Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I previously lived in Atlanta and witnessed firsthand the level of drug violence and threats to public safety demonstrated by the criminal element there. I also witnessed the dedication of the Atlanta Police Department to make the community safer for all of Atlanta's citizens. I pray God will sooth the pain of Officer Cross' immediate family and comfort his fellow law enforcement family.

Associate Warden - Retired
Federal Bureau of Prisons

April 24, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.Rest in peace.

April 24, 2005

Rest In Peace Brother, Please watch over us.

Wisconsin LEO

April 24, 2005

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May Officer Cross rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

April 24, 2005

Rest in Peace brave brother.

Prov. Const. S. Cole
Ontario Provincial Police-Canada

April 24, 2005

Yet another Georiga Police Officer Has died we won't forget the sacrfice of this brave officer
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God."
Matt.5:9

Explorer

April 24, 2005

To Officer Cross's Family:
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. He wills till take care of you in Heaven. Try to be strong through this difficult stage in your life. I know it feels like your whole world came to an end when you found out the news. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. You need to be there for each other and know that you always have a shoulder to cry on.

To Officer Cross's Children:
I am sure your daddy was an awesome cop. Don't ever forget that he is a hero and loves you so much! I am sure your family and your daddy's friends will have so many stories to share with you guys. Cherrish all of the memories you shared with your dad and know that there are many stories about him that you will learn as you grow up. I will keep you in my prayers.

Tracie

April 24, 2005

Another tragic loss to the community that you served. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and your department. May you find peace with your new duty assignment- it's the one assignment we all long for when our time here on Earth is through. God Bless you for what you've done.

Trooper
NC State Highway Patrol

April 24, 2005

God Bless you Mark. I am so sorry this has happened to you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers. The guys and girl's in blue will continue where you left off so you can rest now warrior, job well done.

Shelley B.
wife of former officer

April 24, 2005

To my brother in blue you gave the ultimate sacrifice. we are all weeping blue tears for you and your family. the watch is ours now.

Atlanta Police

April 24, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, OFFICER CROSS WAS TRYING TO GET THE DRUG DEALERS OFF THE STREETS, WHEN HE WAS CUT DOWN, BROTHER GO PATROL THE STREETS OF HEAVEN, YOUR WORK HERE IS DONE, MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
R.I.P. BROTHER

SGT. W. M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE

April 24, 2005

Officer Cross,

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

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept Of Corrections

April 24, 2005

May you rest in eternal peace Officer Cross. My condolences to the family, friends and the Atlanta Police Department.

Sergeant Steve Redding
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

April 24, 2005

Our deepst sympathy and heartfelt sorrow goes out to the family and friends of Officer Cross.Though we never had the pleasure of working with him,our hearts weigh heavy with his loss.Rest easy brother,we'll take it from here.

PO S.Harris #223
Cicero PD,Cicero,Illinois

April 24, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

April 24, 2005

I am the wife of a officer and just want to let the family know that our thoughts and prayers are with them in this time of sorrow. Know that there is a large police family out there with there arms around you.

Corey Fox

April 24, 2005

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE BROTHER, THE THIN BLUE LINE HAS YOUR BEAT. GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DEPT.

OFC. CHARLES ROBSON
ORMOND BEACH POLICE DEPT.

April 24, 2005

Officer Mark Cross you will be missed. At 2037 the help call came up and it felt different than any other help call. When dispatch said Two Officers shot, my first thoughts were who was it, and to get there fast. Mark, may you rest in peace, and watch over all of us in Blue. Thank You Brother.

Officer L. Wagaman
Atlanta Police Department

April 24, 2005

Today we bid farewell to yet another fellow Georgia brother in blue. On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Mark Cross' family, friends, and co-workers with the Atlanta Police Department.

Rest in peace, now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

April 24, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Mark Cross. 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 24, 2005

God bless Police Officer Mark Cross, his family, and the Atlanta Police Department.

Rest in Peace,

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

April 24, 2005

Although your watch has come too an end, rest easy my brother knowing that the battle will rage on and that your sacrifice was not in vain, nor will it ever be forgotten.

God bless you and your family.

PC Christopher Ferko
Toronto Police Service, Canada

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace my Brother. You Family and Police Family are in my prayers.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

April 24, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

April 24, 2005

My prayers go out to you and your family. May you be code 4 for the remainder.

April 24, 2005