Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Renee,

I read this today and of course immediatly thought of you.

"Burn what is left of my body and scatter my ashes to the winds to help the flowers grow. If you must bury something, let it be my faults, my weaknesses and all prejudice against my fellow man.

"Give my sins to the devil; give my soul to God.

"If, by chance, you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you.

"If you do all I asked, I will live forever."


Know that I remeber you every day.

Lori
Aunt to Renee

January 27, 2004

Rest in peace Sister Renee, true heros are never forgotten.




Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs Police Dept. Okla

November 26, 2003

At such a young age, one should not have to lay down their life for others. However, she was a cop, and knew the risks, just as I do. She not for herself but for her community and her daughter. Renee, you can be 10-8...we got it. Thank you for your sacrafice.

"10-7, 10-42" Rest in peace

Patrolman Joseph O'Brien
WCSO
Squad 358

Patrolman Joseph O'Brien
WCSO

November 26, 2003

I found myself reading about you today because every time I read reflections for an officer I always read a reflection from Mrs. Azure and it always grabs my attention and my heart. Today I realized that is for a reason, so I could read your story. I myself am a young women of 25 yrs. old in law enforcement and one of my best friends, also a deputy is named Faith and I have a sister that died at birth named Faith. You died doing what you loved and you paid the ultimate price. God bless you, your family and your daughter and may she always know that her mother is a TRUE HERO. THANK YOU!! To Mrs. Azure: Thank You for all of your love and support for all the fallen officers, your kind words have helped the shelby county sheriffs office in our times of pain.

Deputy Vicky Malone
Shelby County Sheriffs Office

October 24, 2003

Sometimes life just don't seem fair..... my thoughts and prayers are with you, and may God hold you tight forever.

Sgt
Florida Dept. Of Corrections

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Tonight, August 6, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Renee Azure who died on this date one year ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Deputy Azure's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

It's been one year, this 6th day of August, 2003, since you left the world...a better place for having been in it. Since your death my prayers for your family have been answered by God. I've "met" your mother and we chat on a regular basis. I'm very glad to see she and your father and sister are making their way without your physical presence, although your spiritual one is ever with them. Your daughter is doing fine.

Rest In Peace

SA Darin L. Paul
FBI Agents Association

I was going through the pages and came across your page. Our family knows all too well the pain you have felt and still feel. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers. John 14:27

mother of fallen Military Police Officer Brian T. Gleason 8/9/2000

Tammy Persin

Renee,
I miss you more and more each day. People tell me that it will get better but to tell you the truth I think it has only gotten worse. I find my self crying all the time. When I see families together, or sisters out having fun, it breaks my heart inside because I know that I will never be able to go and hang out with you the same way we did before. I have graduated from HS. You would have been so proud of me. I finally did it. Now I am going to follow in your footsteps in law enforcment. Once I am out of the Army I am thinking about going to work at the sheriffs department. Just like you. I look up to you and now I am going to make you as proud as I possibly can. I love you so much and I will never forget you. I will see you in the end and please keep me safe while I am out in the real world.
I LOVE YOU
your sister,
Lisa

Renee you are in my heart forever. Each and every day I think of the smiles you brought to my face. You were truly one of a kind. I loved coming to work and having the opportunity to work with you. I know that you keep watch of me and all the other law enforcement officers. Thank you for all of your service. I LOVE YOU!
R.I.P
Anthony

Officer Anthony Dobosiewicz
Alachua Police Department

Thank You for your service. Rest in peace.

Inv. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State University Police Department, our thoughts and prayers to the Azure family and the Union County sheriff's Office.


"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

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

"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them."
Hebrews 6:10

Virginia State University Police Department

To the Azure Family,
I check this site once a week. I read the reflections of all the officers who have given there lives on this job. I always see your names in the reflections. I had to write and tell you thanks. I hope I can have your strength if, god forbid, I ever lose a friend. You seem to be a very close-knit family. Thank you for caring about the law enforcement family. Lisa, now, everytime I look into the sky when I am on 3rd shift late at night, I think of you and your sister. May God Bless you all. Tell Faith her mom is a hero.

Officer
Oklahoma City Police

Such a tragedy for a fine young officer and lady. She died a heroine's death and we all feel the loss, even as time passes. She now walks a beat in Heaven with St. Michael.

God Bless her, her family, friends and colleagues. We are all family.

