Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace sister, My prayers are with your family and the NOPD Family.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2008

i did not know you in person but from what i have heard you were well respected and cared for. i pray for you and your family and wish send them all my prayers and support

p/o 1 rpv
nopd

January 29, 2008

To the family of Officer Cotton, I am sorry for your loss. My prayer is that your family receive comfort and peace from God during this difficult time.

CDM

January 29, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Cotton...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

January 29, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 29, 2008

Officer Cotton God Bless you and your Family.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Dept.

January 29, 2008

Officer Cotton,
You stayed and fought when others would run. Your dedication to your community will never be forgotten. May you now rest with your god and may god bless all the warriors of the NOPD who strive to bring New Orleans back to its former beauty.

You are a hero and I will carry your memory with me and draw strength from it as I work my beat.

Officer
Athens-Clarke County PD, Ga.

January 29, 2008

YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. RIP
ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE PATTERSON LOUISIANA POLICE DEPARTMENT

"THE BADGE"
He starts his shift each day,
To respond to calls unknown,
He drives a marked patrol car,
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizen's taxes,
To make it safe on the streets,
But he usually has a second job,
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday,
'Cause he works all year round,
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The ones whose blood runs blue,
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops,
'Cause people just don't understand,
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow,
In this world of drugs and crime,
And he gets so mad at the court system,
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above,
Please bring me home after my shift,
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway,
It's just a little traffic infraction,
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright,
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit it's mark,
Striking the officer in the chest,
But the Department's budget didn't buy,
Each officer a bullet proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding,
His blood wasn't blue-His blood was red,
And briefly he thought of his loved ones,
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story,
Of how this officer had died,
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform,
With his badge pinned on his chest,
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
by: David L. Bell

OFC. JARED LEONARD
PATTERSON, LA POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 29, 2008

Our prayers go out to Officer Cotton's family and friends as well as the department. Officer Cotton's time served is honored and greatly appreciated. The Zone Five Police Academy respects his courage and commitment. Officer Cotton will be remembered by the entire Law Enforcement family. If there is anything thr Zone Five Police Academy can do please do not hesitate to ask.

Zone Five Police Academy in NYS
Recruit Session 44

January 29, 2008

To Officer Cotton's family and to the NOPD, you have my deepest sympathies. Please know that she is in a much better place now. I pray that God give you strength and that justice will be served!

Investigator Meredith Ward
Gulf County Sheriff's Office (FL)

January 29, 2008

Rest, sister.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 29, 2008

Rest in peace young sister and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

January 29, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Cotton. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you all. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

January 29, 2008

THE MEMBERS OF THE CRISFIELD POLICE DEPT. WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST REGRET FOR THE LOST OF THIS BRAVE OFFICER. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE AND MAY THE OFFICERS OF THE NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPT. NEVER FORGET HER SACRIFICE.............

1ST. SGT. S. HARMON

January 29, 2008

God bless you for making the ultimate sacrifice in service to your community. Your actions define valor and courage. You are truly a tribute to the shield. Heroes live forever!

Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation

January 29, 2008

My condolences to Officer Cotton's Family, Friends, and co-workers. Her sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Sgt P. J Hatle
Minneapolis, MN Police Department

January 29, 2008

To the friends, family and workmates of Officer COTTON I'm so sorry for your loss. The circumstances of her death were shocking to say the least. It even made news here in Sydney, Australia. Such a waste. Just because we're on the other side of the world doen't mean this incident hasn't upset and shocked your colleagues in Sydney. You are all in our thoughts during this very difficult time.

Senior Constable Ash BOLD
New South Wales Police Force - Sydney, Australia

January 29, 2008

REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
UHPD-HOUSTON

January 29, 2008

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, you will not be forgotten


marietta ga

January 29, 2008

I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN. THE LORD HAS CHOSEN EACH OF US TO THIS PROFESSION (ROMANS 13) AND IN HIM, WE CAN ALL SEEK COMFORT. OUR AUTHORITY IS GIVEN THROUGH GOD. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING NICOLA WHEN I GET HOME WITH OUR LORD. ALWAYS YOUR BROTHER, SCOTT.

LT. SCOTT VINSON
GRETNA PD, GRETNA, LA

January 29, 2008

Thank you for your service and you will always be remembered as a hero.

God Bless, Sister....

Deputy T. Wallace
LCSD, Missouri

January 29, 2008

God bless you and your family in this horrible time. God bless us all, espically NOPD. We have your watch from here. RIP fellow sister

ken
chicago

January 29, 2008

Blessed are the peace makers for they will be called the children of god
Rest in peace sister we will take the calls from here.

Patrolman
Woodward Police Dept. Woodward Ok.

January 29, 2008

MY deepest sympathies to Officer Cotton's family. Too damned young to die! Rest in the Peace of the Risen Lord.

Sgt. Bill Kraus
South Bend, IN PD

January 29, 2008