Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and friends of Officer Wayne Scott:

Wayne was one of my DRE Instructors when I recently went through the class. He was very dedicated to his job, family, and his friends. I will always remember sitting with him at the last instructor school and listening to his amazement at a newspaper article about the guy who had the longest drive at the golf course. Hw was truly in awe at the feats of this individual. I will always miss Wayne and be forever grateful for the knowledge he passed on to me and to all the DRE's he instructed.
May you rest in peace my Brother and watch over us from heaven and you will always be our silent partner.

Deputy Steven Ray
Cochise County Sheriff's Dept

I saw the Heavens open up.
The Earth shook with fear.
For Evil knew of God's Army.
They were Heroes on steel horses.

Cpl. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp Police, Montg. Co. PA.

I saw the Heavens open up.
The Earth shok with fear.
For Evil knew of God's Army.
They were Heroes on steel horses.

Cpl. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp Police, Montg. Co. PA.

Wayne taught me in numerous classes over the years, we worked together during several classes on the DRE program. The majority of the knowledge that I have in DRE and HGN came from Wayne. His memory and knowledge will be passed onto the new recruits that I teach. I have thought over the last few days that we have lost a true hero on September 10th, but now I see that you will live on forever in the knowledge you passed on.
I was a motor for many years and the most exciting part of my career was when they handed me my motor pin. Each pin is that of a motorcyle with wings to the side. These are the wings of angels to protect us, you are now are wings Scott and you will continue to protect and serve your brothers forever. Until we ride together again, we love you Wayne and thank you for your sacrifice.

Detective
Mesa Police Department

My prayers and thoughts are with Wayne's family, friends and co-workers. As the Region I Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Coordinator, I had the opportunity to discuss various DRE issues with Wayne and always found him to be extremely dedicated towards the cause of removing drug-impaired drivers from our roadways. The week prior to his death, Wayne attended a meeting of State DRE Coordinators held in New Mexico. His excitement and support of the program was very obvious and it was a pleasure to have him involved in the meeting. We will miss Wayne and he will always have a place in our hearts and in our efforts in DRE.

Captain Chuck Hayes
Oregon State Police/Region I DRE Coordinator

I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Officer Scott, may God be with your wife and unborn child.

Sami Thomson
Surviving niece of Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

God Bless the family of Officer Scott. He truly is an American hero. It is people like him who remind me why I want to be a police officer. My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Scott and her child.

Explorer Rebecca Caro
Richland Hills, TX

As a motorcycle enthusiast and a forever strong supporter of the protectors of our community, I am always giving the strongest "thumbs up" to any motor officer whenever I pass them on the road. Just the day before this tragic event, I pulled up next to a Phoenix Police Officer on his motorcycle and told him he had one of the greatest jobs in the world! He smiled big, nodded in agreement and just before we pulled out from our stop I reminded him to always ride safe but ride strong. He replied, "We will." Thank you, Officer Wayne Scott, for your dedicated and earnest service to the citizens of Phoenix. You will be sorely missed and remembered. To Mrs. Scott . . . please know that there are many people like me in this community who offer our sincere condolences and prayers of support and strength for your future. God be with you.

Michael Fryar
citizen

Please know that the loss of another motor officer ripples across the continent and is felt by those far away. Despite the miles that separate us, others feel your loss and send to you our deepest sympathies and condolences.

ITS SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY..........
It sounds like thunder far away, but the skies are blue and bright...
And soon they crest the hill nearby, and ride into our sight.
They shake the ground with powerful sound, and they make some hearts beat fast...
They look so proud and noble, like Knights come from the past.

Side by side, they always ride, and seem to move as one...
From early in the morning light, to the setting of the sun.
And children point and wave to them, from cars that pass them by...
And young ones ask their parents, why the men have mirrors for eyes.

They ride the roads, and fight for good, and defend small ones like you...
They ask to ride, and do with pride, and sometimes they are few.
Like men of steel, on Silver Wings, they sparkle in the light...
then with a roar and rumble, they ride out of our sight.

Sometimes when one has fallen, never to ride again...
You can hear the others calling, like thunder on the wind.
Side by side, they slowly ride, and their thunder is a mournful sound...
And the mirrors hide their eyes from us, when teardrops fall to ground.

