Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Well I'm no officer and I'm not affiliated anyway with the law, but I did know Denise and I went to School with her at Saint Augustine's College. I live in Atlanta Georgia now, and I was just listening to the radio when the Kirk Franklin song "The Reason Why I Sing",came on and it made me think of Denise and I remember this song was played at her funeral. I remember someone saying that she loved that song.I didnt know her personally but I knew a friend of hers and me that friend of hers didnt get along, but I remember Denise had came to my dorm room with her friend and tried to get both of us to make peace with each other.I say that to say that even before she was a police officer she was trying to make peace and I will always remember her for that. She was taken away from this earth too soon, but God always knows what he's doing, he wanted Denise in heaven with him,keeping the Peace....

Mia Smith

Mia Smith

January 26, 2006

Today is your birthday, Denise...
To my friend and college classmate, I choose to remember you entering rather than leaving so I write on this day. You were ever so present in my mind when, late last year, a police mandate student was shot accidentially in school while going through weapon drawing drills. She, like you, touched so many lives and was taken from us in a manner we can't understand.
I will remember you always and I hope that you some how know.
St.Aug.
CJ c/o-'95

Ofc. Nixon
Chamblee PD Ga.

January 4, 2006

"The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us." - Jean Paul Richter

Denise,
It was ten years yesterday. I still remember hearing about you on the news the morning after the accident. It doesn't seem like it's been that long, but I guess it has. You're not forgotten ...

August 5, 2005

I could not let this day go by without dropping you a note to let you know that you are still greatly missed and thought about daily. I can't believe that ten years have gone by, because it just seems like yesterday when I last heard your voice. I often think about you and the times we had at "THE AUG" and I smile. Keep looking down upon us my dear friend and one day we shall meet again on that basketball court in the sky. Take it to them! Love and Miss Ya Much!!!

August 4, 2005

Ten years today that you have been in God's care, the very best care one could be in -- You are still loved and missed as if it were only yesterday. Say hello to my younger brother Rell -- Sunset 12/1/2004, another angel in God's loving care.

August 4, 2005

Well, Denise, we are embarking upon another year of not having you here. People told me when you died that it would get easier as the years go by. I am beginning to doubt that. As I celebrated my 34th birthday I thought about you, as I do often. I just wish that I had the opportunity to say good-bye to you. They say good-bye is forever, so maybe I'll just say see you later. Continue your peaceful rest and let your smile be the light at the end of every tunnel. Missing and loving you always. You were indeed a true friend.

July 12, 2005

well denise, i'm at it again, this time in iraq and not at sea like the first gulf war. i been here for 6 months and still think about high school, track and field and r.o.t.c. your smile comes to mind and your drive to gain out of others, the importance of learning how to twirl a rifle before competition during drill team practice. i miss the pretty smile and miss the track meets when the boys traveled with the girls. what i miss more is you. i checked the page weekly to see if i lost my brothers and sisters from my dept. in nashville and thank GOD i haven't since my deployment. patrol in peace while i continue the fight on earth to ensure your family can continue their right to freedom. calvin c/o 90

captain calvin graham
us army

May 31, 2005

The City and Department have changed quite a bit since your time on the department. However, you are remembered everyday. Your picture, as well as pictures of the other Raleigh Police Officers that have died protecting the City, is hanging in all of the Police stations. You watch over us daily.

Thank you.

Raleigh PD

May 30, 2005

I know you are happy where you are,
But, you are missed tremendously---

Tell someone you love them, while there’s daylight and sunshine
We can never capture lost moments that loneliness leaves behind.
Shattered pictures, broken glass are like words left unspoken
But, a heart that feels one’s love is like a promise never broken.

nOEL

April 4, 2005

Hey Denise:

