Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God rest you and your little one sister. Peace is now at hand. Thank you and God bless you for being on "our" side.

OFC Bill Wakefield
Montgomery County MD Homeland Security

February 3, 2008

OFFICER COTTON YOU ANSWERED THE CALL OF DUTY AND MADE THE ALTIMIGHT SACRIFICE YOU WILL BE MISSED ALTHOUGHT WE NEVER MEET I CAN TELL YOU WERE A TRUE HERO WE WILL TAKE IT FROM MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY REST IN PEACE MIAM

thomas litton
mobile county ,AL SHERIFF'S FLOTILLA

February 3, 2008

This is such a sad story. My heart breaks for this Officer who was just trying to do her job, and a baby who never had a chance. Because of some crazed lunatic loose on the streets. If this person had such mental problems in the past, maybe he should not have been out on the streets. To the family of this fine Officer: You are in my prayers. I know that is little comfort in this terrible time, but hopefully it will sustain you in the fututre.

LEO's Daughter
Montgomery, AL

February 3, 2008

My thoughts are with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about this incident. Your life had just begun and then it ended so soon and in such a brutal way! I am so sad for you!

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Department

February 3, 2008

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

February 3, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHILD, REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY, AS THEIR PAIN MUST BE SO GREAT, TO YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS REMEMBER HER ALWAYS AS I'M SURE NONE OF US WILL EVER FORGET, ALWAYS A HERO, NOW PATROLING GODS GOLDEN STREETS.

DEPUTY
JACKSON CO SO OHIO

February 3, 2008

Rest in Peace!

Officer Parkinson
Fort Smith Police

February 3, 2008

God speed... We commmend and honor your sacrifice!

#101
EPPD MN

February 3, 2008

I offer my deepest condolences to her family, to her collegues and to her community who lost a courageous women...

Sgt Pascal Roy
Quebec city police dept, Canada

February 3, 2008

While I never had the opportunity to meet Officer Cotton, her smiling duty photo paints the picture of a woman who loved her job. May justice be served for the man, a pathetic excuse for a man, for he will have to answer to a higher power. God bless, Officer, watch over your brothers and sisters.

Gus Petrogiannis
Former Police Dispatch

February 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with Nicola's family and friends. NOPD has lost a brave Officer and an incredible young woman. I didn't know Nicola, but her beautiful smile says it all...My Sister, may you and your tiny angel rest in peace...

Ofc. Dornice Dycus
Slidell Police Department

February 3, 2008

R.I.P. sister officer we have will take it from here.

Detective
I.M.P.D. Indianapolis, Ind.

February 3, 2008

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage
and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God",
He leads me in righteousness
as He restores my soul,
for His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley,
right up to the door;
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position
in the midst of it all

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say,"Well done...,"
When I lay down my life,
my badge, and my gun.


I found this poem posted on another officers memorial page and thought that it was fitting for you. may GOD BLESS YOU GIRL. I am sure he already has. so....how is it behind heavens pearly gates? May GOD also BLESS the family of miss cotton that is left behind to mourn.

kasey s. brooks
registered nurse ( who cares )

February 3, 2008

Dear Nicola,

I never met you, I live more than a thousand miles away. I don't know why but I cannot get what happened to you out of my mind ever since I read the story yesterday on this website. I hate that you died the way you did, alone. I know you fought with everything you had and I wish I could've been there to help you. I lost my best friend (Sean Laura, EOW: 9-20-97, 0710 hours) more than 10 years ago in the line of duty and I suffered the sight of seeing him lay lifeless in the street after being run over by a fellow officer as he chased a car thief. I remember the sense of helplessness I felt that I couldn't get to him fast enough to save him. I hate that you didn't experience the joy of backup arriving in time. I've fought with people I was arresting and two minutes waiting for backup seems like an eternity. I wish you had a Taser. I can't imagine the terror you must've felt knowing this man took your baton and gun and no one is running up to stop him. I hate that you went out like that, alone. I'm not ragging on your co-workers because I know they were doing 100-mph to get to you when you called for assistance. I cried just thinking of them pulling up and seeing how badly injured you were. This job puts us in some tough positions and we all, as police officers, hope we survive it.

Nicola, as I said of my late partner, I salute you for doing your job when you could've just drove by and did nothing. You chose to act and you made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the people you swore to serve and protect. You kept your word, you fought the good fight and you finished the race.

Job well done, Officer Cotton

See you on the other side

Officer Samuel Harris, Traffic Division
Markham (IL) Police Department

February 3, 2008

You are truly a hero. Rest in the hands of God.

Texas Game Warden
Tx Parks and Wildlife

February 3, 2008

Very Sad.
Thank you for your dedication and service
R.I.P

Trooper
ISP

February 2, 2008

What a tragedy that has happened to your family both at home and at the Department. My heart is saddened to have learned that you were also carrying a child. I pray for everyone that has been affected by you and your unborn child's sudden loss of life - when you were only trying to protect ours. Godspeed Officer Cotton may you both rest in peace.

Tania Schneider/Civilian Dispatcher
Toledo Police Department

February 2, 2008

May you and your baby rest in peace, God bless you. Keep us safe.

P.O. #3914
Boston Police, District 11 (Dorchester)

February 2, 2008

God Bless you mam...your actions, courage and contribution to your community and this great nation will live on.

Captain
California Law Enforcement

February 2, 2008

What a horrible crime!!! I am so sorry for your family.

February 2, 2008

My heart goes out to the friends and family. It crush my heart to read this on CNN. RIP officer Nicola Cotton

E.Grant
US Gov

February 2, 2008

God Bless and Rest in Peace. Now you can protect us from above.

Tpr John Dauzat
Louisiana State Police

February 2, 2008

To Officer Nicola Cotton family, friends, and the New Orleans Police Department; I would like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Officer Cotton for all your years of service. A job well done, I salute you, you are a true hero. May your soul rest in peace.
Respect.......Honor.......Remember.......

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, MD

February 2, 2008

God bless the family, friends and associates of this fallen officer.

Chief Jay Stripling
Andrew College Police Department

February 2, 2008

Y0UR BRAVERY WILL ALWAYS BE REMEBERED!..
THANX 4 SERViNG 0UR CiTY!!!...

R.I.P.
FROM 1 EASTON ALUMNI TO ANOTHER!!

February 2, 2008