Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tony,I have been thinking of you alot
lately. The time is passing by so fast. It is hard to believe that six months have gone by already. You are missed by so many different people in many different ways. This was going to be the year that we all slowed down and enjoyed family more, and try to get together more. But we just waited to late. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and wish that we had found a way to all spend more time together.The kids ask me questions about the way that you were and about the work that you did, and I do the best that I can to tell them what I know but I wish that they had gotten to know you better. But I know that we all just took the time for granted and sometimes I think that we still do. Just know that we all love you ,think of you and miss you so much. I haven't been to the cemetary in awhile but I want to get back there soon. I guess that there is something about being in Athens that just makes me feel closer to you.I love you.
Your sister,

July 9, 2004

TO MY BROTHER IN BLUE, THERE'S NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK ABOUT YOUR FAMILY NOT HAVING YOU AROUND ANYMORE . THERE IS NO WORDS THAT CAN HEAL THEIR PAIN . I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR HEROIC SERVICE TO YOUR FAMILY AND THE CITY OF ATHENS . YOU WILL FOREVER BE THOUGHT ABOUT WITHIN THE HUNTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT AS A NEIGHBOR , FRIEND AND MOST OF ALL A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY IN BLUE . TO ALL THE FAMILY , JUST REMEMBER ,ITS ONLY A SHORT TIME THAT ONE IS HERE ON THIS 'OL WORLD . AFTER THIS LIFE IS OVER , GOD WILLING ,ALL FAMILY WILL GET TO SEE THEIR HERO AND LOVED ONE AGAIN FOR ETERNITY . GOD BLESS THE CITY OF ATHENS,LIMESTONE COUNTY, ATHENS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MOST OF ALL THE FAMILY IF OFFICER MIMS .

police officer
huntsville police department

July 5, 2004

God bless the soul with sunny heart
who brightens up each day
By spreading seeds of cheerfulness
while travelling on life's way
God bless him for the stars of hope
He sets in each one's sky;
For the encouragement he gives
that causes folk to try...
With stronger faith to press ahead,
With courage for a mate,
And reach for goals,and build anew,
And smile and challenge fate.
God bless his laughter and his song
That drives dark clouds away
From troubled minds, and paints instead
A rosy-tinted day.
God bless the soul with sunny heart
Who's found in life his place,
And serves his God and fellow man
With humble,gentle grace.
The world has need of such a man,
Who lifts the heart from gloom,
And in life's barren places plants
Sweet flowers of love to bloom.
He may serve as some men serve
With fame or high degree...
But his good deeds will ever shine
THROUGHOUT ETERNITY.

Gone but never forgotten.
In memory of you Tony.

June 22, 2004

Yet another death of a true freedom fighter. I have never visited Alabama but in my eyes, Officer Mims died for the safety and freedom of the United States. Thank you Officer Mims for your commitment and courage.

Brent
civilian - Josephine County, Oregon

June 20, 2004

I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. God will get us through this!!
Shani Lake(Crump)
fiance' of fallen Officer James Crump
Fayette Police Department(Alabama)
E.O.W. 6-7-03

Shani Lake(former COI)

June 19, 2004

We took so many things for granted. Not knowing that we had little time. I only hope that we can all learn from your courage and strive to be the best that we can be. Watch over us and remember that we love you and miss you.

June 19, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes 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 shoulders 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 just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time 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 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

June 16, 2004

SO MANY KIND WORDS HAVE BEEN SPOKEN FOR THE KIND OF MAN THAT YOU WERE. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU FOR THE WAY THAT YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. NEVER FEARING WHAT THE NEXT CHALLENGE WOULD BE, ALWAYS READY. YOU ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.

THE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED:
PROVERBS 10:7

May 21, 2004

Rest Easy Brother, You will never be forgotten. You are a hero to us all.

