Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 5, 2004

Rest in Peace Sister In Blue.... You are a true Warrior..........May your sacrifice never be forgotten and may you Family, Friends, and Fellow Officers find peace in their hearts.....

Officer Debra S. McFall
East Buffalo Twp P.D. Lewisburg, Pa.

March 27, 2004

On angels ...
"The wings ain't anything but a uniform that's all. When they are in the field, so to speak, they always wear them."
Taken from Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain

Tonya ... You're not forgotten ...
March 15, 2004

Anonymous

March 15, 2004

Tonya,
It is coming up on the 5th anniversary of your death. I still see patrol cars pulled on the side of the road next to the cemetary with officers coming to visit. It seems like only yesterday you were working at Beaufort P.D. Carteret County and the world have not changed much. This world gets meaner and rougher everyday. We will carry your memory with us for always. We miss you!!

A friend in law enforcement.

Anonymous

March 5, 2004

TONYA YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON BOTH ON AND OFF DUTY.  YOU ARE A GUARDIAN ANGEL NOW WATCHING OVER US AND KEEPING US. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT WE KNOW YOU ARE WALKING YOUR BEAT IN HEAVEN. WE LOVE YOU!

AMANDA

THOUGH WE NEVER MET WE ARE OF ONE FAMILY. A FAMILY OF MEN AND WOMEN SERVING AND PROTECTING THE PEOPLE OF OUR COUNTRY. THOUGH YOU ARE GONE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AS WE CONTINUE THE FIGHT AS YOU ONCE DID.

Investigator
Edenton Police Department

Though we never met in life, we, the members of the International Association of Women Police salute you and commend your bravery. It is with great pride that we serve and protect in this life and into the next. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your loved ones and your coworkers.

Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department

"No greater love has one when you put your life down for another." We will miss you dearly.
Members, Rank, and File, of the Wilmington Police Department, Wilmington NC. "We send a Rose".

Sgt Jason Tyson
Wilmington Police Department, NC

I attended your funeral and I cried. I never knew you but I could feel your pain. You are part of a family that never dies, just multiplies. May God hold you in His hand now , rest in peace. The officers that serve this state will never forget what you have done.

Havelock Police Department

I didn't know you personally but we are related, we have never met but we will always know each other. Why do I say these things if we've never met, I'll tell you why . We are related by the badge to uphold the law . You took our oath to the next level and we all that wear a badge from all agencies will always miss you. Thank you for all you did to protect and serve your community you meant more to more people than you will ever know.

Deputy London Ivey
Orange County Sheriff's Department, NC

I HIRED YOU WHEN I WAS THE CHIEF IN ENFIELD AND HAD THE HONOR TO SERVE WITH YOU, ANSWER CALLS WITH YOU AND GO ON DRUG RAIDS WITH YOU. I WILL MISS YOU AND WILL HOLD MY MEMORIES NEAR TO MY HEART. I WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE AND PROTECT AND USE YOU AS AN EXAMPLE OF ALL THAT IS GOOD AND NOBLE IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION. I KNOW NOW YOU PATROL THE STREETS OF HEAVEN.

Chief Mary M. Muhlig
Pine Knoll Shores PD

may you find peace on the wings of the angels. God Bless you and keep you forever.....the rest of use will continue the battled not in vain

Undersheriff Carl Martschinske
Lake County Sheriff, CO

When we heard of your death our hearts sank. We so wanted to send people to help, but we knew we were too far away. You were part of the thin blue line and separates good from evil. Our hearts go out to your family and all though who had the honor to serve with and know you.

You are a true American hero.

Anonymous

"For Those Who Pledge To Uphold It, Freedom Requires A Sacrifice The Protected Will Never Know"

Sergeant Chris Ruehmer
Cincinnati Police Division

I learned of your death the morning after you fell. I visited the Enfield PD recently and saw the memorial they have made for you. There are teddy bears galore! Jenny told me how you loved them. There are pictures of you and your fellow officers. And there is the eulogy written by Chief Gregory. It speaks volumes about how all of us that didn't know you felt as well as the ones who knew and loved you. You made the ultimate sacrifice. You have inspired all of us, and you will NEVER be forgotten...never.

In the words of Carl Gregory, "We shall return to our community with more dedication, commitment and determination to protect and serve, so when that glorious day comes when we reunite with our sister, she will embrace us and say 'Well done.'"

Anonymous

Tonya, I know that during the months of May and June, 2001, you were sitting high and looking down to see the outcome of your trial. We sat there every day hoping to see the person that took you from us would get "justice," but you know the justice system and how things somehow just don't go the way we want it to go. You are still very much alive in our hearts and we continue to express the love and concern you had for your profession. All females that are entering into law enforcement missed a chance of not personally knowing you and this dedication you held so dear.
Your memorial will always be with us and those that held you so dear. I only wish I could have stayed with you longer on the night someone decided it was time for you to go. I miss you so much!

Jennie
Enfield Police Department