Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

This is a version of the song God Bless The U.S.A

Pride of COPS Kids Camp Survivor
Lyrics by: Paula Gray and Deb Azure

We have shared so much together
Our happiness and our pain.
We have learned from each other,
And there is still much left to gain.
I thank my lucky stars
To be with you here today.
Cause this camp still stands for unity,
And they can’t take that away.
I’m proud to be a survivor here
Where I can just be me,
And we don’t forget those who died
And gave their life for me;
And I’ll proudly stand up next to you
And remember them today
Cuz there ain’t no doubt we love our Heroes
And remember them today.
From the lakes of Wisconsin
To the hills of Tennessee.
From the plains of Oklahoma;
From sea to shining sea.
From Michigan to Texas;
From New York to LA.
There’s pride in every survivors’ eyes;
That’s why we stand and say.
I’m proud to be a survivor here
Where I can just be me,
And we don’t forget those who died
And gave their life for me;
And I’ll proudly stand up next to you
And remember them today
Cuz there ain’t no doubt we love our Heroes
And remember them today.

Jessica Woodrell
Daughter

August 15, 2007

Hey I just saw that its been awhile since Ive left a comment or anything so I thought I would just post a poem I read and really liked.
ONE MOMENT

In the whisper of the wind,
I felt God embrace me.
As the voice of a loved one,
I heard God speak to me
Looking in a mirror
I saw God smile at me.
One moment and I knew
That God and I were one.
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Though your smile is gone forever,
And your hands we cannot touch;
Still we have so many memories
Of the one we loved so much.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we will never part.
God has you in His keeping
And we have you in our hearts.
We know you walk beside us,
And when our lives are through,
We pray that God will take our hands
And lead us straight to you
Love ya always

Jessica Woodrell
Daughter

August 10, 2007

Dwight

Thinking of you on this Fathers Day

Ann Woodrell

June 17, 2007

Reading your daughters words brought tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat. I will hug my daughters a little tighter and try to make more time for them. Maybe take them fishing. Rest in peace brother. Watch over the rest of us.

nc game warden

May 15, 2007

Dear Sweet Jess
Your daddy loves you very much, always know that he is with you all the time even when you think you are all alone.Your daddy is there.

Love Ann

May 10, 2007

Hey dad I just got my braces off today. My teeth feel really weird. It really hurt to get them off but not as hard to get them on. The glue tasted really nasty I hope I never have to do it again. Ugh gross! Well gotta go Bye!

Jessica Woodrell
Daughter

May 10, 2007

Hey daddy how have u been ive been pretty good im doing really good in school on my last report card i made all As. Well tomorrow is aprils fools day i know how much u loved that day i remember one year me and wyatt "fooled" u about seeing Taz Maiian Devil outside,now i know u fooled us!Yup that was pretty funny. Everybody is doing pretty good here mom really likes her new job it sounds like she is having a good time at work with her new friends there, calvin is really pretty good at basketball now he really enjoys it him and wyatt play it all the time and make me play to, i dont mind i like it alot and jasper is well..........jasper is jasper not much else to say about him he is the cutest little kid that could live he is so adorable we dont get along all the time but we all love eachother alot its gotten really warm down here lately the perfect weather to go fishen in ,the pond tho doesnt have much fish in it(thats wut calvin sed anyway)well our basketball team won first again for the third year but this was my fourth year to win first, all four years yup,thats really all i got to say rite now but the real reason i came here is cuz i wrote u two poems and so here they are
There was a guy named Dwight
He died one night doing what was right
Its kinda a fright not knowing my dad Dwight

Life is sad
life is happy
life is meaningful when you have a dad
Pappy or daddy he makes you lively
I dont have a daddy
My life is still joyful but sometimes tearful
either way i wish i had my daddy my hero
well im goin to go now bye luv u soooo much ill come by again soon bye bye 'nite 'nite
-ur pretty girl/pumpkin girl

Jessica Woodrell
Daughter

March 31, 2007

Dwight I was thinking of your smile today, sorry it's been so long since I left you a message. The kids are doing great. I found this poem and it seemed to fit so well, so here goes.
An Angel in the sky must leave his place of rest,
Gently tucking his wings benesth his armores vest.
For duty has called, There is so much work to do little
did he know, This one is dressed in Blue. Arriving on the Scene, he knows just what to say " Follow me, Fallen Brother, I"ll show you the way." "Your Duty has ended, Your work is now through." "Come hang your hat beside mine, I'am a cop, too."
Dwight i Know you did just this for all the officers this year.

Ann Woodrell

January 14, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones during this holiday season. Every day is a tough day for them to get through, but during the holidays it's even harder. I have decorated the outside of my home for Christmas with all blue lights. One of those lights will be lit every night until New Years in your honor as my way of saying that you are a true hero and have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones. Wrap your wings around them and help them with their grief and protect them from harm.

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

December 20, 2006

Dwight our life is so messed up right now sure could use some help from above. Love you and are thinking of you every day.

December 14, 2006

Thinking of you today.
Larry and Ann

October 13, 2006

You have not been forgotten Sheriff Woodrell. Thank you for your service.

