Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you officer Holly for all you have done for the City of Glendale and those of us you protect both here and during your tour of duty overseas. YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE A TRUE HERO.

MICHELLE
NIECE OF LA COUNTY SHERRIFF OFFICER

February 23, 2007

Thank you for your service Officer Holly. Both with the military and Glendale Police Department. Rest easy and God Bless you and your family.

Pvt. James Leary
United States Park Police

February 23, 2007

I sit here thinking of how I remember you Tony. The first thing that pops in my head is that big ol' smile as you walked into the Honor Guard bay. The stories and memories we have from the H.G. brighten the days up. I will never forget the Ravioli Incident. Now that you are gone it will never be the same.

You always strived to be the best and never gave up. You trained others to do what no one wanted to do. We dealt in death day in and day out. Your dream was always of Law Enforcement. I salute you for making your dream come true. I weep openly knowing that you can not continue here on earth.

I leave you this for you my brother. God Bless.

THE JUDGEMENT:

The Officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.

Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?

The officer squared his shoulders and said,
No Lord, I guess I aint,
Because those of us who carry badges
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 tough.

But I never took a penny, that wasn’t mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got to steep.

And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I’ve wept an unmanly tear.

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 silence all around the throne,
Where the saints often trod.
As the officer waited quietly
For the judgement of his God.

“Step forward now, Officer.
You’ve born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in hell.”

D1C Bryan Judy
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Dept.

February 23, 2007

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). You are a true Hero. Your efforts, dedication, courage and your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Glendale are appreciated and will never be forgotten.
God speed and Rest in peace.

Lieutentant Joseph P. Scroggs Jr.
Lucas County Sheriff's Office Toledo, Ohio

February 23, 2007

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). You are a true Hero. Your efforts, dedication, courage and your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Toledo are appreciated and will never be forgotten.
God speed and Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Joseph P. Scroggs Jr.
Lucas County Sheriff's Office Toledo, Ohio

February 23, 2007

To your family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You were too young and too full of life. Your journey here is done. You will live on in our hearts. Thank you for your dedication. Rest in peace.

Becky
Citizen Phoenix

February 23, 2007

To the family of Officer Holly:
Please know that the prayers of the nation are with you now. This was so senseless. As a mother of 3 sons, I hurt for you. It is so hard to lose someone we love. Please rest assured that God will take care of Officer Holly as well as give your family strength to go on. God Bless You.

Rocky Buch
Phoenix Arizona

February 23, 2007

May you Rest in Peace Officer Holly and may the Lord wrap your family, friends, and all of us in his love during this time of great loss. At the candlelight vigil, i believe your presence was felt by all..Thank You for protecting our community....

Lynda
Citizen of Glendale

February 23, 2007

There is little more to be said that isn't expressed in the classic line:

Greater love hath no man than this, that he should lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13

Rest in Peace guardian, you have served our master well.

Sergeant
Norfolk Va. Police Dept.

February 23, 2007

Rest in Peace. Thank you for your service.

Dispatcher
Wasilla PD/AK State Troopers

February 23, 2007

I haven't made it yet into this profession. When I do, I am hoping to meet and work with LEOs like Officer Holly. I wish I could have. I am thinking about you and Glendale PD during this time of mourning. Godspeed...

Gonzalez
Phx PD Explorer

February 23, 2007

God bless you warrior

STpr. K.Waters
veteran and Indiana state trooper

February 23, 2007

Rest in peace dear brother. May your family be comforted at this most difficult time.

Deputy Peter Butcher
Daggett County Sheriff Utah

February 23, 2007

Another senseless loss. To the Holly family, and Officer Holly's girlfriend, I extend my deepest condolences. I was told of this tragedy by a friend with the Gilbert, AZ police department, and when he wrote of the details, I couldn't help but think of how similar it was to Trooper Calvin Jenks' senseless and untimely death. Like Officer Holly, Calvin was 24 years old and was shot and killed on 1/6/07 by the passenger in a vehicle he had stopped.

I'm sure it's a difficult time for all of you, but know that Anthony is in a much better place, patrolling the golden streets of Heaven with all the other fallen officers. I'm married to an officer, and I hope they are all watching out for my husband.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Disp. Dawn Bennett
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 22, 2007

To the family of officer Anthonthy Holly and to the Glendale Police Department.

