Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give.

Thank you for your unselfish service to others. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Wyoming Citizen

February 26, 2007

Sgt. Plouff my prayers are with you and your family. RIP Brother. You will never be forgotten. You job here is finished, now let us continue to walk the beat for you.

Cpl. Chad Wilkey
Lexington P.D. NC

February 26, 2007

Rest in peace Sir. May The Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

Matt
LVMPD

February 26, 2007

May you rest in peace in the knowledge that you did your best. May your family, friends and co-worker be blessed to have known a true hero. Thank-you for your service, brother.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

February 26, 2007

I did not know Howard personally, but my father was very good friends with him. I know Howard is in a much better place, looking down on us right now. I know that it means so much for all his coworkers and complete strangers to leave such heartfelt reflections. He gave his life defending those who cannot defend themselves, and his sacrifice, along with all the other fallen officers around the world, will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Howard.

Josh Stutts
Son of a WSPD sergeant

February 26, 2007

As the wife of an officer, I know first hand hard it is to be married to one. He has missed birthdays, holidays and many celebrations throughout the yrs. He has also delivered a baby, talked someone into not committing suicide and taken many pounds of drugs off the street just to name a few. It doesn't matter what state the officer is from, his death is felt by everyone in the law enforcement community. Sergeant Plouff, his wife, kids and the Winston-Salem Police department will be in my prayers. You will not be forgotten Sergeant Plouff.
Wife of a Michigan Deputy

February 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to those who knew and now miss Sergeant Plouff.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

February 26, 2007

SGT Plouff,

May God protect and comfort your family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in Peace sir...

PFC Kyle Penman-Motor Squad
City of Fairfax PD, VA

February 26, 2007

To the Winston Salem Police and the family of Sgt. Howard Plouff our prayers are with all of you. It is a sad day for all of us to loose another fallen hero. Sgt. Plouff will not be forgotten. May God be with all of us as we go through with our fallen hero and his family"s loss.

Sgt Donnie B. Inman
Alamance County Sheriffs Dept

February 26, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother Officer We got your shift covered. May God Bless.

Scott C. Stringer, Deputy Sheriff
Pontotoc County Sheriff Department-Miss.

February 26, 2007

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents & our comfort is the assurance that He will judge the guilty.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
As we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

February 26, 2007

As a member of the law enforcement family, I extend to the wife, children, family and many friends and coworkers, my deepest sympathys. You will all remain in my thoughts and prayers. This is a most difficult time, and no words can describe the pain that you are all feeling right now. But remember what you do have, each other, and everyone at the WSPD. You will all grow closer as a family as you hold each others hands and walk with each other down this most difficult road. My prayers are with you all.

Jennifer Mackey
Friend of Jeffrey T Hewitt EOW 4-4-04

February 26, 2007

R.I.P Sergeant Howard J. Plouff. May God bring peace to your family and department in this great time of need and bring them comfort while they all deal with the loss of a fellow officer. GOD BLESS.

Ivan Bernal
Douglas (AZ) Borxer Patrol Explorer

February 26, 2007

My heart goes out to the family, friends, and coworkers of this fallen hero. Thank you for your many years of valient service. Rest in peace.

Andrew, Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police, MD

February 26, 2007

Rest Easy Brother!!!!

Deputy R. Gracia
MCSO

February 26, 2007

Rest in peace Brother Howard, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage. May your Family, Friends and Co-workers find peace.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept

February 26, 2007

Growing up as a young boy in Winston-Salem I had the privledge and pleasure of getting to know many of the fine Officers of the Winston-Salem Police Department. My father Rev. Fred Merkert served the Winston-Salem Police Department as one of the Department's Chaplain's from 1982 to 1993. It was these interactions and positive impressions left on me as a young child that helped lead me into the Law Enforcement profession. I remember in the eairly morning hours when my dad was called out for the tragic deaths of Lt. Aaron Tise, Officer Mike Jennings and Officer Bobby Beane. I remember how sad he was as he would leave the house headed for PSC and how he cried when he placed the black band on his badge. I learned at an earily age that the Winston-Salem Police Department only hires the finest caliber people to staff it's ranks as police officers and I have no doubt that Sgt. Plouff was as good as they come. I still consider Winston-Salem my home and it brings me great sadness to hear that another hometown hero has been lost so tragicly. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to Sgt. Plouff's family and to my brothers and sisters in the WSPD.

"Its not how these officers died that made them heros, Its how they lived".

On behalf of the Merkert Family and the ACCD PD, rest in peace Sarge and may God bless your family and the WSPD. Your courage, dedication and professionalism will never be forgotten and will serve as an inspiration to all for years to come.

Police Officer Greg Merkert
Alamo Community College District Police Department, San Antonio, TX

February 26, 2007

Dear family & friends, To loose someone is a terrible thing. my prayers are with you & my thoughts are with Sgt Plouff in heaven.

officer
DART PD

February 26, 2007

HERO!!!!!

RIP bro!!

CE Lima
CCRPV # 2906

CE Lima Ptl
CCRPV # 2906

February 26, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

February 26, 2007

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law

February 26, 2007

May God be with the family and friends of our brother who payed the ultimate price to protect and serve. Sgt Plouff you are now in the fathers house of many mansions. May God provide peace to your family until they see you again! Our prayers and thoughts will be with the family of Sgt. Plouff.

Sgt. Vic Haynes
Shelby Police Dept. Shelby N.C.

February 26, 2007

I will start with I am so sorry for the loss that the world experienced on February 23rd, yet I will struggle to find a smile knowing that Howard has a mission in a better place in the presence of the Lord and his Angles. Every thing Howard did he did for a reason. He challenged his officers to be the best and to do it right the first time. I can’t explain in words how big of a loss this is. Sgt. Plouff your battle is over, your memory will never be forgotten. I thank you for the light you gave to me over the years and to everyone else you were around. You never had a frown or let your bad days reflect on those you came to work with. I admired the resolve you showed throughout the years to better yourself, your friends, co workers and the officers you led. I was honored to work with Howard, he showed a sincere concern for his soldiers. He was a member of a unique family of Law Enforcement Officers, a brother, a friend and a role model for all. I will miss the fun times we had on the streets, the lunch time talks and the sad times we endured and most of all I will miss you, my friend. I will treasure all of your memories and I thank the Lord for the opportunity I had to know and work for Howard, it was a blessing. 330 we will miss you! rest in peace brother.

Federal Police Officer J. N. Smith
Dept. of Veterans Affairs/ Beckley, WV

February 26, 2007

My deepest condolences to your department, family, and friends. Godspeed, Sergant Plouff. R.I.P

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

February 26, 2007

God bless you and your family. You are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

February 26, 2007