Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Cotton. She was doing her job and put up a tough fight. That is a true hero. Watch over the rest of us as we take over for you. Rest in Peace.

Officer Lynn Cronquist
Minneapolis PD

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace Sister Nicola, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham
EOW 71/5/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs Okla. Police Dept.

January 29, 2008

REST IN PEACE NICOLA EVERYTIME I SEE A NEWS REPORT OF HOW YOU FOUGHT FOR 7MINS TEARS COME TO MY EYES YOU ARE A HERO.

S.LEE

January 29, 2008

Officer Cotton you took the challenge and stepped up to the plate after the storm in order to keep your fine city safe while it rebulids it's self. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Officers of the N.O.P.D. many of whom I met following the Storm. Rest In Peace P.O. Cotton.

Sgt. David T. McHenry#8098
K.C.M.O. Int'l. Airport Police Dept.

Sgt. David T. McHenry#8098
K.C.M.O. Int'l. Airport Police Dept.

January 29, 2008

RIP SISTER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

January 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the officers of the NOPD. Thank you for your service.

Chief John Hughes
National Park Service, New Orleans, LA

January 29, 2008

OFFICER COTTON GAVE HER LIFE SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE. SHE IS A HERO TO US IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY. SHE WAS DOING GODS WORK HERE ON EARTH. SHE WILL BE REWARDED IN HER ETERNAL LIFE WITH GOD. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED WITH GREAT RESPECT AND HONOR. . WE WILL NOT GO QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT!

DETECTIVE
JPSO

January 29, 2008

To the family of Police Officer Nicola Cotton, our prayers go out to you. You died a hero and will never be forgotten.
May God bless your family and co-workers.

Sincerely,
Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor
EOW 9-14-02
Roseburg, Oregon

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Cotton.

Detective A.R. Hunt #7169
Dalla Police Department

January 29, 2008

God Bless you...you made the ultimate sacrifice for this city...your heroism will never be forgotten.

OPDA

January 29, 2008

god bless our hero in blue.... watch over us blue angel

sgt candace terry
camp beaureguard/ louisiana national guard SRT

January 29, 2008

AS A FELLOW METRO NEW ORLEANS OFFICER, I OFFER MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT. SADLY I AM NOT SUPRISED DUE TO THE VIOLENT THUGS THAT WALK THIS CITY. I WISH WE COULD ATTACK CRIME IN A REAL HANDS ON MANNER AND GO BACK TO THE OLD DAYS. BUT DO TO THE MAKE UP OF THE CITY IT WILL NOT BE WELCOMED. UNTIL THEN MORE BRAVE OFFICERS WILL DIE AT THE HANDS OF ANIMALS WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN PRISON A LONG TIME AGO.

officer in metro new orleans
metro agency

January 29, 2008

Cotton will be missed. She was a great friend and co-worker to those of NOPD. Her death has not only affected officers but their families as well. Her family is in our prayers, and we thank you for the time that you served the city of new orleans to make it a little safer each day.

Kristin
Wife of NOPD officer

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. My condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of this brave officer. Take some measure of peace in knowing that Officer Cotton paid the ultimate price to help make her world a better place.

DEP. H. Conravey
JPSO, 3rd DISTRICT

January 29, 2008

May you Rest in Peace,, from your friends here at Ft Worth PD,,,,

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas Police

January 29, 2008

It always hurts me when a fellow female officer is hurt or killed. Thank you for your sacrifice. Please watch over all of us down here.

God Bless you and your family.

Detective
Cornelius Police Department (N.C)

January 29, 2008

To the Cotton family, I can only say I am very sorry for your loss. It is a sad day indeed for all of us. She died with honor and fought with courage and for that she earned the right to live a better life, where there is no suffering. This world seems a little colder without her, but may she rest in peace. We have the watch from here. My prayers are for you and your family.

Detective Nick Vega
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because a dedicated few stand ready to do violence on their behalf"

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

January 29, 2008

Thank you for protecting us all. You made the ultimate sacrifice, and will never be forgotten for your courageous acts. You chose to approach a dangerous situation alone with total disregard for your own safety so that others may be protected from harms way,and fought to the end. You are a true hero. God bless your family, fellow officers, and the community for this tragic loss. Rest in peace.

OHIO

January 29, 2008

Rest. in peace...

Sgt. Juan Padilla
Manati City Police Puerto Rico

January 29, 2008

REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY.
YOU ARE TRULY A BRAVE AND COURAGEOUS WOMAN.

Det. L. Gauthney
Columbus (OH) Police dept.

January 29, 2008

Officer Cotton,

Your warrior spirit showed bright, you fought the fight until it was done....Rest in eternal peace dear Sister.

Staff Sergeant Davis
USMC C.I.D.

January 29, 2008

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

OUR HERO OF BLUE

Our hero of blue has fallen
A time of peace is calling
For you to go with God above
He'll give you wings of blue with love
To send a message for everyone
To remember a life and what was done
A dream fulfilled of our angel of blue
We honor you for the job you swore to do
A promise was kept from a hero like you
You put your life on the line each day
To protect and serve in everyway
And to give you thanks we will do our part
To share your message and to keep you in our heart

Anonymous

Deputy Linda Maatman
Cook County Sheriff's Department - Illinois

January 29, 2008

All Of Our Hearts At The Calcasieu Sheriffs Office Go Out To The New Orleans Police Department And The Family Of Officer Cotton......Gods Speed To You Officer Cotton You Are A True Hero To Us All

Cpl.Dennis Miller
Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office

January 29, 2008