Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed my brother.....Thank You for your service to your family and community .....may the sun always shine upon your face and may you forever more dwell in the house of the Lord.

From all of the Officers at Fairmont P.D. we send our most sincere and deepest condolences to his family , friends and fellow brothers and sisters.

Police Officer Christopher McManus
Fairmont P.D. (Patrol Division)

June 15, 2016

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

Dmytro Goloborodko

June 15, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

June 15, 2016

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Police Officer Michael Katherman during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. May the moments they spent together provide them with precious memories to last a lifetime. Thank you for your service Officer Katherman, may you rest in peace.

Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

June 15, 2016

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 “it’s 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.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office

June 15, 2016

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

June 15, 2016

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Katherman during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Sr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders(RET)
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

June 15, 2016

this is so incredibly sad..my words for this tragedy is thanks to the officer who gave his life and time to serving his community. To his family and friends-so incredibly sorry for the loss of your loved one. I feel we all need to take time and be more aware of those on motorcycles-they are so much more vulnerable. Accidents do happen but collisions..they can be prevented with being aware. RIP dear man

Laura Kayizzi

June 15, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

June 15, 2016

To all family and friends condolences from Cleveland Police ,Ohio. As a retired M/C officer I will pray for all affected by this tragedy. Mike ! R.I.P.

Patrol officer
retired Cleveland Police traffic

June 15, 2016

RIP Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police, Va.

June 15, 2016

Gob bless you Officer Michael Karherman for your selfless service to the community. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family, and to your brothers and sisters of the San Jose Police Department. Rest in Peace, we have the watch now.

Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

June 15, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Katherman. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

June 15, 2016

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

June 15, 2016

God speed my brother!

Brian Canedo
San Francisco Police Dept.

June 15, 2016

Motormen
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.
Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.
They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.
Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.
So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.
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Detective Jose' Quiles
McKinney Police Department

June 15, 2016

God bless Officer Katherman's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

June 15, 2016

For your never ending hours of dedication to protect and serve, be with the lord. May your family know we are with them in sorrow and remembrance.

You are a HERO.

Christina Novello Crime Analyst
El Dorado County Sheriff

June 15, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

June 15, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are a Hero Officer Katherman. Thank you for doing your job. Rest in peace Dear Brother. God bless. "Heroes Live Forever"

Catherine Garibay Sanchez
Surviving sister of
Deputy Sheriff Steven Garibay
EOW February 10, 1987

June 15, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer katherman's family and friends, as well as his brothers and sisters with the San Jose Police Department. As a law enforcement officer and a motorcycle rider, this truly saddens me. RIP brother.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County Sheriff's Office

June 15, 2016

Thank you for your service

Dominick

June 15, 2016

Officer Katherman, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept

June 15, 2016

There but for the Grace of God go I. Go with God my Brother and ride the streets of Heaven and someday I will meet you there and ride beside you.

Motor Officer James Bragg (Ret)
Greenville City Police, Greenville, SC

June 15, 2016

Thank you for your selfless and dedicated eleven years of protecting the citizens of San Jose, Officer Katherman. You are a true hero who risked his life every day to protect your city, and heroes are never forgotten. Even though you are no longer with us you will always be remembered by the people who loved you, the people that you helped and by those who had the honor of working with such an exemplary officer. My heartfelt condolences go out to your family, friends, and to all the brave men and women of the San Jose Police Department.

Taylor Ramerth
Citizen of Chandler, Arizona, and supporter of law enforcement

June 15, 2016