Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Michael Waters. Your brothers and sisters at the Omaha Police Department are praying for you, your family, and your fellow West Memphis Police Officers.

Officer Mike Davis
Omaha Police Officer

September 23, 2003

May god bless your family in this time of grief. And rest in peace brother. We'll take it from here.

Anonymous

September 22, 2003

Brothers and sisters, yet another sobering reminder that none of us, regardless of rank or service years, are immune to making the ultimate sacrifice. It takes a special type of person to do what we do. If it weren't for having to put food on the table, I know the vast majority of us would do it for free.
My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the Waters family and the men and women of the WMPD.

Officer Jeffery Arruda
Hawaii County Police Department

September 22, 2003

THANKS BROTHER FOR YOUR SERVICE

Anonymous

September 21, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WIFE, REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY J.L. CLAYTON
WAKE COUNTY SHERRIFS OFFICE. RALEIGH, N.C

September 21, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's family and especially his loving wife. My fiancee was killed nearly 5 months ago while on duty, so I have some sense of what you are going through. The road ahead will be long and rough, that is no lie. But keep your head up high and know that your loving husband is behind you every step of the way. Whatever you do, never think that you are alone, because there are people everywhere who love and support you, even across the miles. The pain will not instantly go away, as some of as have already learned, but maybe one day things will be better. You will all be in my prayers each and every day.

Jessi Garger
Officer Cole Martin's Fiancee - E.O.W 4/25/03

September 20, 2003

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

CPD

September 19, 2003

We feel your loss here in Florida. May God bless you and your family. May His angels protect your loved ones now and in the years to come. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Virtute Et Armis

Inv. John Creamer
Tallahassee Police Department

September 19, 2003

YOU ARE GONE NOW BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!

Anonymous

September 19, 2003

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My department lost a deputy at the beginning of this year so I have an idea of what you are going through, all the emotions and such. Just remember during this difficult time to lean on each other for support. God Bless!

Jenny - Dispatcher and Jailer
Davis County Sheriff's Office

September 18, 2003

When something like this happens, you have to ask yourself "Why?". Rest in peace my brother, you will always be remembered in the hearts of the Law Enforcement community. You made the ultimate sacrifice, you gave your life for the good of the word, and we will always be in your debt.

Cadet Brad Simmons
Southeastern Public Safety Institute (Police Academy)

September 18, 2003

My sincerest condolences to the Waters' family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue. Have faith and hope in our Lord and Savior - you will see the light of day again. You are loved by many all over. May you rest in peace Officer Waters.

Ann Marie Nielsen, police widow
Chandler, AZ P.D.

September 18, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Michael did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Michael 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 Officer Waters' family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. 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 Michael 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 Michael 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)

September 17, 2003

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 Officer Waters 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

September 17, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this fallen hero.

September 17, 2003

I wish to express my great sadness at the loss of another officer in the line of duty. I wish to extend my condolences to Officers Waters family, and to your department. May he rest in peace. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Paramedic Supervisor Mickey Huber
First Responder EMS, Inc.

September 17, 2003

I had the honor of working with Officer Michael Waters on the midnight shift at West Memphis Police Department. In this line of work, you depend on your fellow officers to watch your back-and Officer Waters was always there willing to lend a hand. He had the biggest heart and a personality that lite up a room. My heart goes out to his family and all of us at this department because he will be truely missed but never forgotten. As the emptyness is in our hearts, there is a comfort that we had the honor to know and work with such a wonderful police officer. God Bless you, Michael.

Patrolman Elizabeth Tatum
West Memphis Police Department

September 16, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Waters.

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

Anonymous

September 16, 2003

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and the fellow officers of Officer Waters. We too recently lost a dear friend froma neighboring agency to an auto accident. Rest in peace my brother in arms.

Sgt Ann Moore
Apex Police Department
Apex NC

Sgt Ann Moore
Apex Police Department

September 16, 2003

God Bless the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Michael Waters. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of need. Thank you to Michaels family for sharing him with us and Thank you Michael for your service. You patrol the high heavenly road brother and we'll take the rest from here. God Bless

Detective Chuck Haley
Spokane County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2003

Rest in peace warrior.

Dep. Chuck Porter
Greenville County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2003

To the family and co-workers of Officer Waters,

I grieve with you at your loss. We lost a Deputy in Spokane County last month due to a vehicle accident. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Cindy Thompson
Co-Worker of Deputy James Slater, EOW 8-29-2003

C. Thompson, Communications Supv
Spokane County Sheriff's Dept.

September 16, 2003

God Bless ! My heart goes out to your family !
Thanks for all you did, now please keep watch over us !
9/16/03

Officer Matthew Kelly
Haverford Twp Police, PA

September 16, 2003

Wear your wings proudly! You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers!

Spouse Wake County S.O

September 16, 2003

God bless you and your dedication for your job. You have given the ultimate sacrifice for a job you loved. My heart goes out to you and the your coworkers of the West Memphis Police Departartment. God Speed brother.

A-622
Wake County Sheriff's Office
Raleigh, NC

Deputy Cameron M. Lilyquist
Wake County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2003