Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you. Rest in peace my brother. Thank You Sir for your service.

Offiecer Ken Wilson (Ret.)
Atlantic Beach Police Dept. Atlantic Beach Florida

August 30, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Corporal Young.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

August 30, 2006

Mike "Mad Dog"
You,your family and family in blue are in my prayers. Thankyou for your years of service to this great state. I am thankful that I had the chance to meet and know you when I was with GSP. You will be missed by many.

Tina Cribbs Chavis
Wife of GA Trooper #298

Tina Cribbs Chavis

August 30, 2006

Mike, I was truly saddened to hear of your recent passing. I still remember the day you reported for Trooper School. As I watched from a distance, I knew you would be a great Trooper. A while back, I ran into you at GPSTC, and noticed you were now a Corporal. I can honestly say one of the most rewarding things an officer can experience is seeing one of their former cadets promoted through the ranks. I have long since retired, but I still feel the pain the Blue and Gray shares statewide. Rest in peace M.D. BIG BLUE! BIG GRAY! GEORGIA TROOPER ALL THE WAY! P.S Say hello to Big Larry for me!

MAJOR #07
GSP RETIRED

August 30, 2006

Rest Easy Brother, the watch is ours now. No words can lessen the pain felt by your family, friends, and your fellow Troops. I hope this simple words will bring some comfort to your family, in that they are not the only one grieving, for today the Thin BLue Line is even thinner.
Though we never met I know that you carried out your duties with pride, honor and dedication. You will be
forever be in our thoughts and prayers as you watch down over the rest of us. God Speed Brother.

Trp. P.H. Phalen
U-1725

Trooper P. H. Phalen
Virginia State Police

August 30, 2006

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! YOU WILL BE MISSED MAD DOG!

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor Adam Sanders
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

August 30, 2006

Our lord has call another of his peace keeper home to serve in his home forever. Wife,kids and family fear not our lord makes no mistake in what he do. As with all thing time bring comfort, but the love and memories last forever. Rest in peace my brother your task in this time has been complete.

Lt. Billy Johnson
Bibb County Sheriff Office

August 30, 2006

Rest in Peace. Always Remembered.

Dy M. Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office LA

August 30, 2006

To the family
It is with great sorror that I read of the death of a veteran officer that died while on the way to help a brother officer. My family will remember Corporal Young at daily mass and at evening prayer. We will also remeber the family.
May Almighty God Bless each and every one of you and console you during your human suffering. May He bestow upon you peace and understanding and in His Mercy bring you comfort.
God Bless all of you.
Non Soleus(Never Alone)
Colonel (Retired) Robert K. Lindsey

Colonel (Retirer) Robert K. Lindsey
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Louisiana

August 30, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, family and friends. Your dedication and service will never be forgotton. Rest in peace.

Major Shayne Bennett
Elbert County Sheriff's Office

August 30, 2006

We wish to express our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and fellow troopers.

Capain Kenny Cameron
Peach County Sheriff's Office

August 30, 2006

We cannot express the sorrow that we endure by losing another police officer. We here at the Canon City Internet Radio will be praying for the family, friends, and brothers and sisters who worked with Corporal Young and now that he is now in Heaven and is protected by God.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just enternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
God Bless You All
Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
Canon City Internet Radio
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson aka MamaWolf
The Canon City Internet Radio (The Chauffeur Internet Radio)

August 30, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and cro-workers of Cpl. Young; may he rest in peace and always be remembered as a hero.

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

August 30, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Corporal Young. Concerns of Police Survivors will be there with you to assist in the rebuilding of your shattered lives.

Roger Parker
Concerns of Police Survivors - Georgia Chapter

August 30, 2006

I just attended a funeral within the last week of one of my own. I'm sorry to lose another brother. My sincere condolences to the family and Georgia troopers of Corporal Young. Please know that you are in my prayers. Rest in peace Corporal Young.

Sgt. Garey Bostick
Office Of Naval Intelligence Police Department

August 30, 2006

My prayers go out to Corporal Youngs friends, family and brothers and sisters in uniform. Rest in Peace, brother.

Invest. Mike Bradford, Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

August 30, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Cororal Young. He is truly a hero!

Janice Daniel Ortiz
Wife of Jackie L Daniel EOW 7/28/1994 NC DMV

August 30, 2006

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest in Peace my brother.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

August 30, 2006

God Bless you Corporal Young, and may He welcome you into heaven as a loyal servant, hero, father, husband, and grandfather. There are no words to express our gratitude to you for what you've done for your area, state, and country.

Brother in Blue

August 30, 2006

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with Cpl. Young's wife, children, grandchildren, family, friends and co-workers. He served us all for so many years protecting our freedom and he was enroute to assist another brother. We will forever remember.

I was married to Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002 and I am now married to Washington County Sheriff Deputy A.V. Carpenter. All of your COPS family is here for you and hurting for you. We all became a family when our loved ones became police officers and now we have even a stronger bond when one of our family members go down. We are here for you to help you along this journey you now have joined with us. God bless you all.

Denise Nichols Carpenter
Vice President of Alabama COPS

August 30, 2006

Trooper Young,

Thank you for your many years of service to the great State of Georgia. I have said a prayer for your loved ones that are grieving your loss. When you chose to become a Trooper you answered GOD's call to serve your fellow citizens both law-abiding and law-breaking. You have now answered HIS call to come home. May the Lord Jesus comfort your family until you reunite with them in our Eternal Home where there will be no more tears.

Ricky Herrera- Probation Officer II
Georgia State Probation

August 30, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Corporal Young, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

August 30, 2006

Walk in the light of the Lord! Rest in peace. Thanks for all you have done, you will never be forgotten!

The Firth Family

August 30, 2006

Corporal Young, I come to this web site daily hoping to not see another fallen hero but another has gone. Your death hits close to home in that our family has two GSP in uniform and one, their father is a retired GSP. Thank you for your service and God speed.

August 30, 2006

Rest in peace brother.. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cpl Young, his family, friends, and the GSP.

Ofc Loyd
Lawrenceville Police

August 30, 2006