Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Police Officer Medlin,

Today marks two years since this horrible tragedy happened.

Please know that you are not forgotten and my Prayers go out to your family. We know that is does not stop hurting, we just learn to deal with it.

Rest Hero..Rest.

June 12, 2006

Darren u are missed..and feels like yesterday that we were cracking jokes at each other..Thanks for everything u taught me Miss u man...

Jose"Paco"Fernandez
Former GPD Jailer

June 12, 2006

Remembering you on this the 2nd Anniversary of your tragic death. God bless you

Anne (UK)

June 12, 2006

May The Angels watch over your loved ones with you and may you Rest in Peace.

June 12, 2006

Officer Medlin,

I did not come to the police department early enough to have met you, though I might have seen you from time to time in the city, I'll never know. You will never be forgotten in the hearts you touched, either directly or indirectly like mine.

"For GOD alone my soul waits in slience, for my hope is from Him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
On GOD rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in GOD."
- Psalm 62:5-7

Explorer Kat Saunders
Grapevine Police Explorers

May 28, 2006

Darren, I cant beleave it has almost been two years. I miss you so much, not a day goes by that i dont think about you and how good of a friend you were to so many people. you will never be forgotten my frined and you will always remain in the hearts of all the people you left behind.

c. robinson
friend

May 15, 2006

Darren,

Just letting you know that you are still missed and not forgotten. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of. I hate driving the stretch of highway that you were on at the time and my little one always mentions you as we pass by.

March 19, 2006

Darren,
I want you to know that you were one of my heroes, and someone I always wanted to be like. While working for the TPWD, I always admired your work ethic and determination to be the best. You wore the badge with honor, and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. One of my heroes is gone, but not forgotten.
Hayden Perdue
Arlington PD

Officer Hayden Perdue
Arlington Police Dept.

August 15, 2005

i went to bootcamp with darren in 1987.
from day 1 we became friends because we were both from texas. i remember darren as a great recruit who always did as he was asked and never complained. we parted ways after bootcamp as is often the case in the military and i never saw or heard from him again until i saw his picture on the news. needeless to say i was floored because i was only 30 minutes away from him on any given day and didn't know it until it was too late. looking at his picture with his babies it is hard to believe that he hasn't changed in appearance from bootcamp.i will miss him and i will pray for his family and friends. oohrah medlin oohrah! fair winds and following seas to my brother. my only regret is not knowing how close you were and how far away you are now.

cpl jack r johnson
usmc

August 7, 2005

DARREN,
MY NAME IS JIMMY I NEVER HAD THE HONOR AND PRIVELAGE TO MEET YOU. BUT, I CAN ASSURE YOU ONE THING THIER IS NOT A DAY THAT YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS DONT THINK ABOUT YOU. WHEN THEY TALK ABOUT YOU IT FEELS LIKE I HAVE KNOWN YOU FOR SUCH A LONG TIME, BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN THEIR HEARTS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

JAILER JIMMY POLLOZANI
GRAPEVINE PD

July 27, 2005

MY BROTHER DARREN,MY BROTHER IN BLUE. YOU WILL BE MISSED A GREAT DEAL. GOD HAS YOU HOME WITH HIM NOW AND HE HAS YOUR FAMILY IN HIS HANDS. I JUST WISHED THAT I KNOWN ABOUT YOU IN A DIFFERENT WAY. FROM WHAT I AM INFORMED OF YOU ARE A GREAT MAN. GOD SPEED MY BROTHER IN BLUE. GOD SPEED.

TONEY L. WALKER
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS

July 21, 2005

rip may godsend love and watch over your famliy thank you for what you did it truly is a responsibilty alot of pepole couldnt do thanks to all your brothers and sisters all over that do that job god bless

June 19, 2005

although i never knew you i feel as though you made an impact on my life may the lord be with your spirit and watch over your famliy

brad son of grapevine det.

June 18, 2005

My thoughts and prayers were with your family and loved ones on the one year anniversary of your death. Thank you for doing your job and protecting the streets! You are greatly appreciated!

