Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Nick
Hard to believe it has been 5 years. So very much has changed but the fact that you were and are a wonderful son, brother, father, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, partner, teammate, fellow student, neighbor, roll model and police officer will always be the same. Everyone has always had good things to say about you even when you were just a little guy. Please keep watching over your family like you always do and please help your Mother (this is a much bigger job now than just cleaning your room). I know you are with her giving her stength to keep going.
You know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Aunt Joan

Anonymous

February 1, 2009

Nick-
It has been 5 years. I went to work yesterday and it felt like the day 5 years ago when I got the phone call from Mom & Heather. I just showed Gavin all of the nice emails & postings that people left for you. We are celebrating Patyon's birthday today.

Gavin wants to write to you...
sloangavin nick (Gavin typed this himself)

He wanted to tell you "I Love You Daddy and I wish you were still alive."

We all wish you were here.

Love you forever and always

Kelly & Gavin

January 31, 2009

Nick,
As I read these other posts, it saddens me and angers me. I vow to you, right now, to do everything in my power take every criminal, especially those who try to hurt us, off the streets, or put them in the ground.

No child deserves to be without a father. It's not fair what happened to you. Godspeed to you and your family.

303
SLMPD

January 31, 2009

Nick- i can't believe you have been gone from us for five years. We all miss you so much and I know we would all do whatever we could to change that day. Just know we all still think of you on a regular basis. You are never forgotten. Miss you!

Tracie

January 31, 2009

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good

Former classmate

January 31, 2009

To Nick and his family:

May God keep you tight in his arms today. Know that your memory is honored and revered on this fifth anniversary date, and every other day. Special prayers to your Mom from another mother, these tragic events change our lives forever and definitely have an impact on our health.
I am thinking of your family today.

Phyllis Loya
mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 30, 2009

Nick,
Your sacrafice will not soon be forgotten. It has meant a great deal to us having your family to guide the way. Have a beer (or more) with Scott tonight.

Like always, may god bless those of us who protect!

PO M Barthelmass
St John PD

January 30, 2009

I just wanted you and your family to know that I'm thinking about them and you today. Everyday is hard without you guys here with us, but some days are just harder than others. I know your family misses you every minute, just let them know you are close...
I have blue candles that burn 24/7 in Fort Walton Beach for all L.E.O's, you will never be forgotten...

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville P.D. E.O.W. 1-14-04

January 30, 2009

Uncle Nick,
I love you Nick, I wish this never happened. I like the Nick Attack of the Toybots game you gave me.
Love, Bobby


Nick,
Today it has been five years since you were taken from us. It feels like the day it happened. I miss you so much. Please be with the family today. I know we all need you. I love you and miss you.

Until we meet again,
Heather

Heather and Bobby
Nicks sister and nephew

January 30, 2009

Nick...

I just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking of you & miss working with you. I can't believe you've been gone for so long already. Please keep watching over us all, especially your family.

Anonymous

January 29, 2009

Nick,Today my thoughts are of you and your wonderful family who have helped so many. This day is always going to be hard but the fact that so many people will never forget you and admire the strength and love of your family will hopefully provide some comfort for them today.I am so proud to have them as friends. Mike McEntee

Anonymous

January 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you on this unfortunate anniversary. I know Nick is with you all everyday - and I am sure he is as proud of you as you are of him. NICK - please keep a special watch over your family - send them peace and comfort, especially now - you have an absolutely wonderful family who miss you very, very much. They are keeping your memory alive - you will never be forgotten. God Bless You All-Jayne

Jayne McEntee

January 29, 2009

To the Sloan family - I will be thinking about all of you on Friday. You have all been such good friends to my family and supported us through some tough times. I know Nick is watching over you and I know how much you miss him. He will never be forgotten.

Kathy McEntee
Bill's sister

January 28, 2009

NICK:

Thanks for taking care of Mom. The message you sent to her Saturday night definitely got our attention and the problem was repaired today. Hopefully she will be coming home tomorrow to rest. Mom needs to take it easy.

Now if you can take care of everything else that is going on things will be better.

Love you forever...

DAD

January 26, 2009

Nick,
Thank you. I love you.

Anonymous

January 26, 2009

Nick-
You know what you have to do.

Love,

me

January 25, 2009

NICK:

I think you had something to do with happened the last two nights.

Thank you.

DAD

January 23, 2009

Nick-
Just wanted to say hi. Payton & I came by to visit after her 3 year old check up. I can't believe she will be 3. She is so funny, even though you were not physically here when she was born, she has always had a connection with you. I like to believe that before she was born you got to spend time with her. Anyway, she talked to your picture for awhile and showed you her dog that she got from McD's. When we were leaving she said Mommy I sure wish Uncle Nick could go to the park with us. I said I do to and I know he would love to go to the park with us. She just loves you so much. I can't even imagine how much you would have spoiled her.

We got to see Gavin last weekend. He misses you so much and needs you. I know you are with him. He sure likes to hear stories about you and talk about you. I hope you saw Gavin and Bobby singing and playing drums on Rock Band. Where did Bobby get that voice? He makes me laugh so hard.

