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IN THE TWINKLING OF AN EYE
Dedicated to the memory of Detective Terry McNett

Behold I show you a mystery.
We shall not all sleep,
We shall be changed,
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye…
I Corinthians 15:52-53

Twenty one years is long time,
To remember that night,
That took one life
And changed many others…
A wife and children,
And many brothers.

A funeral, a procession,
Another statistic
In the Law Enforcement Profession.

All changed in matter of seconds,
For want of a couple of inches.

Who remembers?
His family.
His Friends.
The Department?

His Killer?

To some he is a memory,
To others he has become a curse,
To others who didn’t known him,
A picture on a wall at the academy.

To those who shared that moment,
To those that shared his life,
To the one he called his wife.

He was a blessing.

Sgt. Oscar R. Thomasson
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office
2009-10-16

Det. McNett,
On today, the 21st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sedgewick County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

2009-02-03

To Detective Terry McNett and his loved ones:

On this the twenty first anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is still with your family. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Terry, you rescued us, saved our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

It is nice to see reflections of friends who still miss and honor you.

Rest in Peace, Terry. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Terry gave to his community and the citizens of Kansas, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 3, 1988.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
2009-02-03

Today on the 20th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for your family and the fellow officers you left behind.
Continue to rest in peace Detective, you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
2008-02-03

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-29

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-10-25

Terry was a great officer and a caring person, he did his best to rid the streets of illegal drugs. He was not only a great officer he was a great friend. He will never be forgotten.
God bless his family.
Hugszzzzz to Heaven

EMS Friend

2007-05-16

To a true and dear friend. It has been almost 20 years Terry and hardly a weeks goes by that I don't think of you. I recall the times at Don's Cafe on South Broadway - I always ended up paying for the coffee, but hey, that's what friends are for.

I have missed you over the years and will continue. My health is now failing and hopefully, I may again see you soon.

May God forever protect and confront you and your family.

Your friend,

Ron Waits
Former Sheriff's Officer - Sedgwick Co. and Republic Co., Kansas

Ron Waits

2006-04-07

We bury your mother today, not far from you. She was a grand lady. Greet her my friend, she deserves a rest.

Detective Brad McCaffree
Sedgwick County Sheriff Office
2006-03-22

Dear Terry, rest in peace. Thank you for all you ever done for me. And most of all thank you for mentoring me over the years. I will never forgret you. God Bless you.

Michael Birzer, sheriff's leiutenant 18 years retired

Dr. Michael Birzer
Wichita State Univerisy
2006-02-19

One day a was washing dishes and glance out the kitchin window and saw someone sneeking toward the front door. I watch the person who I knew from my working in the jail. So I did not grap my side arm when he knocked. Good thing I didn't grab the gun as Terry was on the other side of the trailer watching me!
It seem my address was the last contact they had for someone they were looking for.
There was a big laugh that day!
A lot of , "Hey I know you!".
I am richer for the knowing.

Rick D. Liebst
Sedgwick Co. S.O.
2005-06-11

Terry was a great officer, but even more, he was a great friend.

Major Danny Bardezbain
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office
2004-10-01

God bless you and your family. You will never be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police
2004-05-28

Though years have passed, your loss still haunts all of us. Thank you and your family for your sacrafice.

Officer. Wichita PD, Sedgwick County KS

2004-03-11

I met Terry McNett when I was in the Sedgwick County Sherrif Cadets from 1975 to 1980. Terry was the most kind and caring person you could ever meet. Whenever I had the chance to pair up with Terry for patrol, I would gladly be at his side. I was living in Minnesota, when I heard of Terry's death from my brother. It was a very sad day for me, knowing that such a good person was gone. Terry will be missed by many, but rest assured, Terry is patroling the streets of heaven.

Philip Cox
n/a

While I was with ATF in Wichita, I was on the task force with Terry. I moved to another agency and lost touch with Terry. Years later, I attended a training session that was discussing officer safety. During the class a series of photos showed officers killed in the line of duty. When Terry's photo was shown, it was like a knife in the heart. I remember Terry as one of the nicest, easiest going people I've worked with in law enforcement. I can still remember his laugh and smile. Now, I'm in a training assignment at the FLETC. I will be using this loss as a very personal example of why every officer and agent must be careful, whether on warrants or interviews. Thanks Terry. God speed.

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