Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well son; it has been a little over four months since GOD called you home! It seems like only yesterday that I recieved the phone call that was to change my life so drastically. Since that phone call I have had an oppotunity too meet some wonderfull people whom you have made a tremendously positive impression on. I knew when you were born that you were special, and that you would have a bright future, I only wish that you could have lived longer, too see the seeds that you planted come to fruition! Your daughter is beautifull and is the light of both your mother, and my life, we plan to be in Folkston for her first birthday. Tommy and Holly Spikes are expecting a new addition to their family and I hope its a boy, you and they were such close friends, I was very impressed with the both of them, matureity at such a young age is not a common occurance, yet they both seem too poccess an abundance of that particular quality, I am proud that you picked your friends well! WELL HERES TO BADGE #2410 and BADGE #2412. WITH MY PERPETUAL, AND ETERNAL LOVE,YOUR DAD.

It's so hard to believe that four months have gone by so quickly. I think of the great conversations that we had even before we started dating. Like the bet we made about if I would ever get married again. I have to smile when I think about of our conversation that afternoon when you told me we would married before Christmas and I said "No way I'm not loosing that bet" and you said "What are you going to do write a check out of the same account just to redeposit it?" We both laughed about that one. I miss those days. But I know God needed you and one day when my time is up here and I am called home we will catch up on that you are watching over now. I know you are watching over all of us.
I go to the cemetery and put out new flowers for you every month. It's my time to make you being gone a little easier. I will nenver forget you and I doubt any one in Charlton Co. will forget you either. Your words of wisdom got across to a lot of people in your death. Several have changed jobs and most of that is you. We all love you. And WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.

Katrina Hickox

We are truly saddened at your loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
The young ones now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

Adam, I just wanted to let you know that me and Tommie are going to have another baby God i wish you were here to see it. All I think about is how you ask me over and over again to have Alyssa on your birthday but then when I had her you told me that she would be blessed because she was born the day before you but she wouldn't be a blessed as she would have been if she would have been born on your birthday.I go to the grave as much as I can but it hurts so much because I alyways think about the last time me and Tommie saw you that day that you died . Will I need togo now but I will write you soon just in case your reading this from HEAVEN...
We LOVE You Adam!!!!

Tommie & Holly Spikes
CCSO

My deepest condolences for the death of Deputy Fleshner and my greatest sorrow for his family. Please understand that Deputy Fleshner, I guess Adam to you, was engaged in the dream of his life. And although lost while living that dream, it is not uncommon for us, the officers and deputies, to understand that it is the pursuit of a higher principle and a higher goal that we risk so much. I am sorry that Deputy Fleshner died, but keep the faith, realize his dream was real, and support his memory forever.

Anonymous

I was just talking about you and how it is your time to walk through our door from work and go get a shower and some sweet tea and come in the living room and talk to us a while.
We miss you so much Adam and it has been three months but I thinking about you everyday. I'm sure Tommie does too he just trys to block it of of his mind he says you know you were so much like his brother and mine too I told somebody the other day I don't know what to do with out you because you were my second husband (ha ha)you know we have never live just me and Tommie it has always been you ,me and Tommie. I was telling mama the other day the sunday when we got back from church we all went and eat and i told you that you could never move out on us because we would not know what to do. I'm just so glad that monday morning that we all joke so we can say our last time together was Great!! Anyways I keep Emilee the other day and she looks so much like you it hurts to look at her .She is such a good baby Oh and her first words was dada me and Angie though that was to weird because Angie said that she has always try to get her to say moma first .Also Emilee has two bottom teeth now.

We love you and miss you so much !!!

Love always,
Tommie and Holly (your other family)

Tommie & Holly Spikes
CCSO

Rest in peace Brother Fleshner.

Officer Kevin R Turley
Jacksonville Police Department (Alabama)

We the family of Adam R Fleshner would like to thank everyone in Charlton County for the support we received in our time of grief. You were his family and his friends also. My brother was one of the best men and friends I ever knew and had. I saw him just two weeks before the accident and the last thing we said to each other was that we loved each other and to be careful. His life was cut way to short but he left a little piece behind in my niece. And she may not remember him, but we will all help her to know a great man. To Angie, Tommy, and Holly, your all like family and I'm glad Adam had you around. We thank you most of all for being Adam's family when none of us lived there. We love you guys. And Tommy you be real careful. As Adam and I liked to always say"Crap happens." And kiss your little girl everyday. love you guys. And to Adam in heaven watch over us all. Your greatly missed and always and forever loved. Rest in peace little brother.

