Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

OFFICER MORGAN,I KNOW THAT THERE IS NOT A POLICE OFFICER IN THIS COUNTRY THAT IS NOT GRIVING YOUR LOST. WE WILL CATCH YOUR KILLERS. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

OFC BREAUX
GONZALES PD LOUISIANA

OFC DAVID BREAUX
GONZALES CITY POLICE

August 9, 2005

I am just a citizen who's heart is so saddened for this man and his family and all his fellow officers. I pray these people are caught and punishment is quick and severe. This is so senseless. May God comfort this great man's family through this unbelievable incident. I salute him and the entire law enforcement men and women across this nation.

August 9, 2005

Officer Morgan, you will be sadly missed. The past 20 years as a co-worker have been wonderful! Your testimony lets us know that today you are with the Heavenly Father. It will be hard not seeing Officer Morgan each morning at 7am to get you on the road...God Bless and give peace to those you leave behind.
"A Correctional Officer's Prayer"

Lord, I ask for courage,
Courage to face and conquer my own fears,
Courage to take me where others will not go,
I ask for strength,
Strength of body to protect others,
Strength of Spirit to lead others,
I ask for dedication,
Dedication to my job, to do it well,
Dedication to my community, to keep it safe,
Give me, Lord, concern, for all those who trust me,
And compassion for those who need me,
And please, Lord, through it all,
Be at my side....

Author Unknown

David Garrett
Brushy Mountain State Prison

August 9, 2005

Take your rest brother. Peace be with you. Thoughts and prayers to your family and peers at BMX.

CERT Members
Blackburn Correctional Complex KYDOC

August 9, 2005

God bless Officer Wayne Morgan, his family, and the Tennessee Department of Correction

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

August 9, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Tennessee Department of Correction. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Morgan deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Morgan is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

August 9, 2005

Thank you Brother Morgan for your service. May God Bless the Morgan Family in this time of tragedy.

Officer
Federal Bureau of Prisons

August 9, 2005

He walked life’s lonely path with honor, Lord,
Protecting those you sent his way…
Until, at last, with task well done,
Your call is heard today.
We hear you saying:
“Come, my friend, with me apart…from years of service rest.
You’ve helped the poor, protected all, you’ve passed Life’s every test.
You did not falter, did not fail though weary was your soul
I saw your tears, I felt your fears…I helped you toward your goal.
Beneath that badge there beat a heart, strong, courageous, true…
then duty called, you answered, my hero dressed in blue!
Come, my friend, your reward awaits: the law you did obey.
Faithful through life’s endless storms you showed my people the way.
Your beat is ended; roll call’s done! Now, rest on Heaven’s shore.
The good you did so willingly will remain forever more.”
Thank you; Father, for your great love as we cherish his memory dear
We offer this brave soul to you…be with him ever near.
And when, at last, we hear your call may we each take our place
On Heaven’s shore, eternal home, beneath your kindly gaze.
By:Sister Ann Stamm
Livonia Police Chaplin

Federal Officer
Department of Treasury/ US Mint

August 9, 2005

The Officer's stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
They hoped their shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as their brass.

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

The men squared their shoulders and
The Policeman spoke first
"No, Lord, I guess We ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

We've had to work most Sundays,
and at times our talk was rough,
and sometimes we've been violent,
Because the streets are tough.

The Corrections Officer then added,
But we never took a penny,
That wasn't ours to keep...
Though we worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And we never passed a cry for help,
Though at times we shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive us,
We've wept unmanly tears.

Together they say,
We know We don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted us around
Except to calm their fear.

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

There was silence around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the Officers waited quietly,
For the judgment of their God.

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

Your family is in our prayers

C/O D. Rigler
FBOP

August 9, 2005

C.O. Wayne Morgan although I never knew you I grieve along with your family. My prayers are with all your loved ones, as you journey home........

C.C.O. Linda Branch
Tn. Dept. of Corrections Northeast Correctional Complex

August 9, 2005

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

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 71/573

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

August 9, 2005

Again we bid farewell to a brother struck down in the line of duty by a cowardly act...we are comforted by the fact that he is now watching over us on a higher plane...Officer Morgan, rest in peace, knowing that we now have your watch...God bless you and your loved ones...you are now 10-42...we will carry on in your stead...

