Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Cox,

Thank you for your dedication to your community and your family. Thank you for being brave enough to put the badge on everyday, to face the ugliness of what lives in this world. Law Enforcement officers really know the ugliness that lives on earth, you deal with it and face it everyday. Now, your family has seen what you have known. They have also seem something far more important, the goodness that is also here, by the outpour of your community and brothers that have honored you and will never forget. I pray for your family, they will need your guidance, as they follow our family down this path, please know that we will be there to support them in any way we can. As I watched the interviews on T.V. of the people in your community it reminded me of Brandy. Someone even said, "His smile, he was always smiling" that was Bran. I'm sure he was waiting to greet you, tell him we said Hi, we miss him and love him. Watch over your family and friends, let them know you are there. They need you. I have a book called The Next Place, it's actually a children's book, but I quoted it on Brandy's page once, so I hope to see you in "The Next Place"

Missy Pierce
Brandy Winfield's Sister-in-law
EOW 10/14/04

Missy Pierce
Sister-in-Law of Brandy Winfield EOW 10/14/04

April 29, 2005

Larry its hard to believe that eight days have passed, it seems like only yesterday. You would be so proud of all the kids the day of your funeral, they lined the streets with signs, pictures and a lot of them had on their DARE shirts.

One of the pastors said something at the cemetery: Something about when good people die the angels cry too, in turn there is rain. I will have you know the rain is still here. So there must be some truth to that.

C ya.

Heather
Friend

April 29, 2005

My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace

Ofc. Berner and k9 Brutus
Genoa Township Police Dept.

April 29, 2005

god has a new leo in heaven god speed sir !

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

April 29, 2005

As a member of the Honor Guard and Pipe Band, I have participated in many funerals during my career with the police department. I can honestly say that I have NEVER seen community participation and support like I witnessed during your funeral. It certainly reflects on your character and personality. It was also an overwhelming argument in support of the D.A.R.E. program. You touched a lot of lives. It was an honor to pipe you to heaven.

Ofc. G. Seevers
Columbus Division of Police

April 28, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Patrolman Larry R. Cox and the Chillicothe Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Larry... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-b;lue

April 28, 2005

THANK YOU.

VIRGINIA

April 28, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Patrolman Cox.

While no one who wears a badge wants to be put into such a situation, he put himself into the line of fire to protect those whom he might not have even known despite the danger. While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonyomous

April 28, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Patrolman Cox and to all the personnel of the Chillicothe Police Department who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL (USA)

April 28, 2005

When the Lord was creating peace officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one."

And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order? A peace officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch, and not wrinkle his uniform.

"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

"He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way."

"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "It's the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."

"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, "May I see what's in there, sir?" (When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.) "Another pair here in the side of his head for his partners' safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be all right ma'am, when he knows it isn't so."

"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this tomorrow."

"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on a civil service paycheck."

The angel circled the model of the peace officer very slowly, "Can it think?" she asked.

"You bet," said the Lord. "It can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes; recite Miranda warnings in its sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop... and still it keeps its sense of humor. This officer also has phenomenal personal control. He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the peace officer. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."

"That's not a leak," said the lord, "it's a tear."

"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.

"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, for justice."

"You're a genius," said the angel.

The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there," he said

Michelle D. 911Dispatcher/EMT

April 28, 2005

I would like to thank you for all you did for our community and let you know how much you were respected and loved by all of us. You will be greatly missed by all. We love you

Chillicothe Parent

April 28, 2005

God rest your Beautiful Soul Patrolman Larry R.Cox Your dedication to duty is legendary. Your brothers in law Enforcement will never forget you. Love and Prayers to the family

Deputy Scott A. Hamilton
Muskingum County Sheriffs Office Zanesville Ohio

April 28, 2005

You are in my prayers.

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

April 27, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Chillicothe Police Department and the family of Patrolman Cox. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Patrolman Cox. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

April 27, 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 Larry did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Larry be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Patrolman Cox's 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. If you ever need anything please do not hesistate to contact me. Dennis' department will always know how to reach me.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Larry 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 Larry was well respected and well loved. You were blessed to have had him in your life, even for a short time.

