Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ethan,tomorrow is the five year anniversary of that horrible day in our lives, that took you from us. It is very hard to believe that it has been five years. Your mom and dad are doing well, they of course, have their good days and bad days. Your mom, has become quite an athlete, and maybe you knew of this athletic ability that she has, or let me say, thought that she had, but, God love her, she was trying to please your little girl and roller skate at her birthday party, and your mom and the skates didn't really work very well together, needless to say, she has a bummed up shoulder from the fall. The kids and Kylie seem to be doing okay, again, I know they have their good and bad days, too. The kids are just adorable. We all think of you and we wish that you were here with us, and we do know that someday we will all meet again.
We love and miss you!!!
Aunt Lori

Lori Collins
aunt

January 3, 2011

We are headed up to Kylie's to spend the next couple days with her and the kids.New Years Eve was hard as always but oh what wonderful memories we have.Kylie made your famous mushrooms and while they were good I still think your's were better!! the kids are so grown up they take very good care of Kylie and Hayden is always saying "Hey Mom and when Kylie says what? he replies Love you!!He is so sweet and Maddy just comes up and sits down with her laying her beautiful head on her shoulder and tells her how much she loves her..You and Kylie have made wonderful children who are great reflections of the both of you..while come tomorrow it will be 5 years since God called you home you live forever here on earth through your children..and we all miss you very much..Please know we are all better people because we had yoou in our lives
we love you Ethan
Connie and Red

CONNIE MILLER
MOTHER-IN-LAW

January 3, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones during this Holiday Season. It is especially hard go get through holidays but loved ones carry on by continuing to keep your memory alive. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and close friends.
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Author Unknown.
You are a priceless treasure to those that love you.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

December 13, 2010

Dad and I started your birthday as we always do, at the cemetary. Lorelie was there and it just reminded me of how many people love you and miss you. Today would have been your 34th and I wish most of all that you were here today to celebrate with Kylie and the kids. They are a great blessing to your father and I, and you would be very proud of them. I miss you everyday and I think about what you would be doing now with the kids, Kylie, us and the entire family. I love you son and Happy Birthday!

Mom

October 30, 2010

Happy Birthday Ethan!! We all miss you very much!!

Lori Collins
aunt

October 30, 2010

Happy bitrhday! I was up at grandma's yesterday and we were talking about you and grandpa. How much you are both missed. How wonderful your reunion must have been! One day we will all see you again, but you are missed very much! I think about the times we had together and how much fun we had. My prayers are with kylie, your children, and your parents today. I miss you and I love you very much. Not the same now that two of the most wonderful men I've known are not here!!!

Lorelie

October 30, 2010

Happy Birthday Ethan.. We all love and miss you very much.

Deanna
sister in-law

October 30, 2010

Well your mom and me just walked 25 miles in your name. It was so worth it, we had a blast. I have three blisters and they hurt. We met some wonderful people this weekend. Miss you lots!!!! But we would do it all over again for you. Love you always......

Kylie Collins
wife

October 12, 2010

You and all of your family and friends are in my thoughts on this holiday which you helped protect and preserve. Hero’s like you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

July 4, 2010

We attended the London Peace Officer ceremony for the Fallen Officers yesterday. Kylie took both of the kids, and they were both very good. They did rubbings of your name from the wall and we all left flowers there for you. When they called your name in the list of fallen officers, Hayden recognized it and kinda of got a little smile on his face. What a big boy he is now!! We went to his school program last night, too, and he has changed so much from the first one we went to watch him in, where he sat down on the risers and wouldn't sing and gave dirty looks to the kids around him that kept hitting him on accident while they were singing. He is adorable and such a good little guy!!
Maddie is growing up so big and beautiful, too. These are such sad times, having to watch your son rub your name on a piece of paper from that wall, it is so hard!! I took pictures of them with your flag, and I was thinking while sitting through that service yesterday, that is your flag and that flag represents you and your life, it is hard to believe what one flag can represent so much and have so much meaning to so many people. We love and miss you!

Lori Collins
Aunt

May 7, 2010

I drove past "the scene" on 188 yesterday. A wave of emotions came over me. So much so tears came down my face. Not sure why at that particular moment, guess all the events and memories came back to me. I hope that you understand that I repected you as a Deputy & friend. I wish only the best for ALL your family & hope they are doing well. Your memory is still alive.

