Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Blann,

Rest in Peace Brother...What a terrible tragedy and I am sorry, I will be praying for your family and the Newton County Sheriff's Department..We will never forget..GODSPEED...

Officer
NC

September 9, 2004

Thoughts and prayers to you my fellow brother in brown. May God bless your family, friends and department in this time of loss. Let us all remember your life and sense of duty and the fact that you gave your life helping others.

Deputy Justin Salisbury
Parke Co. Sheriff's Dept., Indiana

September 9, 2004

Stand Together
By Jenn Whaley

Brothers and Sisters of Brown, Green, Black, and Blue
You stand together to never to forget
There are few as noble, caring and true

The badge you wear upon your chest
Becomes the symbol you’re the best of the best
It may at times separate you from the crowd
But all of you know you have a second family that is proud.

Brothers and Sisters who will always have your back
Is something that you will never lack

You are taught to be tough, trained to be bold
But when you get right down to it you all have a heart of gold.

Daddy, get the bad guys or go fight crime you sometimes might hear
As you lean over and reassure them there is nothing to fear.
You are a superhero in most childrens eyes
As you walk out the door and say your goodbyes.

Your families at home cherish time spent with you
But when Duty calls must understand that’s why you were put on this Earth to do what you do.

Your life always in danger when going 10-41
Your commitment to the badge proves your duty is never done.

Here you are together,
Brothers and Sisters of Brown, Green, Black and Blue
Having to say goodbye will be the toughest to get through
But may you live day to day thanking the Lord and each other for what you all do.

Join hand in hand and remember
Our time here is short
But you all need to be true
As you are Brothers and Sisters of Brown, Green, Black & Blue


God Bless our Deputy Blann
For you are now 10-42

God Speed Brother and may you continue to watch over us as you
Continue your duties with the Lord above
For you have become that special Angel
We will continue to care about and love.

Cpl D Whaley & Jenn Whaley
Newton County Sheriffs Dept

September 9, 2004

All my best to Karen and the children! Craig was one heck of a nice guy! I will miss him.

Sergeant Brian Olehy
Indiana State Police

September 9, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends Of Deputy Craig Blann. I have had the pleasure in knowing Deputy Blann and working with him. We will always remember you and the great service you brought to this county. 56-9 Rest peacefully in heaven your 10-42.

Correctional Officer (CO-10) Nicholas Yo
Newton County Sheriff's Department

September 9, 2004

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

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Blann'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 Craig 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 Craig was well respected and well loved.

Thank you Deputy Blann 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)

September 9, 2004

My condolenses to the family, friends and co-workers of this young officer. Such tragedies are hard to understand. Rest in Peace Officer Blann.

Mother of a Police Officer
Oklahoma

September 8, 2004

Just wanted to express my wishes to the family and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Blann. To often in the law enforcement world we do not take the time to reflect on our family, friends and how lucky we are to be part fo the greatest profession in the world. News of Deputy Sheriff Blann's tragic death made me take some time to reflect on life. God speed Deputy Sheriff Blann. Without rules there is anarchy, without law enforcement there is chaos.

Detective Patrick J. Donohue
New York City Police Department

September 8, 2004

Rest in peace and watch down over us as we continue the mission. Your family and fellow Officers are in our prayers.

Officer Koehler
Annawan PD (Illinois)

September 8, 2004

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO DEPUTY BLANN'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO SERVE HIS COMMUNITY. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. DEPUTY BLANN, FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGELS, CAUSE IM SURE YOU WILL STILL BE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND BROTHER AND SISTERS OF THE THIN BLUE LINE.

TROOPER PAUL ARIGNO #888
CT STATE POLICE

September 8, 2004

God bless you and your family sir. May you rest and peace and God be with your family during this tragic time. Thank you for your service.

Leo Wife
St Petersburg, FL

September 8, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Deputy Sheriff Craig Blann. Thank you for your service to your community and to this great nation. You will never be forgotten.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare City Police Department, Michigan

September 8, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Craig, his family and friends as we mourn his scarifice. God Bless

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

September 8, 2004

Deputy Blann, Your sacrififce will never be fogotten. You as well as your family are in my prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo
Jefferson PArish Sheriffs Office, La.

September 8, 2004

To our brother that made the ultimate sacrifice. God be with him as he patrols his new beat. God be with the family and friends in this time of need. Serve with honor and remember the fallen, 04157.

Dunkirk Police Department, Indiana

September 8, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Craig Blann and the Newton County Sheriff's Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Craig... 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

September 8, 2004

May God bless you Craig, your family, co-workers, and friends. You will live on forever as the dedicated law enforcement officer and protector of your community all know you to be. Rest assured, your family will be taken care of----the Thin Blue Line and C.O.P.S family will not let that happen.

Retired Crash Investigator
Indianapolis Department

September 8, 2004

To the family, friends and brother officers of the Newton County Sheriff's Dept. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this tremendous time of loss. Deputy Craig Blann served with honor and pride. We are sorry to learn of your loss and pray for each of you.

We will carry on the fight, trying to fill the shoes of those who have given the ultimate sacrafice for the oath we all take and try to live.

God Bless and rest in peace Deputy Blann.

Deputy Sheriff Ken Davidson
Pike County Sheriff's Department

September 7, 2004

DEPUTY BLANN MAY YOU REST IN PEACE FOR YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS TO FLY WITH GOD'S ANGELS. PLEASE WATCH OVER US, YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTER'S OF THE THIN BLUE LINE.
MRS. BLANN AND FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. THE EXTENTED LAW-ENFORCEMENT FAMILY IS STRONG AND WE ALL FEEL A LOSS WITH THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF YOUR SON, HUSBAND AND FATHER.
MAY GOD BLESS DEPUTY BLANN AND HIS FAMILY.

DEPUTY SHERIFF
SHERIFF'S OFFICE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA

September 7, 2004

MY FAMILY AND I SENDS THE DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY CRAIG BLANN. HAVE FAITH IN GOD, CRAIG HAS BEEN CALLED UPON BY HIM. CRAIG HAS NOT LEFT YOU HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES AND YOU WILL SEE HIM.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON MA.

September 7, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Blann

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

September 7, 2004

To Deputy Blann family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

terry miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD< Fl 11/6/86

September 7, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Craig, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

September 7, 2004

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

September 7, 2004

Shoulder to shoulder
standing side by side,
I.L.E.A. graduates are at
attention beaming with pride.

Thoughts towards the future
of a career that lies ahead,
it's all brand new and exciting
with nothing to dread.

The years will add up
and so will the scars,
responding to domestics
and fights at the bars.

Foot chases, pursuits,
and felony stops,
that is just part of our
job as Indiana Cops.

DO IT RIGHT that's
what Indiana Cops do,
whether we are wearing
brown and tan or blue.

Injured in accidents some of
us beat the odds and survive,
we are able to look death in
the face and refuse to die.

Shoulder to shoulder
standing side by side,
each Sunday in church we
thank the Lord we're alive.

But in Indiana and across the
USA in towns large and small,
black shrouds remind us
of those who gave all.

The battle continues none of
their deaths were in vain,
we make sure to honor
the ones who were slain.

My fellow Indiana officers
in whom I can always confide,
we will be shoulder to shoulder
standing side by side.


Author- Officer Kyle Landgrebe CPD #3274
I.L.E.A. 02-150 163B

Deputy Blann,

My sympathy goes out to your wife, your two children, and the NCSD. We will carry on the battle from here Craig.
God bless you and your family.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER

Officer Kyle Landgrebe
Crane Police Department

September 7, 2004