Melissa

MELISS FLESHNER MCKENDREE

Adam was a fine young man, and it is a real comfort to me personally to see how much he was loved, and is missed by all who knew him personally.I loved him with all of my heart " he was my son, and I miss him more than mere words can ever express! His mother and I have lost a very large piece of ourselves with his passing. Let it be sufficient; that with out a doubt; Adam resides in heaven. His service to his fellow officers, and mankind, as a whole is well documented.
YOUR FAMILY WILL NEVER FORGET YOU SON.
MAY GOD HOLD ETERNALLY IN HIS LOVING HANDS.
"DAD" MARK ANTHONY FLESHNER SR.

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State University Police Department, our thoughts and prayers to the Fleshner family and the Charlton County Sheriff's Department.

Officer Don W. Reichhardt #125
Virginia State University Police Department

TO KATRINA AND EMILEE

I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ADAMS DEATH.I JUST HAD A CO-WORKED DIE THE EXACT SAME WAY AND HE ALSO HAD A NEW BORN BABY. YOU HAVE A TOUGH ROAD AHEAD OF YOU BUT REMEMBER YOU DON'T HAVE TO TAKE THE ROAD ALONE. ONCE YOU ARE IN A COP FAMILY YOU ARE IN FOR LIFE, I HOPE YOU HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THE POLICE DEPT. WITH YOU. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BUT I KNOW THAT ADAM IS UP ABOVE WITH MY FRIEND (ERIC DEWIT) PATROLLING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN, LOOKING DOWN ON ALL OF US AND PROTECTING THERE FELLOW OFFICERS........



OFC. R CHRISTENSEN #232
MATTESON POLICE DEPT.
MATTESON IL

OFC. ROBERT CHRISTENSEN
MATTESON P.D.

Angels in Blue
I had this friend you see, who loved
God, Country, You and me.
My friend went to work day or night
the peace to keep, so you and I could sleep.
He worked the holidays and weekends,
away from family and friends.
To keep this peace for you and me.
Each day this friend put his life on the line
to spare yours and mine.
Then one day he paid the price, he gave his life.
You've done well my friend, patrolling these earthly streets.
Now it's time to walk on Heaven's beat.
The next time you see a Police Officer or two,
remember they are one of God's Angels in Blue.
And God said; "Blessed are the Peace Makers

Adam I saw emilee today she still looks just like you . We love you and miss you ever day they say time makes the pain go away but thats not true because each day we miss you more and more. Tommie went to work at the sheriff office two weeks after you died because he said you always wanted him to be a deputy with you . I cant help but think every time he goes to work it will be the last time me and Alyssa see him because I never though you would have died because we made all kind of plans for Alyssa and Emilee. you know that each time i see Emilee I hurt because she will never know you and what a great dad you would have been to her.

We love you our friend and BROTHER!!!

Holly & Tommie Spikes
Roomate-Friend-Brother

Two month ago I heard your last "I love you more."
Yet I still wait for you to walk through my door.
I close my eyes and go to a familiar place.
Where I can once again look at your smiling face.
Although I do not stay too long.
Before I remember you are gone.
That's when I begin to cry.
See, I still ask God why?
God needed you for reasons unknown.
I guess to be beside his thrown.
I know we'll meet again one day soon.
Where you will hold me in your arms and tell me.
"See Trina I told you I love you more."


I still love you and miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. keep helping like you have you will always be my soulmate.

Katrina Hickox

Sleep well Bro, you will be missed.

Anonymous

Sleep well Bro, you will be missed.

Anonymous

I just wanted to write again after re-reading what happed to Deputy Fleshner --- it is so ironic that my daughter Deputy Renee Azure, also 23, was killed on SR 121 in Lake Butler, Florida also hitting trees. My daughter also left behind a daughter, she is 3. I know that they are keeping watch on us all from above now and I just wanted to let his young daughter know that he was indeed your dad is a true hero and may God be with you now and always.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Azure, EOW 08/06/02

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Deputy Fleshner for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

Never forgotten.

