Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Remembering you this day Chris, praying for you and your family.

John Greaves (Retired)
Alpharetta DPS

October 10, 2024

Chris -

You are loved and remembered. You were truly a good man, law enforcement officer, and role model to many. You and your family are eternally in my prayers.

John

Reser
Alpharetta Department of Public Safety

October 12, 2023

Remembering you today. I will always support the justice that was served for you and your fellow law enforcement officers' behalves.

Mitzi Dayball
Sister-in-law

September 2, 2023

Capt. McCurley,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Etowah County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 10, 2022

Thinking of you and your family today Chris. You are all in my prayers.

Reserve Police Officer
Alpharetta Department of Public Safety

October 10, 2022

Chris -

You and your family are in my prayers. May God bless and keep you all.

John

Reserve Police Officer John Greaves
Alpharetta Department of Public Safety

October 10, 2021

Chris - You and your family are perpetually in my prayers. I remember you fondly and miss you. God’s peace.

Reserve Police Officer
Alphatetta Police

October 11, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

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

October 10, 2020

Capt. McCurley,
On today the 22nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Etowah County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 10, 2019

Rest in peace Captain Mccurley.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 13, 2019

A hero never forgotten, Rest In Peace.

DST Hernandez
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

December 1, 2018

21 years ago today and the memory of hearing about your death is still profound. You were loved very much and will always be forgotten.

Wendy Ellis
Niece

October 10, 2018

Chris, you are not forgotten.

Supt. Talmadge Butler
Ala Dept of Conservation

December 9, 2016

Chris was one of the kindest police officers I've ever now. I observed long before his murder that he was kind to people when he didn't have to be and at at times when other were not. Chris was a devoted husband and father. I'm certain he is with The Lord.

John Greaves
Officer
Alpharetta Police Department
Georgia

December 21, 2013

Giving a guest lecture tomorrow at the University of Alabama and will be mentioning Captain McCurley and Officer Entrekin. Unfortunately, I was one of the first GPD officer's on the scene this tragic day and will never forget the officers who sacrificed so much for their community.

Retired Officer Darrell Arnold
Gadsden Police Department

November 18, 2013

Rest in peace Chris.

John Greaves
Calhoun County S.O. (former)

October 9, 2013

Rest in Peace Chris. It was a pleasure working with you during my time in Etowah County.

Lt. Brant Barnett
Alabama Dept of Public Safety

September 10, 2012

One of the best men you would ever know! Missed dearly by all that knew and loved him! If you knew him, you couldn't help but love him. Even the prisoners at the jail where he served cried when they heard of the news. Love you Uncle!

Wendy Ellis
Neice

April 27, 2012

Sir,

You died leading your men. You are a true hero and an inspiration to me and other young officers. I can only hope that if ever given the opportunity I will lead out in front like you did. Your story proved to me that a true leader lays down his life if necessary, so that others may live. Thank you for serving with such courage and for being a testament to the fact that hero's never truly die.

I sir, will never forget.

Andrew Schuck PO
NLVPD

January 18, 2010

To Captain Chris McCurley and and his loved ones:

On this the eleventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Captain McCurley. I am praying for solace for your family today and each day of their journey as survivors.

I can see from your reflections that you were an amazing man who is loved and missed by so many. You must have slso brought a lot of people joy with your music as so many have fond memories of your musical talent.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Captain McCurley gave to his community and the citizens of Alabama, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 10, 1997.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 10, 2008

I did not know Captain McCurley personally, however I have come to know his wife, she is my teacher. I have learned through Donna that Chris must have been a truly amazing man. I have also learned that he touched and helped many people. It is a shame that he was taken in the way he was, but at least we know he is in heaven lwatching over you always. He may have been taken from his family and friends, but he will always live in on their hearts. I know that all of you were truly blessed to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Tiffany Gavin

October 17, 2007

I can imagine Chris, Pam, Pete, Uncle Gary, "Nana" and all the other relatives up in Heaven. What a noisy place, with all the laughing, joking and joy!
Miss you, Cuz!!!

Wanda Thomassee
First Cousin

October 11, 2007

10-10-2007
Well Chris, it has been ten years, but seems like only yesterday. I will never forget the day I got the message. I was at work and had walked to the store to get a drink. When I returned to the office, Terry (husband) and Anthony (my son) were there. I never dreamed in a million years the news they had for me. I could not believe it. I was more than heartbroken. We never seemed to say those three magic words I LOVE YOU. I guess we just knew it. It would be so good if you were here so I could tell you now - I LOVE YOU. I miss you every day and I think of you always. You were the greatest. There will never be another one like you. I just wish you were still here. I would love to hear you play the guitar, banjo and piano like you always did. Remember the talent shows at school you won, wearing the cowboy shirt Mama had embroidered for you. I believe you came in first in every one you entered. Just wanted to say to you that I miss you and I Love You.

Judy Short
sister

October 10, 2007

A decade has passed since your EOW and I know for some it seems like yesterday but for others it has felt like a lifetime since they were able to feel your touch, see your smile and hear your voice. There are not words I can say to comfort your loved ones as I know they still grieve your loss and always will except that you are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and continue to visit them in their dreams to let them know you are near and watching over them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 9, 2007

On the eve of the anniversary of your death, we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 9, 2007