Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,

an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,

and once again, I hold back a tear.

They patrol in the state, city, county and town,

in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.

The shape of their badges may vary,

but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.

They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,

but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.

To uphold the law is the job that they pick,

with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?

They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,

after their lives have met tragic ends.

Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,

to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.

Our Heavenly Father has called them home,

no more these dark streets do they roam.

Through trial and error they have given their best,

please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,

an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.

" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,

and once again I hold back a tear.

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 31, 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 Nick Sloan's family, friends, and co-workers with the St. Louis Police Department.

God Bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

January 31, 2004

May God be with and watch over your family through this difficult time. Rest in peace brother, your duty here on earth is complete!

ATF Task Force Officer
Cameron, MO Police Department

January 31, 2004

To the young child, father, family, friends and coworkers of this fine officer my heart and prayers are with you all in this terrible time of loss. May his young child grow up to know what a true hero their daddy is. Rest in peace Officer Sloan.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/06/02

January 31, 2004

Rest In Peace Brother and may God be with your family. Thank You Nick for your sacrifice that the rest of us may live in a better world.

Patrolman Kenny Emshoff
Mt. Vernon Police Department, Illinois

January 31, 2004

On behalf of the Houston Police Dept we wish to say just how deeply sorry it is to see another fellow officer taken way too soon. To the family of Officer Sloan I am truly sorry, but keep in mind we will continue to go out everyday, no matter the risks and continue to protect and serve, just like Officer Sloan did.

God Bless,
Paul E. George

Officer Paul E. George
HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 31, 2004

Brother, I just talked to you last night. What happened?

It is a great tribute that so many people, who never met you, take the time to leave a message. I wish your family the best during these hard times.

I especially keep your father, who was on duty at the time, and your mother who have to deal with this.

I am sure that your son will not be allowed to forget that you were a good man and great Officer.

Your Partner had a hard go but wil pull through. His sorrow is just beginning also.

Adrian wishes you well as do the Squirrels - Bobby, Terrell, Hal, Corby and I.

God Bless

Officer Mark E. McMurry
SLMPD

January 31, 2004

"Acts of courage shape human history. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope." -Robert F. Kennedy

I would like to give my sympathy to the family of Officer Nick Sloan as well as the entire St. Louis Police Dept. The prayers of the Youngstown, Ohio Police Department are with each and every one of you.

(M.T.H. #1085)

Ptl. Chad E. Zubal
Youngstown, Ohio P.D.

January 31, 2004

Brother, I just talked to you last night. What happened. Something so stupid and useless.

It is a great tribute to you that so many people, who have never known you, spend the time to write these comments. I sincerely hope that your father (he was listening on the radio), who gave his career to this Department, and now his son, knows how greatly you were appreciated. No one can ever know how much it will hurt Him or your Mother.

Your son will not be allowed to forget that you were a good man, and a great Officer. We will make sure of that.

We do not forget about your partner. He was wounded and survived over 6 hours of surgery to overcome this. It is sad that this is only the beginning of his pain.

Adrian wishes you well, as do the Hal, Corb, Bob, Terrell and I! We all do.

Hey, Remember, we got that guy in the County!!!!

God Bless.

Officer Mark E. McMurry
SLMPD

January 31, 2004

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."



Rest in peace brother, and God bless your family.

Patrolman William C. Pelfrey III
Hendersonville Police Dept.

January 31, 2004

God Bless the family and friends of Officer Nick Sloan and may his child be reminded of him everyday. Our prayers go out to you.

Detective Sondra Reardon
University of Cincinnati Police Department

Officer Ron Reardon
City of Riverside (Ohio) Police Department

Officer Ron Reardon
Riverside Ohio Police Department

January 31, 2004

Rest in peace, and thank you for keeping the peace for us all. The drug war will never be over, and officers like Officer Sloan will never give up on it while others do. His murder just goes to show that drug offenders are willing to kill anyone who gets in their way. I am grateful for his service in arresting drug offenders, and hope to be able to do the same in the future. He left us a great legacy.

God bless his child, family and fellow officers. He will never be forgotten.

Pat
Baltimore, MD

January 31, 2004

to my brother in blue
may you now rest in peace
you have made the ultimate sacrifice

Ptl. Ivan Davis
Hahira Police Dept Hahira,Ga

January 31, 2004

GOD BLESS YOU OFFICER SLOAN!!!! My Prayers n thoughts to you all in St. Louis, and the state of Missouri.


Police Prayer:

Lord, I ask for courage
Courage to face and conquer my own fear
Courage to take me where others will not go
I ask for strength
Strength of body to protect others
Strength of spirit to lead others
I ask for dedication
Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community, to keep it safe
Give me Lord concern for all those who trust in me
Compassion for those who need me
Lord, through it all, be at my side

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, PA

January 31, 2004

I check this website every day, and just this week I noticed that it had been several weeks since our country last lost an officer. I never dreamed that I'd check tonight and be seeing another one of our own.
To officer Sloan's family...the pain will never go away, but everyday life will get easier (eventually). My heart absolutely breaks knowing the raw pain that you are now going through. You are in our prayers.

M. Stanze
surviving wife of Robert Stanze 2000

Michelle Stanze

January 31, 2004

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE. WATCH OVER US

PO
ST PETERSBURG POLICE

January 30, 2004

You will never be forgotten for your ultimate sacrifice. Thank you for protecting us. God bless your family, friends, fellow Officers during this tragic time. May you rest in peace....

Anonymous

January 30, 2004

God bless brother. A murder and a robbery, as your child won't get the priviledge of knowing her father. Rest easy and know that you will not be forgotten as no hero shouldn't.

M. Moore

January 30, 2004

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.

January 30, 2004

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."



Rest in peace brother, and God bless your family, friends and fello coppers during this tough time.

Officer Rusty Redican
LAPD Pacific Div

January 30, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Nick Sloan … and the St. Louis Police Department… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Nick ... 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 30, 2004

You were too young to make the Ultimate Sacrifice, Officer Sloan. You will never be forgotten and you will always be remembered. Rest in peace, my brother.

Deputy Dave Windels
Goodhue Co. Sheriff's Dept.

January 30, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with tOfficer Sloan's family and co workers tonight. Each day I read the ODMP page, hoping there will ne no new entries. Far too often a new name is added. Rest in peace Sir. You died a hero and America thanks you for your service.

Captain Robert Cannon, Ret
Vermilion Co. Sheriff's Dept, Il

January 30, 2004

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
private citizen

January 30, 2004

May you rest in peace dear officer in blue. You have served your time protecting these streets down here so continue your watch from up above. May the Lord rest his hand upon your family's,dept.,friends,and fellow officer's shoulders.Rest in peace friend your fellow officers will take it from here.
God Bless

Sister of a WPD officer and friend of Officer Kelli Lee Lambert ( E.O.W. 07/21/2003)

Sister of a WPD officer
Wellston Police Dept. Wellston,Ohio

January 30, 2004