Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lynn,

What a year it has been. The ache in my heart has not gotten any easier. There's is not a day that goes by that I don't see or hear something that reminds me of you. The pain of your absence is still just a strong as the day you left. When I have seen your children there is still saddness & emptiness in their eyes, and I hurt even more.

I know you will be always watching over them. You are so terribly missed.

Anonymous

I have always heard the saying, "Time heals all wounds."  But as the one year anniversay nears, I have come to realize that nothing will ever heal the hurt in my heart I have for you.  I know in my mind that you are in a much better place.  The Lord obviously needed you for heavenly task that only you could complete.  He knew that while the pain would seem unbearable, and at times we would doubt our faith in him, ultimately all those who loved you would find peace and comfort in knowing that one day you would all be together again.  I want so much to find that peace, but I can't get past my anger.  I can't see past the hate I feel for the person who took you away.  I can't see past the regrets I have for not telling you how much you meant to me, and what a positive influence you had on me.  You never judged me, and make a point to always treat me as an equal.  There was comfort in knowing you were always just a knock away.  The one thing I have learned from all of !
this is to let the those you care about know.  A hug, while at times may seem stupid or trival, could be the last.  So every time I have the opportunity to work with or be around your brothers in blue, I tell them, in words, or sometimes in actions.  I only wish I had the chance to tell you.  I know that you are watching over everyone you loved and worked with, but if your listening, help me, find peace.

I pray every night for your family, and when the opportunity presents itself, I extend myself to them should they need anything.  I know how much John and Elizabeth meant to you.  I remember all those Christmas Eve's when we both looked frantically for that special gift.  I makes me smile to know that you always came to me.  It let's me know that you knew you could count on me, even if it was for something as simple as a Holiday Barbie.

I wish I could be at the ceremony in Washington, but I can't.  You will however, be in my prays.  I want you to know that there is never a day that goes by that I don't think about you and I hope that it will always be that way.

I miss you so much.

With love always,

Anonymous

It's coming up on the years anniversary of one of the saddest days of mine and others life. As I sit here and think about you I get a lump in my throat and tears fill my eyes. I know there are others in the department that knew you  a lot longer than me and our friendship was not put on a banner in front of city hall, but I cant express how much your are missed. Here in the next couple of weeks your name will be added to thousands of other Officers that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. I can only hope they meant as much to all their colegues as you did. They will all be in my prayers.But your friendship is what is missed in my heart. Your Tribute is in the hallway of the Police Department and every day when I walk by it my stomach hurts. Then I get to thinking and I realize you would do it all over again, that is just the way you were, thats what made you special.

Some seem to have forgotten but I NEVER will. Knowing you has made it harder on the other Officers in the department... because I compare them to you! Your Friend

Anonymous

Lynn we come from a small department in a small city with big time crime. I am very thankful that I can say I shared lots of good times with you and your kids. You were a wonderful asset to the police department and will never be forgotten. Now we must call on you once again to watch over our officers and firefighters and guide them in the way they should go. Teach them to carry themselves as you did with pride and courage. Lead them to the path of victory and one day we to will see you in heaven doing GOD's work as an officer of the law.

Firefighter/EMT
Goodlettsville Fire Department

As we come yet upon another Christmas and reflect on Family and Friends, I can't help but think of a lost friend.The atmosphere around the Department is cheerful,as it usually is, but as I watch each and every one of OUR Officers walk out that back door and get into their patrol cars, you cross my mind, and I think of the sacrifice that they make every day. Every one is in my prayers.

The one thing missing this Christmas is you. Although some don't say anything, you are with us. When your name comes up, some just stare, some walk away, others smile but in all you can see the hurt in their eyes. The lives you touched are many. Some was glad (US) soma was sad (BAD GUYS) but we were all touched.

I remember every time I saw you and asked "what's up Hicks", your reply was always "CATCHING BAD GUYS", and then you would smile, then I knew some "person" was going to jail!

GOD Bless you Lynn Hicks, because you blessed us all!

Anonymous

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Love, Elizabeth & John

12/10/1999

Anonymous

I miss you so much!

Lisa Binkley
Kmart Security

Lynn, your friendship is missed not only by me, but by everyone at GPD and Dillard's. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I think to myself...if only I would have been there also...if only I was not on that walk in call...I have played back the events of that call in my head a hundred thousand times, and I still don't understand how it could have happened...I know there are no answers to my questions and I know you're in a better place. WE ALL MISS YOU. Rest in peace my friend.

Anonymous

What a tragedy to wake up in the morning to go to work and never make it back home. A tragedy for the son he'll never toss the ball with and the daughter he'll never walk down the isle. Two men took that away from him all in the matter of minutes. There are "Good" Cops out there and I believe he was one of them. There were two lives taken that day. Two families that will never see there children here on earth again. I thank the Lord above that there are officers out there everyday that look out for our safety. In closing I want to say the quote "only the good die young" and I also hope the families involved can find some good in this senseless tragedy and may God be with them in all they do. May God watch out for the two little Angels that Daddy had to leave behind. Please don't let this harden your hearts. I will pray for all.

Anonymous

I never knew Det. Hicks, or his family, but I know that his family, the Goodletsville PD, and all of his fellow officers miss him. He was a fine officer. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with your family, friends, and fellow officers.

p.s. I hope the suspect that did this, gets what he deserves in the end, the ultimate judgement, from the Great Creator himself!

