Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Monday, August 7, 2000
Reflections for Trooper Randall Wade Vetter
i had just started attending the police academy when Trooper Vetter was killed. as an aspiring law enforcement officer, myself as well as fellow classmates and instructors were all quite disturbed by the incident. Trooper Vetter's death was mourned by all nationwide, and especially by those of us who have made the choice to go out on a daily basis and put our lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. Trooper Vetter died in the line of duty, trying to protect another's life, and instead lost his at the hands of the very man which he was trying to protect. many people think that LEO's are just here to bring money into the city or county or state by which they are employed, but that is not the case. therefore, i leave this note to pay my respects to a man who died performing the most honorable of duties. i wish the very best to his family, i know this is difficult for you, but hope it will give you strength knowing that the Lord above is with you and watching down upon you as well as your beloved Randall Wade Vetter.
Leslie Lehmann