Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you to all those who haven't forgotten to remember Cotton on the 1st anniversary of his homegoing. Please keep us in your prayers that we can see justice done in the upcoming year. We also remember many of you as you still miss your loved ones who sacrificed their lives.

Gail Burgess
sister

August 12, 2006

Officer Morgan,

Today is the one year anniversary of your passing. Just wanted you to know that you, as well as all our other fallen hero's, are thought of often.

Cpl. Teresa Smith
Loudon County, Tn SO

August 9, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Correctional Officer Wayne (Cotton) Thomas and his fellow officers with the Tennessee Department of Corrections:

On this the first anniversary of Cotton's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Cotton, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by loved ones and friends. His valor and courage will never be forgotten.
The lessons he taught to those he mentored will be carried forward.

I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

I am so sorry that Cotton was robbed of his life so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the twenty eight years of dedicated service Cotton gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 9, 2005.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 9, 2006

"In Valor there is Hope"

God Bless Correctional Officer Wayne Thomas Morgan's family, friends, co-workers and loved ones. The law enforcement community will forever mourn your loss.

Juli Verkler
Widow of Ptlm. Bryan S. Verkler EOW 12/13/03

August 9, 2006

A Hero lives forever...you will never be forgotten

August 8, 2006

I salute you for your dedicated service to your country and to law enforcement. You have not been forgotten nor will your family ever let that happen. I know the loved ones that have been left behind think of you every single day, most of the day. Wrap your wings around them and protect them and help them with their grief. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

August 7, 2006

Officer Morgan,

Even in your final moments on this earth, your thoughts were to help secure the lives of your partner and the innocents around you. Your brave and selfless act helped to do just that. What would we do without such courageous men..even for one day? Rest now, brother, in the arms of the Almighty. We honor your life and your sacrifice. May God grant peace to those who whose lives you touched and who still grieve..until we all meet in heaven.

Blount County S.O., TN

June 4, 2006

Rest in Peace, Brother. You are missed and will NEVER be forgotten.

Sergeant Linda Moore
Tn Department of Correction - CBCX

May 28, 2006

With honor and respect we heard your name read in Washington.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

May 17, 2006

To Correctional Officer Wayne Morgan and his loved ones:

Please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is still with your family and I look forward to meeting them in D.C. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Wayne, you are one of the rare heroes among us. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Morgan. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Wayne gave to his community and the citizens of Tennessee, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 9, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater,
Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

April 29, 2006

To the family and friends of CO Wayne Morgan: As a participant in the 2006 Police Unity Tour I will be riding in memory of CO Morgan. I will do my best to honor his memory. My department hosts the Police Week activities for the Concerns of Police Survivors. I will attempt to contact you before the Tour. In any case I will look for you at the Hilton and at the Wall.

Sergeant Jesse Harman
Alexandria Police Department - Alexandria, Virginia

March 28, 2006

On behalf of myself and the Kenton County Detention Center, our deepest sympothies to the family and friends of Officer Morgan. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Officer Wayne(Cotton)Morgan.

Corrections Officer D. Netto
Kenton County Detention Center

March 6, 2006

"Uncle" you will never be forgotten and still missed so much. I love you "Inny", Dennis and Carla you guys are never far from my mind. Cotton's faith and testimony is what he has left behind for others to remember.

Rochele

February 16, 2006

Cotton, every morning I still miss you coming into the countroom to pick up the days passes. Jimmy and I still talk about the many jokes you made and the time you spent with us.
To the family, all you have to do is call, we have not forgotten you and never will. May God richly bless you during this new year and bestow on you the utmost love for the one you lost.
You are still and will always remain in our prayers. Be strong and couragous during this year and the many trying days ahead.

CO David Garrett
Brushy Mountain

January 12, 2006

Here it is going to be Christmas in about 2 days. We miss you so much. It broke our hearts to lose you, but part of us went with you. We have your memories and your love you'll always be at our side. Our family chain was broken, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. We love you

Your sister Wilma

December 23, 2005

I just happened to browse this site, and read about the tragic event of Officer Morgan. I am so sorry that such a great servant of the safety and well being of the public was taken from this world.

Officer Morgan will not be forgotten.

Chuck Griffis, Minister
Church of Christ

December 18, 2005

Rest in peace, sir! You are not forgotten...........

December 17, 2005

May I "ditto" what Gail has said. We are trying to focus on the positives that dad left us. A very special thank you goes out to Kingston Elementary School in Kingston for their hard work in raising money for the bullet proof vests for Porky and Sam and the many other officers out there protecting us from these people. As we struggle through the holidays continue to pray that God will comfort. I want to pick up the phone and call the prison and ask for tower #2. He always answered the phone, "2...Morgan" Missing you, always!

Carla Keeton

December 16, 2005

Thanksgiving has passed, but everyday is a day to give thanks for something the Lord provides. We, the family of Cotton, thank God for the privilege of having him as long as we did and his testimony that lives on. We pray justice will be swift and no delays in the trial of Jennifer and George Hyatte in July and August of 2006. If these people truly repent, God will accept them in His presence just as He did Cotton. If they don't, their eternity is decided by them. We are trying to focus on the positive influence Cotton left, so if you are praying people help us pray a swift end to the negative side of this. We only wish those who so carelessly take life could live in our shoes for the rest of their lives and feel the pain of watching a Mom and a wife and children go to bed and wake up aching in their hearts for the part of their lives that is now missing. We appreciate more than you could ever know the sharing of grief that has been poured out in these pages. It has been and remains a comfort as you write your thoughts.

Gail Burgess, sister of Cotton

December 3, 2005

While I never had the privelige of working with Cotton, I remember working with people at DSNF and MTRC who knew him well. It was an honor to work for the same agency as this man, though I never knew him personally. I pray that his wife and children will be surrounded by love this Christmas, and may his legacy of dedication and proud service live on.
Casey Patterson
former C.O.
Tennessee Dept. of Correction

Casey Patterson, Deputy Sheriff
Laramie County Sheriff's Office

December 2, 2005

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

My heart goes out to Cotton's Family during these holidays.It's this time of the year, we miss love ones the most. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Wife of a BMCX C.O.

November 12, 2005

To Officer Wayne Cotton Morgan:

On this Veterans Day, I honor your distinquished service to your country.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater,
Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

November 11, 2005

Today marks 3 months and it's not getting an easier. Yesterday another tragic shooting in neighboring county. Another innocent man's life was taken. All I can think is, "even so, come Lord Jesus, come".

November 9, 2005

Today would have been your birthday,and you should have been here to celebrate it, but God had other plans for you.Instead you are celebrating with the angels. We miss you.

brothers and sisters

October 31, 2005