Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

GREG,
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MEMORIES YOU PUT IN MY LIFE THE TIME SPENT WITH YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART YOU WERE A DEAR FRIEND AND A GREAT LT. I MISS YOUR JOKES AND THE WAY YOU COULD ALWAYS COULD MAKE ME LAUGH EVEN WHEN THINGS WERE HARD. YOU WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. P.S. HEY YOU WON THE BET. LOVE ALWAYS

MICHELLE CAMPER, OBPD/ FORMER DISPATCHER DCSO

michelle camper
obpd/ former dispatch dcso

January 28, 2005

In March of 1996 I begin my interesting employment with the DCSO. I started on second shift with then Lt Dave. To get me out of the lime light I was moved to day shift and begin working with Greg. At this point I had been in this profession for approximately seven years, not knowing the best was coming.
From the start Greg and I became instant friends and partners. Our Lt decided to put us in the same area, not realizing what she was really doing. He and I worked the good ole Olive Branch and the Chateau Ridge area and got to know everyone on a business and friendship level. As everyone knows that once you work with someone for years you just about become one, well this happened all of a sudden.
I remember one saturday, Chief Clayton told us to work extra hard in Chateau Ridge and make some arrest, so we did. I think by the end of the day we had arrested close to ten people, ranging from public drunk to felony possession. That was the best day of my life and it was spent with someone I knew I could count on.
I then transferred to Fugitive and started serving warrants. We were supposed to do as much as possible by ourself , but if Greg was working he went with me, no matter where in the county.
During this time we both were young married men, with daughters of the same age. They would play together and it gave us some time to hang around each other on our days off. My wife, his wife Jeanette and Cliff Mclemore's wife would do the cooking and we would do the partying, just letting off the steam every now and then.
I eventually left DCSO but never lost contact with Greg, even though we were not as close as before we talked often and helped each other out as much as possible.
I remember he and I found out by mistake we were both going through a divorce and we talked often about that and how hard it was going to be with out our daughters around as often.
The last thing I did with Greg was as a supervisor I was called from home to meet investigators in reference to two subjects running form a car stop. When I got there the first word I heard was this big loud voice saying " look who had to get out of bed" and then turn and see that famous grin, made it worthwhile. We stood there for a couple of minutes and of course he told his usual jokes and got back to work.
This is for Greg's daughters: You two had a GREAT dad one that you can be so proud of and one I can say I was so proud to have known.
Greg, I am sure you are the talk up there and one day I will be there with you.
Mr. and Mrs. Medlin, God Bless you Both and you two already know but you had a great son, one everyone was glad to know and miss so much.

God bless you

Brian Bradley
Former Law Enforcement Officer

January 15, 2005

Greg,
I still miss you so very much, you laugh your smile and everything about you. I think about you everyday. I hope you can look down and be happy with how things are going. It is so hard for us all to go on with out you here. You are a wonderful friend and the best Lt every. I love and miss you

JENNIFER THURMOND
OLIVE BRANCH POLICE DEPT former desoto county dispatcher

January 2, 2005

HAPPY NEW YEAR, DEAR. I LOVE YOU!!

TRACEY

Tracey/sister

December 30, 2004

Merry Christmas, Baby!!! I love you....

Liz Medlin / Mom

December 25, 2004

Merry Christmas Greg. It's been 2 Christmas's without you & it isn't any easier this year than last. I still miss you so & love you. Up in heaven I know it's like Christmas everyday. Just remember I love & miss you. I will be in heaven to see you one day!! Just wait on me! Merry Christmas!
Love you,
Tracey/sister

Tracey/sister

December 21, 2004

Merry Christmas Greg.

This has been the hardest year of my life. I miss you so very much. You were a part of my heart and now that part is gone. Nothing will ever be the same without you.

My Christmas wish for you is that you ar truly happy now. I have only one wish for myself and it will not come true so there is nothing left to wish for.

Please tell me you haven't been playing pranks on the angels. Your guys had a Christmas party at the cemetary for you last Friday night. They left you a small gift.

I love you, Baby. Merry Christmas from all of us.........

Liz Medlin / Mom

December 15, 2004

Hey Baby,
It has been a very emotional couple of weeks for everyone that loves you. I pray that today we all can start to find some kind of peace and be thankful for something more than we already know. Today is officially Thanksgiving Day, and as much as we would love for you to be here playing practical jokes or finding something "hard and crunchy" in your food, I know you are probably having one heck of a feast up in Heaven.

Save us some for later!
Love, Shannon 11-25-04

shannon
girlfriend

November 25, 2004

I never dreamed it would be me,
My name for all eternity,

Recorded here at this hallowed place.
Alas, my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty", I hear them say:
My family now the price to pay.

My folded flag stained with their tears;
We only had those few short years.

The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.

My sword I pass to those behind,
And pray they keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart and bended knee,

I ask for all here from the past:
Dear God, let my name be the last.

