Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Daddy! Happy Father's Day! I miss you so much, I'm sure you're up there with Mr. Jere right now, smiling down on us! You were the best dad ever, just remember that. I know you will be there with us today at Danny's grad. party. Love you Dad, can't wait to see you again!
<3 <3

Caroline, daughter

June 15, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I SEE YOUR PICTURE EVERYTIME I WALK INTO THE ROLL CALL ROOM. THERE IS ALWAYS A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU SERGEANT PARRY.



GOD BLESS

EXPLORER WALTER O.
BCOPD PC-6

May 27, 2008

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I SEE YOUR PICTURE EVERYTIME I WALK INTO THE ROLL CALL ROOM. THERE IS ALWAYS A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU SERGEANT PARRY.



GOD BLESS

EXPLORER WALTER O.
BCOPD PC-6

May 27, 2008

Dad! Happy Birthday!
Today was a great day, I thought about you a lot! You wouldn't even believe the stuff that happened today. Mom saw a cardinal today, I have no doubt that it was just you sending your love. I got my license today too!! I know you would be proud of me, even though sometimes it does seem like I am growing up so fast. Don't worry though, I'll ALWAYS be your babygirl.
Danny got some scholarship money for Ohio state! It was so good to hear that.. Ohio State is definitely one of his top choices now.
So much is going on, I always wonder what it'd be like if you were still here. I miss you lots Dad, i love you. Tell Matt I miss him, and school just isn't the same.
Love you<3

Caroline, daughter

March 5, 2008

Happy Birthday Mark--you would be 49 years old today and I know you would have celebrated it like the light hearted, good natured person you were-- just like a little boy too!! I so miss your upbeat personality and how you could help me find the plus side of everything. Your kids would make you proud- in spite of not having you here for these past 6 years, and I know you inspire them. Continue to watch over us sweetie and your comrades in blue. We miss you and love you dearly!! Can't wait until we are together forever.

Lynne
Wife

March 5, 2008

Reading your little girls messages is got me crying. I knew Mark when he was a Corporal at Wilkens, he was a very good supervisor and friend. His picture still hangs on Bet's door in the hall of station. I sometimes think how I just can't believe he and Bruce are no longer with us. To his daughter and family, know that the police dont forget and we are always here if you need anything. Please hang in there and your family of 2000 cops are with you as well. God Bless....Buckey

Sergeant Buchanan
BCOPD PC-01

February 23, 2008

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 11, 2008

What a wonderful family man you must have been. The love your daughter shows for you warms my heart.

God bless you Sgt Parry, your family & your fellow police officers.

Watch over your family and keep them safe.

Boomer
Maryland resident

January 21, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 13, 2008

Daddy, welcome Matt up there in heaven okay. Tell him not to be afraid. And let him know how much we all miss him down here, and we wish he didn't have to leave us. I'm sure you two will get along just fine, you both share an amazing sense of humor. I love you Dad, you too Matt.

Caroline, daughter

December 31, 2007

Mark, I can hardly believe that six years have passed since we received that terrible, horrible phone call in the middle of the night. The one telling us that you were hit by a drunk driver and being flown to shock trauma. For 25 days you put up a valiant fight, while those of us who loved you lost more and more pieces of our hearts. Six years since our world was shattered! Markie, I think of you all the time and I still feel as if I had a body part amputated. I miss you so much. I love you, Maria

Maria Danaher
sister

December 27, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 9, 2007

Dad, it's just not fair that we are all left here without you. I miss you so much, I feel like it should be getting easier, but it's just so hard. I love you so much, watch over all of us.

