Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although I only met Daren once or twice, I remembered him as a kind gentle man, which took the time out of his work to say hello to me when he first met me. He will never be forgotten, and may he rest in peace.

Exp. Billy Anderson
Grapevine Police Explorers

June 18, 2004

Our friend Darren will be greatly missed. He was a HERO to us all. For Gina and the girls know all you have to do is call us and we will be there.
Godspeed 336 as you walk the streets in Heaven.

Dispatcher
Grapevine PD

June 18, 2004

I didn't know Officer Medlin, but I lived in Grapevine for 4 1/2 years. It isn't a big city, and that's why it caught my eye. May God be with the family and the brothers and sisters in blue that this man left behind. Surely he will be terribly missed. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynn Rink

June 18, 2004

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and you family, friends and your Department. God Speed

Police Dispatcher
Dallas County Community College District

June 18, 2004

To the family of Officer Medlin,
I am deeply sorry to hear the recent loss of your husband, father and step-father. I, myself have recently lost a loved one during this time of war. The only thing that I can say is that the whole family is in my prayers. Officer Medlin IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE a HERO to America. God Bless.

Trooper Heath Soelzer
South Dakota Highway Patrol

June 18, 2004

Darren made a difference to many people. He was kind, caring and a great friend to many of his fellow officers and their families. Gina you and the girls will not be forgotten you will forever be part of our family. We keep you in our prayers and morn with you in this trying time. We will be there to stand beside you when you need it.

A Grapevine Police Officers Wife

June 18, 2004

God speed brother. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Watch over us from above. My thoughts and prayers to the family of the true hero Officer Darren Medlin.

Deputy Sheriff
Rockwall County Sheriff's Office, Rockwall Texas

June 18, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Medlin for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

June 18, 2004

Although I did not know you well, I will miss you. So unfair that your great life that you lead was cut short by someone who cared so little about others that he chose to drive in the state he was in. Please know that I and your fellow officers care about you and about your family. Goodbye and I'll see you at my end of watch.

Sergeant Neal Maranto
North Richland Hills Police Dept

June 18, 2004

It's an honor to wear the same color.

Watch over us up there.

Officer Chris Bruton
Richland Hills Police

June 17, 2004

It was a great shock to me to find out about Officer Medlin and even though I did not know him I cried because I knew what he did. He helped save life's and protect the community. He will be greatly missed. Mine and my family's prayers are with the family during this difficult time. God Bless You Officer Medlin.

Sgt. Jordan Saffell
Grapevine Police Explorer

June 17, 2004

I live right down from where Officer Medlin was taken in a senseless act. I heard the sirens, but did not think anything of it until i heard the news that morning. He put his life on the line out there everyday and was greatly appreciated. Although God called him home early that morning it was way to soon. Please know that he now walks amoung the angels of heaven to watch over us a our guardian. Your family is in ny thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Godspeed Officer Medlin.

Friend of 2 Mesquite Police Officers
Citizen of Grapevine

June 17, 2004

Our parayers are with your family and the other officers who will still serve us every day. People don't say how much we appreciate our police enough - and for that I am sad.

Please know that you made a difference in many lives and you will live on through your children and other officers.

Rest in peace.

June 17, 2004

A Tribute to the Heroes Among Us

Dedicated to Emergency Response Personnel everywhere and F.A.M.I.L.Y.

Our hearts go out to you and your families. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers. Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough for men who are heroes when we need them, but invisible, ignored, and unappreciated when we don’t.

You rescue us, save our possessions, our lives and our families. You are the heroes among us. You are always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we call, we just expect that you will come and do whatever it takes to help us. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring. We show our appreciation with low pay, little respect, and indifference for the issues in your lives, most of the time. As young children, we want to grow up and be you until we get older and realize the risk isn’t worth the reward.

As outsiders, we envy you, secretly. You have benefits in your careers that our jobs just can’t provide. Your work is not the same old thing every day. You get the opportunity to be heroes every time you go to work. You obviously love what you do, and you’re a family. You have a oneness the rest of society longs for. You care about and support each other. You know each other’s families, share each other’s lives. The rest of us face life’s trials and tribulations alone. You are never alone. You have each other, always.

It is our loss not to know you better. This world, this country, your individual towns truly are better places because of you. To lose one of you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We should be grateful for and to you, and honor you regularly for all you do for us day in and day out without a word of thanks or praise.

We should be ashamed of ourselves; and yet, you continue to do all you do for us in spite of our behavior, which speaks to the people you are. How many of us are willing to do a job knowing we may not go home at the end of the day?

Maybe one day in the future, you will be recognized for all you do with better pay, and the community support and respect you so richly deserve. Until then, hang tough together, and God Bless You and your families.

Anonymous

Anonymous

June 16, 2004

My deepest condolences to my neighboring department. The City of Grapevine has lost a great officer.

Public Service Officer R. Grelle
Hurst Police Department

June 16, 2004

Dear Medlin Family and Friends,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please take some comfort in two verses from the Bible: "Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted." Matt. 5:4 and "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the Children of God." Matt. 5:9. God Bless.

Ofc. Mike Snyder
Coral Springs PD, Florida

June 16, 2004

Thank you Officer Medlin for your protection when I lived in Grapevine my prayers go to you, your family, and friends. It is a sad time when a devoted officer is taken from the force.
God Bless

Deputy Allen
Smith County Sheriff Dept

June 16, 2004

Brother, may God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

June 16, 2004

I went to High School with Darren we were and will be great friends forever
I could never list all the great moments and times we had with are little gruop. It has been many years sense we spoke and I will greatly miss him and miss the times we would have had. God bless him and his family as he will be missed but remembered forever.
Sincerly,
Dwayne Rohlf

Dwayne C Rohlf
friend

June 16, 2004

Officer Medlin....our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends....may they find peace and understanding....thank you for giving your life to keep the rest of us safe from this madness called DUI....Please watch out for your brothers and sisters in blue and brown...Godspeed, Sir....

wife of a Sgt
Macomb County Sheriff Dept, SWAT, MI

June 16, 2004

John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.

Patrolman
Frankfort P.D.

June 16, 2004

Rest in Peace....

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 16, 2004

Thank you for all that you did and all that you stood for. You will be greatly missed by all of your brothers and sisters, who will try to fill the void left by your loss. Sleep well and hold your head high knowing that you did all you could and we will not forget your supreme sacrifice. God Bless.

Hampton Patrolman
Hampton Police Division

June 16, 2004

It was so tragic to hear the news about the loss of Darren.

It is still so hard to believe and I hope and pray that The Medlin family will be taken care of.

Darren, you will not be forgotten! It was an honor to have known you and to have worked with you for the short time that I did. Thank you for your sacrifice.

You and your family will always be on my mind. To the rest of the Grapevine Police Department, you are also in my thoughts.

RB #823
Bridgeport PD

June 16, 2004

To the family of my brother in blue, my prayers are with you. I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort. To my brother in blue, may you rest in peace in the presence of the Lord. Well done brother, we'll take it from here.

Officer RB Owen
Fort Worth Police Deaprtment

June 16, 2004