Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Trooper Andrew J. Stocks, his family and his fellow officers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Trooper Stocks’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Trooper Stocks and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

September 9, 2009

Your wife is so amazing. I know you are proud of the unending passion that she has to keep your memory alive. You gave everything for our state and our country, and she gives all that she has every day to honor you. You are very missed and loved. My heart breaks for your wife and daughter, but my face smiles when I see them and hear their love for you.

NC Police Officer

July 4, 2009

TROOPER STOCKS,

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF THE GREAT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
RIP BROTHER !
CPL. JON W. LOWDER/ NORTH CAROLINA

Corporal Jon W. Lowder
Union County Sheriff's Office

June 20, 2009

When I left my first reflection for Andrew, I was not aware of his military service to our country. His memory will always be honored and revered, and what a fitting final resting place for him in Arlington. My son Larry was his brother in green as well as his leo brother, so I must say Semper Fi to this true American hero.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Pittsburg, Ca police officer, USMC Captain, proud NC native Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 3, 2009

The wicked fleee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

May God be with you and all who mourn you. May he give them the strength to carry on.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.

March 6, 2009

AJ...we just got home from your service in Arlington. It was such a wonderful way to honor you! Now you are at rest with all of the Nation's Heroes. I hope the turn-out made you proud. The Honor Guard did such an amazing job and it was breathtaking to see them perform the ceremony. I know it was emotional for your wife, but everyone reminded her of what a great person, Trooper, and Soldier you were. We miss you...but it comforts us to know you are at rest in Arlington...you deserved it. God Bless.

Trooper KS Howald
NCSHP/C1

December 1, 2008

ON NOVEMBER 30TH AND DECEMBER 1, 2008 YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND MANY OF US FROM YOUR SHP FAMILY WILL TRAVEL TO THE ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY TO SEE YOU PLACED AT YOUR FINAL RESTING PLACE WITH MANY OTHER HERO'S LIKE YOUR SELF. AJ IT'S BEEN 2MTHS AND 23 DAYS AND NOT HEARING YOUR VOICE OR SEEING YOUR FACE HAS NOT GOTTEN EASIER. I VISIT ODMP OFTEN AND READ YOUR REFLECTIONS AND THE REFLECTIONS LEFT FOR SO MANY OTHER HERO'S I'M HAPPY THERE IS A ODMP. I ALSO WATCH THE YOU TUBE TRIBUTE TO YOU AND G540 (SHAWN) OFTEN. BOTH OF YOU ARE MISSED SO MUCH. I DIDN'T KNOW G540 BUT HE IS A MEMBER OF THE SHP FAMILY. LOSING YOU AJ WAS A SEVERE LOSS TO US HERE IN RALEIGH AT C3 AND TRP C COMM CENTER MADE YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD WATCH OVER ALL OF US.

Anonymous

November 29, 2008

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Trooper Stocks. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on face book. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Andrew, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Andrew's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Andrew's life was about so much more than the way he died. Andrew will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Trooper Stocks, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost six years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing 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)

November 8, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family of Trooper Stocks and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Trooper Stocks for your dedicated service to the people of North Carolina and the United States.

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

October 17, 2008

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER IN LAW, BROTHER IN THE CORPS. SEMPER FI.

F OFCR WINSLOW
FEDERAL POLICE

October 11, 2008

You are truly a hero. I adore your family and I am amazed by the strength that they show each day. I am so proud of the man that you are, all that you did for our nation and our state. We all miss you so much. The NCSHP lost another great man.

Police Officer
NC

September 28, 2008

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Trooper Andrew Stocks,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Trooper Andrew Stocks. 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. Trooper Andrew Stocks 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

September 26, 2008

Brother- your service will not be forgotten. Semper Fidelis!

Sgt. Allen Rushing
NC General Assembly Police Department

September 20, 2008

Thank you for your service sir.

Godspeed hero

Explorer
North Carolina

September 17, 2008

I knew Andrew for many years as his parents are my friends and neighbors. I was there when he graduated from high school with my son. He was on duty as an EMT and administered to my wife in 1990 when she suffered a heart attack. After Andrew's tour with the Marine Corps, we developed a friendship that placed us both under the law enforcement umbrella as he became a NC State Trooper and I being a former FBI Agent. I can not say enough complimentary things about Andrew but if God needed a Trooper He selected the best.
Bob Emerson

Former S/A Bob Emerson
FBI

September 17, 2008

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

PFC Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

September 17, 2008

Trooper Stocks is a genuine hero in that he gave his life in service to others. May God give comfort and peace to his family. May the precious memories give joy to all family and friends.

C.W. Moss, Staff Duty Officer
High Point Police Department

September 17, 2008

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven’s beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

September 17, 2008

MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FELLOW TROOPERS AND FAMILY. I ATTENDED YOUR SERVICE IT WAS OBVIOUS YOU WERE LOVED AND YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

TROOPER
ARKANSAS STATE POLICE

September 16, 2008

All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy. I pray that God gives you strength and peace.

Troopers Wife
Troop D

September 16, 2008

SFC Stocks will forever be in our hearts and minds. We pray for his family in their time of grief. He was a patriot, a role model, and a great human being. He will be greatly missed.

Rest Easy Trooper Stocks, you've done your duty. We've got the watch now.

PFC Manweiler
Montana Army National Guard

September 16, 2008

May God bless you and your family Andrew I will rember you in my prayers Rest in Peace Des Goulding
Australia

Desmond Goulding
Retired Local Government Law Enforcement Officer Australia

September 16, 2008

I knew Trooper Stocks as SFC Stocks while deployed to Q-West, Iraq with the Army. Like many in the unit, he mentored me, pushed me to excel, and demanded the same level of perfection that he had. With SFC Stocks at the helm, out unit accomplished truly amazing feats in the Iraqi theater. Our unit returned to US soil on September 1, 2007 and were released to return home on September 15, 2007.

SFC Stocks was a true friend. I will sorely miss not being able to see his smiling face again during this life and look forward to seeing it in the next. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and child, whom I know he loved with all his heart (he a kept a picture of each on his desk while in Iraq, along with other keepsakes from them).

It's time for you to rest, Brother, for those of us still in Blue and Green hold the torch aloft. Watch over us standing sentry.

My sincerest condolences to Mrs. Stocks and his child.

SGT Scott Baird
US Army Reserves

September 16, 2008

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

September 15, 2008

Thank You Trooper Stocks for your dedication to our chosen profession. You paid the ultimate price to serve and protect the citizens of the entire state of North Carolina.

Thank You !
God Bless your family. You are the TRUE HERO !!!!!!!!!!
Jon Lowder, Cpl.
Union County Sheriff's Office Monroe, North Carolina

Jon Lowder, Cpl.
Union County Sheriff's Office

September 15, 2008