Mt. Juliet Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Wednesday, July 9, 2003
Reflections for Sergeant Jerry Alton Mundy
My deepest sympathy goes out to this officers family, friends, and co-workers. Know that you are not alone in your sorrow. I know what a nightmare that you are going through, I have been there. May God comfort each of you. Sergeant Mundy you are a TRUE HERO.
John 15:13
Shelly Ragsdale, surviving spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Dept., EOW 11-27-00
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 Sergeant Mundy 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
My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died in similar circumstances to Sergeant Mundy & Deputy Musice - while deploying stop strips during a vehicle pursuit. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Jerry or John be the be the last to die this way.
Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Sergeant Mundy's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. 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. Just know that my thoughts are with you.
Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Jerry 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!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Jerry 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 (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)
Rest in peace brother. You served us with bravery. We have the watch now.
Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department
To the family and friends of Sgt. Mundy,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss! I'm sure that in his years of service to the community he must have touched many lives, and he ultimately died a hero trying to do what he could to make this world a better place. God bless and comfort you through this difficult time.
Anonymous
this is really sad, another officer in blue gone forever, may he go to heaven and rest in peace forever... GOD/BLESS
lt. john frangos
walmart superstore,crime prevention officer,pinellas park,fla.
Thanks for serving and being a hero!
Police Intern
Montgomery County Police, MD
Rest in peace hero.
Ptlm
CPD, NY
We will always know who was first. We will never know who is next. Work to honor both each day.
Anonymous
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!
COLUMBIA POLICE DEPT
COLUMBIA,TN
COLUMBIA POLICE DEPT
BUFFALO, NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH SERGEANT MUNDY, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.
GOD BLESS...
PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
GOD BLESS THESE 2 FALLEN HERO'S. MAY GOD HAVE A HELPING AND HEALING HAND ON THIS FALLEN BROTHER'S FAMILY AND DEPT. MAY WE ALL PULL TOGETHER IN THIS TIME OF NEED. R.I.P. BROTHERS. U R NOW 10-7 ON THIS GOD FORSAKEN PLACE BUT ARE 10-8 IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE.
Deputy A.S. Russell
Greenville County Sheriff Dept.//SC
Thank you so much for the time you served as an officer! May GOD be with your family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace!
dispatcher
God bless, brother. You lived and died a hero, making a better place for all. Never forgotten, I hope your family and friends find comfort during these difficult times.
Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)
god bless this officer
On behalf of the men and women of the FBI Agents Association, I offer my condolences on the loss of Sgt. Mundy. May GOD be with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.
Darin Paul, Special Agent
FBI Agents Association
To Sergeant Mundy family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.
God Bless you
Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio F. Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL, EOW 11/6/86
May God grant your family a comforting peace as you transcend this earthly bound. I have no doubt that God will meet you with open arms as you go forth to patrol the streets of heaven under his command. May God bless you, your family, friends, and all of the remaining peace officers who will continue the watch here in your absence. Good night, Warrior.
Concerned Military Member
USAF
Our deepest regrets and heartfelt sympathy goes to the families of these two brave men that gave their lives today serving their fellow man. May they rest in peace................
Columbia Police Dept.
Columbia, TN
Columbia, TN Police Dept.
Rest in peace Brother Jerry, you will not be forgotten.
Son of G. Truman Wortham
EOW 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla
God bless you sir for your selfless act. You're in a better place now.
Son of Officer Zach Davis
Seattle
And some gave all they had........
Go with God brother.
To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Mundy:
May God bless you and give you strength during this difficult time. Brother you will not be forgotten.
Special Agent
FBI New York
Rest in peace my brother.
S/TRP
South Carolina Highway Patrol
R.I.P., We will continue the watch.
Officer
Clearwater P.D., FL
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