Grapevine Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, June 12, 2004
Reflections for Police Officer Darren Glen Medlin
Officer Medlin,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during the 1991 Gulf War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 12, 2024
I miss you amigo, I’m blessed that I had the opportunity and honor to know you and call you my friend.
Paco
Jose Fernandez
Friend
June 12, 2024
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
And don't be afraid of the dark
At the end of a storm
There's a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams be tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you'll never walk alone
You'll never walk alone
M. Shimmick #5218
Friend
May 11, 2021
Thank you for your service
Mark Mottola
June 13, 2020
We just want to let the family of Officer Medlin know that we are remembering him on this 15th Anniversary of his untimely, ultimate sacrifice as my husband wears the Remember the Fallen Heroes T-shirt honoring Officer Medlin. Please know that we thank you all for his service & his (& your)sacrifice to this wonderful city of Grapevine, TX.
Rick & Nancy Knight
Residents of Grapevine, TX
June 12, 2019
Darren was one of our favorite Cadets at the Game Warden Training Academy in Austin. I considered him a good friend, I was on of his instructors. RIP my friend!
Major Alfonso Campos
Texas Parks & Wildlife
August 15, 2018
14 years and I still remember that night like it just happen.. Medlin will never forget the things you taught me and the things you would correct me on.. miss you buddy
paco
N/A
FRIEND
June 12, 2018
Dad,
I'm 15 now not 2, I'm sorry for what happened to you. I miss you so much. I wish you could see how much I've grown, I'm taller than mom and Sarah. I'm starting to learn how to drive, I wish you could be the person who taught me. Sarah will be graduating next year, and she wants to be a nurse who helps babies. I want to visit where you were buried, maybe one of the boys will take me. We visit the police department as much as we can and they take such good care of us. So you have nothing to worry about. I'm so proud to say you're my father, you did so much for the world and I want to inspire people the way you inspired me. I love and miss you, you're forever in my heart.
Your daughter,
Laura Medlin
Laura Medlin
Daughter
July 2, 2017
Dad,
I'm 15 now not 2, I'm sorry for what happened to you. I miss you so much. I wish you could see how much I've grown, I'm taller than mom and Sarah. I'm starting to learn how to drive, I wish you could be the person who taught me. Sarah will be graduating next year, and she wants to be a nurse who helps babies. I want to visit where you were buried, maybe one of the boys will take me. We visit the police department as much as we can and they take such good care of us. So you have nothing to worry about. I'm so proud to say you're my father, you did so much for the world and I want to inspire people the way you inspired me. I love and miss you, you're forever in my heart.
Your daughter,
Laura Medlin
Laura Medlin
Daughter
July 2, 2017
Gone, but not forgotten. Rest In Peace my brother.
Special Agent Daniel Mueller
ATF
June 13, 2017
Honored Forever
Eric Dalrymple
Grapevine Citizen
February 24, 2017
Rest in Peace Police Officer Darren Glen Medlin. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Grapevine, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that while your murderer escaped severe punishment on this earth that the hounds of hell gnaw on his bones as his soul forever burns in the lake of fire. May his nights be plagued with terrifying visions of his torment that awaits him in hell!
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX
June 12, 2016
Hard to understand how he only got 12 years and you have now been gone for 12 years. We will never understand but you will never ever be forgotten. Still talk about you all of the time. I remember that early morning telephone call like I just answered it. Some things will never be the same.
N Texas PD
June 12, 2016
I will never forget you my brother. I think of you often and the good times we had. I love seeing Gina and the girls because I remember you. I have pictures on the wall and not a day goes by that I don't see you.
Sr. Officer AJ Gillinger Retired
Grapevine Police Deptment
December 4, 2015
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
June 15, 2015
Never forgotten.
Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department
June 12, 2015
Daddy,
Oh how I miss you so dearly much, I'm now 12 not 2 anymore and in the 6th Grade.How the time goes by fast doesn't it. I'm making all A's so thats good I look at your photo so much. I'm gonna Be a Psychologist so I will be helping people like you did. I'm staying away from boys, well at least trying to. I wish you would be here to walk me down the aisle and meet my children, I've been wanting to go hunting and fishing but mom is not that into it. Sarah is so tall she is 13 turning 14 and the the 8th grade she has a boyfriend named Eli she has been dating him for 1 year I think. She is getting so tall gets that from you hopefully she wont be 6'4 like you. Mom been doing well, I think. I don't really know her age she lies or changes her age alot. I wish you could meet your Grandaughter Kherington she is a mess. Crystal is the same she is Crazy as well! Bobby well he is still in the Navy and I think he is going to stay in until he retires. he has no children yet. Daddy I just want you to know I miss you and will always love you.
Forever and Always,
Laura
Laura Medlin
Daughter
February 23, 2014
Heroes live forever, Officer Medlin, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Grapevine and the great State of Texas.
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
June 12, 2013
Remembering you
Newman
January 15, 2013
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 6th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was also your brother in green so I bid you semper fi and thank you for your service in the Corps.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace
I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
November 18, 2012
Officer Medlin,
On today, the 8th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow former Marine;LEO
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 12, 2012
Rest in peace, Officer Medlin. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Grapevine and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.
Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
June 12, 2012
You changed the way I make traffic stops. I am teaching the new guys a better way because of you...forever in your debt.
Newman
May 6, 2012
Darren,
Its been a while hope your doing well. I know you are watching over us evreyday. I ask that you take care of my father up there and show him that smile you always had down here.
Take care bud and God bless and watch over your famliy
B. Childress
Brad Childress
son of former Gpd Det./ Criminal Justice Student
February 22, 2011
Missing you today
Anonymous
February 14, 2011
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