Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

It could have been me. She died a hero, doing what her heart told her was honorable and just.
I pray that Amy stands by my side during the dark times, the times when my courage will be tested. She ran for the same reason we all run...because she was a cop through and through. Blue blood, dedication, it was her job to run so others will be safe. We all walk out the door every day wanting only to come home to our kids but when we call in service we are selfless, we are brave, we are cops. May she rest in peace and may you find comfort in your little ones. I am so sorry.

Patrolman
Ohio

October 31, 2007

I miss you and wish you were here. I'm afraid to go to sleep, I'm afraid I wont be able to fall asleep. Every since you were taken away I have been so afraid. Tomorrow we begin another year, another around. We all love you and miss you so much.

October 30, 2007

Baby......Just come home

October 30, 2007

Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you. Your service to your community will never be forgotten. Now please take your rest. Rest in Peace, knowing that you did your very best. We will always look after your family.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

October 30, 2007

It'll be three years tonight from when we began our last shift together. I still remember the foot pursuit you had the day before the accident. I still laugh about your tone of voice on the radio during that pursuit. That's how we all sound when we're learning...lost and looking for guideance. I am glad that I was given the opportunity to work with you, even if it was for a short time. Thank you for what you taught me. We are all proud of you and we will always remember you.

4644

October 30, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Officer for your service, this writer is disappointed that justice was not appropriately served on your behalf.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 29, 2007

Happy Birthday! I wish you were here so we could celebrate. It seems like when ever October comes every day I try and remember exactly what I was doing 1 year ago, 2 years ago, and now 3 years ago. I go stumbling through my memories trying to cherish those last few, hanging on so tightly because I know what my last memory of October is... and every day I wish more than anything that the memory would just go away. We all miss you so much. I love you.
Love always and forever,
Amanda

October 11, 2007

Happy Birthday Amy!!!

Fellow APD Officer

October 11, 2007

Happy Birthday Day Baby.........We all love you and are thinking of you a little more today, if that is possible.

October 11, 2007

Well Baby....We had Chase's birthday party on the 1st because he had a game on the 2nd. He is becoming a very good ball player. He got the game ball a few games ago because his team won and Chase turned a double play off a fly ball and then made the third out. The only problem is he runs like me, not you. But we are working on it. I can't believe that he is Five. I took him to the park the day after his birthday, he promised that he would ride his bike without training wheels, and he did, he just rode and rode and rode, like he's always done it. Chistopher's birthday is coming up and then yours and then the end of the month. I guess October will always be a roller coaster.

I love you and miss you a million times a day
See you when my job is done.

Love Terry

October 5, 2007

Terry and family:

I cannot imagine how difficult the coming season will be for you, but please find some comfort in knowing that you and your family are in the hearts, thoughts, and prayers of myself and every other first responder. We are all family, and we all grieve for those we've lost, even if we never had the chance to meet. God bless you.

OK LEO

August 30, 2007

As autumn nears, my tears fall freely as the leaves. That cold night, you knew you were in trouble and struggled to come home. With a army of first responders by your side, God took you in his arms. They all stood in silence as the last leaf of October had softly touched the ground.

August 24, 2007

Miss you

August 2, 2007

God bless you Terry. You and your family are still in our prayers...you always will be. When you have a hard day just remember that you are loved by so many.

July 24, 2007

If Tears Could Build A Stairway

If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why

Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know

But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store

Since you’ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you’ll always stay

Author Unknown.

Fellow sister in blue and friend of Terry Melancon
EOW 8-10-05

Officer J. Fullwood
Baton Rouge Police Dept.

June 26, 2007

thank you for your hard work and ultimate sacrifice. god bless you and keep you.

deputy dfdf
baldwin county sheriff

May 27, 2007

I think of you before I go to work, when I'm on patrol, and when I kiss my family goodbye and tell them I love them. Thank you for your sacrifice, your dedication, and for being an outstanding example for women in law enforcement.

To the Donovan family:
May god bless you and hold you in his arms. I pray that you continue to find strength and peace in all your wonderful memories of Amy.

