Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To her family, Debbie would talk about different events over the past several years and it was so obvious she adored and loved each of you so much. I admired Debbie so much for her incredible strength, integrity, and positive attitude. She was such a pleasure to work with and I will miss her very much. My prayers are with you.

RA - Dardi Smith
Probation and Parole

March 10, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

March 10, 2011

Rest in Peace my Sister, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

March 10, 2011

Words can only express my sympathy. I pray for the family, and friends that are left behind, and have to deal with this hurt on a day by day bases. Rest easy now my Sister in Law, your watch on earth is over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

March 10, 2011

A few years back, I had the pleasure of meeting Debbie in St. Louis at a Substance Abuse/Criminal behavioral Conference. We roomed together. Debbie told me about the Cheesecake Factory, and we were in St. Louis for 4 nights and we went there, 3 of those nights. She was a very sweet person who talked about her family, with so much love. My thoughts and prayers are with Debbie's family. May God Bless and comfort you. Sincerely, Shirley Lopez PPOII, District 11.

Shirley Lopez
Probation and Parole, D-11

March 10, 2011

I had the privilege of working for Ms. Collins for almost 7 years. There was no one more professional, caring, and considerate than her. I learned more and grew more professionally from her direction than anyone I have met. She was always one to see the positive in everyone around her. Debbie was the kind of person who would treat everyone with respect and take into consideration their point of view. You could count on her to bring a different perspective to a problem and do her best to work with anyone to reach a common goal.

Debbie was a great person, a great friend and someone who will never be forgotten. Please know that you made the world around you a better place for everyone. You and your family's loss is one that we will never forget. Thank you for all that you have done.

A.J. Cranor
United States Postal Inspector

March 10, 2011

God Bless the family, friends and Department that Mrs Collins served. Her selfless acts of justice will never be forgotten.

Mother of a n Officer
COLORADO SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 10, 2011

A long career shows a dedication to service of others. Thank you. RIP sister. My heart and prayers to your family.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

March 10, 2011

Although I did not know Debbie well, I spent enough time around her to know that she was a genuinely kind and compassionate person. In the short time that I spent in the D25 office shortly after her passing, it became clear to me that Debbie touched many lives, and was very much loved and respected. To her family, I extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bridgette Dickson
Probation and Parole - Springfield

March 10, 2011

On behalf of the 6,133 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to District Administrator Collins’ family as well as the members of the Missouri Department of Corrections. 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

March 10, 2011

Rest In Peace

Sgt.
BART Police Department, CA.

March 10, 2011

My prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Dist. Administrator Collins. R.I.P

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

March 10, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Administrator Collins as well as the brotherhood at Missouri Department of Corrections. May you rest in God's eternal peace our sister!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

March 10, 2011

I have known Debbie for 21 years and have worked with her for 16 years. We were clerical together and then probation officers. She promoted to Unit Sup. and then to DA at our District. As DA she was instrumental in my promotion from probation officer to unit supervisor. I am so thankful to have had the privilege to work with her. She taught me so much. Her work ethic, integrity, and sound judgment will be greatly missed. She can never be replaced and I am thankful to have known her. Pray blessings and peace on her family.
Thank you Debbie for all you did.

Diana Duff, Unit Supervisor
Missouri Probation and Parole

March 9, 2011

God Bless you Debbie. Our prayers go out to your family and friends.

POII, District 14
Missouri Board of Probation and Parole

March 9, 2011

I have known Debbie for over 16 years working with the local Sheriffs Department when she was a Probation Officer now working for Debbie here at District 25.

Mike, Grant and Blake; My heart goes out to you all. One of the most precious things a person can have is family. Debbie spoke of you all in such great admiration and love. Grant, when Dakota came along you could see the light in her eyes get brighter and brighter when she spoke of that new grand daughter, she was so proud.

Personally when I think of Debbie I think about how she helped so many people, not just other co-workers but offenders and everyday people. I honestly do not know if she ever saw bad in people. I have seen her work wonders with some of the people we deal with here on a daily basis. The day she gave me the phone call and asked me if I wanted to come to work here was one of the happiest days of my working career. I knew working for Debbie it would be an honest and hard working living but that she would be honest and hard working for me.

Debbie, we already miss you dearly and I know that you are not only watching over your home family but your work family as well. Thank you for being the person you were to me and may god bless you and your family.

Probation Parole Assistant II Roger Burt
Missouri Dept. of Corrections Probation Parole District 25

March 9, 2011

RIP Debra.

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LEO

March 9, 2011

Are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

COI David Martin
Ozark Correctional Center

March 9, 2011

May the Lord be with your family and friends during this difficult time.. Rest in Peace..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

March 9, 2011

Debbie Collins was the dedicated professional we all strive to be. Anyone who had the privilege of working with her is truly blessed. My deepest sympathies to her family, friends, and the staff of District 25. Debbie you will be sorely missed, but not forgotten. Until we meet again.

Dist Administrator Richard Chronister
Missouri Department of Corrections, District 13

March 9, 2011

Native American Prayer

I give you this one thought to keep --
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle spring rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still - in each new dawn.

~original attributed to Mary Frye

Anonymous

March 9, 2011

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of District Administrator Collins. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

March 9, 2011

When sitting by Debbie in meetings, it was a breath of fresh air. She did not care what your rank was, just what you could bring to the table. I looked up to Debbie and will miss her wisdom.

Kathleen Wiley, friend and collegue
Missouri State Probation & Parole

March 9, 2011

Thank you for your service. God bless your and your family.

officer
Georgia

March 9, 2011

May your memories be sweet. May your grief be shortened knowing that Admin. Collins is with all of our officers to whom life has been shortened. Prayer is about the only way to relieve your grief.

I will pray for her and the family as everyone did for my son and my family.

Sue Miller-Neely
Kirkwood, Mo. P.D. Surviving Parent

March 9, 2011