Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

we miss u woodard..still seems so surreal that u r gone. 7 yrs today..RIP big daddy..we luv & miss u

Anonymous

August 2, 2010

I can't beleieve its been 7 years. All though life has moved on, i still think of you daily. I miss the way you could always make me laugh no matter what. I miss you always looking over me and knowing you would always be there. I hope you are still watching over me and I hope you know I will always love you.

Missy
Widow

August 2, 2010

Police Officer's Prayer to St. Michael

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,
who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premises
of all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional
eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for
investigation and wise judgement.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and
law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores,
strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences
with the devil that the police officer's lot on earth is not
always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so
pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the
devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your
heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the
throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all
the people. Amen.

#1348 POII
CCPD

July 3, 2010

hey woodard, i still speak of u often and luv telling the story of how I got my nickname. ur still alive in our hearts miss u bud!

nutsack

June 10, 2010

I got on here today to say hi. It makes me sad to see the posts dwindle down so. I still think of you daily and wonder what you would be like today. I miss you

Missy
widow

May 15, 2010

Hey woodard, I can't believe 6 yrs has gone by. I think about u all the time and miss ur sense of humor. your always in my thoughts. luv u nutsack

officer nodzak
friend

August 3, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE LOVE YOU AND STILL MISS YOU EVERDAY.

Anonymous

September 29, 2008

I will never get over that Aug night in '03 when the call came about your accident and arriving at the scene. I thought Lord, how can this be ?, I just married him and Missy four mths ago.We never have a promise of tomorrow on this earth only in Eternity. Wayne, you were a good cop and left a lot of memories.I am sure a lot of the guy's think of you when they get that Code One call in the middle of the night.
I hope to see you in heaven one day. I am sure the Lord's got you guarding those streets of Gold.

Your friend & Chaplain,
Jim Mantooth

Chaplain Jim Mantooth-retired
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

August 12, 2008

Hi, I can't believe it has been 5 years already. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and other times it seems like an eternity has gone by. I still think of you all the time and wonder how things would be. George is doing well. I am sure you have been watchng over him and Matt and keeping them safe. Matt is an awesome cop... He is receiving awards for doing soo well but i am sure you know.
Thigns are begining to change fast now and I am not sure I can keep up. We all still miss you!

MIssy
widow

August 2, 2008

I cannot believe it's been five years this weekend. It just doesn't seem real to me still. I keep thinking I'll see you again. I look at old pictures of us as children and growing up together and I just feel so overwhelmingly sad that you're gone. You will not and could not ever be forgotten. You were like a brother to me and I will always carry you in my heart.

Ami Hall Godfrey
Lifelong Friend

August 1, 2008

hey woodard, i just want u to know that you are greatly missed. your sense of humor, your smile, your big heart and your strong work ethic. working with you i always knew i would go home safe that night. Your never far from my thoughts and I know you are watching all of us and keeping us safe. Until we meet again... Traci

traci nodzak

July 30, 2008

Deputy Woodard your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

April 18, 2008

Hey Wayne,

I know it has been a long time since I wrote to you and I'm sorry for that. I guess I deal with it by keeping it bottled up inside, but you continue to inspire me and I think of you often. Pete and I call each other every year of your EOW anniversary and talk about you. I will never forget you and I miss your sense of humor. Please watch over all your brothers/sisters in uniform. Take care.

Kappy
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

January 6, 2008

Hi,
Well the county finally put up a memorial for all of you. I am so glad they finally decided to recognize the fallen heros. It is beautiful. As always George and I were there for the service. I still can't hear taps without breaking down. Love you

Missy
widow

December 30, 2007

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 23, 2007

Deputy Woodard
Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service

Missy
I want to thank you for the words you provided to Joshua Norries EOW 7/7/07 was to be my son in-law, they touched my daughter and has helped my family during a dark time. My daughter had a general idea of how large our police family was, but your reflection showed just how large the family of blue is. God bless you and be strong, do not worry Timothy memoir will never fade and during those dark days he will come to you, that gentle wind which dries your tears or that warm feeling you get, is him giving you a hug.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

December 19, 2007

What's up Big Daddy? I miss you every day bro. I can't watch The Shield without thinking about you. I did my tour in narcotics and now I am back in uniform. I wish you were here to help me out. But you know sometimes when I need backup I don't worry because I know you are there. I love ya brother.

Deputy Nate Watson
CSO

December 2, 2007

Deputy Sheriff Woodard,

I want wish your wife Missy the best for the future, I have read her reflections to you and cannot begin to imagine the pain she, and the rest of your family are going through. But I do hope at some point that pain does ease.

Rest in Peace mate.

Sergeant
Western Australia Police

October 29, 2007

Hi, Sorry it took me awhile to come back on..This time of year is always difficult. I get to go thru the anniversary of your death, your birthday and then the holidays... I miss you so much. I still can't help but wonder how things would be now if you were still here. I feel like I am starting to forget things and it scares me soo much. I don't know what i will do if I wake one day and can't remember the sound of your voice. Please help me to not forget.
I love you

Missy

August 29, 2007

Hey Big Daddy, where has the time gone. 4 yrs gone by already. I still think of u often. I thought of u the other day when another officer called me "nutsac" it made me smile & think of u & how u made me laugh. u always made me feel safe when we worked together. I see that Matt has followed in ur footsteps. It still floors me how much he looks like u. Im sure ur smiling down on him & will keep him safe. miss u buddy.

traci "nutsac" nodzak
friend

August 3, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 4th anniversary of your EOW. Keep watch over your loved ones for I know they miss and think of you each and every day. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

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

August 2, 2007

On the anniversary of the end of your tour, I thank you for your service. Thoughts and prayers are with your family. RIP Brother in Blue.

Patrolman D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

August 2, 2007

Hi, guess who. I am just sitting at work waiting for this stupid restaurant to close so I thought I would say hi. I had another dream about you last night. I don't know how long I will keep having them. It hurts reliving them over and over. I love you and miss you.

Missy
Widow

July 6, 2007

Just a Cop

The funeral line was long,
There's an awful lot of cars,
Folks came out of the restaurants,
They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites
All let their hammers drop.
Someone asked. "What is this all for?"
And they said,"Aw, just a Cop."

Some chuckled at the passing cars.
Some shed a silent tear
Some people said,"It's stupid."
"All these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?"
"Or in a doughnut shop?"
"Sure is a lot of trouble,
For someone who's just a Cop."

They blocked the intersections,
They blocked the interstate.
People yelled and cursed,
"Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!"
"They're makin' us all stop!"
"It seems they are sure wastin' time,
On someone who's just a Cop."

Into the cemetery now,
The slow procession comes,
The woeful Taps are slowly played.
There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads
"This service is a flop."
"There's lots of good words wasted,
On someone who's just a Cop"

Yeah, just a Cop to most folks.
Did his duty every day.
Trying to protect us,
Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven,
St. Peter put him at the top.
An angel asked him,
"Who was that?"
And he said, "Aw, just a Cop."

The Judgment:

The Officer stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shinning,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The Officer squared his shoulder and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I aint,
Because those of us who carry badges can't
always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was rough,
And sometimes I've been violent
Because the streets are tough.

But I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here.
They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't...I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne,
where the saints often trod.
As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Officer."
"You've borne your burdens well."
"Come walk a beat on heaven's streets,"
"You've done your time in Hell."

Aunt Brenda

June 3, 2007

You sound a very special young man ,May you sleep safe with The Lord and may he shower your wife Missy with many blessings.May she always feel your love wrapped tightly around her.

June 3, 2007