Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Sister in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage, sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 12, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Edwards.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 11, 2020

Missing you as I do everyday. I have your picture in view. Your smile makes me smile. I was bragging on you to someone a few days ago and telling a story about driving around and what we did to Wayne while he was on patrol. That story got me thinking and missing the fun and laughter that always came with you. You were my best buddy who grew into my best friend. We have a bond that will never break and that's why I can feel you with me today as I am missing your voice and laugh. I love you little sis. Thank you for watching over and protecting me, as you always did. "A sister's bond is tied together with heartstrings"

Waynette Edwards Kavanaugh
sister

October 11, 2018

I salute you my sister for making county Hardin a better place to live. May you continue to rest in peace, and that you and your loving family be blessed.

Lt. Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D.

February 12, 2017

...to honor her.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

January 14, 2017

Deputy Sheriff Edwards' story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 1-10-17 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

January 10, 2017

Miss you daily Kiddo.

Big Sister
HCSO

January 5, 2017

You are not forgotten!!

C-34
Mississippi Highway Patrol

February 12, 2016

Rest in Peace, Deputy Edwards. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 19, 2012

6 years. Missing you. I very proud of the work Ive done in your Honor this year. Keep the watch over me, I have to have my Angel on my shoulder.

Shealean
Sister

February 12, 2012

5 years... and with this heartache, it coulda been yesterday. Missin you.

Sister/Shealean

February 12, 2011

Liz,
I did it! I felt you and Tommy with me when I thought I couldnt go any longer. But I never stopped. Thanks for the push......

Marcia
Sister of Thomas Cook EOW 09/27/06

July 19, 2010

I leave tomorrow for Alton Illinois to ride across the state of Illnois in your memory. Please keep myself and all the riders safe. Ill probably need a push from you and Tommy. So please be there at my side

Marcia Williams
Sister of Thomas Cook eow 09/27/06

July 13, 2010

I dont haf to tell you how much your missed, your with me everyday. I dont haf to tell you how great the kids are, you are right there with them. I do want to say Thank You! Thanks for helping give my kids the backbone they have to defend our Nation. You and their Dad have given them the drive and courage to follow their dreams.
Hang with me forever sis. I need you to make me strong, and to watch over My Marine and My Soldier. Im still totally trusting you.

Big Sis.....Shealean
Sister

March 24, 2010

Liz, it's bee 4 years and I still think of you daily. Miss ya girl.

Police Officer Olivia Johnson
VA Police

February 13, 2010

Deputy Edwards, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

February 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

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

February 12, 2010

Liz
You don't know me. My little brother Tommy was taken the same year as you were. I know your families pain as they know ours. Kelby and my daughter Traci have had a friendship since we were all in Springfield. Dont worry they are good togethor. They help eachother. Kelby reaches her when sometimes Im not able because of my own pain. He's a great kid. Youd be proud. Im sorry for your families tragic loss. Just kmow Im thinking of you today and you truely are a hero

Marcia Williams
Thomas Cook EOW 09-27-06

Anonymous

January 20, 2010

Liz, miss ya and think of you often.

Officer Olivia Johnson
Veterans Administration Police

December 9, 2009

AS THE SON OF A TWENTY YEAR LAW OFFICER FOR A FATHER AS WELL AS A 20 PLUS YEAR OFFICE DEPUTY FOR A MOTHER AND LATER DISPATCHING FOR A SHORT WHILE MYSELF I ALWAYS KNEW THAT A 10-41 MIGHT NEVER BE ENDED WITH A 10-42 AT THE END OF THE SHIFT FORTENLY FOR MY FAMILY OUR PARENTS ENDED THIER CARRERS IN RETIREMENT. HAVING SIT BEHIND THE DESK KNOWING MY OFFICERS WERE IN HARMS WAY AND I WAS THIER ONLY MEANS OF HELP I NEVER TOOK THE JOB LIGHTLY , IT NEVER HIT HOME TO ME UNTIL A SUNDAY MORING AT CHURCH WHEN THE PHONE RANG AND PRAYER WAS BEING REQUESTED FOR A LOCAL DEPUTY WHO HAD BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT RESPONDING TO A CALL. MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH BEGIN TO PRAY INSTANTLY WHILE OTHERS HELPED THE DEPUTIES AUNT AND COUSIN WHO WERE IN ATTENDANCE THAT MORNING TO THE HOSPITAL.ON THAT MORNING AS TEARS FELL GOD CHOSE TO CALL HER HOME . ALMOST DAILY I DRIVE BY THE MONUMENT ERECTED IN HER HONOR AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT IT STANDS AS A GRIM REMINDER TO OUR SMALL COMMUNITY JUST HOW PRECIOUS LIFE IS AND HOW QUICKLY IT CAN BE LOST. FOR LIZ SHE GAVE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN SERVICE TO HER BELOVED COMUNITY. SO AS I SIT AT MY COMPUTER I SALUTE HER SERVICE AND THANK HER FAMILY FOR THIER CONTINUED SERVICE. REST IN PEACE 935

SCOTT VAUGHN FORMER DISPATCHER
HARDIN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT

February 20, 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

on this day you are not forgotten, only remembered. thank you for your service

Deputy Aldrich
Clare County Sheriff Department

February 12, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten.

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

February 12, 2009

RIP hero....gone but never forgotten!

Wife of LEO

Anonymous

February 12, 2009

To Deputy Elizabeth Edwards, her parents, siblings and other loved ones, and her fellow officers:

On this the second anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with all family members and friends who call you beloved. They are all in my thoughts and prayers today.

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, Elizabeth. I am so humbled by your valor and service.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Elizabeth gave to her community and the citizens of Illinois, and for the supreme sacrifice she and her family made on February 12, 2006.

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

Anonymous

February 12, 2009