Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although we miss you here on earth, we know you are looking over us from heaven. May god keep you and bless you. We miss you and love you.

Lt. James Kirk
Lancaster Police Department

May 12, 2004

Yet another hero has paid for our freedom with his life. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Washington. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you every day. May his kind hand return you home safe to your loved ones. Donnie, rest in peace for your watch here is over and you now walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

Donnie, as part of the Unity Tour, I will ride from Va Beach to our national law enforcement memorial in your honor from May 10 - 13, 2004. As I turn each pedal of my bike, it will be a reminder for me and all that watch, that we ride in unity to support those that have paid the most, their life, so that we may all remain free.

My brother rest in peace, and Ill see you on the other side.

Major Ty Morrow
Fairfax County Police Dept.
Fairfax, Virginia

Major, Tyrone R. Morrow
Fairfax County Police Dept (Fairfax, Va)

May 7, 2004

REST IN PEACE DONNIE.

REGION ONE
RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT

May 6, 2004

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

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am certain that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

Anonymous

November 27, 2003

We were so sadden to hear of the passing of our
brother, Narcotics Officer Donnie Washington.


"Blessed are the peacemakers, fo they shall be
called the Sons of God" Matthew 5:9

S. Hubbard, Sr. Res. Deputy
Richland County Sheriff's Dept

November 7, 2003

Rest in peace young warrior, your watch here is finished. Your brothers and sisters in blue will take your watch now.

God Bless.

Patrolman Elzabeth Tatum
West Memphis Police Department

November 1, 2003

Officer Washington, thank you for your brave service to your country. May you rest in peace.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure 8-06-02

October 29, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF NARCOTICS OFFICER DONNIE WASHINGTON.

Anonymous

October 26, 2003

My heart goes out to the family and co-workers of Officer Washington. We lost another HERO. May God Bless.

P.O. II R. T. Flynn
Lynchburg, VA P.D.

October 25, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

LT. DAVID BEASLEY
SUMNER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
GALLATIN, TENNESSEE

LT. DAVID BEASLEY
SUMNER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

October 23, 2003

God Bless You
May your family and friends find peace and comfort in God.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

October 22, 2003

May God continue to bless the family and loved ones left behind. I thank God for having known such a dear person.

Trell Canty
friend

October 22, 2003

My heart goes out to your son. May God Bless him and let him know he had a father that was a man that helped make this world a litte safer.... Rest in Peace Brother.

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable, K-9 Handler

October 21, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen hero. Stay strong,
stay focused, and make SURE that Officer Donnie Washington
will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

October 21, 2003

God bless you and your son.

Anonymous

October 21, 2003

Rest in peace. God bless your little boy left behind. He may grow up not knowing his father, but he will know, as we all do, that his father was a hero.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

October 20, 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 Donnie did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Donnie 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 Washington's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his family. 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 Donnie 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 Donnie 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)

October 20, 2003

GOD BLESS THIS FALLEN OFFICER. KEEP A HEALING HAND ON HIS FAMILY AND ON THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.

DEPUTY A.S. RUSSELL
GREENVILLE COUNTY , SOUTH CAROLINA

October 20, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Donnie Washington's family, friends, and co-workers.

Sgt. Chris Culler
Sarpy County Sheriff-Nebraska

October 20, 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 Washington 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

October 20, 2003

May the Lord Bless and keep Donnie Washington. May the Lord give his family peace. To the Sheriff, Deputies, and civilian employees of Richland County, thank you for the work you do. My the Lord bless you all as you work to keep us safe and secure in these troubled times.

FR Gublo #1700
Richmond VA PD '85-'87

October 19, 2003

Rest in Peace my Brother, your job here is done.

Cpl/Det Wendy Adams
Summerville PD

October 19, 2003

Rest in peace young warrior, your brothers and sisters in blue have your watch now. Protect us from your beat in heaven. God bless you

Patrolman Elizabeth Tatum
West Memphis Police Department

October 19, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY WASHINGTON, HIS
FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

October 19, 2003

TAPS


Day is done ... Gone the sun ...


From the hills... From the lake...From the sky


All is well ... Safely rest ... God is nigh.



Fading light ... Dims the sight ...


And a star ... Gems the sky...


Gleaming bright ... From afar ...


Drawing nigh .. Falls the night .



Thanks and praise ...


For our days ... Neath the sun ....


Neath the stars,.. Neath the sky ...


As we go ... This we know ... God is nigh

PFC. John O'Meara
Summerville Police Department

October 19, 2003