Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Cotton,
You "ACHIVEDED THE HONORABLE" God Bless and may you rest in peace.

David Carroll
Yukon P.D. Yukon, Oklahoma

January 31, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Cotton. You will never be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff Kenneth Casida
Oakland County Sheriffs Office

January 31, 2008

I AM SORRY EVIL CAUGHT UP WITH YOU ON JANUARY 28. I KNOW YOU WERE OUT THERE DOING YOU BEST TO JUST STOP ONE LITTLE PIECE OF IT AS WE ALL KNOW IT IS TO LARGE FOR JUST ONE OF YOU TO HANDLE. YOU GAVE IT YOUR BEST AND THAT IS ALL ANYONE CAN ASK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU, GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, POLICE FAMILY AND FRIENDS, YOU ARE A HERO OFFICER COTTON JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 31, 2008

Officer Cotton,
Another terrible day in the history of the New Orleans Police Department. It is so sad when a terrorist can reak havoc on our community and vulnerable citizens. Officer Cotton, true HEROS put the welfare of others before their own. You are a true HERO for your dedication to your community and for trying to make the wrongs of the world right again. Twenty four years ago another one of our sisters was murdered (Officer Irma Lozada New York Transit Police E.O.W. September 21, 1984) while also trying to arrest a terrorist reaking havoc in her community. Your tour of duty has ended, we'll take over your watch now.
God Bless Officer Nicola Cotton New Orleans Police Department and the Cotton family.

Pfc. Denny Washington#1714
Prince George's County Police/former Maryland State Trooper

January 31, 2008

Thank you for your sacrifice, sister. I pray that your friends and family will find solace in the God of all comfort at this tragic time.

Trooper Andrew Novak
Montana Highway Patrol

January 31, 2008

Officer Cotton,

As a female on the brink of a career in law enforcement, your story has especially touched me. It scares me that one day, I too could find myself struggling with someone bigger and stronger than me for my life. And I too, could eventually end up overpowered and have my life senselessly snatched away.

Nevertheless, like you, I long to serve my community and to make a positive difference. And I'm not going to let that fear stop me. Because you didn't let it stop you. You gave someone twice your size hell for SEVEN minutes and went down fighting.

Your murderer - and other dangerous persons out there like him who have no regard for human life - might think he won because he was finally able to take your gun and use it against you (apparently the only way he ever could've gotten you down!), but he is really the loser in this. They all are. Because your life, your final moments, and your death, are only going to strengthen the resolve of current and future officers everywhere to want to work as hard as they can to get these kinds of people off the streets.

So if in fact I ever do find myself in the same situation, I too am going to fight like hell for my life. And for you.

Rest peacefully with your child. You would've made an excellent mother.

Thank you for your service. Thank you for your sacrifice. And thank you for the inspiration.

T.H.
Aspiring LE, Maryland

January 31, 2008

REST IN PEACE MY FELLOW OFFICER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON MA.

January 31, 2008

R.I.P. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES

DEPUTY D.N. JACKSON
CHARLOTTESVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE VIRGINIA

January 31, 2008

I did not know Officer Cotton personally but I saw her few times while on duty. My prayers go out to her family and all the other Officers that represent The New Orleans Police Department. My Deepest Sympathy Flo

Floydett Carter
Former New Orleans Police Officer

January 31, 2008

May God bless the family and members of the New Orleans Police Department in your tragic loss. May you rest in peace Officer Nicola Cotton!

Sgt. Garey Bostick
Office of Naval Intelligence Police

January 31, 2008

R.I.P

aaron

January 31, 2008

Your 7 minute struggle with the suspect is an inspiration to us all. May you rest in peace - you've earned it.

SGT James Junot, Jr.
Plaquemines Parish Sheriffs Dept.

January 31, 2008

Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

Deputy
PCSO

January 31, 2008

I first want to thank God for your service, honor and commitment to your department and community. My heart reach out in sorrow to Officer Nicole Cotton family and friends during their time of bereavement. God bless you. Hold on to your faith!

Deputy William D Hughes
Macomb County Sheriff Office

January 31, 2008

Officer Cotton you were taken not only from your family and the New Orleans Police Dept. but from the whole law enforcement community. GOD bless you and your family and the New Orleans Police Department.

RP2 Andre Westlake
Rosepine Police Dept. Rosepine La

January 31, 2008

Godspeed Ma'am...Go in Peace

Det. R. Murphy

January 31, 2008

Rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

January 31, 2008

I am filled with sorrow at this unspeakable act of violence toward another one of our own. The sacrifices of American Police Officers never cease to amaze me. May the family, fellow officers and friends of Officer Cotton find strength and peace at this terrible time. The members of the Albemarle County Police Department acknowledge your lost and the contributions that Officer Cotton made to your community during her brief career.

Lieutenant James Bond
Albemarle County Police department

January 31, 2008

Another hero has fallen, rest easy, you will be remembered always.

Capt. Bill McClain (Ret.)
Wake Co Sheriff's Office (N.C.)

January 31, 2008

Rest in Peace my sister, thank u for everything

OFFICER STEPFARNE GRAY
BIRMINGHAM POLCE DEPARTMENT

January 31, 2008

Making the ultimate sacrifice knowing the danger, to protect and seek justice for the victim and battling Evil till the end. These are only a few things that may be said about your life Officer Cotton and i hope that your killer recieves the ultimate punishment for taking you away. The city of New Orleans and a greatful nation will be forever in your debt.

Public Safety Supervisor, Gary Mintz
Warren Wilson College, NC Public Safety

January 31, 2008

From the other side of the world, we join with you in honoring Officer Cotton and wish to add our sincere condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
Our daughter is a Police officer, and our hearts go out to Officer Cotton's Mom and Dad at this time, with the hope that the many wonderful words posted on this site will bring them a measure of comfort in the days to come.
The Police 'family' is the same in every country around the world, and I thank those responsible for this Memorial Page for making it possible for us to add our thoughts to those already posted - to honour a fine young Officer. Sincerely, Kim & James Straker, Brisbane AUSTRALIA

Kim Straker (Civilian)
Parents of a Police Officer (Australian Federal Police)

January 31, 2008

You make us all proud

Rest in peace

Sister Officer, Louisville

January 31, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

DISPATCHER

January 31, 2008

Job well done. Rest in Peace. Thank you for your dedication.

Sgt. Y.Williams
Broward Co. Sheriffs Off. -Florida

January 31, 2008