Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

a hero lives forever...

September 13, 2006

Thinking of you and your loved ones on this tragic day in history. You will never be forgotten and will be forever a hero.

Nicole Burdette
Wife of Deputy Alex Burdette EOW 3-12-05

September 11, 2006

HERO! Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer
Tennessee

July 17, 2006

Not a single day has gone by since that terrible day that I don't think about my brothers and sisters who gave their full measure that day. We carry on the fight in your name..............

Sgt. A. Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

December 28, 2004

Three years have passed since you so courageously left this world. I think about you often as I wear the mercy band that has your name on it. Although time passes, the memories of the event in which you bravely and courageously responded so that the rest of us could live our lives in peace are always with me. Even though I live far away from your home in New Jersey, I am always mindful of your bravery and your courage on behalf of so many. I know that you are still with all of us as we go through this life and that you spirit is about. I think of your family and give them my best wishes. There are Angels such as yourself all around still protecting us and watching over us. I wish I could have had the pleasure of knowing you, however, I do know that you were selfless, brave and courageous.
Until next year at this time...

Judith Waterhouse
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Judith B. Waterhouse

September 10, 2004

There are but two persons who protect the sinful human race from destroying itself. One is God's Holy Spirit. The other is the Peace Officer. Without them, we would all perish at each other's hands.

You were called into this profession and our Lord and Savior has blessed you because:
According to Romans 13.1-5...
God ordains the Peace Officer’s profession.
The Peace Officer is sent by God.
The Peace Officer is vested with God's authority to enforce the law.
A Peace Officer's badge is to be honored by us, because God honors it.

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, your life for your fellow man, while serving, defending, and protecting others in your community.

Thank you for your service to America. Your efforts saved thousand that horrible day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. You will be in our hearts forever.

September 11, 2001---Gone, but Never Forgotten.

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 6, 2004

I tried to attend as many funerals as I could during these darkest of days as my way of showing respect to families and coworkers of all of my brother and sister Officers and Firefighters. I cannot find the words to say how sorry I am that we have lost these great heroes. I cannot express my thanks enough for your bravery and sacrifice. My prayers are with you and all of your families......................AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 15, 2003

I think about Officer Skala every day as I wear the Mercy Band that bears his name. I have read several articles about this very interesting and heroic young gentleman. September 11th is the day that changed our lives forever and made us realize that nothing will ever be the same. Officer Skala's heroism, courage and selflessness remain utmost in my mind, and he will be remembered always and thought of often not only by his family and friends, but also by others of us who unfortunately never had the pleasure of having known this fine Officer.

Judith Waterhouse
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Judith Waterhouse

September 10, 2003

Today, April 11, 2002, is 7 months since Officer Skala gave his life for others. I continue to wear a Mercy Band which bears his name so that he will never be forgotten. I shall wear it forever in the memory of this young Officer who unselfishly thought of others before himself and who is one of the Guardian Angels who watches over us all.

Judith B. Waterhouse
Albuquerque, NM

I wear a Mercy Band at all times that bears Officer John Skala's name. I will always wear this to honor the memory of this fine Officer who is a Guardian Angel over us all. I wish I had known him personally, and he was a very courageous person who thought of saving the lives of others on September 11, 2001.

My Prayers are with all the friends and family of all the officers who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
I lost my brother tragically, Det. David Taylor, Greensboro PD, On August 7, 2001. I was in NY for my fiancee's Mother's funeral the first of Sept. I was stranded there for 3 weeks due to this atrocity. As I watched the events on TV, I cried for all those who lost their lives. But was especially emotional about the Police Officers and the Firefighters and their families, as I had just recently suffered a tragic loss myself. As I walked through the streets in the days following the attack, I cried with pride as I saw the officers on duty on all the corners in the city. I knew how hard it was for them, knowing they had lost their friends. On the Sat. following the attack I was at St. Patrick's for mass. The last 2 people to go up and take communion were 2 NYPD officers, again I cried. I hope all of you are getting the support that my family and I got when we needed it, from the Deparment. I know the comforting words and even the funny stories the officers tell us about my brother helps. I know that our loved ones who are gone from here, had a higher calling and are happy and at peace in Heaven. Hopefully we can all feel that same peace one day! God bless All of you! And God bless America!
Tracy Taylor
Thomasville, NC
Sister of Greensboro Det.David L Taylor
EOW 8/7/01

TRACY TAYLOR

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

God I don't know what to say. I intend to post this message for each and everyone of you heroes so Officer, Detective, Agent, Whatever,... I thank you. You swore to serve and to protect. Well your days of protecting us are over. But you will forever be in service. Your eternal service... the inspiration you and your fellow bothers and sisters have re-enforced in my heart, will live so long as I do. Though I will not always carry your name in the front of my mind, not in my duties as a soldier or as the police officer I plan to become when I get home, I will still always carry with me the knowledge of your sacrifice... of your heroism, of your selflessness... I will carry a samll piece of you everywhere I go. Be it with an M-16 in my hands in a strange land, or a badge on my chest in my own back yard... long after the flags come down and the nation carries on... until the day I die... you will continue to serve... as my inspiration. God bless you. God bless your family. God bless your agency. God bless FDNY. God bless all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guardsmen, and marines. God bless New York City. GOD BLESS AMERICA. Thank you my brothers and sisters. I love you.