Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I've been thinking of you a lot lately...miss you much

Cath
Friend

April 6, 2010

I was thinking about you today, and it made me smile for a change. I still miss you, brother. You are not forgotten.

SA
FBI CG

March 8, 2010

thinking about you always,love you, miss you and can't wait to see you again, take care of Duster, I know you will....love you tons, miss you even more....

anonymous

February 20, 2010

Hi Hon,
It's been a while, I know. It's been a whirlwind around here with all that has been going on. Sarah, Sam and J are all doing great. God, how each day they remind me of you in some small way. These days, it makes me smile instead of crying. A couple of weeks ago, Uncle Jim yet again did an amazing job of coordinating the annual Soccer Tournament at DeSales. It was a thrilling, crazy, jam packed and meticulously planned day. The volunteers wore badges with your face on them and Aunt Mare gave me 3 for the kids saying "My Dad, My Hero". They love them.
We've been working hard on trying to tie up the loose ends with the foundation to have a strong 2010. I hope that it makes you proud. I know you never wanted accolades...but this is our way of keeping you alive and honored. I know you are proud of us all, regardless.
In a few short days, Bill and I will be married. I know you are okay with this and the kids are happy....but every once in a while I still deal with pangs of guilt. He does as well. Watch over us hon. One book closes and another begins...but believe me, your chapters will NEVER be forgotten. Your 3 beautiful children will see to that, as will Bill and I, as will your family and friends.
I love you hon. I miss you bright eyes.
Till the end of time,
me

Anonymous

February 16, 2010

Merry Christmas Dave! I can't begin to tell you how much you are missed. Bert and I think of you every day. I thought it would have gotten easier by now, I can't believe it's been three years. We love you and miss you..keep looking down on us all!

Cath
Friend

December 25, 2009

Hi Hon,
Sam and Sarah again had beautiful Christmas programs this year. I know you were watching over them and saw their angelic faces. And again I wish you had been there to see. Miss you hon. We love you bunches and bunches.
forever and always,
me

Anonymous

December 16, 2009

Ms. Petzold,
Congratulations on your engagement. I am sure that Dave sent Bill because he knew that he could be there for you and the kids. I'm sure that Dave is happy for you and the kids and that you will be supported the way that you deserve. I can't believe that it's been 3 years! Take care of yourself and your family

Tiffany

Tiffany McCartney
Fountain Hill FD

December 13, 2009

Hi Hon,
Another Thanksgiving with out you. Need I say more. We miss you. We love you.
It's been 3 years hon and I don't know that it has truly gotten easier. I thought it had...but again, I may be wrong. It has become more real and hence we are all dealing with some difficult emotions. The kids and I miss you every day.
I am thankful though. I'm thankful for our 17 years together. I'm thankful for our 3 beautiful children. I'm thankful for my family and their neverending support. I'm thankful for your family, which are my brothers and sisters and second Mom and Dad. I'm thankful for our friends and their love and support. I'm thankful for the community and those who have been there to lend a kind word, a prayer, a note or a hand.
I'm also thankful to have been blessed with Bill, a special man who loves me and the kids, accepts the circumstances and who also misses you.

Happy Thanksgiving hon. We will be thinking of you. We will be missing you.
Forever and always,
me

Anonymous

November 25, 2009

Yesterday I could not bring myself to come to this page, like it was still so unreal that I should have to. Three years has passed and yet it still seems like yesterday. My heart still hurts from losing you. I told someone yesterday that no one could make me see things in the best light like you and no one could calm me like you. No words can express how much I miss your smiling face and calming voice. I cherish the memories of you and always will. Luv ya Kid, Barb

BarbKarabin
Secretary & Friend

November 10, 2009

Dear Jess,
Three years have come and gone and I can only imagine how difficult these "milestone days" are for you. Your grace and strength through all of this has been amazing, and the work you're doing in Dave's memory is wonderful. I am proud to call you "friend".

Also, I am so happy for you and Bill! As you so beautifully put it, you have grown a new heart for your this next chapter in your life. God bless you, Bill and the kids.

Love ya,
Kristin

Kristin
Friend of Jess's

November 10, 2009

Dave, thank you for your service and may God Bless you and keep your family safe. Please watch over us. You will never be forgotten.

Investigator 551

November 9, 2009

I tried to correct this, but I hit the button too fast - 3 years Dave. Feels like forever and yesterday, but 3 years, not 4. Forgive me all!

Christine Ross
Sister of David Petzold (E.O.W. 11/9/06)

November 9, 2009

Well today is the day...a hard day..Bert and I are home sick..mostly in our hearts. We miss you so much not a day goes by that we don't miss you. I still reach for the phone to call you to tell you a something, then I remember..so through a few tears I just look up and tell you that way and I know you hear but it hurts. We love you and miss you sooooooo much.

Cathy Pochek
Friend

November 9, 2009

Well today is the day...a hard day..Bert and I are home sick..mostly in our hearts. We miss you so much not a day goes by that we don't miss you. I still reach for the phone to call you to tell you a something, then I remember..so through a few tears I just look up and tell you that way and I know you hear but it hurts. We love you and miss you sooooooo much.

Cathy Pochek
Friend

November 9, 2009

So hard to believe that it has already been three years. It seems like yesterday you were standing in my kitchen helping my dad hang that ventilation hood. Not a day goes by where your smiling face and folded arms don't pop into my brain. We miss you dude...Happy anniversary

Mike Fritts
Friend

November 9, 2009

On this day, sincere thoughts and prayers are being sent to you, your family and friends, and your colleagues at the Upper Saucon Police Department. God bless all of you and keep you in the palm of his hand, today and everyday.

Upper Saucon Resident

November 9, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace, David.

