Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God lay his healing hand upon the family of Officer Cotton and may they know she will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Cotton for your dedicated service to the people of Louisiana and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 2, 2008

God bless you. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Brad Edmonds
Altus Police Department, OK

February 2, 2008

Oh My God, this enrages me beyond belief, to the point that my blood has completely boiled to steam!

This fine young and happy officer, PREGNANT WITH HER UNBORN CHILD....was working to make her city move on after Katrina...was senselessly executed by a slimy and slithering COWARDLY ASSASIN! A murdering piece of garbage who is not worthy of breathing useful oxygen. I hope that he simmers in brimstone for this!

To the family, friends and colleagues of OFC Cotton, I am so saddened over this horrible and brutal tragedy. I lost a sister I never knew that sad and dark day in the Crescent City. All of you remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Our sister Nicola now rests on the honor guard in Heaven with St. Michael, as her final roll call was held in this life. We miss you young sister. You and your unborn baby can rest in the arms of the Heavenly Father.

Your sacrifice was inspiration to us all. God belss sister and rest easy, we have the watch from here.

Be safe out there brother and sister officers!

Chief John Millan
Galena AK Police Dept.

February 2, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the colleagues, friends and family of Officer Cotton. She made the ultimate sacrifice because she believed in and acted upon the values of law, order and respect that have always characterized the best police officers. I am sure she will be missed greatly, but she has left a lasting legacy and touched the hearts and minds of citizens all over the country. I honor her. May she rest in peace, and may her loved ones be comforted in their time of sorrow.

Prof. Susan Crawford
Pace University, Pleasantville, NY

February 2, 2008

Officer Cotton, my deepest sympathy goes out to your family, friends and the New Orleans Police Department, may God give them comfort during this difficult time. A loss like this deeply affects all of us in the law enforcement family. Your family should be proud knowing you lost your life trying to protect your community, you are indeed a hero. Go now and let the Lord cradle you and your unborn child.

Elizabeth
Wife of a San Antonio, Texas Police Officer

February 2, 2008

Rest in peace my Sister, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

February 2, 2008

You are a true heroe and will never be forgotten. God bless you.


Sgt. Terrence Rhodes
Dallas Police Department

Sergeant
Dallas Police Department

February 2, 2008

As someone with deep family roots in New Orleans, I felt the catastrophic events of Hurricane Katrina deeply. I applaud the efforts of those who decided to rebuild the city, and rebuild the public trust. Officer Cotton could have been anywhere else in the country, but chose New Orleans. They call law enforcement "the thin blue line"...any time an officer's life is taken, the thin blue line is both diminished, and made then made stronger overall. Officer Cotton's passing has deeply hurt the men and women of the New Orleans Police Department, but she gives strength to all those who wear the badge. My sympathies to the Police Department and to Officer Cotton's family.

Captain James Coker
Hoover Police Department AL

February 2, 2008

Blessed are the peace keepers. My condolences to the friends and family of Police Officer Nicola Cotton.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

February 2, 2008

May God bless Officer Cotton's family, friends and members of NOPD.

Lt. Regina Howard
Milwaukee Police Department

February 2, 2008

i didnt know u but i lovewhat u did

easton classmate 2000

February 2, 2008

There are no words that can even express condolences to your family & friends. I hope that you are looking down on them and can help them as they greive your tragic death.

Michele Stens
Citrus COunty Sheriff's Office. Fl Communications

February 2, 2008

I read about Officer Cotton's death in the national media. I've no connection to her or the city of New Orleans; it's my simple wish to comment on the amazing courage this young officer showed. To be alone in an extremely violent district and voluntarily confront a suspect twice her size simply from duty shows what strength of character she possessed. If her family should happen to read this: you did an amazing job raising a woman of courage and character, and you are to be commended. She is an inspiration and an example who will never be forgotten.

Holly
admiring citizen

February 1, 2008

What happened to Nicola sounds so much like what happened to my father-in-law. A mentally ill man was able to get his gun from him during a struggle. By the time his backup arrived, it was too late also.

To the family and friends of Nicola, I pray you will be able to find peace in days to come.

To her coworkers, I pray for you to have God's protection as you work your shifts. Please keep in touch with Nicola's family. It's very hard being in the public spotlight and having so much support from local law enforcement and from law enforcement all over the state and then suddenly to hear from hardly anyone at all. I urge you to give them a phone call or stop by their house frequently just to let them know that they are not alone in their grief and that Nicola is not and never will be forgotten.

family member of slain Louisiana officer

February 1, 2008

Words cannot explain the outrage I feel over this senseless murder. My heart and prayers go out to Officer Cotton's family, friends, and co-worikers. She will never be forgotten.

Commander
Evanston,IL Police Dept.

February 1, 2008

On behalf of the Stark County Sheriff's Office and it's Honor Guard, we would like to offer our condolences to the family of Officer Cotton and the New Orleans Police Department. Thank you for your devoted service and God Bless.

Deputy C. D. Newman
Stark County Sheriff's Honor Guard

February 1, 2008

To The Family Of Nicola,You knew her better,but God knows
best.So remember Let not your Heart be troubled.

From Brenda-Dee& Tracie her hair stylist,friends.

A Friend-Brenda Wms.

February 1, 2008

The members of the 81st Precinct, New York City Police Department, extend their condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Officer Nicola Cotton. Remember, the entire law enforcement community stands with you and it here to help.

81st Precinct
New York City Police Department

February 1, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Sister in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

February 1, 2008

Rest in peace Warrior....

Trooper
Tennessee Highway Patrol

February 1, 2008

Thank you for being brave and wanting to protect your city, and those you love. It's your time now to be protected by God's precious hands. May God keep you as you rest. God Bless you Sister.

Patrika Williby
Warren Easton Classmate

February 1, 2008

Every time I saw Nicola she was smiling. She will always be an inspiration to me. She fought a hell of a fight and she won. You and your family are in my prayers. I know you are in a better place and you are keeping watch over the men and women of the NOPD. It was a pleasure to have known you.

P/O III Precious Banks
NOPD

February 1, 2008

God bless you and your family. You are always a hero and will be missed.

Mom of Sheriff

February 1, 2008

I am praying for your family and friends and... your City. Rest In Peace Officer Cotton.

Teresa Reaves
Proud Police Wife

February 1, 2008

May your family and fellow officers find some comfort in the fact that you died as a hero. Rest in Peace. May God watch over New Orleans in these times of trouble.

Chief Michael Reaves
Coquille Police Department, Coquille, Oregon

February 1, 2008