Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Mark,
You know, It's been three years and I still remember you every day.

I remember the last time we hung out, outside of work, and it was a blast!

I know we put our lives on the line everyday but we never really expect it to be the LAST. You were more than brave, you are more than a hero, you gave your life to save others...maybe even mine. Thank You.

P.S. You still owe me $30.00

Officer
Bristol, TN Police

November 27, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, NH

November 27, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones and close friends on this 3rd anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over all of them and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and heroes never die and you will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 27, 2007

Just thinking about you today, as always but today was different. Really wish you was here.

Sergeant Robert Caudill
Bristol Police

November 12, 2007

As another year has passed you were thought of,so many things remind me of you and how special you were/are..like when I take my boys for chinese food,or certain lines in movies.You were always so kind and sincere and Ill always remember that. My heart goes out each day to your family and close friends who are now left behind ,I promise you when you come to mind,smiles cannot help but cross the lips of those whoses lives you touched.My admiration,respect and sisterly love is still being sent your way...next month Ill be back in Bristol you will be heavy on my mind.Until next we meet..
xox
Karla

Karla
Friend

August 30, 2007

As always...thinking about you today bro

Sgt Tracey Kittrell
SCSO

August 9, 2007

Mark, you will always be "Top Cop" in my book. I miss the times of running into you at work for whatever reason. Even though the state line divides our city, we still feel as one in times like this. You and your family will always be in the thoughts and prayers of our Department's members.

Lt. Darryl Milligan
Bristol Virginia Police Department

June 25, 2007

Man its still hard to believe what happened. it still seems like yesterday that we were in the academy together. man i miss you a lot.

PTL JAMES YATES
GREENBRIER POLICE DEPT.

May 18, 2007

Well Mark it's over...justice came to Johnson. I'd give anything to hear on the radio that 438 is 10-98 10-8 handled. Well brother it was handled today. 12 brave citizens of Sullivan County took up your fight, and they did it just like you would have, with honor and integerity. We miss you more than words can say, and we will NEVER forget the things that you stood for. Please continue to look after us down here, and one day brother we will meet again.

Ptl Robert Caudill
Bristol Police Department

April 28, 2007

I was in Kuwait waiting to go into Iraq when Officer Tucker who was serving with us at the time got the news officer Vance was killed, even though I never knew officer Vance I saw how much grief his fellow officer was enduring. All of us serving our country and community salute that fallen officer. One last note the killer got his day in court just like he should have, and was sentenced to death today.

SGT Brimm
Bristol TN National Guard

April 27, 2007

I wish your family peace and healing. It is never easy to lose s loved one. From your sister in blue, please rest in peace and may GOd continue to strengthen your family.

APO. Lane
Port Wentworth Police Dept

March 18, 2007

Even though I never met you in person, I've heard such wonderful and warm things about you through one whose heart you've touched and continuously keep warm.

Keep watching over him and us. Hope things are great in Heaven, I can see you smiling.

Thanks for everything, and God Bless your family and friends.
Z.

January 24, 2007

Hey bro, there is a Trooper thats coming to visit with you. Both of you please keep an eye on the rest of us. We miss ya

January 11, 2007

It's hard to think its been two years. It seems like yesterday that we where in the academy together.Rest is peace brother you will always be in our hearts.

Officer William Zimmerlee
Tennessee State University Police

November 29, 2006

2nd year in heaven bro and down here we miss you in ways unexplainable. I can hear your laughter as clearly as if we just hung the phone up or just ended a signal 8. In our thoughts and hearts.
Save me a seat, bro

Sgt Tracey Kittrell
SCSO

November 27, 2006

Officer Vance,

On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sense we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department’s North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

November 27, 2006

Mark, November 27th may be on Monday this year, but to me, it will always be the Saturday night after Thanksgiving. I won’t forget and can’t forget that night. You are missed very much by your family and friends. Just want you and your family to know that I think of you and them every day.

713
BTPD

November 27, 2006

My thoughts are with your family and loved ones on this 2nd anniversary of your end of watch. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

November 26, 2006

Hi Mark,

The day is drawing nearer, and as I told him, I could feel you with him, just as I do this moment which drew me here.

By Spirit, you have kept him and keep all stronger. There are many who miss you and love you dearly.

Hug them closely, in God's trust and care, look after us, and before us.

ZA

November 16, 2006

This day I quietly sit here to pray
That a breeze floats the cheek
Of your wife and daughter this very day
May it whirl around their figures
May it warm their depths of heart
Knowing always and forever
True love does never part.

Dear Mark,
God bless your soul Soldier.

October 15, 2006

Rest in peace brother, we will take the watch from here you have done a fine job.

1201

August 31, 2006

Today is our birthday. Today was our birthday. Just another day as time passes, now. I've nothing to celebrate little brother, except that I know that you are in the presence of God and celebrating your arrival in heaven, finally to have come home after a tour of duty down here. We miss you. I miss you. Keep watching our backs and hopefully I'll see you again.

Sgt Tracey Kittrell
SULLIVAN COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

August 9, 2006

Mark, my brother, not a day has passed that I haven't had you in my thoughts. Some days, I have cried, but mostly I smile. No one knows why things happen the way they do. I do know that you are loved by all your brothers and sisters in blue and we miss you dearly. I have tried to rationalize irrational events, I can't. I know in my heart that god put you here to save me. I am forever indebted to you. God works in mysterious ways. A young girl sent to speed in front of me. The decision to stop her. I hear the call in my zone that you are dispatched to. Three other cars respond to back you. I decide to write the ticket. Then I hear the most awful thing I can recall in my career. "Shots fired....Officer down!" They say that everyone has a guardian angel....mine just happened to be Mark Vance. Mark, I love you and I hope I can live up to the sacrifice you made for me. Forever your brother in blue.

PSO 441
Bristol, TN Police

April 2, 2006

Thinking of you today my friend,your wife,your daughter.My hopes are that they know they are loved.You are missed by so many.It is an honour to say I knew you and your kindness.

February 26, 2006

I KNOW YOUR PAIN MY DAD WAS KILLED THE SAME WAY ITS BEEN ALMOST THREE YEARS AND WE STILL HAVENT HAD A TRIAL YET HE CLAIMS IT WAS MY DADS FAULT BECAUSE HE WAS JUST DOING HIS JOB AND HE WONT WORK WITH HIS LAWERS SO THEY SAY HE CRAZY GOD BLESS JOHN HICKS SON OF LT GLENN HICKS EOW 02/20/03

JOHN HICKS
AVERY COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE

December 16, 2005