Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

blessed are the Peacemakers... rest easy. My heart goes out to the family, know he was a hero to all. He watches us from above. Ofr Vance, watch over your brothers in blue as they put on the uniform tonight.

LEO wife

November 28, 2004

Thank you for your service. may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

November 28, 2004

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriffs' Police Association are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Mark Vance.

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

November 28, 2004

I'm so sorry for the loss of your son, brother, and father. We will remember your family in our prayers. May he rest in peace with the other heroes.

November 28, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Vance's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Bristol Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Vance, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

November 28, 2004

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES.
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER VANCE, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

November 28, 2004

Police Officer Mark E. Vance

May you live in peace with your Lord. May the Good Lord make use of your abilities to take care of us here on earth. To your family, friends and fellow Officers, my deepest condolences.

Rest easy, Brother; you will not be forgotten. Your work on Earth is done, Rest in peace.

RCMP A/Cst Rene Leonard Joseph Bourdin
Coquitlam RCMP

November 28, 2004

Rest in peace our brother in blue.

Deputy J.C. Soesbee
Buncombe County, NC Sheriff's Office

November 28, 2004

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

M/Tpr. Dave "Stumpy" Miller
Indiana State Police Dist 13

November 28, 2004

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. What a terrible tragedy. Rest in peace...Brother

Off.Shawn Moore
Methuen, MA Police

November 28, 2004