Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Cotton’s family as well as the members of the New Orleans Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace Hero! Officer Cotton you have given the Ultimate sacrifice. Our thought and prayers go out to your Familey, Friends, and Co-Workers. Gods speed Officer Cotton.

Deputy Sheriff/ Mike Reuter
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (MO)

January 29, 2008

So sorry to hear about your murder. What a great smile. You will be missed.

Det. Doug Teachworth
Lynnwood, WA PD

January 29, 2008

Rest easy now Sister, your tour is done...

Buffalo,New York Police Dept

January 29, 2008

Rest In Peace, Officer Cotton.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

January 29, 2008

Although by the time you reached the halls of easton, I had been gone for two years, it absolutely broke my heart to hear of this tragedy. My heart aches for your family and they will remain in my prayers. Rest in Peace.

Rehneen Morgan
Fellow Easton Eagle

January 29, 2008

TO OUR FALLEN ANGEL, WE LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE YOU GAVE. "YEA THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH, I WILL FEAR NO EVIL: FOR THOUGH ART WITH ME......." REST IN PEACE

SGT. NANCY MORGAN
BATON ROUGE POLICE

January 29, 2008

to the families both blood and blue , deepest condolences from your family of the thin blue here in birmingham.......officer cotton , my sister rest gently , we have the watch from here...........

officer val pickens
b'ham pd/b'ham , al

January 29, 2008

You will Never be forgotten. My prayers ar with your family and fellow officers.

Curtis Gibson
US Army

January 29, 2008

MAY GOD RICHLEY BLESS THE FAMILY OF OFFICER COTTON.IT IS SUCH A LOSS FOR SUCH A SENCELESS ACT OF VIOLENCE.BUT WE ALL TAKE THAT CHANCE IN LIFE WHEN WE PUT ON THE UNIFORM. MAT GOD BLESS THE AGENCY OF OFFICER COTTON AND GIVE THEM STRENGTH TO KEEP GOING.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

RES.CAPT. WAYNE BLANKINCHIP
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF OFFIICE JAX.FL.

January 29, 2008

With honor you have met your maker and blessing's earned your family with your actions on earth. You are truly a Hero to your community and this nation. To your family, you are in our prayers and have our sympathy, We morn your loss. God rest her soul and bring peace to all those touched by her life.

No Rank, Jeff Dunn
Private Citizen

January 29, 2008

May you rest in peace, Officer Cotton. Thank you for your service to your community.

Linda Orlomoski, 911 Dispatcher
American Ambulance Service, Inc.

January 29, 2008

Officer Cotton,
We were 10-8 in Jefferson waiting to hear about you and were heart broken when we finally heard the news. Your heart and dedication was shown to everyone when you battled this person for over seven minutes. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your entire family are in our prayers. Rest Easy !

Dep Paul Sperandeo Ofc Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police dept.LA

January 29, 2008

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

January 29, 2008

All things are possible with God. My condolonces to the Cotton family.

May God Bless You and Keep You.

(Inspector) Nathan J. Lewis, Jr. Esq
United States Postal Inspection Service

January 29, 2008

May god bless you and your family always. Even though the suspect was twice your size, you did your duty without hesitation or being scared. You are a true hero. "Blessed are the peacekeepers for they shall be called son's of god".

D. Gonzalez Special investigative sectio
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

January 29, 2008

May god bless you and your family always. Even though the suspect was twice your size, you did your duty without hesitation or being scared. You are a true hero. "Blessed are the peacekeepers for they shall be called son's of god".

D. Gonzalez Special investigative sectio
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

January 29, 2008

It is a sad day today, the world lost another Police Officer. My heart goes out to your family and Rest In Peace my Fellow Sister.

Deputy Steven Fontenot
St. Charles Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008

May God comfort your family in this difficult time.

Crime Analyst
Fairfax County Police, Fairfax VA

January 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my sister in blue...we will take it from here.

Officer Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

January 29, 2008

This one hits me harder than most b/c I'm from New Orleans. Too young to be taken away from this earth. Officer Cotton, you fought this scumbag for 7 minutes, 7 minutes with someone twice your size. You acted like a hero in the face of eminent danger. You will not be forgotten, you will be remembered, your life celebrated, and your courage, HONORED! Rest in peace ma'am, watch over all of us, be our guardian angel.

Sincerely,
Deputy Darren Gros
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

Deputy Darren Gros
St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008

May the Lord take you in His loving arms and bless those who are left behind to grieve. You are a hero.

BC
Officer's Wife

January 29, 2008

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and fellow officers of Officer Cotton. It is such a tragedy to lose such a courageous officer. Rest in Peace sister, we’ll take it from here.

Agent Rob Roberson
Lafayette County Metro Narcotics

January 29, 2008

Another angel called home way to early in her career. May God be with the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Cotton, you are all in my heart and prayers. May God guide you through these dark and troubled times.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

January 29, 2008

My most sincere condolences...to the family and friends... of this very young...and fearless...police officer...who was called back home...in such a sudden...untimely...devas-tating...and tragic manner.

The bravery...and courage...she showed...in the performance of her duty...is a testimony...to her moral character.

She will not be forgotten...by those of us...who are the survivor families....of the other heroes...that this fine officer...now joins.

May God's perpetual light...shine upon the soul...of Police Officer Nicola Cotton...and may she rest...in His eternal peace...for having made...the ultimate sacrifice...in protecting...and serving...her community.

God bless her...and all those that she loved.

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. Salvatore J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

January 29, 2008