Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I think of you often. I haven't been to this sight in a while...its hard to come here. I'm amazed that we are approaching the 6th year without you. I am thankful for my visit home in 2002. I am planning a trip home again soon. I'm sure it will be a hard one, since i haven't been back since you left. I love you.

Julie Cramer
Cousin

February 19, 2010

Brother Anthony,
I got your radio number in Forsyth Co. I still think about you often and the Trooper you were in Forsyth. Thank You for being such a likable guy and may the peace of Our Lord and Savior rest upon your family and your home at all times. Thanks again Bro,
E444

Trooper
NC State Highway Patrol

November 20, 2009

Anthony, thank you for the memories, Remember living in the "Newfound Mansion" ? I can still see you coming across the field between our homes the many times Marlene would say call Anthony to come eat with us, we were blessed by your presence at our Table for supper. I was always so proud of you, Marlene and I referred to you as our Adopted Son. I enjoyed serving by you as Patrol Officers @ BCSD,you were the consumate Professional, you always took time when you were in Asheville to stop by our office with Cody for a Hug and a Handshake, and I remember the time you and he were dressed alike down to those matching sneakers, he was a minature Anthony ! Thank you my Friend for the happiness you brought to our lives, we miss and still Love you. Rest in Peace.

Roger F. Williams Sr.
Friend & Buncombe County Sheriffs Dept.

November 6, 2009

Ninny and Cody had from Monday through Saturday morning together. We rode bikes watched movies and slept late. We went to the cemetery to clean our dads' markers and put new flowers then we went to the roadside cross and cleaned it and Cody put a flag in the ground "really deep so the trucks cannot blow it away". The time went by much to quickly. He looked at and held a lot of your things that he will get when he is older. Never think he has forgotten his real dad; his memories are still intact.

Brenda Cogdill East
Mother

July 12, 2009

I met you at parents retreat the first year out sons left and talked to you at National Police Week. You and your family have been in my prayers since. I was happy to see you posting on another officers page. This has been a long and torturous journey without my precious son. I think of you often.

Anonymous

June 14, 2009

Anthony you are still missed and remebered 6 years later. You cant be thanked enough for your service, dedication and ultimate sacrifice for your community.

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry Cou nt yWA Undersheriff matthew J Lane. EOW 5/30/03

May 30, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 6th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. Like you, he left behind a son named Cody. Reading your reflections, it looks like your Cody lives in Andrews which is where my son's grandmother and uncle now live.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

I hold your family in thought and prayer.

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

May 30, 2009

Louis and I just put a new solar light on your cross at the wreck sight and a new wreath. Saturday will be six years and your Cody is now nine years old and finally a big brother. This week is never easy for me so I have to lean HEAVILY on God's promises and strength. "My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. II Corinthians 12:9 Still missing you daily.

Anonymous

May 28, 2009

As we drove on I-40 recently we came to the bridge named to honor Trooper Cogdill. My husband & I offered up a prayer for him and all Troopers that put their lives on the line each and every day so that we can enjoy a safer world. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you and God bless.

Anonymous

April 4, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANTHONY!!! YOU ARE STILL MISSED!!!! KEEP WATCH OVER US!!!

Anonymous

March 13, 2009

Happy Birthday Anthony

Sgt BK Henline
NCSHP

March 12, 2009

Your birthday is fast approaching and it is startling to realize you would have been 38. It seems like only a year or so since you were like Cody (young & innocent). Yes after six years an overwhelming emptiness invades my heart as we near your birthday. Love and miss you!