Captain Frank Diamond
Laurelville Police Department

February 23, 2010

What a hard day this is for the whole family!!! We can't grasp that it has been four years, what a long four years it has been!! Ethan, we all love you and miss you so much! We watched the Christmas Story and Christmas Vacation, that is bittersweet when we watch them, because we love those movies and we know you did, too. I remember our last Christmas eve, we were watching it and talking about our favorite parts at your Grandma & Grandpa's.
Losing your Grandpa was hard on the family this past August. We know that you are now with him and BSn with him again. Your grandma is being very strong, and doin well.
Kylie stuck right there with us, through the whole thing and we were so glad to have her there with us! We love her and we are glad that she feels like she is part of the Collins family, her and the kids are a big part of our family,and will always be!
The kids are just getting so big, and Hayden is changing so much, they are both adorable and we love them so much! We all see so much of you in each one of them, but, especially Madison, she is the spittin image of you when you were her age. She is growin up so quick!!
We think of you each day, and miss you!
Love Ya!
Aunt Lori

Lori Collins
aunt

January 4, 2010

Ethan,4 years ago started out so well.New years Eve and Day was sooo much fun.We had a great time and We hang on to those memories of all the laughter we had those days,little did we know the sadness was soon to follow.We have missed you so much,the kids are still spitting images of you and Kylie.Madison acts so much like you it is scarey.Hayden is a great mixture,easy going but sometimes he pops up a quote that sounds so much like you with not a smile on his face.By the way Madison has a new nickname "Miss Excitment". We miss you and Love you.Red has kept his promise to you.Rest in Peace our precious son-in law.

Connie and Red

January 4, 2010

Ethan, can't believe it has been four years since you were taken from us and your family. You would be proud of Kylie, Madison and Hayden.

Deputy Hemsworth
Fairfield County S/O

January 4, 2010

I can not believe it is going on four years.I miss you so much and so do the kids. We watched Christmas Vacation like mad we laugthed and cried thinking of your favorite parts. We had so many wonderful memories that will be cherished forever. I love you forever and always.....

Kylie
wife

December 26, 2009

Happy Birthday son! I stood at your grave today and realized that I still cannot believe that you are gone. I wish with all my heart that you were here so we could celebrate your day. We do get great joy from Kylie, Madison and Hayden. There is so much of you in your kids. And through them you will always be alive.
I love you!

Anonymous

October 30, 2009

Happy Birthday! The kids and I made your favorite yellow cake no icing. This week has been so emotional I wish you were here everyday but see you shine thru our kids. I miss you and Love you!!!! Happy Birthday my Love....

Kylie Collins
wife

October 29, 2009

I was thinking about you because I know your birthday is in a couple days. It's really hard for me when I go home not to see you. I sometimes forget and look for you when I'm visiting, thinking you would walk around the corner at any time. We always talk about how you and Lorelie always picked on me. Christmas will be hard this year. I think about you and grandpa everyday. I have your picture with grandpa on my nightstand. It breaks my heart. Happy early birthday, you are in my thoughts and my prayers.

Love and miss you!
Jeni

Jeni Collins
Cousin

October 28, 2009

Deputy Collins, Thank you for your service, you served well. Your Wife and Children will forever be in my prayers.

Rest easy Deputy...

J. Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office, FL

October 1, 2009

Your grandpa passed away and it has been so sad. Your grandma has done well. I know this would have been a hard time for you. I miss you more everyday. I can not believe in a couple months it will be four years and it is hard to believe. The kids are so big and I spend as much time as possible with them.....Love you always

Kylie Collins
wife

September 12, 2009

It's hard to believe that over 3 years have passed. It seems impossible, we miss you so much, and watching the kids grow up and you not here to be a part of that it is heartbreaking!!! They are just adorable, as you were when you were at that age!! Madison is just a little Ethan, through and through!! We all love those kids and Kylie to pieces and will be there for whatever they may need! Kylie has her times that seem that she just can't be the dad and the mom, but, she pulls through it, and does what she can to fill both sets of shoes. Bless her heart!! Father's Day is coming up and I know that is a hard one for her and the kids!! You were a wonderful dad, and Madison made the comment one day that you were always the one that carried her around when she was little, she said that Kylie never did!! If she didn't sound like you when saying that, and then giving that grin!!
We think of you everyday, and miss and love you everyday!!
Aunt Lori

Lori Collins
aunt

June 18, 2009

I came across your name among the many heroes on this site and wanted to stop at your page and leave a reflection. You are a true hero and heroes never die. I know the daily struggle all of your loved ones face each day and know the emptiness and pain they expereince. Every morning when they awake, the first thought of the day is of you and when they go to bed at night and just before drifting off to sleep, the last thought of the day is of you. Wrap your wings around all of your loved ones and help them with their grief and protect them from harm. Visit them in their dreams so that they know you are close and watching over them. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

April 22, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 19, 2009

Ethan,
We visited your Grandpa and Grandma Collins a few weeks back and your grandfather is failing fast and your Grandmother is losing weight. They are two wonderful people and it is hard watching them prepare for your Grandpa's death. Knowing they are Christians will help ease the pain when the time comes. Jesus and you meet him with open arms.

Mother of a 2005 Fallen Officer

February 13, 2009

Too sad for words.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

January 4, 2009