Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tony,
not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. The emotion of it all happens without notice. I could be driving down the road and all the sudden this wave of sadness comes over me or at the kid's ballgame all the sudden I find myself missing you.I am still just trying to deal the best that I can.Police week is coming soon and we will honor you and your sacrifice.I miss you very much...

April 22, 2005

I miss you and have been thinking of you so much.
Ilove you

March 23, 2005

It has been a while since I have written,But that does not mean that you have been out of my thoughts because you have not. I think of you every day and miss you.Life has continued to go on but it has not been the same at all. No matter what I am doing,you are always on my mind. I would have thought that this would get somewhat easier as time has gone on,but for me it has not.I try not to show it but it is there.You are a wonderful person and I don't want anyone to forget that.You were such a blessing to so many people and I hope that you will always be remembered for that. I love you and miss you so much.

March 8, 2005

WHEN I COME TO THE END OF MY ROAD
AND THE SUN HAS SET FOR ME,
I WANT NO RITES IN A GLOOM FILLED ROOM
WHY CRY FOR A SOUL SET FREE?
MISS ME A LITTLE-BUT NOT TOO LONG AND
NOT WITH YOUR HEADS BOWED LOW.
REMEMBER THE LOVE THAT WE ONCE SHARED
MISS ME BUT LET ME GO....
FOR THIS JOURNEY THAT WE ALL MUST TAKE
AND EACH MUST GO ALONE, IT'S ALL A PART OF THE MASTER'S PLAN,A STEP ON THE
ROAD TO HOME.
WHEN YOU ARE LONELY AND SICK AT HEART
GO TO THE HILLS WE KNOW,AND BURY YOUR
SORROW AMONG THE TREES
MISS ME BUT LET ME GO....

WE MISS YOU AND THINK OF YOU EVERY DAY
LETTING GO SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST THING TO DO.
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.

February 11, 2005

I had just moved to Athens shortly before the accident and had never met Officer Mims. I'll never forget the pouring out of emotion, not only Athens shared, but the whole state of Alabama. I drive by the cemetary daily and glance over to see the graves of two brave young men. I just wanted to tell your family Thanks for making the ultimate sacrifice to watch out for me and my family. You will never be forgotten.

Civilian
Kristie

January 31, 2005

Tony,
No matter what I come to the computer to do, I always end up here. I wish that I had the words to say just what a special person that you are and how much that I and so many other people miss you. It never seems like enough. There is such a feeling of emptiness ever since the day that you were taken from us. I just keep trying to remember that you felt no pain and that God has taken you to a much better place. But that does not stop me from missing you. I love you...

January 27, 2005

The Rose Beyond The Wall

A rose once grew where all could see,
Sheltered beside a garden wall;
And as the days passed swiftly by,
It spread its branches,straight and tall.

One day a beam of light shown through
A crevice that had opened wide.
The rose bent gently toward its warmth;
Then passed beyond to the other side.

Now,you, who deeply feel its loss,
Be comforted-the rose blooms there.
It's beauty even greater now,
Nurtured by God's own loving care.

Be at peace and know that you are missed and thought of every day.
Til I See You Again.I Love You

January 17, 2005

I was just thinking of you today.
I love you and miss you.

January 14, 2005

Deeply sorrowful, I leave another reflection about two brave soldiers killed by a cowardly enemy. I hope the community will show appreciation for the sacrifice Officer Mims and Sgt. Russell have made, and outrage for this violent attack. To the citizens in this community, I ask that you do your civic duty and punish this ruthless criminal for the brutal murders of these decent husbands and fathers. With swift justice, sentence this murderer to the most severe penalty. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and fellow officers in the Athens Police Department.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

January 6, 2005

I just wanted to say that I'm still praying for the family and friends of Officer Mims. I live right down the road and I think of y'all often. God bless you! Perhaps together we'll get through this, just know you are not alone.
Shani Lake (fiancé of Corporal James Crump, Fayette Police Dept., Alabama, E.O.W. June 7th, 2003)

January 6, 2005

I can't believe it has been a year already since you left this world. We miss you so much. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. It gives me peace of mind to think that we will meet again. And I know that if you had the chance you wouldn't come back here. I know that you are in a much better place that I can only imagine to be one day. Just keep your eye on me and I will see you again. I miss you! Rest in peace.

January 2, 2005

One year ago today, the way that I look at the world changed. I realized that bad things can happen to anybody. I used to think that they only happened to someone else. But on that day you were taken from us in a terrible way.That thought is on my mind every minute on every day. It is hard to believe that so much time has passed, a year already.I have alot of things that I wish I could have done differently but I am grateful for the time that I did share with you and I know that you are at peace now and that in your life you lived it to the fullest and you were a honest and caring person that took great pride in your job.No one could have ask for a more dedicated father or police officer. You are missed every day. I love you always.

January 2, 2005

Thank you for serving your community and our nation. May God continue to bless your family.

Patrol Officer
Chesterfield County Police, VA.

January 2, 2005

A year ago today was the darkest day in my 14 year Law Enforcement career. Myself and Cpl. Barnett of the Alabama Department of Public Safety had the task of going to Tony's mothers house and notifying her of his death. The pain and grief seems worse now than it did then, I guess we were all in shock. They say time heals all wounds. I hope it does. To all Law Enforcement Officers, take the time to let those closest to you know exactly how you feel, you never know when it might be you answering your final call. To all civillians reading this, The next time you see a Law Enforcement Officer, Take just a second out of your busy schedule to simply say Thank You, You have no idea how appreciated it would be. I miss you Tony.