Shannon
cousin

November 3, 2004

Greg,
Elton would describe your life best as a 'Candle in the Wind', your candle burned out long before your legend ever will. Every man eventually passes but not every man really lives, and you honorably dedicated your life to protecting and serving others, and there is nothing more admirable than that. You are without doubt the epitomy of a hero that no dictionary could ever challenge. I am honored to have had you in my life and I thank God for the priceless times that we spent together. You will always be loved and NEVER forgotten.
Trey

Trey Crossno

November 3, 2004

Hey Greg,

It's been a year since you've been gone and sometimes it seems so much shorter and other times it seems longer! I miss you so much, as well as others! I know you're doing a great job patrolling the streets of Heaven! We all know you did a great job here on Earth! Rest in Peace Greg!!

I Love You,
Karen
(Garyn)

November 2, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

November 2, 2004

Hey Honey,
I had intended to leave you an "ANGEL DAY" note...but I think you are up to your old pranks,even up in Heaven?! That's my Greggy-poo---keep them laughing up there.It is 4:12am(STILL on your time clock)I know you just have to be laughing,You KNOW how I am scared of storms and my electricity just came on about an hour ago.
I just had to send a THANK-YOU note. For the first time in my life, being without another human, ( pets only,and yes, little Mitzi hiding under the bed)
I FELT SAFE!!!!!But still miss you so very much everyday.

I LOVE YOU!!
STILL and FOREVER
Shannon/girlfriend 11/2/04

Shannon
girlfriend

November 2, 2004

It's been a year since we lost you, dearest Greg. You were a true angel in the hearts of so many. Not a day goes by that I don't think about all the times we had together, all the scenes we worked. Those were the good times!! I miss you so much, Greg. We all miss you. I know I'll see you again when I get to heaven. You were & still are a great man, Lt. Medlin. We will always remember you. May your spirit live on forever in our hearts!!!! Rest in peace my friend!!!!

Shannon
Love Fire Department

November 1, 2004

The wings I see
Are tinged with gold
Time is endless
Or so I'm told
Feathery white
I know you're there
In my heart
I know you care
Over your shoulder
Here we are
Staying close
Never far
Wrap me up
Envelope me
I need you Angel
Can't you see?
Shield me now
Within your wing
Songs of joy
We'll always sing
Hold me tight
And take me high
You belong to me
In my sky
Protect
And love
And nurture me
I need you Angel
Can't you see?

-John Cameron


Love, Shannon

October 12, 2004

God always has an angel of help for those who are willing to do their duty. ~ T.L. Cuyler
DUTY YOU DID WITH PRIDE AND DIGNITY
A TRUE HERO

Love, Shannon

girlfriend

October 11, 2004

Honey, It is getting harder to deal with the heartfelt fact that you're not with us. To me it is a true nightmare. I can't express enough how much I NEED you, WANT you, MISS you, and LOVE YOU...STILL and FOREVER. I would love to have another marshmallow fight with the kids(this time,we would probably let you win...we had so much fun!!!)

Love, Shannon

shannon
girlfriend

October 11, 2004

My Dear Greg,
I often wonder if the streets of Heaven are truly gold?..But it wouldn't matter at all,I just hope and pray that you will know me and ALL that loved you unconditionally when we meet again. You are much too wise to know any different. It is so inconceivable to think that we have been without you,here on earth almost a year. I miss you so much,every single lonely day. I miss our long loving and even our stubborn talks.I think sometimes others didn't understand the "TRUE US", and I promise I will love you to the day I die... Like the song I sang to you on our many trips. This one was on NewYears of 2002 to CapeCod, laughing about how we could trick your Daddy to get on a plane to witness our planned marriage vows. We knew the rest of the immediate family wouldn't have a problem getting on the plane, but your Daddy would definately be tricky. It was probably one of our best trips, alot of laughter especially when you blushed when I tried to carry a tune to the song "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole. "Unforgettable... that's what you are...Unforgettable, though near or far... Unforgettable, that's how you'll stay..."

Forever in my Heart! I love you!
Shannon

shannon
girlfriend

October 10, 2004

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.