Just stopping by to say hello---

"Letter from Heaven" To my dearest family, some things I'd like
to say. But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing
to you from Heaven. Here, I dwell with God above. There's no more tears or
sadness, here is eternal love. Please do not be unhappy because I am out of
sight. Remember that I am with you, every morning, noon and night. That day
I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and
hugged me, and He said, "I welcome you. It's good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be
here later on. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man".
God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on
the list was to watch and care for you. When you lie in bed at night and the
day’s chores are put to flight, God and I are close to you...in the middle
of the night. When you are thinking of my life on earth, you are only human
and it is bound to bring tears. But remember, do not be afraid to cry, because it
does relieve some pain...there are no roses unless there is rain. I wish
that I could tell you what God has planned, but if I were able to, you
probably wouldn't understand. One thing is for certain: my life on earth is
over, but I'm closer to you now than I ever was before. There are many rocky
roads ahead for us to climb, but together we can do this, by taking one day
at a time. Always keep this in mind...as you give unto the world, the world
will give to you. If you can help someone who is in sorrow and pain, then
you can say to God at night, "my day was not in vain", and I can be content
in knowing as I passed along the way...I made somebody smile and it was
worthwhile! So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low-just lend a
hand to pick them up as you go. When you are walking down the street and
you've got me on your mind, remember I am walking in your footsteps, only
one half step behind. When it is your time to go from that body and be set free, I'll be waiting for you...because you'll be coming home to me.

April 1, 2005

Denise:

Love you forever and forever, love you with all of my heart; love you whenever we're together, love you when we're apart--- Rest easy my sister---we will see each other again...

To Be With You Again

We think of you in silence,
And often speak your name.
But all that's left to answer
Is your picture in a frame.
If we could have one lifetime wish,
One dream that would come true,
We would pray to God with all our hearts,
For yesterday and you.
If tears could build a stairway,
And heartaches make a lane,
We would walk our way to Heaven
To Be With You Again!

March 4, 2005

Hey Denise, it's been a minute... but you saturate my thoughts as if it were only yesterday...

ONE MOMENT

In the whisper of the wind,
I felt God embrace me.
As the voice of a loved one,
I heard God speak to me
Looking in a mirror
I saw God smile at me.
One moment and I knew
That God and I were one.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Though your smile is gone forever,
And your hands we cannot touch;
Still we have so many memories
Of the one we loved so much.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we will never part.
God has you in His keeping
And we have you in our hearts.
We know you walk beside us,
And when our lives are through,
We pray that God will take our hands
And lead us straight to you.

March 1, 2005

Denise:

I just learned of this site... what a wonderful way to visit with you, and to keep your memory alive... still missing you...

How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh
Outweigh the bad.
I thought we'd dare to see forever,
But forever has gone away
It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.....

January 30, 2005

Happy Birthday...

~~~Touch The Sky --- Kiss The Sun~~~

Touch the sky and kiss the sun,
Let me see you smile…

Touch the sky and kiss the sun,
Soar up high just for a while.

Touch the sky and kiss the sun,
Let your soul be free…

Touch the sky and kiss the sun,
Love someone unconditionally.

Touch the sky and kiss the sun,
Let me take your hand…

Touch the sky and kiss the sun,
In time you’ll understand.

January 4, 2005

Happy Birthday & Happy New Year...

~~~~~The Broken Chain~~~~~

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.~~In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.~~It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.~~You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.~~Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

Anonymous

January 4, 2005

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found a peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you all the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored so much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all to brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
for God wanted me now, He set me free.

Semper Fidelis....(Always Faithful)

December 29, 2004

Denise--- I Miss You....

Just to see her
Just to touch her
Just to hold her in my arms again one more time

If I could feel her warm embrace
See her smiling face
Can't find anyone to take her place
I've got to see her again

I would do anything
I would go anywhere
There's nothing I wouldn't do
Just to see her again

I can't hide it
I can't fight it
It's so hard to live without the love she gave to me

Doesn't she know it
I tried hard not to show it
Can't I make her realize that I really need her again

I would do anything
I would go anywhere
There's nothing I wouldn't do
Just to see her again
She brightened up my everyday
Made me feel so good in every way
If I could have her back to stay
I've got to see her again

Anonymous

November 29, 2004

The Long And Winding Road
(A Song With Thoughts of You)

The long and winding road that leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before, it always leads me here
Leads me to your door

The wild and windy night that the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears crying for the day
Why leave me standing here, let me know the way

Many times I've been alone and many times I've cried
Anyway you'll never know the many ways I've tried
And still they lead me back to the long and winding road
You left me standing here a long, long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to your door

But still they lead me back to the long and winding road
You left me standing here a long, long time ago
Don't keep me waiting here, lead me to your door

Denise,
Never can say goodbye........

