Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

March 20, 2011

RIP Officer Birkholz, you may have only served two years, but those two years made a tremendous difference in the lives of every person you had contact with...May the people of this state, and this country, always recognize the sacrafice you made to make their world a better place...

Anonymous

March 20, 2011

Craig, you were one of the finest Officers that I had the privilage to work with. I will miss your upbeat attitude and your smile that was seen every morning at the end of your shift. Seeing you happy everyday, is what made me happy and able to jump start my day. I will miss you my friend, partner and Hero, but will never forget you. Until we meet again someday....

Joel Gudex, Patrolman
City of Fond du Lac

March 20, 2011

My heart goes out to the family! I also want to say Thank You for serving and protecting everyone. While I did not know Officer Birkholz, you will always be remembered for the sacrifice you took in protecting our City. Thank You! You are a great honor

Anonymous

March 20, 2011

My prayers for his family and loved ones.

Judith Van Buren
Friend of his aunt

March 20, 2011

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

March 20, 2011

I did not know you, but I am truly saddened that you gave your life in the attempt to do your duty. Thank you for what you gave.

Lori George

March 20, 2011

Our sincere condolences to Officer Birkholz's family and fellow officers. May GOD be with you. This is truly a tragedy! We lost one of our own recently....GOD BLESS OUR OFFICERS!!! RIP Craig



Retired Deputy Sheriff Linda Hollon and Greg Hollon
Clark County Springfield, Ohio

Anonymous

March 20, 2011

Craig,gave it all My thoughts and prayers are now with his family, my God bless and keep you strong during this sad time.

Ralph Sullivan
Atlanta Police Dept. Retired

March 20, 2011

Off Birkholz, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

March 20, 2011

Fellow brothers, my prayers go out to Craig and his family, as well to the injured Officers. I can only feel as a Honorable agency there is great saddness and hurt as well as loss to your entire agency, may God be with you all.

Det Cmdr Robert Gardner Ret
Kewaunee County Sheriff's Dept

March 20, 2011

Officer Birkholz thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgottten!

Liieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

March 20, 2011

RIP Bro

Anthony O COIV
TDCJ

March 20, 2011

To family and friends:
'God didn’t promise days without pain,
laughter without sorrow, sun without rain;
but He did promise strength for the day,
comfort for the tears and light for the way'.

Rest in peace Officer Birkholz.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
Alameda, CA Police Dept.

March 20, 2011

RIP my Brother,my heart is saddened by this madness. My prayers to your Family and your department.

police officer sandy messenger
south beloit illinois

March 20, 2011

RIP brother Craig.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept

March 20, 2011

My heart aches for this brave officer. My heart-felt sympathy goes out to his family and friends. What a tragedy. May God be with you all. Thank you for your brave service.

Lin Hochstetter
an American

March 20, 2011

I was lucky enough to have served with Craig in Afghanistan. He was a great Soldier and a fine man. I was my honor to know him.

Bryan Lynch
Sergeant Major, US Army

SGM Bryan Lynch
US Army

March 20, 2011

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Peach be with you and your family.

Sergeant Gene M. Goode
Waupaca County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

March 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Birkholz, his family, friends, and the entire Fond du Lac Police Department. Thank you for your service Officer Birkholz. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)

March 20, 2011

My thoughts are with the family and friends of this hero. May god watch over you all......
I'm sure he is watching you from above...

Anonymous

March 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the fellow officers and family of Officer Birkholz.

Sereant Douglas M. Samens
Osceola Township Law Enforcement

March 20, 2011

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,and love leaves a memory no one can steal. My condolences to the friends and family of Officer Birkholz.

Lucy Mathers

March 20, 2011

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

COII Jerry Haag
WI DOC/KMCI

March 20, 2011

May you rest in peace!

Detective Beller
Kenosha PD

March 20, 2011