Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Today is a big day for Laurie and Mary Anne and the MD COPS organization. No matter what the outcome may be, you both will always be winners in my heart.

Love and hugs,
Jenn

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

December 7, 2005

We ask Thy blessings and eternal rest to all our brothers and sisters
Who have sacrificed their very lives in the performance of
their duties. Give their loved ones the peace and
Strength to bear the anguish of their loss. Remove all
resentment from their hearts, knowing that eternal
peace and rest will abide their departed loved ones
forever. This we beg, Thy name forever and ever,
Amen.

Ret. Officer William Hackley
Baltimore Police

November 21, 2005

I'll Be There - The Escape Club

Over Mountains
Over Trees
Over Oceans
Over Seas
I'll be there
In a whisper on the wind
On the smile of a new friend
Just think of me
And I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight,
To be with you
Because I'm on your side,
And I still care
I may have died,
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
On the edge of a waking dream
Over Rivers
Over Streams
Through Wind and Rain
I'll be there
Across the wide and open sky
Thousands of miles I'd fly
To be with you
I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight,
To be with you
Because I'm on your side,
And I still care
I may have died,
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
In the breath of a wind that sighs
Oh, there's no need to cry
Just think of me,
And I'll be there

October 26, 2005

John, I can't believe it has been 5 years. It seems like forever since I've seen you. Yet it seems like just yesterday that you left us. My heart hurts missing you. I didn't think I could live a day without you. I don't know how I have managed. I've had a lot of support from family and friends. Your sisters have been wonderful! John and Rachel are the reasons that I have managed to go on. I am so glad that I have them. We remembered you last night at a beautiful candlelight ceremony at the corner you were killed. There were stories shared, poems read and of course music. I have just started to be able to listen to Garth Brooks without sobbing. I can hear you singing so passionately and feel your arms around me, when I close my eyes. You should be so proud of John and Rachel as they spoke about how much they love and miss you. Rachel has always said that it isn't fair, everyone else had more time with you than she did and she shared that this evening at the candlelight. She had everybody in tears. She cried so hard, her body quivered. She is your little girl that you didn't get to know. I have been so angry today! You were killed on a Saturday night around 7pm. I feel like a zombie, so totally out of it. John please visit me in my dreams!!!

Laurie Platt, Wife
Loving you and Missing you

October 16, 2005

In honor of your service, thank you for making our community a better place. So many people honor officers who lay down their lives, but fail to recognize what they do every day, knowing that day could be their last. May your family know more than angels are watching over them.

Anonymous

October 14, 2005

John,

On the anniversary of your and Officer McCarthy's death, you are both not forgotten. We will all gather tonight at a candlelight vigil in rememberance of the sacrafice that you and he made five years ago today. But not only will I be saying a prayer for the both of you and your families, I will also be saying a prayer for Marion County, Ohio Deputy Brandy Winfield and his family, as he also lost his life on this day one year ago.

You have a beautiful family John. I know that you have heard this a million times, but your son does look so much like you and your daughter is absolutely adorable. Your wife Laurie is a wonderful woman who I know you are extremely proud of. She has honored your memory with pride. I didn't know how she felt about coming to court with me until I read her reflections as I don't talk to her much, but I do keep her and the kids in my thoughts daily. From reading her reflection about last Friday, it makes me appreciate and admire her courage and strength even more.

Please let all of your family, friends, and co-workers know you are always with them, especially today as I know this will not be an easy day for any of them. Continue to keep watch from above.

And to Lorrie, love ya to girl!!! You and the kids hang in there and know that my thoughts are with the three of you even more today. I will see all of you tonight.

