Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It was 10 years ago that Cory was killed. Cory was an Indiana State Police Officer when he was killed and is proudly remembered for this. For many, that is how Cory is remembered. For others, Cory is remembered for much more than that. Cory was a husband, a son, a brother and a friend. I proudly consider Cory a good friend and will always remember him. During his 26 years he did many things that will be remembered. I hope that everybody who knew Cory can help keep the memories of his life alive by sharing with others.

For many, Cory’s funeral will always be remembered. Many things about the funeral stand out in my mind but I will just share one. While at the church somebody asked me who the dark haired girl with the family was. My distracted reply was, ‘that is sister’. I got a look and then realized what I said. I then explained that she was Cory’s sister Lori.

I will always have fond memories of Cory from growing up in the neighborhood, boating, skiing and mountain biking. I have two pictures of Cory that were given to me by his parents after his death. One is of Cory standing and smiling and the other is a picture of him in his State Police Uniform. These pictures hang in the basement over the bar and are a reminder that my friend is gone but not forgotten.

Jack Brake

April 4, 2009

Cory its been 10 years since your passing and I get on ODMP.org almost everyday and read your story as well as Trooper Patricks story... You are really an amazing individual in my book...

Josh Milbourn
VCSD

April 3, 2009

10 years sir and I'm quite sure it feels like 100 to all your friends and loved ones. Just wanted to let you know that you and your sacrifice have not been forgotten. I am honored to continue the watch with you in mind. Continue to rest easy Cory, rest easy.

Officer
Phoenix PD

April 3, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace, Cory.

I hold your family in thought and prayer today.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 3, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005

April 3, 2009

Rest in Peace Trooper Elson

Anonymous

April 3, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

Cory,

Today marks the 9th year you have been gone. Missing you does not lesses with time. Anger does not lessen with time. You may not be here with us, but you are not gone from us as we miss you every day and will never stop. You are not a memory, but a part of us as is our heart a part of us.

Your family and friends are still in our prayers, especially today. I hope they know how much we all miss you.

Until we see each other brother........

April 3, 2008

So sad and senseless. But the Lord wil avenge your
death, to be sure.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

April 3, 2008

"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

October 23, 2007

Cory,
I was thinking about you today,remebering when we were younger just hanging out at the lake (of course you were picking on Lori and I). You are so truely missed by your family and friends. I just know you are with my dad (your dad's best friend) watching over all of us waiting to meet us again. Thank you for being a hero to our community, until we meet again, with love....Jamie (Young) Quinlin

Jamie (Young) Quinlin
Friend

August 20, 2007

Sometimes something clicks
And with a tear
Remembrance of the pain
And the loneliness
Flood the heart

Sometimes something clicks
And with a smile
Remembrance of the love
And the laughter
Fill the senses

And there are times
When nothing clicks at all,
And a voice echoes
Through the emptiness
And numbness
Never finding the person
Who used to fill that space.

And sometimes
The most special time of all,
A feeling ripples through your
Body, heart and soul
That tells you
That person never left you
And he’s right there with you
Through it all.

Poem by Kirsten Hansen

We all miss you, Brother.

Lori Elson Scott

April 4, 2007

REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS!!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 22, 2007

Cory my heart goes out to your family, I wish we could have keep in touch more often. I guess one doesn,t know when one won,t return from their shift, but now that your shift is over and another takes your place lets pray that they are keep safe love ya son.

Arbuckle,Bob (Archie)
USMS / Friend

November 24, 2006

I was in Cory's academy class. He was a "ham", always being funny, but smart enough to be serious when he needed to be. He was the second of 3 Troopers from our class to fall in the line of duty and is sadly missed to this day. he and the 2 other fallen heroes are my screen saver and will remain so that anyone who gets into my stripe will be able to see their names and that I won't forget their sacrifice. Rest in peace, Cory.

Tpr Rob McKeeman
Indiana State Police

September 8, 2006

To Trooper Cory Elson and his loved ones:

On this the seventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
Reading the loving reflections about your beloved Cory gives us some understanding of what a kind and honorable young man he was.


Cory, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Trooper Elson. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication. I am so sorry your life was taken from you at such a young age when you had a lifetime ahead of you. How your parents and loved ones must miss you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Cory gave to his community and the citizens of Indiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 3, 2005.

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

April 3, 2006

This just doesn't seem like justice to
me. You're dead in a flash and your
shooter gets life in prison. You died
too young with so much left in life to
experience. My heart goes out to all
those who cherish your memory. I
don't understand why anyone would
choose to do this job, but it is fortunate that there are those who do.
Thank you for your service and time has not diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

April 3, 2006

Cory,
I think of you often and about the day we met. We had a lot of laughs picking on Aaron that night during your FTO. A week later you were gone. I haven't talked to your family in a while, but I hear they are doing ok. Keep watch over your brothers and sisters in blue. We will never forget you.

Tim Schaffer
Wells County, In Sheriffs Office, retired

January 31, 2006

As time passes you friend are not forgotten. I noticed your picture on the wall this evening I wanted to share with others that you will always be present in memories. I try to remember the good times skiing, biking and growing up that can never be taken away. I miss you my friend...

Jack Brake

Friend of fallen officer

January 17, 2006

Cory,
Rest easy; you will never be forgotten. Indiana lost much when we lost you.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN

January 13, 2006

I know you had a wonderful Christmas in Heaven Cory... and I know you still watch over the ones you left behind. God bless and be careful, everyone.

LEO fiancee and friend of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05

December 28, 2005

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

Indiana State Police Dist 13

December 19, 2005

"The path of the Warrior is lifelong, and mastery is often simply staying on the path."

Thank you for helping us stay on the path. You shall not be forgotten.

65th Indiana State Police Recruit
Indiana State Police

December 3, 2005

I`ve had the pleasure of riding along as an observer with Deputy Curt VanOver of the Geneva Police Department for about a month now.He may not realize it,but through his words and actions,he has taught me a lot about what it takes to be a good law enforcement officer.This soft-spoken man is definitely one of my biggest influences in choosing the law enforcement profession over anything else.I`am always looking forward to the days that I have off from my regular job so that I may go out and ride with him that night.About the second or third night I rode with him,he brought up Trooper Elson and I could almost sense the anger in his voice and feel his emotion as he spoke to me about what happened to Cory that day.I never knew Cory,nor did I ever have the pleasure of meeting him,but just by the way Deputy VanOver talked to me about him,I know that the world lost a great man that day.Now,every time that I happen to find myself in Decatur,for whatever reason,I can`t help but drive into the parking lot of the Advance Auto Parts off of Highway 27 and sit in front of the plaque placed in his memory on the spot he was killed for a few moments to,in my mind,salute Trooper Cory R. Elson for having made the ultimate sacrifice in his attempt to serve the citizens of this great state.Thank You,Curt,for allowing me the time to ride with you and learn something new every time that I do.It is people like Trooper Elson who make people like me feel a strong,almost indescribable desire to serve the citizens of the state of Indiana.Thank You,Sir.I respect you.

-Hector Rivera ,Jr
Wednesday,August 31st,2005,3:39 PM

Hector Rivera ,Jr
Hopeful of the Geneva Police Department

August 31, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Today, April 3, 2005 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Trooper Cory R. Elson who died in the line of duty on this date six years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Trooper Elson's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

April 3, 2005