Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sister in blue, rest in peace. Your service will long be remembered. May the good Lord comfort and strengthen your family during this time and always as well as your department and co-workers.

Deputy Melanie Thomas(Retired)
Charleston County Sheriff's Office

February 16, 2006

On behalf of the members of the Aurora Police Department, our thaughts and prayers go out to Deputy Edwards, the Edwards family, and the members of the Hardin County Sheriff Department. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Ofc. J. Hahn #348
Aurora, IL PD

February 16, 2006

Sister Edwards may you rest in peace. It is never easy to say good-bye to one of our own. From your brothers and sisters in Canada.

Cst B Murphy # 148
Summerside Police Service (Canada)

February 16, 2006

Deputy Edwards may you rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Patrol Officer Chris J. Rohner
Licking Memorial Hospital Police Dept. Newark, OH

February 16, 2006

Rest, sister.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 16, 2006

It saddens me whenever one of our own passes. I have seen far to many good people leave before their time is due. A true injustice is, when I read the reflections and see that not one fellow deputy or local citizen has felt compeled to say something nice about this women who put everything on the line, everyday, like we all do. Whether it's a small town in rural America or the big city, it does not matter. We all are here for the same purpose....to help our fellow LEO'S and to keep our loved ones safe from the evil's we see every day.

Elizabeth....God bless you and keep you. We have never met, but we are of the same "Blue" blood. We will meet again when the Lord calls me home.

February 16, 2006

May God bless your loved ones, friends, and fellow officers with happy memories. And my He give you countless crowns in heaven for duty of service.

Chief Rodney Sweetin
Bonnie Police Dept, Bonnie Illinois

February 16, 2006

Blessed be the peacekeepers, for they are truly the children of God. Rest in peace, sister, and rejoice in a job well done!

Deputy Scott Terrell
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office

February 16, 2006

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To the family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends in law enforcement, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Deputy Edwards, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

February 16, 2006

Dear Elizabeth

I check this site every day, and every day I pray the numbers don't go up. But they do. It takes a special kind of person to do the job we do and it breaks my heart every time I see that another of my sisters and brothers has been taken away. God bless you, I know you're in a better place now. Ill look out for you when we assemble for our final roll call..

Your sister at Louisville Metro Police Dept.

February 15, 2006

We will all be praying for you and your family. Take care and God Bless!

Officer Edward Michela
Bellevue Police Department, MI

February 15, 2006

Deputy Sheriff Edwards,
I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Hardin County. And to your family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

February 15, 2006

Sister Elizabeth,

How much you will be missed cannot be explained. God has callen you for a much higher purpose, though your time here on Earth was short, you will NOT be forgotten. We had just began our journey through the academy, and we will finish it in rememberance of you.
To your family, friends, co-workers, and your law enforcement family, we send our deepest regrets, as we know you will be missed. You have given the ULTIMATE sacrifice, and for that we will always be greatful.

GOD Bless, rest in peace.... we will meet again.

Patrolman Olivia Johnson
Sandoval Police Department

February 15, 2006

Courage is the thing. All goes if courage goes.

Be at peace Sister.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Edwards.

Ofc. Scott Bachman
Baltimore County (MD) PD

February 15, 2006

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY EDWARD, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.

PO DEMETRIUS YOUNG
U.S. DEPT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE

February 15, 2006

Rest in peace, sister. Though your time here has ended, go forward and stand alongside all of those warriors of justice who have been called Home. Ride along with your family of blue and help steer them clear of danger. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

A Squad
Woodbridge PD CT

February 15, 2006

My deepest sympathy to officer Edwards her family and her department. We have all lost a true hero. You will be missed. RIP

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

February 15, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. We were made safer by her service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Deputy Edwards deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Edwards is distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for her brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

February 15, 2006

God bless to the family,friends and co-workers of Deputy Edwards. Thank you for your service, RIP.

MJW #643

February 15, 2006

In Valor there is Hope......

Patrolman Greg Gaetano
Dracut Police Department (MA)

February 15, 2006

Rest in peace Sister Elizabeth, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your courage and service.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

February 15, 2006

Lord,
She was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by her brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of her family,
so they clearly see:
that she gave her all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Elizabeth, rest easy sister, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

February 15, 2006

From the men and women of the Riverside,IL PD we offer our prayers for the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Elizabeth Edwards. You will not be forgotten. God Bless You.

Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside,IL PD

February 15, 2006

Thank you for your service.

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

February 15, 2006

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept 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 here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

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

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

February 15, 2006