Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi Uncle Tom,
I wanted to see how things are in heaven, how beautiful your view is kind of thing ya know. I cant believe how long its been since you left this world. I know that your kids and your wife miss you like crazy. Josh looks and acts just like you, its like looking at you in our own little heaven on earth. Its awesome. Well, I really have no way of talking to my dad either and I am getting ready to spend another Christmas without either of you. So could u guys hang out, maybe find Chad, Drews dad, and introduce my dad and him. Btw, Drews my new boyfriend and hes amazing. Hope to Marry him someday. Anyways, ill stop rambling but I miss u and tell my dad I miss him. Its not always the same without any of you here.

Kristin
Neice

December 23, 2013

Well dad, today's your birthday and wanted to tell you I am thinking about you today and always. I know you have been my guiding angel as of late with all that I have endured. It felt like someone sat at the end of my bed last night and watched over me. I hoped it was you just letting me know you are there. I wish you were here with all of us and we all miss you very much. We will celebrate your life on Monday. All of us kids, Jo'Nee and everyone will be getting together to remember your life and our time we had with you. I love you very much and I live everyday in ways that would make you proud. You will always be a great part of me and who I am. You were the world's best father, husband and hero. I love and miss you very much. Happy birthday dad.

Tomya Cochran, daughter

August 9, 2013

Two days until your birthday. Been thinking of you a lot lately. We went to Red River Gorge on the bikes this past weekend. It was beautiful. Bikes everywhere. You would have loved it. I thought of you while riding those curvy roads through the beautiful rock mountain walls. So wish we could still share those things. Riley and Syd are driving now. The kids are amazing. Growing up so fast. Still finding little bits and pieces of me that left with you. I feel a reassurance now that you are with us some how. I still miss hearing your voice "now Trace" you'd say. I miss the comedian I remember. How you could make people laugh. You always did a great Bill Cosby.
I wanted to wish you a happy birthday and let you know you are loved, missed, still very much a part of me and alive and well in my heart and mind. Love you Dad.

Tracy
Daughter

August 7, 2013

Just a note to thank you and the Cochran family for awarding my grandson, Payton Stonefield, the Tom Cochran Memorial Scholarship this year.

Although you didn't know Payton, he is a fine young man who will, I believe, use this award to positively affect mankind.

In Payton's words, "This is awesome!" Our entire family agrees. Thank you.

Bonnie Jo Kelley

June 3, 2013

It's that time of year that you would be cleaning your bike and getting ready to ride. I think of you every time I get the bike out wishing we were planning where to ride to. I know your watching over us and keeping us safe. I miss you.
Love you. Watch over my babies for me.

Tracy
Daughter

April 6, 2013

Rest in Peace, Detective Sergeant Cochran. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 5, 2013

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Keep watch over them as they continue on life's path, protect them and wrap your wings around them and help them with their grief. I salute you for such a long and dedicated career in the service of helping others.

The following is taken from a headstone in Ireland:

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal."

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

January 26, 2013

Thinking of you Tom, today & every day. Can't believe it has been 8 years. I still feel the pain of losing you...but am blessed and forever grateful to have had you the short time that I did. Love and miss you...always.

Jo'Nee Cochran
Spouse

January 25, 2013

My thoughts will be with the Cochran Family on Saturday as the Tutino Family gathers to Remember our son,brother and father . We miss him alot as I am sure you all miss Tommy.
Maybe they are somewhere on a cloud together watching over all of us . Jim always was smiling and that is what everyone spoke about and it sure looks like Tommy did a lot of that too. I think our families even tho we have not met will be forever entwined by what happened that day . hugs to you all ...

Maureen Tutino
Mother of Deputy James Tutino EOW 1/26/2005

January 23, 2013

In two weeks it will be 8 years since your accident. It's so hard to believe it has been that long since I've seen your smiling face. I still think of you and miss you everyday. I've finally realized your not coming back and that someday we will be together again. I will never understand why but have to believe the good lord has a plan. Watch over my babies. I wish you could see them now. They are truly amazing. I am so proud of all four of them. All of them tall like you. All of them beautiful with your infectious smile. I love you still. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Dad. I thank God for the years we did have.
Your always with me.
Tracy

Tracy
Daughter

January 12, 2013

dad...
i miss you so very bad. i wish heaven had a phone so i could call you and ask for advice. its so hard not having your advice. i need you so bad. its been a little hard and even harder with you not here. i love you with all my heart and i never stop thinking about you. i have a heavy heart this week, wishing you were here. my mind is racing and if only i could touch you, hug you, see you, i would feel so much better. i guess i just knew how everything would be right now if i never had lost you. i cant even imagine. i dont even know what to say i miss you so bad and need you here. i love you more than anything in this world. i know your with me i just wish you could talk back to me. im still your little princess. xoxo.

jessica cochran
daughter

November 19, 2012

Rip buddy, I'm sure you'd be proud of josh. - d. Fort, evangeline parish sheriffs office Louisiana.

D. Fort

August 21, 2012

I know that the Cochran family will miss their husband and Father on Fathers Day .....my prayer is that the pain is a little less than last year...

Maureen Tutino
Mom

June 14, 2012

Jo'Nee and family not to worry about the slip...grief does strange things to people .....I am the San Diego area trustee for the SoCal board of COPS[Concerns of Police Survivors] and I am trying to help others who have lost their loved ones.
6 weeks before my son was killed ..he was back in Pa. helping me bury my Mom ...so in in 6 weeks I lost them both with Christmas in the middle and that was the last time we were all together . Losing a child is the nightmare of any parent. My other son is also a Deputy and 3 days after the trial , Jim's youngest son became a Deputy and now wears his Dad's badge number. I encourage you to get together with your Chapter of COPS and maybe go to the Spouses retreat that they have every year. My husband and I go to the parent's one every year and it is very helpful Your family and mine share a bond that we never wanted but will have forever.

