Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

GREG... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. YOU ARE FOREVER ON MY MIND! MISSING YOU MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY!

ROBIN SURLES
your loving wiife ALWAYS

October 19, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Surles and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Surles for your dedicated service to the people of Alabama and the United States.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

October 18, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Greg Surles and the members of the Pell City Police Department, and most especially to Greg:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Officer Surles was tragically killed.

To Greg's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Greg gave to his community and the citizens of Alabama, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 4, 2008

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 25, 2008

To those who loved Officer Surles, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Greg will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Officer Surles for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

September 21, 2008

HEY MY LOVE~ JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU! I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 MTHS. NOW...I WAKE UP EVERYDAY WITH THE HOPE OF EVERYTHING BEING A DREAM.. IT IS NOT ANY EASIER WAKING UP TODAY THAN THE MORNING OF JULY 5th. BUT, I AM GETTING THRU WITH THE MEMORIES AND THE LOVE THAT YOU LEFT ME WITH-AND MY 2 BEAUTIFUL GIRLS.. THEY BOTH REMIND ME OF YOU IN SO MANY WAYS. EVERYTHING THAT THEY DO BRINGS BACK A MEMORY OF YOU! YOU ARE AN AMAZING PERSON AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN~OR AT LEAST BY ME, YOUR GIRLS, AND YOUR FAMILY! YOU ARE MISSED SO MUCH AND LOVED FOREVER MORE.... MUCH LOVE~LOVE ME!

ROBIN
YOUR LOVING WIFE

September 6, 2008

HEY LOVE! JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I AM THINKING OF YOU! I MISS YOU SO MUCH. THERE IS SUCH AN EMPTINESS IN MY LIFE THAT I DON'T BELEIVE WILL EVER BE FILLED! YOU WERE SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON, AND A BIG PART OF MY LIFE. I HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES, BUT SOME DAYS IT DOESN'T FEEL LIKE ENOUGH... BUT THE BEST 2 PARTS OF YOU ARE STILL HERE WITH ME~THE GIRLS! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR US. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN IMAGINABLE.... MUCH LOVE ALWAYS~ME!

RoBiN
YOUR LOVING WIFE~always

September 1, 2008

HEY LOVE...JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT I WAS THINKING OF YOU (WHICH IS NOTHING NEW...I AM DOING THAT EVERY SECOND OF EVERY DAY/HIGHT)... ANYWAY! YOU WOULD BE AMAZED HOW MUCH YOUR FELLOW OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THE REST OF THE COMMUNITY (AND ALL OVER) HAVE HELPED THE FAMILY AND HAVE SUPPORTED US! YOU REALLY TOUCHED MANY LIVES, AND I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I AM VERY HAPPY TO BE MARRIED TO YOU! YOU WERE NOT ONLY A HERO TO THE EVERYDAY PEOPLE, BUT YOU WERE AND AWESOME HERO TO YOUR "GIRLS".... WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.. MAKENSI AND I TALK ABOUT YOU AND THE CRAZY THING THAT YOU WOULD SAY TO HER! SHE SINGS ALL OF THE SONGS THAT YOU TAUGHT HER (AND SHE EVEN GETS DOWN DANCING LIKE YOU).. AS LONG AS SHE DONT GET THE "LEG KICK" WE WILL BE FINE...LOL... BUT, JUST A LIITLE NOTE TO SAY THAT YOU WERE ON MY MIND AND THAT I MISS YOU BUNCHES! I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER! I AM SO HAPPY TO HAVE YOU AS MY ANGEL WATCHING OVER ME AND THE KIDS! LOTS OF LOVE! ME....

ROBIN
YOUR LOVING WIFE

August 25, 2008

MISS YOU MY FRIEND. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW MUCH YOU ARE TRULY MISSED BY EVERYONE. I KNOW HOW MUCH WE HURT BY NOT HAVING YOUR FRIENDSHIP. MY HEART ACHES FOR ROBIN AND THE GIRLS, YOUR SISTERS, ESPECIALLY LORI AND YOUR MOM AND DAD. SOMETHINGS I DON'T UNDERSTAND, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU HAD TO GO.

JO

Jo Tudisco
Friend and former co-worker

August 21, 2008

Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten.....

