Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless your loved ones, both your immediate family and Police family. Even though these are sad times for your friends, family and brothers in blue. Know that they are truly thankful for every day, hour, minute that you were in their lives. Know that they will continue to think of you every day. Weather it brings to them a smile of happiness from a fond memory, or a sorrowful tear.

Your watch will never end.

Thank you for choosing to serve and protect, and for putting your life on the line for the safety of others. Thank you to your extended police brothers and sisters whom continue to serve and protect.
Thank you for your service !!!
May you rest in Peace.

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February 28, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

February 28, 2007

To the family of Sgt. plouff, I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. I know that I can never take away the hurt you feel, but know that my family and myself keep you in our prayers in this time of need. This is a sad time when the evil takes the life of one of our warriors, but know my brother we will continue the fight here, while you will forever be at our sides as we patrol our beat. Rest in peace your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Job well done, you've done your time in hell now you will walk the golden streets.

T.G. Vincent POII
Asheboro Police Dept.

February 28, 2007

Howard - Rest In Peace my friend.

Sergeant D.L. Murray
Winston-Salem Police Department

February 28, 2007

Sarge,

They caught the pos that took your from your friends and family. You can rest easy,

He won't.


Godspeed Sarge

JJH
Colorado LEO

February 28, 2007

I would like to send my condolences to the family of Sgt. Plouff. Rest In Peace My Brother.

"A Part of America Died"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.

The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

The beat that he walked was a battle field too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, of himself gave his all,
and a part of America died.

Chief Randy Smith
Norwood Police Department (NC)

February 28, 2007

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest In Peace.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

February 28, 2007

Sergeant Plouff, You and you family as well as your fellow officers are in my family's thoughts and prayers. Please know that you do not grieve alone and that your service is appreciated and will not be forgotten. Take comfort in the fact that God's plan is not our plan and while it may be impossible to see now, something wonderful comes from every tragedy were endure. God bless you and rest in peace brother.

Officer Eric Schwalbe
Toledo Police, Toledo, Ohio

February 28, 2007

SGT:

I pray that your family finds peace and strength during this difficult time. Thank you for your dedication to our profession. God bless.

OK LEO

February 28, 2007

Man in the Arena
"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. Whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood. Who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming.
But who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."
Theodore Roosevelt "Citizenship in a Republic,"
Speech at the Sorbonne, Paris, April 23, 1910

Rest in Peace Guardian, You have served our maker well.

Sergeant
Norfolk Virginia Police Dept.

February 28, 2007

You are a valiant warrior and a true hero to have made the ultimate sacrifice helping another officer. Rest well, brother. We'll take it from here.

PSO (K9) M. McNeely
Morganton NC DPS

February 27, 2007

Rest in Peace Sergeant, may god bless you, your loved ones, and the entire Winston-Salem Police Department at this time of a tragic loss.

Citizen

February 27, 2007

May God be with your family, friends, and co-workers. Keep them all strong.

Trooper S Whitman
Michigan State Police

February 27, 2007

To loose a friend who you worked with daily is so like loosing a family member the smiles,laugher and friendship gone in a moment at the hands of a coward who never knew what the word serve meant.Over the thirty years I have served I have lost many friends to the evil on the streets we patroled. But Sgt Plouff knew what it meant like all of us still here know and the other fellow officers we lost over the years.God bless his family and each and everyone of you as you go into a world no one else will to serve and protect.

William Harris
IPLO

February 27, 2007

To the Plouff family, I feel your pain. I know well, the worry of seeing your husband leave daily for work, as my son is a Sgt. with the Virginia Beach P.D., as his dad also has retired from Long Beach P.D. At the same time, I feel pride, and knowing they do what they do, for the love and dedication. I'm so sorry for your loss. I teared up this evening when I left my house a few minutes after seven. With approximately 25 houses in our development, I counted 17 porch lights on, honoring Officer Plouff. My light was on, and as my son suggested, I have a candle with a "blue" light in my window. God will help you through this trying time. Officer Plouff, rest in peace, sir, and thank you.

Shirley Ayers
Mother of Sgt. at Virginia Beach PD

February 27, 2007

Rest in Peace Sergeant, may god bless you, your loved ones, and the entire Winston-Salem Police Department at this time of a tragic loss. Look after us all on our watches until we all report to heavens roll call..Godspeed!

Ofc. Aaron Sparks
Gilmanton N.H. Police Department

February 27, 2007

Sgt. Plouff, thank you for your service. Your bravery in making the ultimate sacrifice, while assisting fellow officers makes you a true hero to us all. Your loss is felt throughout this country. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless and rest in peace.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

February 27, 2007

Sgt. Plouff, thank you for your service. Your loss is felt throughout this country. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Officer Shane Gadoury
Tampa Police Department

February 27, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Sergeant Howard J. Plouff and his fellow officers with the Winston Salem Police Department:

On behalf of our family, I want to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Sgt. Plouff was murdered in the line of duty. His valor and dedication will never be forgotten.

In reading the loving reflections left by family and friends, it is obvious that Howard was an amazing man who touched many lives in a positive way. I can see that he is so loved and will be missed by so many.

The circumstances of his death were heart breaking and I know caused much anquish for all those affected. To his parents, I share your agony in losing a cherished child and know that the lives of everyone who called Howard beloved have been forever changed. To his wife and daughters, I pray that you find comfort in your faith, your family and friends as you struggle with this devastating loss. May you be embraced by your law enforcement family and other police survivors who share this journey with you.

May Howard's spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire. May God hold Howard, his wife and daughters, and his other family members in the warmest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.
Heaven has another hero today, but how I wish it were not your Howard.

Our family lost our cherished Larry when he was ambushed and fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two robbery suspects on April 23, 2005. Our family was supported and comfortd by the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement, and that wonderful community will be there for you. Nothing takes away the pain of your loss, but the comfort of the law enforcemenr community will help you endure what will seem at times unendurable.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the seventeen years of distinquished service Howard gave to his community and the citizens of North Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 23, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, Ca PD eow 4/24/05
(Larry was born in Durham, North Carolina)

February 27, 2007

Mrs. Plouff, as a wife of a Deputy I have to come to realize I may stand in your shoes one day and I can only hope that I have the strentgh and courage as you have shown. My heart is with you and your girls. God Bless.

Wife of FCSO Deputy

February 27, 2007

To: Sgt. Plouff-
May you rest in peace!

To: Sgt. Plouff's family-
God Bless and our prayers are with you!

Shanelle Wilkey
Wife of Lexington, PD Cpl. C. Wilkey

February 27, 2007

May you patrol the heavens with steadfast dedication and utmost bravery, as you did everyday. God Bless you Sergeant.

Patrolman
Honesdale Boro PD, Pa

February 27, 2007

May God protect you and your family during this tragic time. I pray that God will lead your spirit into everlasting life. You are a "True Hero". Rest in peace my friend, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May those responsible pay dearly!

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 27, 2007

You were a dear friend who I respected and loved. I will forever miss you and will keep an eye on your lovely wife and daughters. Rest in peace, my friend....THANK YOU.....

Sergeant Tyrone Phelps
Winston-Salem Police Dept.- Friend

February 27, 2007

To the Family of Sergeant Howard J. Plouff,

My deepest sympathies go out to you during this most difficult time. This hits so close to home for me, as we just lost an officer to gunfire in our city last week.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Just as there are people from all over the country praying for our city, we will be praying for yours as well.

God bless you and keep you safe alwyas,
Carilyn Durham
Toledo, Ohio

Carilyn Durham
Special Agent - IRS

February 27, 2007