To his wife: I felt compelled to write a personal note to you. Moving on is probably a struggle for many spouse survivors. There have already been so many eloquent thoughts expressed in these reflections that were said much better than I can express. What I would like to do is share with you a part of my own personal story. I was a young widow at age 25 and my two son were 3 and 4 when their father was murdered. My youngest son Larry was so young when his father was killed that there were only a few vague memories for him. But as my son got a little older he yearned for a daddy. I was fortunate to meet a wonderful man and remarry three years later and no one was more excited than my children. He was a fantastic father and helped instill so many good character traits in my sons. Both my sons loved him greatly and grieved for him when he died of a heart attack in 1998.

We always honored their birth father and even though I lived 3000 miles away from my first husband's family, we kept the close bond. We visited them and they visited us. All important milestones were shared. At my second husband's memorial, my first mother-in-law spoke about how she had gained another son and that my husbad "reverenced her".

Marriage vows are until death do us part, and you honored your vows. I did not know David but because he loved you I am sure he would want you to be happy and would be supportive of your decision. Perhaps those who feel your moving on is untimely are more afraid of you and the children moving out of their lives than of the new relationship itself. Maybe they will recognize that and be happy for you, and you can all be there for the children who can never have too many people to love them.

One thing I am certain of is that my son Larry was an amazing young man who lived his life with a profound sense of duty. Much of the credit for his upbringing has to go to my second husband. Best wishes to you and your new life partner and may all your family ties be strengthened by this new love.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 9, 2009

3 years today. We all miss you!

Stacey
Friend

November 9, 2009

To Investigator Daivd Petzold, his family and his fellow officers with the Upper Saucon Township Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Investigator Petzold’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Investigator Petzold and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

November 9, 2009

forgive me - 3 years - I realized it too late. Feels like a lifetime somedays. Love you.

Christine Ross
Sister of David Petzold (E.O.W. 11/9/06)

November 8, 2009

Its coming up on that day that none of us want to remember and yet none of us will ever forget. The day you were taken from us and our lives were changed forever. 4 years now, and things are so incredibly different. The love is still there and strong, but sometimes I feel like we all hold back some now. Protecting ourselves from being hurt so badly again. Not really possible, but I don't think we know what else to do sometimes. You'd be proud of all the things we have accomplished I think. We are all working hard in our ways to honor your life and what was important to you. Its hard blending personalities but we are all united by you. It keeps us moving forward.
I miss your ambition, your drive to try the next thing, find the next level, push the next limit, your love of life. I miss you, more than I can say. Keep looking out for us all. I love you my brother.

Christine Ross
Sister of David Petzold (E.O.W. 11/9/06)

November 7, 2009

Hi Hon,
Well yesterday was Sarah’s birthday. She is now eleven and has really changed in the last few months. My parents came over to celebrate with all of us and she was truly radiant. She was just so happy with the little things we got her. She was so appreciative and so beautiful. I wish you could have seen her.

I know I missed posting here on your birthday. Most of all because I was so embarrassed about what happened on your birthday. I went to the cemetery to leave flowers and a note from the kids. But then as I went to leave I realized I had locked my keys in the car. Meanwhile, right near your site they were preparing another site for a burial that day. I couldn’t escape, and had to sit there and watch. All I could think about was how you weren’t here. You weren’t here to save me any longer from my own stupidity. How you weren’t here to calm me any longer when I got upset by little things. How you weren’t here to wipe away my tears. I so missed you hon.

Monday is coming and I cannot believe again that it has been one hour let alone 3 years that you will have been gone from us. The kids are really doing well. Sam is just simply a typical soon to be 9 year old these days. She is kind hearted, loyal and a big teaser. Jonathan is doing great. He is such a little boy. He talks about you and how when he grows up he wants to be a police officer. He tags along with Bill everywhere and wants to learn all of the boy stuff. Bill loves them as much as he loves Zach. He would do anything for them hon. He is overwhelmed by guilt at times, that he is here and you are not. But I know due to that he will make sure that they grow up how you would want. And he will make sure Jonathan grows up to be a strong man’s man, like you wanted.
We miss you hon. We will always miss you. But we remember and talk about you and keep you alive in our hearts.
I was driving around yesterday like a crazy woman trying to get all of Sarah’s stuff for her birthday when a song that used to make me cry just because it was sad, came on. It’s by Collin Raye and now it just has a different meaning. Especially the final verse. I will forever love you hon. And I will see you again.

‘If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be
But I'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then ‘til I see you again
I'll be loving you, love me’

Forever and always,
me

Anonymous

November 7, 2009

Its your birthday! and I miss you, and love you much....

cheryl
sister

October 8, 2009

Happy Birthday Pretzel Boy!!
Bert and I miss you so very much, not a day goes by that we don't think about you or tell a Dave story. I enjoy the visits..keep them coming.
Love you always...take care of you

Cath
Friend

October 8, 2009

Hi Jess,
I just wanted to let you know that I agree that you don't have to explain yourself to anyone but I know how tortured you've been and hopefully writing some of it helped you to cope with some of those feelings and get them out. You are one of the most amazing people I ever met and you and Dave were a wonderful couple who made three beautiful monsters... I mean children ;) I agree too that Dave would want you to move on and find happiness in your life, that's what he was doing when he was here, trying to make you happy so of course he'd want that for you now. Bill is a great guy and he shouldn't have to worry about people's opinions but you know what they say about opinions. The two of you have enough on your plates so focus on the things that matter and let the rest blow away in the wind. I love you, all of you and I'm looking forward to February and watching you take the next steps to start something new and wonderful in your life, you deserve every happiness Jess, don't ever forget that.

Val
friend

October 6, 2009