Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was watching the news story tonight about the ceremony for the Fallen Heroes and Gary popped up in my mind. I was a friend of his sister Linda and his cousin Marcella and knew all of the Wade kids, their parents and uncles. I remember getting the news of his passing and attending his funeral. It was such a shock, he was so young. He was a great guy and very much loved by his friends and family. They were so proud of him.

Thank you all for your sacrifice and your service.

Marcia Thomas-Smith
Friend

May 5, 2023

Rest in Peace Brother, your gone but not forgotten on this the 40th Anniversary of your sacrifice.

TFC (Retired) Len Widener
Connecticut State Police

January 30, 2022

On this anniversary of your death I’d like to reiterate a reflection I left for you several months ago and say your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

January 30, 2021

Bless your heart, I am very proud that your name is a sign.. never forgotten...

alicia fludd-briffault
USA Citizen

December 28, 2020

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 1, 2020

I’m so glad your name is along I-95. I searched your name online and found this site and was able to read others’ memories and learn what an extraordinary man you were. Thank you for your service, to the point of death. I am fortunate - my husband was law enforcement for 35 years and now in retirement, I have him beside me. Your family was not given that opportunity. God bless you.

A wife of an LE
A USA citizen

July 19, 2019

Rest in peace Trooper Wade.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 16, 2019

I admire MSP and as I was driving I seen your sign and I searched your name. May your sol RIP much love and respect for this agency

Charles
Citizens

June 16, 2018

Although you were called home 32 years ago, it still feels like we were joking and kidding with each other yesterday. The day you left here, a large part of my heart left with you.
I miss you so much!

Joe S. Wade
Brother

January 30, 2015

Gary even though you have been gone for some time I always take time to call upon your Family to let them know your not forgotten. As roommates in the Academy for a short time I got to know a quality individual. I really remember the time in the boxing ring during self defense class you rang my bell for sure, ha.
Miss ya buddy and you were a cut above the rest of the Troopers in our Class for sure.

Trooper Randy Martinez
Maryland State Police Class of 80

September 1, 2014

Not before I met you nor after you left have I found a man with your strength, your caring, your endless love and your wit. I miss those strong arms around me in times of sadness; arms that let me know that I would always be safe and that you'd be there to protect and love me. I have been in limbo since you've been gone. Can't think past our plans for our children, plans to adopt, move into our new house and, as you said, sit on the porch in our rocking chairs when we got old. I loved you with all my being then and I still do now. Forever your love, Sandy

Sandra Smith Nash
Fiancee

July 17, 2014

Not before I met you nor after you left have I found a man with your strength, your caring, your endless love and your wit. I miss those strong arms around me in times of sadness; arms that let me know that I would always be safe and that you'd be there to protect and love me. I have been in limbo since you've been gone. Can't think past our plans for our children, plans to adopt, move into our new house and, as you said, sit on the porch in our rocking chairs when we got old. I loved you with all my being then and I still do now. Forever your love, Sandy

Sandra Smith Nash
Fiancee

July 16, 2014

I love you Gary. You have never been and will never be forgotten.

Michelle (Wade) Smith
sister

January 30, 2013

Gary, its been 30 long years since you were called home. We miss you so much. It is still so hard for me to talk about you without my eyes tearing up. Thirty years ago you left this earth, on 1-29-13 your nephew Gary L. Wade joined the Baltimore County Police Department.

Rest in Peace, My Brother. We will never forget you.

Battalion Chief Joe S. Wade
Baltimore City Fire Department

January 30, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 30th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 30, 2012

Rest in peace we remember you today.

Lt JPease
Brentwood P.D.

January 30, 2012

Trooper Wade,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Maryland. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

January 30, 2012

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 18, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 27, 2008

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 12, 2007

Twenty five years ago today you left us but each and everyday you are truly remembered. Thank you for your service.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

January 30, 2007

Rest easy in the arms of the Lord brother... and say hello to my Auntie Maude and brother 'Rell who joined your heavenly estate in 2004.....

CROSSING OVER ..... A NEW BEGINNING


Like each tiny grain of sand,through an hourglass
flowing
Our lives shift gently, without any definite
peroid of time,
Some of us soar slowly, like birds flying upon
feathery wings
While others seem to pass quickly, like fresh
grapes on a vine.

It is hard to tell your loved one good bye, if
only for a while
Though you know your souls later, will be forever
inter-twined,
Missing their arms surrounding you, and their
face filling smile
Yet they're always there guiding you, if you're
open to their signs!

When you just can not picture, how life without
them could be
Tears filling your eyes, as a swelling stream
never ending,
If you just think about God's love, then you
suddenly will see
What one thinks of as death, is truly a life
peacefully beginning !!

So grieve as you must, but don't let it take away
your life
Given so preciously to us, from our Lord God up
above,
Whether a Sister, brother, son, daughter,.....
husband or wife
Everyone is blessed by our Savior, with beautiful
eternal life!


For All Who Have Lost Their Loved One !

March 8, 2005

Thank you for your service brother

December 25, 2004

05/26/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Trooper Wade.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 26, 2004

MY BROTHER, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. A HERO FOR SURE. REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

January 5, 2004