Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our heart breaks for the family of Sgt Renninger. This is a thoughtless tragedy that will never be forgotten or forgiven. To the family and Department, you gave the ultimate sacrifice, God Bless you all, To the men and women who put on the badge each day, thank you, thank you.

Mother of a Sgt
Colordo Springs Police Department

December 1, 2009

Rest In Peace Officer
you gave your all you are our HERO.
The coward that took your life has been
brought to justice.My prayers to your
family and co-workers

Friend and Partner to Royce Anderson
Harris County Sheriff Dept
Houston,Tx EOW 10/26/1981

R Eberhart

December 1, 2009

God bless the family and friends of all the officers of the Lakewood P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dispatcher Jim Arnold
University of Dayton, OH Police

December 1, 2009

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Ofc.Charles Leeds
Norristown PD

December 1, 2009

Mark, you were one of my SWAT instructors and I'll never forget what you taught me. Thanks brother, God bless.

Officer
Tumwater PD

December 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to your family, friends, and co-workers.

“It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, and an entire lifetime to forget them.” -Unknown.

Patti Wolff
sister, Sgt. Michael Johnson, VT State Police, EOW 6/15/03

December 1, 2009

What a tragic, tragic incident. Know that there is a lasting hero status here for you. While the policing community will mourn for you, you can rest in knowing there are Brave, BRAVE men and women who courageously face the evils of this world and know that every day could be their last...and yet they STILL do it. You are to be honored, sir.

Heaven Was Needing A Hero
Performed by JoDee Messina

I came by today to see you
Oh I had to let you know
If I knew the last time that I held you was the last time
I'd have held you, and never let go

Oh, it's kept me awake nights, wondering
I lie in the dark, just asking why
I've always been told
You won't be called home
Until it's your time

I guess heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

I remember the last time I saw you
Oh, you held your head up proud
I laughed inside
When I saw how you were standing out in the crowd
Your such a part of who I am
Now that part will just be void
No matter how much I need you now
Heaven needed you more

Cause heaven was needing a hero
Somebody just like you
Brave enough to stand up
For what you believe
And follow it through
When I try to make it make sense in my mind
The only conclusion I come to
Is heaven was needing a hero
Like you

Is Heaven was needing a hero
and that's you

Teri McPhail
Wife of Jackson Cty FL Deputy

December 1, 2009

May you and your comrads rest in peace. Your brothers and sisters in law enforcment will walk the beat from here.

Detective Darren Gros
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

December 1, 2009

RIP Sergeant Renninger....my thoughts and prayers are with your family and the Lakewood Police Department.

Kristi Horton
daughter of Asst. Chief Emma Horton, Goodman Pol. Dept. EOW - 9/8/00

December 1, 2009

God Bless. Rest in Peace

Master Sergeant James Kofshur
Illinois State Police

December 1, 2009

There are words,,, May you Rest in Peace Sir...........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
Fort Worth Texas PD

December 1, 2009

I offer my sympathy to the Renninger family. I have been exactly where you are now. My father was gunned down in febuary 2008. Although you will never get your loved one back, just remember that they are always with you and watching over you.

cody biggs
son of fallen officer william king biggs kirkwood p.d. mo

cody biggs
son of fallen officer william king biggs

December 1, 2009

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

December 1, 2009

May God Grant Sgt. Renninger's Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends, the Serenity to Accept the things they cannot Change, Courage to change the things they can, and the Wisdom to know the Difference....May we never forget this Blue Angels horrendous sacrifice....

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Township Police

December 1, 2009

COURAGE, HONOR and ETERNAL VIGILANCE - you will never be forgotten and your ultimate sacrifice will always be recognized, for "HONOR IS EARNED, NEVER GIVEN".

You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers as will your fellow officers lost on this horrific day. May you all rest in peace knowing a country grieves with you.

Pam Paulin #V2035
USAF (Ret)

December 1, 2009

On behalf of the City of Muskegon Police Department, our prayers are with your family and Department. May He who is the great comforter of all be with you all during this difficult time.

"Go rest high on that Mountain because your work here on earth is done". (Vince Gill) Rest in Peace brother, we have your watch from here.

Ofc Mike Lamsma
Muskegon PD, Michigan

December 1, 2009

Prayers for your family and loved ones........ It hurts and reminds us (Pittsburgh, Pa) of our 3 fallen in April 08.
Sergeant Mark Renninger, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SELFLESS SERVICE.

Roberta Schick
Officer's daughter & mother......

December 1, 2009

My heartfelt condolences for the family.
Sylvia

Sylvia, Beverly Hills, MI
citizen

December 1, 2009

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 1, 2009

Rest in peace brother,and thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out the the family and agency. You will not be forgotten!

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

December 1, 2009

My condolences to the families and to the department. Rest in Peace brothers. and remember, in Valor there is Hope

Patrolman
Nocona Police Dept. Nocona Texas

December 1, 2009

Our Thoughts are with your family, during this hard time, just remember that there is a great big family of police officers that are there to help and support you in this time.

Anonymous

December 1, 2009

I am so very sorry for the tragic loss of your loved one. He is a genuine hero, and his service will never be forgotten.

With Love.

Anna Marie Hall
Wife of Sgt. M.J. Hall, Coats NC Police Department

December 1, 2009

My heart goes out to the family and friends of this fallen hero. He will always be in the thoughts of the LE community and his family.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore Police Department

December 1, 2009

May the Lord Jesus Christ give comfort during this time. Thank You for your service.

TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

December 1, 2009