Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I grieve for you and your children. My son is a NCSHP Trooper in Wake Co. and I offer my condolences for your loss.

James Y. Gaskins, CDR USN (ret.)
U.S. Navy (retired)

My sympathy goes out to Trooper Anthony G. Cogdill's family. I never knew him but he is still a part of the family and the law enforcement community. It just shows how important our job is to each other. Now when I inspect these trucks I pay even more attention than I did before, because that could have been me instead or any of us. Please show no mercy on these careless and wreckless drivers who don't care about us and the great people of our state. Rest in Peace my friend..

Off. R. E. Summerlin
NCSHP Motor Carrier Section

Another LEO... So many so quickly this spring. The thoughts and prayers of the Portsmouth Police Department are with the family and friends of Tpr. Cogdill - his beat is larger now than ever, but he is watching us all. He will not be forgotten - nor will his family. Godspeed.

Sgt. S. Burke
Portsmouth (VA) Police Dept

Words cannot express our sadness as we lay to rest yet another law enforcement officer.

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends, and North Carolina troopers as we cope with this loss, but rejoice in proudness and blessedness as we remember Anthony's life and career as a fine law enforcement officer.

Cody, your dad was awesome-be proud of him. I'm sure as he's looking down on you from Heaven, he's as proud as he can be of you.

C Platoon
Asheville, NC Airport Police

My heart goes out to the family & friends of Trooper Cogdill and to Troop G. He served our state proudly!

SE Kirkpatrick
CMPD

GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER.. WATCH OVER US AND PROTECT US... GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY...

PO
ST. PETERSBURG POLICE

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the University of North Carolina at Asheville Public Safety Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Anthony Cogdill's family, friends, and co-workers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol.

now walk the beat of heaven’s street
with the fallen heros; more “angels of blue”,
honored to keep watch with St. Michael at wing
protecting the "love, and faith, and the truth."

vh#106

Officer Harris, UNCA Campus Police
University of North Carolina at Asheville

GOD SPEED WARRIOR Prayers to the loved ones left behind. Your Daddy is in a better place little one he is never far away but will be with you and your Mom till the day you both join him. Rest easy Bro you are a Warrior And we will never forget you

STATE TROOPER D OSBORNE
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL

Rest in peace Trooper

Detective
Chesterfield County, Va PD

Anthony, It is with great regret that I am writing to you on this list of fallen officers. I never would have imagined, when we talked just two nights before your death, that I would soon be attending your funeral. It's so ironic that we discussed the very issue that took your life! Your death brought back more painful memories from Calvin's, since the two were so similar. It's so hard to believe that this has happened twice in the same county. I am really at a loss for words, but wanted to leave you some kind of a tribute. You were my room mate in Patrol Basic School and a great friend. As I watched the video at your funeral service, I saw a picture of you and I in Basic School. You were great as a room mate. You kept an otherwise "tense" situation tolerable, and I appreciate that. When we were in Basic School together, I hoped I'd never have to endure this with you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'm also glad we got to work that last special assignment together at the race! It was good to see you again there. I know that you'd tell us to move on, but I'll never forget you and the times we shared! It seems like you were taken from us in your prime. But, I also know that God doesn't make mistakes! There will be some good come from this tragedy. I've learned in the past not to try to understand why, but only put my trust in the Lord. I'll miss you AG.

Trooper Scott Byers
N. C. State Highway Patrol

Rest in peace fellow trooper and know that God will be there for your family.

CPL.
PA STATE POLICE/ WARREN

Rest in Peace...God has called you home cant wait to see you again.

Telecommunicator
Nc State Highway Patrol

I never knew Trooper Codgill personally but he was a member of my Patrol family. He will be missed dearly by all of us. Myself, along with all of the other members of the Patrol mourn for this tragic loss. We all loved him, but God loved him more and called him home to be with Him.
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to your own understanding, but in all ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."

Telecommunicator Troop E Communications
NC State Highway Patrol

Anthony,
You were there when I least expected you. On a dark highway or city street. Sometimes I would look up and see you behind me, watching in concern as I performed a vehicle stop. Sometimes I would pull up along side you as you did the same and get that reassuring smile and a "Thank You for watching out for me." Now you're up in Heaven, still watching out for me, still smiling. I thank you friend, brother. I will always remember and some day, I'll thank you in person when my watch is 10-42 and I'm called home to Heaven. May God bless you and your family and may your legacy live on in you son, Cody. WE WILL NEVER FORGET......
Your friend, Jeff

Officer Jeff Howell
Waynesville PD

You Can Now Rest Happily My Brother, And may god be with your family and department, and let him watch over them all and keep them safe. Thank you for making a DIFFERENCE in NC! We appriciate it and hopefully one day I will get my chance to serve with the Highway Patrol and Keep people safe as you have done here.

Explorer Alex Lingerfelt
High Point Police Explorers Post #94

REST IN PEACE FALLEN BROTHER.... YOU MAY BE 10-7 HERE ON THIS PLACE WE ALL CALL EARTH BUT WE ALL KNOW YOU ARE 10-8 IN THAT GLORIOUS PLACE CALLED HEAVEN... MAY GOD KEEP A HEALING AND HELPING HAND ON YOUR FAMILY AND WITH THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL...

Greenville County Sheriff Dept./ South Carolina

God bless you Trooper Cogdill and God bless all the men and woman of the North Carolina HighwayPatrol. I pray for all the members of the Cogdill family and know that we will NEVER give up the fight.

Director of Traffic Services, Gary Mintz
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, NC

I only worked with you for a short time in North Carolina, but we became friends. You gave your life for a job I know you loved, just as I still do. North Carolina and the Nation are proud of the work you have done. We will not forget the sacrifices that you, your wife, child and family have made and will continue to make as long as they live. We Honor you and we Honor your family for they are truly as much a hero and victim as our fallen brother.
Know that I will be with your family and friends on May 15th, 2004, when you are Remembered at the National Police Week Memorial. And I will always remember you every year as I have been doing with all of the Fallen Officers with other Police Survivors for the past years while working with Montgomery Co. Police, MD.

Anonymous

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow troopers of Trooper Cogdill.

While we may all wear different uniforms and serve in different jurisdictions, we are all united in other sworn duties to uphold the law and protect the public.

Rest in peace my friend, let those of us who remain cover your post on the thin blue line until we meet again.

Anonymous

I would like to tender my deepest condolances and heartfelt sorrow to the family of Trooper Cogdill, as well as his brothers in the NCSHP, on their unimaginable loss.

"I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss overwhelming. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." -- A. Lincoln

C.J. Rusk, Deputy Sheriff
Dare County Sheriff's Office / A-District Patrol Division

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Godspeed.

Corporal Scott Harris
Randolph County Sheriff's Office

Prayers to all from Laurens County, GA. I work I-16
between Macon and Savannah. I fear traffic more than
any other threat.

Dear God, be with Trooper Cogdill's
loved ones and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest in Peace brother.

Laurens County Sheriff's Office ICE TEAM
ICE35/Harrison

Cpl. Sid Harrison
Laurens County S.O.

To Trooper Anothy Cogdill's Family,

May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Trooper Larry D. Alstead, Retired MSP # 349

Retired Trooper Larry D. Alstead
Minnesota State Patrol

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Trooper Cogdills family. My God comfort you and give you strength.

Kelly Van Krevelen
sister of Oklahoma Trooper Chris Van Krevelen-J952
E.O.W 11/28/02

Kelly Van Krevelen
Communications Division Enid PD,Enid,OK

Another hero has had his life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Cogdill. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA