Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Chief Anthony,
I did not know you personally, but thru other officers, and all that I heard was praise. It is always hard when we hear of an officer going down. It makes it that much harder whenit is this close to home. To his wife and child know that he died a HERO and that he was doing what he loved to do. I know that once law enforcement gets in your blood it is no stopping. (3rd Generation)
Rest In Peace Brother We have the watch down here.

Deputy Sheriff Scott C. Stringer
Pontotoc County Sheriff Department-Miss.

March 21, 2007

It's been just over 2 years since we lost Anthony. Anthony and I had a special bond with each other. We started and finished the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy (Class #182)togeather. Our song we graduated to was "Some Gave All"! I will never forget what Anthony told me before we left for the academy. I said "Anthony. are we gona take seperate cars?" He said "Nope, were going togeather as one and were gona finish as one!" That's who Anhtony was. He treated everyone as one and with respect! On February 4, 2005 God recieved a new angel in heaven and angel he was.
Anthony, you are truly missed brother! I can't wait to see you again!!! God bless the Lucas Family!

Tim "Tinker" Pritchett
Friend / Co-Worker

March 14, 2007

To Chief Lucas and his loved ones:

On this the second anniverary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is still with your family. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Rest in Peace, Chief Lucas. I continue to be humbled by your valor and courage and will never forget your sacrifice.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Chief Lucas gave to his community and the citizens of Mississippi, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 4, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 4, 2007

WE REMEMBER AND HONOR YOU TODAY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
YOU GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, YOUR LIFE.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS AS THEY REMEMBER YOU TODAY.

LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON CO., TN. DEPUTY SHERIFF:
DONALD K. BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01

February 4, 2007

Thank you for your service. RIP Sir.

David
brother of LAPD gang ofcr

February 4, 2007

Gone, but definately not forgotten. May you rest in eternal peace forever. God Bless You!

Wife of a NYSP Trooper

February 4, 2007

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Capt. Shannon Yates
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

February 3, 2007

Remembering you and your family this Christmas season. Until we meet again.....

Field Officer John Edwards
Ms.Dept. of Corrections

December 17, 2006

We will be in Washington with honor and respect to hear your name read.

Chief Joe Clark rode in honor of our son Matthew last year and Matthew's sister Jessica is riding with the Unity Tour this year in honor of her brother and his fellow officers.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

May 2, 2006

I have the honor of riding in your memory this year with the 2006 Police Unity Tour. 400 police officers from around the country will depart from New Jersey on our bicycles and head out to Washington DC. I will then hand over a wrist band, which I am wearing now with your name on it to your family. The trip is a little over 300 miles in honor of you and the rest of our fallen brothers and sisters from the past year. God Bless you and your family.

Chief Joseph F. Clark, Jr.
North Caldwell Police, New Jersey

April 28, 2006

To Chief Anthony Dwight Lucas, and his loved ones:

It has been thirteen months since your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
I hope our paths cross in D.C.

Chief Lucas, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Chief Lucas.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Chief Lucas gave to his community and the citizens of Mississippi, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 4, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 16, 2006

You were a good friend, and a great cop. We all miss you! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for your service...see you soon, brother!

Andy Round L-43
Lowndes S.O.

MA2 Andy Round
US Navy Police

February 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends as the one year anniversary of your tragic death passes. I am very sorry that they must walk this painful journey. May you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten; you are truly a hero.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

February 5, 2006

There are messages on your site from all across the United States.
Your death touches us all and your
life mattered to us. I wish those young kids could know what was taken from us that day. It's hard to
understand what they were thinking.
You were gone in a heartbeat and
we miss you. Our hearts go out to
your loved ones and especially your
wife and son Kyle.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

February 4, 2006

G-d's Blessings on your family.

February 4, 2006

Please know that you and your family are still in our thoughts and prayers on this one year anniversary of your death. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas dEOW 11.05.04

February 4, 2006

It will be one year that you were called away. For some people in your family it will feel like a lifetime ago that they last heard you speak to them or touch you. You will always be in their hearts and will never be forgotten. The Blue Family will also see that you are never forgotten. Chief, you are a true hero. Keep watch over your family and protect and guide them. Help ease some of their pain as I know they have broken hearts that will never truely mend. God be with you and your family.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

January 31, 2006

AS A CLOSE FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE WE STILL AND WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU. YOU LEFT US DOING WHAT YOU LOVED TO DO. PROTECTING AND SERVING. OUR DEPT. AND THIS COUNTY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. GOD BLESS PENNY AND KYLE.

SHERIFF DOUG MCHAN
CHOCTAW COUNTY SHERIFF"S DEPT.

January 7, 2006

HOLIDAY:

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

To the family and friends of Chief Lucas and his co-workers in the French Camp Police Department and the Mississippi Dept. of Corrections:

On behalf of our entire family, we extend our deepest condolences to you on the grievous loss you suffered when Chief Lucas was so brutally murdered. I am sure this was a devastating blow to the entire community as well. Please know that we grieve for you and with you. I am glad that there has been some measure of justice for this senseless and horrific crime. As a Californian, it is amazing that this case has already been disposed of and sentence rendered. The justice system in California moves much slower, and I know the legal proceedings were hard on your family. Our family will keep Chief Lucas and his loved ones in our prayers...there is no distance between our hearts. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for Chief Lucas for the service he gave to his community and the citizens of Mississipi, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made in the line of duty.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

September 1, 2005

God Bless Chief Lucas,his families and the French Camp Police Department!You will be missed by ALL and forgotten by NONE!My Thoughts and Prayers are with Chief Lucas,His families,and this Department!Thank you Brother for Service well done,Rest In Peace now as the rest of your Law Enforcement Brothers and Sisters will continue the fight on the Streets for You as You Patrol the streets of Heaven until we see you again !

Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office , Louisville Kentucky

April 1, 2005

HAPPY EASTER ANTHONY

March 27, 2005

Thank you for your service.

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

March 23, 2005

Anthony, you were loved and respected. We will never forget you.

Tara Frazier
Mississippi Department of Corrections

March 9, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in southeast Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Anthony did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Anthony be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Chief Lucas' family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Anthony is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Anthony was well respected and well loved. Anthony sounds like an amazing man. You were blessed to have had him in your life, even for a short time.

Thank you Chief Lucas for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

March 6, 2005