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, LA

May 15, 2004

Officer Mims; You as many other angels in blue died a tragic death trying to protect the men and women of your community for a mentally ill and therefore dangerous person. I come to this website almost daily to read the many fond memories and notes of respect after the death of 3 of my very close friends and fellow LEO's. (Master Trooper Calvin E. Taylor; NCSHP EOW 10/3/2001, Senior Trooper Anthony G. Cogdill, NCSHP EOW 5/30/2003, and Sergeant Jeffrey T Hewitt, BCSD EOW 4/4/2004) These are definitely senseless tragedies that never seem to end. Officer Mims Hold your head high on your new post and know your family and fellow blue angels here on earth miss you very much. 10-42 Jesus Welcomes you home officer!

Gone but never forgotten

Deputy
Buncombe County, NC

May 6, 2004

So many weeks have gone by and still it seems like yesterday.We think of you and talk about you everyday.It is so hard to enjoy anything anymore. I know that you are in a better place but I guess I am the selfish one that wants to have you back here with us. When I see the flowers bloom,I think of you,When it rains,I think of you. You are in all things that we do. We have the memories but right now that just doesn't seem like enough. If only.......

Anonymous

April 30, 2004

To the Mims family, friends, and the Athens Police Department, you have lost a beautiful soul, but heaven has one more shining star. Our thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Mims for all you have done for your brothers and sisters; rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

April 13, 2004

TONY, EASTER WAS NOT THE SAME AND WILL NOT BE ANYMORE, I MISSED GETING A CALL AND A EASTER CARD FROM YOU. LOVE MOM


04/11/04

JULIA

April 12, 2004

TONY, EASTER WAS NOT THE SAME THIS TIME AND WILL NEVER BE AGAIN. YOU ALWAYS CALLED AND WISH ME
A HAPPY EASTER AND I ALWAY GOT A CARD EVERY YEAR I MISSED THAT SO MUCH. BUT I WAS THINKING OF YOU, I WAS IN ATHENS ON SAT. I CAME BY THE CEMETERY AND I
THOUGHT ABOUT WHEN YOU KIDS WERE LITTLE AND YOU ALL WOULD GET UP ON EASTER MORNING AND YOU WOULD FIND YOUR EASTER BASKET ON THE BED, AND THEN
HEARING THE PAPER ON THE BASKET COMING OFF AND SEEING YOU KIDS EATING YOUR CANDY/

LOVE MOM
04/11/04

JULIA

April 12, 2004

I've been on a long,long journey,
and it's been a rough old road,
But I just kept pressing onward,
Tho I carried a heavy load.
Many times I'd ask the question;
"Why do I keep plodding on?"
It's then I am reminded;
This old road will lead to home.

Tho I stumbled on the pathway,
Tho I fell along the way,
There was hope for my tomorrows,
and there was strength for me today.
For there's a Hand that stretched downward,
Made my feet to walk again.
Tho my journey may be rugged,
He's with me til the end.

Yes' this old road has been rocky,
But I traveled not alone.
My dear Lord is ever with me-
As I crossed each stepping stone.
My journey has led me,
To those gates that swing wide,
Where I was "welcomed home" to Heaven,
And Jesus led me safe inside.

we will always remember.........

Anonymous

April 6, 2004

I am saddened to the deaths of more law enforcement officers. I hate that we are living in such a cruel world. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Officer Mims.

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 4, 2004

040204
HI TONY, WELL IT'S BEEN THREE MONTHS TODAY WHEN
MARTIN & BRENT CAME TO TELL ME YOU WERE GONE.
BUT IT SEEM LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY AND THEN IT;S LIKE
IT HAS BEEN FOR FOREVER. I THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE
TIME. I AM GOING OVER SATERDAY AND TAKE
TONY& ELISABETH OUT FOR LUNCH. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH & MISS YOU.
LOVE MOM

