Officer Down Memorial Page

Happy Bday MC!!! Love you and still think of you every single day. You were the best brother in the world and I miss you dearly.

Joyce
Your Sister
April 2, 2012

Well its been a while but anthor day has past. the hurt of your passing still hits hard but I still love and miss you Bro but I know your looking down on all of us with smiles so I send one back to you. I know you see it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MC I LOVE YOU ALWAYS your godbrother Bubbie xoxoxo

james evans
April 2, 2012

This is the first time I have written to you Edward, please forgive.

I have come to this site many times and have read all the wounderful things that everyone has ever said to you and our family and it is overwhelming. I miss you so very much.

First I would like to say thank you to everyone who every knew my Edward. He was kind and loving, he would give the shirt off his back if you needed it. I also would like to thank everyone for their support throughout the years. I know I will see Edward again.

Today I found a picture of Edward holding his son Daniel when he was born. It was hard for me to see that. It hard to see all the years that Edward has missed with his kids. I also found a love letter from him, were he tells me that our love is genuine and for forever. That I was his heart, his soul his everything.

The fact is, that Edward and I, we made each other better. He made me a better person and I made him a better person. Now that I don't have you by my side anymore, I'm forever broken. The day you were taken from me my world was rocked.

I will always stay strong for our children Edward. Love U 4 ever.

Inez Toatley
Wife
December 31, 2011

I knew very little of my father because I was only 18 months old at the time of his death, but from the storys my mother tells me and the reflections everyone writes, I know that he was a good man and I wish that I could meet him. I know I will, in my dreams and one day I will meet him in soul.

Taylor N. Toatley
Daughter
December 31, 2011

What a great experience and privilege it was to meet Inez Toatley and her children, Taylor and Daniel, Sunday, 12-18-2011, in Naples, Fl.

We had about 14-15 motorcycles from the Florida IV Chapter of the Blue Knights International Motorcycle Club and 3 local County Deputies pull into their driveway.

After presenting the kids with their gifts, Taylor an ipod with a docking station and Daniel a HP laptop computer, we spent some time talking to them before leaving. We gave them a few business cards and told them to contact one of us if they needed anything. We also gave Inez a small silver pendant badge with the inscription 'Officer's Wife'.

The kids are very respectful and as well mannered as anyone could only imagine. I'm sure that their dad is very proud.

Sgt William Solen (Ret)
Miami-Dade Police Department 3/69-7/94
December 20, 2011

I was retired from the Miami-Dade Police Dept when this tragedy occurred. But as a member of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club in Florida, several of us will be riding from the Ft Lauderdale area and will visiting his minor children, Taylor & Daniel, this Sunday, December 18th, 2011, in Naples, Florida. We will personally distribute Christmas gifts to his kids, an honor we appreciate being part of. We are bound to 'never forget' our fallen brothers and sisters that live in our State. He has earned his place next to the Throne and now sits with the lion and the lamb. Rest in Peace my Brother.

Sgt William Solen (Ret)
Miami-Dade Police Department 3/69-7/94
December 16, 2011

Eleven years today... I miss you my brother and I love you dearly. Not one day has passed that I haven't thought of you. You are still me hero and my big brother!

Joyce
sister
October 30, 2011

I first met Ed. at the Bel Air Barracks while he was a cadet. We immediately became friends.Later I was lucky enough to be his group supervisor at the Annapolis Barrack. The fondest memory I have of our MSP experience was the rescue of a family of ducklings that somehow ended up on U.S. Route 50. As the group Sergeant and with the imput of my group Ed. included. we closed down Route 50 and rescued the ducklings.From that day on Ed.said that it was a MSP S.E.A.L. team operation and I was henchforth named Bill "Pappy" Harden by Ed. and the other group members. Ed.was without a doubt the best undercover officer many of us has ever known.He truly loved his wife Inez and his family.His name is and has been hung on a wall in my home copied from the LEO Memorial in DC.I have and will continue to miss him forever. Bill "Pappy" Harden.

Captain Bill "Pappy" Harden(Ret.)
Maryland State Police
October 13, 2011

Ed,
I really messed up! I needed your guidance n prayed for your help.
I miss you every day! You were the one I could go to when I needed.
Someone to guide me. Another good man was taken from us yesterday.
A friend always!
Love you man!