May 18, 2007

I have three kids now and I will never forget the first real conversation that we had...We were on the drive track doing seven step approach...you were in Bircher's group. He was gone so I was teaching your group that day. I had my little man in the baby jogger and as I was speaking to another cadet the wind picked up and it started rolling away...You were the only one who was watching out for him out of the corner of your eye...as if your instincts as a mom had you looking out for my little man the whole time. It was just a moment but we spoke about life and everything that came with kids and work. We connected as mothers and we stayed that way. Two moms with two young sons and the job...You would be a Dr. G Member for sure......Happy Mothers Day Amy D...

3111
APD

May 14, 2007

There is nothing more precious than a mother's love.
Happy Mother's Day
I love and miss you always!
Love Amanda

May 13, 2007

You had to leave.
I don't know why
I've cried
I've prayed
I've built a shrine
But I thank you for something that you left behind
He's my wake up call
My night cap before bed
He keeps me focused,so I do not stray
He is my life
He is my day
He looks at me and I see you
Your smile,your laugh come shinning through
He's brave,He's strong,Compassionate and giving
A big piece of you is still so much living
We would have had more,but he's a handful enough
God sure made him with all the right stuff
So as look down upon us
Please know that we are OK
Photographs and memories will get us through yet another day.

Happy Mother's Day
Thank you for our Baby Chase

Love Terry

May 11, 2007

Mr Donovan, I never had the privilege of knowing your wife, I worked at APD until 97. I can't say that I can imagine the loss you still feel every day, looking into your childs eyes and seeing pieces of your wife. Cherish the memories, honor her name.. I lost a good friend and ex husband (Ft Worth PD), I know the aftermath, just know you have that continual support system, and use it to your advantage. I saw you and your son at Antonios one night, and I didnt have the guts to speak to you. It would have been nice to meet you! Take care, God Bless. Happy Mothers Day Amy.

Julie Dalton-Moore

May 10, 2007

Dear Terry,

Thanks for you thoughts. Chase has got to be about 6 years old by now. It seems like 2004 Police Week was not that long ago & sometimes it fells like forever. We'll never forget that Amy's name is close to Brian on the wall either. Our photo's give me special memories of Chase & our little man. I cherish the note your son left Amy. It's in one of our photo's.
Our Brian is now 8, he also loves sports & plays the Piano? Cherie has sold the house moved to the other side of Ocala. Brian's statue @ The Deputy Brian Litz Building is now completed with memory bricks. I only wish it was closer.
Mother's Day is here once more. It won't be easy but, Amy will be shining down on you from heaven. When you feel the breeze it will be Angel kisses & her wings wraped around you ever so gently.
Your family is always in our hearts & in our prayers!

Love, Nancy & family

Nancy Litz
Mom Deputy Brian Litz E.O.W. 2-7-2004

May 9, 2007

I wonder about Terry and the kids often, don't see them around as often as I used to. But as I stood there at the Capitol memorial service again Monday - the Austin honor guard marching by with their flags, the memorial one bearing a streamer with your name - I couldn't help but close my eyes and say a little prayer for you and all of them.

Although I lost one of my own many years ago, all of our stories and our reactions are all so very unique, and I still can't even imagine what its like for them without you. All I know is that every story I have heard of you, from anyone, is one of extreme love or extreme laughter. Because that's who you were, and still are.

You are still the absolute life, soul, and heartbeat that carries those whose lives you deeply touched continuing forward every day. You are still the roll in their tears of sorrow and the beaming in their smiles of joyful laughter.

Melanie

May 8, 2007

Thank you Sir. I will honor Amy as well, We will be in Washington this week. Gods Blessings on you and your children.

Bonnie Stewart
Mother/ Officer Greg Stewart EOW May 15, 2006 Beeville PD, Texas

May 7, 2007

I took Chase bowling yesterday and at one point i felt like you were there. He was getting aggravated because he couldn't bowl like everyone else. His ball would move slowly down the lane...bumping back and forth off the bumpers. At one point he rolled/threw/dropped the ball and it looked like it was headed for the bumper as usual...well it curved back and went straight down the lane with out even touching a bumber and knocked all but i think 1 pin down. He is getting so big i can hardly even pick him up anymore. You would be very happy to know he is a good little golfer, we play mini golf and he gets more "hole in one's" than i do!!!!! I love you and i wish more than anything that you could be here with us.
Love forever and always,
Amanda

March 12, 2007