Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless and be with your family as they struggle to come to grips with this. Thank you for your dedicated service Officer Cross.

April 24, 2005

Cross, we didn't share the same assignment but we did have some good times together in training down in Forsyth. My heart is heavy for you and your family and the rest of our family the Atlanta Police Department. It has been 4 years since we have lost one of our own and this really hurts. Cross you and your family are in my prayers. Rest easy and you can pull in Code 9 we'll handle it from here.

Officer
Atlanta Police Department

April 24, 2005

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officer Cross. We were so very sorry to hear of this tragedy. God's peace be with all of you; you'll be in our hearts and prayers. Rest in peace, Officer, and thank you for your bravery and making our streets safer.

Michigan

April 24, 2005

Rest easy brother, the watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

April 24, 2005

Yesterday was a day that we honored fallen police officers in the state for the previous year. Your Chief got up and spoke of how to remember the great lives that those officers lead. Those officers were not heros by their last actions but by the lives they lead, as yours was. You have now gone on to a better place as God needs you more than we do. Our condolences go out to your family, friends and co-workers. From one survivor to another I wish your parnter a full recovery and to let him know that it won't be easy, and yes time will heal, so be patient. Rest easy brother, we now have the watch.

Thank you and God speed.

CPL James Weinmann (MOMO)
East Point Police Department

April 24, 2005

Our thoughts are with both the family and friends of Officer Cross. May God watch over you during this difficult time.

Corporal Jake Adkins
Richmond Kentucky Police Department

April 24, 2005

Officer Cox, you have served your country and your community with pride and honor. We will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Cox you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember that you all are now part of a much larger family. To the men and women of the Atlanta Police Department hold your heads high with pride as you all carry on. Be careful and watch each others backs.

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

April 24, 2005

I just read today about this,, I am so sorry,,but you can rest now,, I hope you got to see Sowa when you got there last nite,, sorry for the loss

t clement

April 24, 2005

God Bless Officer Mark Cross and his family that they may endure through these hard times. Officer Cross paid the ultimate price as an officer, while trying to make his city a safer place without the drugs and crime that go together. Rest in peace brother....

Sgt. Chris Sutcliff
Perry PD, Perry, Ga.

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

P.O. DEE
NYPD

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace brother, your watch will be covered. From the members of the Charlie and Delta team of the Morrow Police Department. Your department will miss you, but we will meet again.

Lt. Harry W. White Jr.
Morrow Ga PD

April 24, 2005

To the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Cross my heart and prayers are with you all. May God hold you tight in these trying times of sorrow. May the children of this fine Officer know always that their dad is a true HERO and will not be forgotten. God bless you all.

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

April 24, 2005

Our prayers are with the family of Officer Mark Cross.

Officer Slawomir Wojtas
Calgary Stampede Protection Officer

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Mark, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

April 24, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State Police, we extend our condolences to the family of Officer Mark Cross and the members of the Atlanta Police department.

April 24, 2005

God bless you brother,

Rest in Peace,
We'll Take it From Here....

PO Roman Brandau
Athens Police Department, Ohio

April 24, 2005

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

April 24, 2005

Thank you for your years of service, you are a true hero; may our soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

April 24, 2005