Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

From the officers of Park City P.D., Please accept our prayers and gratitude for your service. Continue to patrol and know that your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Park City Police Dept, Park City, KS

February 4, 2005

Tom Cochran was my grandfather and he was the best. He always told me life was a gift from god and that never take it for granted. He always taught me right from wrong and taught me to go the right way in my future. I will miss him so much and my love goes out for him and the rest of my family. I love you Grandpa, Jo'Nee and my mom Tracy Caswell (Cochran). You will be missed Grandpa!

Zachary Greathouse (Oldest Grandson)
Son of Deputy Coroner Tracy L. Caswell

February 4, 2005

Tom Cochran was a great guy.I knew him personly.He always stopped me when i was riding my bike and he was always yelling at me telling me to get out of the road.Tom was a great police officer and he is well missed by everyone that knew him and even the citizen's that didnt know him.Tom will be well missed and will always be in my heart.My support goes out to his whole family.I miss you Tom.

Kendle Davis Jr.
Kendle Davis Jr. son of Kendle Davis Sr. Greendale Police

February 4, 2005

Tom was a great guy and I know he influenced my dad and a lot of officers. He was a great guy to know, he could put a smile on anyones face no matter how sad or mad you were. He is well missed. My love goes out to his whole family. We are here for you. Rest in peace Tom. Love you and miss you.

Kayla Davis
Daughter of Kendle Davis Greendale Police

February 4, 2005

Tom,
Thank you for your service. You will NEVER be forgotten. May God bless you.

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office

February 4, 2005

On behalf of all of the officers and staff of the Westworth Police Department, our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Detective Cochran. He has made the ultimate sacrifice in the interest of making this world a better place to exist. Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Glenn Lipperdt
Westworth Police Department, TX

February 4, 2005

Tom loved being an officer. I knew him his entire career. He wasn't only an officer in iniform but, out of uniform as well. He carried every case with him in his heart, that is what made him good. The heart is a powerful thing, it is what pushed him to finish that case, to find the answers. He was truly born to do the job of a police officer. I admired him for that. I often wonder how he could deal with the awful thing he had to deal with as a detective and to continue to give it his all. I then realized he never thought of the victims as just some person he didn't know they were people he cared about like family and was determined to give them the justice they deserved. He had that tatooed on his forearm for all to see "JUSTICE" You see I was one of his biggest fans....I am his daughter.
Thanks to all of you for supporting us.

Tracy Caswell, Deputy Coroner
Dearborn Co. Coroners Dept.

February 4, 2005

I HAVE WORKED WITH TOM COCHRAN SERVERL YEARS ON DIFFERENT CASE'S AND DIDN'T KNOW A BETTER MAN. GOD BLESS YOU TOM AND YOUR FAMILY.
I'LL SEE YOU SOME DAY. JUST TO YOUNG

MAJOR LOREN D BAKER
FRANKLIN CO. SHERIFF'S DEPT.

February 3, 2005

The loss of my brother in law has been a life changing experience. I have developed an overwhelming respect for police officers and firemen who risk there lives every day to make our community a better place to live.
Tom always took care of me and my 2 girls when ever we needed anything. Now he is our angel who will look out for us from heaven. We love you Tom.

FAMILY / CHERYL

February 3, 2005

Rest in Peace.

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI Agents Association

February 3, 2005

Having met Tom just over a year ago, I couldn't help but notice his quiet confidence as he was tracking down leads on a bank robbery. Though I only spent a short time with him, his desire to leave no stone unturned was quite astonishing. He continually thanked me for assisting him, though he was the one that deserved the thanks, for he lead by example. To his family, friends, and co-workers at Lawrenceburg P.D., please accept my sincerest condolences as we pay tribute to one of the finest to have walked the beat.

Respectfully,

Det. Terry Zimmerman
Reading Police Dept. Ohio

Det. Terry Zimmerman
Reading, Ohio

February 2, 2005

I just wanted to say thanks for always being there Tom, and you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and I will see you again some day.
From the Lanning family our deepest sympathy goes out to Jonee and the rest of the Cochran family.