June 13, 2005

On the first anniversary of your death I salute you and your family! I am so sorry for the pain they must deal with every day. I sincerely pray the God will provide the necessary strength for all of you each day. This husband, father, friend, family member and warrior officer sets an example for us all! 6-12-05

Anonymous

June 12, 2005

I recently attended the Police Memorial in Austin and the National Memorial in Washington and they both were just beautiful and moving. I wanted to thank you again for serving and protecting. I proudly have my blue ribbon on my car and my blue light in my window for all of our HEROS.

Shirley Roberts - La.
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

June 11, 2005

Darren, it has been one year since you were taken from everyone that loved and cared about you. Please know that everyone still talks about you, misses you and will never forget you. You are a true hero and inspiration to all of us.

June 11, 2005

Darren its me Paco, I just want you to know that I miss you,and its about to be a year since you have been taken from us. I remember that nite me and you were just poking fun at each other that nite in the jail...You seem tried but glad that I was making you laugh that nite.. Darren Iam sorry its taken me this long to write you a message, but dont think that I have not thought of you cause I have everyday..Darren Iam glad that I had the honor of working with you....


P.s. Dont worry I still will give Marc a hard time...

Jose "Paco" Fernandez
Former Grapevine Jailer

June 7, 2005

The credit belongs to the one who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly. So that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

Terry Donovan
spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan Austin P.D. E.O.W. 31 Oct 2004
2005-05-10

Terry Donovan

June 5, 2005

Gina, you may not remember me. Four years ago I bought the house you and Darren owned in The Colony. I sold it a year later after I met and married a wonderful man who happens to be a Garland Police Detective. I never knew about what happened to Darren until a few weeks ago when I heard a bit on the radio about a tribute to fallen officers. I just want you to know that I can imagine your pain and anguish and it is something I have feared ever since I, myself, married an officer. I only saw Darren once as he was leaving for work that day that I was to view your house, but I wanted you to know that I did remember you two and your family and when I heard, I was shocked and deeply saddened. You have my deepest sympathies and I can only pray that God will comfort you, as I know very few words from anyone can. I know that being a member of the "family" of police officers is unlike any other in this world. We have every reason to be proud of these men and women who are so often taken for granted for putting their lives on the line every single day. May God bless you and your family.
With my deepest sympathies, Laura Wise

Laura Wise

May 24, 2005

helo
i misss you very much
i lov you very much
i am being good for mommy
i like to go to the police office
i like all of the guys
i love all of the guys
they are nice to me
i miss you daddy
love sarah

sarah
daughter

May 17, 2005

As the year gets near, I don't even know how I get through the day without you... I miss your terribly. I feel the darkness at night and I still hear the jokes we played on each other. I don't ever whant to let you go..in heart. I think about the year you have been gone. I feel the strong pain in my throat to the tip of my toes..

I collect myself by looking at our children and smile. I then begin to thank God for the blessing me for what you have given me, the years as a best friend, companion,my confidant...your are and always will be my rock. I love you for what you have given and showed me the agape love...

I want you to know the family never goes a day without thinking of you.

I miss you very much, and the department is stepping up and is always there for the girls and myself. I know they miss you because the action they have taken to let me know how they love you shows without words being spoken

I will love you forever,
your wife
gina

Gina Medlin
spouse

May 17, 2005

I miss you more than words can express. Knowing that you are in heaven with Daddy and that some day we will all be together again is the only thing that helps me cope with the pain of losing you. I miss our long talks and your contagious laugh. I miss your hugs and your teasing. I miss my big brother.

Kelli Andrews, Sister

May 8, 2005

Darren, I love you, and miss you.

Crystal Free Officer Medlin's step daug

March 15, 2005

DARREN,

Just saying hi and letting you know that you are not forgotten. I keep trying to get all of the drunks off of the road as possible. It is a battle that will probably never end, but it is in your honor that we strive.

March 2, 2005