Maureen Tutino
Mom

April 9, 2012

Jo'Nee Jim was and is my son.... unfortunately we have no contact with his wife ...just thought you should know that.

Maureen Tutino
Mom of Deputy James Tutino EOW 1/26/05

February 10, 2012

Hi Cochran Family...sorry I missed our "day" ....I will always remember Tommie Cochran....as we are survivors of a terrible tragedy that we share always ...I work with Concerns of Police Survivors [COPS] and I am in DC and Sacramento every year trying to help people get through what we have suffered....Jim's son now wears his badge number proudly and is following in his Dad's footsteps . I always look up your Dad and husband on the wall and pay a little visit...it was a hard one this year ....worse than usual. 6 weeks before Jim was killed he was in Pa. helping me bury my Mom....this year was the worst on the date of her death for me ... the bright spot in this was the guy who killed my son came up on an appeal the 17th of Jan. and on the 25th the court denied his appeal and confirmed his sentencing...Hooray ..hope you all are hanging in there... hugs for the whole family

Maureen Tutino
Mom of Deputy James Tutino EOW 1/26/05

January 29, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 7th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace today.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 26, 2012

Tom…remembering the sacrifice you made, and we Honor your memory today…and every day. We love & miss you more than words can say. This never seems to get any easier, but one understands when they think of what we lost. A large part of me died the day you did. Hold onto it until I see you again. Love you always.

Jo'Nee Cochran
Spouse

January 26, 2012

It has been 7 years but yet it feels as though it was yesterday that we got the call and we spent 24 hours praying you would be okay. You are so greatly missed by so many, but most of all, I miss you so much. I love you. I will never forget and I will honor all that you have taught me. You are my hero, our hero and one that few can live up to. I will miss you and honor you today. I love you.

Tomya Cochran
daughter, EOW 1/26/05

January 25, 2012

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I love you, I miss you and wish you were here. It still feels like only yesterday you were with us on these Holidays.
I will always remember.
Love,
Trace

Tracy
Daughter

January 2, 2012

Hey daddy, my birthday is almost here. Can u believe I'm almost 20 years old!!!!?? Its crazy.ive got a good job and I'm doing soooo amazing other than my surgeries. Its passed midnight on new years I did blow u a kiss I hope u got it I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND MISS YOU ALWAYS. I hope ur proud of me. Which I do.know.you are :) thanks tor all the signs on Christmas. U have never let me down. Your the greatest man ever. Just please watch over josh and Troy as they now patrol the streets Bc I cant take it. Ride a raindrops for me, I will see u one day again.


Xoxoxo your little princess

jessica cochran
daughter.

January 1, 2012

Tom...remembering our last Christmas together & wishing you were here with us. We miss you more and the pain of losing you never goes away. Hope you are enjoying Christmas in Heaven. Until we meet again. Love you forever.

Jo'Nee Cochran
Spouse

December 25, 2011

To the Cochran family I think of you all the time too ...especially during the Holidays .... Jim's oldest son now has 3 children since he's been gone . His youngest graduated from the LASD Academy 3 days after the verdict and a year later the head Sheriff pinned his Dad's Badge Number on his uniform...He wears it very proudly. The Memories are endless and he will always be with us. Have a Peaceful Christmas. Hugs

Maureen Tutino
Mom of Deputy James Tutino EOW1/26/2005

December 2, 2011

Hey dad, I wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving to you today and I wish you were here to celebrate with us as a family but you are always in our hearts. We love and miss you very much. I am thankful for the memories of the wonderful man and great father I had in my life. All of us, Tracy, Troy, Josh, me and Jess, move through this life with the reflection of the incredible morals you have given us. You are our hero and father. I love you dad and miss you every day. Kisses sent to you above.

Tomya Cochran
daughter

November 24, 2011

To my dearest family,
Some things I would like to say,
But first of all, to let you know
That I arrived ok.

I’m writing this from Heaven
Where I dwell with God above,
here there’s no more tears or sadness
There is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy
Just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I’m with you
Every morning, noon, and night.

That day that I had to leave you
When my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me
And He said, I welcome you.

It’s good to have you back again
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest; family
They’ll be here later on.

I need you here so badly
As part of my big plan.
There’s so much that we have to do
To help our mortal man.

Then God gave me a list of things
He wished for me to do.
And foremost on that list of mine
Is to watch and care for you.

And I will be beside you
Every day and week and year.
And when you’re sad,
I’m standing there to wipe away the tears.

And when you lie in bed at night
The days chore put to flight
God and I are closest to you
In the middle of the night.

” When you think of my life on earth
And all those loving years,
Because you’re only human
They’re bound to bring you tears

But do not be afraid to cry
It does relieve the pain.
Remember, there would be no flowers
Unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you
Of all that God has planned,
But if I were to tell you,
You would not understand.

And to my many friends trust,
God knows what it best.
I’m still not very far away from you
I’m just beyond the crest.

And now I am contented that my life,
It was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made someone smile.

When you’re walking down the street
And you’ve got me on your mind,
I’m walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind.

And when you feel that gentle breeze
Or the wind upon your face,
That’s me giving you a great big hug
Or just a soft embrace.

And when it’s time for you to go
From that body to be free,
Remember, you’re not going,
You are coming here to me.

And I will always love you
from that land way up above.
I’ll be in touch again soon,

P.S. GOD SENDS HIS LOVE!

Tomya, daughter

October 5, 2011