Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Brother for your service,faithfulness, and dedication to duty. Rest in Peace and in the knowledge that your loved ones are not 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.

January 28, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that "you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of Solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy "about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is "I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works "around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. "Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" (that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, "he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, "he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is "only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan "At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, "I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits (once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, "Thank you and God bless you, son."

Officer David Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

January 28, 2005

With deepest regrets I read that another officer has given his life. May his family, friends, and colleagues have the strength to carry on. Rest in peace.

Patrolman
Franklin Police Dept, IN

January 28, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Officers of the Lawrenceburg Police Department and to the Family of Detective Thomas Cochran.

Patrolman John Pritchard
Vevay Police Department

January 28, 2005

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.


ASST.CHIEF BILL (PUTT) LINDER E.O.W. 10-10-04

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER,LA

January 28, 2005

Brother you can finally rest in peace, your heroism will never be forgotton!!!

Deputy James Bradford
Bradley County Sheriff Office, TN

January 28, 2005

Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers at this terrible time. Thank you for your many years of serving and protecting. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts-Oakdale,La.
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

January 27, 2005

Tom you truly touched my life and I will never forget you my friend, my brother.

Officer Sheldon Rox
Glendale, Ohio

January 27, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May you now rest in peace and watch over us always.....

Amy Caldwell
Concerned Citizen(Marion, Ohio)

January 27, 2005

Det. Tom Cochran was one of the greatest people you could ever know, he will be missed by the entire Lawrenceburg and Dearborn County community.

Police Officer Sheldon Rox
Glendale, Ohio

January 27, 2005

Tom was THE investigator to strive to become for many of us younger police officers. This is such a sudden and tragic loss, it still doesn't seem real. No one ever thinks you can walk in to work one morning and one of your brothers is gone. Tom will truly be missed in Dearborn County.

Kevin Turner, Patrolman
Greendale Police, IN

January 27, 2005

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Thomas, his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

January 27, 2005

Thank you for your dedication and years of service..you are a hero..our prayers are with your family...Rest Easy

Ofc. David Tomlinson
US Dept of Defense Police (Pa)

January 27, 2005

Rest Easy Brother Thomas, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

January 27, 2005

Your life was dedicated to law enforcement and the people of Indiana are grateful for your service. Your Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement will miss you deeply. To the family of Detective Cochran, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Know that he gave his life trying to save someone else!

Todd Fleetwood
North Vernon Police, Indiana

January 27, 2005

Sir your beat in hell is complete. You are 10-41 in a better place, watch over us and protect us brother. Rest in peace.

Friend of a fallen brother
Missouri

January 27, 2005

I have known and worked with Tom for almost 20 years. Tom was a very dedicated, experienced and effective police officer. Tom was humble yet determined. Tom always treated victims, the public and suspects with dignity. Tom taught me that the answers were usually in the details, and he usually found them. Tom always made time for other officers, and I often ran case information by him just for his opinion, because of his experience.

Tom's professional legacy is that there are many Police Officers, Prosecutors and Judges that are better because of his influence and example. Honesty, Integrity, Duty and Honor were all part of Tom's everyday character.

The Citizens and Police Officers of Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Southeastern Indiana, Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky will miss his experience and leadership. I will miss a friend.

God bless Tom Cochran and his family.

Detective F/Sgt Stan Tressler
Indiana State Police

January 27, 2005

To the family and friends of Detective Thomas Cochran. May God comfort you through this time of sorrow. Detective Cochran your work is done here on this old earth and you did the job you swore to do. Thank you for you life and the examples you set for our Rookie Officers.

Chief Roger Green
Kibler Police Department Kibler Arkansas

January 27, 2005

OUR THOUHGTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FELLOW CO-WORKERS OF DET. THOMAS COCHRAN. THANK-YOU TO YOUR YEARS OF DEDICATION, AND TO THE FAMILY, A GREATER THANKS FOR GIVING HIM THAT TIME TO DO WHAT HE LOVED TO DO BEST. HE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN...

GRANDVILLE POLICE DEPT

January 27, 2005

"Give honor where honor is due".

Thirty five years of service is truely honorable and appreciated. This goes for the officer as well as the family. I hope and pray that all will be comforted during this most difficult time. God Bless and Keep You All.

Chaplain Justice and the Bean Station P.D.

PTRL. CHAPLAIN JUSTICE
BEAN STATION P.D.

January 27, 2005

To, The Family and Friend of Officer Thomas Cochram.

At a time like this, There is a sorrow for which no heart could ever be prepared. Please know you have the support and caring of so many who keep you close in thought and wish you comfort and peace. Officer Cochren, Please tell My Best Friend and The best Officer I had the pleasure to work with, that we miss him very much and think of him all the time. EOW 7/30/04,*Raymond Rodriguez* God bless, from California Department of Corrections

Correctional Officer/A Sister behind the
California Department Of Corrections

January 27, 2005

My sympathy goes out to the family of Detective Cochran. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cochran Family and Detective Cochran's fellow officers.

Captain Charles Doan
Plymouth Police Department

January 27, 2005

May God comfort you in this time of terrible loss. Know that Det. Cochran will live on forever in the memory of those who loved him.
Thank you, Det. Cochran, for your many years of service. Rest in peace.

Linda - LEO Wife and sister of
S/A Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

January 27, 2005

God Bless You Detective Cochran may you rest in peace.

Patrol Officer Chris J. Rohner
Licking Memorial Hospital Police Dept. Newark,OH

January 27, 2005

Thank you for your years of service, you are a true hero; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

January 27, 2005