Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting you, Officer Thomas Cottrell, THANK you for your service and may you RIP! PRAYERS to you wife and family, GOD BLESS YOU!!!!

PROUD mother of a Aberdeen, Maryland officer

January 18, 2016

Officer Cottrell, you will be greatly missed! Our heart goes out to family and friends with prayers of support.

Scott and Ruth Hudnall
Mohican Youth Academy

January 18, 2016

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

January 18, 2016

We thank Officer Cottrell for his service and pray for his family at his loss. May GOD be with them through this hard time

Retired Sergeant Charles Carty
Benton Arkansas Police Dept.

January 18, 2016

He was a great man very understanding and non judgemental he was a very caring and loving man and he loved his family dearley we will always remember you sir you will always have a speacil place in our heart for the strength and corage you displayed to keep us safe

johnny bowen

January 18, 2016

RIP Officer Cottrell. Thank you for your service. May your family and friends find peace knowing you will never be forgotten.

Detective Sergeant
Island County Sheriff

January 18, 2016

Rest in Peace my brother. Prayer to Police Officer Thomas Cottrell, Danville Police Department, family, friends, and co-workers.

M. Sgt. E. J Patrone
Easton Police Department, Easton MD

January 18, 2016

My heart goes out to all you brave men and women who fight so hard to keep us safe and free. Know that you are loved and respected by many of us, even if not rank and file.

Jo Allen
Grateful Civilian

January 18, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go to family, friends and the agency for this tragic lose. Rest in peace my brother, we'll take it from here.

Sr. Deputy Michael Soles
St. John's County Sheriff's Office (Fl)

January 18, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Cottrell. I pray for healing for your family, friends and coworkers. Your selfless service and sacrifice shall never be forgotten. You are forever a hero and an inspiration for the rest of us to press on and continue the fight.

Captain Ty Norris
New Philadelphia Police Department

January 18, 2016

Rest in peace brother. May God be with your loved ones.

Senior Master Sergeant Wesley Daum
Florida Highway Patrol (retired)

January 18, 2016

Thank you for your service sir. May God bless, comfort, and keep your family.

Training Officer Jonathan Pressnell
Williamson County TN

January 18, 2016

God bless you my brother for your courage and service. May the Lord greatly bless your family and brethren. Until we meet one day in the sky, rest in peace.

Sgt Don Barton
Garden City Police Dept.

January 18, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. I pray that God show His grace, mercy and comfort to Officer Cottrell's family and his brothers and sisters in blue. This is a tragedy and a reminder for all serving in law enforcement to be alert at all times. I pray God give each of you a peace that only He can.

Captain Clyde B. Moore (Retired)
DeKalb County Police Department, Decatur, Georgia

January 18, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Cottrell. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

January 18, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. This is horrible. I am not a law enforcement member but my heart goes out to you and your family. RIP..

Not a Law enforcement member

January 18, 2016

RIP Police Officer Thomas Cottrell

Sandra Roark and Family

January 18, 2016

My condolences to the Family and Officers who have lost a one of their own. All his brothers and sisters in blue feel the loss with them. Rest in peace and know we have the watch for you now.

Patrol Officer Glenn Wiederman
Waycross Police Department Waycross Georgia Ware County

January 18, 2016

May GOD bless you and may He hold your family in the palm of His hand.

Sgt. John P. Looney
Chicago Police Department

January 18, 2016

Rest In Peace My Friend and Brother, Our prayers to all of his family!

Sheriff (Ret.) Jack Darrell Fortson
Office Of The Sheriff, Madison County GA.

January 18, 2016

To the family, friends, fellow officers and city of Danville...please accept my heartfelt condolences. There are simply no words powerful enough to easy the pain you are feeling. We lost another hero far to soon. Officer Cottrell will NEVER be forgotten. God bless you all. We will lift you up in prayer. Rest in peace Officer Cottrell.

Much love and respect,
Brenda Tiffany
Mother of Fallen KSP Trooper Cameron Ponder EOW 9/13/15

Mother of Fallen Officer
Kentucky State Police

January 18, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Thomas Cotrell, both you and your family will always remain in our prayers. We saw you working tirelessly to make society a better place that was not to be. With tearful eyes we saw God take you to His loving home. Thus, God made your golden loving heart stop beating and hard working body rest. God broke our hearts to prove to both society and to us, he only takes the best.

Timothy Dailey, Retired - Juvenile Proba
Allegheny County Juvenile Probation

January 18, 2016

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE OFC. COTTRELL, HIS FAMILY AND Danville P.D. ANOTHER SENSELESS LEO DEATH AT THE HANDS OF A PIECE OF SHIT COWARD. STRIKING CLOSE TO HOME AGAIN. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD MATTHEW 5:9

OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN (RETIRED) SANDUSKY P.D.
AND FATHER OF FALLEN OFFICER ANDREW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY P.D. (OH) E.OW. 3-19-2011

OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY P.D. (OH)

January 18, 2016

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his 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 badges 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 times 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 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 borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department

January 18, 2016

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Danville Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother

Anonymous

January 18, 2016