Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of cotton, even though i had worked at Brushy Mountain Morgan site for 5 years i did not know cotton well, but he was my brother at work and in the union, his death has touched us all, to his brother and niece that i do work with at morgan site, we will always be here for you all and for the family at anytime. Cotton you will be greatly missed, also i would like to thank all the people who had wrote a reflection i have sat here and read all of them they touched me deeply, very nice reflections of a very nice person, we will miss you Cotton

Anthony Martin LPN
Brushy Mountain Complex Morgan site

August 13, 2005

I don't know Officer Morgan personally, but truly am touched by his life and his death. We truly salute your dedication to service. You didn't die in vain. You have been a model to others around you and you truly inspire others to duty despite its risks.
Heartfelt condolensces to his wife and children.

Sam Mathew
Resident, Mishawaka, Indiana

August 13, 2005

The time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished MY course, I have kept the faith. Godspeed

Anderson Co Resident

August 13, 2005

My prayers go out to Officer Morgan's family and co-workers. I did not know Cotton, but I was a corrections officer in Roane County for about 3 years. Thank you for doing a job not many poeple can do. It takes a special person to put their life on the line every day. Thank you for a job well done. Your shift is over, rest in peace.
God Bless

Lavada Vance
former corrections officer RCSD

August 13, 2005

May the grace and peace of God comfort you at this time. We are praying for you.

SH Smith
US Army Veteran

August 13, 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

August 13, 2005

I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Al Evans
Pa. Dept. of Corrections (Retired)
http://pridemc.org

Lt. Al Evans
Pa. Dept of Corrections (Retired)

August 13, 2005

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE OFFICER MORGAN,YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN BROTHER.

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

August 13, 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

August 13, 2005

My prayers go out to your family. You were a hero to your community. Officer Morgan, may you rest in peace. Justice will prevail.

SERGEANT J.W. FISH
NORTH CAROLINA PORT AUTHORITY POLICE

August 13, 2005

You are a true hero; may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 13, 2005

You leave a legacy that will live on.
I am also a Vietnam veteran. I pray God will bring peace to your family
knowing that you are an inspiration
to law enforcement officers every where.
God Bless you Brother

Reserve Deputy Rick Webb
Colleton County Sheriffs Office

August 13, 2005

On behalf of the staff of Northeast Correctional Complex, TDOC, I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Morgan and our friends at BMCX. Several of our staff had the pleasure of knowing and working with Cotton, and even those of us who had never met him are outraged at this senseless lost.

We salute Cotton Morgan for his service to our great country, our department, his family, and to God. May he rest in peace and know that through his courage he touched so many lives and brought tremendous pride back to our staff and our brother law enforcement officers around the world.

Northeast Correctional Complex
Tennessee Department of Correction

August 12, 2005

To the family of Officer Morgan, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I am so sorry for your loss. We too have a 18 month old grandchild and a set of twins and I can only imagine the grief you feel now. I'm sure they will grow to know what a wonderful man and hero their father was.

MAT Virginia resident

August 12, 2005

Your past is exemplary. Both in the military and in Law Enforcement. Thank you for your dedication to this country. You made this a better place. Rest in Peace brother. God Bless your family.

Narcotics Sergeant
Arizona Choir Boys LEMC Reg. IV President

August 12, 2005

To the family of Wayne Morgan, what an honor it would be to be in your presence. The dignity you have shown, the forgiveness you offer and the peaceful aura about you is unwaivering. Truly Wayne was a man of God for it shows through his family at this most heart breaking time. May the spirit of the Lord be with you now and for the remainder of your time here on earth...peace be with you Officer Morgan for you have paid the ultimate price. God Bless and keep the Morgan family.

Paramedic
Morgan County EMS

August 12, 2005

I'm 57 YOA and have been with the LCSO 28 years, and a Viet Nam Vet.
Take care my brother officer. We will all miss you. Thank you for your service.

Corporal John Beckler
Lee County Sheriff's Office (Florida)

August 12, 2005

I appreciate Officer Morgan serving our nation as a soldier and as a police officer. I'm thankfuls for his willingness to stand in harm's way on behalf of the citizens of this country. I do humbly send my regrets and condolences to the Morgan family on this sad occasion.

Pete Henson
Lt Col, USAF, Ret

August 12, 2005

"Rest Now Brother" You walk among the angels.

Senior Team Leader Joseph Garcia
US C-SOG

August 12, 2005

Thank you for your many years of faithful service, you will not be forgotten my brother.

Ohio Dept. of Corrections

August 12, 2005

My prayers go out to the Morgan family. I worked for TDOC for 5 yrs. I worked at Middle TN Correctional Complex and SPND Facility. Officer Morgan gave the ultamite sacrafice. Officer Morgan brought honor to TDOC, fellow Officers and himself. God Bless you all

Deputy Sheriff Chris Ristuccia
Jennings Co. Sheriff's Office, Indiana

August 12, 2005

May the Lord be with you all. We never know what Gods plans are for us in our lives. All we know is that Wayne will be with the Father forever and ever! Bless us here on earth.

Prayers
The Sowers

The Sowers Family
Home Virginia

August 12, 2005

Although I did not know Officer Wayne Cotton personally, I know many people who did.From what I have been told, he was a wonderful Christian man. He was involved with the prison ministry at the Morgan County Jail on a weekly basis and visited with residents of the nursing often. This tragedy has resulted in a great loss for the people of Morgan County, but it's Heaven's gain. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless.

August 12, 2005

I have been following this tragic story for the past couple of days. My heart truly goes out to CO Morgan's family, friends, and co-workers. To think that two people could do something so selfish is a disgrace! Please accept my condolences.

Daughter of a Sgt

August 12, 2005

My Division has suffered two Line of Duty deaths within the last year, we know the shock and sadness that goes with losing a brother or sister. No matter the distance, we suffer along with the family and friends of Officer Morgan.
Thankfully, a taxi driver tipped off USMS as to the whereabouts of the cowards who are responsible. It gives me great pride to know that my Division assisted in that apprehension. It also reminds me that no matter the uniform, department or location where I work, I am not alone. LEOs' everywhere were working to end this manhunt because it was personal, they killed a brother officer.

"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
No one attacks me with impunity.

Strength and Courage

Police Officer
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

August 12, 2005