Ann Marie Hetrick-Ziska

Annie and I go way back to Mrs. Morgan's kindergarden class at St. Ann's School in Cleveland Heights. As I read all these tributes from people who have had the honor of knowing her in recent years, let me tell you even as a little kid she had the warmest heart of anyone I knew. At 5 years old, I remember sharing crayons with her and playing duck, duck goose on the playground in second grade with other classmates and Sister Miriam Therese. Annie always had a smile on her face and was a cut up...

My dear friend Anne and your loving family -

I am so very grateful that your path crossed mine and we became friends in Christ! Your JOY was contagious and spread to everyone you met as God's light shone through you!
You fought the good fight and finished the race of life - well done, good and faithful servant, and, 'dear' friend!
May your light of JOY shine through your family and friends now! Watch over and protect us from above as our special angel of peace,joy and love!

Annie my friend, You will be truely missed. Never heard you say a bad word, never heard you say anything bad about anybody, never heard anybocy say anything bad about you. Such a wonderful loving person, a great loss to anyone who knew her.

Annie and I went to high school together. Everyone who met her always came away with a smile on their face. She will truly be missed. My prayers are with all of you.

Annie, my dear friend -

What a shining and smiling light you were in our lives, and, are now in our hearts forever!! You were the essence of JOY, GOD'S JOY!
I shall treasure your beautiful spirit and light always, and, please my friend, watch over and care for us, our special angel!
God bless your beautiful family -
Help us to 'climb the mountain' bravely and joyfully as you, and, 'serve in clarity' like you, too!

AnnMarie, was my partner in the 4th. District, Senior Response Unit for almost 5 years. It was an honor to have worked with an Officer who was dedicated to assist everyone we came in contact with. She worked tirelessly to assist the alzheimers patients and to stop the violence directed at our senior residents. She also shared her knowledge by teaching to the new recruits and veterans at the Police Academy. It was an Honor to have served with her. She will be greatly missed by all. I also...

Gary My deepest sympathy during your loss my prayers are with you and your loved ones

Annie, Annie, Annie... The FTO/Senior Bee of the ole' 431 - the best of times. We moved on from that 'hive' but somehow always got back together. She FTOed me in life's lessons too, by her example. I will miss her horribly but never forget how Annie enriched my life.
Bzzzz on sister-girl, you're an Angel Bee now!

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.