Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will never be forgotten for your sacrifice.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 27, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Cochran family during this time of heartache and grief. May God look down on you and comfort you. I hope all the brothers and sisters in law enforcement in Tom's area come to aid and comfort the Cochran family. Rest in Peace.

Robert Gordon, father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Asst. Chief, Ret. Robert Gordon
Riverside PD, IL

January 27, 2005

Thank you for your many years of dedicated service our brother in blue. We now have the watch.

Ofc. J.D. Brooks
Taneytown Maryland Police Department

January 27, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

January 27, 2005

I worked with Tom for 25 years he was more than a fellow officer to me, he was my BEST FRIEND and and served as the older brother I never had. Tom was one of the best police officers I will ever know. I will miss him more than anyone can imagine.

First Sergeant Mike Horton
Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

January 27, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

January 27, 2005

May God comfort those you left behind and keep safe your brothers and sisters in law enforcement. Thank you for your bravery and so very many years of service. Rest in heavenly peace.

Michigan

January 27, 2005

Dear Sir, may you rest in peace. You dedicated over half of your life serving the citizens of your community. Your dedication will never be forgotten. You are a true hero.

Officer J. Brock
Lawrenceburg, KY Police Dept

January 27, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Detective Cochran. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Detective and thank you for you many years of protecting us all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

January 27, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten. my prayers and thoughts go out to your family, friends, and co-workers.

Cpl. Kevin Kitchen
Alexandria Police Dept. Alexandria,LA.

January 27, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

January 27, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Detective Thomas Cochran's family, friends, and co-workers with the Lawrenceburg Police Department.

God bless and rest in peace our brother in blue. The watch is now ours.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

January 27, 2005

Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County Illinois Sheriff's Department

January 27, 2005

Mom and her son strolling down the street,
Passed a policeman walking his beat,
Mom says to her son, "See that man?
When you need help, he'll do all he can."

"He'll protect you when things get too tough,
He'll save you when people get too rough.
He'll stop you from doing something bad,
He'll comfort you if you are alone and sad."

The young officer turned with a smile,
He said, "That's the best thing I've heard in awhile.
It's nice to know you feel that way,
Because we sure don't hear it everyday."

The boy passed the officer all the time before school,
He began to think being a cop would be cool.
"If I could wear that badge and have a gun,
Shooting up bad guys could be tons of fun."

Then one day the boy thought and found,
That for days had not seen his friend around.
His mom said "I've got bad news for you
Because there is something sad we must go do."

The boy wore a nice shirt and had his shoes tied,
While his mom told him his friend the officer had died.
He left his friends, his family, his wife,
All just to protect his way of life.

The boy has now grown into a man,
And he is protecting us in the only way he can.
He passes a mom and young boy on the street,
While he is out walking his beat.

The little boy looked at the new officer in awe,
Like he was the neatest thing that he ever saw.
The young cop crouched down with a smile,
And said to the mom, "That's the best thing I've seen in awhile."

By Michelle Lea.

Rest In Peace Brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Wichita Police Department

January 27, 2005

Rest in Peace, Brother. Your many years of dedicated service will not be forgotten. May you enjoy the company of all those who have gone before you and welcome those who have yet to be called. Watch over your family and your brothers & sisters in blue. Help them to find strength in each other so they may carry on and keep them from harm.

A Squad
Woodbridge CT PD

January 27, 2005

Det. Thomas may you rest in peace and may God take care of you now. Please watch over all of your brother and sister officers and protect them. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family and friends. Detective, you will always be remembered as a True Hero! God Bless.

Officer
Middletown PD

January 27, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Cochran. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

January 26, 2005

My thougths and prayers are with Detective Cochran's family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - Surviving Spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

January 26, 2005

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 Detective Thomas Cochran.

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

January 26, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

January 26, 2005

Your tour of duty has ended by having given the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your service to your department and community.
You will not be forgotten by those whose lives you touched.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and
your fellow officers as they mourn your untimely loss.

† Rest In Peace, Detective Cochran, May God Bless You †

Jeffrey Williams
Highland, Indiana

January 26, 2005

you will be missed we will take it from here rest in peace brother.

Reserve Deputy/D.O Doug Crisp
Lyon County sheriff dept kansas

January 26, 2005

Thank you for doing a job so few are capable of doing. You truly are a Hero.

Marion, Ohio

January 26, 2005

Detective Thomas, You are a true hero.

Officer Randy M Taylor
US DOJ

January 26, 2005

"One thing I know: the only ones who will be really happy are those who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schwietzer.
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Detective Thomas Cochran. Nothing can replace him, but I pray that your memories of him in happy times will help to ease the pain you're feeling now.
Det. Cochran did not lose his life; he gave it in service to his community. God bless him for his service, and his sacrifice.
Rest easy, Brother; you will not be forgotten.

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

January 26, 2005