Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mark,

i saw on the website of america's most wanted that they are looking for your killer. I want to say, he will face justice, and rest in Peace.

Paul

Paul van den Assum, Det.
Amsterdam PD, Holland

June 11, 2004

I never dreamed it would be me,
My name for all enternity,
Recorded here at this hallow place,
Alas, my name, no more my face.
"In the line of Duty," I hear them say:
My family now the price to pay.
My folded flag stained with their tears;
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in enternal rest.
My sword I pass to those behind,
And pray they keep this thought in mind.
I never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart and bended knee,
I ask for all here and from the past:
Dear God let my name be the last.
-Sgt. George Hahn(LAPD-Ret)

Mark,
You only touched our lives for 7 short months, but you will stay with us forever. I am honored to say I knew you and will always remember your dedication to "catching the bad guys". You can rest easy knowing that we will take care of your family, and I will feel safer knowing that you are watching over us. Thank you

D. Steele
Sterling Heights PD

June 11, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH
OFFICER SAWYERS, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

June 11, 2004

"Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifing rush
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep."
- Mary Frye

My most sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Ofc.Sawyers. Your heartfelt stories and rememberances at the funeral service made it clear why so many loved Mark as they did. To my Brothers and Sisters in Sterling, know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Seeing the pain you are feeling over the past few days tears my heart apart, but know that we will all work together to find this scumbag and bring him to justice...justice for Mark, for his family, and for the Brotherhood. God Speed, Mark, and God Bless.

Officer L. Hodges
Shelby Twp. P.D, Shelby Twp., MI

June 10, 2004

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Birmingham

June 10, 2004

My deepest sympathy, prayers and condolances to officer Sawyer's family and his fellow officers and may God look over them.
Since our political lawmakers have often sidestepped the call for capital punishment when officers are murdered why don't we unite in an effort to make it a Federal Crime punishable by death which would perhaps more attainable from congress.
I wouldcertainly help this effort.

Police Commissioner (RET)
Warren Police Department

June 10, 2004

My deepest sympathies to the Sawyer family in this trying time. May the LORD give you comfort and understanding. You are not alone and my prayers are with you.

Jim

Lt. Jim Rutherford
Somerset (KY) Polcie Dept.

June 10, 2004

Words can not express our deep sympathy for your family. We can only pray that they'll get through this very tough time and let them know you will never be forgotten. You were a hero on earth to so many, now you can be a hero in heaven to everyone!

Darren, April & Tyler Jones
GPS, Greenville, MI

June 10, 2004

Mark,
My brother in Blue. You are a true hero. May God Bless You and your family.
God Speed.

PO Adam Borkowski
Detroit Police Department

June 10, 2004

Mark, it was an honor and a privelage to know you and work with you. I will miss your smiling face and your positive attitude. I regret that we only knew each other for a short time but rest in peace knowing we will take care of your family because they are a part of us.

Police Officer
Sterling Heights

June 10, 2004

My prayers go out to Officer Sawyers family and friends. May God be with each of you. Stay safe my brothers and sisters. God's speed to you Mark.

Nancy Cadenhead - Detective
St. Louis County Police Dept. St. Louis, MO

June 10, 2004

My prayers go out to the family of officer Sawyers and members of his department. Please be careful out there and remember " When you least expect it, Expect it"....Hopefully the maggot who did this will get his due justice soon......

Deputy William Coggins
Washtenaw County Sheriff

June 10, 2004

My heart and prayers go out to Officer Sawyers' family. My husband, Officer Michael H. Wise, II, Reading City Police, was shot and killed the same day and died early on June 5. Our hearts break for you.

Denise L Wise, civilian
Widow of Reading City Police Officer

June 10, 2004

I will not sleep easy until justice is served for your death, go with God and we all are anxiously awaiting the day that your cowardly murderer will pay the unimaginable pain he has inflicted on your family, community, and all of us who serve. You will not be forgotten, ever.

PT3 George Erdel
Beaufort Police Dept, Beaufort, SC

June 10, 2004

Dont think of him as gone away, his journeys just begun
Life holds so many faucets, this earth is only one
Just think if him as resting from the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days or years
Just think of how he must be wishing how you could know today
That nothing but your sadness can really pass away
Just think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much

June 10, 2004

I WOULD LIKE TO RELAY MY SIBCERE CONDOLENCES TO TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME . I WENT TO HAZEL PARK HIGH SCHOOL AND KNEW MARK AS WELL AS PLAYING FOOTBALL WITH HIM. I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF MARK FOR HIS HEROIC COURAGE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN HIS LIFE AND AS A FATHER AND POLICE OFFICER.IN OUR PROFESSION I HAVE SEEN DEATH MANY TIMES IN MY ROLE AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER,YET WHEN IT'S A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE IT BECOMES GENUINELY REAL. IN MARK I FEEL SOLITUDE, THAT HE WILL FOREVER REMAIN A HERO AND PATRIOT.LET MARK CONTINUE TRANQUILLITY IN HIS OCCUPATION THAT GAVE HIM HAPPINESS AS A POLICE OFFICER AND AS A FATHER. GOD BLESS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

SINCERELY,
TIMOTHY HARTMAN

DETECTIVE TIMOTHY HARTMAN
MANATEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

June 10, 2004

My heart goes out to you and your family, I pray that his department is taking care of their needs and the families needs as well as Clinton County officers did for me in my time of need. You will have many hands to reach out to and never be afraid to grab hold. My prayers are with you. paula

wife of deputy Perry Fillmore
eow, March27

June 9, 2004

We are all saddened by your sudden and tragic loss. Rest assured that the coward who is responsible for this will be brought to justice. We would like to send our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. Sawyers and may God provide you with the strength, wisdom and courage needed during this difficult time. You will never be forgotten!!!!!. Rest in peace

St. Clair Shores Police Officers Assn

June 9, 2004

May God have mercy on you and watch over your family.

Steve
Columbus

June 9, 2004

The lion at the gate is now sleeping but stays ever watchful. A warrior who did not choose but has made the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect others. May Officer Sawyers be honored in the highest regard and may his family some day find peace in knowing he is in Heaven.

Ptlm. J. F. Amburgey Jr
PD South Charleston, WV

June 9, 2004

It's unbelievable what our Law Enforcement Officers go through in our Country today. My prayers and deepest condolences are with your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen friend. GOD BLESS this HERO.
Stay strong, stay focused, and make SURE that Officer Mark Sawyers
will never be forgotten.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept.

June 9, 2004

My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Mark Sawyers, his wife and child and all of our law enforcement brothers and sisters. I have a husband that is going into law enforcement, and I can't even imagine the pain that his family is going through. It takes a special person to do the things that Police Officers do, a real HERO! May God Bless each and every one of our heros in BLUE!

A. Bushay

June 9, 2004

My heart goes out to all of Officer Sawyer's family and friends. Please know that you are not alone through this most difficult time and that he is till alive in all of your hearts. God Bless,
Friend of Officer Jessica Nagle-Wilson
EOW 7-29-02

June 9, 2004

As the wife of a fellow police officer and the mother of a young daughter, my heart aches with grief for Officer Sawyers wife and family. I am truly sorry for your loss and offer my deepest sympathy. May the memory of Mark live through his daughters smile. We will never forget.
Rest In Peace

DLB, wife of an officer
Clinton Township, MI

June 9, 2004

It's hard to speak when one is lost for words my Brother. I'm sure there's a special place in hell for cowards like the one/s who took the life of a Heroe like yourself. We of The Thin Blue Line are proud to call you Brother. Rest in Peace knowing your loved ones are never alone. We are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police

June 9, 2004