Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Tony did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Tony be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Corporal Walker's 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 Tony 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 Tony 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 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 Corporal Walker 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

November 17, 2003

To Corporal Walker family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you...tony you will be greatly miss by all your friends..

God Bless you

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

November 17, 2003

Rest in Peace Corporal Walker.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and fellow officers.
You shall not be forgotten, Brother in Blue.

Sheriff Steve Brown
Lunenburg/Queens Co. Sheriff's Office, Bridgewater, N.S., Canada

November 17, 2003

To the friends, family and co-workers of Corporal Walker, our
sincere condolences in this tragic time. May you rest in peace after a job well done.

From your brothers and sisters of the Walker Police Department in Walker Michigan, and the members of the
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #97.

Detective Scott Johnson
Walker Police Department, Immediate past president FOP Lodge #97

DETECTIVE SCOTT JOHNSON
WALKER POLICE DEPT

November 17, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF CORPORAL ANTHONY MICHAEL (TONY) WALKER.

Anonymous

November 17, 2003

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Ptlm
CPD, NY

November 17, 2003

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 17, 2003

Rest in peace Brother Anthony, you will not be forgotten.



Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7.15.73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

November 17, 2003

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

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

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

November 17, 2003

My sincere condolences to the Walker family and the Officers of the Prince George’s County Police Department. I am greatly saddened by your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time, and the years to come. Although our brotherhood has suffered a tremendous loss, we know that Tony is now safe in Gods arms guarding the gates of Heaven. God Bless you Tony, for all that you have been, and for all that you have meant, to the people whose lives you have touched.

Sgt Richard Lopez
U.S. Capitol Police

November 17, 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.

November 17, 2003

I am honored to have known Tony Walker. He was a wonderful person, and an outstanding leader. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, during this tragic time. He will be greatly missed by all.

Stephanie Finn
Prince George's County Police Communications

November 16, 2003

As you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we!

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond,VA Police

November 16, 2003

Another sad and tragic day for law enforcement. Your death diminshes
us all. Thank you for your selfless 19 years of 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. I extend my sympathies from one coast of America to the other.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 16, 2003

"Any man can be a Father,
but it takes a special person
to be called Dad."

Back when I was a child,
before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance
with my mother and me and then
Spin me around 'til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved

If I could get another chance,
another walk, another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never, ever end
How I'd love, love, love
To dance with my father again


When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just
what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would
be gone from me

If I could steal one final glance,
One final step,one final dance with him
I'd play a song that would never, ever end
'Cause I'd love, love, love
To dance with my father again

Sometimes I'd listen outside her door
And I'd hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I know I'm praying for much too much
But could you send back the only
man she loved

I know you don't do it usually
But dear Lord she's dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and
this is all I ever dream

Michigan

November 16, 2003

Yet another hero has had their life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Walker. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

November 16, 2003

The officers and staff of the Valley Nebraska Police Department offer our thoughts and prayers to the family and staff of Corporal Anthony Walker. May you all know that his loss is felt by all of us. May you rest in peace brother.

Valley Police Dept. Staff
Valley Nebraska Police

November 16, 2003

I am always saddened to learn of a fellow officer who will not be comming home. My deepest condolinces go out to his family, but know that he is now walking his beat in heaven awaiting our arrival in the future. He will now take his place in heaven looking down and watching over those of us who still patrol the streets.

T.G.Vincent patrolman
asheboro police dept.

November 16, 2003

rest in peace blue angel.

Shannon
concerned citizen

November 16, 2003

Rest easy, brother. You will not be forgotten. May your family know that you are a hero and that they do not weep alone. God bless.

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

November 16, 2003

Rest In Peace Brother....My Prayers are with your family

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

November 16, 2003

Tony,

You did a great job as the President for F.O.P. 89 and the Prince George's County Police Department. You were truly respected by your peers, and you will be missed by all of us. You always supported the band, and we appreciate everything you did for us. May God bless your family during this time. I will keep them in my prayers.

Fraternally Yours,

POFC Joel Moris #2412

POFC Joel Morris #2412
Prince George's County Police Department

November 16, 2003

Thank you for your dedication to your fellow officers. It is a special person that takes on the responsibility of an FOP office. As many of us know, Concerns of Police Survivors started in Prince Georges County and the support of Lodge 89 was welcome during those early years.

Please watch over us.

Anonymous
Montgomery County Police, MD

November 16, 2003

Corporal Walker you will be remembered brother. To the family, friends and co-workers my sincere condolence.

Sr.Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

November 16, 2003