Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Mims.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 8, 2022

Tony I think of you often. Rest well my friend.

Peggy Brewer
Neighbor

November 12, 2019

Rest in peace my brother. God bless your family always.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

January 2, 2018

I live two houses down from where officer Mims lived. His daughter used to swim in our pool with my niece and nephews in the summer. I remember the day he died and how utterly shattered his little girl was. The violence of that day extended far beyond officers Mims and Russell. It deeply scarred and all who knew and cared for them. May they rest in peace and may their families and loved ones find peace.

Sean K. Davis
Former neighbor

June 20, 2017

Continue to rest in eternal peace.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

January 2, 2017

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 13, 2012

This dark day was one of the hardest of career. I knew Tony when he worked in Guntersville. For some reason I had a sinking feeling when I heard of the deaths of the two officers in Athens. Then came the call for me to go tell Tony's mother. i was lost. I immediately called a mutual friend and officer Martin Killion and we went together. It was the hardest death notification I have even made. I am still not sure that the words ever came out of my nouth. I think she just knew.

I now work the Athens area a good bit and drive by Tony's grave almost every time. Sometimes I stop by but most times I drive by and simply look at the flag on his and Officer Russell's grave and remember. You are not forgotton!

Lt. Brant Barnett
Alabama Dept of Public Safety

September 10, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.. I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 2, 2012

7 years your gone, seems like yesterday. Love and miss you!

Anonymous

January 2, 2011

Checked on you today,was just thinking about the old times.

Anonymous

July 6, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 20, 2009

The Absent One

As we gather at the table and watch each smiling face
The heart fills with emotion to see the vacant place.
We may strive to hide our longing in the midst of
Mirth and fun
But we're thinking, thinking, thinking of the loved-
The Absent One.

When we gather 'round the fireside with merry
Laughter and jest
How we wish the absent dear one was here with
All the rest.
Still we join in all the frolic, but we wish the day was done
For we're thinking, thinking, thinking of the loved-
The Absent One.

Yet when the day is over and they all have gone to
Rest
We feel the Heavenly Father does all things for the
Best
So we cheer our drooping spirits with the rising
Of the sun
But we're thinking, thinking, thinking of the loved-
The Absent One. author unknown

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

January 2, 2009

Officer Mims served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Officer Mims. My heart goes out to your
loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

January 2, 2009

RIP.You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

November 9, 2008

Hey Tony, when you and i went to sniper school who would ever thought that your career would have ended the way it did. God carried you home. Your missed my friend , God Bless your family.

Lt James Kennedy
Ardmore Police Department

June 10, 2008

It has been 4 years today. You have not been forgotten.

January 2, 2008

Just wanted you and your family know that we are thinking of you today and everyday. You are a hero and we will never forget the sacrifice you made this day four years ago. Every year on Clint's E.O.W. date I just say that it's his birthday in HEAVEN, so if you don't mind Happy Fourth Birthday in HEAVEN. I know your family misses you everyday, just watch over them and let them know you are close.
Thank you Officer Mims I will never forget, I have my Blue Candles that burn 24/7 you will always be remembered in Fort Walton Beach.
Let Clint know how much I miss him, and give him a bug hug from his mother...

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl.
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville Al. E.O.W. 1-14-04

January 2, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

December 30, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication. You are missed by your family and coworkers. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

September 15, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept.

July 11, 2007

Hard to grasp it has been three years since this traumatic fall. You were a wonderful man Tony and missed by so many. May peace be with you.

Amy
Friend

April 9, 2007

I believe their are angels among us, sent down to us from somewhere up above, they come to you and me in our darkest hour,to show us how to live, teach us how to give and guide us with a light of love. You are our angel, you watched over so many in life and I feel you still watching and holding us up when we can't stand. I am so proud of you and it still amazes me that you were able to touch so many people in such a short lifetime. I have never known a more kindhearted person. You will forever be missed.

January 16, 2007

Please know that your sacrifice has not been forgotten as the third anniversary of your EOW has recently passed. You will forever be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

January 13, 2007

We pause to honor the memory of Officer Mims and to acknowledge his ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of his surviving family members.

May God comfort and keep each of you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL

January 8, 2007

Continue to keep watch from above.

January 2, 2007