Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To my fellow sister in Law Enforcement I am so proud that you did not give up the fight. The Lord called you home with that precious baby and now you can rest, we will take it from here. May God bless your family and your department. Thank you for your courage.

Deputy Sheriff Stacy Shiers
Warren County Sheriff's Office

February 10, 2008

I cannot believe you are gone. I miss seeing you in the hall and with you telling me about a burglary or robbery. I know you are in a better place so I will try to find peace in that.

Det. C.B.
New Orleans Police Department

February 10, 2008

Officer Cotton, May you and your family be with God.

Officer RM Taylor
US DOJ

February 10, 2008

We all have our missions in this life. Some are long, some are short. Nicola, I hope you made the most of your time because you deserved a better fate. God bless and live in the Lord's house forever.

Matthew 5:9

An Ohio brother
Montgomery Co. Ohio

February 10, 2008

Beautiful Butterfly, the house won't be the same without that smile.

PO Kevin Marshall
NOPD 6th District

February 9, 2008

I extend my condolences to the Cotton family. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden and sorrow, and that it may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share her loss.

Respectfully

Senior Patrol Agent Pinero
U.S. Border Patrol

February 9, 2008

My prayers are with your loved ones at this time of sorrow. The Thin Blue Line got a little thinner the day this community lost you. You are an Angel looking over all of us now.

Detective M. Rogers
St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office

February 8, 2008

THE POLICEMAN'S LAST ROLL CALL ...

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 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 awfully tough. But I never took a penny that
wasn't mine to keep, though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just
got to steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with
fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept many 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 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 had 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."



R.I.P. Nicloa

Officer Robert Weddell
Mansfield, Texas ( former OPCSO Deputy )

February 8, 2008

Rest in Peace +
114 NYPD

February 8, 2008

Too my sister in blue, thank you for your brave service. There are few of us that choose too join the thin blue line, and the lose of you is so heartbreaking. My prayers go out too you, your baby, your family, and all of your fellow officers in new orleans. God's peace be with you now nicola, and watch over us all. 10-42 Officer Cotton.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago PD

February 8, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy goes out ot the family and coworkers of Officer Cotton.

Although I did not have the privilege to know you personally, I grieve for your loss my friend. Rest in peace knowing that those of us left behind will proudly cover your post on the thin blue line.

God Speed

Sgt. D Balough
Memphis Tx P.D.

February 8, 2008

Ofc. Cotton, I thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your parents have every right to be proud to have raised a person with such strength and determination to make their community safe. You are a true Hero and you will not be forgotten.
Det.Manning Cook County Sheriff Police Dept.

Detective Manning
Cook County Sheriff Police Dept.

February 8, 2008

breaks my heart to hear this...i'll pray for your family.

Mark
NH

February 7, 2008

Sister you may retire and rest in heaven now. You have done all that you can do here. You will always be a hero on earth.
Bill Davis

Bill Davis
Alabama Fraternal Order of Police

February 7, 2008

May you always be remembered for your courage.

Shanon Dreyer, Supervisor
Palomar College Police Academy, California

February 7, 2008

To Officer Cotton Family and Friends My prayers are with you. May your love one rest in peace. May God give you the strength to face the lonely days ahead.
D Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW12/26/01

February 7, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Cotton. Godspeed.

P/O Christopher Mulderrig
Philadelphia Police Department

February 7, 2008

Our many thoughts and prayers are with your agency and family during this tragic time!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

February 7, 2008

In High School you see friends everyday,pass strangers in the hall,and sit next to heroes in class only most of the time we never know it.I did not have the pleasure of getting to know all that you are but your dedication and sacrifice to help restore peace to a city in need of heroes makes me feel blessed to have ever been in your presence.

Terrel Audrict
Warren Easton Class of 2001

February 6, 2008

rest in peace my fellow sister in blue.

dfc

February 6, 2008

Rest in peace my sister in blue. Thank you for your service and commitment to the job. May you and your child rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and department.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department

February 6, 2008

What a senseless tragedy - my heart is broken for Nicola's family, friends, & coworkers. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

LEO Wife
NJ

February 6, 2008

For my sister in Law Enforcement.
Thank you for giving all you had for the citizens of New Orleans. Heaven is graced by your presence and the Lord will look upon you with favor for your service to others. I am praying for your family and departmental family. My they find peace in the knowledge that your death was not in vain. You probably save dthe life of this monsters next victim. Your memory will keep other officers safe as they go out on patrol. Every arrest they make will be safer as your memory and spirit remain with them and protect them. God Bless You Nicola!


There is a hole in the Blue Line today
We lost a dear family member in gray.
Down in the “Line of Duty” he went
His full time here not yet fully spent.

His family and friends, they now gather near
To remember how it was, when he was here.
With sliding tear and trembling smile,
We know we won’t see him again for a while.

We reminisce and laugh a bit
At the thought of him not getting into it
With other gray brothers and sisters too
Chasing the bad ones and catching them too.

Now the Bagpipes are silent and the quiet descends
We know that our time with him never truly ends.
We feel him near on our daily patrols
Sitting there watching as our day unfolds.

But we know as we go along driving our beat
There is an angel there in the passenger’s seat.
Guiding our thoughts and our hands through the day
Keeping us clear of harm’s deadly way.

There is a hole in the Blue Line today
We lost a dear family member in gray.
Down in the “Line of Duty” he went
His full time here not yet fully spent.

We miss you.
God Speed My Brother.
Written By:
Angela R. Gates
Deputy Sheriff - Richmond County Sheriff's Department
Augusta, Georgia
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Deputy Sheriff A. Gates
Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

February 6, 2008

There are no words that I can say that will take the pain away from your passing....This was so tragic and sad two lives lost to senseless violence. As a female police officer my heart aches for you and your baby. My prayers are for your family, friends and co-workers, Remember the good times and never forget her, for as long as she is remembered her life was not in vain.

Love Ya Sis

Police Officer
Detroit Police Department

February 6, 2008

It is always sad to hear the news of a death of fellow officer. Thinking she was doing her job and new the dangers and did not stand down. Thank you Officer Cotton for your bravery. Prayers to your family and dept.

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept

February 6, 2008