Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero. God bless.

October 14, 2004

Terry three years have passed since you were taken from us. Seth and Taylor are getting bigger and looking more like you everyday. But I'm sure you can see that and you don't need me to tell you. Everyday you still enter my mind for one reason or another and I don't see that changing. I hope that the shift that you have in heaven is better then the one I have here. I'm sure the view is better. We all miss you and know that you are watching over us. Keep up the good work.

Officer Spencer Salyers
Whitehall Police Department

August 26, 2004

It's been 3 years and it just seems like yesterday you was asking me how my dad's doing when he got hurt. Dad misses you and would give anything to ride with his brother again. Thanks for keeping my daddy and rest of the family in blue safe. We miss you!

April Forbes

April Forbes

August 24, 2004

TO THE ANGEL IN BLUE:

THANK YOU FOR LOOKING OVER MY DADDY AND THE REST OF THE BOYS IN BLUE.
I THINK OF YOUR KIDS EVERYDAY AND WISH THEY HAD THEIR DADDY HOME TOO.
YOUR A HERO WITH A HEART OF GOLD
HOW COULD A COWARD BE SO COLD.
YOUR A HERO THAT SERVED AND PROTECTED
A MAN VERY WELL RESPECTED.
ANGEL OF BLUE YOUR A HERO TO ALL
MAY YOU BE WITH YOUR BROTHERS ON EVERY CALL.

#16'S 1/4

April Forbes

August 24, 2004

Terry...Wow, It's been 3 years ago today. I still think of the time you came over to my Dad's house "Officer Jim Cook (Whitehall)" and talked to me about what to expect when I decided to join the military. I thank you so much for giving me your time and making my transition more comfortable because I knew what to expect. I never got the chance to Thank you face to face about the inspiration you were to me. I know my Dad misses you so much too. You will always be in my thoughts Terry. We miss you buddy!

James Cook Jr.

August 24, 2004

Terry, did not know you well, but went on enough back-up runs with you to know you were the 'real' thing. The man upstairs has the BEST keeping guard. Our family prayers and prayers at Holy Spirit are always with.

Police Officer Mike Buechner
Bexley P.D.

November 19, 2003

Hey Buddy,
We all miss you so very much. You should just come back and make everything better. You are in my thoughts everyday and i know you are watching over me. Thank you for protecting me and keeping me in line. We miss you so very much. See you one day.

Erica Chapman
Neighbor

November 11, 2003

To Officer Terry's family, friends and fellow officers.
I just wanted to say that I miss him and I'm grateful for his service to my community. I met officer Terry when he worked the Woodcliff Condominiums. He was liked and well respected because he came through almost daily and stopped and talked sometimes for a long time. He remembered faces not just the bad guys but regular law abiding people like me. He became a regular in the neighborhood and treated everyone with respect. He only used force when necessary. I was so sad when he was killed, I couldn't believe it even when I came to the viewing. I kept the obituary and I look at it often. My family and friends still talk about him and I continue to pray for his family and his partner. May God bless you all and keep you in his care. I'll never forget him and I appreciated all he did to keep me and my city safe.
Sharon Brent
Whitehall, OH

Sharon Brent
Citizen-Whitehall, OH

October 30, 2003

YOU ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.

POLICE OFFICER JIM GILBERT
COLUMBUS POLICE

September 21, 2003

Terry,
Two years have passed, yet it only feels like yesterday. I think of and thank you everyday as I put on your memorial bracelet. On that day you put yourself in front of me and gave the ultimate sacrifice. That was you Terry, always looking out for your fellow officers' to make sure that we were O.K.

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13)

Officer Eric H. Brill (Retired)
Whitehall Police

August 25, 2003

Wow, it's been two years now and yet it seems like only last week we were camping and sliding on the slip and slide with the kids. Still not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts and I belive it will stay that day until we meet again. at work your name is still talked about on a regualr bases, mostly making fun of you, but you knew you couldn't get away from that no matter where you are. I keep waiting for the day that an angle comes down and begs me to come get you because they are tired of "Frank". I only wish it were that simple. Rest in Peace my Brother and I will talk to you when I get there. Spencer

Officer Spencer Salyers
Whitehall P.D.

