Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Tropper Tatoian:
I am so sad at the news of your loss. I am truly sorry. Please know that you are in the prayers of many. My prayer is that God will comfort you with memories of his love in this difficult time ahead. Always know that you are not alone and that HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Sincerely,
Valarie
Surviving Daughter

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02

April 20, 2005

Thank you for you service my Brother.
God's speed on your journey home.

RIP

Former Ks Trooper now Deputy Sheriff
State of Kansas

April 20, 2005

Brother, your shift is over and now you can rest. We will take it from here. My prayers to your family. Until we meet... Rest in Peace.

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol

April 20, 2005

Ralph:

Chris and I just got home from spending the day with your family. We will help them with anything that we can. They are strong people and have a lot of support from family, friends and fellow officers. The next few days will be extremely tough, but everyone will get through the emotional days.

You are a great father, police officer and friend. I remember a few years ago when Roy and I were teasing you at work before the Fair St. Louis Detail at Patrol Support. You kept a big smile on your face and we could tell that you loved your job.

Ralph, find Nick and he will help you get settled in heaven.

Please keep a close watch on your family for they will need your guidance and support.

Father of Officer Nick Sloan
E.O.W. 01-30-04

Sergeant Terrence Sloan
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

April 20, 2005

Trooper Tatoian,

Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

April 20, 2005

I feel terrible for this great loss of another hero. My prayers go out to Trooper Tatoian and his family. I pray that all of my brothers will use this time to reflect on how short life is. May God comfort your family knowing that Tatoian is an angel now and will watch over his family and friends.

P.O. Douglas
Washington PD, MO

April 20, 2005

Lord;
We ask you to make a place for another brother of ours, you called him home on 04/20/2005. Just like the many before him we trust youll hold them near 'till there family they see again.
A-men

Rest well our brother, for your family you will see again.

RIP Trooper Ralph C. Tatoian

Greg Wilson
A homeless Officer

April 20, 2005

It is with great sadness, the State of Missouri loses another hero. All of these officers are doing what they love, and pay the ultimate price protecting and serving.

May we keep Ralph's family, new child, and fellow troopers in our prayers.

Ralph was on heck of a guy, and will forever be in the thoughts of his friends, family, and co-workers. Although I only met him a few times, I will never forget the ear-to-ear smile that brought smiles to everyone he touched.

May god bless those of us who protect.

PO M Barthelmass
Eureka PD/Brother in Law of PO Armstrong, EOW 01-12-2005

April 20, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF TROOPER TATOIAN. HE IS A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL MY BROTHER, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 20, 2005

To the Tatoian family, I'am so very sorry for your loss. What a young man to leave you all so soon. May you have faith in the LORD JESUS to get you through this trying time in your life. God Bless

April 20, 2005

May God bless the family and friends of Trooper Tatoian in this time of sorrow. You will never be forgotten for your sacrifice while assisting another injured officer.

DE
St. Louis City Police

April 20, 2005

Trooper Tatoian, you have served our great state well. 10-42, brother, my prayers go out to your family. Your courage and bravery will not go un-notice.

Cpl. John W. Fields Jr. (ret.)
Boone County Sheriff's Dept., Mo.

April 20, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Trooper Ralph Tatoian, his goods deeds to his state will always be remembered. May God Bless you and your family.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

April 20, 2005

My God hold Trooper Tatoian's family in his arms during this terrible time of loss. My heart and prayers are with you all. May the children of Trooper Tatoian know always that their dad is a true HERO and will not ever be forgotten.

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

April 20, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Trooper Ralph Tatoian. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

April 20, 2005

Ralph-
My family's heart broke this morning when we heard the news. I had hoped that after this had to happen to Nick that no other family would have to go through this. I am so glad that we were able to see you at the last Owensville Fair.
I am sure Nick was there to meet you this morning. Please send your family signs to let them know that you are with them. The signs mean alot. We will be there for your family with whatever they need.

Give Nick a big hug for me. I'll talk to you later.

Kelly

Kelly Brown
PO Nick Sloan's sister EOW 1-30-04

April 20, 2005

I knew Ralph through his sister we played softball and soccer at slaa together. my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

amanda

April 20, 2005

Trp Tatoian, your hard work and dedication to the people of Missouri will never go unnoticed. Our hearts go out to your family and fellow officers at the MO State Highway Patrol. Take care our brother we will take over from here.

PO Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

April 20, 2005

Every day Policemen go to work, they serve their country and the people in more ways than recognized. By their mere presence, they protect and serve the citizens of every City and State and deter criminal activity.

Their call to duty lies deeper then what the public witnesses. Every day, every shift, and every hour, their lives are put at risk. Inside their hearts, they have Pride, Courage, Honor, and Loyalty. From issuing a citation to a traffic offender, to fighting the most violent criminals, they’re here to make the streets and neighborhoods safe.

Safe, so that Old Glory may fly proudly. Safe, so that the President and Congress can effectively govern America. Safe, so that the Soldiers may live in peace to protect our Country from foreign enemies. Safe, so that citizens may tour the Country, learn the history, and visit monumental sites that gave America freedom. Safe, so those families can peacefully live.

One day could be quite peaceful, while the next could be time to rock and roll. That is why they must never go against the brotherhood that is formed. City, State, or Federal, all Police, nationwide, has a common bond. A special Comradeship. They are their own family. One must never leave a brother behind, become a quitter, or worse yet, a coward. Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way.

When their shift is over, they hang up their gun belts, take off their badges, and return home to their families. But, their service never ends.

Rest in peace my brother we will take the watch from here.

SERGEANT TRAVIS HUESTON
SWEETSER POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 20, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

April 20, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

April 20, 2005

God Bless the Missouri Highway
Patrol and family of Trooper Ralph Tatoian in your departments difficult time/year.

Officer Bardwell
Grand Prairie PD /Texas

April 20, 2005

Trooper Tatoian,

You're in our Hearts and minds. All of us with The Department Of Corrections are hoping that this message will reveal Our heartfelt understanding of the sorrow that you feel, and may you find it comforting, at least in some small way, To know our thoughts are there with you in sympathy today. God Bless!!!!!

Officer/Sister behind the Wall
California Department Of Corrections

April 20, 2005

Rest easy Troop...

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

April 20, 2005

As a former resident of Franklin County, Missouri, your death while responding to help a fallen Franklin County Sheriff's deputy struck a cord with me. Your service will not be forgotten by your brothers in arms. Thank you for your service! My deepest thoughts go out to your family, friends, and co-workers during this diffcult time.
Salute!

P.O.-Michigan

April 20, 2005