Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was honored and proud to attend the memorial service for Sgt. Reyka this week. With 4 to 5 thousand in attendance, I was only a face in the crowd. But the crowd was full of many brave and dedicated officers who would gladly have taken Sgt. Reyka’s place on that fateful day. I believe we need to recognize the new position of today’s law enforcement officers. We are a first line of defense against the evil that his U.S. Marine son spoke so well about in his eulogy. I wish to convey my heart felt gratitude and sympathy to Sgt. Reyka, his family, Sheriff Jenne and the deputy sheriffs of the Broward County Sheriffs Office. Sgt. Reyka will be missed, but his life shall shine as an example for us all through eternity.

Chief Ted J. Gonzales
FLorida Law Enforcement neighboring county / agency

August 16, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service. Watch over your brothers in blue from up above. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department

August 16, 2007

May peace be with Sgt. Reyka, his family and the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Lt. James Quinn
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

August 16, 2007

To the family,co-workers, and friends of Sgt. Reyka:
My heart aches for your loss.
Sincerely,

Linda Sharpe Haywood
Wife,Tpr. Darryl L. Haywood,Sr. FHP EOW 10-02-04

August 16, 2007

DEAR SIR,
IT BREAKS MY HEART WHEN A FELLOW OFFICER ENDS THEIR LAST WATCH. ESPECIALLY BY THE GARBAGE THAT COWARDLY ENDED YOUR WATCH. I KNOW YOU ARE WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER NOW. SO REST ASSURED JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AS ASK YOU TO HELP OUR OTHER FALLEN BROTHERS WATCH OVER US. THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE. YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS FROM THE COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE.

DEPUTY BRASWELL
COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

August 16, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

OFC CARL DURBIN
PORT ST LUCIE PD

August 15, 2007

My deepest condolences to your entire family. I cannot express to you my gratitude for your service. My brother had the honor of working with you. He has nothing but the best to say of you. Thank you for putting your life on the line each day to make ours (civilians) safer. Your children reflect all that you have taught them- they are strong, articulate, and compassionate. I know you are looking down on them very proudly. I know your BSO family and the Broward and Palm Beach County communities will take care of your beautiful family.

You will be missed. Our gratitude will never end. Rest in eternal peace and Godspeed.

Sister of a BSO Deputy

August 15, 2007

I just wanted to give my heartfelt condolences to Sergeant Reyka's family, friends and Police Officers everywhere. I am just a citizen but I have a very heavy heart today because of this horrible, senseless killing. I was driving home and saw the many police cars from all over Florida coming back from the funeral, and I just want to say to all of them that I am sorry for their loss, and to thank them for going to work every day to protect us. You are all my heroes.

Rona Klein
Citizen

August 15, 2007

Our Community Will Never Be the Same

Who would have known you’d meet your fate
Behind Walgreen’s, dark and way past late
During a routine check and a call put in
Somewhere is one to account for the sin
Of taking you at 51; cut short a life so far from done.
Amidst blood and vile is the irony
Of your steadfast commitment to community.

I will never pass the corner without saying a prayer
For you, honorable sergeant who gave your life there
And your family and friends, all who now feel such pain
Knowing each day they’ll never see you again.

Knowing justice and truth and serenity prevail
In the morning when darkness seems to pale
There are stars that still shine in the heart and the mind
It’s the legacy that good men like you leave behind.

Thank you, Sergeant Reyka, for all you did and for all you were to so many of us.

Rest in Peace.

Lesley Scharf
Resident of Pompano/Cypress Bend

August 15, 2007

Stand tall when you look God in the eyes and receive your honors with pride my friend.

Cpl. Kevin Hancock
Lighthouse Point Police Department

August 15, 2007

God Bless you Sarge. Your family and your agency are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sergeant
Florida Highway Patrol

August 15, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Police,Tx

August 15, 2007

Rest in Peace my brother, we have the watch from here.
Thank you for your sacrifice, we won't rest until they are caught.

Ofc. S. Waggoner
Florida Fish and Wildlife

August 15, 2007

First and foremost my condolences and deepest sympathies go out to the family of Sgt.Christopher Reyka. I unfourtuneatly never had the oppurtunity to meet him personally and given the caliber of his character it is something I will always regret. Sgt.Reyka was an exempliary example of a police officer and I can only hope to follow in his footsteps. My heart and prayers are with his family in this most difficult time. God Bless You. Sending all my love.

Diane Carrascosa

Diane Carrascosa
attending police academy

August 15, 2007

On behalf of the Tampa Police Department we send our deepest sympathies. This loss leaves a void with us all.

To his family, your husband, father, friend, will be with you always and he will continue to look out for you from above. God Bless you and the members of the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

August 15, 2007

Dear God ...Bless this family today...help them through it...keep them strong...keep them safe

Chrissy Henley

August 15, 2007

Rest in Peace Sergeant

Semper Fidelis

Deputy Passman
Broward Sheriff's Office

August 15, 2007

My deepest condolences to our fallen brothern's family, friends and the Broward Co. Sheriff's Office. Although your death was untimely, know that you died a hero. I hope justice is brought to you and your family.

Detective A.J. Myers
West Palm Beach Police Dept.

August 15, 2007

Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

August 15, 2007

After nearly 30 years, I escaped relatively unharmed. But our hearts go out to the family of Chris Reyka, for he paid the ultimate price in protecting our society.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
God Bless.
Semper Fi.
Edward and Eileen Wright

Det. and Mrs. Edward J. Wright
Reitred/Port Authority/ USMS

August 15, 2007

Our prayres and condolences to the Family of Sgt Reyka and Deputies of the Broward County Sheriffs Office. We've lost another good Florida Brother.

OFC W DALE
Astatula PD FL.

August 15, 2007

Rest in peace....You will be missed. Your family and fellow Officers will be in my thoughts and prayers.

OFC. TAMIE WOOD
KEY WEST POLICE

August 15, 2007

Sgt. Reyka

I never knew you personally, but the simple picture I have been seeing of you describes alot. I decided to read the reflections to try to see what kind of person you were.

I had the honor of meeting your family tuesday, and could see what a great job you have done. Your wife, daughter, and your son, clean cut and standing straight and looking sharp in his Marine Corps uniform. I could easily tell he was proud to be your son.

You made the ultimate sacrifice, you may have saved several lives inside of the building that morning. Like the sheriff has said before "a hero not by choice, but by fate".

My condolences are with your family and friends.

BSO will always remember.

R.I.P. Sgt. Reyka

C.Willoughby
Broward County Sheriff's Office

August 14, 2007

You dedicated your life to serve and protect those you didn't even know. You gave your life protecting our community and your name and dedication to service should never be forgotten. May GOD bless your family and may you rest in peace.

Senior Officer J.Negron
U.S.Customs And Border Protection

August 14, 2007

Our prayers are with the family. You will not be forgotten.

Dispatcher - J Suarez
Colorado Springs PD

August 14, 2007