K-9 Officer Mike Lanning
Lawrenceburg Police Department

February 2, 2005

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

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

February 2, 2005

Tom was a great man. He will be missed by all. I only had the oppurtunity to talk to him a couple of times. I could tell alot about him. Very intelligent and caring. I feel so bad for the family, the police in the area, and the community. They lost a great man that would help all. Anyone that was able to talk to him, work with him, or be around him should consider themselves lucky. May he rest in peace. 10-42.

Reserve
Local Police

February 2, 2005

You have made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you and your family.
Rest in Peace Brother............. AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 2, 2005

It takes a special person to be a Law Enforcement Officer. I thank you for your many years of service in the profession. May you rest in peace brother knowing your hours of great service here are through. God Bless family and friends, they'll be in all of our prayers.

Police Officer
Mille Lacs, Minnesota

February 2, 2005

Off and away he went, the eagle flies high, "wait" a voice says, "I must say goodbye" then another voice says, "Its ok son, those who knew you, loved you, and in that grace, it was your goodbye." "Enter My Kingdom now and rest your feet, down on Earth you worked your beat, here angels sing loudly, "Welcome home Thomas Cochran, welcome home"

God Bless you and yours bro!

Scott Parker, Texas Peace Officer

February 1, 2005

I wish peace for the Cochran Family at this sorrowful time. In the many years I have worked at the Dearborn County Sheriff's Department, and all the Officers that have come in with arrests, it is too easy to take them and their work for granted! To TOM and ALL Police Officers in Dearborn County: YOU ARE LOVED, and APPRECIATED. Please keep YOUR safety in mind as you are protecting others.

Jail Officer
Dearborn County

January 31, 2005

I worked with Tom early is his career during the mid to late 70’s and again in the late 80's, but you could see him developing into a very good investigator even then. He worked tirelessly to break cases and to bring them to a successful criminal conviction. He loved his profession with a passion, sometimes to the point of obsession.

We played basketball together on several FOP teams during the 70’s in the younger years. Tom approached everything with the eagerness to be the best he could be.

I have been out of the career for nearly 20 years, but you never leave the brotherhood. Tom’s death has caused me to reflect on my life and experiences in law enforcement.

God Bless the officers of Lawrenceburg and surrounding communities, many of which I consider my good friends and some I have never met. May God help you through the service and the days ahead. Tom would have wanted you to grieve and then get on with the business at hand taking criminals off the street.

Tom will always be in the memories of my service in law enforcement in the Dearborn County area.

God Bless the Cochran family.

Ex-Officer Bill Sanders
Greendale IN PD

January 31, 2005

Detective Cochran, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and your entire family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. P. Sperandeo, Officer A. Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept.. LA

January 31, 2005

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with Detective Cochran's family and department during this difficult time.


Tr. Brian P. Scott
Maine State Police.

Trooper Brian P. Scott
Maine State Police

January 31, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve for the City Of Lake Saint Louis Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Detective Cochran's family, friends and co-workers. Rest in peace brother.

Patrolman
Lake Saint Louis, Mo Police Department

January 31, 2005

On behalf of the Switzerland County Sheriffs office we give our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of the Lawrenceburg Police Department for Detective Cochran.

Mike McCoy, Deputy
Switzerland County Sheriffs Dept.

January 31, 2005

It is not often you will know a veteran police officer with so many years of service who will continue to work as hard as Tom. He deserves to be honored for it. There also seems to be certain officers in given areas that become "pillars" for other officers to lean on and learn from. To become such an icon can only be achieved over many years of admirable integrity and hard work.....Tom also fits that bill. I met Tom about 17 years ago or so. His work ethic, sense of laughter, and care about his work has never changed. He will be missed. God bless his family. Tom Baxter

Master Trooper Tom Baxter
Indiana State Police

January 30, 2005

You are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

January 30, 2005