Ray Z
Richmond County Sheriff, Augusta GA

August 19, 2008

GREG. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE HERE WITH ME EVERY MINUTE, BUT NOT SEEING YOU WALK THRU THE DOOR EVERYNIGHT LEAVES ME SO EMPTY. I HAVE NEVER FELT SO MUCH HURT OR PAIN, AND NOT HAVE YOU HERE BY MY SIDE. THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN EVER FILL THIS EMPTY VOID IN MY HEART/LIFE. YOU WERE BY FAR THE BEST. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I THINK OF YOU CONSTANTLY. MAKENSI AND I TALK ABOUT YOU, AND SHE JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND, WHY? WHICH I DO NOT THINK THAT ANYONE DOES. I JUST KNOW THAT WHEN GOD CALLED YOU HOME HE COULDN'T HAVE CALLED A BETTER OFFICER, PERSON, HERO, AND MOST OF ALL A DAD AND LOVING HUSBAND. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU WOULD EVER KNOW..(ABOUT LIKE YOU ALWAYS SAID TONS AND TONS, BUT NEVER KNEW HOW MUCH..LOL)... I MISS YOUR CALLS AND SMART COMMENTS.. I DO NOT KNOW IF USING YOUR PHONE IS HELPING ME OR NOT. I WAS HAVING A BAD DAY TODAY DEALING WITH IT BEING THE 2 MONTH MARKER, AND MOM CALLED AND IT SHOWED UP "THE LOVE OF MY LIFE" ON THE PHONE... IT REALLY HIT HOME THAT IT WASN'T ME CALLING YOU... YOU WILL FOREVER HOLD THE BEST PLACE IN MY HEART! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, AND CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I AM WITH YOU AGAIN! LOTS OF LOVE!

RoBiN
YOUR LOVING WIFE

August 18, 2008

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH GREG. I'VE NEVER HURT LIKE THIS BEFORE AND NOTHING CAN TAKE THIS PAIN AWAY. YOU'RE TWO BABIES ARE GROWING SO FAST AND EVERY DAY THEY LOOK MORE & MORE LIKE YOU. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE FOR OUR FAMILY, YOUR CO-WORKERS AND OUR COMMUNITY..THE LOVE & SUPPORT FROM EVERYONE HAS BEEN AMAZING! YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD. YOU ARE A HERO AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN..I LOVE YOU.....LO

Lori Mullins
sister

August 17, 2008

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

August 12, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother.

Corporal Matthew Thacker
Piedmont Alabama police Department

August 11, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Police officer Kenneth Surles,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Police Officer Kenneth Surles. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Police Officer Kenneth Surles is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

August 9, 2008

I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. I'M BACK AT WORK NOW BUT I KNOW YOU ALREADY KNEW THAT BECAUSE I CAN FEEL YOU WATCHING OVER ME AND TELLING ME TO DO MY BEST AND THAT EVERYTHING IS OKAY. YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE FOREVER IN MY HEART. I LOVE YOU!

Lori Mullins
a hurting sister

August 6, 2008

The policeman stood and faced 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 of us who carry a badge
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 time 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 a silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
for the judgment of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
you’ve born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you’ve done your time in hell"

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

August 5, 2008

GREG,
IT'S STILL SO HARD TO BELIEVE YOU'RE GONE. IT JUST DOESNT SEEM REAL. I KEEP WAITING TO HEAR YOUR VOICE ON THE RADIO. I HAVE TONS OF WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOU AND I WILL HANG ON TO THOSE FOREVER. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING ROBIN IN MY LIFE AND MOST IMPORTANLY THANK YOU FOR MY TWO BEAUTIFUL NEICES. I SEE YOU IN THEM EVERYDAY AND THAT MAKES THINGS A "LITTLE" EASIER. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TERRIBLY AND WISH YOU WERE BACK HERE WITH US. GOD GOT A "VERY SPECIAL" ANGEL WHEN HE CALLED YOU HOME. I LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. SEE YOU IN HEAVEN!!

LORI MULLINS
A PROUD SISTER

August 1, 2008

You were such a great person and most of all MY HERO! You were the best thing that ever happened to me, and I thank God for sending you to me. You left a big impact on alot of people and changed many lives.. I thank YOU so much for leaving me with 2 BEAUTIFUL girls that have so much of you in them that it will remind me of you everyday! I miss you so much and you are thought of every minute of the day! I LOVE YOU more than there are stars in the sky! Ha-stole your quote! Love you Bunches!

Your Loving Wife

July 29, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones during this very trying time. I ask that the Blue Family stay close to Officer Surles' loved ones and watch over them. He is a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 24, 2008

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE, ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

Anonymous

July 23, 2008

Greg,
You were a great friend to me even before we became police officers. I miss ya and I love ya brother. R.I.P. brother!!! I am very honored to have worked with 828!!!

Officer Brandon McWaters
Pell City Police Department

July 22, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.......

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

July 22, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother Greg, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.



Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

July 22, 2008

Brother peace be with you. I know first hand the darngers of Hwy 231 here in my own city. We'll keep the fight up down here you rest in peace.

Sr. Ofc. Hudgens
Hwy 232

July 20, 2008

Rest in peace fellow officer. My thoughts goes to the family.....

Police Officer Bobby B.
Swedish Police, Town of Helsingborg

July 18, 2008