JULIA MIMAj

April 2, 2004

HI, TONY A LOT OF YOUR FRIENDS WANTED ME TO WRITE AND TELL YOU THEY SURE DO MISS YOU. SAID THEY HAD NOT SEEN YOU IN A LONG TIME, BUT THEY WILL ALWAYS
REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU ALL HAD WHEN YOU KIDS
WERE GROWING UP HERE IN GUNTERSVILLE. TONY, YOU HAD A LOT OF FRIENDS HERE AND THEY WOULD ASK ABOUT YOU OFTEN OVER THE YEARS.
LOVE MOM

juliamims

March 25, 2004

03/ 24/04

HI SON , I SURE DO MISS YOU, AND I THINK OF YOU EVERY MINUTE OF THE DAY, THIS WAS NOT TO HAPPEN THIS WAY. I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BE GOING TO MY SON FUNERAL. YOU WAS SING AT MY FUNERAL BEULAH LAND .

BUT I KNOW WHERE YOU ARE TODAY, YOU CAN SING ALL THE TIME NOW WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN,I CAN HEAR YOU SINGING SO BEAUFUL. TONY I WILL SEE AGAIN, THAT IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN GET THROUGH THIS THAT I KNOW I WILL SEE SOMEDAY I LOVE VERY MUCH AND I MISS THEM BIG BEAR HUGS. I AM SO SORRY WE HAD SO LITTLE TIME TOGETHER 40 YEARS IS NOT ENOUGH TIME. BUT I KNOW GOD HAD A PLAN FOR YOU WHEN HE CALLED YOU HOME.

TONY I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU
WILL SEE SOMEDAY. MOM

ANTHONY LEE MIMS
ATHENS POLICE DEPT

March 24, 2004

Tony, you are in our thoughts everyday. We miss you and the time that you should have had. But thank you for the kids.Your kids are so strong and to see them helps me to try to be strong. I know that you are so proud of them.We will always remember what a strong,caring, and talented man that you were and you always did your best. You and the sacrifice that you made will NEVER be forgotten.you are missed but you are forever in our hearts. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

March 23, 2004

Do you ever quit being an officer? Can you really walk away? I used to think so. My last roll call was over 6 years ago. I've left all that and moved on. Not quite. This happened and all the feelings came back. The sinking feeling, the hurt, the anger, the sorrow. The pain for the families left behind. You can't walk away from a family. And that's what law enforcement is, a family. My prayers are with the families in hopes that they may find peace in the time they had together, the times to come and the knowledge their loved ones were making a difference when they answered His roll call.

LT. (ret) Roy Archibald
Memphis Police Department

March 19, 2004

My family would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the family, freinds, & fellow co-workers of Officer Anthony Lee Mims. We know your loss is great as we're dealing with the death of our niece P.O. Jennifer Fetig EOW 2/16/04. May God continue to comfort you during your time of grief & give you the strength to go on. May God also watch over all the men & women in law enforcement.

Gail M Pabst

March 19, 2004

Although we never had a chance to meet, we shared a common goal.
To make the world a better place, but now it's taken a toll.
Now I say to you in words of a prayer, I will remember what you've done.
Your death was the ultimate in sacrifice, how tragic that you're gone.
One day we'll meet and talk about our common goal and then,
The heartache that I 'm feeling now, will no longer have to mend.

The Men and Women of the Green Bay Polic
Green Bay P.D. Green Bay WI

March 12, 2004

We little knew that morning that God would call your name.In life we loved you dearly,in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you you did not go alone, for part of us went with you,the day God called you home.
You left us with peaceful memories,your love is still our guide,and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken now,and nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,the chain will link again...


we miss you so much......

Anonymous

February 28, 2004

I love my uncle and miss him very much.I keep asking myself why my uncle? But the bible says all things happen for a reason and all things come together for good, and that is what I believe because I am for the Lord and I know that he will protect me.Please pray for our family.Uncle Tony,we ALL miss you very much.
with all our love,
Hannah and Sarah

your neices

February 27, 2004