Anthony Holly will be greatly missed he was a great officer as well as a person.
Tony you lived a police officer's life for that you paid the ultimate price you will be missed but never forgotten.

Fugitive Recovery Agent
National Fugitive Recovery Service Glendale, AZ.

February 22, 2007

To the family of Officer Anthony Holly,
I cannot say I understand your pain for that would be assuming to much. However, as a mother of a son who desires to dedicate his life to serving the people of his community I am beginning to understand the very real concerns you lived with on a daily basis and I must admit that for that reason I didn't want my son to enter law inforcement. Still as a mother of a son whose family will soon be moving to Glendale AZ I thank our gracious Lord each day for brave young men such as your son. Had it not been for my son and his family moving to your city to assume the job of principal in one of your parochial schools, I'm sure I would never have even heard of your loss. Please forgive me. However, I thank God for His allowing me this insight. It truly is a small world, for the officer who held Anthony in his arms as he died is the husband of a dear friend's daughter. I know from her father that Nedd and Katie grieve more than words can express. Respect for these young men should always be foremost in our thoughts as we keep them in our daily prayer --- both by name and also by the position they hold and the job they undertake. Not all enemies are on distant shores. Therefore, dedicated God fearing men risk their lives daily as they defend us and provide us with a safe place to raise our children and grandchildren. The words thank you seem so very inadequate at such a time, but they are all I can say. May our gracious Lord give you the peace that only He can give and may He ease you aching heart. I will keep you in my prayers. And know that Anthony John Holly is in a far better place. God bless your family. In His Name, Mrs. Linda E. Sielaff

Christian Mother of two committed sons
Mother of Police Academy Recruit & of soon to be Glendale residents.

February 22, 2007

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Holly, RIP.

mjw643

February 22, 2007

Although we are have a world apart, my deepest heart felt sorrow and prayers are extended to you, your family and fellow officers.
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong, be courageous. Do
not be afraid, do not be discouraged for the Lord you
God will be with you everywhere you go."

Former Active Duty US Marine and Mesa Officer presently serving in Baghdad, Iraq.

February 22, 2007

The men and women of the Springfield Park District Police Department wish to send our deepest condolences to the family and co- workers of Officer Holly . May he rest in peace. We hope that you find comfort from the lord in your time of need and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Jonathan Davis
Springfield IL Park District Police Department

February 22, 2007

Gone but, never forgotten. Thank you for your service to our great country and community. May God bless you, your family and your agnency through this time.

LCPL Matt Knollhuff
USMC

February 22, 2007

Your contribution to our profession and your community will never be forgotten. The words of your fellow officers posted here are an affirmation of the impact you made on others lives. God Bless you and your family.

Detective E. Bruss
Galveston Co. Auto Crimes Task Force

February 22, 2007

Officer Holly and family,
Though many miles seperate us, the circumstances affecting our families are tragically similar. Our son and brother Calvin, age 24, of the TN Highway Patrol was shot and killed in January by murderous criminals at a "routine traffic stop". He, too, had been an officer for two yrs. We were horrified when a relative from Phoenix e-mailed us with the news of Officer Holly. His service to the Glendale P.D.,community, and to the U.S.in Iraq will never be forgotten.
We share your pain and advise that you trust in the Lord and prayer to get you through this difficult time. Also, focusing on the good memories of him will help uplift the family. Also, our prayers will be with you when you begin the difficult journey throught the judicial system. Ours, too, is only beginning.
Sincerely,
Norm, Carla, Corey Jenks
Thompson's Station, TN.
Father,step-mother, brother Calvin Jenks EOW 01-06-07

Norm, Carla, Corey Jenks
citizens

February 22, 2007

Officer Holly,
you lost your life helping a fellow officer. you are a true hero. we will say a prayer for you and your family. even thou no words can take the pain that your family and friends are feeling away hopefully they can rest easy knowing that you are now in god's arms and you are one of his angles. tell all our fellow officers in heaven that we miss them also. you may be gone but your NEVER forgotten!!!
may you rest in peace.
deputys, escambia county s/o FL
The Hernandez Family

deputy's
escambia county s/o

February 22, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother.

senior deputy gavin price (retired)
escambia co fl s/.

February 22, 2007

Officer Holly, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as well as the entire Glendale Police Department. Thank you for your service to your country and the citizens of Glendale. Rest in peace.

TSgt Christopher Shady
USAF Security Forces K-9 Handler (Glendale Native)

February 22, 2007