Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed. You are a true Hero.

JM
APD

November 9, 2006

We mourn the death of Officer Petzold and extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife and children. Our prayers are with his family and all the Officers of the Upper Saucon Police Department.

The Cohen Family

November 9, 2006

I am a 17 year old senior who attends S. Lehigh H.S. and met officer Petzold on one occasion where another student had assaulted me. He treated me with such compassion and respect that I will never forget the brief time spent with him. He later that day called my mother up and told her "your son is a very well-manner and respectful young man"...she too said she will never forget that brief conversation she had with him. Our sympathy goes to his family. My Dad works for the FBI and also felt sad when I told him what happened. I am so, so sorry that he is no longer with us and there to help others and kids in the high school who need a good police office like he was! Louis

Louis G. Rosas
S. Lehigh H. S. Senior

November 9, 2006

Jessica all our thoughts are with you....Deb and I are so sorry for your loss... God bless

Moose

Ptlm Mike Miller / Ret.
Coopersburg Friend

November 9, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, we cannot begin to imagine the loss you are coping with. So many are praying for you in your time of need.

November 9, 2006

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Investigator David Petzold, and the Upper Saucon Township 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. Investigator Petzold, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

November 9, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 9, 2006

I'm very sorry for the lost. I have lost someone close to me and I can't believe it happened. it is a very sad thing. And i wish the family and close friends well being. And i hope everything goes well. I'm very sorry. Good Bless

Jenna

November 9, 2006

My condolences to the family of Officer Petzold.

Anthony Skorochod, Paramedic
Suburban E.M.S.

November 9, 2006

Dave was the kind of man that would do anything to help a stranger. This is evident through his life and tragic death. He was a college classmate and coworker. He will truely be missed in the law enforcement community and should be remembered as a hero with a kind soul. Rest in peace. My prayers are with you.

Beth
DeSales Classmate & Coworker

November 9, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

November 9, 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

November 9, 2006

My prayers are with the Petzold Family at this time. My father was an on duty police officer hit also 5 years ago, but survived amazingly. Such a terriable thing to go through, not fair at all. We all have to remember that we are not in charge in the first place. GOD Bless his family.

November 9, 2006

Officer Petzold, today on the date of you leaving us, I want to say thank you Sir for your service, and your dedication to doing what is right. May God bless you buddy, and hold your family in this terrible time. Rest easy now my brother, your watch is over on earth.

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

November 9, 2006

May God bless your family and bring them peace throughout this tradgedy. Know that you have made them proud. Thank you Officer Petzold for dedicating your life to keep all of us safe...Your family is in the thoughts and prayers of mine.....Rest in peace.

Tracey Stark
wife of a police officer

November 9, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Petzold; may he rest in peace.

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

November 9, 2006

My deepest condolences to the Petzold family, to his brother Officers of the Upper Saucon Township Police Department and of our noble profession, and the people of this community. Greater love hath he.....

Lieutenant Lee Walesyn, Retired
Pennsylvania State Police

November 9, 2006

God bless you and your family. You were a great officer and my prayers go out to you, your family, and all the other 400 units. You will be missed and never forgotten.

Officer David Wood
FHPD

November 9, 2006

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

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

November 9, 2006

It's a shame to loose a law enforcing official. I did not know him, however I thank him for his service.

Colleen
citizen

November 9, 2006

To Officer Petzold's Family and his collegues of the Upper Saucon Township Police Department, we grieve with you and extend our support and sincere condolensces for the loss of David today.

Sharon Rogers (Wife of BPD Officer)
L. O. O. P (Loved ones of Police)

November 9, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Petzold's family,
as well as the Upper Saucon PD family. May God Bless and
may God look over you in this time of need.

Godspeed,

LT. William Huber
Moravian College Police Department

Lieutenant W. Huber
Moravian College Police Department

November 9, 2006

To all the members of the Upper Saucon Police Department and to Dave's family, we send our heartfelt condolences. Know that are prayers are with all of you during this difficult time, and that our support is never ending.

Chief Douglas F. Kish
Catasauqua Police Department

November 9, 2006

You will be missed by all. May you rest in peace and never be forgotten. God bless.

Chief Joseph Pennisi
Walnutport PD, Penna.

November 9, 2006

So very to hear of the loss of another true American Hero. I speak for all my fellow officers from our agency in Alabama when I say our heart felt sympathy goes out to the family and Law Enforcement Brothers and Sisters of this fallen officer. If we can be of any assistance at all please do not hesitate to call. God bless us all in this our time of grief.

Cpl. B. F. Harrison
Montgomery Police Dept. Montgomery, AL.

November 9, 2006