Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, fellow officers and community.

Patrol Officer, Tom Furrer
Lacey Police Department, Washington State

I would like the family of officer McDowell to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of mourning. It was not to long ago that I buried my close friend Brian Strouse who was a Chicago Police Officer. The respect and admiration that Police officers deserve cannot be put into words. I would like to Thank officer Mcdowell for keeping the city safe for myself, wife, and two little boys. Officer McDowell may you rest in peace.

God Bless!

John Taylor
Columbus, Ohio

Another angel taken. Godspeed and thank you!

Anonymous

God bless Officer McDowell and both his family's.

Patrolman Chris Rohner
Hebron Police Dept

It should never happen........godspeed.

Fairview Oregon Police Dept

To the family of Officer McDowell

My family and I would like to say how sorry we are to hear of your loss. We have walked where you are walking right now and know how much you are hurting. Every day that we came to this page and saw all the wonderful support of the Law Enforcement family we became encouraged.
So today it is our turn to try to encourage you. This walk is difficult but not impossible with the support of others.
The Law Enforcement family is truly amazing and the Concerns of Police Survivors are so terrific. Please use those that are reaching out to you, they really will support you and you family. We will pray every day for your wisdom and strength.
From all that we have read here on Terrys page he must have been a great man, how wonderful to have had in him your lives. He will continue to live on in all of you in a way that is so special. Hang in there you WILL make it!!

A very large THANK YOU to all those who serve and protect, and to all those that love one who serves and protects!

Colby & Angela Matteson
brother of fallen officer Brad Matteson FWPD

Terry was a good friend of mine and a piece of me died with him that day. His murder was a sensless one. I will remember him always and take care of his family as if my own. The law enforcment community has lost another good one. Every one please be careful and God Bless.

Officer Spencer Salyers
Whitehall Police Department

TO OFFICER MCDOWELLS FAMILY AND THE WHITEHALL PD,

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHYS GO OUT TO YOU, WE FEEL THE PAIN THAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. I DIDNT KNOW TERRY BUT KNOW NOW AFTER THE FUNERAL THAT HE WAS A GREAT HUSBAND,DAD, AND OFFICER.
THE HONOR GUARD DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB BY BRINGING HONOR TO TERRY AND THE PD. TO THE OFFICERS- KEEP TERRYS FAMILY CLOSE TO YOU, AND ALWAYS REMIND HIS CHILDREN THAT THEIR DAD WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE A HERO! GOD BLESS

PO BILL MOORE
OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

Terry, for the last eight days I have thought of the many days and nights I have spent working with you on second shift for the last eight years. During that time you have become a great friend. As the best man at my wedding you stood by my side. As god father to my son you treated him as one of your own. So when you died you took a part of me with you. But as you entered Heaven God sent some of you back down to me. I know you will always be with me as I work the same neighborhoods that we shared for years. Your family misses you dearly and will never forget what a good hearted person you are. Practice up because some day I will see you again.
I love you and miss you as do your family and friends.

Officer Spencer Salyers
Whitehall Police Department

Complacancy is the number one killer amongst law enforcement and it is a shame his family has lost a loved one. Regards to the family and may God console them during this time of grief.

richard sena
retired

To Officer McDowell's family and friends I hope the best to you in this unpleasant time.

Im from Canada and I hear of these types of stories in the paper and on the news. They seem to happen more in the US, than up here. However, we all face the same type of people in this job. But, I've never seen or heard of anything more cowardly than this.

This message is for all who carry the badge and have walked a beat in the mean streets of the your respective cities. No matter how minor an incident may seem to you, be aware that the person you are dealing with may not feel the same way. So for all my brothers and sisters out there, keep your head up and always go home safely!!

Rest in peace!!

Constable Dan Simmonds
Peel Regional Police, Ontario, Canada

I am greatly sadden by the loss of this Great Officer. The subject got off way too easy as far as I am concerned. I Pray the Best For this Great Officer's Family. I pray that his two Lovely Children still hold faith. Their Dad Was a Wonderful Man. He was unlike many. He was a POLICE OFFICER. God Bless and Please Everyone let's help His Family. God Bless.

