Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. The terrible crime will not go unpunished, please share with Det. Young's family that he had many brothers who will make sure of that.

God Bless and protect you.

Sgt. Steve Hall
Louisville Metro Police

May 11, 2005

Our thoughts are with the family at this most difficult time, from one and all in Grampian Police. Take care.

Constable Glen Erskine
Grampian Police, SCOTLAND

May 11, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that " you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy " about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is " I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works " around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. " Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" ( that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, " he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, " he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is " only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan " At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, " I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits ( once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, " Thank you and God bless you, son."

Officer Dave Carroll
Choctaw, Oklahoma

May 11, 2005

Donny,
I can still see you walking around District 4. You always had a smile on your face and a story to tell. Thank you for all the great memories you have left behind. Your brothers will always remember you when we ride our scooters. Ride in peace my friend.

Technician Jim Lopez
Denver Police Department

May 11, 2005

Rest easy brother. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and daughters. Justice will be served. Fly high brother.

Police Officer
Colorado

May 11, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy for all of Detective Young's family. I am brought to tears everytime I think of this horrendous tragedy that took a great man away from the people that love him. It is appalling to think that a human can have such disregard for human life and especially for a Man of the Law. I only hope I can wear the uniform half as well as you Detective Young. Thank you for all your dedication and service that you did so unselfishly for our great City. God Bless and rest assured, your Brothers and Sisters will get the coward and make him face justice.

Michael Davison
Future Hopeful DPD Officer

May 11, 2005

I had the pleasure to have met Donnie earlier in our career. Donnie was wide eyed and had that prize winning smile as we talked shop. My heart goes out to the Young family and co-workers. Jack my brother you take care of yourself. Donnie I'll see you later. ALOHA BRA

Deputy J.L. Glassburner Jr.
Douglas County S.O. K-9, Colorado

May 11, 2005

Thank you for devine devotion to this profession that I am about to embark on. Your courage did not go un-noticed. You and Your FAMILY are in my thoughts and prayers.

Police Cadet Holley
Hampden PD, PA

May 10, 2005

Officer Young - Rest in Peace. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten and neither will your family. Your other family will watch out for them now.
God Bless

Wife of a Denver Police Officer

May 10, 2005

To the family and friends of Detective Young, our hearts go out to you. There are no words to take away the pain that you are all feeling right now. I pray that you all find peace as you try and make some sense out of this tragedy. God will provide comfort, just turn to Him. People don't understand the bond that police officers have. We are a family even though many of us don't know each other. Detective Young, I thank you for your service and honor. Times will be tough for all of you that worked with Detective Young, but especially for the officer who was injured along side him. Please keep him up in prayer.

Deputy
Douglas County Sheriffs Office, Colorado

May 10, 2005

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

ASST.CHIEF BILL(PUTT)LINDER
E.O.W.
10/10/04

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER, LOUISIANA

May 10, 2005

SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FELLOW OFFICER AND HOPE THE FAMILY IS DOING WELL.I ALSO HOPE THE INJURIED OFFICER HAS A SPEEDY RECOVERY. MY WIFE WORKS WITH THE SISTER IN LAW OF OFFICER YOUNG IN JACKSONVILLE ,FLORIDA AND I AM ALSO THE VP OF FOP LODGE 104. IF THE FAMILY NEEDS ANY ASSISTANCE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.

DEPUTY DONALD SUTHERLAND
CLAY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE , FLORIDA

May 10, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

May 10, 2005

Thank you for your service...rest in peace. Our thoughts are with your family and department.

Police Officer
Louisville, CO PD

May 10, 2005

Detective Young, you have served your country and your community with honor. We will carry on from down here. To the family of Detective Young you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please remember that you all are now part of a much larger family. To the men and women of the Denver Police Department hold your heads high as you ALL carry on. Be careful and watch each others backs. Rest in Peace Brother from one suit wearing cop to another.

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

May 10, 2005

Detective-Although we have never met you we too have felt the anguish and grief that your family is feeling right now. Please watch over both of your families. The immediate one and the one in "blue." Both are going to need your help.

Our thoughts and prayers are with both families.

Rest assured that we will take over the watch from here. From part of the "blue" family.

Rest easy, sir.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 10, 2005

Donald,
You, your family and your Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patrolman 1st Class
Albuquerque Police Department

May 10, 2005

Detective Young......Godspeed, Sir.....

Wife of a Sgt
Macomb County Sheriff Dept, SWAT, MI

May 10, 2005

Dear Lord Our God,
May you allow Donald to watch over his Brothers and Sisters who now fill in on the line.
Lord God,
Let Donald's family find You in their time of need. Carry them in Your loving arms when they need help. Watch over then and give them strength and courage.
Lord God,
May You guide your special warriors, Police Offices, in finding and capturing the evil villian so that he may face justice here before he faces You for eternal judgement.

Please Dear Lord watch over Donald's family. Allow all of his fellow officers hear their calls for any type of need and let us answer swiftly.
Thank You Lord.

May 9, 2005

My Lord. My heart felt appologies to the family and friends of Det. Young. I will be at police week once again this coming week. I will keep you in my prayers and close to my heart. You will never be forgotten.

officer J.L.

May 9, 2005

What a senseless act, resulting in the loss of another fine police officer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Detective Young. Rest in peace.

Deputy Daniel J. Luffman
Monroe County (NY) Sheriff's Office

May 9, 2005

That smile you carried with you is something I will never forget. You were a helluva lot of fun to work with. You can trust in us that your family will be provided for. Please be at peace and Godspeed

Fellow Detective
Denver Police Department

May 9, 2005

We all mourn with the loss of Det. Young, especially those who have lived and worked with him. Though we may have never met, we all still " bleed blue ". Det. Young, rest in peace....we'll take the tour from here. To the family of Det. Young, you will always have a place in our hearts, forever. God Speed Warrior. Till me meet again.

All Personell
Merrionette Park Police, Illinois

May 9, 2005

Rest in peace my brother officer. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the department. Aloha and god bless.

Police Officer
Honolulu Police Department

May 9, 2005

Rest In Peace, Detective Young. You are a true Hero and will never be forgotten. We will catch the coward who did this, and I know you will be watching over us from your new assignment. I promise that we will take care of your wife and girls. You will always be missed.

a fellow officer
Denver Police Department

May 9, 2005