Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and friends of Sgt. Michael Weigand and his fellow officers:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Michael's memory on the anniversary week of the day Michael so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing. Kim, I share your anquish in losing a beloved child and I pray for your solace. I hold you and all Michael's loved ones in my heart's embrace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Sgt. Weigand gave to his community and the citizens of Pennsylvania, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 14, 2008.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

September 17, 2009

My Baby Boy,

I'm sorry I didn't get on yesterday, I couldn't. One year.... I never thought I would be doing this, but then I guess no one ever does. All I can tell you is that your mom's heart is broken and you have a piece of it with you in heaven. You always knew how to cheer me up or put a smile on my face, and even yesterday, one of the worst days I could ever have since you were taken from us, you still are looking over us, protecting us. I know you made sure that your nephew, baby Michael, would come into this world on the very same day, the one year anniversary of your death to help us deal with the pain of loosing you. You always did put others before yourself and you continue to do that even from heaven. I also know you taught him and gave him all your special traits and how to wrap everyone around his little finger.
There are just no words to express how much and deeply I miss you. I don't know how a mom is supposed to deal with the loss of not only her child but her only son. I just thank God that he blessed me with you, no parent could ever have a better son then you were to us and we're so proud of you. Continue to look down on us and sending me those wonderful messages, I live for them and if you could please find a way to give me one of your rib crushing hugs.......I really need it right now. How I wish I could see your smile, hear your laugh and watch you play with Lanie just one more time.
I love you now and into eternity, until the end of the ride.
Forever in my heart,
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

September 15, 2009

Mike,
I was thinking about you yesterday with great sadness. You are truly a hero and wonderful person! The good really do die young. You will never be forgotten!

Mandi,
I went to high school with Mike in Pittsburgh. I think of you often as my daughter also lost her father at a young age. I just wanted to share with you what seemed to help her deal with not having her Daddy anymore. When ever she would miss her Daddy and on his birthday and Father's Day we would go visit the cemetery and leave balloons go to him. Sometimes we would attach notes. We watch them till we can't see them anymore then I tell her Daddy reached down and got them. A couple of times we let them go from our yard because she said the cemetery was too sad. I know every one deals with it in their own way. It just seems that kids have a harder time expressing it. I pray for you and Lanie and the rest of the family. May you find peace that Mike will never be hurt again and one day you will be reunited with him.

Alexis
Classmate from North Hills

September 15, 2009

DEAR FAMILY OF SERGEANT WEIGAND JR.,
You been in my thoughts knowing it's a year since your nightmare started. Getting to know your family thru all the memorial services we been at, you became more like family, since we are going thru the same ordeal. Michael was lucky to have such a loving family. You think as time goes on things should be getting better, but I fine myself having backflashes of what took place over the year. Then I find myself crying. It's a very hard road to travel. Our year for David is coming up, and hating every minute of it. I have some really dear pictures of Lanie and Joslyn on the bus when we were in Washington DC. I have to get them to you. I just needed to let you know I think about all of you a lot, and for your family to know your in my heart and prayers at this time of the year.

Deb Leib
MOTHER-IN-LAW OF OFFICER DAVID D. TOME

September 15, 2009

To Sgt. Michael Weigand Jr, his family and his fellow officers with the Latimore Township Police Department:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

September 14, 2009

I'm sitting here at 4:15 am on the day you were taken from us, hours away from exactly one year. I got a call about an hour ago...baby Michael is on his way. I can tell you that I'm not surprised that you would find some way to help us through this...on this very day. I knew when I met you there was something extraordinary about you but could never put my finger on it...now I know. Even in your death you are still thinking of others. I'm not sure if I will ever understand why God gave me such a wonderful man. While brief,I will tell you that you are the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me. Why did he take you away??? You gave me the most precious gift in life...our daughter Lanie. I still struggle daily wondering how such a wonderful man could be taken from us. Mike, I can't tell you enough how much I miss you, your smile, your laughter and your love. I'd give anything just to hear your voice. I will love you forever.....

Love,
Mandi

Mandi Weigand
Wife

September 14, 2009

Mike,

One year tomorrow. You will never be forgotten. You are in everyone`s thoughts an prayers.

Rocky Geppert

September 13, 2009

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time 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 Weigand. 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. I can also be found on Face Book.) 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 Weigand, 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 seven years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

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

September 13, 2009

Hi Honey,

Well here it is the 5th of September, almost a year since you were taken from us and nothing has changed. The hurt, pain and grief are all just as strong as they were. I'm mising you more with each day that goes by. They've erected a memorial to you at Latimore Park, the park that the benefit ride was for that horrible day. It's being dedicated on the 12th. I'm so glad their honoring you, you had more people love you then I think you ever realized and you impacted so many in your life!
I love you baby boy, always and forever you'll be in my heart.
Love,
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

