Hardin County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, February 12, 2006
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Elizabeth Mazella Edwards
On this day, September 11, 2006, I watch the TV, and this year it's been hard. Liz and I set together in 2001 and watched the attack on our country. We both thought about what we would do if we ever had to feel the pain of losing a family member. That conversation came true for me 7 months ago. On this day, I pray for peace, and I wish comfort to our family and friends, and for those suffering the same loss as we have. You'll always be in my heart baby girl.
Sister/Dispatcher, Shealean Cullum
Hardin Co. Sheriff's Department
September 11, 2006
Deputy Edwards, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.
Daniel
Citizen
August 29, 2006
It has only been 6 months since you were taken away from your loved ones and I know they think of you every hour of every day and the tears flow from their broken hearts. My thoughts are with them and I want them to know that they are not alone. Keep watch over them and those still out on patrol protecting the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten as heroes never die.
"Always in our hearts
Always in our Words
Forever Young
Forever Blue
Our Guardian Angel".
Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father
August 27, 2006
Rest In Peace.
P.O.
APD
August 14, 2006
Peace be with you always...
Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06
July 15, 2006
Elizabeth, You are dearly missed and thought of often. You have made your family VERY PROUD!!!! We will always love you cousin. Julie, Chuck, and Amanda.
Julie, Chuck, and Amanda (Street)
cousins
June 16, 2006
Thank you for your service and dedication Deputy Edwards. May God bless you and your family in this difficult time. Rest in Peace.
Mark Schilli-Investigator
DEA-St. Louis Division
June 16, 2006
Liz, you are thought of each day by your friends here in Hardin Co. we love you and miss you greatly! Thank you for your service to this country and county. Though you are gone from this earth you will never be gone from our thoughts!
Marci Gibbs
Friend
June 15, 2006
I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Edwards.
From reading all the reflections left for Elizabeth, she sounds like she was a great woman with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew her in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Elizabeth's life and the WOMAN that she was. Remember that Elizabeth's life was about so much more than the way she died. Elizabeth will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember her. Please accept my condolences. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.
Deputy Edwards, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years but we still miss him terribly.
Wishing you brighter and better days,
Jocelyne :)
"Forever Remembering 26-3"
Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiance of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW:
June 4, 2006
From one sister to another, you will never be forgotten. God Bless you, your family, and your department. Rest in Peace.
Officer L.A.Madore
New Bern PD, New Bern, NC
April 29, 2006
Elizabeth- I love you and miss you..You will always hold a special place in my heart....
Step-Mom: Michele Edwards
April 8, 2006
Forever missed...
Kathleen
Alabama C.O.P.S.
April 6, 2006
To the Family and Department of Deputy Sheriff Elizabeth Edwards:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Do not be afraid to lean on each other.
Kay Wood, Mother of Deputy Marshal Glen DeVanie, EOW 4/2/2003, Alexandria, LA
Kay Wood
April 5, 2006
Rest in peace sister, God Bless you and your family.
Sgt. Mike Davis
HPD
March 25, 2006
i will always remember my aunt Liz, she was truly like a big sister to me and my cousin kelsy. Liz will be remembered throughout my entire life. I love her so much and miss her, my family thanks all those who have been there for us during our hard times, and your nice comments that you have left for us.
neice Bethany Bryant
March 25, 2006
You will always be remembered in the hearts of your teachers.
High School Teacher, S. Austin
Hardin County High School
March 23, 2006
May God bless you and your family. You are already missed with your humor and wit. Thank you for truly serving your country and fellow man by your service in the military and civilian sector.
Sgt. Cain, Jamie
United States Army Reserve
March 22, 2006
thank you sister for you service you are not forgotton
dekalb police dept
March 19, 2006
Elizabeth was the best officer at hardin co. sheriffs department. i am her neice and we loved her so much. she was so happy to become an officer. she loved the job so much and will never, ever be forgotten.
neice kelsy cullum
March 11, 2006
Thank you for your service.
Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol
March 9, 2006
To the family, friends, fellow officers, and soldiers who knew and loved Elizabeth, I asure you my prayers are with you. To Elizabeth, my friend and partner in battle, as we always said, "See you on the flip side." You are the American Hero!
God Bless You and your family.
SPC. Glover , Jonathan
United States Army Reserves 281st Maint. Co.
March 5, 2006
With deepest regards and sympathy. Thank you for watching over those on the streets. It is our watch now.
Lexington Division of Police Recruit Class 22006.
Recruit McClanahan
Lexington Division of Police
March 3, 2006
Rest in Peace Sister. We thank you for your service and dedication to duty. Know that your loved ones are not forgotten as we are but a phone call away if needed.
Bob Johnson VA-VI
Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.
February 28, 2006
To the family, friends and colleagues of Dep. Edwards. Our department would like to extend our most sincere condonlences for the loss of a True and dedicated Hero.
Ofc. Eric A. Platt
NH State Hospital Campus Police
February 25, 2006
To the Family, Friends, and Co-workers at the Hardin County Sheriff's Office, You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace "Fellow Deputy", will will take your watch from here.
Sgt. Alan Adair #30-29
Guernsey County Sheriff's Office
February 22, 2006
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