Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Mims:

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God gives you comfort and strength in the weeks and months ahead.

I know the loss you are feeling and that there are no words that will make this pain any less. I lost my dad, Ptl. William B. Bell, on 11-19-02. He died in service to his community at the hands of a repeat offender who tried to use his "disability" as an excuse for his actions, and so I know the pain that such a senseless crime can cause.

You will find that this law enforcement family is like no other. You will receive such love and support, and it will help carry you through this. When my dad died, the love and support from my dad's co-workers and friends and from our community was overwhelming. I never realized how much the LIFE of my father affected so many people than his death did. It was truly beautiful to see that his life and his service did not go unappreciated or unnoticed. And you'll find that your loved one will have made a similar impact on the lives of SO many people. The love that you shared with him and the service he gave to his community will be of great comfort and pride.

Again, I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell
EOW 11-19-02

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell EOW 11-19-02

January 4, 2004

Officer Mims,
I am greatly saddened by your loss, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

PT2 George Erdel
Beaufort Police Dept, SC

January 3, 2004

God bless you Tony for everything you did for the community and for being such a good friend. You will be greatly missed my brother. Now protect and watch over us all from a higher and better place.


My prayers go out to the family and friends of officer Mims.

Deputy Matt Wassum
Limestone County Sheriff's Dept, Athens,Al

January 3, 2004

God Bless your family and friends during this tragedy!!!!

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Aston, Pennsylvania

January 3, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Mims

Newark NJ PD auto Theft Task Force

January 3, 2004

Another hero is gone!!

Rest in peace brother, we will continue the fight!!!

Your loved ones are in our prayers.

In memory of Officer Tony Mims, and all the fallen heroes, please light a blue light in a window of your home and let it shine 24/7!!!!!!

RJF
CPD,NY

January 3, 2004

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER TONY MIMS.

Anonymous

January 3, 2004

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER TONY MIMS.

Anonymous

January 3, 2004

Your service to your Dept. and Community does not go un-noticed.

God Bless those who have paid the highest price.

Officer S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

January 3, 2004

My prayers are with the family of Ofc Mims and the Athens Police Department. This is a truly sad start to a new year. May you all find peace knowing that Ofc Mims and Sgt. Russell are watching over all of us from heaven alond side all the fallen officers.

Ofc Pewitt
Spring Hill P.D.,TN

January 3, 2004

Rest in Peace my Brother..you have finished your watch by making the supreme sacrifice..God holds a special reward & place for such sacrifice..Your loved ones will never be alone, we of the Blue Knights are but a phone call away & stand ready to help

Bob Johnson, U.S.M.S. (Ret'd.)
Blue Knights International VA-VI

January 3, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Tony Mims … and the Athens Police Department… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Tony ... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

January 3, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Mims' family and friends, and to the men and women of the Athens Police Department . My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in Peace Officer Mims, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

January 3, 2004

Rest easy brother the watch is ours now. Our Prayers are with your family, friends and loved ones.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

January 3, 2004

I remember working with Tony when we both were getting our start in law enforcement at Guntersville P.D., me a dispatcher and him an officer. Tony was a warm, caring person and that made him a great officer. The memories of Tony will keep a smile in heart forever. God Bless You and may god be with your family during this time. You will be missed dear brother!!

Dispatcher Daphne B. Godwin
Rainsville Police Dept. formerly of Guntersville P.D.

January 3, 2004

To the family and friends of Ofc. Mims,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, and the first tragedy in Law Enforcement in 2004. I hope that during this difficult time, you can come together to comfort each other and keep memories of this hero alive. God bless you...

Andrea
Colorado

January 3, 2004

To Officer Mims family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you..

God Bless you

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

January 3, 2004

You were like a father to me and i will never forget you either when we were in the guards or riding together. You always treated my family and me with the upmost respect and i will never forget that...May you rest in peace/

Anonymous

January 3, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Tony Mims' family, friends, and co-workers with the Athens Police Department.

God bless now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

January 3, 2004

I will always remember Tony for a number of things. Tony was a family man- i remember the last time I worked with him a week or two ago- he asked if he would mind if he could go spend some time alone to have lunch at Dairy Queen with his wife on his break. The kind spirit he had, his laugh and the smile that was always on his face, the way he took the time to explain things to you in a way that made you feel comfortable, the way you could approach him with any question you had, his cheerful personality, and most of all--a great Officer and a Hero I count it a priviledge to have known and have trained under. We dont always understand why God allows things like this to happen, but I do know that God is always in control and that he has a special place in heaven reserved for people like Tony and Larry. You will never be forgotten....

Reserve Officer Jeremy Kiefer
Athens Police Department (AL)

January 3, 2004

Rest in peace brother, We will pray for you and your family.

SGT (RET)
NJ DOC SOG K9 UNIT

January 3, 2004

Yet another hero has been taken from us too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Mims. 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

January 3, 2004

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

Special Agent
FBI New York

January 3, 2004

god bless, you will never be forgotten

Anonymous

January 3, 2004

RIP -

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS 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 just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many 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 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 had often trod. As
the policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God. "Step forward
now, policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Deputy
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Wi

January 3, 2004