Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

So very sorry for your loss VSP. Truly heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with your dear wife and children, and your brothers and sisters in Blue. Thank you for your service, sir and may you rest in peace.

Civilian Supporter Josh J.

April 2, 2016

My prayers and heart with all whom know Trooper Dermyer!

Margaret Johnson
I care

April 2, 2016

Rest in peace Trooper Dermyer. My sympathies to your family, friends and colleagues.

SFC William Farrell
US Army Military Police Ret.

April 2, 2016

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

April 2, 2016

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 Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

April 2, 2016

God has been watching you your whole life and is very pleased . Your honor, your integrity, your loyalty. You are what he had in mind when he made man. Thank you for living. Bless your family, especially your parents for giving the world such a great human being.

Chuck Schneider, (Ret. Sgt.)
Baltimore PD

April 2, 2016

RIP Trooper Chad P. Dermyer.
May God bless his Family and friends !

~*"Tribute to all Police Officers!"*~
***
To serve and protect all citizens
is what our Police Force do best,
so justice may prevail at the end,
that is their goal and final quest.
***
In many dangerous situations
alone or together they'll stand,
as their devotion and comradeship
are really tops and go hand in hand.
***
Although they serve us honourably,
at times they get very little respect,
as they're doing their daily duty,
by trying to be fair and correct.
***
Their bond among Officers is steadfast
and if one of their own may fall...,
the rest of their Family will carry on,
as all are for one and one for all.
***
Written by Homeland and Firefighter- Poet
Hartmut Reinsch © April 3rd 2014
Toronto / CANADA

Hartmut Reinsch

April 2, 2016

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

April 2, 2016

Thank you for your service. Praying for your Family & Dept.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

April 2, 2016

RIP Brother. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now.

Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)

April 1, 2016

So sorry for the family of Trooper Dermyer,Dont know what else to say,Pray the Lord comforts as only he can,God bless.

Re-tired jailer Dale Wilkinson
Blueridge Regional Jail Auth Halifax

April 1, 2016

Semper Fi, Trooper Dermyer

Patrick E Libby
U.S. Marine Corps, Retired

April 1, 2016

“Marines”

You can have your Army Kakiis,
And your Navy Blues,
But here’s a different fighting man,
I’ll introduce to you.
His uniform is unlike,
Any you’ve ever seen,
The Germans called him “Devil Dog”,
His title is “Marine”.

He was trained in Parris Island,
The place that God forgot,
The sand was fourteen inches deep,
The sun was blazing hot.
He awakened up one morning,
In front of his rack he’ll stand,
And in through the doorway walked,
A giant of a man.

He turned and faced this young Marine,
With eyes as cold as steel,
He said, “I am your DI,
And this is for real.
I’ll make your life as miserable,
As miserable as I can,
And when you finally leave this place,
You’ll be a fighting man.
You’ll be a rifle expert,
You’ll know your weapon well,
And when you encounter the Viet Cong,
You’ll send their souls to Hell.

Now gather around you young Marines,
And lend me all your ears,
And I’ll tell you of a few things,
We’ve conquered through the years,
We fought at Iwo Jima,
The land of fire and Hell,
We killed all those Japanese,
And took their land as well.

Now you can tell your ladies,
And this my Lad is true,
To get herself a young “Marine”,
There is nothing he can’t do.
He’s peeled a million onions,
And twice as many spuds,
Then you’ll find him in the slop chutes,
A soaking up the suds.

And when he gets to Heaven,
St.Peter he will tell,
Another “Marine” reporting Sir.
I’ve served my time in Hell.

Written and copyright by: David Lee Bell
Dress Blue Recipient 1968
USMC 1968-1971
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1968 BMI- All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 1, 2016

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 1, 2016

Final Salute Trooper Dermyer, thank you for your service. You are a Hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

April 1, 2016

We as a nation need to pray daily for all our law enforcement officers.

Raymond Housden
STG corrections officer N.C.

April 1, 2016

I remember Officer Dermyer as being one of the kindest officers serving at the VA Ann Arbor. Very dedicated to his job and the veterans. Rest in peace Officer Dermyer. I'll keep you and your family in our prayers.

Semper Fi

Dannel Brown - USN Veteran - HM3 (FMF)
Department of Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor

April 1, 2016

God welcome you into Heaven brother. I pray your family has the strength to cope with your death and may perpetual life shine upon you.

Sgt.Mark Skaff RET.
Sioux City Iowa Police

April 1, 2016

Thank you for your time of service.
I salute you and your family.

Randalyn Benson
Survivor daughter of Chief James Leonard Speer

April 1, 2016

I am sorry for your loss to the family, fellow officers, friends. I will keep you all in my family prayers. RIP.

Frank J Corasaniti II
Retired Baltimore Fire Officer

April 1, 2016

Rest in peace Trooper Dermyer. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

April 1, 2016

I lost a former co worker, friend and college yesterday he left the Veteran's Affairs Police right after I did in 2014 to pursue and fulfill his dream job as one of Virginia's finest I knew him and his wife & 2 kids God Bless You & Keep You Chad

Officer Robert VanSinger
Morenci, MI PD

April 1, 2016

Chad, God Bless you and your family. Semper Fi.

SGT (R) Chuck Leas
Md. State police

Chief of Police (GLAHS)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

April 1, 2016

We are all deeply saddened to learn of this tragedy of Trooper Dermyer's selfless service in the line of duty. May the healing power of God's grace surround all who loved him and served with him.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

April 1, 2016

God Bless Trooper Dermyer and his family

Special Agent Jeff Pullig
Drug Enforcement Administration

April 1, 2016