After tragedy in Dallas, an outpouring of support for police officers, including here in SE WI

DALLAS/MILWAUKEE -- The killing of five law enforcement officers in Dallas Thursday, July 7th sent shock waves and then grief through the city, in the deadliest incident for police since the terror attacks of September 11, 2001.

The men who died were remembered by colleagues and citizens as caring, dedicated and professional -- and the tragedy in Dallas has people across the country reaching out to support police officers, including here in southeastern Wisconsin.

To say it was a difficult week in the United States would be a monumental understatement.

"We put on a uniform -- but we are regular people and we appreciate it just as much as anyone else. The community does support the local police department -- whether it's Glendale or any other police department across the country," Lt. Donald Haffner with the Glendale Police Department said.

Brown Deer police posted on Twitter some gifts brought to the Brown Deer Police Department in the wake of the tragedy in Dallas:

"We had a local business drop off a couple pizzas -- again, just for the appreciation. We receive a kind word or a token of appreciation and we are reminded that the community does support us, and we are in the right profession," Lt. Haffner said.

This heartwarming photo was sent to FOX6 News by viewer Ron Pasewald. He said he and his boys stopped by the New Berlin Police Department Friday, July 8th -- bringing the officers lunch to show support.

Pasewald said it was his boys' idea -- "to show our support. They are very proud, as am I."

Milwaukee police posted this message to Facebook Saturday afternoon:

West Allis police posted this message to Facebook on Friday afternoon:

Greenfield police posted this message to Facebook on Saturday morning:

The Greendale Police Department received a handwritten letter of thanks:



Hales Corners police posted this message to Facebook Saturday morning:

Kenosha police posted this message to Facebook Friday morning: