Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Joel, this truly is a nightmare. I as well as everyone in our agency hoped that we would never have to suffer the tragic loss of another deputy. I look at your picture and can't believe this has happened again. We were hired together, sworn in together, went through the FTO Program together, and worked together on and off for many years. You were a good cop, but more importantly you were a wonderful person. I will miss you always and forever. May God bless you and your wonderful family and provide them strength through this time in their lives.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Office

February 27, 2010

Joel was a great person! When I was about nine years old, Joel came to live with my family for a summer. He slept in my bed for the summer while I retreated to the floor. He was eight years older than myself and someone I always looked up to. He was kind, good looking and had an infectious smile. Not a bad shot with a bow either. I'll never forget the time he shot a squirrel with an arrow while driving a jeep. Despite his modesty, I bet he's bragging about that shot right now and God probably doesn't know whether or not to believe him. Joel, God Bless You and we'll see you on the other side!
Guy Delorefice

Anonymous

February 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Wahlenmaier as well as the brotherhood at Fresno County Sheriff's Department. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

February 27, 2010

sileo in pacis (Rest in peace)

Anonymous

February 27, 2010

A HERO may be gone...A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P.
I hope your killer goes straight to hell and rots there

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

February 27, 2010

may god bless fresno county deputy Joel Wahlenmaler who was killed in the line of duty. my heart and prayers go out to the family of the fallen officer may god bless him and his family

assistaint cubmaster jonathon humphrey
cubscout pack #379

February 26, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summ erville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

February 26, 2010

Rest in Peace knowing that your family will forever be taken care of and that your sacrifice will never be forgotten! May God comfort them and support them.

Officer Falkowski
California Highway Patrol

February 26, 2010

Joel, I enjoyed our time together at Homicide school. You were a very nice guy. You will be missed by all of your co-workers. God speed brother.

Patrolman JC
Ceres PD

February 26, 2010

We are so very sad for the loss of this Brave and selfless
Hero! We are brought to tears once again, as we grieve for Deputy Sheriff Joel Wahlenmaier. Our prayers will continue for all that know and love him. We truly understand the pain that his family, including the FCSD family, are feeling at this time. Please know we are here and if there is anything we can do, we are ready to help.

With our love and respect, please know Deputy Sheriff Joel Wahlenmaier will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN because we will never forget his and his families sacrifice.....John 15:13

The loving family of
Sgt. Howard K. Stevenson EOW 1/9/05

February 26, 2010

Job well done... Go with God.

Daniel Mendoza

February 26, 2010

RIP Brother...

Ptlm. M. Thomas
Foster Twp. Police (PA)

February 26, 2010

Rest in peace brother, you will not beforgotten by the thin blue line. You have served you community, and country well. Our prayer go out to you, your family. and your dept.

ofc. charles robson (ret)
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

February 26, 2010

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY WAHLENMAIER. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. DEPUTY WAHLENMAIER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 26, 2010

RIP brother Joel.

May God bless and show mercy on your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

February 26, 2010

Rest In Peace. Thank you for your service. To your family, friends and fellow officers my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless

Anonymous

February 26, 2010

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

February 26, 2010

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Deputy Wahlenmaier, as well as his law enforcement family at the Fresno County Sheriff's Office. He will be missed, not forgotten, and his spirit will continue to live within the lives of those he touched.

Commander Chris Pascone
Monterey County Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2010

REST IN PEACE, FROM YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT IN OHIO.

TROOPER
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

February 26, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to friends and families of this courageous LEO. I salute you, Sir! May God grant you peace.

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

February 26, 2010

You wont be forgotten. We are silent no more.

Officer Long
Fresno Police Department

February 26, 2010

God Speed Deputy Wahlenmaier. Your service and inspiration will be missed by all.

Special Agent
US Secret Servive

February 26, 2010

Deputy Sheriff Joel Wahlenmaier's Family, Friends, and the Units at the FCSD are in my Prayers, thoughts and have my Heartfelt Sympathy. So very Sorry my Brother. God Bless.

Deputy
Kentucky

February 26, 2010

Rest in peace Sheriff Wahlenmaier!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

February 26, 2010

Thank you for your service. May God Bless you and your family. May he grant you eternal rest. May he also grant your family, friends, and co-workers the strength they need to get through the rough times ahead.

PO James McPartland Jr
Mount Vernon PD NY

February 26, 2010