Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

August 28, 2003

Another hero taken too soon.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and co-workers of Patrolman Woods.

Mekisha Chansler
Mt. Juliet Police Dept

August 28, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Anthony, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

August 28, 2003

Rest in Peace Brother...you will never be forgotten

CPD

August 28, 2003

My sincere condolences to Officer Woods' family, friends, and all of his co-workers at the Memphis Police Department. We all will continue his work. Rest in peace my brother.

Special Agent Andy Reeves
HUD-OIG Memphis Resident Office

August 28, 2003

PATROLMAN WOODS MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE EXTENDED TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND AGENCY DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT THAT HAS CLAIMED ANOTHER OF GOD'S BLUE ANGELS. REST EASILY AND PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR WATCH FROM THE STREETS OF HEAVEN. . GOD BLESS U ALL.

REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Aston, Pennsylvania

August 28, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Patrolman Anthony Woods' family, friends, and co-workers with the Memphis Police Department.

God bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

August 28, 2003

Deepest sympathy to the family of Patrolman Anthony L. Woods.

Anonymous

August 28, 2003

My condolence to family & friends of Officer Woods. Another brother in blue has given his all. God has a very special place for those who serve & protect. Rest in Peace Anthony.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

August 28, 2003

another fine officer taken from us ..............rest in peace Officer Woods......your watch has ended and we will continue the watch.....we know you will be watching over us.....my prayers for the family......

CPL FERMIN
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE, NC

August 28, 2003

Rest in Peace Officer Woods. My thoughts and prayers are with the Woods family, friends, and fellow officers of the Memphis PD. May the Lord help us through hard times like these.

Detective Rodney Snead
Albemarle Co Police

August 28, 2003

Seems since 1999, everytime there is some kind of "breaking news" in Memphis, I hold my breath and pray that I am not going to hear those words..."OFFICER DOWN." Last night, it happened again. Though I never met, spoke, or worked with Officer Woods, my heart still broke into a thousand pieces and I cried for him. I know it never helps the pain, but my deepest condolences to his family and especially to his wife and children. May GOD lay a healing hand on your heart and help ease the pain. Officer Woods is walking his beat in heaven now, watching out for his family and for his fellow officers from up above, just as he did on Earth. My family and I will keep you all in our prayers. Again, my deepest sympathy to his families, blood and brotherhood.

Dispatcher Kim Leffingwell
Tipton County, TN

August 28, 2003

Rest in peace, bro.

Officer R. Law
Sacramento Police Department

August 28, 2003

May God give you peaceful rest Anthony, and, wrap his mighty arms around your family and police family.

Deputy Brad L. Myers
Jay Co. Indiana Sheriff's Dept.

August 28, 2003

"Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
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 awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just 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 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 had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Rest in Peace and may God watch over your family.

Ofcr Redican
L.A.P.D. 77th Div Patrol

August 28, 2003

God bless you officer you are a true hero. Keep watch over your family and fellow officers now. You are in a better place now.

Ofc. Dale Cottongim
Louisville Metro Police, Lou,Ky

August 28, 2003

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Patrolman Anthony L. Woods. I pray that you will feel God's comforting arms around you as you struggle through this tradgedy. My children lost their father in-the-line of duty on July 9, 2003, so I understand the pain and shock that you are feeling right now. I pray that you will lean upon your family, friends and God for strength. May God Bless you all!

Debbie
Survivior of Sgt. Jerry Mundy, EOW 7-9-03

August 28, 2003

Rest in peace...

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS. HE
HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS. "STEP FORWARD
NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER
CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

THE POLICEMAN SQUARED his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
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 awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many unmanly tears. 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 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 had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, WI

August 28, 2003

Another hero joins the ranks of Heaven's Finest. To his family, friends, and co-workers please know a large family of LEO's are praying for you daily and that God understands your pain and sacrifice. You will all be reunited one day, and eternity will heal the wounds of today. God Bless

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

August 28, 2003

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God, Matthew 5:9. Patrolman Davis you made the supreme sacrifice for your community. Rest in peace brother,
you now patrol a beat on heavens streets

Officer Steven E. Gau
Miamisburg Police Department, OH.

August 28, 2003

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Patrolman Woods,
I am SO sad to read about your loss. There are no words that I can say to take away your pain, I know, I have been there. It breaks my heart to know that you are hurting. You are on my mind and in my prayers. I pray God will take your broken hearts in His gentle hands and comfort you. Lean on eachother and God. I am so sorry.
Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of Officer Linen, CA. Highway Patrol, EOW 8/12/01

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

August 28, 2003

Thank you for your dedicated service. May the family and co-workers of this fine officer find peace in this tragic time.

Captain Scott Wright
Mount Holly Police Department, NC

August 28, 2003

Rest In Peace Brother. We will remember your sacrifice.

anon

August 28, 2003

God bless you brother and thank you for you heroic service and sacrifice. Rest easy, as we keep the watch in the name & memory of heros like you.

A brother in blue in upstate NY

Ptlm
CPD, NY

August 28, 2003

Patrolman Woods...you will missed by many. thanks for a job well done. My thoughts are with your family, friends and fellow Officers.

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville KY

August 28, 2003