Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My whole being is shattered each time I hear of a fellow officer's death. NOPD is in serious need of more officers since Hurricane Katrina. Officer Cotton displayed the height of courage as she fought the male perp. twice her size........for 7 minutes according to NOPD Chief Riley. We need some help down here. 7 minutes is long enough for backup to arrive. This hurricane has shredded the very soul of the city. And please alert the public to assist an officer who is fighting for his/her life. This could have made a difference. We need stronger Good Samaratin laws. God bless the family of Officer Cotton and we honor her dedication and guts to take on this scumbag rape suspect.
I don't know her, but I heard she was only 5'2" and about 110 lbs. You go girl. You will not be forgotten. With all respect due a true LEO, Rest In Peace Nicola, you will be missed. JPSarge

Sgt. Cynthia Roos
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Retired

January 29, 2008

May you rest in peace and God look over you.

'Another angel on our shoulders'

PC David Langston
Leicestershire Constabulary (UK)

January 29, 2008

You made the ultimate sacrifice, now may you rest peacefully Officer Cotton.

Officer
Kenner, La. PD

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace sister and thank you for your sacrifice.

Officer S. Waggoner
Florida Fish and Wildlife

January 29, 2008

True courage under fire. Rest In Peace.

D. Paul
FBI

January 29, 2008

I pray that God will give your family all the strength you need and more at this time. Thank You will forever be an inadequate response to the sacrifice your daughter has made for the safety of our city. Thank You Nicola for your service to me and my family. We will always remember. Thank You to the New Orleans Police Dept. for training her so well.

The Washington Family

Sheila Washington
citizen

January 29, 2008

You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless.

Sgt. J.L. Brewer
Retired L.S.P.

January 29, 2008

Rest easy PO Cotton, we will take it from here. Always know that HEROES ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.

PO S.Harris #376
Cicero PD Cicero,IL Gang Crimes Unit

January 29, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Susie of Barling, Arkansas.

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

January 29, 2008

Officer Nicola Cotton' death nis a grreast loss to her family, brother and sister officers, and to the community and to the New Orleans Police Department. I was honored to be a guest lecturer at NOPD Academy. I have always been an nadvocate of women in Law Enforcement. Thois mis particulary difficult for me. It is my prayer that the nfamily and fellow officers be conforted by the Hand of Almighty God at this tragic tiem. Officer Cotton is now with God for Eternity-a true hero and an Angel in heven. The thin Blue Line suffers today-however we will mremain strong and continue to mho,ld onto meach nother. Officer Nicola Cotton will never be fogotton but will always be remembered as the her and valliant person that she was adn forever will be.

Non Soleus(Never Alone)

Colonel (Retired) Robert K. Lindsey-35 year veteran

Colonel(Ret.) Bob Lindsey
Retired Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Cotton. Rest in peace, ma'am, thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

January 29, 2008

So sorry to see such a young outstanding officer killed by a low life piece of ____! I know anger won't help, but after what the citizens went through with Hurricane Katrina. Now they lost a fine young officer who was trying to make a difference in her community. The community should be outraged! Where are you Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson? Make sure you have protest of 20,000 just like you did in Jena. Stand up for somebody who truly deserves it!

ray
a sad citizen

January 29, 2008

I would like to extend my condolences to the members of the New Orleans PD. Be encouraged and know that God will not leave you during your time of sorrow. Rest my sister and we will carry it from here.

Sgt. C. C. Cole
Spartanburg County SO, SC

January 29, 2008

I am so sorry to hear this , we will never for get you P.O. Cotton

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company St. Louis, St. Louis County DSN 2966

January 29, 2008

My condolences for Nicola's family and her work friends.It is always hard to see such a beautiful candle doesn't bright anymore but from where she is right now she brights more than ever for all of us. Nicola, please keep taking care of us.

January 29, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are w/ you.

Chris Agostarola
civilian

January 29, 2008

To the Cotton Family and N. O. P. D. - Our hearts are heavy. We pray for you and pay homage to Nicola. She lived honorably. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9

Captain John Luna
Grapevine (TX) Police Department - Honor Guard

January 29, 2008

With heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Police'
Officer Nicola Cotton. Thank you for your service and you wil be missed by so many. God bless and rest in the arms of your loving Father with peace among those who have gone before you.

Margaret S. Hood
Citizens Watch

January 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Nicola Cotton in this difficult time. Godspeed!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

January 29, 2008

A Part Of America Died,
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
We will keep P.O. Cotton in our prayers and in the dark times know that the person who killed her had no repsect for live at all
Canon City, Colorado
GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Marilyn Robinson
CC-Pirate Internet Radio

January 29, 2008

May you rest in Peace Ms. Cotton!

Dakqir
None

January 29, 2008

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Officer Cotton today and the days to come. You are a HERO Officer Cotton Thank You for protecting us. You are now a Angel in Blue protecting the Heavens...Rest in Peace....

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

January 29, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER COTTON, HER FAMILY AND THE NEW ORLEANS PD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY THE LORD BE WITH ALL EFFECTED BY THIS TRAGEDY.

GOD BLESS YOU, SISTER IN BLUE.

SGT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF - TYLER, TX

January 29, 2008

SUCH COURAGE! My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends and to N.O.P.D.

P.O. IV Juan L. Curet (Ret.)
New Orleans Police Dept.

January 29, 2008

I am saddened to hear that we have again lost another officer in the line of duty this year. You were so young with so many wonderful years ahead of you. Thank you for your brief but meaningful service. RIP Officer Cotton.

Detective Penny VanDenBerg
Parker Police Department, CO

January 29, 2008