November 27, 2004

Happy Thanksgiving Denise---
I know I am two days late, but what else is new? That's me....

Eternally and Always

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

November 27, 2004

Can't Get Used To Losing You

Guess there's no use in hanging 'round
Guess I'll get dressed and do the town
I'll find some crowded avenue
Though it will be empty without you

Can't get used to losing you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life through
Loving you

I'll find somebody, wait and see
Who am I kidding, only me
'Cause no one else could take your place
Guess that I am just a hopeless case

Sometimes, still, I can't get used to losing you---
How many more years will it take??

Maybe never, and that's a long, long time!!

KandyKane

November 16, 2004

STAY WITH ME
(As sung by Diana Ross)
[Dedicated to Denise]

Stay with me
Spend just one more day with me
Maybe you can rearrange your plans

I know there's a whole new world you've found
And it's to that world you're bound
Put please don't leave me standing here
Stranded on the ground

Won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Spend just one more day with me
I can't bear to see it end this way

If I could spend one night with you
It would last my whole life through
And of all the nights I've held you close
Tonight's the night that means the most

Won't you stay with me
Just stay with me
I never thought that I would meet someone so beautiful
Never thought I'd see a night like this
'Cause if you know you're gonna loose someone so beautiful
For the rest of your life
That's an awful lot to miss

So won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Spend just one more day with me
Maybe you can rearrange your plans
Won't you stay with me

I can't bear to see it end this way
I never thought that I would meet someone so beautiful
Never thought I'd see a night like this, yeah
'Cause if you know you're gonna loose someone so beautiful
For the rest of your life
That's an awful lot to miss

So, won't you stay with me
I can't bear to see it in this way
Won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me

So, won't you stay with me
I can't bear to see it in this way
Won't you stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me

Stay with me
For the rest of your life
Stay with me....

Missing you today as much as yesterday

A Friend....
Always & Forever

November 6, 2004

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Master Officer J.D.Koeppen, Capital City Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Cadet Officer A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

October 17, 2004

You can reach me by railway, you can reach me by trailway
You can reach me on an airplane, you can reach me with your mind
You can reach me by caravan, cross the desert like an Arab man
I don't care how you get here, just - get here if you can
You can reach me by sail boat, climb a tree and swing rope to rope
Take a sled and slide down the slope, into these arms of mine
You can jump on a speedy colt, cross the border in a blaze of hope
I don't care how you get here, just - get here if you can

There are hills and mountains between us
Always something to get over
If I had my way, surely you would be closer
I need you closer

You can windsurf into my life, take me up on a carpet ride
You can make it in a big balloon, but you better make it soon
You can reach me by caravan, cross the desert like an Arab man
I don't care how you get here, just - get here if you can

I don't care how you get here, just -- get here if - you can

Denise--- It's hard to believe it's been nine years

My thoughts of you don't have an ending...

The Love We Had Stays On My Mind!!

What A Difference A Day Makes

October 9, 2004

Sometimes we wonder why the test
When we try to do our best
But, we'll understand it better
by and by.....

There was so much you gave me
To my heart
To my soul
There was so much of your dreams
That were never told
You had so much hope
For a brighter day
Why were you my flower
Plucked away

I'm missing you
Tell me why the road turns
I'm missing you
Tell me why the road turns

Binky
Pals Association

October 2, 2004

Tears In Heaven
Eric Clapton and Will Jennings
Dedicated to Denise

Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same if I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong
here in heaven.

Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven?
I'll find my way through night and day,
'Cause I know I just can't stay
here in heaven.

Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees.
Time can break your heart, have you begging please,
begging please.

Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure,
And I know there'll be no more
tears in heaven.

Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same if I saw you in heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong
here in heaven.

An Admirer

September 27, 2004