Sgt. A.J. Mukai
Bexar County Sheriff's Office

August 9, 2005

So many officers in the corrections line of work do this kind of transport every day. It makes us all sad and we do stop for a moment and realize just what all is going on in this great big world around us. My condolences to the family of this brave and honorable man for the job he chose and for performing it to the best of his ability. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Blount County Adult Detention Facility

August 9, 2005

Another one of our Brothers has givin his life to make us all safe. Officer Morgan stood by his oath to the end. Officer Morgan, you stood your ground to protect the innocent from the enemy. A part of Law Enforcement died with you today. All of your brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement will continue to protect and serve in your name for the people. God Bless you and your family. And even though there is no real way to express this statement enough, we all say THANK YOU!

Officer Mel Bowen
Florida Dept. of Corrections

August 9, 2005

To the family of C/O Morgan, ours is a tough beat. All guts, no guns. Your loved one will not be forgotten and rest well assured that justice WILL be served.

A C/O
Fla. D.O.C.

August 9, 2005

Thank you for your hard work! You will never be forgotten. I will keep your family in my thoughts. To all the other officers- when you find these cowards, make them pay the ultimate sacrafice. Do NOT let them off the easy way! I hope they don't come forward and turn themselves in so you all can find them and make sure justice is served. They definitely do not deserve to live in this lifetime.

August 9, 2005

my prayers are with the family , especially the children. it takes a brave person with a good heart to do that kind of work. officer morgan was watching over everyone else today as i am sure he will in heaven. god bless you and your family. also, i pray that these people are caught and justice is served. thanks to all officers who put their life on the line to protect people they dont even know.

tina
resident of roane county

August 9, 2005

From all of us at the Los Lunas Police dept. out thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Morgan. trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and he will heal your sorrow and pain. You served well and help keep your community safe. you will be missed but never forgotten.

Sgt. J. Perea
Los Lunas Police dept. Los Lunas NM

August 9, 2005

To The Family Of Correctional Officer
Wayne Morgan: You folks have my deepest
sympathy. I will include you all in my
prayers. I do not know Officer Morgan
but, I do not have to.....he is one of
the 'brotherhood' forever. Presently,
I am a deputy with L.A.County Sheriff,
(24 years) and a retired Master Sergeant
-Air Force Reserve Security Police. I
used to be a 'Federal Correctional Officer' before I came on with LASD. I
can relate to the often times-'thankless' job of a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER. "C.O.'s" work the toughest beat
in the country. They deserve a lot more
recognition and respect, than they usually get, from the public and ,even other law enforcement officers. I know
you all are very proud of Wayne. We all
are. God bless you all and, may the Lord comfort you all at this time. May
Correctional Officer Wayne Morgan Rest
In Peace. - Larry Breazeale,
Deputy Sheriff,LASD
Msgt. (ret.) USAFR

Larry Breazeale, Msgt. (ret.) USAFR
Los Angeles County Sheriff

August 9, 2005

I, like so many others in Kingston and Roane County, am in shock from this terrible tragedy. How could this happen in our beautiful, little piece of the world? I would like to express my most sincere condolences to Officer Morgan's family. I will never again pass by the courthouse without saying a prayer for you.

Kingston Citizen

August 9, 2005

thank you for your selfless service to east tennessee.God bless your family and rest in peace.

private citizen of knoxville

August 9, 2005

My deepest sympathy to you, your family and the Tennessee Department of Corrections for their loss. They (as a lot of others) are greatly saddened by the sacrifice.

We can only hope and pray the escapee(s) and their accomplice(s) are caught swiftly and punished to the maximum extent for their actions. They are not deservant of a trial for their actions, even though our Constitution guarantees them that right...

Corrections Officer
Saline County Sheriff's Office/Kansas

August 9, 2005

my thought and prayers are with the family of cotton morgan i am a former co of bmcx. i had the oppourtunity to work with cotton he was a stand up guy this is a tragedy. and the state has lost one heck of an officer. may god be with the family during their time of loss.

james caldwell

August 9, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and co-works..May the good Lord wrap his arms around you and comfort you though this most difficult time.
May Justice be served.

DJ Coursen-surviving spouse
SC Deputy Cpl. AJ Coursen, E.O.W. 1/8/2002

August 9, 2005

I'LL NEVER FORGET THE TODAY AS LONG AS I LIVE. IT'S TERRIBLE TO THING THAT SOMETHING LIKE THIS COULD HAPPEN IN A SMALL TOWN SUCH AS KINGSTON. OFFICER MORGAN THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY AND TO YOUR COMMUNITY. YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. REST EASY MY BROTHER YOUR WORK IS DONE.

THOMAS A. WALDEN
ROANE COUNTY 911 CENTER

August 9, 2005