Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mike you were an outstanding Trooper, and a good christian man. Keep a watch over all of us down here. We are a man short here on earth but there is another Trooper on the interstate in heaven. God bless you brother.

The Gift
They walk a beat of concrete and stone,
They drive through the city in a car, alone.
They swallow their pride, their prejudice, their grief,
They deal with all kinds, from preacher to theif.

Sometimes they get weary, from fighting this fight,
To punish the wrong and defend the right.
Defending a sacred creed and code,
Of freedom and justice, they bear the full load.

You don't ever see them for what's deep inside,
The pain, the anger, or many tears they've cried.
For you, for me, and others in fear,
Seldom a "Thank You", do they ever hear.

If you could look at their heart, just once,
You would see,
Their own life is the gift given to you and me

Deputy Andrew K. Altman
Brantley County Sheriff's Office - Nahunta, Ga.

August 29, 2006

To your wife and children and grandchildren, your family and friends and Police Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Corporal Young you will never be forgotten and will be in my daily prayers. Thank You for all your hard work and dedication and sacrifices you made in protecting the people of Georgia. God Bless you as you now sleep in God's Love and Peace.
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila Pa wife and mom of LEO

Kathi Halligan
Phila PA

August 29, 2006

Trooper Young, to you and your family may you rest in peace. You are a hero and will never be forgotten.8/29/06

Brother in Blue (retired)
Illinois

August 29, 2006

God Bless the family of Corporal Young. Never Forgotten!!!

Detective Lionel Garrett
Inglewood Police Dept.

August 29, 2006

Corporal Young you are a hero. Thank you for your many years of service to the citizens of Georgia. May God bless you and your loved ones. Rest in peace my brother. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

August 29, 2006

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel with the loss of a brother Trooper. Please know that our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with Corporal Young’s family, friends and fellow Troopers during this sad time.

Captain Doug Connelly
SC Highway Patrol

August 29, 2006

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

DHPD, Michigan

August 29, 2006

To the family of Cpl. Young, My heart and prayers go out to you all. I am very familiar with the pain and suffering you are going through as my brother will killed in the line of duty just two weeks ago. Please know that we are all here for each other. You will be offered help from many many different areas, embrase these people and lean on them for support during this time.

Cpl. Young, Thank you for your service to your state and country. If you see my brother cruising by on his Harley please let him know that his sister misses him and loves him dearly.

Mary Katherine Metternich
Sister of Cpl. Christopher Metternich (MC52) E.O.W 08/14/06

August 29, 2006

Rest well Corporal, and thank you for your service.

Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol

August 29, 2006

Sacrifice is the only true measure of generosity. -Jason Hurst

Corporal Young -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Corporal Young -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

August 29, 2006

Our sincere condolences go out to the Georgia troopers and the family of Corporal Young. Please know that you are in our prayers during this awful time.

Trp BK Henline
NCSHP

August 29, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

CORPORAL YOUNG, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 29, 2006

God Bless the Young family, friends and members of the GSP during this most difficult time. My prayers are with you. You will never be forgotten!

Ret PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

August 29, 2006

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D. Retired

August 29, 2006

Your family and agency will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest in Peace.
You will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Allan K. Iversen jr.
Suffolk Police Department, Virginia

August 29, 2006

674, you fought a heck of a fight. We'll all miss you Maddog.God bless you.

Former Co-Worker

August 29, 2006