Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

u r missed!...

January 11, 2006

Not a day goes by that my family & I don't think of you and the sacrifice you made to protect our city. We think of your girls, your widow, and your family and hope and pray that they continue to have a wonderful life. My son was a student of DeeDee's at the time of the tragedy and had met you at school. He was 9 at the time, and told me he didn't know why bad things happened but he knew you would be looking down from heaven and continue to protect your family. You were a wonderful person, and no one can ever say anything negative about you or your life. Thank you for all you gave.

January 9, 2006

Connie and I express our deepest sorrows for such a violent act from such a criminal. I am trying to find Officer Toney widow. Not for anything sick, but she was the very first person to use the new victims' impact statement law that Connie and I had changed in the memory of our daughter, Kelly Eckart. My understanding was that this turned into a very bad situation and if this added pain, our hearts and prayers go to you. I would like to know if it helped any at all. Changing the law was what we thought we needed to do, I need to know that it helped or hurt.

I did not know Officer Toney, I mean no disrespect on this site. I have the deepest respect for the people that protect us from the monsters of this world. As a citizen and one that has seen police compassion first hand, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Dale & Connie Sutton

January 3, 2006

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. I am a C/O at the institution where your assailant is being held and he is some piece of work. Death Penalty very well deserved for him.

December 30, 2005

Missing those "Tecmo Super Bowl" tournaments on Nintendo that we would have after turkey. And ofcourse, I would always come away with the wins and the wagers. Matter of fact, I think you and Todd still owe me 2-3 controllers. You guys would always be so mad and throw them after I whipped up on you two. Man, what an example of good sportsmanship you two showed me growing up.(Haaaaa-Haaaaaaaaa!!!!) What was just as funny was Dee-Dee having to set and watch us ALWAYS play that game. There was a couple times she thought she could play against us. She would last about a quarter in a half and say: "I don't see why you guys like this game so much." Real funny times!!!!

November 24, 2005

Just can't believe it's been five years! Bill, I've meet some great people along this journey and have such an open-mind now. You have been quite a part in me discovering myself. Life does have a flavor that many never experience. I miss u and will see you again!

November 11, 2005

"I'd rather live while I'm living than live while I'm dead." J. Buffett

How true those words are...

November 11, 2005

Bill,I hope you see the change....I miss u so and wish we could share more good times together....he (and u know who I mean) is wearing the #8 so proudly reminding us of the short time we had with u....thank u!...until we meet again I will "live like I'm dying!!"

October 29, 2005

So happy to have known you, can't believe you're gone.

October 28, 2005

I have learned from all you did in your life here. I have taken both negative and positive things that you did, and it has tought me to be a very good person. Thank you.

October 12, 2005

Toney, rest in peace. Never forgotten.
Barb
ILEA 134-98

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN USA

October 5, 2005

Remembering you today and tomorrow. The weather where I'm at was similar to the day it was that day and nite. I walked into Hallmark tonight to pick up some things and happened to be next to the ones that I would have looked at for you. You know we should be together celebrating our birthdays this weekend. I love you and happy birthday, bill.

September 29, 2005

Bill, five years has past and it seems to have gone so fast. I so fondly remember the times we had together as friends. You are so sadly missed by many. Although I have great memories of Beech Grove, I will always find a deep sadness due to what has happened. A dark cloud is always somewhat over me while I'm there. Rememering those painful hours and days that came after your death. Emptyness, lose, and sadness....it was tragic! Out of this you have made my life more complete. I try in every way to get the most out of each and every day. So on this tragic date in our history I choose to not be sad...but to live! Live, love, and laugh as I know you would want it!...I deeply miss you and hope you can see me and how I have changed because of our friendship...life has a flavor the protected will never know!

September 29, 2005

It's funny how this time of year gets to you. And it's funny how people act toward you only this time of year. But then again, who knows what is going through their mind, and also a lot of people don't know what to say. It's just funny how this world turns and works.... how it makes everyone react to things. Everyone is looking for their place, their temporary high, their love, their whatever. And everyone seems to want to make this life so difficult for everyone else because of the hard times they are facing. This life is meant to be lived to the fullest. This life is meant to be lived happy. At the end of the day, we should all say: "Today was a Good Day." We all are so fortunate to have what we have. But so quick to complain about what we don't have.

September 25, 2005

Always remembered.

September 25, 2005

Bill, so many people I think have forgotten!...It's sad but a harsh reality. I think of you daily and you have completely changed the way that I am now. I just wished you were here to share things with. A funny movie, a phone call, or just a laugh...I miss your spirit!...

September 12, 2005

Just remembering you. Every so often you pop into my thoughts. Rest in peace, Bill.

September 8, 2005

Coming up on five years like nothing. This past Sunday I wanted to pick up the phone and call you or Todd to talk about something going on in my life. It's not like that every day or even every other day, just every once in a while. Things are good though. It's wierd though, it seems the wiser that I get day by day, the more hard aches I realize as well. See you guys on the flip side. -Drew-

August 17, 2005

Bill, I'm sure you are proud of Mark. He took out a bad guy! Life has a flavor the protected will never know!

July 14, 2005

It still is so hard to believe!...going on 5 years and it is still so hard to believe...life has a flavor the protected will never know!

