Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sgt. Reyka. Too many South Florida police officers have been taken from us in the past year. I hope you and the rest of them continue to watch over all your brothers and sisters here at home in the US and those of us who are just a little far from home. Even though I am not a Devil Dog, SEMPER FI!!!!!!!!!

Brandon Bestard
US Army/ Son of ret MDPD OFFICER

September 3, 2008

Chris,
On the anniversary of your death, I wanted you to know, you have not and will not ever be forgotten. You will remain in the hearts and prayers of everyones life you ever touched. I have had the pleasure of meeting and speaking to your wife. She is truely a magnificent and remarkable person. I will keep her and your kids in my prayers forever. As for your Pompano Beach P.D. and BSO family, they continue to work hard to bring your killer to justice. I will keep them in my prayers as well, praying that none of them pay the ultimate sacrifice as you did. Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten.

Doug Schenck/Former Officer
Oakland Park P.D.

August 10, 2008

It was one year ago today. I feel your guidance as much now as ever. To your family God bless. I truly miss you.

Marty Katz, Retired Sergeant
BSO/D-11/Alpha/A-1

August 10, 2008

And tonight makes it a year since you're gone. Amazing how much time has passed so quickly. You're loved and thought of often, and always missed.

Ian Hunt
Broward Sheriff's Office

August 10, 2008

Chris,
I can't believe it has been almost a year. I think about you everyday and my heart still aches. My little cubicle at work has your picture, badge number and our Pompano group picture when we were in Field Force. Brian has been doing a great job with fundraisers. I bought one of the decals and it is on my seat on my Harley. You will never be forgotten.
My prayers are with your family.

Claudia Janka/Retired Sergeant
Pompano Bch/BSO

June 2, 2008

Uncle Chris,
It's been several months now and not a day goes by that I don't think about you.

Carolyn
Niece

April 29, 2008

Happy Birthday Chris

April 28, 2008

You are not forgotten, Sgt. Rest in peace.

Sgt. #322
Philadelphia PD

April 1, 2008

Sgt. Chrisopher Reyka
You gave your life to make our life safer. God bless rest in
peace..You will never be forgoten..

Joanne Dziedzic

Joanne Dziedzic

March 27, 2008

SGT. Reyka


I miss your 10-33 calls and all the stuff you got into on alpha shift while i was dispatching area 1. your the most 10-08 SGT I have ever known take care SGT. Not a day goes by i dont think about you. Pretty soon hopefully i will be making the move that me and you talked so much about " getting on the road" hopefully it works this time. anyways I MISS YOU BIG DAWG ....

James Jablosnke

communications trainning officer dist11
B.S.O DIST 11 pompano

March 18, 2008

As each day passes, we miss you more and more. These unforgiven,souless cold hearted bastards breathe our free air. You served your country, county and friends well. Rest now brother for we will not until justice is served.

To the Reyka family, you area in my family's heart and prayers. Be strong at a time, for which is rough. Keep your father close to your hearts and mind. For he is with you each step of the way.

Rest in peace Sarge, we'll take it from here.

Deputy Sheriff/ Broward Sheriff's Office

January 14, 2008

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Sergeant Reyka. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Christopher, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Christopher's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Christopher's life was about so much more than the way he died. Christopher will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Sergeant Reyka, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

December 30, 2007

HEY SGT.
NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I GET IN MY UNIT AND THINK OF OUR LAST CONVERSATION. AS YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN,I ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR ADVICE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.....

OFC. J CAMPOS
SEMINOLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

December 23, 2007

Hey Sgt,
Not a day goes by I don't think about you. It was my honor to know you. Thanks for all your advise during my time in fto. You will never be forgotten. May God bless you and your family.

Deputy C. Williams
Broward Sheriff's Office

December 13, 2007

Sergeant Christopher Reyka, rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

PO Parsons
Ga Tech Police Dept

December 8, 2007

Sarge,

Just wanted to stop by and let you know that not an hour goes by that I don't think about you. A picture of me, you and the guys stands tall in my family room. I look at it every night before I walk out the door and strap on my belt. I know everytime I get out of my patrol car your my 10-94, I just can't until the day I can be yours again!!

Dennis Conway
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

December 3, 2007

I've thought of you alot today, Chris. I'm much more appreciative of Thanksgiving dinner with my family knowing how precious and precarious life is. There are alot of folks praying for and loving your family this Thanksgiving day, we're only sorry you're not here in person to enjoy it. We know you're here in spirit and in our hearts, and that'll do. You are loved and missed tremendously, Chris.

Ian Hunt

November 22, 2007

to the family of Sgt Reyka,
I wanted to take a moment to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I know this day will be long and difficult, but you will not be alone. There are so many people who are thinking of you today, and everyday. I hope that you find peace and joy today.

to Sgt Reyka,
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!! I am sure there is a great feast going on up there, look for my Drew...he will be the one with the plate piled high!! He may have a long haired golden retriever close by his feet...Sunny. Maybe you two could share a laugh or two. Rest easy Sgt!!

Much love and prayers,
Chrissy Henley
Surviving wife
William A Henley "Drew", EOW 3/19/05

November 22, 2007

There is not a day that you and your family are not in my thoughts & prayers my friend. God Bless You!

Detective A. Enrique
Broward County Sheriffs Office

November 20, 2007

I was just on the FBI website and they had a poster up for the coward that took you away from us, he has'nt been found yet but we wont stop looking. May you rest in peace.

Kimberly

November 15, 2007

Hey Sgt,

Just wanted to stop by and say hi! I am missing you more than ever, miss seeing you at the gas pumps and saying hi. Everytime I get in my patrol car and see the wanted poster for your killer(s) it makes me so mad that we havent caught them yet, but dont worry, we wont stop looking!! Love you!

Deputy S Newton
Broward Sheriffs Office

November 10, 2007

Chris and I were early childhood "best friends" while growing up in Fairborn Ohio. The last time we met was in 1980 and he had recently gotten out of the Marines. What a shock to be reading an on-line article today (11-7-07)and have his name jump out at me. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. And may there be no rest for the one(s) responsible for this terrible loss.

Leonard DeBerry
Childhood Friend

November 7, 2007

You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Sgt. Larouche
Sûreté du Québec

October 24, 2007

What a good, kind face this man had - you can tell he was one of the best. I am sorry for the loss to all who knew him.

Anon
citizen

October 20, 2007

Chris...I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't mourned for you and your family.

Chris was an all around good person. He loved his job and putting bad guys in jail. I'll never forget his bright smile or his love for life.

Chris Copeland
Former co-worker

October 19, 2007