Thank you Patrolman Cox 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)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

April 27, 2005

I was deeply saddened when I found out that Larry had been killed. I moved to British Columbia from Chillicothe 4 years ago and I read the Chillicothe Gazette online almost everyday. When I went to the website the other day and read what happened, I was shocked to find out that Larry had passed away. We were the same age.
The thing I remember most about him was that when my children were little, I used to work out at the YMCA and he would be there. I was always impressed at what terrific shape he was in, he always had a smile on his face, and was friendly to everyone. My two youngest children, Derek and Shannon Kuhner, had Larry as their D.A.R.E. instructor and they always had good things to say about him too. I appreciate the fact that he cared about the youth in the community enough to spend time with them and impress upon them the benefits of living a clean life.
I pray to God that the person who has done this to him is caught and brought to justice.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, son, and mother and to the rest of his family. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you comfort.
John 11:25 Anyone who believes in me, shall have everlasting life.

Jennifer (Kuhner) Lyttle

April 27, 2005

Larry you would have been so impressed today with all of the people, the lights, and the "cops" from all over. There were so many people there. I still cant figure out how you knew so many people in such a short time while you were here. It rained really hard and the wind blew a lot. Kind of like the time we went to the races and had to pour the water out of our shoes, remember? We didnt get home until 6 am and we moaned all the way home cause we both had to get up and do something the same morning. Wow, seems like an eternity ago now.

I know you saw a couple buddies that might need a little help gettin through this next week, we will try to help but you got a little extra pull now, if you get a chance they might need ya.

Miss ya already. C ya.

Heather
Friend

April 26, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Patrolman Cox. 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

April 26, 2005

To all those who are sworn
to serve and protect
this country and its people
in our time of need.
Our hearts go out to you and your families at their time of need.
Thank you for taking time out of your lives
To help others that you may never know
you have helped us and our children grow
To all our heros fallen or not
Many thanks and may you rest in peace.

Tina G EMS
Ross County EMS

April 26, 2005

Officer Cox showed courage and a willingness to pursue justice at all cost. To the family of Officer Cox his final actions should be a positive re-enforcement to all Officers on how to conduct yourself on and off duty. I am sorry for your loss.

Carl Snellings/patrol
Belton PD, Belton, TX

April 26, 2005

Thank you for everything you have done for our community and children. May peace be with you and all your loved ones as they transition on at this difficult time. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

Chillicothe Mom

April 26, 2005

Thank you for your years of service to this community. You will not soon be forgotten, but you will be forever mourned. The lives you touched will now go on to touch more lives, and those to touch more. Like the ripples of a pond, your sacrifices will echo through this community, this state and this nation and eventually the world.

I wish peace and healing for your family, friends, co-workers and a community that is feeling the pain of your loss right now.

I was lucky enough to have known you, and to have enjoyed the security that you helped to provide in this community.

Thank you again.

Lucky Citizen Kay
Chillicothe Ohio

April 26, 2005

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Rest in peace.

Officer J. Lane
"Southern Ohio Native"

Officer J.M. Lane
Suffolk Virginia PD

April 26, 2005

Farewell for now Brother and we are proud to call you such. You are one of the real Heroes that make the Thin Blue Line what it is. We thank you for your faithfulness and dedication to duty above and beyond the call. Rest assured 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.

April 26, 2005

Another coward took the life of one of Ohio's bravest. Although I am no longer in law enforcement,once you become a part of that family,you never leave it.And when one of your "own" is taken, although you may have never met that officer, a part of you dies. It takes a special individual to do the a job that most wouldn't have the courage or integrity to do. Rest in Peace,Larry. No one in the law enforcement community will rest until the low life scum bag who took your life is found and brought to justice. Thank you for your service and sacrifice and may the Lord bless your family.

Former Trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

April 26, 2005