Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Park Ranger Catherine Secor, thank you for your service to Washington State. I had the Honor of spending the day with your father Eugene yesterday at another officer's memorial service. I learned a lot about you and your career. You accomplished so much and touched many lives in a postive way while paving the way for many others.

Your dad is so proud of you and as you know he is doing so much for surviving family members through COPS. I know that I am better person after meeting your father. Thanks again for your service. God bless.

Deputy Leif Haugen
Island County Sheriff's Office

August 23, 2006

You have not been forgotten and you never will be as Heroes Never Die. Keep watch over your family and they journey through life. They will think of you every single day for the rest of the time they walk this earth. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

July 26, 2006

In loving memory of Catherine Secor: Glad you were honored at the Law Enforcement Memorial in Olympia recently. Wish I could have been there to honor you. It's been 5 years, but time has not diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

May 20, 2006

May you Rest in peace Ma'am.

May 9, 2006

Each day that I raise the American and Washington State flags and open the park it is in your honor. You and your family are always in our minds and hearts. I am thankful and honered to have served with you. Thank you for being you! You are missed and will always be loved.

P254

Park Ranger Bryan Alexander
Washington State Parks

April 1, 2006

CATHERINE'S DEAREST FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
IT HAS BEEN FIVE YEARS SINCE HER UNTIMELY DEATH BUT HER SPIRIT WILL ALWAYS CONTINUE TO LIVE. KNOW THAT SHE IS IN HEAVEN WATCHING AND PROTECTING THOSE SHE LOVED SO DEARLY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU MR. SECOR AND PLEASE FIND PEACE AND COMFORT KNOWING THAT CATHERINE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

WIFE OF LAPD DETECTIVE
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 14, 2005

A HERO TO MORE THAN SHE KNOWS. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthe J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

March 15, 2005

It's your 5th birthday in Heaven dear and I know that you are surrounded by the love and glories that we will not know until we join you. I feel your presence at times and just wish I could reach out and touch you and feel your most wonderful hugs. Just knowing your love, gives me a lot more courage to do things that honor you and will comfort someone else. You are the light of my life and I love you dearly. Dad

Eugene Secor

February 6, 2005

Dear Mr. Secor:

It was an honor meeting you at the COPS conference on "Trauma in Law Enforcement" that was held in Everett this last week. It was obvious from your presentation that you are very proud of your daughter and her accomplishments. It took a great deal of courage on your part to stand up in front of 250 people and discuss how her death impacted you and your family. Your suggestions and recommendations to us on how to work with law enforcement families facing such dark hours was invaluable. Peace.

NM
Seattle PD

January 27, 2005

~~~When Tomorrow Starts Without Me~~~

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too; But when tomorrow starts without me, try to understand, that an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready in Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, for all my life, I'd always thought I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, it seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, I thought, just for a while, I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized that this could never be, for emptiness and memories would take the place of me. And when I thought of worldly things I'd miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow. But when I walked through Heaven's gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From His great golden throne, He said, "This is eternity and all I've promised you. Today for life on earth is past but here it starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past. But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do. But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free, so won't you take my hand and share my life with me?" So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right there in your heart.

January 6, 2005

Dear Mr. Secor:
It was indeed a pleasure to meet you at the Officers' Memorial Week in Washington, D.C.
It was such an impressive trip and we will always remember it. I have pulled up your daughter's reflection page and read it. We have lots of photos and lovely memories of that week in D.C. and it was really great to be able to talk with you. Our best to you and your family.

Jim and Susan Horner
parents of James Lance Horner, Jr.
EOW June 22, 2003 Alabama Dept. of Conservation and Wildlife.

Susan E. Horner
Son of fallen Alabama Conservation Officer

May 18, 2004

Today is Mother's Day and my
daughter's birthday. It is also the
4th anniversary of your daughter's
death and I know that you are missing her terribly. May the Lord
Jesus continue to mend and heal
your broken heart and may you
cling to His many wonderful promises for believers. Heaven is a
reality for those whose faith is in the
sacrificial death of our Savior Jesus
Christ. While life is very difficult at
times, indeed almost unbearable, He is to be forever praised! God bless you who still grieve with heavy
hearts.

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, Washington

May 9, 2004

It’s your birthday dear and my heart is heavy. The fourth birthday since you had to leave us. Oh how I miss you. There is not a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. Fortunately most of those thoughts are happy ones of things we did together, chats about your work, things that you were finding in life that were important to you, plans that you had for the future, and just the many events in your life that were always so interesting and exciting.
The miniature replicas of your badge, custom-made in silver, arrived from the jeweler this week and I was able to get them repackaged and sent on to Susan, Debbie, Andrea & Jeff, Dan & Christy, your mom, and for me and Doris. They will receive them today as a remembrance of your birthday. They are so lovely and I know your sisters will cherish the badge pendants and us guys will proudly wear the badge as a lapel pin….all in remembrance and honor to you, dear.
I love you so very much.
Dad 2/6/04

Eugene Secor, surviving father

February 6, 2004

So sad you are missing your sweet daughter. My daughter, 24, is
pregnant with my first grandchild and we are exceptionally close. I
think I would go insane if anything were to happen to her. But I, too
have the assurance that she would be with her loving Savior Jesus
Christ. I'm glad you have this assurance too, cuz that is the only thing
you can hold onto at a time like this. Life is fragile and we need the
Lord's strong arms to support us thru such difficult things. May He
bless and keep you until you are reunited with your sweet girl again.
In Christ's precious name, Lynn from Bellingham, Washington 7/30/03

The 3rd anniversary of Catherine's EOW. We all miss her so much and it seems as if she left us just yesterday. Doris and I went to Lincoln Rock State Park (Catherine's Park) on April 21 to spend a little quiet time at the lovely Western Dogwood tree that is "Her Memorial Tree". It wasn't in bloom yet but we were told last week that it has started and is lovely.... OF COURSE! We also left a pair of cement garden decorating "loving bunnies" under the tree. She loved her pet bunny so much. On May 12 I will fly to Washington DC to particiapte in National Peace Officers Week 2003 and to honor the memory of Catherine at the NLEOM wall. Love you dear and always will. Dad

Eugene Secor, father of Catherine

Today is our dear daughter's birthday. It is the 2nd one since she was taken from us on May 9, 2000. Oh so many tears and sad thoughts, but thank God for His love and encircling arms to give us the reminder that though she is not here physically, her spirit is with us and that the promise of everlasting life until all of eternity is a part of our heritage.
How we miss her cheery phone calls, little notes of love every few days by email, and the glorious times when she would call and say, "Hey dad, can I come spend a couple of days to visit?" ... and she would drive across the state to spend some real special time. What a superb and capable woman she had grown to be, reflecting the qualities she had learned at home and from her 41 years of "experience". She was my best friend and counselor because of her willingness to be lovingly honest. Oh I would argue with her and say I was right and she was wrong, but I found her usuallly right (and followed her recommendations - all the while trying my best to be a gruff father!
What a joy she was to our life and always will be so.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR. I MISS YOU SO AND LOVE YOU.
Dad

Eugene Secor, father