Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Ofc. Vance during this difficult time. I'm so sorry to hear of another officer senselessly lost in a domestic violence situation and I hope that the community comes together to remember this wonderful hero for his years of service.

Anonymous
Colorado

November 28, 2004

God speed my brother. Gone are you from the hell we live on Earth. We will continue the fight for justice and never forget you.

Sgt. B. Franklin
Maury Co. Tn. Sheriff Dept.

November 28, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
concerned citizen

November 28, 2004

God Bless. My sympathy goes out to your family & coworkers.

Dave Wright /Retired/
Baltimore Country Police /36 years/ Retired

November 28, 2004

My prayers are with you, your family, your friends, and your department. The Lord has called you home to patrol heaven's beats. Thank you for your service and may God bring comfort to those left behind. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

FCO M.T. Hendrix
Raleigh PD

November 28, 2004

Lord, be with our friend on his journey to you. Support those who knew him personally, especially his little girl.

Bill
Virginia Resident

November 28, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Mark Vance.

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 communities.

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

November 28, 2004

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Vance. 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 to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

November 28, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you in your time of need. May God bless and comfort you.

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

November 28, 2004

May God Bless Mark's family...........Nothing more need be said except we grieve for the loss of a brother and fallen comrade. But our loss pales in comparison to the loss of a father.......to the loss of a son. May comfort in some way find Mark's family, his friends, and all those whom his life touched. While our hearts swell with anger over yet another senseless tragedy, let us fondly remember Mark and find comfort where we can. May God bless Mark's family and his brothers & sisters with Bristol TN PD. God speed Mark........

"The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion..........."

Senior Trooper JP Flanary
Virginia State Police DIV. 4

November 28, 2004

What a sad day. To the family, your pain is not to be carried alone. Trust that God will guide you through the troubled days to come and for everyday until you meet again. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer II
Lake Mary P.D., Florida (family in Bristol)

November 28, 2004

What a tragedy another young officer has to pay with his life. Thank you Sir for your service. May God bless your friends and family left behind.

Sgt L Fear ( Ret )
Oblong Il Police Dept

November 28, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Vance family and his friends. I come to this site every day and hope that there are no new names added, but we know that as long as there are bad guys out there, the list will continue. Officer Vance, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten by the Family Blue. God bless you and your family. Say hi to my son Michael when you meet him at roll call.

Robert Gordon, father of Chicago Officer Michael Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois

November 28, 2004

We of the Bartlett PD want to offer our heartfelt condolences to the Officers and family of this fine Officer. It takes a person of courage to charge into the fray, but a person of true bravery to charge into the fray for free, as he had done in the past. God bless, and keep safe.

Patrolman
Bartlett, TN P.D.

November 28, 2004

My Fallen Brother,

Your service will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family and friends.
Rest in peace...

Detective Kevin Angell #2016
Sarasota Co Sheriff's Office Honor Guard

November 28, 2004

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

November 28, 2004

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now

Officer
Atlanta Police

November 28, 2004

The deputies of Palm Beach County Florida honor you for your dedication and service. Go and walk with the Lord, We'll take it from here.

God Bless

Palm Beach County Deputies
PBSO

November 28, 2004

My prayers to you, your mother, brother, and your daughter, because deep down in their hearts we all know that you are now their angel to watch over and protect them. I pray that your daughter will one day understand that you died doing what you loved and that as she grows up no matter what she knows that you'll be here with her through her ups and her downs, her fears and her joys. Even seeing her go off to and from school and every play or sport she so chooses to do, and even her proms and her marriage. I hope that your mother will rest assured that you are still her little boy no matter what, and that you will also be there to watch over her, even though she may wonder how someone could do such an evil thing to her little boy, and your brother, he's your brother, through thick and thin I'm sure he'll stand up for you as much as you will/have him. And rest assured that with your daughter now as you have taught her so many things, she's going to teach everyone else that life does go on after losing a loved one and she'll be able to handle whatever life throws her way. Now your watch on Earth is done, and the most rewarding watch has began, being able to be an angel and protect others with your heavenly wings of blue. Know now that you can sleep at peace at night.

Jen. Sister of fallen leo

November 28, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS THE LOVED ONES, CO-WORKERS, AND FRIENDS OF OFFICER VANCE. WHAT A SENSELESS MURDER. MY BROTHER MARK, YOU ARE A HERO. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS YOU.

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

November 28, 2004

My sincere and deepest condolences and sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Vance. Let us all pray not only that Mark will rest in eternal peace, but that these unnecessary killings will stop. God bless the men and women on the thin blue line. All of you, living on earth and those of you patrolling the streets of heaven, are all truly appreciated. Peace be with Mark's family.

Michigan Resident

November 28, 2004

Sir,
God bless you. I pray for you, your family and your friends.
You will not be forgotten. Although, we do not know why the Lord has called you, may your family and friends find comfort in knowing that you are in GOD's Kingdom. May their faith allow them to realize that you are watching over them from heaven.
GOD bless.

Fellow Police Officer

November 28, 2004

I am so very saddened to hear of the loss of Officer Vance. What a tragedy perpetrated by such a vile and cowardly cur. I hope that justice is swift and appropriate in this terrible case. I pray for this brave officer's family, friends and colleagues.

I am an officer in nearby Avery County NC and I still check this site from Iraq while on military orders here. What a tragic loss of a fine family man and sterling officer, so young and full of life.

While our ranks here on earth were thinned by one, the watch on St. Michael's beat in Heaven has a new officer on the shift. Though we are grieved by his untimely passing, we can take heart in knowing that he is now on a permanent post in Heaven.

Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here. Be safe out there brothers and sisters.

MSG JA Millan, US Army Military Police
-Civilian Officer, Avery County NC
Public Schools Law Enforcement

MSG JA Millan
US Army Military Police, Iraq

November 28, 2004

Another guardian angel in blue has entered heaven, watching over everyone who wears a badge. Your watch has not ended, because now you have us to watch over.
God bless your family and your Department.
you will never be forgotten

1st Platoon
Washington County TN Sheriff's Office

November 28, 2004

To all Family, Friends, and Co Workers:

On Behalf of myself, and the Family of Police Officer Daniel Starks (Ft Myers Fl, E/O/W 10-25-03) we want you to know that you are all in our prayers! The Lord will sustain you as you go through this difficult, and trying time, but just remember your loved one is being cared for in Heaven, and is now eternally safe. We hope that you all remain as strong as possible, and know that we are all thinking of you. No words are quite ever adequate, but Police Officers make the ultimate sacrifice everyday, and our hope, and prayer is that they will always be remembered for their heroic efforts, and kind hearts.
Blessings Always,
Jessica Ruhl (Daniel’s Fiancée) & the Family of Officer Daniel Starks

November 28, 2004