Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Thomas Wayne Cottrell, Jr. of the Danville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 76 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 17, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Thomas Wayne Cottrell, Jr. of the Danville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 17, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Thomas Wayne Cottrell, Jr. of the Danville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 72 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 17, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Thomas Wayne Cottrell, Jr. of the Danville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 72 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 17, 2021

I drive thru Danville on the way to school and see the road memorial signs. This is our neighborhood. This hit really close home. God Bless. Rest in Peace

Civilian Seth Lapp

September 18, 2020

Rest in peace Officer Cottrell.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 14, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Thomas Wayne Cottrell, Jr. of the Danville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 73 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

January 17, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Thomas Wayne Cottrell, Jr. of the Danville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 69 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

January 17, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 30, 2018

Officer Cottrell can rest in peace now that his killer git life without the possibility of parole. Officer Cottrell's family deserves justice and they got it. Rest in peace Officer, your comrades will take it from there.

Billy S.

June 2, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Thomas Wayne Cottrell, Jr. Danville Police Department, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

January 17, 2018

May you continue to rest in Heaven my brother. Watch over your family and members of your department always.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

January 17, 2018

Every time i drive to Danville I think of Officer Cottrell and his family and friends. Continuous prayers for everyone.

Kimberly Conley Frazier

October 13, 2017

IN HONORE CASORUM

Sgt. T Jake Jones
Greater Cleveland Peace Officer Memorial Society, Ohio

January 17, 2017

Rest in Peace.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

January 17, 2017

God bless this fallen hero's family, as well the family of each officer who has given the last full measure of devotion to keeping our nation's citizens safe Thank you all for your sacrifice.

AOCS Jim Mangum
U.S. Navy

December 27, 2016

Thank you for your service. May God wrap his arms around your family! God Bless You.

CTO Bush
Campbell County VA

December 9, 2016

First and foremost THANK YOU!!! Your Sacrifice and Service are greatly appreciated...The Ultimate price you have paid does not go unappreciated. Brother in Blue, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Through your Sacrifice you have united us together and we are stronger now for it... We are uniting now more than ever, as we reach out to comfort one another in a sea of blue. As Communities come together across the US to honor and appreciate our law enforcement, this could not have taken place without you. Thank you again with Love, Appreciation, and much Respect. Rest In Peace Brother In Blue.

Elizabeth Mathews
Law Enforcement Wife

September 22, 2016

On behalf of the Jicarilla Game and Fish, Law Enforcement Division, Dulce, NM, our thoughts and prayers are with the Blood and Blue Families of this Hero...Thank you for your service and may God give your loved ones strength and comfort

Conservation Officer Dwayne Epling
Jicarilla Game and Fish, Law Enforcement Division

September 9, 2016

This week the Millbrook Football Team in Winchester Va is playing their game in honor of Fallen Officer Cottrell. Each week the team plays the game for a fallen service member. It is our great honor to pay tribute to him, his duty and his family. You will forever be a hero in the eyes of Millbrook High School's football team and community. Thank you for your sacrifice for our freedoms and lives! RIP

Anonymous Citizen

August 31, 2016

A hero will live forever. Rest in peace, and live in paradise forever my brother!

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August 17, 2016

You are a HERO Sir and you will live forever.

Daniel N. Terrell
7 year ODMP supporter (Civilian)

July 29, 2016

RIP Officer Cottrell, and may God bless your family.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

July 18, 2016

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Thomas was killed.

To the Cottrell family, fellow officers, and all who call Thomas beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace. I hope that your family knows that a nation mourned for you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Officer Thomas Cottrell gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on January 17, 2016

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

July 10, 2016

Brother in Blue,
Our department not only lost a good officer but also a good friend. For all your work, time and dedication to your fellow man, your rewards are in Heaven. Forever missed.
Chief Dan Weckesser
Sgt. Chad Lishness
Cpl. Lisa Lyons
Officer Kevin Henthorn
Officer Mark Perkins
Officer Josh Abshire
Chief Monte Vance (retired)
Officer Russell Dreher

Chief Daniel J. Weckesser
Danville Police Department

May 9, 2016