September 5, 2009

My Precious Son,

Thank you honey for keeping Daddy and all the riders of the 911 Ride safe during their trip. I know you rode along with all of them, where else would you have been? They have all become family to us and took us all under their wings to catch us if we falter, just like all your wonderful friends have done this past almost year. Vickie sent a beautiful bear from NY to put at your grave, I put it there right away after Daddy gave it to me. I can't quite seem to get my head wrapped around the fact that your not coming back, it just seems too unreal to me yet and whoever said "time eases all pain" really doesn't know what their talking about. The pain is as deep and sharp as it was that first day. I do know that loosing you is something I'll never get over, never recover from and I'll never stop grieving for you. These past couple of days have been so hard on me, maybe it's because we were in court and I finally saw the person who took you from us, I now have a face to put to the hate that I feel for him. I know you probably wouldn't want me to feel that way, but, that's a mom's perogative and how else could I feel toward someone who took one of the most precious treasures in my life away from me?
I love you my baby boy more then words could ever say and will continue to love you into eternity until I see you again at "the end of the ride".
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

August 26, 2009

Michael, i wore your blue shirt with your name on it the day of your hearing . Your dad saw me wearing it and i knew it meant alot to him ! I found him again in NYC sitting on the bumper of an ambulance i gave him a NY teddy bear with a police car on it to put at your grave site. He told me he would. I walked down into NYC alone and it gave me time to reflect on the purpose of our ride and all the wonderful people we have met on that journey. And on that journey i met your family and Mandie and Lannie. I read this alot to see how they are doing and i know you know as you are constantly watching over them from heaven. You are closer than they know! We haven't forgotten you and never will! My prayers are with your family always! Victoria

Victoria Kriner-Aversano
Americas 911 Ride participant

August 25, 2009

An Angel in the Sky Must Leave His Place of Rest.Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.For Duty has called, There is much work to do.Little did he know, This One is Dressed in Blue.Arriving on the Scene, He Knows Just What to Say,Follow me Fallen Brother, I'll Show you the Way,"Your Duty has Ended, Your Work is now Through,"Come Hang Your Hat Beside mine,I'm A Cop Too.

God bless the Weigand family

Rocky Geppert

August 23, 2009

My Precious Son,

Well yesterday was plea day and we got a guilty plea from that person who took you from us. I guess it should make me feel a little better but all I feel is empty and drained. Now we have to wait until November 2nd for the sentencing hearing. I hope we pack the courtroom with your friends. I know though that we have all of their support and love. You would be so proud of how they all have stood behind us watching over us. Daddy is on the 911 Ride and calls from every stop to let me know he's okay, he knows how nervous I am about him riding, but I know your with him and have his back just like you always did, your forever partners.
I love you honey, probably more then you ever knew or realized. I just wish I could tell you one more time....
With all my love now and forever until "the end of the ride".
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

August 22, 2009

Hi Honey,

Well today is your and Mandi's wedding anniversary, God I wish you were here with her, with all of us! I know nothing I or Daddy does will ever make it a good day for her but believe me.....we'll try. Today the 911 Ride also left Battlefield with Daddy leading the way escorting, just like you did last year. I tried not to cry but somehow these tears just keep coming and don't stop. Everyone there that met you last year talked about you and your smile and told us you would be there with them again this year, I don't doubt that for a second and could almost see you riding on a motor along beside Daddy. The tears really flowed though when Even Forester announced to the whole group that this leg of the ride from Gettysburg to Somerset was dedicted to you, in memory of you. I can't tell you how special that was to me and how proud I am of you. Tomorrow we have to be in court for plea day.... another stressful hurtful day. I hope this "person" who killed you and took you from us owns up to what he did, although, it won't make anything better, nothing could do that unless you were back here with us. There's not a day that goes by, or actually a minute that your not in my thoughts and I know you know that. I talk to you constantly and I know you hear me. I just wish there was some way that my broken heart could be healed, but that's not going to happen until I see you and hold you in my arms my precious son.
I love you and miss you so very much each and every day and will until I see you again when you greet me when the ride is over.
I love you now into eternity.
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

August 20, 2009

Hi hun,
The golf tournament was yesterday and it was a success! We all knew you were there..especially with all the tricks you were pulling while the guys were golfing. I was given a "blue yummy" in your memory, it may sound dumb to most people but I was touched and the gentlemen even had tears in his eyes. It just wasn't the same without you, nothing ever is...you are always missing in person but ALWAYS there in spirit. While that is comforting its not the same as seeing your smile or feeling your hugs and kisses.
You have such wonderful friends that continually tell me how much they miss you and always take the time to interact with Lanie, not to fill your place as a father because that will never happen, nobody can or will... but as overprotective uncle's always concerned with her well-being and mine as well. I really couldn't ask for better support. We all miss you babe so much...I can't even begin to describe the emptiness but I know that you will be waiting for all of us to come home to you. I love you Dewey..you are forever in my heart and mind.

