Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Collins Family. Glen was a great friend. I enjoyed working with him on the evening and midnight shifts. I enjoyed his Airborne paratrooper stories, he was always good company to have in times of trouble. Take Care and God Bless. Ken Meisel (Shawnee PD. 1995 to 2001)

F.A.M. Ken Meisel
FAMS

January 7, 2006

God Bless you for your years of service.

See you at the final roll call...

Officer R Amore
Wayne PD, MI

January 1, 2006

I've known Glenn since I was a young cub scout growing up in Shawnee during the sixties. I knew him as a young man going fishing at the twin lakes and visiting with Glenn and his wife when I would buy my license from them at their home/office hdqtrs. I knew him when I was older and had moved out to Shawnee Lake on Post Office Rd. I helped Glenn put out several grass fires started by careless campers. So as you can see Glenn was involved in relationships and helped many a person during his tour of duty. I know of many Shawnee area residents who will miss Glenn along with me because he was such an Icon there at the Shawnee Twin Lakes. I could go on and on about how he helped do for people for many years but it isn't necessary to do so on these pages because all who know him have many memories of a Lake Ranger named Glenn.

Paul Coates TSGT
US Air Force (Ret)

December 31, 2005

I am sorry to here of the loss of Ranger Glen M. Collins. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The world is a better place because of you. R.I.P.

Patrolman Mike Wilkins
Mayflower Police Department, AR

December 29, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Ranger Collins.

Denise Parker, wife of LEO

December 27, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

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odps Inv Unit

December 26, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Glen did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Glen be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Lake Ranger Collin's family, friends, and co-workers are going through in losing him. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of loss until they've walked in our shoes. Please know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (The Davis County Sheriff's Office will always know how to reach me or write jocelyne1974 at canada dot com)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Glen but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Glen will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all blessed to have been able to know and love Glen, even for a short time. I pray that Glen, Dennis, and all the other fallen officers will continue to watch over us all as only they can.

Thank you Lake Ranger Collins for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who's lives you touched brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

"Wherever a beautiful soul has been ... there is a trail of beautiful memories."

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

December 26, 2005

I feel great remorse for the family and dept. I am positive the he was a great cop and man. You are unappreciated by most of OK. His loved ones shoud be proud.Law Enforcement stil has our support. I am one of the young associates of the East Point Ga Police dept.Your future Law Enforcer.

PFC Clayton H. Robinson
Fulton County Ga. JROTC

December 22, 2005

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time. Thank you, Sir, for your many years of service and dedication. Rest in peace.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

December 22, 2005

GLEN....MY WIFE AND I SEND OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, AND TO ALL THE OFFICERS AT THE SHAWNEE POLICE DEPARTMENT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICER MICHAEL ROSE (RETIRED)
SAN LEANDRO POLICE DEPARTMENT.

December 22, 2005

God Bless the Peacekeepers. Thank you, Ranger Collins, for keeping US and the beautiful animals safe. Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

December 22, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Lake Ranger Glen M. Collins and the Shawnee Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Glen... 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

December 22, 2005

Rest in peace and God bless you. Thank you for all of your hard work.

Ryan Collins (no known relation)
Phoenix,AZ

December 21, 2005

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

December 20, 2005

For 35 years I have known this man. He was a friend to my mother and father since 1974. After my father's death, he helped my mother feel safe enough to continue to live and visit her favorite place at Lake Shawnee. His kindness exceeded most men and his love of people and nature as well. I shall miss this kind-hearted man because I loved and respected him. It will be difficult to drive by the Rangers Station and not see that familiar form walking past with a wave of his hand welcoming me and my family. Goodbye dear friend, rest well, know that you will be missed. Judy Balliett Henderson

Judith Balliett Henderson
Private Citizen

December 20, 2005

May God be with the Collins' family at this difficult time. Thank you sir for your service and may God Bless You.

Citizen Grace
St. Louis County

December 19, 2005

My deepest symptathy to the family and co-workers of Lake Ranger Collins. Rest in peace

Chief George Yaccich
Rochester Township Police PA

December 19, 2005

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS 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 badges 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 just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many 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 Lord, it needn't be so
grand. I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand."

There was 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 borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's
streets, you've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

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December 19, 2005

Our loss is Heaven's gain. Rest in Peace Brother.

William Metcalfe - Patrolman
Mannford Police Department

December 19, 2005

To the family of Lake Ranger Collins my deepest sympathies to you's on your sad lose. May he rest in peace.

Tanea Jean
Australia

December 19, 2005

Yet again another sad day in society we have lost another family member one so pas due for retirement with 37 yrs service. To the family and friends and co-workers he will now act as a gaurdian angel let him RIP god bless he has now joined gods world

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

December 18, 2005

God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace.

T.M.-Park Ranger
Phoenix Park Rangers

December 18, 2005

God speed my brother, my deepest sympathy to all who knew you.

Police Officer II, T.G. Vincent
Asheboro City Police, NC

December 18, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

December 17, 2005

I HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY KIND PEOPLE IN MY LIFE SHOW SO MUCH RESPECT.I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU ALL. AND YES GLEN WAS A HERO ESPECIALLY TO ME NOT JUST BECAUSE HE WAS AN A RANGER. BUT A HERO TO ME BECAUSE HE WAS MY UNCLE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL. THANK YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. DEBI C.

I AM JUST A NIECE OF A "GREAT" UNCLE
FAMILY OF A HERO

December 17, 2005