Trooper 1st class-retired
State police
July 30, 2011

Happy Birthday!!!! Miss you always.

Anonymous
April 2, 2011

Ten years and you are still in my daily thoughts. I miss you and you continously live on in my heart and through your kids.

Anonymous
November 1, 2010

Thinking of you on the 10th anniversary of your passing. You are missed

Anonymous
October 20, 2010

What's up homie! Missin you everyday... Until we meet again... keep the peace!!!! I'll be there with you sippin on a cold one, and smoking a cigar like ol times....... love you man Shag

Anonymous
October 5, 2010

Today is your birthday...I miss you more now than I ever have. You are still my hero, my brother.

Anonymous
April 2, 2010

After these many years, still one of the best Troopers I ever had the privilege of working with! I know those on our Task Force that supported you and your important work think of you often. You are still missed.

SSA Timothy M. Stranahan
FBI
January 29, 2010

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN........
PEACE!

Shaggy
PSP
December 8, 2009

Many fine things are written here about you. I don't know
what is more deadly, the war on terrorism or the war on drugs. You were very courageous and steadfast in doing what
you knew to be the best for our country at such a high cost.
May the Lord Jesus continue to heal and comfort your loved
ones and all who trust in Him. Thinking of you on this 9th
anniversary of your passing.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham,WA

Anonymous
October 30, 2009

Class UPTP 917 of the federal law enforcement training center, trained for Trooper Edward Toatley for the week of august 10 through august 15 your scrafice is never forgotten. We train for you and will remember you.

OFR. C. Dotson
USSS/ UD
August 10, 2009

Hi MC or Trooper Toatley its been 9yrs since I started the Battle of the Badges Law Enforcement Basketball Tournament in your honor. This year tournament was even a greater honor cause your Son Antonie play in it this year w/his agency MD Transportation Authority PD. Your Son was our 1st scholarship winner. I miss seeing your trooper car park at your parents house. Miss u much...

Officer Jerome Blue Hall
Wake County Sheriff Office, Raleigh-NC
Founder of the Battle of the Badges Law Enforcement Basketball Tournament est.2000

Officer Jerome Hall
Wake County Sheriff Office,North Carolina
April 29, 2009

Another birthday passes without you in our physical lives, but you live in our hearts, always.

Anonymous
April 2, 2009

Remember TOP GUN my Brother!!!! the fun times and late nights... Miss you

Shaggy
PA State Police
March 20, 2009

Ed,

It has been eight years since your passing. You've been in my thoughts often...This is the first time I've been able to actually write about you. I remember the first time I met you, it was at BelAir barrack and you were waiting for the "kiddie bus" (cadet truck). We later laughed about our initial meeting when we worked together in the Narcotics Division. I am blessed to have worked on several cases with you and even more blessed that you were my friend and brother". Thank you so much for your tireless efforts to help others and rid the cities of America of drugs. For those that do not know, you were MSP's ace undercover officer.

You had a smile that could light up a room and a heart that was even bigger. I know you are with our Savior. Rest my friend until we meet again.

Anonymous
March 15, 2009

As the world remembers you as TFC Edward Toatley, I will alway remember you as my homey MC. As we grew up together you were a major influence in my life and always had that warped witicism and sense of humor that eventually would make someone think. Like the brother I never had there was always love whether eating dinner at your parents house or you eating at mine.

As your career with the MSP began I felt honored you had given me the opportunity to ride and experience your career which gave me a different outlook on the agency. But I knew that you were going to bigger and better things when you told me I couldnt ride anymore.

I knew then that you were on that quest to make a statement to society and demonstrate how a First Class Trooper could benefit Maryland. I miss you "dogg" and your often on my mind from the time that we shared here. To watch Twon I know that your influence is still around, it just couldnt be you to go away and not leave a mark just to make someone smile.

Bill

Bill Turner
Friend
December 31, 2008

On the 8th anniversary of Trooper Toatley's death, we honored his service in our patrol briefing by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job. Trooper Toatley is not forgotten.

Sergeant Zach Perron
Palo Alto (CA) Police Department
October 30, 2008

Even though eight years have passed, the pain of losing you has not lessened. You are still the first thought on my mind each day I awaken and I constantly pray that the Lord continues to guide and protect your children. You are still my hero...my brother.

Anonymous
October 30, 2008