Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Tal did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Tal be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Probation Officer Groover's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Tal is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Tal was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Probation Officer Groover for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

August 1, 2004

My thoughts and prayers to Officer Eugene (Tal) Groover, his family and to the Georgia Department of Corrections.

You will never be forgotten!!

Sergeant Damon Cole
Double Oak Police Department, Texas

August 1, 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 Probation Officer Groover 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.

August 1, 2004

The officers of the 67th Precinct Anti-Crime Team with to extend their condolences to the friends, co-workers and family of Officer Groover.

67th Precinct Anti-Crime Team
New York City Police Department

July 30, 2004

Thank you for those 22 years, Tal. May God bless and be with your family in their time of sorrow.

Jessica Combs
Charlton County S.O.

July 29, 2004

My prayers and condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of PO Grover.

Patrick J. Donohue
NYPD

July 29, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Groover's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Georgia Department of Corrections. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Groover, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

July 29, 2004

Rest easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, La.

July 29, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Groover's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. I pray God will surround you with His love. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

July 29, 2004

You are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
CHP

July 29, 2004

Today we mourn as another Georgia hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Groover. 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

July 29, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 29, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you.

Shannon
concerned citizen

July 28, 2004

My family is thinking of you at this difficult time.

Richie Grant
Surviving spouse of Dave Grant, Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept. EOW 5/31/

July 28, 2004

My condolences to the family and coworkers of Officer Groover. God bless you and your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 28, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers, my prayers are with you at this time. It breaks my heart each time I open this web-site and see another fine officer added to the list of fallen hero's.
Thank you Officer Groover for watching over all of us while you were here on earth, and given the ultimate sacrifice.
I know you will be missed by your family and friends, but you will never be forgotten...

Connie Barker
Mother of P.O. Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

July 28, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Groover, We will pray for you and your family.

SGT (RET)
NJ DOC SOG K9 UNIT

July 28, 2004

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

July 28, 2004

I honor you Tal. Thank you for your service and dedication. Now, son of the South, go rest high on that mountain . . . we'll take it from here. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.) ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

July 28, 2004

Officer Grover you are remembered. God's care over your family, friends and members of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

July 28, 2004

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you, Sir, for your many years of service and dedication. Rest in peace!

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

July 28, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tal's family, friends and co-workers during this very emotional and stressful period of their lives. C.O.P.S. will be there for the rebuilding of their shattered lives.

Roger Parker
Concerns of Police Survivors - Georgia Chapter

July 28, 2004

Thank you for your years of service Officer Eugene T. Groover. Rest in peace sir.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare City P.D. Michigan

July 28, 2004

Too live on in the hearts of others is to not die at all. Rest in peace Brother. I know it wasnt easy to work behind the wall.

Ret. Correctional Corporal
Franklin Co. Corrections

July 28, 2004

May God bless the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Groover. My heart and prayers are with you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

July 28, 2004