Anonymous

March 6, 2009

Another Thanksgiving approaching and memories flood my mind once again...like the $200 we spent creating a Thanksgiving meal like your memaws when you lived in Winston. The laughter, your comic relief as we worked together in the kitchen. Then the Thanksgiving you brought Travis Crisp because he was here without family; your jab about my "show dogging" and my instant reply that the neighbors needed their dishes back by two. I often wondered what Travis really thought! We are still making precious memories in our family but never without a sense of emptiness. God's grace is sufficient to carry us through.
Love,
Mom

Anonymous

November 23, 2008

we will all miss you. you will always be in my heart. Just because your not in this old today does mean you are not in our hearts and our minds. You died a hero. You will always be in mind. R.I.P. Thank you for keeping me safe. You will always
be known as Trooper Anthony Greg Cogdill who was killed in the line of deputy.
R.I.P. you will be remember

Emilie Cope
my daddy is a officer

October 2, 2008

It is unbelievable that it has been over 5 years since I received that call. Reading your reflections from the past couple of years, listening to mp3's and "I'll be Missing you" by P.Diddy and Faith Evans plays over my speakers. Just like that day in Stuart Auditorium when I gathered among North Carolina's finest to celebrate your life. I concur with some of the latest reflections, Several spirits in heaven i'm sure have been victims of a good prank or enjoyed a good laugh because of you. It was a pleasure knowing, and working beside you in your earthly life Trooper Cogdill. You are just as sorely missed today as you were on the evening of May 30th 2003. Brenda, Heidi, Cody: God bless you and your loved ones, We always take comfort in the fact that our friend, father, son, and husband is smiling down on us!

Former Deputy Phillip Caldwell
Buncombe County SD

September 28, 2008

Anthony,
Boy do I miss you. Stuart and me talk about you lots and the fun times we spent together. Stuart talks about the silly/crazy stuff you two did in those Mustangs. They were you twos pride and joy. I know you only meet my husband a couple of times, but he remembers you for the straight laced, proper, clean shaved, neatly pressed uniforms kind of guy. Boy you had him fooled. Wish you could have gotten to know him better, you two would have gotten along so well.
We sure do love you and think of you daily. We go by your roadside memorial and that just brings back so many memories. Sorry I have never left you a message, but you were on my heart heavy today. Just know we will all see you one day when our jobs are finished. Take care and know you are thought of by so many people. You touched many!!
Dana McClure-Bell
07-28-08

Dana McClure-Bell
Friend

July 28, 2008

Anthony... I did not know you personally but I have heard nothing but good things about you. A great family friend of mine knew you very well. I was still in high school when you went to be with the lord. Now... I'm following in your foot steps. I've walked the thin blue line for two years now just as you did. With what happened to trooper Blanton, I cant help but wonder why?! Why must the good be taken away? We drive these roads and walk these streets to keep everyone safe and try to make a difference in this harsh world. Is it worth it? Yes it is! Like we all say when someone asks why we got into law enforcement: You don't choose to be a cop... Being a cop chooses you. I've had a hard time dealing with the death of Blanton. He was killed just a few miles from where you were. I realize that you, Blanton and Hewitt, are watching over us everyday, guiding us to make the right choices out here and stay safe. Anthony you are a hero! Please watch over us until the day comes for us to join you! You gave all my brother! You will never be forgotten!

Fellow LEO

June 28, 2008

I think of you so often. Over the years I have became more and more bothered that I can not remember the last time I saw or even spoke to you. I just can not remember. I try not to think of that. Only the wonderful times the 4 of us shared.

A friend

June 26, 2008

I have thought of your family friends and co workers severel times today Anthony and Hope they are doing well and we remeber you 5 years later. Thank you for your service and protection. You wont be forgotten.

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J Lane, EOW 5/30/2003

May 30, 2008

Wow it is hard to believe today has been 5 years since you wrer taken from us. May God bless you and we will see you one day again. I can't imagine all the jokes you will have thought to play on us by the time we get there.