August 22, 2003

The Indiana Police Unity Tour was proud to honor Terry along with all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice during our bicycle trek from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C. Know that the pain we endured during our 540 mile ride while climbling mountains, fighting headwinds and rain was of little consequence considering the sacrifice given by Terry and the continued pain of Angie and family.
God Bless and Protect Us From Above.

First Sergeant Gary Dudley
Indiana State Police

Terry,
Thank you for watching over Spencer I know on Oct,14,2002. I know that your wingspread was wide. I dont think anyone was ready for another shooting in Whitehall. The one good thing is that another bad guy is dead. I am glad that Spencer and all the guys went home to their childern and wives. I know you guided them wisely. I know you were there to protect them. I cant thank you enough, for letting him come home to see his kids. My kids have gone through enough with losing you. I cant imagine them without their father, and one of my best friends, and your wife couldnt go through anymore than she has. I am glad that Spencer took care of your bad guy, and I am glad he took care of his, before it was another good police officer taken from us. Thanks I owe you my life. I miss you so much.
Tammy (fee fee)

Tammy

REST IN PEACE TERRY.

OFC. CHRIS FEENEY
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

Terry, cant believe it's been a year. It seems like yesterday that we were doing things with our family's. My how things have changed. There is not a day that goes by that you do not pop into my head, sometimes two or three things will cause you to be there. Some will make me cry but most will make me laugh. Taylor is growing like a weed and the prettiest girl around. I am saddened that she will only be told of stories about you and miss the real deal. I miss you dearly and am looking forward to having a beer with you some day. Now more then ever you are with me when i need you the most. Thanks for watching over me and find and Angel for me too.

Spencer
Whitehall

My true Hero,
Hey buddy!! It's been a little over a year since your life was taken by a coward who couldn't stand up and be half the man you were. I still don't think I have fully come to terms with your death. I don't know if I can but I'm going to try and explain to how much I looked up to you. You are my role model. Since the first day I met you I knew I wanted to be like you. You always set a good example for me and I thank you for being there when I needed you. We all miss you so very much and I can't say how many times I've woken up and thought that this was all a dream. I want you to know I have tried my best and will continue to do everything I can to help Angie and to set an example for your children; whom I love so very much. Terry thank you again for being such a great example for me and I know you are always with me helping me through things so hey, if you could help me to go the right path after high school so I can follow in your footsteps and become a cop. Terry, i love you and i know I will see you one sweet day but until then i promise to take care and help Angie and the kids as much as possible.
~Erica~

Erica Chapaman

Terry,(Frank)
It will be a year on Aug 24th. I have no idea where a year has gone.I know I am just in the begining stage of realizing you are gone. I have been so busy doing thing for your family, that I dont stop and think too hard. I know you are gone , but I just cant come to terms that you are really gone. I have missed you this year at all the family things we use to do together. The night i was in the accident, I have to thank you for guiding me and the car.I know you are my angel. I know you saved me. You gave me the strength to fight to live. Thank you for being there when I needed you most. I know I dont have all the answers but I do know that I love you and miss you. I have slowed down since my accident, and had alot of time to think. You have been in my heart alot this past year. I have kept my promise to you, and your family. Its ben a joy, to watch your family grow. I know you have been there every step of the way.We all miss you, and we will never forget you. EVER!!!!So on the 24th , it will be even harder.So spread your wings out and fly. I will see you one day.Thanks Again.
Tammy (FEE, FEE)

Tammy

Dear officer McDowell,

We are still not sure how to live with what happened because of a traffic ticket. the act of a coward. We are still missing you just like everyone else. Your family in blue will forever be there for your family. I will always think of this day and of many other days. Your brothers and sisters are going to be there with you one day but till that day please stay with the big guy in the sky and protect us we would have been right there for you if could have been. We love you brother and miss you. GOD BLESS

Explorer Walker
Hilliard Ohio police

Terry, thank you for your guidance. If not for you I would'nt be were I am today. You always believed in me and gave me the confidence to go forward.


Thank you,

Your brother: Grinstead # 71

Anonymous

Terry and Family,

I feel like that I have lost a brother. We never think that it could be the last time we say goodbye to our family. Or our last roll call. I know Terry you will be there as a silent partner. You will not be forgotten!

Chief, Colburn
Laurelville Police

Dear Terry,
I didn't know you well until the weekend before you were senselessly shot by a madman. I was so impressed by your patience, you spent what was supposed to be your day fishing baiting hooks, removing fiah, and helping the kids. You did this all day. I remember you catching a bass about an inch long and in the evening saying "I've redeemed myself."
You had your first campfire pies. You called up from the lake "do you guys realize I ate eight slices of bread?"
We all had a great weekend at the camper. Seth calls me "Camper Grandma." I know you have just found another campground in heaven. (Maybe with larger fish)
Love,
Dolores

Hey Terry I know that we really didn't get to know each other, but i had and still do have the at most respect for you. I probably had the most fun that weekend at the campground with you Angie,and seth than ever before. Too bad you and uncle Dana couldn't have spent more time together he was really loking forward to it. I wish we could have gone camping together again I kno it would have been great. The day after your funeral at school we were asked who my "hero" was I had no one else to say, but you and I think that's the way it will always be you were a remarkable man thank you for teaching me how to fish I'll never forget you you live in your family and friends when you were shot all I could think was Oh My God why? I will never kno, but I kno you are in a far better place so until we meet again have fun fishing in the rivers of heaven:) your gone, but not forgotten.
Love,
Elisabeth Skaggs<3

Terry,
I haven't been able to come to terms with you being gone, nor I think I ever will. The day you were taken from us, I made a promise to you, that I would take care of your family. Angie and I were best friends before this and now we are closer then ever. Sometimes I don't have the answers that she looks for , but I am trying to give her the best advice. She misses you so much. Your son misses you too, and Taylor just looks around for you to come through that door. I miss your smile and your laughs. I didn't think I was going to be able to get your wife through the first hoilday, your anniversary, then your daughter's first B-day, then it was our b-day, Thanksgiving, then x-mas then New Years. Your wife doesn't like when people say how strong she is, but I will be the first one to say, she is one hell of a women. I hope one day she gets the answers that she looks for, but until then I will do my best to be there for her and your kids. I will make sure your little angels will never forget what a wonderful man and father you were. I know that you are here with us everyday. I just can't grip that you are gone. You had so much more to do here on earth. They say that you belong to a bigger picture. I just wish everyday that you didn't have to be taken so soon. I will miss you taking my boys fishing, camping, movies, and letting your godson ride with you on your bike. My boys miss you so much too. I thought I would never say this but I miss hearing you call me FEE FEE. I can't wait until I see you again. You will never be forgotten.
LOVE ALWAYS,
TAMMY

Tammy Salyers

To My Husband:
I have not been able to write anything up until this point but I wanted to know that today has not gone unnoticed by anyone that we know. Know that I miss you dearly and want to hold you in my arms again but until that day, rest assured that YOUR family in blue as well as red have kept a watchful eye on your family. Know that your son and daughter love you and are safe under your watchful eye. Until the day that I can hold you in my arms again, know that I love you and miss you with all that I am. Rest easy and know that your city is being watched out for by your family in BLUE. I love you and Happy Birthday.

Your

WHEN GOD MADE POLICE OFFICERS
When the Lord was creating Police Officers, he was into his sixth day when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing alot of fiddling around on this one my Lord."
And the Lord said "Have you read the specs on this order? A Police Officer has to be able to run five miles through dark alleys, scale walls, enter homes that even the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform!"
"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvas the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day."
"He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands." The angel shook her head and said "Six pairs of hands...no way!"
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "It's the three pair of eyes that a Police Officer must have." "That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. "One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he even asks, "may I see what's in there Sir?"
"Another pair here in the side of his head to watch out for his partners' safety. And another pair of eyes here in the front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, "You'll be alright ma'am "(when he knows it isn't so)
"Lord", said the angel touching his sleeve "Please rest and work on this tomorrow."
"I can't" said the Lord. "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into the back of his patrol car without any incident and feed a family of five on a Police man's paycheck."
The angel circled the model of the Police Officer very slowly. "Can it think?" she asked. "You bet", said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it's sleep, detain, investigate, search and arrest a gang member on the streets in less time then it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop....and still keeps it's sense of humor through it all. This Officer also has phenomenal personal control.
He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, confront a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper and hear on the news how that law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects!"
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Police Officer. "There's a leak", she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."
"That's not a leak", said the Lord to the angel...."It's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled up emotions' for fallen comrades, for the commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, his badge.....and for justice!"
"You're a genius", said the angel.
The Lord looked somber.............."I didn't put it there", he said.

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Patrolman Jeff Whitmire
Winder Police Dept. Winder, Ga.