Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood County EMS (NC)

June 13, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in Peace Brother.

Trooper Albert Pratts
Florida Highway Patrol

June 13, 2004

To the family,friends and co-workers, my prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. My heart is saddened each time I open this web-site to see another Officer added to the list of heros. Know that Officer Medlin is walking God's beat now with all the other brave men and women that gave there life in the line of duty.
Officer Medlin, please look Clint up and tell him I love him and miss him.
Watch over all of us from heaven, your watch on earth is over. We will never forget you.

Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04
Prattville Police Department

June 13, 2004

My heartfelt condolences to Officer Medlin's family and to the Grapevine Police Department.

Also,you have my unswerving devotion to the rest for the job you've chosen.

Russ Martin

June 13, 2004

God bless you and your family in your desperate time of need. We, the family of Law Enforcement Officers, will miss and morn the tragedy of a fallen friend.. A loving man.. A fellow brother..

Officer Martinez
Fort Worth PD

June 13, 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.

June 13, 2004

*One more fallen comrade, is gone and out of our sight. Yet guiding us from up above, always riding on our right.*

God Bless Ofc. Medlin for his work while with us. Be with his family in their time of loss and grief. The fight is ours now. Rest easy brother.

"Blessed are the peacekeepers for they shall be called Children of God" Matthew 5:9

June 13, 2004

*One more fallen comrade, is gone and out of our sight. Yet guiding us from up above, always riding on our right.*

God Bless Ofc. Medlin for his work while with us. Be with his family in their time of loss and grief. The fight is ours now. Rest easy brother.

"Blessed are the peacekeepers for they shall be called Children of God" Matthew 5:9

June 13, 2004

Darren,

Your fellow DRE's from across the nation are heartbroken about your loss. We will never forget you brother and we will continue on with even firmer resolve in your memory. Rest easy sir. We'll take it from here.

Sergeant Rob Conley
Metro Nashville Police Department

June 12, 2004

Rest easy brother, the watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

June 12, 2004

The life of another hero is taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Medlin. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

June 12, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Darren Medlin and the Grapevine Police Department our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Darren... 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

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

June 12, 2004

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS DURING THE GRIEVING DAYS AHEAD. MAY YOUR CHILDREN KNOW THIER DAD WAS A HERO. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 12, 2004

Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that killed him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.
The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your home town or in mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
And A Part Of America Died.

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Medlin's family and may he rest in peace.

Explorer Brittany H
Grapevine PD

June 12, 2004

Bless you Brother for your faithfulness and dedication to duty. You are Blessed in that now you see Him as He is. May He comfort you with His Love. Rest in peace knowing your loved ones not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

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

June 12, 2004

Officer Medlin,

You will never be forgotten. You will always be remembered as one of the finest officers and as one of the nicest. Thank you for always being nice to me and the other explorers in the post. And thank you for the service you provided the City of Grapevine. Rest in peace and God bless your family.

Explorer Mary S
Grapevine PD

June 12, 2004

To Officer Medlin's family,
My heart breaks for you. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you the strength & comfort you will need. I know how difficult it is; I've lost a loved one in the line of duty also. You will be in my prayers. God bless you.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin E. Taylor E.O.W. 10-3-01

June 12, 2004

I would like to offer my deepest condolences for your loss, we all suffer when of us falls.

Officer Kerry Kimball
Fort Worth PD

June 12, 2004

I know the pain Officer Medlin's family must be feeling and what they have yet to experience. My brother was killed in the same manner 2 years ago today. The driver who killed him was not drunk, but diabetic and blacked out at the wheel. I hope the family will find some comfort in the brotherhood of law enforcement, friends, family, and God.

Kris Rao Haimbach
Sister of SCHP Sr. Trooper Michael Rao

June 12, 2004

Rest in peace Ofc. Darren Medlin. My sympathy to the family and friends of Ofc. Medlin. To the Grapevine Police Department keep up the good work and besafe.

Cpl. Bryan Taylor
Hillsborough Co. Sheriff's Office Tampa, Fl.

June 12, 2004

Rest in peace officer Medlin. You will never be forgotten.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare City P.D. Clare, Mich

June 12, 2004

TO:The family;loved ones,;friends;and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:--- O,gentle Lord! Keep the day/night watch with me.As I begin my tour of duty,I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tepmted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted.Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers,and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely,after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me.I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE*** Sent to you by the father of First Class Officer J.D.Koeppen,Capital City Raleigh NC, Trooper D.C.Koeppen,NJ State Police and Cadet Officer A.M.Koeppen,Wilmington NC.

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

June 12, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

Rich
Chicago

June 12, 2004

My family would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, & co-workers of P.O. Darren Medlin for your loss. We know the pain you're feeling is tremedous and want to let you know you're in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Fettig EOW 2-16-04

June 12, 2004

A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero dies but one.

May God be with Ofc. Medlin and his family in their time of grief.

"I am my brothers keeper"

109th Cadet Class, Austin Police Department

June 12, 2004