Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Bear, today being 7 years since your death almost didn't seem real. There were so many precious men and women here at the house to celebrate your life with us and we could not have asked for a more joy filled day. The friends that filled every chair also filled our hearts with their smiles and hugs. The memories of you are never gone and our love for you never changes. C

December 4, 2007

My prayers are with your parents and family on your seventh birthday in heaven. I know that it is beutiful there and you law officers are there together celebrating your day. I thank you for your parents, I don't think I could of made it this long without their support.

Maxine Clifford, mother
Deputy Josh Rutherford EOW 5/29/03

December 4, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this 7th anniversary of your EOW. For some it has felt like an eternity since they last were able to hear your voice, your touch and see your warm smile. For others it seems just like yesterday. I know there has not been a day that has passed they you have not been thought of by your loved ones. Continue to keep watch over them and let them feel your presence so they know you are near. You have not been forgotten.

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

December 4, 2007

On this 7 year anniversary of your EOW, we are thinking of your friends and family. Please watch over them this rough holiday season. Thank you for your service, you are a true Hero and will not be forgotten!

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

December 4, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

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

December 3, 2007

Hi Shug - we missed you again today. Holidays will never be the same because you're not here with us. Thanks for all the sweet memories. We couldn't get through the days without them...........Love, forever and ever........ Mom

Jean Hill
Mom

November 22, 2007

For some reason the week started out very somber and emotional. I didn't know what was to come as the hours unfolded before me. Everytime I turned on the radio, there seemed to be the song. I would get a chance too look out in the evening and see a beautiful sunset that only you could have helped paint. Someone would tell me a story I had not been told before. All of this in the midst of another tragedy. Everywhere I have turned you have been there and it seems as if you are either holding my hand or whispering in my ear, whatever it is, I don't ever want it to stop. As life goes on, are words taken too lightly. It is so evident in how things continued to unfold within my own life in the emotions of everything that happened just this week. Whit and I went from the emotions of missing you on Sunday to the joys of her first Homecoming tonight. She looked so beautiful. You never would have believed walking down the stairs tonight was the same little girl so many years ago with hair going all over the place on your motorcycle!
We were reminded that it is okay to miss you and okay to be sad about it. But more importantly, it is okay to have happy again. To have happy even in the sadness. Bear, thank you for reminding me of that. I love you. C

October 6, 2007

Hi Shug - yesterday was your 45th birthday. You've been gone now for 6 1/2 years and it was an especially hard day for us. Dad and I took flowers to the cemetery and to the site. One yellow rose at each place. While we were at the store buying the roses, we walked over to the balloons that can be blown up for special occasions. They didn't have one for the "mature" birthday person but I saw the one I thought was just perfect to put at the site in your memory. I picked it up and looked at Dad and he grinned and said, "I was thinking the same thing". So you have a "Cars" balloon flying high out there. You would have loved "Mater".

Then last night, Dad, Whit and I went and celebrated your special day. She wanted to go to the Movie Tavern to have dinner and watch a movie, so that's what we did. The movie was great (Stardust) and the food was better than I imagined it would be. I think I embarrassed Whit a couple of times - it's hard not to scream when something bad happens and you're not expecting it........

So even though it was a hard day to get through, it was a special day for me and your dad because we spent the evening with your daughter who has grown into a beautiful young lady.

Shug, I just want you to know that Dad and I are so thankful for the 38 years God gave us with you and thank you so much for the love and respect you always gave us......... I just wanted to put my arms around you yesterday and give you big hug. I think God let me do that last night in my dreams. I love you so much...... Mom

Jean Hill

August 22, 2007

I didn't know your husband, but as a law abiding citizen, I have respect for those who Serve and Protect. I pray that Gods comfort and grace will carry you through. God bless you and your family.

Jim Walker

August 13, 2007

I truly wish I would have met you. Through these pages I have read and I know many more are to come, they bring tears to my eyes because of tragic lose of you. You will never be forgotten and will always live on in the hearts and memories of the lives you have touch. Your family is truly a God send to me and will always be and I know you are looking down upon your family, beaming with pride and a smile, for all that they are doing for others and that are continuing to do so! You will forever be missed!