Agent Martin T. Killion
Marshall County District Attorneys Office Drug Enforcement Unit

January 2, 2005

Hi,Tony
christmas is here but it is not the same this year, you are spending
christmas with jesus, and i can hear
that wonderful singing. and i know
you are smiling down on us.
Elisabeth is coming christmas day
and i will see Tony later in the week.

i love you
mom

December 25, 2004

PERHAPS THEY ARE NOT STARS IN THE SKY,
BUT RATHER OPENINGS
WHERE OUR LOVED ONES
SHINE DOWN TO LET US KNOW
THEY ARE HAPPY.

LOOK DOWN ON US AND SMILE.
WE ARE THINKING OF YOU....

December 24, 2004

In Memory
One gift, above all others
God gives to us to treasure,
one that knows no time,no place
and one gold cannot measure.

The precious, poignant tender gift
of MEMORY......That will keep our dear ones ever in our hearts,
Although God gives them sleep.

It brings back long remembered things,
A song, a word, a smile,
And the world is a better place
..............because
WE HAD THEM FOR A WHILE.

I will cherish the gift of memory
this christmas.
I miss you.

December 24, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I think of the officers daily. I know this time of year is so painful. Officer Mims and my late husband where in the same Natioal Guard Unit together. My husband always had something nice to say about Tony when they drilled together. Please know that people still do think of you daily and that we have you in our prayers

Mother of a Athens Police Officer

Oma Harris

December 22, 2004

Tony, your birthday was yesterday, Christmas is but a few days away and the one year anniversary of your and Larry's deaths is but a few days away. I wanted you to know that the family is coping with the realization that you are gone and that you won't be here for the holidays. You would be proud of how much your death has positively influenced the commnunity, state and U.S.A. All who knew you or has heard about you and Larry now know that you both were great Christians and family men. It would please you to know that lives are being changed and souls are being saved each day because of your death. Little Tony is such a wonderful man and a real leader in his own right. Elisabeth is growing into a young lady and is really finding her niche in life. I really appreciate the opportunity that God allowed us to get to know each other for a short time before He took you back home. The city, state and country are better places for knowing and sharing you and Larry for the short time we had you. I pray for your family and the PD daily. We will keep the watch. Until we meet again. In utmost respect and honor. Michael

Chaplain, Michael Chapman
Athens PD

December 20, 2004

Remembering you on your Birthday.
You are missed.
We Love You

December 19, 2004

Tony,
I didn't get to share in your birthdays over the last several years,We all had our own things going on,But I always thought of you and hoped that you had a wonderful day.Today is a little different. On your birthday this year I am remembering how much you meant to me and even though we didn't see each other much,you knew that I loved you and was so proud of you. You are missed today,as every other day.I appreciate the time that we did have,and today these will be in my thoughts.
Today in my heart I celebrate you and your life.
To Tony
On your Birthday

December 19, 2004

Hi son,

Happy Birthday and I love you.

Mom

December 18, 2004

WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU

When I must leave you
For a little while
Please do not grieve
And shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you
Through the years,
But start out bravely
With a gallant smile;
And for my sake
And in my name
Live on and do
All things the same,
Feed not your loneliness
On empty days,
But fill each waking hour
In useful ways,
Reach out your hand
In comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you
And hold you near;
And never,never
Be afraid to die,
FOR I AM WAITING IN THE SKY!

Helen Steiner Rice

December 17, 2004

You were so full of life,
Always smiling and carefree.
Life loved you being a part of it,
And I loved you being part of me.

You could make anyone laugh,
If they were having a bad day.
No matter how sad I was,
You could take the hurt away.

Nothing could ever stop you,
or even make you fall.
You were ready to take on the world,
Ready to do it all.
But God decided he needed you,
So from the world you left.
But you took a piece of all of us,
Our hearts are what you kept.

I didn't see this coming,
It hit me by surprise.
And when you left this world,
A part of us also died.

Your smile could brighten anyone's day,
No matter what they were going through.
And I know every day for the rest of my life,
I'LL BE MISSING YOU.

December 17, 2004

The Land of Beginning Again

"I wish that there were some wonderful place
In the Land of Beginning Again.
Where all our mistakes and all our heartaches
And all of our poor selfish grief
Could be dropped like a shabby old coat at the door
and never put on again.
I wish we could come on it all unaware,
Like the hunter who finds a lost trail;
And I wish that the one whom our blindness had done
The greatest injustice of all
Could be there at the gates
like an old friend that waits
For the comrade he's gladdest to hail.
We would find all the things we intended to do
But forgot, and remembered too late,
Little praises unspoken, little promises broken,
And all the thousand and one
Little duties neglected that might have perfected
The day for one less fortunate.
It wouldn't be possible not to be kind
In the Land of Beginning Again,
And the ones we misjudged
and the ones whom we grudged
their moments of victory here,
Would find in the grasp of our loving hand-clasp
More than penitent lips could explain...
So I wish that there were some wonderful place
Called the Land of Beginning Again,
Where all our mistakes and all our heartaches,
And all of our poor selfish grief
Could be dropped like a shabby old coat at the door
And never put on again."

Author: Louise Fletcher Tarkington

December 13, 2004