Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Amy's partner: We can't begin to imagine your pain & burden. I want to tell you that I forgive you . . . it is appearant that Amy's family forgives you . . . and I feel confident in saying that "we" forgive you. Please forgive yourself . . . God forgives you.

To Amy's family: My thoughts and prayers are with you as are the thoughts and prayers of a brother and sister police nation. Stay safe.

With love and utmost respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

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

November 4, 2004

Amy, you were one of the most dedicated Officers I ever trained. I played the bagpipes at your graduation, and hours ago, I played the bagpipes at your funeral. I wish I could have been there to keep you safe. You were an Operator to the end. God bless.

S.P.O. Will Pursley #3778
Austin Police Department

November 4, 2004

MAY GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY OF OFFCIER AMY DONOVAN OF THE AUSTIN POLICE DEAPRTMENT. YOU ARE FREE NOW IN A BETTER PLACE YOU WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY! ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS.... AMEN!!

PTL,K.G.WATT
FRANKLINTON P.D. NC

November 4, 2004

To Officer Donovan's family,friends, and co-workers. I am an instructor at the Kansas City, Missouri Regional Police Academy. I reguarly check the ODMP, and post information about fallen Officers on a wall in the academy as a constant reminder to all Recruits and Officers. We also have the recruits read aloud the memorial pages in class. On behalf of our staff here at the academy, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all who knew Officer Donovan. Her sacrifice has not gone unnoticed, nor was it in vain.

Officer Alane Booth
Kansas City Mo Police Dept.

November 4, 2004

Very sorry for your loss. All of us here in Rockingham NC will keep you in our thoughts.

Ptl. KC Smith
Rockingham Police , NC

November 4, 2004

Officer Donovan-
Although I have never met you, I did know part of your family. I grew up in the same area as you, and knew your husband when he was part of the karate school in upstate New York. To the Donovan's you will be in my thoughts and prayers. God's speed!

Police Officer
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

November 4, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ofc. Donovan's family, friends and fellow officers and we mourn with you.

Sgt. Al Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office, Yuma, AZ

November 4, 2004

My prayers, thoughts and condolences go out to your husband, family and children. I tested on the obstacle course with Amy during the application process for APD. Amy left a lasting impression. Although I missed qualifying by three seconds, I was glad to see Amy make it. I saw her determination and spirit.
Amy, thank you for doing your best to protect us and keep Austin safe. You are now in Heaven protecting us and patrolling your new watch. God Speed

PC
Austin Police

November 4, 2004

I pray for peace and comfort for your family and friends and hope they find strength in the heart felt reflections that have been left here by your extended law enforcement family. You are never alone and always remembered. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming. “Go rest high on the mountain”

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

November 4, 2004

To Amy's husband and children, my prayers are with you and I know your pain as my son and I lost our wife and mother in July. Trust in God for He can and will bring you through. Another fine officer joins the ranks in Heaven. God Keep.
SRO
Johnson City, TN

SRO Gary Willis
Johnson City, TN Police

November 4, 2004

Its with a sad heart this message is left. God Speed, and go now in peace. Our prayers are with you

po
nebraska

November 4, 2004

Officer Donavan...I write with a heavy heart and tears for I was one of many on the scene of your terrible accident. We all think we can save every patient at times especially when it is one of your own, but we are quickly reminded that God is the ultimate healer. These are the calls we dread the most, but we know God is with us at all times during these times. I never had a chance to meet and talk to you in the streets as we do with most APD officers. I did have the pleasure to meet couple of your fellow cadets in last couple of days in the streets and it was a comfort to hear of you. My prayers are with you, your husband, children and all your friends and family at APD. I also say a special prayer for your partner....May you rest in peace Officer Donavan....I will never forget you.

City of Austin Paramedic
City of Austin EMS

November 4, 2004

Godspeed, Sister. Your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.

Police Officer
New York City Police Department

November 4, 2004

May God help you all find peace in this tragic accident. I know that the pain felt by those close to Amy is strong. To Amy's partner I hope you can find resolution. We all make split second decisions in the heat of battle. I know there are things we just can't take back. To Amy's husband God bless you Sir in your true sacrifice. We thank you for Amy she is a true hero and a sister to many.

God speed
Russ

PO II Russell Ward
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

November 4, 2004

I miss you and love you Amy!! I know you will watch down on us from heaven and be our guardian angels. You will always and forever be in all our hearts.
To Amy's partner, My condolences go out to you. To the APD thank you for all the help and support..
To my family, I know everything will be alright because our Angel will be guiding us. You truly were a real mother to me. I love you so much and someday when i am old we will be reunited.

Your daughter,
Annie

A. Donovan

November 4, 2004

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of her friends and family. Rest now sister, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department

November 4, 2004

We all pray for are fallen sister.

Ptlm. Steve Garrison
West Wildwood PD NJ

November 3, 2004

May Heavenly Father watch over your family dear Amy as you wait for them on the other side. Your sacrifice in the name of justice is not forgotten. We remember your sweet life with a solemn heart and continue on in the fight for right. God speed.

Deputy Pete Butcher
Daggett County SO

November 3, 2004

Terribly sorry about your loss. May the Lord grant you wisdom in the days ahead.

Officer J. Pacheco
Maryland Transportation Authority PD

November 3, 2004

My prayers go to the family.
My dad was a police officer in River oaks. His watch ended three months ago. I will keep the Austin P.D. and the family in my prayers.

Bryan Laurie son of Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

November 3, 2004

To the family of Officer Amy Donovan,and to the member of the Austin Police Dept I would like to express my deep sorrow for your loss. And for Officer Donovan, Rest in peace sister in blue.

Sgt G.A Morris K-9 unit
Randolph CO. Sheriff's Office
Criminal. Interdiction. Team
North Carolina

November 3, 2004

Rest in Peace Amy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Words can't adequately say how sorry I feel and if I could take away your pain & sorrow I would gladly do so. You are truly an American Hero.

Shannon Sustacha

November 3, 2004

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE DONOVAN FAMILY AND THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPT. SORRY FOR OUR LOST.

P/O BILL BATTISTA
NARBERTH POLICE DEPT

November 3, 2004

A TRUE BLUE HERO


BORN IN UTICA NEW YORK IN OCTOBER SIXTY SEVEN
TWENTY DAYS PAST THIRTY SEVEN SHE’S IN HEAVEN
GRADUATION MARRED BY A FELLOW CADET KILLED IN A CRASH
SHE STAYED THE COURSE, GRADUATED NEAR TOP OF HER CLASS
A FORMER INVESTMENT BANKER WHO ANSWERED HER CALLING
AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FIRST FEMALE OFFICER HAS FALLEN
LEFT A SECURE, LOFTY, DESK JOB TO WORK THE STREET
VOWING TO SERVE AND PROTECT, PATROLLING HER BEAT

TAKEN FROM US TOO EARLY, IT’S UNDENIABLY TRUE
ONLY FIVE-MONTHS A ROOKIE OF THE THIN LINE OF BLUE
A BEAUTIFUL, LOVING, CARING, MOTHER, WIFE, AND FRIEND
CELEBRATE HER LIFE AND HONOR HER MEMORY TILL THE END
A TRUE BLUE HERO SHE DARED TO LIVE HER DREAM
LET HER BEACON FROM ABOVE BE YOUR GUIDING BEAM

OFFICER JEFFREY L. BECKER #500
PANAMA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 3, 2004

God Bless Officer Donovan and her family, both at home and at work.

Paul Logan, Communications Supervisor
Waukesha County (WI) Communications

November 3, 2004