Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ann,

From the moment we first met you've treated me like a little brother. You've touched not only my heart but the hearts of everyone you have come into contact with which still amazes me to this day. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you and the high standard that you set for yourself day to day when it came to doing your job and taking care of your son. Your attitude and personality, as well as your ultimate sacrifice has really made me proud to wear this uniform. Thank You for everything...........You Rest Now!

Anonymous

I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

Ann we love you and we will never forget you.

Anonymous

To the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Guinta, the International Association of Women Police extends our most sincere condolences on her tragic line-of-duty death. We salute Ann for putting on the uniform and going out to do the job every day. Though I did not know her, I am certain that she was a source of pride to her family and the county for which she worked.
I can only imagine the pain that her young son and the rest of her family is experiencing. You all will be in our prayers and in the prayers of a grateful nation that now knows how fragile the thin blue line has become. All of us in law enforcement must take from this event the knowledge that every situation has the potential to become a fight for one’s life. You'll now walk your beat on Heaven's streets. Godspeed Ann.

Officer Donna C. Hillier
Purdue University Calumet Police Department - Hammond, IN

To the son of Officer Ann Guinta, please remember that your mother died a hero. That may not ease your pain at this time, but hold your head up with the utmost pride, and be proud of your mother. My heart goes out to you and everyone who knew her. God Bless all of you.

Officer S.C. Sales
PCMH Police Dept. Greenville, NC

I pray your son will always remember his mom and although I never met her, how obviously special to so many people. May God bless him and her family, friends and co-workers, and may he watch over all of us in law enforcement and keep us safe. I am sorry for your loss.

D/S Kelly Lawson
Dare County Sheriff's Office

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AS AN OFFICER! MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! REST IN PEACE!

911 DISPATCHER
TN

Leaving a reflection never seems to get easier. I just started getting on this page after a friend of mine was killed, and that took months. I realized how important it is to leave a reflection to let the friends, family members, and departments know that your loss is felt around the nation. Your memory will be forever engraved in our hearts, for you gave the ultimate sacrifice. Rest in peace knowing that your son has a hero for a mother and he will be well taken care of.
My heart goes out to all the friends and family members of Officer Guinta, she will never be forgotten. God Bless You all----

PO1 Kari Widup
Montgomery County Police, MD

Ann,
It was a long and tedious duty my friend, but you carried out your assignments with the grace and dedication as one of the very best. Your tour of duty has come to an end now and the result is another ripple in the Thin Blue Line that reminds us all just how precious friends, family and life really are. You will be missed by us all.

May God wrap you in His loving arms and protect you forever more.

Sgt. Glenda Antuna
Atlanta Police Department

My condolences go out to the Guinta Family and The Dekalb County Sheriff's Office. RIP Ann, keep watch over everyone and lend that guiding touch or sense when someone needs it.

Lt. W.R. Phillips
CCA Lake City Correctional Facility

Another testimony to the bond of officers when someone calls for help...rest in peace, our prayers are with your son and family, you are partolling streets of gold, and I envy you for that.

In memory of Billy Walls EOW 11-13-01 JCSO

Ann was a very enthusiastic, energetic, conscientious officer who was a ray of joy and sunshine. She added life and high spirits everywhere she went. She loved motorcycles and was anxious to buy one so that she could go ride with me (she always commented on how cool my riding clothes were). I'll miss her, but I will take comfort in knowing that she is now going on motorcycle rides that are far more beautiful than I will see in this life. Love ya Ann!

Sgt Tina Dillard
DeKalb County Police Department

So sorry to hear about Officer Guinta's death. My prayers are with her family, friends & co-workers for the days ahead of you will be filled with pain, anger and sorrow. Try to let the wonderful memories you share get you through this. Feel free to share your emotions with others; you can't go through it alone. Please remember her little boy and be there for him....not just in the months to come but forever. Share the memories you have of his mom with him so that he can know her from your perspective. I just heard a pastor say that it takes at least a year for someone to begin to heal from a tragedy such as this; I believe this because I'm still healing myself. Officer Guinta, if you happen to meet Trooper Calvin Taylor (he's been patrolling the streets of heaven since October 2001) tell him I still love him & give him a hug for me. Take care of each other & stay safe.
Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor NCHP E.O.W. 10-3-01

