Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Sgt. Plouff.
"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall have no fear............."

Detective
Chicago Police Department

February 25, 2007

Sergeant Plouff,
The sacrifice you have made is one that no one should ever have to make. The reflections left for you, heartbreaking as they are, allow regular citizens a glimpse of who you were and what your life meant. A thank you will never be enough to express my gratitude for a job you chose.

My thoughts are with you, your family and friends and the Winston-Salem PD at this most difficult time.

Pennsylvania citizen

February 25, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

February 25, 2007

What a senseless killing...Sgt. Plouff, those who did this to you will not ever rest, their final judgement will be determined by God himself.

Goodbye brother, a job well done..Prayers to the Plouff family, and the Winston Salem Police Department.

Officer Scott Parker
Covington Texas Police Department

February 24, 2007

Peace be with you always...

Natalie Jensen
widow of Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

February 24, 2007

The Policeman 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, Policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church, have you been true?"

The Policeman squared his shoulders and
said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those 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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep,
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times, I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

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 Policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, Policeman.
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."

Thank you, know your family & WSPD are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Sgt.Plouff.

N.Greene
WS civilian/former MCSO telecommunicator

February 24, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Howard Plouff as well as to the Winston-Salem Police Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Plouff, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

February 24, 2007

my condolences to the plouff family. my father was shot and killed in the line of duty 16 years ago in stanford ky. it has been a very long hard road for us but we continue to face each new day. it never gets easier. the pain eases but we still miss our dear ones. we do have angels on earth.... they are the men in blue. god bless officer plouff and the family

kimberly kidwell
daughter of fallen ky officer

February 24, 2007

It is with a heavy heart that we pay our respects to Howard's family, friends and co-workers. We find ourselves lost for words as we remember all too well this feeling of loss. Although we moved to Colorado over 7 years ago, we still view WSPD as part of our extended family. Our thoughts are with the men and women of WSPD and their friends and family.

Howard, you will never be forgotten and will be missed. You were truly one of the good guys.

Dan and Kelly Seaman
LoneTree PD Sgt./Colorado Springs Police Department Comm Supervisor

February 24, 2007

Dear Family,Friends & Co-Workers of Sgt. Plouff,
My deepest sympathy comes to you, with my heart broken as I read of another officer giving his life for his fellow man. At a time like this, words can't ease your pain,shock or the void you feel. I can only pray that God will hold you in the palm of His hand and give you peace as only He can, in the day's, weeks and months ahead.
Please know that Sgt. Plouff will never be forgotten, as our Hero's live forever in our hearts and memories. And I know Heaven received another angel, one that will be watching over the ones he left behind.
Sgt. Plouff, I salute you Sir, for your ultimate sacrifice, for laying down your life for the rest of us. Thank you for your service to the town of Winston-Salem, the state of North Carolina and our country. Rest in peace, Sgt. Plouff. You gave your all.
Family, may you find comfort in knowing that others are truly praying for you,and always remember that Howard will forever be watching over you from Heaven's gate.
Love and prayers,Carolyn Moore
mother-in-law of: Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt
EOW: 04-04-04, Asheville,North Carolina

Carolyn Moore

February 24, 2007

Remember those who have gone before us, because no one dies unless they are forgotten. Sgt Plouff, you did not lose your life, you gave it in service to the citizens of Winston Salem and the great state of North Carolina. A TRUE HERO

Detective E.B. Smith
Red Springs Police Department, N.C.

February 24, 2007

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COWORKERS OF SGT PLOUFF. MAY GOD BLESS THEM WITH HIS LOVE, MERCY, AND COMFORT DURING THIS TRAGIC TIME IN THIER LIVES. MAY THEY FOLLOW THE LEADING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THIER LIVES. TO MY FALLEN BROTHER, YOU ARE A HERO. NOT BY HOW YOU DIED, BUT BY HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

February 24, 2007

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

SERGEANT PLOUFF, 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.

JOB WELL DONE, SARGE.

I KNOW THE MANHUNT IS ON. HOPEFULLY THIS MURDERER WILL BE BROUGHT TO JUSTICE QUICKLY.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

February 24, 2007

Sgt. Howard, Rest in peace. You are a hero to all.

Jake
Citizen

February 24, 2007

Sergeant Plouff, We will pray for you and your family. We will never forget your heroic sacrifice. Godspeed brother...

California Highway Patrol, Los Banos

February 24, 2007

My department, and my family is very sorry to hear about Sgt. Plouff's death. We wish peace for friends, family, and co workers who are in soo much pain right now.

bless the peacemakers......... and the family standing next to them, on and off duty.

Chief, Jim Boyle
NC DHHS Police ( Dorothea Dix Campus )

February 24, 2007

Sergeant Plouff,

I didnt have the honour of meeting you in this lifetime, however I am sure we will meet patrolling the streets of heaven. Rest easy Sarge as I am sure that your colleagues will do their absolute best to catch those responsible. Your sacrifice will never be forgotton. My condolences to your family and friends.

We have the watch from here.

Constable Nathan MCAULIFFE
South Australia Police Department

February 24, 2007

As I put on my uniform and gun Friday morning getting ready to go out to work I saw a local T.V. station with a news break of a Winston-Salem police officer being shot. The newscaster did not know the condition of the officer. I prayed then that God would take care of you. He had a greater plan for you. Rest in His care and love.I now pray that God will comfort Sgt. Plouffs family and brothers and sisters of the Winston-Salem Police Department.

Deouty Larry Dockery
Pittsylvania County Virginia Sheriff's Office

February 24, 2007

God bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

February 24, 2007

To Sgt. Plouff and his Family. The men and women of the Kill Devil Hills Police Department want to extend our deepest condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. From the reflections we have read, there is doubt that Howard is a Hero to the community of Winston Salem as well his wife and children. Rest in peace Brother. God has a special place for you by his side.

Det. Sgt. GM Farrow
Kill Devil Hills Police NC

February 24, 2007

Howard was one of my first FTO's when I first joined WSPD
over a decade ago. Although I'm no longer there, I have
never forgotten the fine officers who I had the honor to
serve with, none the least of which was Howard Plouff. His
easy-going style and New York wit always made it a pleasure
to be around him, both on and off the job. Rest easy Howard, we'll take it from here.

Ofc. J. Cranford
Las Vegas Metro PD

February 24, 2007

Sgt. Plouff,
Rest in peace and know that you will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and the Winston-Salem Police Department.

Sgt. Rich Delea
Baltimore County Police Dept.

February 24, 2007

To the family, friends and Brothers and Sisters that wear the Badge in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County area.

We have lost a true friend and brother! Sgt. Plouff's wife, daughters, family members and fellow peace officers that have walked a beat with Sgt. Plouff will all be heavy on our hearts in the days to come, but we as an LEO family will make it through these days and come together to support each other. Sgt. Plouff made the ulitmate sacrifice and he will never be forgotten.

Cpl D.S. Lambert
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

Cpl D.S. Lambert
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

February 24, 2007

My condolences goes out to the Family,Friends & Winston-Salem Police Department. May God be with all of you in this time of sorrow. Rest in Peace Sgt. Plouff. Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called son's of God

K-9 Cpl Kevin D. Lampe
Finney County Sheriff's Office (KS)

February 24, 2007

Rest in peace sir, you will never be forgotten.

Bridgette Cline
NCSHP communications

February 24, 2007