Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the Orlando Police Dept., it's Chaplain Corps and all the Chaplains that make up the International Conference of Police Chaplains,Our sincere thoughts and prayers are directed to the immediate and fraternal family of Deputy Sheriff John Mecklenburg.You are a true civil servant and a hero to mankind.May your labor on this earth not be in vain.
We love and appreciate you.
Rest in peace!

Senior Chaplain Andrew Wade
Orlando Police Department/ICPC State Rep.

July 5, 2011

God rest your soul. Rest easy now my Brother in Law, as your watch here on this earth is over. I pray God's loving and merciful hand be on your family members, loved ones, and friends in these terrible times, and for the years that follow.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County FL. Sheriffs Office

July 5, 2011

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... REST IN PEACE

DISPATCHER CHERYL DINNER
TORONTO POLICE SERVICE

July 5, 2011

JOHN SO MANY MEMORIES OF JOHN WE LIVED IN FLA AND HIS FAMILY LIVED UPSTAIRS HIIM AND HIS BROTHER ABLE SPENT MORE TIME WITH ME THAN AT HOME JOHN WAS THERE WHEN WHILE THE TWINS WERE GROWING UP HE LOVED JULIE WHAT A HEART BREAKING DAY GOD TAKE CARE OF MY JOHN AND HIS FAMILY AND JOHN SAY HI TO MY DAD FOR ME

DIANE GRIMMER
HE CALLED ME HIS OTHER MOM

July 5, 2011

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff John Mecklenburg, and the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Mecklenburg, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 5, 2011

May God warmly welcome you to Heaven. I pray He blesses and comforts your family and co-workers in this time. Rest in Peace.

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28.

Det. John Creamer
Daytona Beach Police

July 5, 2011

Rest in peace Brother.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

July 5, 2011

Dear Mecklenburg family,

My heart broke as I received the email alert about the death of your husband and father. I wish it was a hurt no one else ever had to experience. I lost my husband last year in the line of duty and the one thought I will express to you is that you will survive and make it! I did't think it possible, but 18 months later and we have began our journey to adjust to a "new normal".

I will continue to remember you in my prayers daily and allow anybody that offers to help....let them! Take one day at a time and don't rush to make any decisions. I always asked myself the question...what would Chad tell me to do if he were here...and that is how I made my decisions. I have 2 sons, ages 6 & 10, and we try to focus on the positive memories and remember Chad as the hero he was.

Your husband and daddy will forever be remembered as a hero to many, but to you he was more than a deputy...husband, father, friend, advisor, playmate, role model, and many many more roles that only you and your children can understand.

If I can ever help, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Holly Reed
Widow of Capt. Chad Reed, Sr.....54-6
E.O.W. 1-14-2010

Holly Reed
Widow of Capt. Chad Reed, Sr. ...54-6...1-14-2010

July 5, 2011

On behalf of the 6,105 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Mecklenburg’s family as well as the members of the Hernando County Sheriff's Office. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

July 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy John Mecklenburg. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Hernando County Florida will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Deputy Mecklenburg, know that their Daddy is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Deputy Mecklenburg. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

July 5, 2011

RIP my brother. We will all miss you.

Barry

FOPA-FSL

Government Affairs Official, B. Mezey
Florida State F.O.P.A.

July 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Mecklenburg, his family, friends, and the entire Hernando County Sheriffs Office. Thank you for your service Deputy Mecklenburg. We've got the watch from here.

Sergeant
Fredericksburg Police Department(VA)

July 4, 2011

God's peace and speed Deputy Mecklenburg. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

July 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with John's family, friends and co-workers. We have lost a true "Hero". John, thank you for service to our Country and community. You will be missed but never forgotten. Rest in Peace my brother.

Cpl. Rick Johnson
Hernando County Sheriff's Office

July 4, 2011

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

July 4, 2011

The sacrifice that this true American Hero made will not be forgotten. Whether serving on the battlefield as he has done previously, or as a deputy who policed our community, he served with valor and distinction. He made a difference, and pledged his all to keep us safe. He will be missed by many, many people unless I miss my guess. Honor his memory, and do the little things in life that make us all better people, whether it is making room on the bus for a less able citizen, following the rules on the highways, and byways, volunteering to help those less fortunate than ourselves. I for one, honor his memory, and will say a prayer for the loving family and friends he left behind, that they will eventually find closure, and receive the support of the community he served without reservation.

LTC William Campbell
U.S.Army First Army HQ RIA, IL

July 4, 2011

God needed a deputy to patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. Forever on Duty......

DOLLY TOMBAL
CLOSE FRIEND OF THE FAMILY

July 4, 2011

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer Gary Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

July 4, 2011

May you rest in peace brother. We are thinking of your family & friends during this difficult time.

Citrus County Sheriff's Office- Communic

July 4, 2011

My prayers are with the friends and family of Deputy Mecklenburg. Keep his memory alive forever.
Rest In Peace Brother

Invest. Mike Bradford
Tallahassee PD- RET

July 4, 2011

Deputy Mecklenburg, you took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of Hernando County and this great country ours.

In the performance of duty, you made the ultimate sacrifice. There is no greater example of honor.

May your loved ones, friends, co-workers find peace. May the citizens realize the sacrifice made by the law enforcement officers every second of every day.

Rest in peace Deputy Mecklenburg we have got it from here........

Vince Iello
NYPD-Retired

July 4, 2011

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with Deputy John Mecklenburg family, friends and Hernando County Sheriffs Department. RIP brother....

Cpl. Jack Presti-Retired
Inverness Police Department

July 4, 2011

R.I.P. brother John Mecklenburg!!!

Husker Street Officer

July 4, 2011

To the Family and Friends of
Deputy Sheriff John Mecklenburg

My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I hope it will help you in your time of sorrow to know that many are feeling your sadness. Deputy Sheriff Mecklenburg was a brave and strong Hero who gave the ultimate sacriface to protect and serve.

As a resident of Hernando County, I would like to thank all the members of the Sheriff's office for the jobs they do everyday.

William E. Webster Lieutentant, Retired
North Brunswick Township NJ

July 4, 2011

Deputy Mecklenburg,
Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

July 4, 2011