Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

it seems like only yesterday i still hear your voice and miss you so much i will always love you

mary alice monse
wife

October 12, 2012

13 years daddy ... I wish u were here to see how we have grown, U have 4 granddaughters amber one of which was born on Oct 11, 2011. Justin is in the army and has his bbygirl and another due in Nov. Daylon getting married today. David is doing well in school and is going to grow up and be just like u. We miss u and have not forgotten anything. I love u daddy.

Lauri R. Monse
Daughter of Deputy Thomas Monse Jr

October 12, 2012

Rest in peace, Deputy Monse. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Atascosa County and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

October 12, 2012

Tom I'll never forget you brother I am know a deputy for atascosa county I just hope I can be as good as you I love you brother until we meet again. Please watch over us.

Kelly Lee Trevino Sheriff Deputy
Atascosa county Sheriff Department

June 22, 2012

Your sacrifice and service will not be forgotten. May God Bless your family and loved ones. Rest in piece Deputy.

Sgt. G. T. Martin
Collier Co. S.O. (FL)

June 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Former Police Officer
(D.H.P.D)

October 12, 2008

To Deputy Monse and his loved ones:

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

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Deputy Monse gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 12, 1999.

Phyllis Loya

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

October 12, 2008

Daddy,
I am thinking of you and just wondering how you are doing up there. I know that you have to be laughing at me just because i am being myself, silly. I Love You and just wanted to tell you that... David's Birthday is coming up and he is gettin go big and looks just like you. Well as a matter of fact all of our birthdays are coming up, not that you would ever forget but i just thought that i am going to be missing you those days and making sure that you are looking down on me and smiling. I love you daddy so much and you make me sad that you have to be so far away ... but i know you are the one that has been taking care of me and letting me stay strong. So i love you and i wish you could be here with me but since you can't i know that yo uwill be looking down at us and smiling at how we turned out..

I LOVE YOU DADDY AND ALWAYS WILL I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND I WILL ALWAYS WRITE TO YOU ... I HOPE YOU HEAR ME TALKING TO YOU AT NIGHT IN MY PRAYERS ...

LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER
YOUR BELOVED DAUGHTER
LAURI MONSE

Lauri Monse
Daughter of Thomas Orville Monse Jr.

March 4, 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

January 30, 2008

On this anniversary of your EOW, my thoughts are with all of your loved ones. I know their daily pain, even after 8 years in their case. Keep watch over them, wrap your wings around them and protect them. Continue to keep watch over those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

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

October 12, 2007

On the upcoming anniversary of your passing, we remember you today, and thank you sir for your service.

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

October 10, 2007

Daddy,
It is beginning to be that time again, but no matter how many days or years go by when that day comes it still hurts more than ever and it hurts me to know that you never got to experience us growing up. I Love You and Always will. I know you are happier where you are where you can watch over us but i am selfish i want you here with me as usual. But I wanted to let you know that i never forgot about you and i never will so keep me out of trouble and watch over me, Justin, Daylon, and David and ofcourse Mom.
Love you Always,
Lauri Renee Monse
Your beloved Daughter

Lauri Renee Monse
Daughter of Deputy Monse

September 27, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

June 8, 2007

God bless you and your family.

March 5, 2007

We are always thinking of thee......

Olen M. Young Deputy Sheriff
Perkins County SO NE

October 12, 2006

I KNOW THAT IT PROBABLY ONLY SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY THAT THIS HAPPENED TO YOUR FAMILY. WHEN THE ANNIVERSARY COMES AROUND WE ALWAYS START REMEMBERING WHAT HAPPENED ON THE DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT, THE LAST TIME WE SAW THEM AND TALKED WITH THEM AND THEN THE FUNERAL AND THEN THE DAYS FOLLOWING THE EVENT. IT IS SO REAL IN OUR MINDS. HOPEFULLY OUR THOUGHTS WILL TURN TO THE GOOD TIMES, THE LAUGTHER, THE SMILES.
ONE DAY IT WILL ALL BE MADE RIGHT.
GOD BLESS YOU.

MOTHER OF A FALLEN OFFICER.

October 12, 2006

G-d Bless.

October 12, 2006

My heart goes out to your loved ones on this day. I know you are in their thoughts every day, but this day will be especially hard, not to say most days are not. You have not been forgotten nor will that ever happen. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those officers still out on patrol protecting the Thin Blue Line.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

October 11, 2006

the only way i remeber him when he was in his coffin i was only like four my mom name is jessica talmantesi did not know much about him but that im related to him i only wish that he lived in a good and full life doing what he did

cheyanne martines
second cousin

September 28, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Atascosa County Sheriff's Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy Monse deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a man than the will to give his life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Monse is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina

June 21, 2006

I remember daddy being a all around good guy. He was the greatest. The saddest thing of this all is, is that even if he would have known what would of happened to him, he still would have done it. I miss him so much as do my brothers and grandmother. I love him so much and is very proud of him despite the outcome. I thank all of you who look at this page and i thank you from the bottom of my heart that you made the time to write to us.
Thank You
Lauri R. Monse (Daughter of Deputy Monse)

Lauri Monse
Daughter of Deputy Monse

May 25, 2006

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF DEP. MONSE:
I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY EXCEPT I AM TRULY SORRY THAT YOU HAVE HAD TO GO THROUGH THIS TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.
KNOW THAT ARE OTHERS ARE THINKING ABOUT DEP. MONSE AND HIS FAMILY.
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.

LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN. SHERIFF DEPUTY:
DONALD K.BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01

October 18, 2005

I wish to acknowledge the distinquished service Deputy Sheriff Monse gave to his community and the citizens of Texas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 12, 1999. Deputy Sheriff Monse, you are a true hero as are the other two officers killed with you.

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

October 13, 2005

"And lo, I am with you always ..."
- Matthew 28:20

Tom,
It's five years today. You're not forgotten and never will be.

October 12, 2004

October 12, 2004

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero. God bless.

September 29, 2004