Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Missy,

Thank you so much for your reflection on Cole's page. I think of you so often and how we got to talking in D.C. last year. How time flies, right? I remembered that Wayne's EOW was sometime in August. I can't believe it's been 2 years for you. I check his page often to see what people have to say about your angel. I know you miss him dearly and your heart still aches, for I feel exactly the same way. But just as you told me, he is still with you and maybe even moreso now than he ever was on earth. If you would like to talk sometime, Roger Parker with GA-COPS has all my contact info. I would LOVE to hear from you. Please take care of yourself and feel free to get in touch with me ASAP.

Love and prayers,

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Cole Martin
EOW 4.25.03

August 2, 2005

Wow 2 years today. It still seems like yesterday. Thank you to everyone who still comes on here and posts. I know he is still watching over everyone and making sure none of you join him before your time.

Wayne, I miss you soo much still. Time is the only thing that moves to the next scene yet memories remain still forever. It hurts me that I have trouble remebering some of the things we did and the way your voice sounds. I miss you sooo much

Missy Woodard

August 2, 2005

hey big daddy, i cant believe its been 2 yrs. i just want u to know that i miss u and ur in my thoughts often. luv ya wayne

officer nodzak
cherokee county school police

July 31, 2005

im living up here in cherokee county where u use 2 rome only thing is i cant stop in 2 say hey but ill keep u with me as i walk the streets u patroled love ya see ya 1 day brother

brandon cox

July 30, 2005

HEY "BIG DADDY", I was just reminiscing about our time together in the old jail and how you made me laugh and how you stood up for me if anyone messed with me. I miss you woodard. you were one of a kind. We all still think of you and talk about the good times and you still make us smile. I know your never far. Whenever I see Downey I feel your presence protecting me and a smile comes to my face. you were ALWAYS so sweet. Thank you for impacting my life. Ohh..wanted you to know we will always take care of your Missy, she is in good hands. I luv ya buddy!

D/S TRACI NODZAK
CCSO

May 4, 2005

Hi its me, today was the memorial bike ride. I am so sorry I didn't get to go. I was thinking of you all day. I think it does your family good to participate but I think for me it is to hard to go to these things. It seems to reopen the woulnds. Maybe I am wrong for this but I know you understand. You can see where my heart really is. Please continue to be with me everyday like I know you are and please help show the new guys around up there.
I love you
Missy

Missy widow

April 23, 2005

Wow I can't believe it has been 1 year and 7 months now. I miss you so much everyday.
To everyone who has posted on here...Thank you so much, I do check this site still to see the updates, I have learned to pick up the pieces and I am doing well. Not a day goes by that I don't think of Wayne, but I have learned how to get thru the days. I am approaching our wedding anniversay (March 29)and it is still hard. I would love to talk to some of you, you know who you are please call me.
Missy

Missy Woodard

March 22, 2005

Woodard,
It's been 1 1/2 years since that night. Sorry it took me so long, but it has taken me this long to come to your page. I can't forget you refusing to let me in the door at work that night because you said I was "just a rookie." You were always being funny. I will always wonder why it was your car that went off the road that night and not the one I was in. We talked to you just seconds before. I have come to realize that it was
God's will and he knows the exact reason why. Please watch over all of us. c-ya
Furman

D/S Beth Furman
Cherokee County

March 2, 2005

We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.
We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.
We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.

We still think about you. We can not forget the sacrifice you have made for us!

Explorer Post 1911
Cherokee Sheriff's Office

February 28, 2005

Wayne, it has taken me a long time to be able to come to this page to leave you a message. I want you to know you are not forgotten. I wanted you to know that later in the day after the accident I returned to the scene and retrieved two small pieces of the tail light cover of your car. One of them is on my desk, and I keep the other one in my pockett at all times when I'm 10-8. That is so I can keep a piece of you with me always. We will be up there to walk the golden beat with you when "the man" calls. Love ya man

D/S J.T.White
CCSO

February 25, 2005

I have not been to this site in a long time and decided to drop in to see Dana's page. I knew you from the when I dropped 10-15's off at the jail. You were always so funny! You always were cracking everyone up with some comment or joke! Nothing was ever too serious when you were in book-in! Thanks for that. Everyone misses you and I hear your name pretty often. We lost you when you were going to do what we live and die for in this job...arrest the bad guy and save the day. I pray your family is healing from your loss. You are missed brother! Watch out for us and keep us safe.

Ofc. K.R. Murphy
Woodstock PD

December 15, 2004

I miss you, dear friend, and think about you often. I will never forget our childhood and teenage years and growing up together.

You will always have a piece of my heart. The sun does not shine as brightly without you.
Bless you for the good work you did.

Always your friend,
Ami

Ami Hall Godfrey

November 12, 2004

I just wanted to post a message for Missy and Officer Woodard's family...
I don't know how often you guys check this, but I think of you all the time. Please know that you are still in my thoughts and prayers every single day. I'm sure Cole and Wayne are watching over us all...patrolling the streets of heaven. I love you guys.

