partner's safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say. 'You'll be all right ma'am.' When he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't" said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident, and feed a family of five on a civil service pay check."
The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked.
"You bet." said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crime scenes; recite Miranda warnings in his sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...and still keeps its sense of humor."
"This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell; coax a confession from a child abuser; comfort a murder victim's family; and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her fingers across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak." She pronounced. "I told you that you are trying to put to much in this model."
"That's not a leak," said the Lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions; for fallen comrades; for commitment to that funny piece of metal called his badge; for justice."
"You're a genius." said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there." he said.
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon Internet Radio
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Canon City Internet Radio

November 10, 2006

Jess, my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Joe Stonaker

Friend

November 10, 2006

Dave was a good friend, good husband and father, and a good man. He was always willing to offer a kind word or a helping hand. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My heart aches for Jess and the kids.

Joe Nardo
Friend and neighbor

November 10, 2006

My prayers and condolences go out the entire Petzold family. A tragic loss to everyone.

John De Stefano
Co-Worker of Jessica Petzold

November 10, 2006

Investigator David Petzold was a loving father, husband and a great police officer. He has touched so many people in many ways. He will be remembered forever for what he did. I know I will always remember my first experience with him and he touched me in so many ways! May God Bless the Petzold family and the friends of the family.

Alicia
Upper Saucon Fire Department

November 10, 2006

After jokes and smiles I said goodbye, never thinking that you'd be gone…
We frequently say goodbye to our loved ones when we set off to work, at the completion of our shift, or merely as we go about our day. It seems we always have the expectation of being reunited by kind words, a simple touch, or just the smile upon their face. Now without apparent reason and with no warning you are gone. Call it God’s will, simply fate, call it what you like, it is a hard reality to accept. Now that you are gone we still feel regret for the thoughts we felt and wished to be said, sadness for the good officer that was lost and a growing void with the absence of your friendship to all of us.
Tearful expressions of sympathy and remorse abound by those that knew you but are still not enough. Take comfort in knowing that your bonds of friendship have been forged in all of our hearts. That friendship is carried with each one of us beyond your passing. You will be deeply missed Dave, not just as a friend but as family.
From God's hand you were given, and by God's hand you were taken......Rest in Peace.

SKIPPY
UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP POLICE

November 10, 2006

God Bless...may he rest in peace. my heart goes out to Jessica and the children.

JJ

JJ

November 10, 2006

rest in peace my brother

patrolman
Brush PD Colorado

November 10, 2006

God bless you and rip.

kathy
citizen

November 10, 2006

May God be with your family during this time of great loss.

Sincerely,
Johnette A. Lenik, EMT

Johnette A. Lenik, EMT

November 10, 2006

I knew Dave personally through his girls (daycare and cheerleading) and professionally when I was in a car accident. Dave was a wonderful police officer and an even more wonderful and loving father and husband. May the memories we have of Dave comfort us all through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all.

Ruth Beck
SLYFA/citizen/friend

November 10, 2006

My deepest condolences to the Petzold family, to his brother Officers of the Upper Saucon Township Police, to Detective Tom Nicoletti, who lost a friend and brother, I know how much Dave meant to you.

God Speed, Dave you will truly be missed.

CI Mark Keeler
SWTPD

November 10, 2006

Our deepest sympathies go out to Inv. Petzold's family and to all members of the Upper Saucon PD. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay safe and Rest In Peace Inv. Petzold.

Chief Ed Harry
Macungie Police Dept.

November 10, 2006

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. God bless you and your loved ones. May God grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

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

November 10, 2006

We are sorry for the loss of a wonderful person and officer. Our prayers go out to the Petzold family.

Bartholomew Family
St. Michael's Family Member

November 10, 2006

Deepest sympathies to the family of Officer Petzold, and to the entire Upper Saucon Police Force. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.


Mary Green, Marie, Bob & Joan, Kurt and the
Entire Staff at the Spring Valley Inn

Mary, Marie, Bob & Joan, Kurt & Staff
Spring Valley Inn

November 10, 2006

May GOD bless your family and friends now. They are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for serving and protecting Sir. Rest in peace.

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

November 10, 2006

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family Dave. And will always remeber the times we hung out. My god bless you and your fellow comrads. You will be missed but never forgotten. JD

Ptlm Jason Domina
Lower Saucon PD

November 10, 2006

God has a special place in Heaven for Police Officers, and Investigator Petzold is there. My condolences to the family of Investigator Petzold. To the other Officers and EMS and Fire of Upper Saucon, we are here if you need us.

God Bless All

Charles Herbert
Paramedic, Cetronia Ambulance Corp, Allentown PA

November 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Petzold Family. Thank you for all you have done for the residents of Upper Saucon - you are a true hero. Rest in Peace.

Amory Family
Upper Saucon Township Resident

November 10, 2006

God bless you for your service and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

November 10, 2006

Investigator Petzold, thank you for your service. Watch over your family as they begin this long, dark journey. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

November 10, 2006

I did not know Officer David Petzold, but was touch deeply by hearing of his death. My heart goes out to his family and friends. May God help you all through this difficult time. God bless you all.

Angie Groller, citizen

November 10, 2006