1658
Knoxville Police Department, TN

Tomorrow will be a month that you have been gone and it still dosn't feel real we still keep waiting for you to come home. I keep Emilee the weeken to play with Alyssa and like always that just hit each other and smile while they are doing it but Alyssa got two teeth now so I have to keep a good eye on them. Also I want to tell you don't worry Tommie said that when they get older that he is going to do what you and him said about going back tonights so he could catch them trying to get old the house and send them home. I got togo now like always Alyssa is crying because she is so rotton and don't worry about Emilee and Alyssa they will grow up together like we always said they would and Emilee she has a wonderful mother and all of us to take care of her and to tell her how much you love her and what a hero you are . We all love you a miss you more than anything.

Holly & Tommie Spikes

"Your Daddy Wore a Badge"
Your Daddy wore a badge, I said,
So cry your grieving tears,
Then dry your eyes and lift your head;
He lived to lessen fears.
He wore a badge with pride, I said,
And justice was his dream;
He lived to serve and serving died,
And though it may not seem
That one cops death could make this land
A better place to be
His life was where he took his stand
And forced the blind to see.
So dry your tears and lift your head
And make your Daddy proud;
Be strong in heart, for he's not dead-
Just lost among the crowd.
His dream lives on in you, my daughter
I squeezed her hand,
Than sorrow won,
I watched as her heart broke.
Then something changed:
A sigh half sighed escaped her lips unfinished,
She straightened up;
Although he'd died, his life was undiminished!
Your Daddy wore a badge, I smiled,
Be proud of who he was.
He did his job, Because, my daughter, because....

How far is Heaven She wants to know
She wants her Daddy
He's there She knows

I visit the cemetary quite often and I always speak to you and ask you to show me a sign to let me know you know I'm there. Thank you for ALLL the signs you have shown me.

We all LOVE and Miss you!!

Angie Marshall
Mother of Adam's Daughter

My heart goes out to the family of Officer Fleshner. The nation mournes his loss, and the loss of the other men and women that make the ultimate sacrifice to defend what they believe to be right. May God be with you all, and give you peace at this difficult time.

I have great respect for you, Officer Fleshner. Thank you for your dedication, service and sacrifice. May you rest in peace

Travis Eyestone- Security Officer
Mercy Hospital Security

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Sheriff Fleshner's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Adam is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) Adam was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis' McElderry's fiancee (EOW 01/03/03)

Adam Fleshner was a great deputy who helped everyone that he could. He was such a hero to everyone who knew him. Here is a poem for Adam:

A Deputy didn't come home from work today.
So we all now stop and pray.
For the brave deputy that had to pay and,
For the family that has lost a loved on this day.
Now we are all worried inside, so we ask the question why.
Why couldn't a traffic stop go as planned?
Now because it didn't we have lost a great man.
One who had tons of dignity and pride.
One who never let anything slide.
One who day after day went out and fought crime.
A deputy who made sure his job was done right.
So with the loss of him we let out a beloved cry.
For the deputy that lost his life.
Adam Fleshner was the best that we had.
So with the loss of him we are all really sad.

It's been two weeks now and we still keep waiting for you to walk in that door. But i guess we will always be waiting for you to come home.

We love you so much and we hope you keep watch over us.. Love ya

Holly & Tommie Spikes
Folkston police dept

Take comfort in knowing we all are one family.
Our department, and its' members, are there for you at all times.

Gresham Police Benevolent Group

Our time together was cut short because God called his deputy home. I know that you are in Heaven keeping a watchfull eye on all of us. I will always remember your words of wisdom. You were wise beyond your years. I will never forget the ways you loved to make me smile or the crazy things you would do. All the wonderful memories that I have of you and Jakob playing. Although the plans we made will never come true. You will still remain in my heart always. God needed you for reasons none of us will understand. I'm greatfull that he gave us the time together that he did. So, 2410 continue the shift God has started and we will be together again when my chores on earth are through.

Katrina Hickox
Adam's Girlfriend