Jessi Garger, Fiancee of Officer Cole Ma

October 14, 2004

Cherokee Delta 51 is 10-7 at his eternal 10-42

Anonymous

April 30, 2004

Don't stand on my grave and cry for in this ground I do not sleep.
My body is here but my soul is gone
My voice is silent yet memories live on.
No more pain, no sadness, no tears
no crimes, no heartache, no more fears
So do not remember me and cry
for lost moments as time goes by.
When you think of me always try to smile,
make my time on earth seem worthwhile.
Live each day as it was your last,
for life is to short to live in the past.
I still protect and serve and watch over you,
for I am part of those chosen few
I still wear my badge upon my chest
I lived my dream and I passed the test.
Because of this I received the ultimate reward
I am now a grand deputy of the lord.
So don't look upon my grave and cry,
smile and look up to the sky.
For no matter where life leads you
I'll be by your side to see you through!

I think Wayne would have left this message if he could have to all of his friends and fellow officers. Thank you guys (and girls) for all you do out there. People don't realize that law enforcement officers are real people with real lives and not just there for the publics benefit.
God bless all of you and keep up the great work!
Missy Woodard

Missy Woodard surviving spouse

February 10, 2004

Woodard,

You are missed every day. Roll call is just not the same. All the jokes and laughter you brought to this job made it easier to deal with the everyday hard ships.

I enjoyed getting to know you and it was a privledge to work with you. You can ride with me anytime.

Please look after all of us and keep us out of harms way.

Deputy Kapanowski
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

November 12, 2003

I knew Deputy Timothy Wayne Woodard during the 16 years (and after) that I served as police chief in Montezuma. Prior to working for the Cherokee County Sheriff's Department, he worked as a correctional officer at Macon State Prison (with my wife). He entered the law enforcement field mainly because of his hero and uncle, Sergeant Lawrence Beard of the Macon County Sheriff's Department. He was one of the finest young men that I have ever known in my lifetime and his death created a tremendous void in this community. The pain that we are experiencing is constant and his memory will live on forever, in our hearts. This community continues to honor him and show our love for this brave and courageous young man. May God bless the family of Deputy Timothy Wayne Woodard. We will continue to pray for you.

Lewis Cazenave, D/S, Retired PoliceChief
Macon County Sheriff's Dept (GA)

October 22, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Woodard.

While I did not the privilege to have known you, I am sure you have earned your place in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

August 25, 2003

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Woodard, my deepest sympathy. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Dept.

August 22, 2003

I didn't know you, I've probably passed you many times.
All I can say is thank you for what you did and what you gave.

A citizen...

Anonymous

Our hearts are heavy with the loss of another,
But the pain is so much more when the loss is a brother...
Not through blood or marriage, but something greater still,
A brother through the badge, whose place can never be filled.
He kept his wings beneath his vest
And proudly wore a badge upon his chest.
We never know life's final course,
But we knew we had an Angel on the force.
And as our tears fall for him,
And we ask the heavens why,
We must stand strong together
And be there for each other when one is to die.
We must keep our bonds strong,
And each other in our hearts,
And when we go and face the world,
We are never far apart.
Behind blue lights and sirens,
Behind uniforms of brown,
Let us hold each other up
When one of us is down.
This brotherhood is forever,
No bond can even compare,
And when it seems you're all alone,
Look beside you, your brother is there.

Dedicated to Timothy Wayne Woodard
RH

Woodard....your in my thoughts and prayers always

Rochelle Nordby
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Woodard,

I mourn your loss; the loss of your life, the loss to your community, the loss to your comrades, and certainly the loss to your family. I hope that if you did not have the opportunity to know St. Michael in this cruel world that you are getting to know him in Heaven.

I am saddened that your death was the result of yet another fatal automobile accident. Far too many of us are killed by one of our most useful tools. It is ironic that we frequently survive all the domestics, traffic stops, search warrants, and other recognized dangers, just to be felled by our own “shop.”

An old sergeant once told me that he did not fear dying from smoking, eating poorly, lack of sleep, or violent hoodlums – because his Crown Vic would get him first. That is not intended to be a joke, just a pragmatic view of what is sometimes the sad truth.

God bless your eternal soul.

Deputy Chris Harper, 129
Putnam County SO, Georgia

To all the members of the department, Godspeed and prayers go out to you all. Another one of our family members has left. We are still reflecting on Officer Doug Wendell here in Richmond who was killed in line of duty last week. We understand your pain, carry on, and continue to protect and serve, and do the job God has called you to do.

To the family. nothing is ever more honoring than a law enforcement officer, who dies doing what he loved and cared about. Godspeed.....

detective James Wilson
Richmond Police Department

Our hearts and prayers pour out to your family in this time of grief. We gain comfort in knowing you were doing a job you loved. You worked so hard to make this a better place, we'll take it from here. God speed

Kathy Healy
Handcuffed Hearts

The hardest thing to do my friend was to tell Missy you were gone. You made an impact on my life
and I want forget you.

Chaplain Jim Mantooth
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office