Sgt Barry K. Henline
NCSHP

May 30, 2008

5 years ago I was grilling out at the church when a trooper came in and told me the news. We were packed and ready to go on a trip to Washington, DC. Those plans had to wait. We kept getting more info as we drove "home" to the mountains. He was hit while stopping someone. He burned in his car. Time slowed down. Cars backed up for miles. We made it home to find grieving family and friends. I was moved to see the respect paid by all during his funeral. We followed the caisson around the lake and listened to family and friends eulogize my brother. I saw pictures that reminded me of growing up with a brother so close, everyone asked if we were twins. It didn't help that mom (or should I saw Memaw) dressed us in identical clothes those first few years. I remembered the time I told him about a bully in junior high picking on me on the way home. I heard through the grapevine what he did to the guy the next day. He never bothered me again (nobody was going to beat up his brother but him). I remembered standing with him and his friends before school, waiting on class to start. I know he didn't have to, but he let me. His buddies took to calling me "Cog-i-dell Jr.". Later he started calling me "Fat Roggin" cause he always had a nickname, and I heard him yelling it at my high school graduation. I remembered riding with him everywhere. His pride and joy was his car. He even "allowed" me to clean it up every now and then. Oh the stories I could tell of what went down in that car, all of which I am sure made him the best driver law enforcement has ever seen. I remembered being home from college one summer and training with him as he prepared for the test to get into trooper school. Running around the same lake where later we would hold his funeral. At the time, he had the whole world in front of him. I never imagined it would be the last significant time I would spend with him. I remembered all the times he helped his little brother transition to new things. He helped move me during college. He helped move me into my first apartment in Columbia. Straight out of college and not sure what I was doing, he stayed over an extra night and taught me his signature "2 Alarm Chili". Then I saw pictures of a life I knew little about. We went our separate ways after college. Law enforcement took him east and my job took me south. I saw a life shared with close friends, his new wife and the birth of his son. His new pride and joy. I remembered what a great daddy he was, going fishing and playing golf. Very protective just like he had been with me. And then I remembered the last time I saw him, just days before. He had stopped by mom's after mowing some yards (it's the trooper way). We grilled out and he played in the floor with my boys. If only I had known that was it. How much more time I would have spent that day talking. Now I think of all that has happened since. The things Anthony has missed. He never met my Emilee or Elliot. All the changes in Cody. You might as well be holding up a picture of Anthony at that age. But I also can't help but wonder what all he has seen and heard in 5 years either. No doubt somebody is in stitches or being pranked right this very minute. Funny how things come back around. After 5 years, we are again headed to DC this weekend. I will show my kids where they honored Uncle Anthony on the memorial wall. I will tell them what a great guy he was and how much they are missing by not having him here. And I will remember how much I am missing by not having him here.

Patrick Cogdill
Brother

May 29, 2008

I was just sitting here thinking of you and how long that it had been since you left here to start your life in heaven. I cant believe that its been alomost five years. You were such an amazing person and you have affected so many peoples lives in many different ways. Everyday you are remebered. Today they had a officer memorial at the Sherriffs department and it made me think of you. Just remember how speical you are to so many people and the ones who loved you so much. I will be thinking of you as always. I know this month is a tough one for your family, but there wonderful pepole and have honored you in so many ways since your eow. We know your watchng down on us from the floors in heaven, see you soon.......

Beth
Friend

May 17, 2008

Five years have passed and my heart still hurts but I am grateful to God that yours does not. Peace and perfection are yours. We attended the Memorial services again this year and oh how I wish Cody could go and realize how much your life of service meant to others. I always return humbled and uplifted by the fact that God chose to use your life in service to the public. I spoke with the families who had lost officers this year and watched God's hand on their lives as they grieved their loss. Each one is "Gone but not forgotten!"
Love, Mom

May 10, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a true hero who made the roads safer for everyone. GOD bless your family. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

April 17, 2008

Happy 37th Birthday! I know you are celebrating in a wonderful place. I read your reflections often. I enjoy reading about Cody and how he is growing up. I know you are watching over him. Philip and I will be taking our annual trip to Gatlinburg in a few weeks. It is always nice to pass your Memorial Bridge and remember the good times in Clemmons, NC. Happy Birthday! You are missed!

Toni

Toni Kimel
Friend

March 12, 2008