Love,
Mandi

Mandi Weigand
Wife

August 15, 2009

Hi Honey,
Well the golf tournament in memory of you is coming up in about a week, I think it's going to be a hard day for us, I know it will be for me. You always had so much fun and made the day fun for everyone.... even in the pouring rain!
We had a ride for one of the fire Police on Saturday. I know you were there with everyone. You would have been so proud, John rode your bike for you so that you would still be a part of it. It was hard on him, I know especially going past the place where you were taken from us. This week has been hell on me for some reason, just a hard time dealing this week and missing you so so much! I love you Boj and can't get over this or even begin to.
I love you more then life itself.
Love, Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

August 6, 2009

Well Mike , since everyone leaves you messages here i wanted to also . You would be proud to know that on this years 911 Ride your mom, Mandi and Lanie are riding in a escort vehicle and your dad will be police escort . And i know everytime i hear his bike siren when he passes us by i will watch him and know you are right there with him and having his back making sure he is safe! But some of us will know its not just him on that bike! I will be wearing your police shirt in honor of you and proud to do so. Watch over us all from Heaven ! Thanks so much for all you have done on this earth and the love that your family has to cling to now in memory. You touched many , many lives! Thankyou Michael!

Victoria Kriner-Aversano
americas 911 motorcycle participant

July 26, 2009

Hi Honey,

What wonderful friends you have! Today was the firehall softball tournaments and we all went and watched. They had shirts made up for the whole team, including us with your signature Shamrock on the front and your name in big letters on the back with the fire companys number. No one is ever going to forget you baby, your so loved and missed by everyone. During their carnival they put your picture in the booth you always worked so that you would still be there with them. You left us all in such good hands with friends that are more family to us. It was hard to be there at times, I'd have flashbacks of the pictures that were taken last year at the tournaments of you and how much fun you were having but could also see you up in heaven smiling down at all the mistakes and good plays and hits that your team had, most especially when your dad decided to play and slid into second base. I won't say it's getting easier....... it's not and I really doubt if it ever will. Not a day goes by that your not constantly on my mind, in my thoughts and your always, always in my heart. I love you my precious son more then I think you ever knew and how I wish I could tell you just one more time.
With all my love now and into eternity.
Mom

Kim Weigand

July 25, 2009

Hi Honey,

Your little girl is havihg a good time in Disney..... but it's not the same without you. I'm seeing Disney through her eyes, just like what seems like only a few years ago I saw it through your eyes. The memories are bitter sweet and at times hurt like hell. I miss you so very much, more then anyone can really understand or realize, but I know your here with us, where else would you be???
I love you baby boy, more then you know.
Love you now into eternity.
Love
Mom

kim weigand
mom

July 14, 2009

Hello love,
It seems I'm having a bad day today, worse than others..missing you like crazy. Took Lanie to see the fireworks last night and she loved them. I wish you would of been there with us. Its the strangest things that people take for granted that I would love to have the opportunity to experience with you just one more time.
I found one of your old letters you had wrote to me on our first anniversary...It was hard to read but comforting to read your words. I know that I say it over and over but I want you here with us, where you belong. I miss and love you so much Dewey!

Mandi Weigand
Wife

July 5, 2009

Happy 4th of July honey, I know your with us today.
I love you so very very much!

From my heart to yours,
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

July 4, 2009

Hi Bojo,

I just wanted to tell you I love you and miss you more then I could ever put into words. I never thought I could feel this empty inside, but I guess that's what happens when your kids fill your heart with so much love and then one is taken from you. It leaves this big dark hole that can never be filled or replaced. I keep remembering all the memories I have of you, of things you did and said. God how I wish I could have that all back with you here with us. I love you and miss you Boj and that will never change.
With all my love from now into eternity.
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

July 1, 2009

Happy Fathers Day, Honey. I know though your not here with us today in person, your here all the same, in our hearts and minds, just like you always are. Your never far from my thoughts, even when I'm working, something as simple as a date will trigger your memory and bring you back to me. I can't stand the hurt and pain anymore of you being taken from us. I love you Baby Boy and always and forever will.
With all my love from my heart,
Your Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

June 22, 2009

Happy Father's Day Beau!

I miss you so much.

Love you more than ever,

Your Jamiers

Jamiers
Cousin

June 21, 2009

Hi Honey,

Well another 14th of the month and another month passed since you were taken from us. Funny it still seems like yesterday. The pain and hurt are all still the same and missing you is unbearable. We found out that your sister is having a little boy and their naming him after you, our hero in heaven. She's due on September 18th, just four days after it will be a year when you were taken from us. I guess you know all that though and you probably already know your nephew and are teaching him how to wrap us all around his little finger. I hope with all my heart that he's just like his uncle, his namesake, you. I can't help but feel that he's your gift to us to help us through.
There's not a day or actually a minute that goes by throughout the day that your not on my mind and your forever in my heart, there you'll stay, safe and loved.
Always know my precious son how very very much your loved and how very proud I am of you, always was and always will be. Your my light at the end of this very long dark tunnel that I'm walking through called life, existence.
I love you Boj more then life itself.
Mom

Kim Weigand
Mom

June 14, 2009