So if you see one riding, and you look into his face...
You see your reflection in his eyes, you know that you are safe.
For motormen are a special breed, they love to ride the wind...
And when you hear the thunder boom, the fallen ones ride again.

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Author Unknown

Sgt. Andy Norrie
Toronto Police Highway Patrol (Canada)

I am saddened to hear fo the death of Officer Scott. I lost a cousin in King County WASH, he was struck by a city bus on his motor just after finishing training. I wish the best to all his brother and sister officers in Phoenix. I pray for his unborn child and the family he left behind. May God grant you peace and understanding to deal with this difficult time. Take care and Be Careful Dave

David Sloane EMT-P
GSCEMS KY

On September 10, 2002 a tragedy occurred. The Phoenix Police Department lost a dedicated employee, a family lost a vital member,a wife lost a husband, an unborn child lost a father, and I along with a lot of other people lost a friend and colleague. I can say that I had the honor of knowing, working with, and learning from Wayne, which I will cherish. Wayne was the guy that would do anything for you and give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.
He was always there to give advise and truly enjoyed his career. For those who knew Wayne I am sure will agree with me and for those who did not, I am sorry that you did not have the chance to know Wayne because I am sure that he would have left a positive and lasting impression on you. Although this was a sad day I know that Wayne passed while he was doing what he liked to do best and that was providing a service to our community by being a Phoenix Police Department Motorcycle Officer. The only positive outcome to this is that Heaven has gained a new angel to watch over the rest of us. Thank you Wayne for everything, you will always be remebered. Rest in peace my brother in blue.

Police Officer Lonnie Lemke #5982
Phoenix Police Department

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department. God Bless.

Fairview Oregon Police Department

Dear Mrs. Scott and family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers. May you find strength in each other and courage to face tomorrow knowing your husband died doing what he loved to do. Motorcycle Officers are their own breed...they are true heros of their own.

Deborah Dees
Surviving Spouse of HPD Motorcycle Officer Keith A. Dees
E.O.W. 3-7-02

Wayne will be missed by his fellow DREs and motors. My prayers are with his family during this tough time. Wayne was a good guy to work with.

Motor
Phoenix

God Bless brother Scott and his family.

Officer Scott Sparks
Chesterfield County Police Dept, Va

Thank you Officer Scott, for your service and dedication to protect and serve our city. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. And a special prayer for your Wife and unborn baby. God will keep them strong and help them understand that life does not end with death. You will all be together agian someday. Live and Love in the memory of his life not his death. God Bless You.

A Firefighters Wife

Another tragedy befalls a brother in blue. May God Bless you Wayne, your Wife and unborn child.

Detective JC Johnson
Danville Police Dept.Danville VA.

Mrs. Scott

May God watch over you and your precious little one.

Anonymous

Another Blue Angel has left us. Please know that his widow, unborn child, family, and fellow officers are in my prayers. May his child know what a TRUE HERO he was and what a sacrifice he gave for us all. May you rest in peace sir.

Tammie Harrison Lang
Wife of Deputy J.D. Lang, Jefferson Co. Sherriff's Dept., Beaumont, TX

It saddens me greatly each time to hear of a fellow brother in blue has been taken from us. Saddens me even more to have a fellow Motor officer taken. To the family of Officer Scott, fellow officers and friends, you are in our prayers. Officer Scott, you have served your time and now you may patrol the golden streets to heaven, rest in peace my friend.

Patrolman Darrell Jones
Lexington Metro Police Lex, KY

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Scott... may God bless you and comfort you during the difficult times ahead. Know that many of us join you in your sorrow.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

Officer Wayne Scott was a Drug Recognition Expert. The DRE's of Colorado will miss you. Wayne gave of his own time and effort to travel to Colorado and train our Officers to be as outstanding as him. My prayers are with you and your family.

Officer Mark Ashby
Thornton Police Department

WAYNE, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGETTEN.

GOODBYE MY BROTHER.

Det. T.E. VERNON
SURPRISE POLICE DEPT.

May you find peace in the fact he is on heavenly patrol...
RIP Officer Scott and thanks. Tell Billy Walls EOW 11-13-01) he is missed more than ever...
Kentucky Law Enforcememt

God Bless you, your family and friends during this time of sorrow.

P.O. Doug Eatherton
St. Louis City Police