Chief JA Millan
Brother in blue

Chief John A. Millan
Avery Co. NC District-NC Public Schools Law Enforcement

Thank you Deb for leaving a message on my fiance's page. It means a lot to know I am not alone in my pain. It saddens me to know that Dennis and Renee were not the first law enforcement officers to die in the line of duty, nor will they be the last. My heart goes out to Renee Azure's family, friends and coworkers.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Renee is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Renee was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - EOW (01/03/03)

Renee
Here it is already 5 months. It has been exactly one year since I talked to you. You had called to congratulate Jerald & Sarah. Their twins are now 1 year old. How sad I am that they never got to meet their father's cousin. I know in my heart that you are watching them grow, and keeping them safe, as well as Faith. We all still miss you and love you. Rest in Peace. Keep those sunrises coming.

Lori
Loving Aunt

This is the second time I am writing to you. I did not know you, but there is a common bond between us. Being female officers is a challenge all within itself. Everytime I visit this site to write more memorials, I always see your Aunts name and the kind words she writes to everyone. I hate that it takes something like this to happen for some to apprecaite us, but just last night I was sitting and talking to a Sgt. This man walked up and thanked us for doing our job and he wanted to pray with us for our lost brothers and sisters in blue. I found out today that he had just lost his only son in a vehicle accident and his son was trying to get into law enforcement. You were thought of last night as Im sure you are many nights. May you rest in peace and never be forgotten. Watch over us still here working the streets. God Bless your family, especially you Aunt Deb.

Ptl Kimberly Moses
MTSU Campus Police

Another fine officers life taken too soon.
My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Azure. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

I was looking at other fallen officer reflections and would always see some thoughts from Mrs Azure and felt that I needed to read about her daughter who died in the line of duty...I'm so glad I did. It's a tragic tale,as it always will be, but I also know that she probably loved going to her job every day. Then I read more reflections about her and realized she had a daughter named Faith and that grabbed my attention since my name is also Faith. My mother named me that for a reason and I am sure that Deputy Azure had her reasons. I am sorry for the loss of the family and the department. Our office recently lost a great officer also and it's heartbreaking to know that things like Deputy Azure's death and Deputy Selby's death are happening everyday all over the world. We will continue to fight the good fight in the hinor of our fallen brothers and sisters. It's the least we can do.

Deputy Faith Hill
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

"Greater Love Hath No Man Than This, That A Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends"
John 15:13

Lieutenant
Florida Department of Corrections

I had the honor of being a close friend of Renee. I first met her in the academy. After the academy everyone went their seperate ways, but I was lucky. Renee and I kept in touch. But I can still remember what she said when asked by our instructor why she wanted to become a law enforcement officer. Her response: "I want to provide a stable future for my daughter." I will never forget that. That was Renee, always looking out for her daughter and others. I will miss her. I'll miss the good times and the stories we shared. Though tragic, I'm glad Renee passed doing what she loved most...

"Watch over me Renee and help keep me safe, like an
angel on my shoulder"

Love, Brian

Ofc. Brian Hilberer
Inverness Police Department, FL

I have not been close to Renee for almost three years to this month. I just now found out about the horrible loss of our beautiful rose. I met Renee while in a supermarket in Colorado where we both lived at the same time. From that day on we became friends and much more. I foolishly left Renee for a job opportunity in Kansas City. I regret not asking her to come with me and now not keeping in touch with her. My heart bleeds for Faith, Lisa and Mom and Dad!!

Love you forever!!

Troy White

I'm sorry It took me so long to get to your page sister. You are indeed a hero. I too am entering the force as a police women. It worries me a bit to know that I may not come home after a shift, but If I must give my all and make the ultimate sacrifice as you did...I will. Your memory will live on. I know you are protecting the Heavens now. I get my badge in a year, be with me on my first beat to make sure I do everything right. You are The Angel in Blue!!! God Bless the family and friends of Dep Azure, especially that little girl. It takes a very special person to make the Ultimate sacrifice as you did Dep. Azure...and I am proud the U.S. has officers like you that are that dedicated! Bless you!
~*ALS*~ (To Dep. Azure's Aunt Deb, thank you for writting to every officers memorial. I don't know If I would have gotten here if you wouldn't. Thanks.)

Criminal Justice Student

To the daughter of DS Azure:
You are in my prayers. Your mom is a hero and a roll model. She will never be forgotten.

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

After reading my brother's memorial, I just had to see who some of the other heroes were on this wonderful memorial page. It saddens me so to read about the circumstances of Renee's death. Please know that she is considered a hero by all of us. Thank you to her family for the kind words - I hope that my condolences also bring some comfort. My thoughts are with the family and the Union City Sheriff's Office now and forever. Take care out there.

Charmaine S. Gernale
Surviving Sister of Conrad S. Gernale, EOW 9-6-2002