Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Words cannot express how our hearts go out to Melissa's family, but I did get a card that tells how we feel that I would like to share with all of you.
I'll bet you've had about enough of people telling you how strong you are and how great you're doing during this awful, difficult period in your life.
Maybe you'd rather hear someone say how much this sucks, how outrageous and unfair it is.
Maybe you'd rather hear someone tell you that you don't have to be strong all the time.
Or that it's definitely okay to curse fate and throw a tantrum or two.
So here I am to tell you all that stuff and more, to let you know where I stand.
There's no right way or wrong way at a time like this.
However you work through this thing is immaterial to me.
All I care about is that you ask for what you need, lean on those who love you, and try to trust me when I say that you'll come out the other side.
Jeannie Hurd.
Hope you find a little comfort in this and we ache for each and every one that was close to Melissa.

Johnna Colyer mother-in-law Brandy Windf

December 5, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are extended to the family and friends of Officer Foster and especially her two young children, who have lost their mommy just weeks before Christmas. Although, I did not know Officer Foster personally, it still did not make it any easier, seeing the devastation and aftermath that a drunk driver caused and just knowing that yet another one of "Columbus's finest" had made the ultimate sacrifice. As we say a prayer for Officer Foster, lets not forget to say one for those officers that were first on the scene and tried to save her and the horrific images that they will have to endure for the rest of their lives.

Officer Steve Redding #2027
Columbus, Ohio Div. of Police

December 5, 2004

Thank you for putting on that badge everyday and protecting the citizens of Columbus. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers.

Dispatcher
Canfield, OH

December 5, 2004

Rest easy now officer Foster, your watch is over.

Shannon
concerned citizen

December 5, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers my prayers are with you. There isn't much anyone can say at this time that will help, I wish there was. The one thing that helped me, was knowing that Clint loved being a police officers, and would not have traded places with anyone, unless it was in law enforcement.
Officer Foster your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Look Clint up for me, give him a big hug and tell him that I love him the most, you'll get a big smile from him :o) Thank you for your sacrifice, and making this a better place for us to live.

Connie Barker
Mother of P.O. Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

December 5, 2004

May you rest in peace, you have done your time, now go rest high.

Officer J. Whitmire
City of Arcade Police Dept. GA.

December 5, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thought and prayers are with Officer Melissa Foster's family, friends, and co-workers with the Columbus Division of Police.

Rest in peace our sister in blue. The watch is now ours.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

December 5, 2004

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

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

December 5, 2004

I grieve with the friends and loved ones of Officer Melissa Foster. Know that she watches over you still. I pray that your memories of her in happy times will help to ease the pain you're feeling now.
Rest easy, Sister, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN

December 5, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers Officer Foster ~

Take comfort that Melissa is now a blue angel. RIP in peace my sister in blue.

December 4, 2004

We grieve with you. Our hearts are broken for all who knew and loved Officer Foster.

The Family of Dave Grant EOW 5/31/04
Tuolumne Co. Sheriff's Dept.

December 4, 2004

May God give your children the comfort of knowing that their mother was a true hero. May you rest in peace in the kingdom of God.

Sergeants Rich & Kelly Weiner
Columbus Division of Police

December 4, 2004

Farewell for now Sister..we are proud you are one of us and thank you for your dedication & faithfulness to duty. Rest assured that your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

December 4, 2004

My God bless officer Foster,her family and co-workers.My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you in your time of need.

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

December 4, 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 Melissa Foster.

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

December 4, 2004

To your family my heart goes out to you. I truly know your pain as I lost a very good friend Deputy Sheriff John Gunsell e.o.w. 9/12/04 no words can express the pain you are going through. I truly wish I would never see another officer added to this memorial page as the cost is just to great. To Melissa's children always know your mother loved you very much and she will always be with you but the pain of losing her will always be there. As long as you keep your mother in your heart she will still be with you. Melissa if you see my buddy John on your new watch please tell him we miss him.

Sheree Whittredge

December 4, 2004

MAY GOD BLESS OFFICER FOSTER'S FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME IN THIER LIVES. MY SISTER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN. MAY YOU ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE.

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

December 4, 2004

Every day we leave home and kiss our families, not knowing wether or not we'll return. We all mourn the loss of our sister and send our prayers, love and thoughts to her family and co-workers. May God give all of you peace in your time of need.

Lieutenant Leigh Persky
Montgomery County Sheriff, Alabama

December 4, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

R.I.P. Officer Melissa

Ryan & Amy Caldwell
Marion, Ohio

December 4, 2004

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

P.O.
CHICAGO P.D.

December 4, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Foster, you will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

December 4, 2004

To the children and remaining family of Officer Melissa Foster. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Being a single mother of two children myself I know Melissa would have never chosen to leave her children, but God had other plans for her. To her children, rejoy in the time you had with her and remember her in all you do, she will be watching over you. God Be With You All
Susan

Susan McNabb PO II
Greensboro Police Department

December 4, 2004

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of this fallen hero.

Andrew, Police Officer
Baltimore City Police

December 4, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Foster,

Please accept my condolensces on the loss of your loved one. You will be in the prayers of many in these difficult weeks and months ahead. Please keep her love and memories alive in your heart, as you face this struggle. Know that she is a hero and is with her heavenly father.

Her service and sacrifice WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02, Summerville Police Dep

December 4, 2004

Blessed are the Peacemakers... My prayers go out to the family and fellow officers, Ofr Foster, watch out over those who wear the Blue.

LEO wife

December 4, 2004