October 13, 2006

Five years and you are still missed. Your children are growing up to be wonder people. You will never be forgotten.

October 13, 2006

Tonight "A" Shift honors Sheriff Woodrell Jr. for his sacrifice. You are gone but not forgotten my brother. Rest in peace we've got the beat.

Sergeant J.L. Slaughter
Radford City Department of Police

October 13, 2006

On this 5th anniversary, it still seems unreal. I miss you, and will see you again someday.

cleveland

October 13, 2006

May Our Lord always comfort your loved ones,may He ever Bless them and you and may you sleep safe until the chain links again.

October 13, 2006

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 5th anniversary of your end of watch. I know they think of you every day and will continue to do so. You will never be forgotten by your loved ones nor will the Blue Family ever let that happen. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol watching over 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

I never had the privelege to meet Sheriff Woodrell, but fortunately I have made a friend in his wife, Karen. Today I learned of the loss that Karen's family has suffered and it weighs on my mind. I wanted to take a moment to leave a message and let the family and friends of Sheriff Woodrell know that my thoughts and prayers are with you each and every one of you.
Today I spoke with Karen and reminded her that God only gives things to us that He knows we can handle. She is an amazing example of that. She has survived the most difficult of tragedies and is a stronger women because of it. She has impressed me as a student and now, even more, as a remarkable women.
May God give you the strength to continue your journey, to teach your children through your amazing example and grant you the gifts you so deserve.
Keep on pushing girl...you are a HUGE success!!!! Your professor admires you!!! :)

Lynn Brown
Karen Woodrell's Professor

October 5, 2006

Sheriff Woodrell, thank you for your service. By reading your reflections I can tell you were the best Sheriff, father, husband and man that this world could ask for. It's because of men like you the rest of us can live in peace. May God be with your wonderful family as you watch over them from Heaven. Rest in peace Sheriff. You are remembered by many; even some that never knew you.

SGT Dan Hopkins
US Army and Reserve Deputy, Cole County Missouri

September 1, 2006

I really wish you were here right now, i sure could use your advice.

August 15, 2006

Just felt like i needed to leave you a little note. Our life and county have changed so much since you were taken from our lives. So much is going on with us, but i don't have to tell you that. Just keep an eye on us and we will get threw the bad stuff just ok. Your kids are great growing up so fast, Karen is doing a great job with with what little help she has. You know Larry and I will always be there for them. Just about forgot to tell you Clint got his permit last monday, wow! when did that happen.

Ann Woodrell,cousin

August 11, 2006

To the family of Sheriff Woodrell:

It is with utmost sorrow in my heart that I read the story
of this man. I was raised in Pawnee County and lived in Ralston for most of my life. I was just internetting a couple of years ago, looking for anything familiar in the Pawnee County area when I ran across Sheriff Woodrell's story. I was doing the same thing this date and found this website and decided I would leave a note of condolence. I have been working for law enforcement for 12 years here in Paris, AR. and have seen my share of heart ache tied to the job. I am deeply sorry for this loss that was forced on you and I hope the culprits pay for their crime and sin while they do there time. But as we all know there is no punishment great enough that will pay for the loss of a loved one.

Dispatcher Nathan Brandenburg
Paris Police Dept, Paris, AR

August 1, 2006

Hey dad im goin into the middle school this year, and its goin to be hard with you not with me cause all the other girls dads are and its also werid bein around other peoples dads and not even have mine.But i still remember you, especilly when you would say "Wheezy!" And how you would call me your pumkin.I love you more than the the top of the sky back farther than the dirt, We are all doin good moms gratuating this December and were all proud of her. Better get goin before i start crien love ya bye

Jessica
Daughter

July 11, 2006

Dwight
A son,a husband,a dad,a friend,a hero.
He had parents who raised and adored him,
A wife who loved him,
Four children who looked up to him(and still do),
Was a friend to all,
He is a hero and will always be,
A son,a husband,a dad,a friend,a hero.Always
Some dont understand and never will,while others know how it feels top to bottom.I hope know else will have to experence what i did.
Happy Fathers Day.I love you Dad.

Jessica
Daughter

June 18, 2006

dwight, ive finally reached the goal in my life that you were going to help me reach. now i pray that serve half as well as you and the old crew did, after you passed away i became close to a few of those guys, they taught me alot, they were always good to me and i was proud to know each of them, your influence on them never faded away, they honored you until their family was broken up by a new admisitration. ive reached this goal, to be a police officer, because of your encouragement, i never gave up. thank you dwight, for the little bit that you did, of it werent for your words, i would never have made it to this point. brian, i made it brother, im 10-8 now, and you my friend are as responsible as dwight for this, without your advice, and consistant encouragement to me i would have given up long ago. and i thank you both and i cherish the friendship you extended to me during the last 18 months i was in oklahoma. your advice and encouragement means everything to me, thank you. keep the faith my brother, god, phillip and dwight are all watching over us now.

817 control, good morning, i'll be 10-8 south side

Joe

June 8, 2006