Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I don't ever remember seeing Cotton with anything but a smile on her face. Officers of the Sixth District will miss her deeply, and will never forget the person and officer that she was.

Police Officer Viviana Ferreira
New Orleans Police Department

January 30, 2008

You are a brave and courageous officer, who stood tall in the face of danger. God bless the Cotton family.
May you rest in peace.

Lieutenant
New York City Police Deprtment

January 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and police family of this brave young woman. This story is chillingly similar to that of my dept's Julie Jacks, eow 5/6/2002. Like Nicola, Julie fought her attacker until the last possible second. I am sure they will be great friends and partners when they patrol the golden streets of Heaven together!

Go home, we've got it.

Dispatcher
Chattanooga, TN PD

January 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

SC
Mc Il

January 30, 2008

Every time I check the ODMP, it is with dread that another officer has died. Yet I would not miss the opportunity to honor these brave officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. I honor Officer Cotton. From what I've read here, she was an extraordinary person, a true gem. My prayers go out to her family, friends, and the NOPD.

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain..." Revelation 21:4

A Grateful Citizen

January 30, 2008

to the family of Fallen Officer Cotton,
No words can ease the pain you are feeling. You lost a beautiful daughter, and New Orleans has lost one of their finest. Many have said that the call to serve is a call that cannot be ignored, I can imagine that is the calling that Nicola heard and answered. That is something to be proud of.
As the daughter of a Fallen Officer I know your pain and I know your loss. I wish you peace. Now and always, know that Nicola was in the service of her family, community and city. That will never be forgotten.
Always.....

Dina
daughter or a fallen officer

January 29, 2008

GOD BLESS SISTER....KEEP WATCH OVER US.

TPR.
NJSP

January 29, 2008

I would like to send my condolences to our extended family in New Orleans Police Department and to Officer Cotton's family. May you rest in Peace Heroine! May you rest in peace.

P/O Perkins
Philadelphia Police Dept.

January 29, 2008

Rest in Peace, Sister.

OFC B. Grajek

January 29, 2008

What a warrior you were. My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and the New Orleans P.D. What a terrible tragedy. Rest in peace warrior soul. The Lord has another angel. Please watch over us...

A caring citizen

January 29, 2008

Ofc Cotton your sacrafice will not go in vain. Because of you a dangerous person is off the streets. You were brave to approach him and attempt to apprehend him by yourself, knowing if you didn't that a dangerous person might escape. Because of that I know what kind of officer you must have been, god be with you, your family, and everyone at NOPD, your extended law enforcement community in DC is grieving with your love ones and dept.

Police officer
Metropolitan Police, Wash. D.C.

January 29, 2008

To the brothers and sisters of the New Orleans PD. I just wanted to send my sincere condolence to the family and friends of Officer Nicola Cotton. It's a sad day for NOPD as well as for officers across the nation. Please pass on my regards to Superintendent Warren Riley and Lieutenant Richard Williams to keep the faith and stay strong.

Lt. Tony April, Alaska State Troopers

Lt. Anthony April
Alaska State Troopers

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace......

sgt. g. jorgensen
sherburn/welcome p.d

January 29, 2008

RIP Sister. May God Bless & Comfort your family, loved ones, & all the members of your department.

Deputy J. Vail
C.P.S.O. Lake Charles, LA

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace Nicola, may you walk with God and be one of his angels now. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your fellow officers of the New Orleans Police Department.

Recruit NOPD
New Orleans Police Department

January 29, 2008

My prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. You completed your tour here in this world, now you can walk that beat on the streets of gold and be at peace. Few are chosen to bleed blue! RIP!

Officer Amy Jones #935
Chattanooga Police Dept.
Academy Mate Officer Julie Jacks #940 EOW May 6, 2002

Officer Amy Jones #935
Chattanooga Police Dept.

January 29, 2008

RIP. you were trying to keep a dangerous person off the streets. you and your family in your prayers.

richard hunt
future correctional officer

January 29, 2008

Thanks for your service Nicola. It will not be forgotten and neither will you.

Deputy Jeffrey C.J. Jones
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008

On behalf of Chief Dwayne Leblanc and the families of the Paincourtville Volunteer Fire Department we offer our deepest condolences. Officer Cotton will always be remembered by her family, friends and peers as the hero she truly was. Thanks for your service. May you rest in peace. Your duty here is done.

Darren Cavalier -PIO
Paincourtville Volunteer Fire Department

January 29, 2008

Rest In Peace Fellow Officer. Know that the one responsible for your death is in custody and will pay for it. My condolences to your family and the NOPD.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

January 29, 2008

God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 29, 2008

Thank you, Officer Cotton, for your service to the people of New Orleans and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

January 29, 2008

To the Family and friends;

I am deeply sadden that such a beautiful courageous women has been taken from us. But being human she could only do so much in the world we live in today. Now she is in a place where nothing can stop her from protecting the people she cares about! I know right now it must be so hard to lose a love one but know she will always be with you, she will always protect you. I hope that it brings you peace to no that she is watching you and your family. She is okay now!

Angela
Kenner Police Young Explorer

January 29, 2008

Rest in Peace! You are a true hero and will NEVER be forgotten

Deputy J, Zehler
Broward Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008

"To be a warrior is not a simple matter of wishing to be one. It is rather an endless struggle that will go on to the very last moment of our lives. Nobody is born a warrior, in exactly the same way that nobody is born an average man. We make ourselves into one or the other."
Karl Von Clausewitz
The Metro area Law Enforcement community lost a warrior. Officer Cotton chose the path of the warrior, may we all strive to live up to her example. My heartfelt sympathy to Officer Cottons family, and the members of the NOPD. Rest in Peace Officer Cotton.

Cpl. Lenny Thompson - 2406
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008