Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To my fellow brothers and sisters, south of the state line, my condolences for your loss and know that we are keeping you all in our prayers.

Donna Dobro
Wife of Retired Police Officer-MPD

November 6, 2003

I worked with Greg at the sheriff's dept. He was a good officer and a good man. He will be missed by all. Now it is time for one of the best to rest and let us take over his shift and protect him and his family. We miss you, Greg!!!

Johnny Naron, Ex Desoto County Deputy

November 6, 2003

To fellow brothers at the Desoto County SO you have my best wishes, keep your chins up. Gods speed to Lt. Medlin, rest well knowing we will keep things safe down here.

Det. Doug Ries
Watertown, South Dakota Police

November 6, 2003

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 6, 2003

You will be truly missed and never forgotten, rest in peace and may god bless you and your family and friends.

Deputy Jeff McCammon
Desoto County Sheriffs Dept.

November 5, 2003

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family and your department.
Thanks for your dedication and service.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 5, 2003

Rest in peace LT.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

November 5, 2003

The Good Guys Lost
A great man today
In serving and protecting
An unfair price was paid

The good guys lost
One of DeSoto County's best
And we stand with heavy hearts
As Lt. Medlin is laid to rest

The good guys lost
Lord, It shouldn't be this way
He was one of the great ones
Yet you took him this day

The good guys lost
Lord, Perhaps I understand
A peace keeper in heaven you needed
And you needed the best man

The good guys lost
A father, son, brother and friend
For you have called him home Lord
To serve, protect and defend

You will be missed by many and never forgotten Greg

Anonymous

November 5, 2003

God bless you for your service and sacrifice.

Anonymous

November 4, 2003

Rest in peace blue angel. God bless

Shannon
concerned citizen

November 4, 2003

The officers and staff of the Valley Nebraska Police Department offer our thoughts and prayers to the family and staff members of Lt. Greg Medlin. May you all know that his loss is felt by all of us. Rest in peace brother.

Valley Police Staff
Valley Ne. Police Dept.

November 4, 2003

I would like to extend my condolences to Lieutenant Medlin's family and friends, and to the men and women of the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

November 4, 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 Gregory did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Gregory be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Lieutenant Medlin'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 Gregory 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 Gregory 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 say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

November 3, 2003

Lt. Medlin can rest in peace. Family, friends and co-workers look to the LORD to ease your pain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS.

DFC Vernon Brown
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Fl.

November 3, 2003

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF LT.MEDLIN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

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

November 3, 2003

To the family, fellow officers, and friends of Lt. Medlin,

Each day I come to work I check this list, and it burns me inside everytime I see a new name added to this list. To all of you that I mentioned before, please know that you are all in our prayers.

una stamus

Officer Ryan D. Fielding
Sauk Prairie P.D.

November 3, 2003

God Bless this family you are in my thoughts and prayers

donna hicks widow of Officer Glenn Hicks

November 3, 2003

Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Take care, we've got the watch from here!

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department, Volusia County, FL

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department

November 3, 2003

Another sad and tragic day for law enforcement. Your death diminshes
us all. Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice. It is a
long road to healing that lies ahead, but I know that our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ will extend His mercy and comfort to all who reach out to
Him. There is none greater than He. We don't get to Heaven based on
what we do, but what He did for us!! AMEN! There is now a huge void
that cannot be filled. God be with all those who mourn and may His
promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 3, 2003

To Lieutenant Medlin family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you,...


God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL

November 3, 2003

Brother, may God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

November 3, 2003

My deepest sympathy to Lt. Medlin's family, friends, and co-workers at the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace my brother.

Special Agent Andy Reeves
HUD-OIG Memphis, TN

November 3, 2003

Another Brother leaves our ranks - God Bless You

The policeman stood to face his God, which must always come to pass.

He hoped his boots 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 shoulder's 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 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 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 got 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 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 in Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell."

Longmont Police Officers Association
Longmont PD Colorado

November 3, 2003

Rest easy, brother. You are not nor will you be forgotten. Another hero taken, the line that much thinner. God bless and condolences to your family.

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

November 3, 2003

Lieutenant Gregory Floyd Medlin may God Bless you and may you find peace and rest in Heaven.
May your family and friends also find comfort in our Lord.
God Bless You Brother.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

November 3, 2003