Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Longway family, friends and coworkers you are all in my heart and prayers during this very difficult time. There are no words to ease the pain in all of your hearts. God has called another HERO home to patrol the streets above.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler FL

Anonymous

September 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Longway as well as the brotherhood at Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

September 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

September 23, 2010

Rest in Peace my friend. You will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 22, 2010

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.
(By Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller )

Master Trooper David (Stumpy) Miller
Indiana State Police, Dist 13

September 22, 2010

Mark and I served together in the Air Force...I hadn't talked to him in years.....Last Sunday he called me out of the blue and he left me a voice mail ......"we need to re-connect brother its been to long"..."call me back" ...."be safe"......I didnt get a chance to return that call....I'll regret that for the rest of my life, and will NEVER let that happen again.....I remember alot of sitting around the dorms and just talking but most of all, Mark and I laughed .........Rest in Peace brother.....I'll miss you...Jack Tipold

Jack Tipold
United States Air Force

September 22, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

September 22, 2010

Thank you for your service. You will be missed by all that you have helped in the past. God Bless you and your family.

Lieutenant David L. Krika
DeFuniak Springs Police

September 22, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

September 22, 2010

On behalf of the 6,190 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Longway’s family as well as the members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. 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

September 22, 2010

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, frieds and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Mark A. Longway. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

September 22, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Mark Longway as well as to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Longway, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 22, 2010

Rest in peace Sheriff Longway!
You will not be forgotten!
FACEBOOK salutes you!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

September 22, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

September 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Mark A. Longway. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Hillsborough Florida will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the children of Deputy Longway, know that their Dad is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Deputy Longway. Thank You sir for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

September 22, 2010

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

September 22, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Deputy Longway during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

September 21, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

September 21, 2010

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

September 21, 2010

Mark,

I still remember many of the lengthy conversations we shared during our 12 hour evening shifts. I could not get you to stop talking no matter how hard I would try, you always had something to say.

When you were assigned to me for your 2nd phase of FTO you knew that I was a new father of a baby girl and being an experienced father yourself of two beautiful daughters you gave me some advice that I will never forget. You told me I should often take her out on date nights (movies, dinner, shopping, etc.), but most important I need to take her go-carting. You were definately right about the go-carting, I don't think that she or I could have laughed any harder. We are planning our next go-cart adventure real soon.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

It has truly been an honor to have known and served with you. Rest in peace Brother......

Det. P. Pramberger
HCSO

September 21, 2010

Mark,

I still remember many of the lengthy conversations we shared during our 12 hour evening shifts. I could not get you to stop talking no matter how hard I would try, you always had something to say.

When you were assigned to me for your 2nd phase of FTO you knew that I was a new father of a baby girl and being an experienced father yourself of two beautiful daughters you gave me some advice that I will never forget. You told me I should often take her out on date nights (movies, dinner, shopping, etc.), but most important I need to take her go-carting. You were definately right about the go-carting, I don't think that she or I could have laughed any harder. We are planning our next go-cart adventure real soon.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

It has truly been an honor to have known and served with you. Rest in peace Brother......

Det. P. Pramberger
HCSO

September 21, 2010

My heart sank when I saw the picture of your wreck. I knew there was no way anyone could have survived that. Thank you so much for your service to out country and to Hillsborough county, You will be missed. Rest easy my friend you've done your time in hell. Your family will be taken care of. Today was a very sad day in central Florida.

Recruit

September 21, 2010

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL THAT MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY LONGWAY. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. DEPUTY LONGWAY, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,SC

September 21, 2010

Deputy Longway, I hope you can hear all the wonderful things being said about you by your peers. Thank you for your service in the military and to Hills Co. My thoughts are with your family and friends. God bless all of you.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

September 21, 2010

God bless you Mark. I'm gonna miss that smile brother. RIP

Tpr Brandon McElderry
FHP

September 21, 2010