Richard Frankich
MNPD Citizen's Police Academy Session 4

heaven has received a angel in blue, please look over your fellow officers left behind, please look over rookie officer ron bright, dust them with angel powder. they miss you so. may god bless your family and children. and may they always feel your love. a poem for you angels in blue i had this friend you see, who loved god, country, you and me. my friend went to work day and night the peace to keep, so you and i could sleep. he worked the holidays and weekends, away from family and friends. to keep this peace for you and me. each day this friend put his life on the line to spare yours and mine then the day he paid the price, he gave his life you've done well my friend, patrolling these earthly streets. now it's time to walk on heavens beat . susan guirola greens circle, goodletsville

Susan Guirola
MNDP Citizens Police Academy Session 1

To Daddy,

You are so deeply missed. We found this poem for you.

"The Officer"

Dedicated to the memory of

Detective Lynn Hicks

RESPONDING TO A CALL THAT DAY

ON THE TWENTY SECOND DAY OF MAY.

A DOMESTIC FIGHT INSIDE BETWEEN

A COUPLE LOST IN THIS WORLD IS SEEMS.

THEN A SHOT WAS FIRED, AN OFFICER DOWN

IN A QUIET AND SMALL PART OF TOWN.

AN OFFICER WAS SHOT, A LIFE WAS TAKEN

HOPEFULLY NOT IN VAIN, AND NOT FORSAKEN.

FOR THE LORD IS NEVER FAR AWAY

HE WAS THERE THE TWENTY-SECOND OF MAY.

RIGHT BESIDE AN OFFICER SLAIN

TO COMFORT AND TAKE AWAY HIS PAIN.

NOW LET OUR PRAYERS BE HEARD OUR TEARS BE SHED,

THE OFFICER WAS GIVEN A PURPOSE, GOD SAID.

NOW IT'S TIME FOR THE OFFICER TO BE TEN SEVEN

AT MY STATION-R IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

BY: THOM BROWN II

Jennifer Hicks

I knew Detective Hicks for 6 years. He was a wonderful friend and great mentor. He was so caring about children that he risked his life when he heard ones cry for help. My heart goes out to his family, fellow officers, and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Melissa Richardson
Cookeville, TN

"greater love hath no man for another than he who lays his life down for another"

"whatsoever you have done to the least of my breathern, ye have also done unto me"

quotes from Jesus Christ

Anonymous

It is a shame to hear what has happened to Detective Hicks. I did not know him personally, but I do realize what kind of loss the Goodlettsville Police Department must have. It really makes me sad to hear these stories and I truly believe that those involved with his murder must be punished to the full extent of the law. God bless you Detective Hicks you have made us all very proud. Semper Fi.

Sgt. J.R. Janicek
Military Police (Camp Pendleton, CA)

On May 22, 1999 life as I know it changed with the sensless act of violence committed against Detective Lynn Hicks. Detective Hicks was and will forever always be one of the nicest men I have ever had the opportuntiy to meet. He cared only of his community never fearing once for his own safety. He will truly be missed

Security Advisor
Kmart Security Division

I ran across and old friend of yours who was wearing a memorial bracelet with your name on it. Although, I did not get the chance to know you, I heard many things about you. You seemed to be a great friend and a great officer. Its been almost 4 yrs since that sad day, but you have not been forgotten and you WILL NOT be forgotten. Rest in Peace my friend, and watch over the rest of us each day as we go on shift.

Isaiah 40:31

Anonymous

If ever I wish I wish tonight,
I wish I could change that fateful night.
I wish you were here to see,
All that has grown and come to be.


This last six months has taken me to a place where I can't be with everyone on the day to celebrate your bravery, your dedication, and mourn you passing. But look for me, I'll be close by that day.

L.

Buddy.....

Another year has come and gone, but you still are in my thoughts everyday in someway. I really wished you were still here, there is so much I want to tell you, and so many times when I needed your senseability. I think I have finally realized something, I loved you, and I still do. So wherever you are know that you are always in my heart, even as broken as it is. God... how I pray things could have been different.

L

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I just wanted to let you know that I thought of you often during the Christmas Holidays. I saw your parents at Christmas Eve Church Service and they looked good. I sat with your mom and talked for a moment. I see so much of you in your parents face. I know you were watching over them and your children from above. Just know that I will always keep in touch with your mom, and if she ever needs anything she knows how to get hold of me. Regardless of where you are, you will always be my friend, and I yours.
L.

L

Hey....
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you today. I can't believe another holiday is here and you're not. I really wished you were here. I know if you were here, you would have been able to make sense of everything. You never were a vindictive person, always a friend. I hope you know, you are always in my thoughts. Happy Thanksgiving.

Dear Lynn,
I just wanted to say, I know you have been with me durning my training. I found out today, I am no longer in a probationary period, so the days before I too can do what you did are few and far between. I hope I can be a good officer, I know you will be watching out for me, just like you always did.

L

Lisa Binkley
Millersville Police Department

Dear Lynn:

I just wanted you to know you were in my thoughts today. I wish you were still here to talk to and laugh with. But I know in my heart you are always here.

Love
L

Hey Lynn,
I hope you are looking down on us. It seems to have become quite crazy down here. I just wanted you to know that I think about you. I still have your picture up where I get dressed for work. "A cop's cop" they said. I just wanted to say that you are not forgotten. The lesson learned? Watch your back. I wish someone had been there to watch yours. We still think about you. You made a difference.

Watch out for us, please. Officer Garland

Officer Ryan Garland
Metro Nashville