Shannon

September 15, 2004

THE PATROL LT. STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD
AS MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS
HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINY AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BADGE
WHAT DO YOU SAY,LT.? HOW SHOULD I DEAL WITH YOU?
HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK, TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?
THE LT SQARED HIS SHOULDERS, SAID, NO SIR I GUESS I AINT, BECAUSE THEM WHO CARRY BADGES DO NOT ALWAYS ACT LIKE SAINTS.
I HAD TO WORK MOST SUNDAYS, AND MY LANGUAGE, I KNOW WAS ROUGH THEIR WERE TIMES WHEN I WAS VIOLENT BECAUSE THE STREETS WERE PRETY TOUGH.
BUT I NEVER TOOK A SINGLE DIME THAT I HAD NO RIGHT TO KEEP, BUT I WORKED A LOT OF EXTRA JOBS WHEN THE BILLS GOT TO STEP.
AND I NEVER PASSED A CRY FOR HELP THOUGH SOMETIMES I SHOOK WITH FEAR, SOMETIMES GOD FORGIVE ME, I`VE CRYED UNMANLY TEARS.
I KNOW I DON`T DESERVE A PLACE, AMONG THE GENTAL-PEOPLE I SERVED WHO NEVER WANTED ME AROUND, BUT WHEN THEY WERE SCARED AND HURT.
AND IF YOU HAVE A PLACE FOR ME, IT WON`T HAVE TO BE SO GRAND, I NEVER EXPECTED OR HAD TO MUCH, BUT IF NOT I`LL UNDERSTAND.
THEIR WAS A SILENCE THEN AT THE THRONE, WHERE SO MANY SAINTS HAD TROD, AS THE LT WAITED QUIETLY FOR THE JUDGEMENT OF HIS GOD.
STEP FORWARD NOW LT, YOU`VE CARIED YOUR BURDENS WELL, COME WALK A BEET ON HEAVENS STREET LT.MEDLIN YOU`VE DONE YOUR TOUR IN HELL.

MONKEY
DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

September 8, 2004

Dear Greg,
I miss you so very much.........

"For if you always think of me, I will never have gone!!!"

Liz Medlin
Mother of Greg

August 26, 2004

Greg you were my friend, partner, and loved like a brother. You are missed so much and will never be forgotten. Thanks for all the great memories.

RAY HENLEY
DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

August 25, 2004

GREG, YOU MADE FRONT PAGE OF THE PAPER AGAIN BRO. BETHEL RD. IS NOW YOUR ROAD. I AM SO PROUD TO RIDE DOWN THAT ROAD BUT I DO CRY A LOT MORE WHEN ME & TRA TAKE THE ROAD JUST SEEING THAT SIGN LT. GREG MEDLIN MEMORIAL ROADWAY. WOW THAT IS MY BROTHER THAT I LOVE AND MISS SO VERY MUCH. WE WENT TO WASHINGTON D.C. IN MAY TO HONOR YOU AND WE HAD A GOOD TIME BUT I'VE NEVER FLOWN ON AN AIRPLANE BEFORE GREG. WE TOOK 4 DIFFERENT AIRPLANE RIDES WITHIN 3 DAYS. WE MADE IT BACK IN ONE PIECE!! GUESS WHO GRADUATED FROM THE POLICE ACADEMY? YOUR BUDDY WINKY DID!! WE WENT TO SEE HIM GRADUATE, SHED A FEW TEARS BECAUSE YOU WEREN'T THERE. WINKY TOLD US JUST HAS YOU TOLD US 9 YRS. AGO THAT IT WAS HARD. YOU'D BE PROUD OF HIM. I THINK ABOUT YOU MORE & MORE EACH DAY. I HOPE YOU KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE LOVE & MISS YOU. THERE'S ALOT. I LOVE YOU BRO.

TRACEY
(SISTER)

July 8, 2004

GREG,
ITS ME AGAIN. IT'S BEEN 8 MONTHS SINCE YOU LEFT US AND IT IS NOT ANY EASIER ACCEPTING NOW AS IT WAS THEN. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU AND MOST OF THE TIME CRY. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I KEEP THINKING I'LL TALK TO YOU OR SEE YOU, THAT YOU ARE JUST WORKING, THEN REALITY KICKS IN & I REALIZE I WILL NEVER SEE YOU OR TALK TO YOU. AGAIN. THE LAST 9-10 MONTHS HAVE BEEN THE WORST OF OUR LIVES. WE WENT TO WASHINGTON IN MAY TO HONOR YOU AND ALL THE OTHERS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES TO PROTECT US.I GOT A KISS FROM PRESIDENT BUSH. TOO BAD I DIDN'T GET A PICTURE THOUGH. THEY ALSO RENAMED BETHEL RD IN YOUR HONOR. IT IS NOW CALLED THE LT GREG MEDLIN MEMORIAL ROADWAY. HOW COOL IS THAT? WE HAD A BIG DEDICATION CEREMONY LAST MONDAY & A LOT OF PEOPLE SHOWED UP EVEN THOUGH IT RAINED. YOU REALLY WERE & STILL ARE WELL LOVED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU. I MISS YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH. KEEP WATCHING OVER US. I LOVE YOU.

DENISE
(YOUR SISTER)

July 6, 2004

LT. GREG MEDLIN WAS A PROFESSIONAL OFFICER, MORE THAN WELL LOVED AND RESPECTED AND AN OFFICER OF THE LAW ABOVE ALL. HE WAS LOVED BY ALL THAT KNEW AND WORKED WITH HIM. HE WAS ONE TO BE EMULATED AND AN OFFICER WHO WAS LOVED BY ALL IN DESOTO COUNTY, MS. HIS LOSS AND MEMORY WILL NEVER BE FAR FROM EACH OFFICER OF THE DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MEMORY.

LT. JIM DUNAVENT
DESOTO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

June 29, 2004