Well, please send us all extra signs. We would sure appreciate them. This is going to be a very hard next couple of weeks. I'm already getting choked up. All the bad memories keep coming back. If it weren't for the kids, I don't know how we would have made it through the last 5 years. Our nightmare started January 30, 2004

Watch over Mom and be with her. I just wish they could do something to make her feel better. She doesn't complain but you can tell she is having a really hard time. She is still trying to help everyone else. I don't know how she does it with not feeling good.

I love you forever and always

P.S. Heather and I are still hoping you are undercover somewhere and will come back. You can't blame us for dreaming :)

Kel

January 22, 2009

NICK:

That horrible day is almost here. Even though it will be five years it seems like yesterday. I still lay in bed at night wondering what you went through the last few minutes of your life. Being all alone on the liquor store parking lot fighting for your life had to be terrible. Besides the fatal gunshot, the other injuries that you suffered showed that it was a brutal fight.

We stopped by the cemetery today for a little bit with Payton. She always gives you a big kiss and tells you how much she loves you before we leave.

Mom needs your help more now than ever. As you know, Mom is the heart and soul of our family and if anything happens to her we will be lost. Take care of Kelly and Heather they are going through a lot right now.

I will talk to you later.....

DAD

January 19, 2009

Nick- Thinking of you as the five year mark nears. I hope your parents find the strength that they need to carry on. They have done such a wonderful job of helping you live on and never be forgotten. I think these are words you would say to your family.

Fare thee well me boy as you wonder this night
Be not feared in the darkness my heart is your light
As you go brave Men of Erin
Faith and love by your side
I will dream of your peace in the night

Please don’t cry my Mother as you sit by the hearth
I will dance your memories with joy in my heart
I will go now and pray as I travel this land
And live by the lessons you gave

Fair thee well me boy as you wonder this night
Be not feared in the darkness my heart is your light
As you go brave Men of Erin
Faith and love by your side
I will dream of your peace in the night

Please don’t cry my Father as you sit by the hearth
I will dance your memories with joy in my heart
I will go now and pray as I travel this land
And live by the lessons you gave

Fair thee well me boy as you wonder this night
Be not feared in the darkness my heart is your light
As you go brave Men of Erin
Faith and love by your side
I will dream of your peace in the night

Please don’t cry my Children
As you stand by my Grave
I have danced your memories all of my days
I will go now and pray as I travel this land
And live be the lessons you gave

Old Friend

January 16, 2009

Nick-
I hope you guys had a great new year. We are in the middle of the ups and downs. We had Gavin's b-day, Christmas, New Year's, next we will have Bobby's b-day, your end of watch day, Payton's b-day, Grandpa's death date & Mom's b-day.

This year will be 5 years. Sometimes, it feels like it is forever and other times it feels like it just happened. I wish you could still be here with us. I don't think I will ever find out the real reason why you had to be taken. I still have the guest list for Gavin's 1st b-day that you filled out when I did the invitations for you. I am going to give it to Gavin when he is older. I think it is something he will want.

Gavin is so much like you more everyday. I know he misses you so much. He loves you so much and always wants to hear stories about you. I am not sure who had more fun at the hockey game. Dad or Bobby and Gavin. They were all so excited when the got back to Mom and Dad's.. I haven't seen Dad that happy for a long time. He had the boys there and two of his very good friends with him.

Payton wanted to tell you thank you for her christmas present. She loves it and tells everyone what she got and that it was from her Uncle Nick.

I have to go now but just wanted to say hi and let you know that we are thinking about you and love you.

Kel

January 6, 2009

Uncle Nick,
Merry Christmas Nick. Thank you for the gifts. I love you.
Love,
Bobby

Bobby
Nicks nephew

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas Nick!

I hope your having a great day. We always wish you were here with us. I know your in a better place and someday we will be together again. The holidays are hard times for us. You always give us a sign to let us know your with us. I am so greatful for that.

I love you,
Heather

Heather
Nicks Sister

December 25, 2008

Nick - Merry Christmas. Please watch over your family especially your Mom - help her find the answers to her cure.

Love Always

Anonymous

December 25, 2008

NICK:

Merry Christmas... I hope things are going well. Mom and I are doing okay, just taking one day at a time. Mom is such a wonderful person, so unselfish and always worrying about everyone else. She is in so much pain and so scared about what the future will hold.

Last Saturday night, Gavin and Bobby had so much fun at the Blues Game. They were so excited that they were able to meet the players before the game. John Frank, John Gavin and I laughed the entire night.

Thank you for talking to Gavin and I on Sunday. It is truly amazing how you know the perfect time to let us know that you are nearby.

Last night, Christmas Eve, we spent the evening with some very good friends. It was good for Mom and I to get out and relax during these stressful times.

Well I better get going. It will be great to watch Payton and Bobby today as they enjoy Christmas. We will be by to see you in a little bit.

Make sure that you watch over Gavin everyday. He is such a busy young man and has so much going on. I know that Gavin continues to hurt constantly knowing that you should be here with him.

Love You Forever...

DAD

December 25, 2008