Telecommunicator
NC Highway Patrol

Ann, we miss you so much, for you were always so full of life. Your upbeat personality was just a glimmer of your inner strength shining through. That your last act was rushing to back a fellow officer on a fight call surprises no one who had the honor of serving beside you. We cherish our memories of you, and promise that your son will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

To the family and friends of Officer Guinta. The metro area has lost another hero, but know that she is in a better place and that all of us within the Cobb County Police Department are deeply saddened by your loss.

Officer Brody Staud
Cobb County Police

My greatest sympathies go out to the Dekalb County Police Department, family, friends, and to Officer Guintas little one. My prayers will be with you. May you rest in peace my sister in blue.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God..." Matthew 5:9

Officer Carmen Wood
City of Atlanta PD

Family and Friends,
Our hearts are saddened and grieve with you as you walk through this storm.
Our prayers are with you.

Cathy Hill
Surviving spouse
Deputy Barrett Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00
Phil. 4:13

My heart breaks for you,

My wife and I lost our youngest daughter (24) in a very similar situation on May 4th of this year. I so much wish that I had some magic words to help you through this tragic situation, but there are none. You all have some very tough days ahead of you. Just know that its OK to be angry and its Ok to be mad at the world, you have every right. In time you will realize that 34 year on this earth as a class act is better then 90 years as a slug. Please just know that your not alone, there are alot of good people out there that truely care.

Love, Officer Kristin M Pataki's Dad

Dad,
maryland national capital police

Ann, thanks for your years of service to your community, state and nation. The blue line just got thinner. You will always be remembered not only by your comrades in blue, but also by other "survivors" who have lost their officer in the line of duty. May God bless and watch over your son and family. Thanks to all our former and present officers for the great work they do in protecting the citizens of this great nation.

Roger D. Parker
Concerns of Police Survivors- Georgia Chapter

Your watch is over now.......you, your family, and most of all your son are in my prayers. Rest in peace officer!

officer watson
jbpd

The Lord has not always promised us sunshine, but He has promised to never leave us or forsake us. There are valleys and mountains and the 20th of July was one of those valley experiences for us all.

May the Lord put his loving arms around your son, family, friends and co-workers and may they feel His comfort at this time.

In Memory of
Hamilton County Deputy Sheriff: Donald Kenneth Bond, Jr.
EOW: 9/6/01
Chattanooga Police Officer: Julie Jacks
EOW 5/6/02

Anonymous

We are sorry to hear of another hero in blue killed in the line of duty. God bless those left behind. Rest in peace blue angel.

S. Yates

GOD bless Officer Ann Guinta, her child, family, friends, and coworkers there in DeKalb County, Georgia, where I was raised for the first fifteen years of my life. Thank you, Ann, for your devotion to duty and your dedication at trying to make your community a better place to be. Rest in eternal peace for no harm can come to you now.

D/S Barry Hill
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOUR DEPT. AND MOST OF ALL TO YOUR FAMILY.

SGT. RICKY MORGAN
GENEVA POLICE DEPT. GENEVA, AL.

I never had a chance to meet you Officer Guinta but I wished I had. The front lines become a little more shallow each time another brother or sister is called to higher service by our Lord. I want to thank you for your service to the metro area and for protecting the citizens of Dekalb County. I think it is hard for another person to look in from the outside and know exactly what it is like to fill the shoes of a peace officer. You and I along with our other brothers and sisters know we do it because we feel called to serve in some capacity and we often do it while putting out service before our family, friends, and other things that are nearly as important. Officer Guinta for your service at this stop over I hope you have many rewards in the heavens above. May your friends and family be comforted by the fact that you have been spoken of so well by so many and may all your brothers and sisters be comforted by the many fond memories you made with them while serving. God speed to you. Please keep a watchful eye over the rest of us as we carry on with our duties a little thinner as we stand the line. May God Bless your son and grant him an easy path in life with many blessings.

POIII David
Cobb County Police