Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer I Deriek W. Crouse

Virginia Tech Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, December 8, 2011

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Reflections for Police Officer I Deriek W. Crouse

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'm so sorry that this horrible tragedy happened.

I just wanted to let you know that your service meant something to those all around you even those who didn't know you personally.

May God bless you and those you loved for your sacrifice.

Amanda
Caring Citizen

December 9, 2011

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 9, 2011

Thank you for your service and my prayers are with your family.

Retired Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

December 9, 2011

My heart is breaking for this family. I am so sorry for your loss. I've walked in your shoes. I've felt the pain, I know where you are right now and I know where you still have to go. I vow to be there for you in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. I will hold your hand, allow you to cry, and help you as you try to rebuild your shattered life. I couldn't sleep last night because I remembered my own pain and I knew the pain you were feeling. I wish I could take your pain away, but unfortunately I cannot. I will, however, be here to help you through it. I will tell you all about the Concerns of Police Survivors and how they continue to help me and how they will help you. Just call me when you're ready and until then I will be praying for you and your family.

RIP Ofc. Crouse, you have fought the good fight. Rest easy now my brother and watch over us from above. You will be greatly missed.

Laura Gibson-Szerokman, Surviving Spouse of
Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr. EOW: 4/25/98

Laura Gibson-Szerokman
Radford University Police Dept., Radford, VA

December 9, 2011

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue......the law enforcement community will miss you...Prayers for Officer Crouse family.

Patrolman Ramon Menchaca
Alamo Colleges, San Antonio Texas

December 9, 2011

Godbless Officer Crouse & his family may God be with you all during this difficult time. You are in our Prayers always in all things we do in Jesus name Amen.

Officer C. Wilson
CCA

December 9, 2011

May your wife, children, family and friends know that you are now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you brother for all that you have done for this great nation..

Sergeant Roman Rauhala
Fairfax County Sheriffs Office, Fairfax VA.

December 9, 2011

A great tragedy when one of our Warriors is taken from us. God Bless His Soul. But I am very perplexed as to how this chain of events happened. Our Brother was picked at random? Then the shooter commited suicide? I know the fine investigators are looking at this situation with a magnifying glass. RIP!

Det. Greg Huizar
Detroit Police Department/Retired

December 9, 2011

Thank you Officer Crouse for your service to this nation and your service to your local community. You will never be forgotten for what you did and all the lives you touced. Rest in peace my brother...

Jacob Murch Former Police Officer II
Former Prince William County Police Department

December 9, 2011

I heard about this shooting while listening to public radio while on patrol in Arkansas. Deriek was a sheepdog who died protecting his flock. He is a hero and joins the ranks of the many here who died protecting those things that are worth protecting. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. May our Heavenly father watch over your wife and five children until you are reunited.

U.S. Park Ranger, fellow father of five
National Park Service

December 9, 2011

ALWAYS HONORED......
NEVER FORGOTTEN!!
"Greater love has no man than this, “that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
Thank you for you service and sacrifice Officer Crouse! You and your family are in thoughts and prayers.

Deputy Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police

December 9, 2011

My heart goes out to Officer Crouse's Family and Friends. Such an impossible thing to go through, esp during this time of year. My heart breaks for his five children. May they soon find peace and have understanding.

Thank you Officer Crouse for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Cara Cooper
Daughter of fallen hero Captain Grover Cooper III Fort Pierce PD

December 9, 2011

God bless the family of the officer,and the family of Virginia tech Police Department.

Officer A.Dumas
Bishop State Campus Police Dept. Mobile,AL

December 9, 2011

RIP. Thank you for your service.

MDS Don Fuller
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

December 9, 2011

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service as a vet and in law enforcement. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and the members of your department.

Officer S. Lillis
US Secret Service

December 9, 2011

RIP Officer Crouse. May God bless and keep Officer Crouse's family, coworkers during this most difficult time.

Kyle E. Barnette Sr.
DHS/Investigations (Retired)

December 9, 2011

Officer Crouse and his family are owed a debt that we can never repay. A courageous man doing dangerous work to keep the rest of us safe. God bless him and his loved ones.

Mark Colleluori - Civilian
Son werves with Roanoke County SWAT

December 9, 2011

Rest in peace Officer Crouse!
You will not be forgotten!

Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!

December 9, 2011

this is an unbelievable horror story. My prayers go out to the friends and family of Officer Crouse. Never let his memory fade.

Investigator Mike Bradford (Ret)
Tallahassee Police Dept

December 9, 2011

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU OFFICER CROUSE AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR YOU DEDICATED SERVICE SIR

Court Security Officer Richard Wishin
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DOVER,DELAWARE

December 9, 2011

Rest in peace my brother and may god welcome you with open arms

Officer Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Marine Reserve division. Mt. Clemens Michigan

December 9, 2011

My thought and prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time. May god be with you all.

Police Officer's Wife

December 9, 2011

Rest in Peace, Officer Crouse. So many people are thinking of you and your sweet family today.

Rsv. Sergeant/ Officer- retired
LCSO/ Metro-Dade PD

December 9, 2011

My niece was a Miami-Dade police officer killed in the line of duty in January, so I have some small understanding of what Deriek Crouse's family is going through. God bless his wife and children. They'll always remember he was a hero.

Scott Haworth
Columbus, Ohio

December 9, 2011

Thank you Officer Crouse for your heroism and bravery. Young recruits can look at men like you as a role model. Our prayers are with your family, friends and your department. Rest In Peace.

Session 51
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

December 9, 2011

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