Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Correctional Officer Wayne Thomas "Cotton" Morgan

Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, August 9, 2005

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Reflections for Correctional Officer Wayne Thomas "Cotton" Morgan

Our sincerest condolences to Officer Morgan's family.

Mr. and Mrs. Feinman
(private citizens)

August 9, 2005

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family in your time of mourning. This is a senseless act, that has taken someone very dear to you. May God be with you in your days ahead.

August 9, 2005

our deepest condolences go out to your family and friends. we sincerely thank
you for your dedication and service to
law enforcement. our prayer is that the suspects are apprehended and brought to justice before they harm anyone else. this is a senseless tragedy and our hearts go out to the ones that were left behind.

east tn dental associates

August 9, 2005

Although I did not know you Wayne, you were a Brother and I will miss you. May God give your wife and family the strength to carry on. Rest in peace my Brother!

Lt. (Retired) Dick Minton
New Jersey Dept. of Corrections

August 9, 2005

God’s Hero in Blue

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…
When 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.

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa.

August 9, 2005

Myself and all TDOC employees are deeply saddened by the tragedy that happened this day. Prayers go out to Officer Morgan's family and Co-Workers he was a friend to all and will be deeply missed. Go with God

Correctional Officer/K9 Varian B. Howard
Southeastern TN State Regional Correctional Facility

August 9, 2005

Officer Morgan..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..the people who did this to you will eventually meet their Maker & have judgement cast upon them one way or another..GOD BLESS YOU - REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL..YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!


girlfriend of a leo

August 9, 2005

My deepest sympathies go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Morgan; may his assasins be caught and brought to justice soon.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

August 9, 2005

I am sorry for what has happened words just cannot express . I knew Brother Cotton and I know he was a true man of God. I think of the saddness and the pain but if we was able to talk to Brother Cotton he would tell he is better then ever . He would'nt be wishing he was back here but wishing we were with him. He is in a place were there is no pain, sorrows and not even a tear. He left a good testimony and he is with his heavenly Father a place were he always spoke of that he just could'nt wait to see. We are praying.

UNKNOWN

August 9, 2005

My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of this fallen officer.

Andrew, Police Officer
Baltimore City Police

August 9, 2005

You have made the ultimate sacrifice for which you will never be forgotten. I know that you are watching and protecting as you walk the golden beat. Rest in peace brother.

Former Officer
Georgia

August 9, 2005

Our Hearts and prayers goes out to the family of Wayne Morgan for there tragic loss.

Joseph & Diane Finley

August 9, 2005

RIP BROTHER

Reserve Deputy Enriquez
MCSO Montgomery County TN.

August 9, 2005

This is but one of the many threats we face each day when we go to work. My heart goes out to the family and freinds of officer Morgan. God will provide swift justice to the animals that did this. Rest in peace brother.

Ret. Correctioanal Corporal
Franklin Co. Correctional Complex

August 9, 2005

RIP my brother, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and coworkers.

Criminal Investigator
U.S. Marshals Service

August 9, 2005

We are a growing family of fallen officer survivors. I am so sorry that your Wayne gave his life today during this terrible prison escape. God bless you as you wrap your hearts and minds around this sad event. We will be praying!

Ellen Bunnell,Aunt, Fallen Officer EOW 5

August 9, 2005

You gave your life in such a noble, honorable and meaningful way, and you will never be forgotten. As a fellow Tennessee officer, I pay respect to your sacrifice and I pray for your family, friends, and fellow officers. Thank you for your honorable service and watch over us as we continue the struggle against evil. God Bless You Brother.....WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND LOVE YOU!

POII C. Barth
Metro Nashville Police Department

August 9, 2005

Our prayers go out to the family and fellow officers of c/o Morgan. Thank you for the job you did. Go rest now mighty warrior, we will take it from here. GOD SPEED BROTHER.

Lt. R. Mark Moore
Clinton Police Department

August 9, 2005

GOD WILL PUNISH SHE WHO TOOK YOUR LIFE. GOD BE WITH YOU BROTHER.

J.CISNEROS
LOS ANGELES SCHOOL POLICE

August 9, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 9, 2005

Sincere condolences to Officer Morgan's family. May God wrap His loving and calming embrace around you. God Bless Officer Morgan, killed because he was performing faithful duty to his job.
May the hands of justice deal swiftly
and forcefully with these evil criminals.

May the soul of Wayne Morgan rest in peace for eternity.

"Land of the free BECAUSE of the brave."

FReeping American

August 9, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF C/O MORGAN. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THEM. MAY HIS KILLERS BE CAUGHT AND DEALT WITH ACCORDINGLY. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. YOU ARE A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.

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

August 9, 2005

Sincere condolences to Officer Morgan's family. May God wrap His loving and calming embrace around you. God Bless Officer Morgan, killed because he was performing faithful duty to his job.
May the hands of justice deal swiftly
and forcefully with these evil criminals.

May the soul of Wayne Morgan rest in peace for eternity.

"Land of the free BECAUSE of the brave."

FReeping American

August 9, 2005

CO Morgan although we never knew you, may you and your family find peace and may the system see justice served when they are found.

God Speed Sir!

ROSS COUNTY OHIO SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 9, 2005

I, as well with my fellow staff at NECX, are saddened by the loss of Officer Morgan. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed by the department and his fellow workers. This is a sad day for the Dept of Corrections.

CCO Craig Larimer
TN Dept of Corrections - Northeast Correctional Complex

August 9, 2005

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