Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Officer Down", the most disturbing words for a police officer, dispatcher or EMS worker worker to hear. You are all in the prayers of the MSP. Officer Donovan, you will not be forgotten....rest well officer.

Trooper Denis McGuckin
Michigan State Police

November 1, 2004

TO THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FAMILY OF OFFICER DONOVAN:
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AND POLICE FAMILY OF OFFICER DONOVAN. I SEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES. TO HER CHILDREN:PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR MOM WAS A TRUE HERO. I AM SURE SHE WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY EVERYONE.

CORPORAL ELAINE HUNTER
CHAMBERS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ANAHUAC, TEXAS

November 1, 2004

Rest In Peace Sister.

Cpl. D. Johansen
Federal Reserve System Police Services

November 1, 2004

I graduated from the academy with Amy in June, and it tears me apart knowing she was taken away from all of us. We have already been through so much together, and too loose another sister is hard to bear. Yet, I take comfort in knowing that God is holding her tight, and is watching over her family in their time of need. To her children rest easy knowing your mother was doing what she loved to do, and in the process protecting all of us from harm. I feel great appreciation that I was afforded the opportunity to meet and know Amy, and though I knew her only for a small amount of time, I feel truely blessed, and her spirt will live on inside all of us that walk the streets she was dedicated to protecting. God Bless you Amy and till we see you again, "I am my sisters keeper!"

Police Officer
Austin Police Department

November 1, 2004

Rest in peace, sister.

Detective John O'Sullivan
Eagle County Sheriff (CO)

November 1, 2004

May Amy rest in peace. May her family be lifted upon by God. May her fellow officers and friends be comforted by God as well, for he will not give us more than we can bear, nor something he can not see us thru. I felt the same loss as you less than a year ago. Stay close to each other. My prayers are with you all.

Trp. Gary Sanders
Oklahoma Highway Patrol

TRP GARY SANDERS
OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL

November 1, 2004

Our Chief, James Fealy, came to us from Austin PD. It is with sadness that these types of tragedies creep into our law enforcement family. I pray for both partners during this terrible time. God Bless the Badge.

Captain Derek Stafford
High Point Police Dept, NC

October 31, 2004

This is a terrible tragedy to befall a police department. Our prayers go out to Officer Donovan's family, friends and fellow workers. We also need to pray for Officer Donovan's partner. He is going to have a very difficult time living with what has happened. Your short time as an officer did make a differnce Officer Donovan; thank you for all you did. May you rest in peace.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Dept.

October 31, 2004

Thank you for your service Officer Donovan. Our prayers are with your family in their hour of need.

Deputy G. Lucas
Comal County Sheriff's Office

October 31, 2004

Dear Austin Police Department,

With the loss of Officer Donovan and the trauma and grief her partner, family and loved ones are dealing with, we want to put our arms around all of you and bow our heads in prayer. As I quietly talk to God about this terrible tragedy I ask that I can hear Officer Donovan whisper the following:


"I am home in heaven, dear ones,
Oh, so happy and bright.
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting Light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed,
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly Trod
The valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread,
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand,
Do it now while life remaineth,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home,
Oh the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff

October 31, 2004

God bless the officer's family in this time of loss. I pray for this officer's partner also. Be strong and try to keep moving on. Be safe and may God keep us all.

Sgt. Paul George
Houston Police Department

October 31, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF OFFICER DONOVAN DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES IN THIER LIVES. MAY GOD BLESS ALL WHO GRIEVE HER UNTIMELY DEATH. MY SISTER IN BLUE, YOU ARE A HERO AND YOU SERVED WELL. NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

October 31, 2004

Our hearts go out to the family, friends and fellow Officers of Officer Donovan. We know that nothing we say can ease your pain, but please know that we are thinking of you.

The family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne co. Sheriff's Dept.

October 31, 2004

RIP Amy, you will neve be forgotten

RM
MPD

October 31, 2004

rest in peace sister in blue

October 31, 2004

May God bless you and your family in this time of great sorrow. You will forever be in our prayers.

L.E.O. Wife

October 31, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Amy Donovan.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

October 31, 2004

OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO OFFICER AMY DONOVAN'S FAMILY AND THE AUSTIN POLICE DEPT. AND TO HER PARTNER MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGHT THRU THIS TIME.
HAVING LOST MY ASST.CHIEF 10/10/04 WE FEEL YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS AND KEEP ALL LAW OFFICERS SAFE.
WISNER POLICE DEPT
CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER,LOUISIANA

October 31, 2004

Rest in peace sister.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

October 31, 2004

May you rest in peace Officer Donovan.
Your duty will now begin on the golden streets. To the family of blue and your family at home, Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. We will press the fight in your honor!

Officer William Inman
Birmingham Police Dept. Alabama

October 31, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

October 31, 2004

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 31, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with officer Donovan,her family,Austin PD and the Travis County law enforcement community.May you rest in peace officer Donovan.You will not be forgoten.Thank you for your service to the city of Austin and the great state of Texas.

Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy Class 89

October 31, 2004

Deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the friends and family of Officer Donovan, the other members of the Austin Police Dept, and also a special prayer goes to her partner.
I hope that Amy's death will help teach others to live. How many times have each of us been involved in a foot chase around moving cars and traffic? Let's all be careful out there.

Patrolman
North Dakota

October 31, 2004

Rest Easy Sister Amy, 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

October 31, 2004