Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although i did not get a chance to work with Trooper Sauter,I work closely with Dist. Chicago Troopers on a daily basis. Im proud to say that these are some of the finest LEO i have come in contact with!!!My fellow Minutemen and myself are very aware of how dangerous these jobs can be working the roadways in the Chicago area but wouldnt change it for the world as im sure Trooper Sauter probably felt also!!! MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY,FELLOW TROOPERS,AS WELL AS MY FELLOW MINUTEMEN!!!!! PLEASE REMEMBER TO MOVE OVER and SLOW DOWN for our LIGHTS!!!!

MINUTEMAN KEVIN OLSON
IDOT EMERGENCY TRAFFIC

March 30, 2013

So, so sorry for the family, friends and co workers of Trooper Sauter. I lost my son Michael Pollitz on 11/30/11 - so tragic.
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Barb Simon
mother of fallen officer, Michael Pollitz

March 30, 2013

RIP Trooper Sauter, our hearts are heavy, but we know that your courage and honor will never be forgotten. May God bless your family and friends in this time of heart ache. Godspeed Trooper Sauter.

Police Officer S.Boe
City of Lockport

March 30, 2013

My condolences to his family. I understand how dangerous it is to work and emergency scene on the Illinois tollways. I even believe I may have orked an accident scene with him. God Bless may you rest in peace.

Firefighter Steve Hrycyk

March 30, 2013

My heart immediately sank when I read the news of your tragic accident. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Even though we are in different states and didnt know each other, we are one big family of law enforcement. God bless you and your family.

CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ
SURVIVOR of SHERIFF DEPUTY
STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987

March 30, 2013

Trooper James Sauter rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved
one, and pray for you during the days to come. James will
be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,badges gleaming and
shoes like glass, They 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 hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue
Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to
say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners.
A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another
member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips, Ms, USA Ret.
Retired Lt. Walnut Grove Mississippi Police Dept

March 30, 2013

Trooper Jim ---- we are so sad you are gone. We are honored to know you and work next to you. We are proud of you and will always think of you. Every time on those shoulders, we will be thinking of you. We know you will watch over us. Thank you for your dedication and service to our department and the people of our state. You will be truly be missed! We love you brother!

Your brothers and sisters of D-Chicago
Illinois State Police

March 30, 2013

Our deepest condolences go out to family and friends of Trooper Sauter. May God rest his soul. Thank you for your service.

Officer Edwin Lara
Cook County Sheriffs Office- Honor Guard
Chicago, Illinois- External Ops unit

March 30, 2013

Rest in peace brother

POII DL Farrish
Greensboro Police Dept.

March 30, 2013

May GOD Bless you ! May His armes of love be around your family & coworkers at this difficult time.

Sr. Trooper Keith Gregory
Va. State Police

March 30, 2013

Jim, It was truly an honor to have served with you ! Through your hard work and dedication you made a difference ! You positively impacted the lives of those around you. I know you told me not to tell, but deadlifting 500 lbs barefoot, that's crazy impressive bro !! Thank You for your friendship. Rest In Peace !

'Mick'
Illinois State Police District 15

March 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you Rest in Peace.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations / H S I

March 30, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to Tropper Sauter's family. Trooper Sauter was a true hero and a shining example of excellence in the law enforcement profession. RIP Trooper James Sauter you will be missed but not forgotten.

Officer Rich Free
Lakemoor, IL Police Department

March 29, 2013

May God Bless and give strength to your family. Our thoughts and prayers to all who have meet and come to know you. Your courage and professionalism will always give us hope. God reached down from the heavens and placed his hand on your shoulder to take you home. Thank You for your kindness, and we will always be thankful that our paths crossed and had an opportunity to have meet you!

WILLIAM PETER GRIFFIS
Associate Member Lodge 41 District 5

March 29, 2013

Rest in peace brother. God bless your family, friends and the agency you served.

Off. Matthew Harrington
Kennebunk, Maine Police Department

March 29, 2013

I would like to express my most sincere heartfelt condolences to the Family of ILLINOIS STATE TROOPER JAMES SAUTER. I would also like to express my most sincere heartfelt condolences to the ILLINOIS STATE POLICE UP TO AND INCLUDING DIRECTOR HIRAM GRAU AND ALL UPPER RANKING COMMAND OFFICERS OF THE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AS WELL. I would also like to express my most sincere heartfelt condloences to the Law Enforcement Community up to and including all Municipal, STATE and Federal agencies. ILLINOIS STATE TROOPER JAMES SAUTER MAY GOD FOREVER BLESS YOU AND MAY GOD FOREVER HOLD YOU IN THE PALMS OF HIS HANDS. ILLINOIS STATE TROOPER JAMES SAUTER YOUR YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON IN THE EYES AND THE HEARTS OF ALL WHO LOVED YOU.

Debbie Daly

March 29, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. D. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 29, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper
James Sauter as well as to the Illinois State Police. Rest in peace Trooper Sauter, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 29, 2013

Rest In Peace my Brother.

Your family, co-workers, and friends are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Trooper W.T. Dendler
Ohio State Highway Patrol

March 29, 2013

so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers goes out to his family. also to his fellow officers.

citizen
citizen

March 29, 2013

Rest in Peace Trooper Sauter, Bless your Family and the Illinois State Police.

TFC Widener, Len
Connecticut State Police

March 29, 2013

A tragic night. May God hold all those close to you in the palm of his hand.

Thank you for your sacrifice Trooper.

DC Scott Dunham
Northbrook IL PD

March 29, 2013

My condolences go out to everyone who was close to Trooper Sauter. I also grew up in Chicago Ridge and went to the same high school as him. I graduated 6 years earlier and don't think I know him or any of his family members but it's a relatively small town and high school. Even though I didn't know him, I do know one thing and that is he made his wife, parents and fellow troopers proud. I've always been impressed by the professional image that the ISP troopers display and the very tough situations that they deal with. Please keep his wife, parents, extended family, friends and fellow law enforcements officer's in your thoughts and prayers. The law enforcement community will always remember the sacrifice he made and will honor him now and forever.

Police Officer Robert Wirth
Burr Ridge PD IL

March 29, 2013

May you rest in Peace.

Gavin F. Price II ( retired )
Escambia county sheriffs dept

March 29, 2013

……..”BLESSED are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”- Matthew 5:9

Corporal Timothy D. Holster Sr.
West Virginia State Police

March 29, 2013