June 30, 2005

I remember the day that Bill was taken. I was working for IPD when we heard the awful news. I did not personally know Bill, but it takes a special type of person to be a Police Officer and a special type of person to be the wife of a police officer. I speak from experience. Dee Dee my heart goes out to you and the girls. I lost a good friend last year to gunfire...know that it doesn't get easier...it just gets different. Your late husband is and always will be a hero, try to find peace with that!

Wife of an IPD Officer

Indianapolis Citizen

June 28, 2005

You know it's celebration time when Ron Sexton, A.K.A. "Kordell Magarret", hits a curve ball. And the same with the Walmart, Wow!!! Unbelievable!! I walked in there about two weeks ago and thought I was in a different place besides the Grove, that's for sure. Like everything else, what in the world are you going to do about it? I say this every time, but where in the world does time go?!?!!? It is so crazy!! These days just run into the other like nothing else. Everyone is doing their own thing- family, themselves, jobs, and whatever else. And I can say that these days are not going to slow down. I've learned through life experiences to live every day and have fun. Cause when you leave this place, you can't take one thing with you. Not any car, not any bill, not your house, and not even your love ones. Sure you have to take care of things as they come up, but really, unless you make stress on yourself- you shouldn't have any. Easier said then done, but this life is so SIMPLE. It's how you make it, but make it easier on yourself, set back and realize things, take a deep breath, and realize that we aren't here for that long for whatever reason, and then realize that we have no control over things that happen.
I do wish you guys were here a lot. I miss conversations that we all had, not always getting along, but the talks that I took for granite then. Since the time of things happening, I have became so wise to everything, every person- younger/older, people trying to take advantage of you. It's funny how I say excatly what is on my mind to whoever about whatever. People don't like to hear things, only because it's the truth. People hate the truth. I take criticism so constructively and build my life and way of thinking through all the mistakes I watch other people make. Not judging othere people on there choices and values in life because judging is not our job. I'm not perfect and or even close to it, but I just learn like I've had no choice to do. People are fuuny, and I act pretty funny a lot of the time too.
If I set here and told you guys that I miss you and cried every day over it and was depressed- well number one, I'd be lying. But at the same time, what in the world would I be doing besides making my life miserable. I have seen a lot through my short journey here, and I can go through the rest of my life with a totally different outlook on life then I'm sure I would if you guys were still here. And again, you guys were taken for whatever reason. And I'm not even going to start to question why you were taken, because that is a waste of my time and a lot of stress to put on yourself. I may not have a lot, but I do have my outlook on life, and it's a pretty good one. It's funny too how much more emotional I am about movies, families that lost someone- beacause I have seen it. But you can't tell that family it's going to be ok, cause they're going to have to find that out themselves through time. I carry you guys with me every other thought that goes through my head. We may or may not meet up again, I really don't know how that works, but keep an eye out if you can. And I know if we do meet again, Todd will be throwing all kinds of junk, A.K.A. "Junk Ball Master". Of course you'll be trying to stop everything at Short(HAAA-HAAA!!!) And myself will be covering Center. I will also take care of myself and your siblings(mom and Beth) Man, Beth just went skinny-dipping in France, you believe that stuff? Crazy business!!! Christmas Eve night at your house with you, Todd, and I always sticks out. Peace my brothers!!!
A-Drew

June 24, 2005

Bill, I hit my first curveball for a clean single this past weekend. Finally stayed back like you told me to. We still don't have a shortstop. That spot belongs to you anyway. I don't know why I still play. I'm as bad as ever but something about being out there reminds me of the good ol' days.

4 kids now. Finally hit a curveball and Beech Grove has a Walmart. Andrew is right...time doesn't stop for anyone.

I want so badly to share a laugh with you again. I know that day will come. I wonder if Todd is throwin' his spitball up in heaven? Save a spot for me on the team up there.

Miss you more everyday.

44

Ron

June 21, 2005

It's a great day to be alive. The weather is beautiful, have a wonderful girl, and I don't have anything to complain about. Who wants to listen to complaints anyways? Time keeps on moving and moving like never before. I can't believe how much time is gone before you say to yourself: "I meant to do this or that or give so and so a call." Before you know it, it's the New Year and everyone always says, where in the world did this year go? For some reason, I don't think that this fast paced reality show we live in is going to slow down any time soon.
What are you going to do about it? The same thing you do about things you can't control, nothing at all. But that's not new for anyone, just a reminder. You have to stay balanced in this life. If your not happy, get happy.
I do miss you fellas like nothing else. Mostly every day is cool, but some days.... I still kind of wonder why? But since all of this, living life is so easy. Ofcourse it's how you make it, but stay care free to an extent, and you will be fine. Love you guys,
-Andrew-

P.S. Your other SIBLINGS are doing great, and miss you guys so much as well. Your SIBLINGS are moving on with there lives as anyone else would. And nobody would know how that move on would be unless they traveled down that path that nobody wants to walk down, nor do I wish that on anyone. SIBLING is a funny word.

May 8, 2005

Saw DeeDee today. I'm glad to see that she is moving on with her life. You would want that I'm sure. I hope this marriage and baby will bring joy to her life once again. Like the joy she shared with you. Rest in peace, Bill.

May 5, 2005