Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

god Bless You Officer Waters
May God continue to look over your wife, family and friends and fellow Officers.
Rest in Peace Brother in Blue, your watch is over here on earth as we know it, but you can watch over all of us left behind.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

September 13, 2003

I was fortunate enough to work with Waters on the midnight shift and to be his friend. Mike was a good friend and I always knew if I got in over my head he was going to do everything he could to get there and cover my back. I take some comfort in the fact that I rode to Officer Woods funeral in Memphis with Mike one week to the day before Mike's death and we spoke at length about this possibility. Mike knew the risks and there is no place he would rather have been then driving that patrol unit Thursday night, doing whatever was needed to catch them. His death has left a wound on his family and his brothers and sisters at the Department that may heal with time but will never be forgotten, and our lives are better for having known him.

Sgt. Vance Plumhoff
West Memphis Police Department

September 13, 2003

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. GOD BLESS.

POLICE OFFICER
NYPD - 44 PCT

September 13, 2003

Family and Friends, it was with such sadness when I heard of your loss. These acts of violence that cause our officers to lose their lives are examples of pure evil, no matter how he died. Our family will continue to pray for you to find a peace that is beyond your understanding. You have an extended family that will stand beside you and carry you when needed to help you through this storm. We will never forget his sacrifice.

Cathy Hill, surviving spouse
Deputy Barrett Hill e.o.w. 12/4/00 Harris Co. S.O.

September 13, 2003

TO THE OFFICERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF OFFICER WATERS. I DID NOT KNOW THIS MAN BUT HE HAD THE SAME JOB THAT WE ALL DO EVERY DAY. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE WEST MEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FAMILY MEMBERS. WE OF THE MEMPHIS, TN POLICE DEPARTMENT BURIED ONE OF OUR OWN LAST WEEK AND WEST MEMPHIS P.D.SUPPORTED US. WE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU AND REST ASSURE OFFICERS WATERS SACRIFICE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEBERED BY ALL OF US THAT DO THE JOB. OUR BEATS, BADGES, CITIES AND COUNTIES THAT WE PROTECT MAY BE DIFFERENT BUT THE UNITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IS ONE. GOD SPEED, BROTHER WATERS. YOU HAVE DONE YOUR JOB AND YOU ARE NOW IN GOD'S HANDS. HE WILL PROTECT YOU.

Sgt. Tony Taylor
Memphis Police Narcotics

September 13, 2003

Rest in peace blue angel. I urge all officers who read this to please buckle up it really does save lives. God bless you all

Shannon
concerned citizen

September 13, 2003

To The Waters Family,

We are terribly sorry for your loss. " There is no greater love than for a man to lay down his life for a freind "
He left us too soon but not without making a difference in this world. Rest in peace my brother.

Officer Gorley
West Precinct Memphis Police Dept

September 13, 2003

only the good die young, rest in peace.

September 13, 2003

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family.

Lt. James A. Williams N.Y.P.D.

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

September 13, 2003

I do not know you or you're family, but God bless both, and thank all of you, because somewhere, somehow, YOU DID MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!

Deputy I Andy Boone
York County Sheriff's Office , S.C.

September 12, 2003

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Officer Michael Waters. Our prayers go out to his wife and family. We pray that God will give you strength at this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor (Murrieta,Calif.)
Parents of Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor (Douglas County, Oregon)
EOW 9-14-02

September 12, 2003

GOD bless Ofc. Waters and his family, friends, and coworkers during the difficult days ahead. Have faith in the Lord and he will see you through. We'll all see our loved ones again one day when we too go home.

Deputy Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

September 12, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Water's wife, family, friends and co-workers. You will never be alone in your pain and grief as your law enforcement family will always be with you. I pray for God's grace and comfort to surround you. Pslam 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

September 12, 2003

To the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Waters, all of us feel your pain. He will not be forgotten by those of us left behind. God Bless you all.

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

September 12, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS OFFICER WATERS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS. SUCH A TRAGEDY. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. OUR PRAYERS TO THE OTHER INJURED.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 12, 2003

I am Mamawolf from the chat room Support our Officers-The WolfPack Family.
We are named this because we lost a very dear chatter that was native American and full blooded Cherokee, and lost her husband in the 9/11 tragedy he was a firefighter. She was killed on the 1st of June with her k-9 officer Pepper, they were the only k-9 officers in the Pittsburg area of Pennsylvania.
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences to Officer Waters, his wife and his loved ones including his sisters and brothers in blue.

From: nowaybabe2 (Original Message) Sent: 8/17/2003 3:54 PM

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just enternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through

God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.

I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.

Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.

But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.

If I were to tell you, you would not understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.

I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;

But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;

That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;

Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.

Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:

Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;

I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.

Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.

I will always be with you!

AGAIN ALL OF OUR SYMPATHIES AND CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF OFFICER WATERS, FAMILY AND LOVED ONES
HOPEFULLY WE MAY SEE SOME OF YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTER, COME TO OUR ROOM SO WE CAN THANK THEM FOR KEEPING US SAFE 24/7 365 DAYS A YEARS SO WE CAN LAY OUR HEADS DOWN AT NIGHT AND SLEEP WITH OUT FEAR

Marilyn Robinson
Support our Officers WolfPackFamilyL

September 12, 2003

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. We are proud of you and thankful for all of your service. May God bless you and your family and brother/sister officers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 12, 2003

Officer Waters, I'm sadened to know that we have lost another officer in the line of duty. But, you did what you do because you chose it. You walked the thin blue line between warrior and servant and your community is grateful for your sacrifice. May God provide your family with swift closure in their loss, and to yourself, fast winds to your next assignment in heaven, as you walk those streets under his command. A huge reward is awaiting you. In the meantime, please watch over us and the remaining peace officers that will continue the watch in your absence. Goodnight sir.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

September 12, 2003

Rest easy, brother. You died doing what you liked to do. We could only ask for as much. You are a hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service to country.....and man.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

September 12, 2003

It's a tragedy to hear that we have lost yet another brave, young brother in the line of duty. My heart goes out to his personal family, his close friends, and his extended family with which he worked with. Though we may have never met, the fact that he wore a badge to serve and protect his community, tells me volumes of his integrity. May God bless your soul and help ease your family’s pain.

Officer Laccone
Portsmouth VA, PD

September 12, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Michael, thank you for your courage and dedication you are a true hero who will never be forgotten.


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

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs PD OK

September 12, 2003

FINAL ROLL CALL

"OFFICER WATERS...REST IN PEACE, FOR YOU HAVE DONE YOUR PART TO MAKE THIS A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL...GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR YOU...FOR THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE THAN THAT OF A MAN LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE FOR ANOTHER...BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS, FOR THEY WILL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD...WATCH OVER US AND RIDE WITH US ALWAYS...OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND MRS. WATERS, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS...GODS SPEED TO YOU BROTHER...

YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
WAKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
RALEIGH, NC

Deputy David A. Wilson
Wake County Sheriffs Office

September 12, 2003

To this young wife I am so sorry for your loss you will be in my thoughts and prayers

donna Hicks wife of Glenn Hicks EOW 02-2

September 12, 2003

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 12, 2003

To the family, friends and co-workers,

My deepest sympathies go out to you. You can only know that this officer served his country and his communities and gave of himself far more then most people ever do.

My he rest in peace and watch over us all from a higher patrol.

P.O. Stuart E. Dobro, Retired
Memphis Police Department

September 12, 2003