Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P. Nicola,

You fought a courageous fight and you will be missed.

If Tears Could Build A Stairway

If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why

Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know

But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store

Since you’ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you’ll always stay

Author Unknown

Officer J. Fullwood
Baton Rouge Police Dept.

January 29, 2008

It is always sad to see one of my brothers and sisters go down by the hands of a A--H--e. God bless you for keeping up the good work and putting your life on the line. You will never be forgotten. Untill we meet again to guard those pearly gates togeather. Rest in peace my sister.

Retired Mike Buras
NOPD Retired

January 29, 2008

To the family of Ms. Nicola Cotton. Nicola gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.

SPC Lourena Dent
U.S. Army Veteran

January 29, 2008

You and your baby will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Nicola

C.T.

January 29, 2008

You are the thirteenth officer this year to lay down their life in the name of law and order, to serve and protect the persons who may not ever get a chance to know you but there is one thing we all know is you sacrificed your life for them.
Even though we never met we are all brothers, and today
We all mourn for you.
We shed a tear for you
We say a prayer for you
We salute you
We all thank you for being a part of the brother hood

May God bless you and your family and our brothers and
Sisters of the New Orleans Police Department Department

Rest in peace for one day we will meet at roll call

Vince Iello
NYPD Retired

January 29, 2008

Rest in Peace....

Badge 195
Winston-Salem Police, NC

January 29, 2008

my prayers go out to the fallen officer and her family. Thanks Officer Cotton for anwswering the call. God Bless.

Deputy Jason Spielman
Peach Co. (GA) Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008

Rest in Peace. Your name has been added next to courage in the dictionary.

Wisconsin LEO

January 29, 2008

Officer Cotton you are a brave hero who did not run from the fight. We only know what we are truly made of when we are tested to the depths of our souls. You met the evil and did not give up nor did you run from a devasting situation. You are a warrior.

To the Cotton family, my heart breaks for the you and loss of Nicola. I too have lost a dear family member in the line of duty and I am so sorry you now have to walk this road of hurt and grief. I hope you lean on our Lord for comfort and rest. Believe this fine officer did everything she could in this fight to return safely to you. Honor her for the hero she is and she will never be forgotten.

To the my brothers and sisters of the NOPD - may God grant you peace. Take care of Officer Cotton's family.

Sgt. Mary Huggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008

I feel so outraged and angry after reading how long you fought that piece of garbage by yourself. I hope some good comes from this terrible tragedy. I really pray your family leans on God during these trying times. Your loss is a loss for all of us in law enforcement.

Sgt. Paul George
Houston Police Department

January 29, 2008

May your soul rest in peace. You have served your Lord. We will carry your torch as you will always be in our hearts. Now, you get to gaurd Heaven's doors.

Lt. Anthony R. Pitts
Louisiana State Police

January 29, 2008

My prayers and thought go out to both the biological and extended police family of Officer Cotton. Reports from all that knew her say that she was happy in her chosen profession. It is my prayer that she will find sweet rest. She served her community well and gave her all!

Communications Officer MeChell Washingto
DelGado Campus Police

January 29, 2008

I know of no words that are adequate. No words that will suffice. I would just like for the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Nicola Cotton to know there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each experience the eternal love and endless blessings of our Lord and Savior in the coming days.
I'm so very sorry.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace Sister.

1773P
CSPD

January 29, 2008

You have such a beautiful smile. My prayer goes out to your family. I know you will continue to watch over them. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You are a Hero turned into a guardian angel. Family you will never understand or know why this had to happen, but find peace.

Sharon Atkins, Identical Twin Sister of Norfolk Officer Sheila Herring EOW 01-16-03

Sharon Atkins

January 29, 2008

R.I.P Officer Cotton.

A Soldier

January 29, 2008

It never gets easy in the Big Easy. God rest your soul, and may your family find peace. I pray your community knows the sacrifice that you gave to protect the innocent and the weak.

Son of William R. Mullins EOW July 11,1976

william m. mullins

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace....

Patrolman
Pennsylvania

January 29, 2008

You displayed great courage. May god rest your soul.

Sgt F Banuelos
LAPD Southwest Division

January 29, 2008

God Bless you and your family. Rest In Peace.

Texas DPS

January 29, 2008

To the Cotton Family,
I pray that the Holy Spirit will be there to guide and strengthen you. God blessed you with memories of an angel. She loved to protect and serve. Be comforted knowing that she is in a far better place. Keep her memory in your heart and she will live on forever. Keep her torch burning by starting that organization that she want to help young girls in her community.

RIP Officer Nicola Cotton

Sincerely,
Y. Miller-Freeman
Baton Rouge

Y. Miller-Freeman

January 29, 2008

To the family and fellow officers of Nicola,

I am so sorry for your loss. When I read this on WWL yesterday I had tears welling in my eyes. I am a New Orleans girl that no longer lives there but my heart is in New Orleans.

I am married to a police officer, am friends with many officers and have taken care of many officers in my nursing career and just want to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. It's never easy to lose someone you love and are friends with.

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I AM REMEMBERED

I can make a policeman fall to his knees and sob uncontrollably.
I can make the whole world stop, and bring citizens together.
Bagpipes of Amazing Grace fade away as you bow your head in sorrow.
My police uniform displayed, I am remembered for the heroic things I've done.

Final Salute, folded flag at hand,
You take me away while I follow.
Don't cry for me, I promise I am okay now.
Stay strong forever, because that's how I dedicated my life for you.

Heather
Wife of an Officer

January 29, 2008

A true hero. My prayers are with you and your family and the rest of the fine men and woman of the NOPD. Rest in peace Ofc. Cotton, you will never be forgoten.

Ofc. Gregory Watts #2062
San Francisco Police Department

January 29, 2008

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 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 got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times, I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept 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 here,
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 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. Officer Cotton, we will take it from here. You will always remain a fellow officer and corageous hero to the world. My deepest condolensces. God Bless.

Officer Barlett
Kenosha PD/ Kenosha,WI

January 29, 2008

Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication to your community. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Day
Salem PD, Oregon

January 29, 2008