Lora, Charlie's sis
GHCOPS' friend

March 28, 2007

REST IN PEACE ON THOSE STREETS OF GOLD!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 22, 2007

Hey Shug - we missed you yesterday. Merry Christmas, Son. I'll love you forever.... Mom

Jean Hill
MOM

December 26, 2006

Merry Christmas Barry. I check in from time to time and read all the posts that have recently been left. I can't believe it's been 6 years already. My how time flies, yet it seems just like yesterday I was in Texas visiting and you were driving me around while Aunt Jean and Uncle Lyn were at work. And weren't you the one that told me tattoos were cool? Ha! I just wanted to post and let you know we were thinking about you down here in SC. Miss you lots, can't wait to see you again!

Mandy
Cousin

December 25, 2006

Barry,
As you will live forever in heaven, so will the beautiful memories of the life you lived so happily. Your sacrifice will always be remembered, not only by those that knew and loved you so much, and not only by the State of Texas. To all of the family, friends and co-workers: please know that many prayers go up for you often that you aren't even aware of. May God bless and keep each of you.
Dad & Stepmom, Chattanooga Police Department: Julie Jacks EOW: 05.06.02

Frank & Charlene

December 6, 2006

I was reminded many times today that you are not forgotten by our friends and other deputies. You are loved and so many sweet memories were shared today. Bear, no matter how much time has passed, our love for you endures. The heart warming memories make me smile even through missing you. What joy floods my soul remembering your love for us. I love you Bear. C

December 4, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Barry's family and friends today. I know you would give so much to have him back with you. He is a hero and he lives on - only in another place where one day you will be with him again. I never met him; however, Cathy has been a great encourager to me and many others. Barry, thank you for your service and sacrifice to Texas. You will always be remembered.
Candice, Aunt of BJ Zachary, EOW 1-1-06

Candice

December 4, 2006

REMEMBERING DEPUTY HILL TODAY ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH.
HOW CAN WE PUT INTO WORDS THE HURT AND PAIN THAT WE STILL FEEL OVER THE LOST OF OUR OFFICERS?
ONE DAY EVERYTHING WILL BE MADE RIGHT AND WE WILL SEE THEM AGAIN, UNTIL THEN WE WILL KEEP THEM IN OUR THOUGTHS AND HEARTS. THERE IS A VOID THAT WILL NEVER BE FILLED BUT WE KNOW THAT "ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER TO THOSE WHO LOVE THE LORD....."
GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS.

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

December 4, 2006

Hi shug - it's been six years today. Six long and lonely years and the longing to see you and put my arms around you and hug you tight is as strong today as it was back then. The ache in my heart will never go away. My strength and comfort is knowing where you are and that I'll see you again some day. Thanks for the memories. I'll love you forever. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Mom

Jean Hill
Mom

December 4, 2006

May Our Lord give you sweet rest and may He bless your loved ones.

December 4, 2006

I put that Barry is my cousin because he still lives in our hearts and minds and always will. I want him to know that he had an impact on my life and I will forever remember him as one the the nicest, loving, non-judgemental people I ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Dustin S. Reynolds
Barry is my cousin

October 30, 2006

It will be 6 years soon that your tour of duty ended and I know those that love you have thought of you each and every day during that time. Tears still flow from their broken hearts as they love you and miss you terribly. I know that their lives have been changed forever. I'm sure your parents would trade places with you in a heart beat as I would with my son, if we could bring you both back so that you could continue life with your families and pursuing your life long dream of being a police officer. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You have not been forgotten nor will that ever be the case. Also, protect those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

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

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 29, 2006

happy brithday uncle barry and i love you and i wish you were here.

love,
daria

Happy Birthday Barry. We love you.
Buffy

August 22, 2006

Happy Birthday Bear,
You still make me smile thinking of you and yet tears still fall from missing you. We all love you so much and cherish our time with you.

Love,
Cathy

August 21, 2006

Happy 44th, Shug. Today should be one of celebration for us as we wait for you to get home from work so we can sing Happy Birthday to you. Instead, we'll go to the cemetery and long to see you. Thanks, Shug, for all the happy memories. You kept us laughing........We love you and miss you so much........Mom

Jean Hill

August 21, 2006

Today is your sweet "baby wacy's" 24th birthday. I thought all day about homemade strawberry icecream so I had some tonight! We just happen to have some left over from some I made a little while ago and it was so good. I had to smile thinking of that smell! You were so FUNNY! I sit here and giggle remembering. Thank you Barry for your precious legacy and who you are. I love you and my heart still smiles and is warm from you. C

July 26, 2006