Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

America lost another hero today. This Hero, Officer Cross, was also my Hero. As Officer Cross was also my hero, he was everybody's hero. And Heros are not forgotten. Brother Mark; what you did for America will always be remembered. You, a brave man willing to risk it all so we can sleep in peace a night. We say thank you sir, but even thank you is not enough. Rest in the hands of our Lord, and may your eternal rest be all of peace. God bless you, your family, your department and us brothers and sisters as we try to serve and protect. God's Speed Brother Mark.

Officer Mel Bowen
Florida Dept. of Corrections

April 25, 2005

Officer Cross was a regular patron at our pizzeria. He always had a smile on his face. I pray for his soul and for his wife and two children. He was a good man and I will miss seeing him.

mikel k
Liro's Pizza

April 25, 2005

More and more in Geogia this had became a daily event. Georgia in general has been the state of a topic for officers’ death since the beginning of the new year. It’s a sad thing that only a very brief statement was made on the six and eleven 'o’clock new about ofc. Cross, but on the other hand they pulled people out of the wood works to speak highly of the suspects. You would think the past would speak for the future and our great law maker would fulfill their ends of the bargain and create laws to protect us in law enforcement and not avenues of escape for the out right guilty. Ofc. Cross you’re tragic and sudden death will not be in vein. You will always be missed and love by those in the LE family. As you begin your new walk in a place far better than here keep your head high.

brother
LE

April 25, 2005

Officer Cross, my team member and friend I will never forget the good times we've had together. Your family will be taking care of. Your second family will alway's have you in their hearts! Red dog for life.

Atlanta police

April 25, 2005

May God bless you as you watch over us from the heaven above

Police Officer II Justin Fleming
High Point Police Department, NC

April 25, 2005

Mark, my classmate, my brother, my friend. You fought the good hard fight until the end, now it is time for you to rest. Thank you for giving it your all. I will truly miss you, with that million dollar smile and hardy laugh. Thank you for the many days that you helped me make it through. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Peace to you, until I see you again.

Officer Felicia Claxton (class 171)
Atlanta Police Department

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace brother. Your dedication and bravery will be missed, but your legacy will live on. We will take it from here.

Detective Jason GIll
Sedgwick County-Kansas

April 24, 2005

Thank you for your service. You are a Hero in the eyes of many. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

LEO Wife
Marion Co SO -Ohio

April 24, 2005

rest in peace my brother, I'll to see you on the other side.

Det. shannon stewart
pitt county sheriff- greenville,nc

April 24, 2005

Mark, I honor you the only way I can... with a salute of pride and honor -- for you are certainly what makes America great.

I pray for your family. May they find peace in their hearts.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

Sergeant
Ohio State Patrol

April 24, 2005

SINCERE PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AS WELL AS THE DEPARTMENT.

LT. GLOVER
MARTA POLICE DEPT. (ATL. GA,)

April 24, 2005

God bless you, your family, and APD. Rest in peace, Officer Cross.
Thank you.

Paramedic
Grady EMS

April 24, 2005

God bless you, your family, and APD. Rest in peace, Officer Cross.
Thank you.

Paramedic
Grady EMS

April 24, 2005

Mark,
May God hold in his arm's and guide you through the gates of heaven.

We'll take it from here our brother!

Your brother and sisters of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office

PBSO
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

April 24, 2005

My Heartfelt Prayers to the Family and all the Men and Women of the Atlanta Police Dept.

Thank you Officer Cross for your service to the Community and for a job well done.

Cpl Barry W Cannon
Center Hill Police Dept. Center Hill, Fla

April 24, 2005

Your final watch has ended. Thanks for the job you did on earth. May God and all the angels wrap their arms around you for all eternity.

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace sir.

Shannoin
Collins Fire Dept

April 24, 2005

DEAR BROTHER MARK, I WAS BLESSED ENOUGH TO HAVE YOU AS A FRIEND AND I WILL FOREVER CHERISH THE BRIEF MOMENT IN TIME THAT I MADE YOUR ACQUANTANCE. FOR YOU WERE SIMPLY YOU! I PLEDGE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THAT MY FRIENDSHIP WILL NOT END DUE TO YOUR UNTIMELY DEMISE. YOU GREETED ME WITH A SMILE WHEN FIRST WE MET AND THAT ALONE I WON'T FORGET. MAY PEACE AND GOD'S GLORY BE UPON YOU!

OFC. B. M. REID
ATLANTA POLICE DEPT.

April 24, 2005

To my neighbors and brothers God be with you.
Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premisesof all its undesirables, look with kindly and professionaleyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil, that the police officer's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all the people. Amen.

Lt C. L. Israel
East Point PD, GA

April 24, 2005

To Officer Cross' family and the entire Georgia Law Enforcement community - Atlanta P.D. especially;

It is yet another sad day for Law Enforcement across America as another officer is slain. Our families prayers go out to you all as you mourn the loss of a loved one.

It always hits home when another brother/sister in blue loses the battle between good and evil. May you all be there for each other and support each other in this time of despair and sorrow. Know, however, that Mark is already looking down on all of us as he wathces over the streets of Heaven.

God bless you all.....

Officer T.W. Jester
Fort Wayne Police Dept - Ft Wayne, Indiana

April 24, 2005

THANK YOU, PLEASE WATCH OVER YOUR FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS AS THEY CONTINUE TO RISKS THERE LIVES AS YOU DID.

Explorer
Camillus N.Y. PD

April 24, 2005

GOD BLESS OFFICER CROSS AND HIS FAMILY.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

OFFICER J. NEAL
DOTHAN POLICE DEPT. DOTHAN,AL.

April 24, 2005

Somebody killed a Policeman today,
and part of America died.
A piece of the country he swore to protect
will be buried with him at his side.

The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights;
While a young widowed mother, must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

Yes, someone killed a Policeman today,
maybe in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort, behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks the beat, on a dark city street,
and he stands by each rookie's side.
He answered the call.....of himself he gave all,
and part of America died.

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa.

April 24, 2005

MAY GOD'S LOVE AND COMFORT SURROUND THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER CROSS. HE IS SURELY A HERO. MY BROTHER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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

April 24, 2005

MARK, WE AT THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE HONOR YOU AND PRAY FOR YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE ATLANTA POLICE AND YOUR FAMILY

CORPORAL
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE

April 24, 2005