Dir. Gary Wolter
IMPK9

I want to pass on my condolences. I hope the family of Officer McDowell can find some comfort in the notes that are left at this site. To the children, I hope they know that their father was a brave man.

Officer Tom Rhoades
Fort Wayne, IN

Rest in Peace Warrior, Rest in Peace.

Officer Jason Woodruff
Gulf Shores, AL Police Department

Terry was a good friend, subordinate and Honor Guard member. I saw in Terry, a promising supervisor one day in the future, but that day will never come now.

It breaks my heart to see that Honor Guard with a missing man formation........

I will miss him forever............

Sergeant Gary Snider
Whitehall Police Department

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
and spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield too,
just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It Happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call, and gave us his all,
and a part of America died."
BY: Deputy Sheriff Harry Koch, Maricopa AZ County Sheriff, Retired

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN

Anonymous

I pray for the family of Officer McDowell. This a terrible loss for the family as well as the community. However, we are blessed to know that through our faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that we will all someday be with Officer McDowell. Although it seems like a long time until that day will arrive, when it is upon us it will be forever.

May God grant your family and co-workers peace as they struggle to find the answers that will not come. You did your duty, you did not shy away from your responsibility to "Serve and Protect", you gave your life in the protection of others. May you rest in peace, Brother in Blue.

Anonymous

I planned on attending your funeral today, but I regretfully was unable to. I was forced to work overtime cleaning up after another senseless, violent crime. I was there in spirit, though.

The weight of your badge has been lifted from your chest, but that weight has been added to the hearts of all of your Brothers and Sisters. We will all miss you. Whether we knew you or not, we will miss you. What good can come from the death of a Brother? Only the strengthening of the Brotherhood.

Officer McDowell, please tell the rest of our fallen comrades how much we miss them and know how much we'll miss you. Your new Chief will protect you. On your new beat there will be no violence, no hatred. Walk it proudly, for your time in Hell is through.

May God be with Officer McDowell's family, his friends, the Whitehall Police Department and all who wear the badge and put their lives on the line every day.

To Officer McDowell's family -- be strong in this time of pain, if you need strength the Blue Line is there for you.

With my deepest condolences,

A Brother

Anonymous

To the family of officer McDowell our hearts go out to you along with all of our prayers. To officer McDowells fellow officers hold your heads high and look to the heavens and you will see your friend watching over you. Blessed are the peace keepers for they are the children of god. GOD BLESS!

Deputy Donny Evans
Saint Lucie County Sheriff's Office

I wish to express my most sincere condolences to the family and fellow officers of Terry McDowell. And I pray to God this prayer:
Dear God, please place your loving Hands on Terry's family and friends as they walk through this terrible time. Help them know you have Terry safely in your Arms. Encourage all of them to live in a manner that will make Terry proud of them. And Lord, please walk next to all our police officers and help them feel Your Presence. They are our heroes in this society and face such danger everyday. Give them the needed strength to do their job, and help them with their grief. Amen

Anonymous

To the Family, Relatives, Friends, and Work Colleagues of Police Officer Terry McDowell,

Words are never enough to express our feelings when something like this occurs. However, Officer McDowell would wish for us to carry on in making things safer for mankind. That, we must do.

May the Lord give you strength and have you rely fully on Him, for now and for the days ahead.


In His Name,

Chaplain Jack H. Lanier, Jr.
Longview Police Department (TX)

Chaplain
Longview Police Deoartment (TX)

Our condolences to the family, friends and Department of Officer Terry McDowell. We also wish a speedy recovery to his partner.

Atchison Kansas Police Department

May God bless the Family and friends of Officer McDowell and let them know that we all as Police Officers share the grief they may have. He has been taken from the largest family on earth.
God Bless

Anonymous

The men and women of the Lancaster Police Department extend their sympathy and sorrow over the loss of Officer McDowell.
We hope and pray that family and friends may find peace and comfort in the coming days. We do not forget the fact that the Whitehall Police were with in 1993, when we lost an officer under similar circumstances. We will remember
and honor Officer Terry McDowell in our hearts and minds.

Deputy Chief David Bailey
Lancaster Police Department