Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. You now walk a beat on Heaven's streets. While I did not know Dave, I feel a very strong bond to all men who choose to wear a badge and lay down their lives for those that they do not know. For there is no greater love that one man would lay down his life for another. My condolences to Dave's family, his brothers-in-arms at the Upper Saucon Police Department and his fellow brothers in blue who grieve every time one of our own makes the ultimate sacrifice.

Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton PA

November 11, 2006

Jessica, my oldest son (one of my five children) who will soon be 18 was involved in an automobile accident about 7 months ago. Your kind husband was the officer who responded. He comforted my son in this very scary time in two ways. First, Officer Petzold was a familiar face. My son had already feelings of admiration for David for the work he did in the community within the youth community. Secondly, because of how calmly and understandingly the entire accident was handled. When I arrived at the scene, I was also comforted by his calming nature. He made us feel that everything was going to be okay, and I knew my son had been in good hands from the beginning.
Our children enjoyed the 2006 football/cheerleading season together, and we will Pray for you all. God Bless

An Upper Saucon Family

November 11, 2006

You touched more lives than you know.
May your wife and children always hold you in their heart and may their grieving be eased by the love and concern of the community, friends, and family.

appreciative citizen

November 11, 2006

Petzold Family,
God Bless you all! Dave will be missed by many.

K-9 Officer J. Fiore
LVIA Police Department

November 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer David Petzold.

Kyle Albrecht / Firefighter
Fountain Hill Fire Dept.

November 11, 2006

Petzold family,

May God be with you during this tragic time. David made the ultimate sacrifice serving his community and protecting this great nation. Not knowing Dave but living in Upper Saucon, I just want to say thanks for protecting all of us. All of you will be in our prayers.

Forensic Scientist
New Jersey State Police

November 11, 2006

May you rest in peace brother. God bless your family, friends, and the family at Upper Saucon PD.

Ptlmn. Scott S. grube
North Catasauqua Police

November 11, 2006

My sympathy goes out to your family. The Law enforcement family is a very special group. It has been 3 years since my father passed and I still read the memorial pages. Just wanted to tell you that you are in more thoughts and prayers than you know.

Rhonda Cox
Survivor - Officer's Daughter

November 11, 2006

Some people live a lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in this world, you my brother had made a difference.M ay you rest in piece.

off. Timothy Connell
Lower Saucon Township

November 11, 2006

I've never had the pleasure of meeting Dave, yet my heart aches deeply for his untimely death. My prayers do sincerely go out to is family, loved ones, colleagues and community to which he devoted, and gave his life to. I feel for his wife and children who in one split second have had their lives turned upside down. I pray God gives them the courage they'll need to cope with their sudden loss, for this is truly the toughest. We have lost a wonderful human being, but we have also gained an Angel. I believe he was called home for a higher purpose, and he will continue to serve us with much greater powers. I can't express enough how sad I am for all the peoples lives he has touched and left behind. May God bless everyone who has been impacted by this "tragic" accident, for there are many, and the tomorrow's they have to face without him.

I am truly sorry for your loss.

Sue - Souderton resident

November 11, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the Petzold Family and the Upper Saucon Police Department. God Bless you all.

B Lotte DSUPD

November 11, 2006

To the family-God bless you all at this sorrowful time. God has taken him now, and he will continue to look over you. You have served your community with integrity.May you rest peacefully in God's hands...

PD BROADVIEW IL

November 11, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the wife, children, family, friends, and coworkers of Investigator Dave Petzold. May he rest in peace and know that we will carry on his watch. God bless you in this time of sorrow.

Lower Saucon Township Police Association

November 11, 2006

While we did not know you, we are truly grateful for your dedication, mourning your death; never forgetting your sacrifice! Not to worry, dear friend, your brothers and sisters in blue will carry on your watch for you ~ may you rest in eternal peace.

Daniel & LaWanda Ross
Citizens/Iowa

November 11, 2006

On the morning of the accident there was a group of women gathering at Calvary Bible Fellowship Church in Coopersburg for their weekly Bible study. Because of the traffic tie-up women were arriving at various times. We knew there was an accident and before long we received the news that the police officer died. We stopped and prayed for his family and for all others involved and for all who would be affected by this tragedy. We knew no names at this time, but we knew it would be a situation that touched many lives in this small community and beyond. We want you each to know that we continue to pray and trust that God will be your comfort at this very difficult time.

Yvonne Shorb
Member of community

November 11, 2006

Very sad .
May God help every good Officers like he was and his wife and children .

Rene Houde
Construction worker , no relationship

November 11, 2006

My deepest symapthy to Investigator Petzold's wife, children, family and his co-workers at USTPD. He wa a professional and an assest to the law enforcement community and will be sadly missed but not forgotten. He was respected by area officers and the DARE students that he taught. May God bless you, your family and your co-workers at this difficult time. May you rest in peace and watch over your brother and sisters who will never forget you.

DARE Officer Victor S. Koszi II
Lower Saucon Twp. Police Department

November 11, 2006

As the wife of an Office, this is your worst fear!
My heart goes out to Jess, Sarah, Samantha and Johnathan.
Also, to all the "BROTHERS" of law enforcement, I can't not say how Sorry I am. Especially to
Nicoletti, Fritts's, Apgar's, Pochek's, and USPD.

I have known Dave for 10+ years. My niece would babysit the children so we could go out to dinner.
Dave, I will miss you so much! You were a GREAT friend to us. You were Danny's inspiration! You were so genuine, always listening, never judged. You meant so much to
to those close to you.

You are OUR HERO. We will help Jess and the kids through this. May you RIP and watch over us!

We love you Dave!

Stacey Trexler
Wife of Coopersburg Police Chief

November 11, 2006

R.I.P. Officer Petzold! May god bless you and your family!

Deputy Fire Chief Rick Hasonich
Bethlehem Twp. Fire Dept./NC-E911

November 11, 2006

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Investigator David Petzold. Although I did not know this person, being the mother of two Cleveland Police Detectives, I feel a common bond with his family and friends. It is a loss felt by all who are connected with the people whose job it is to protect and serve their communities. May God bless Investigator Petzold and give his friends and family the strength to get through this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.

Barbara Berry
Cleveland, Ohio

November 11, 2006

Our hearts are filled with sadness at this time for the loss of a great police officer and a kind friend. It was an honor to have had the chance to work with Officer Petzold. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and fellow officers. You are all in our thoughts and prayers...we will miss him greatly.

Night Shift Crew
Lehigh County Comm/911 center

November 11, 2006

I did not know this officer, but heard of the tragedy. My sincere sympathy to his family and fellow officers. May the arms of God surround and welcome this young man into his kingdom.

November 11, 2006

To The Petzold Family,

I would like you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time. I worked with Dave as one of his dispatchers, and I found him to be an exceptionally kind, thoughtful, and sincere guy. He always had something positive to say. He was one of the best, and will be deeply missed.

Linda Kametz
LC 911

November 10, 2006

Sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fellow officers of The Upper Saucon Police Department.

Thoughts and prayers for Officer Petzold's wife and children who are suffering more than anyone else with this tragedy. There are no words to ease your pain, only time and your memories.

R.I.P brother, watch over your family, and fellow officers.

CPL Wayne Smith
Palmer Township Police

November 10, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jamie
LEOW

November 10, 2006