Jennifer Aaron
Wife of Ofc. Duke G. Aaron, III (EOW 07/20/04)

October 14, 2005

I write this as a outsider looking in . I thank you for your service and the service of others that protect our streets . I believe in my eyes that you and your fellow officers are the ones who should truly be looked up to . Into day and age it is all based on materialism . Chivalry and bravery are altogether forgotten.I have a 7 yr old boy and i make it a point , too make him aware the sacrifice that officers and firefighters make every day . I consider it a honor and privilage too call your wife a friend . She has made it her mission too honor your memory and make people aware of the impact of drinking and driving . Once again being a outsider looking in , you would be damn proud of your wife . So "Thank You " once again and God Bless - Phil 4:13

Warren Shifflett

October 12, 2005

One week before the 5 year anniversary of losing you, I went to court with Jenn Aaron, to offer support. Her husband was killed by vehicular manslaughter(MdTA). Walking into the court room was like dejavue. Feelings of despair, hopelessness,helplessness, loneliness, sadness, fear took over me. Facing Aaron's killer was like facing Weiss all over again. I was SO ANGRY!I kept staring, as if I were searching for answers of some sort. I don't think Weiss showed much remorse for taking you away from us. Witnessing Jenn give her victim impact statement, I could relate to her pain; as if it were yesterday. How dare these two individuals make wrong choices, that caused actions that could have been avoided; which resulted in your deaths. Both you and Duke wanted to be police early in your lives. You both chose the right path, while you were on this earth for the short amount of time allowed. There is no doubt that we will be together again. Please keep a watch over Jenn and me, and of course our children. John is looking more and more like you. Rachel has your personality!Thank You!! I am truly grateful to have them, you certainly live on in them.

Laurie Platt, wife
Missing and Loving You always!!!

October 8, 2005

HI JOHN,
JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE ALL MISS YOU AND THINK OF YOU. WE'RE TRYING TO WATCH OVER LAURIE AND THE KIDS. I KNOW YOU'RE SO PROUD BECAUSE SHE'S DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB WITH THE KIDS! WE'RE ALL GETTING READY FOR THE TRIP TO THE "SHORE" WITH THE OTHER SURVIVORS. I THINK JOHN AND RACHAEL WILL HAVE A GOOD TIME THERE. KEEP AN EYE ON US AS WE TRAVEL DOWN, ENJOY EACH OTHER'S COMPANY, AND THE RETURN TRIP HOME. YOUR "LITTLE" MAN HAS GOTTEN SO BIG AND HE LOOKS SO MUCH LIKE YOU. I THINK THERE'S MAYBE A LINEBACKER FOR THE RAVENS THERE, IF HE DOESN'T FOLLOW IN DAD'S SHOES.

BARB

August 13, 2005

Missing you and loving you always....your wife, Laurie

May 29, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

God bless, officer. Rest in peace.

October 14, 2004

I attended college in Baltimore in 2000, and I remember being very saddened and angered at the deaths of Sgt. Platt and Officer McCarthy in the same accident. They were out in the community every day keeping me, my friends and my loved ones safe, and society owes them a debt of gratitude we can surely never repay.

Dave O'Brien
Former Baltimore resident

July 15, 2004

YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN, YOU WERE ONE OF MY FAVORITE SERGEANTS THAT I HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK AND LEARN UNDER, GOD BLESS AND REST IN PEACE.

DET. D.A. GREENE
BALTIMORE CITY POLICE DEPT.

January 21, 2004

It is because of you and other officers like you that I enjoy arresting drivers under the influence.

Rest In Peace, My Brother

September 29, 2003

REST IN PEACE

Explorer Kayhla Brown
DNR

We still think about you often. Rest in peace, and know you are not forgotten!

Andy
Baltimore City Police

To Sgt.s Platts family. I write this reflection today, because I was just in DC at the memorial, walked over to the Gift Shop and saw the pillow and card you all put together. It was very moving to me and my wife. I must tell you I traded patches a couple times with your husband/father. And I must say, he was one heck of a person to deal with, always pleasurable. I joked with him about our last name, not being common, we had to be long lost relatives, but we are not. I also took a pencil etch of his name on the wall to remind me of my time there and what he meant to me as a fellow patch trader. I hope you all have kept your chin up and continue to do so. Always remember the good times! God Bless
Eric

Officer Eric A. Platt
NH State Hospital Campus Police