Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective Young I will pray for you and your family. I pray that your life is celebrated and your family will be held in the embrace of the Denver Police Department and in the hearts of every law enforcement officer.

We certainly don't do this job for our salary and we all work off-duty.

As you bravely demonstrated- we are committed to our communities and we possess a call to duty that will not falter even in the face of grave danger. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Mary Huggins
Cousin Ofc. Pat Maher, FWPD EOW: 8-2-03

Sgt. Mary Huggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orl, Fl

May 9, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Detective Donald R. Young and the Denver Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Donald... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

May 9, 2005

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD COMFORT AND BLESS THOSE WHO MOURN YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

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

May 9, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Cpl. Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

May 9, 2005

I just read the memorial for Detective Donald R. Young. It is my prayer that the family, friends and co-workers will find some sense of peace during this difficult time. Just know that there are lots of folks across this country that care very deeply. May God pour out His blessings on each of you.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

May 9, 2005

Rest in Peace. May God give your family and friends the strength they need in this terrible time.

Thomas Schooley, Trooper (retired)
Alaska State Troopers

May 9, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

I hope they find the coward that did this to you and your partner.

RIP Detective Young

Ryan & Amy Caldwell
Marion, Ohio

May 9, 2005

Donnie,
We became friends and you will be missed. May God bless your family. Those responsible for your death will be caught and delt with.

This toast in your memory.

Sgt. Tony Webb
Mountain View Police Dept

May 9, 2005

Rest now fellow brother in blue 10-7

Watch Commander/A.Dumas
Bishop State College Police Dept. Mobile,AL.

May 9, 2005

On behalf of our department, we want to say how sorry we are for the loss of Detective Young. Our Prayers are with his family, friends & co-workers. We Pray that God will comfort you during this time of loss. Detective Young is a REAL HERO. We appreciate all that he did. God Bless you all.

Chief Roger Green
Kibler Police Department Kibler Arkansas

May 9, 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

May 9, 2005

You made the ultimated sacrafice wearing the badge that you wore with such pride.

Donny, you are truly a hero and we will never forget.

God bless you and all who loved you.

Colorado

May 9, 2005

Donny,
Many of us are hurt and angry. I'm trying not to let my emotions cloud the memories of those crazy nights in District Four (when criminals feared you and officers sought you out).
When I begin a motorcycle ride, I'll say a prayer for you, remembering your laugh and the good times you gave us. Rest now, Brother, and know that we'll look after your girls.

Cpl Danny Veith, Denver PD
Denver PD

May 9, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Detective Young.

Mike

May 9, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Haddon Heights, New Jersey, Police Department, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Detective Donald Young.

The loss of a single law enforcement officer impacts each of us regardless of the geographical location. The bond between law enforcement officers is unexplainable to those outside our profession. We as members of the law enforcement family, experience and share with your tragic loss of Detective Young. We, too, have known of this same kind of tragedy and understand what a difficult period of time this is for all of you.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chief Ronald S. Shute
Haddon Heights Police Dept., N.J.

Chief Ronald S. Shute
Haddon Heights Police Department

May 9, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Detective Young. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

May 9, 2005

the alabama state auxiliay extends our deepest sympathy to the family and the denver police department. god bless all of you.

mary mc intyre president-nat, trustee
alabama state fraternal order of police auxiliary

May 9, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BRAVE BROTHER

DEPUTY SHERIFF OHIO

May 9, 2005

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law
Burbank Airport Police Department

May 9, 2005

St. Michael
the Archangel,

defend us in battle.
Be our safeguard against the
wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him
we humbly pray.
And do thou O Prince
of the Heavenly Host,
by the power of God
cast into hell satan
and all the other evil spirits
who prowl about this world
seeking the ruin of souls.

~Amen


O glorious prince St. Michael,
chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house of the Divine King
and our admirable conductor,
you who shine with excellence
and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil
, who turn to you with confidence
and enable us by your gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day.

Mike, Private Citizen of Billings, MT

May 9, 2005

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May the Lord comfort you in the days ahead.

A Police Officers Wive
Dallas, Texas

May 9, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

P.O. Joseph Riddle #2109
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

May 9, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Depatment, our thoughts and prayers are with Det. Donald Young's family, friends, and co-workers with the Denver Police Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

May 9, 2005

God bless Detective Young's family and the Denver PD...Rest in peace Detective Young...

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 9, 2005

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.GOD WILL PUNISH HE WHO TOOK YOUR LIFE.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. ANOTHER ANGEL HAS RECEIVED HIS WINGS.

SSO J.CISNEROS
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE

May 9, 2005