Caroline<3

September 8, 2007

Mark--
All 3 of our kids attended Outward Bound this year-through COPS. I am so nervous for them, but also know they are with their peers and hopefully having the time of their lives. I know they are where they should be and are lending a kind and supportive ear to new survivors as well. Please continue to watch over us and your fellow officers. I miss you so much and continue to carry on --I only know our lives are so shallow now without you here.
Love,
Lynne

Lynne
Wife

August 5, 2007

Daddy, Happy Fathers Day! I'll be thinking about you.
Heres to the best dad in the world!
I love you and miss you so much!
<3 your babygirl

Caroline

June 17, 2007

Mark,
I drove by Dulaney Valley the other day and stopped in to see your grave.I thought back to the Icy snowy night in 1987 when i was getting my but kicked in Fork and who came crashing through the front door? You brother, you grabbed the guy and helped me cuff him. When I called for help you called on the radio and said you were coming from 40 at the city line. An officer crashed that night on the way to help me, but you made it . When we worked at Wilkens together you were always there for your guys. You are missed on the job, they dont make em like you anymore.
May you rest in peace brother.

JP
Retired

June 6, 2007

I miss you Dad, thought about you a lot at DC.
Wish you were here, sometimes I swear I can feel you right behind me.
<3 I love you

Caroline, daughter

May 15, 2007

To those who pledge to uphold it, freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

You are not forgotten. 5 years later and you are still being honored.

Wife of an MCPD, Maryland Officer

May 1, 2007

Dad,
Your birthday was yesterday, and I thought about you a lot.
Mom went to the cemetary Sunday morning, and laid my card I made with you. She scanned a picture of us on the back. On your 40th birthday when we all went to the ESPN zone. It's funny cause I remmeber it like it was yesterday. Thats one memory I never wanna let go. Seems like I just saw you standing in that hockey shoot out game!
I love you Dad, and miss you more and more.
xo

Caroline

March 6, 2007

May you rest in peace and may Our Lord bless your loved ones.

January 21, 2007

Five years have passed and you have not been forgotten by those that love you nor has the Blue Family forgotten, nor will that ever happen. I know the pain and broken hearts left behind all because of an individual who made a decision to drive while intoxicated. If individuals would only stop and look toward the future and see how many dreams and lives are destroyed. Sgt Perry, continue to keep watch over your family, stay close to them and guide them through their lifes journey. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer; Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 21, 2007

Dad,
five years tomorrow.
It's so hard to believe that I've been without you for five years. I miss you everyday Daddy, every day of my life. Schools getting so much harder for me, and I just feel like I dont try anymore. And sometimes, as crazy as this sounds, I wish it was you nagging me instead of Mom. I just want to see you again Dad, i need you so bad.
Kevin, Danny and I always look back at all of our bittersweet memories with you. Wrestling around in your room every Saturday morning, or singnig along to BrownEyed Girl. That song still is my favorite, and always will be. I know your smiling down on me when I listen to it. I;m always gonna remember that day. The day when it seemed like my whole world came crashing down. I was so scared Dad, the thought that you were gone forever, taken so soon from us, terrified me. I'm holding on Dad, we all are.
I'm just waiting for the day, where we meet again. And I can finally be wrapped up in your bearhugs again.
Keep us safe Daddy, keep us all safe.
Love,
your browneyed babygirl

Caroline

January 20, 2007

Mark--it doesn't seem possible that it is nearly 5 years since you left us...and 5 years since that horrible ugly night you were hit. Our 5th Christmas without you. I hate that we are making new memories without you.
I grieve now just as much, but also grieve for all the new survivors and thier lost loved ones that have joined this horrible club.
The kids and I continue to press on--I know that is what you would want. They make "us" so proud, as I know you too are watching them grow. They continue to challenge me and tire me so to do this alone. But in my deepest moments of despair I know you are lifting me up.
I miss you so. Continue to watch over us and support us, and all your comrades in Blue.
All my love always,
Your wife Lynne

Lynne

January 18, 2007

Gone five years ago, but to be remembered and honored FOREVER.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEOs

January 8, 2007

I miss you
I miss being overwhelmed by you.

Dad can you hear me,
Have I been praying loud enough, wishing hard enough.
Can you see me when I'm asleep all alone.

Can't keep my hands from shaking,
Stumbling through the old times again..
But you're gone.



Daddy,
I miss you so much.
I need you here with me.
I can't do this anymore
ILOVE YOU

Caroline

November 27, 2006