Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I cannot believe it's been 6 years!!! Mark was a great man who had alot to contribute to this world. I hope his family knows he is still thought of often.

Inv. Walters
APD

April 23, 2011

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You left a lasting impression and impacted so many.
B.G. Cavender
04/23/11

Anonymous

April 23, 2011

Mark,
Your APD family will never forget you, we miss you man!!!

SPO Jason Brooks
Atlanta Police

April 23, 2011

6 years, have not forgotten. Miss you bro!

Sergeant Fred Watson
Friend/Partner

April 23, 2011

Miss you Mark.

Aunt Bev
Aunt

April 19, 2011

Mark Cross was my roommate and teammate in college WIU, Mark had the biggest smile that I had ever seen. One thing Mark always talked about was his family and how much he loved then. I know his family and his police family will miss him. Mark, man I just wish we could step out on that football field together one more time.


William Mcallister
Senior Parole Agent
IDOCr

william mcallister
illinois department crrections

April 19, 2011

Miss you brother

Jeff Gunter
DEA Los Angeles (former APD)

January 26, 2011

Hey Mark
Happy Birthday! I love you
Aunt Bev

Beverly McKinnney
Aunt

October 23, 2010

Hey Mark
Been thinking about you a lot latley. I know you are the brightest star in the sky
Your birthday is comming up this month. In case I don't get back before then Happy Birthday. I love you very much.
Aunt Bev

Bev
Aunt

October 3, 2010

Dad

James Cross

September 14, 2010

I MISS YOU MARK.
LOVE YA
Aunt Bev

Beverly McKinney
Aunt

July 29, 2010

STILL THINK ABOUT YOU....MISS YOU BROTHER...

RUDOLPH MITCHELL
FORMER APD

July 7, 2010

Hi Mark
Just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and I love you very much.
Aunt Bev

Beverly McKinney
Aunt

June 24, 2010

Think about you everyday. 5 years have passed but we'll never forget you.

Officer RJ Sperl
Atlanta PD

April 29, 2010

5 years..miss you bro!

Fred Watson
Atlanta Police Department

April 23, 2010

Mark,
This morning at Peachtree Presbyterian, we celebrated your life in one of the most wonderful services I have ever attended. All of your fellow Red Dog Unit officers were there too, along with other APD officers and friends. No one could have fathomed all the wonderful things that have come from such a tragic event. You parents and family were beaming with pride. It was a CELEBRATION of your life and all the wonderful things that continue in your name.
God bless.
Mark

Mark Dodson

April 23, 2010

It is amazing the impact that Good People have on others. I miss the opportunities to bond with a Good Man, such as yourself, as we have in the past. Your contributions to our society, in every way, are appreciated. I admire your courage and pray that God has given us more men like you to make this world a great place.

Prentis

Prentis VanDuvall
Friend & Family

April 23, 2010

I still haven't forgot about you. It's hard to realize it has been 5 years.

David Griffin

April 23, 2010

So much is going through my mind right now I don't even know what to say. I love you Mark, always have and I always will. I just hope you knew how much I love you.I almost called you that day, I wish I had. I have so much I want to say to you. I am so proud of you.I love you so much Mark.
Love
AuntBev

Aunt Bev

April 14, 2010

We miss you.

Mom and Dad

James and Teresa Cross
Fathwer and Mother

February 16, 2010

Mark
You are on my mind today and I just wanted you to know it.
I love you and miss you so much.
Aunr Bev

Beverly McMinney
Aunt

February 15, 2010

I MISS YOU MARK... I WAS THINKING ABOUT ALL THE TIMES IN THE ACADEMY YOU HELP ME GET THROUGH. ALL THOSE MILES RUN WHERE YOU RAN WITH BESIDE ME TO KEEP ME MOVING WITH THE CLASS. YOU AND ME DID TRAINING BOXING THE GYM FOR AND YOU HIT ME SO HARD THAT YOU ALMOST KNOCK ME OUT BUT WE FOUGHT SO HARD THAT THE SGT MADE US STOP AND SHAKE HAND CUS THEY THOUGHT WE WAS MAD AT EACH OTHER .I REMEMBER AT HELL WEEK WITH SWAT, THEY GAVE YOU THE NAME "ALL DAY" BECAUSE WHEN THEY ASKED HOW MANY PULL-UP YOU CAN DO.. THAT WHATS YOU SAID TO THEM. MAN I MISS YOU..YOU USE TO STOP BY MY EXTRA JOB IN ZONE 5 AND WE JUST TALK ABOUT OUR KIDS. YOU WANT TO GO TO DISNEYLAND AND I WAS SUPPOSE TO GET BACK WITH YOU WITH PRICES. DAM I WISH WILL COULD HAD TAKING THAT TRIP WITH YOU AND OUR FAMILY. I SHOULD HAVE BEING AT WORK THAT DAY WITH MY TEAM...RIDING THAT SAME AREA...SAME BEAT. THAT WAS OUR AREA OF FOCUS ALSO FOR THAT WEEK.I'M SO SORRY CROSS...I SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE. IT'S NOT A DAY I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU..I MISS YOU MY FRIEND AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.

Rudolph Mitchell
Former APD/ CLASS 171 MEMBER

December 29, 2009

Happy Birthday Mark, I love you.
I wish I could give you a big hug and a kiss. I think about you all the time.I miss you so much. I love you. Happy Birthday Baby
Love,
Aunt Bev

Beverly McKinney
Aunt

October 23, 2009

Just thinking of you Mark. We miss you.

Love,

Dad

James Cross
Father

August 18, 2009

Mark,

Hey buddy, just sitting here thinking of the good times we had working morning watch in Zone 5. Know that you are not forgotten. You were a great cop and friend and will always be missed.
See you again brother.

Troy Cox
Atl PD 1990-2002

May 4, 2009