Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REMEMBERING YOU ON THIS THE ANNIVERSARY OF EOW. REST IN PEACE.

HAROLD HUTCHISON
HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA POLICE DEPT

February 12, 2009

Happy Birthday, keep watch over your special family!

Craig Figgins
Brother - Sgt Dan Figgins EOW 4/9/05

June 2, 2008

Thanks for all you have done, your life will not be forgotten. Go with god and stay with us in spirit as we continue to safeguard those we serve.

Chief of Police
Port Jefferson Police Department, Ohio

April 17, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You are a true hero to us all and will never be forgotten. GOD bless your family

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

February 20, 2008

On this 2 year anniversary of your EOW, we are thinking of you, your family and friends.

Please keep watching over them, as they they continue to heal.

We thank you for your service to your community and the difference you made on so many as written in these reflections.

You are a True Hero and will not be forgotten...

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

February 12, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY DEPUTY AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 9, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 1, 2008

Thinking of you and your family during these rough Holidays. Watch over them and you will not be forgotten.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

December 28, 2007

I had the honor of escorting your family today at the FOP National Memorial Service in Washington DC, you can tell they miss you greatly. Thank you for your service and may God bless your family as they deal with the loss of your presence on earth.

Sergeant Don L. Weilhammer Jr.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept.

May 15, 2007

Today is National Law Enforcement Day and on this day I salute you for your bravery and dedication to law enforcement. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones today and every day. You have not been forgotten.

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

May 15, 2007

Elizabeth,

We met your family on Thursday in Springfield at the memorial. We shared stories and tried to help as much as we could, you have a great family and they held up strong and you should be proud. We will fly a Blue ribbon just for you and your family, may they continue to heal.

Craig

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

May 6, 2007

We met your parents down in Springfield a few days ago, such nice people. I know how they feel and the emptyness in their hearts without you. There have been many silent tears by those that love you dearly and they will never forget you. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

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

May 4, 2007

we're here today for u in springfield. i cried for u today. the guy said that we're not here to honor how the officer died; but how they lived. thats true. always love and miss u.

kelsy
neice

May 2, 2007

I was almost 6 when I first laid eyes on you. Even though you were suppose to be a brother, I loved you and swore to always protect you. Somewhere along the way you took on the same role and not only me, you protected your community and your country. Then you gave your life for that role. Thank you. Im so proud of you. (And Im glad you were a girl)

Waynette
sister

March 21, 2007

Friends, Family and co-workers of Liz:
Please always know that as time goes by our thoughts are still with you all. We do not forget.
We will be at the Illinois memorial in May as we have been for the last seven years, long before we lost one of our own, when the mere thought of adding the name of one we loved so much was a definite improbability. This year we will again be there to honor all those on the memorial, those we knew and loved like your Liz and our Dane, and those who we know only through the faces and tears of friends, families, and co-workers. We will NEVER forget their courage, sacrifice, families nor the smiles we used to share....

Deputy Candice McCurdy
Williamson County Sheriff's Department

March 19, 2007

Liz, I want you to know i cry every night because i miss you. I wish you could know how much we all miss you. I'm sure you do but i wish i could tell you. I love you so much.

Kelsy
Neice

March 14, 2007

hey, i just wanted everyone to know that i am very thankful for all the support you have givin me and my family. It has been a year since it happened. All i have to say is that Liz you are greatly missed by everyone and we all LOVE you so much! Again thank you all for your support.
Bethany Bryant

Bethany
Neice

February 22, 2007

Dear Elizabeth and Family,

I went to Freed-Hardeman with you and shared a thousand memories with you. When I heard of your loss last year I was devastated. Marci was able to come say good bye to you and I am deeply sorry I was not able to come. I sent you a beautiful bunch of flowers to brighten the day. In about a month I am going to be pining a badge on my chest and I am dedicating that day to the memory of you. I will always miss you! I hope to be with you in heaven some day and share many more memories together. May God be with you and your family always.

Love you!

Jessica Ables

Recruit Jessica Ables
Raleigh Police Dept.

February 19, 2007

To the Family & Friends of Elizabeth: I am a rider for the Police Unity Tour, Virginia Chapter. We ride 250 miles in 2 & 1/2 days (on bicycles) in honor of our fallen sisters and brothers. I was born & raised in Southern Illinois (Jonesboro, where my family still lives) and asked specifically to wear the bracelet bearing Elizabeth's name this year. So I will ride into Washington, DC this May in her honor. Peace be with you all...

Police Officer Rick Davis
Newport News, VA P.D.

February 14, 2007

Its been a little over a year since you've been gone, Liz, and I think about you each and every day. You are terribly missed by everyone who knew you. Life has not been the same and never will, but I know you are in a better place. Know that I love you and miss you so much!

Bethany
Friend

February 14, 2007

Thinking of you and your family this day.

Maryland Citizen

February 12, 2007

G-d Bless.

February 12, 2007

As the first anniversary of your tragic EOW approaches, please know that your sacrifice is remembered and honored. You will always be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 1, 2007

It has almost been a year since I prayed for God to let you live. When I got to the wreck site I had no idea that it would be the last time I ever got to tell you how much you were loved by this family. As I held your hand that day I knew life as we knew would never be the same. I beleive that you are now Lucas's guardian angel and he will always have you with him. There is not a day that goes by that I dont think of you and wish I could have done something that day to save you. This world is a better place for having you in it. For anyone who reads this I want them to know how caring and giving Liz was. She truly deserves all the kind words and praise that I've read on the site. I miss her more than any words can say.
I love you Liz

Carrie

carrie
friend

January 17, 2007

To the family,friends and co-workers of Deputy Elizabeth Edwards, As the holiday's draw near, may you know that others are hurting with you and praying God will give you the Peace only He can give. Know in your hearts,the Blue Line family will forever remember the sacrifice Elizabeth gave for the rest of us. As she now patrols strets of gold with Other Fallen Hero's. I salute you Deputy Edwards,keep watch over the rest of us. Love and Prayers, Carolyn Moore, mother-in-law of Sgt. Jeffery T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04 Asheville,N.C.

Carolyn Moore

November 12, 2006