Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lieutenant Medlin,
Today is the four year anniversary of your EOW. We remember you today and thank you for serving with courage and dedication. You will always be remembered as a hero. You made a difference.

Pennsylvania citizen

November 2, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 30, 2007

Well, Greg.. Another year has almost passed since we lost you. I can still remember it like it was yesterday. Where I was and what I was doing when I heard the news. I seem to miss you more & more each day. Every time I see an SO car, I think of you and of the fun times we had every time you would come by the fire department and hang out with us and play practical jokes (oops, maybe I wasn't suppose to tell that part). There for a while, it was like you and I were following each other, because whatever side of the county one of us was one, the other one seemed to be in the exact same place.
You are never truly gone because you are in heaven watching over all of us. We love you and miss you dearly!!

Shannon Regel
DeSoto County Firefighter

October 1, 2007

HI Baby,

Four years ago today was the second worst day of my life. That's when I saw just how badly you were hurt. I Know that you and your Dad are in a much better place now than we are. It's so sad without you two. I miss your jokes and sneaky little grin and your Dad's grumpyness and how he worried about me.

Just remember how much I LOVE you both.

I LOVE YOU BOTH DO VERY MUCH.......

Mom

Liz Medlin/Mom
Mother

September 25, 2007

Hey Honey,
I NEVER go a day without thinking about you and the future you would and should have had. Every day is hard, but sometimes it seems unbearable for all of us that loved you so very much! I Love You and you will ALWAYS be in my heart. ~ shannon

shannon
girlfriend

September 25, 2007

Hey Uncle Greg,
I cant believe you and Pepaw are gone.. its so hard thinking about it and not a day goes by that i dont think of you both.. i miss and love you both so much.. its hard to belive that im a senior, 18 today, and getting ready for college.. i wish you and pepaw were here to watch me become a man.. i really miss you and love you both.. you will never be forgotten

Will Woods
nephew

September 19, 2007

THE MAN BEHIND THE STAR

It takes a special kind of man
to wear a star and gun
To devote his life entirely to fight
the battles that must be won.

So often he's not appreciated
for the job he has sworn to do.
But he'd gladly lay down his life
because he wears that star for you.

Some seem to think
that he really has it made
That all he does is ride around
for the salary he's paid.

But every time trouble appears
he's the first one that they call.
it's only then they realize
he's special after all.

There's a man behind that star
who has feelings just like you.
So seldom does he get praise
for all the things he'll do.

If you ever stop and think
of what he faces day and night
You'd respect what he stands for
and learn to treat him right.

There a man behind that star
and he's not made of steel
and the things we watch on T.V.
to him are very real.

He has a family of his own
he can laugh and he can cry
Each day he puts on that star
could be his day to die

He chose to uphold the law
a decision made from his heart
To protect us with his life and give
each child a better start.

Try always to remember
there's a man behind the star
and he'll be the first to help you
no matter who you are

You should say a prayer each night,
to thank God that he's there.
When you see him on the streets,
you should show him that you care.

Without the sacrifice he makes,
we'd always live in fear,
He should be commended
to wear the star he holds so dear.

He's never turned his back on you,
faced danger close and far.
All Americans should salute
the man behind the star.


Lt. Medlin was THE MAN BEHIND THE STAR and still is in heaven

Dispatcher, Annette Sossaman
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Batesville

September 16, 2007

THE MAN BEHIND THE STAR

It takes a special kind of man
to wear a star and gun
To devote his life entirely to fight
the battles that must be won.

So often he's not appreciated
for the job he has sworn to do.
But he'd gladly lay down his life
because he wears that star for you.

Some seem to think
that he really has it made
That all he does is ride around
for the salary he's paid.

But every time trouble appears
he's the first one that they call.
it's only then they realize
he's special after all.

There's a man behind that star
who has feelings just like you.
So seldom does he get praise
for all the things he'll do.

If you ever stop and think
of what he faces day and night
You'd respect what he stands for
and learn to treat him right.

There a man behind that star
and he's not made of steel
and the things we watch on T.V.
to him are very real.

He has a family of his own
he can laugh and he can cry
Each day he puts on that star
could be his day to die

He chose to uphold the law
a decision made from his heart
To protect us with his life and give
each child a better start.

Try always to remember
there's a man behind the star
and he'll be the first to help you
no matter who you are

You should say a prayer each night,
to thank God that he's there.
When you see him on the streets,
you should show him that you care.

Without the sacrifice he makes,
we'd always live in fear,
He should be commended
to wear the star he holds so dear.

He's never turned his back on you,
faced danger close and far.
All Americans should salute
the man behind the star.


Lt. Medlin was THE MAN BEHIND THE STAR and still is in heaven

Dispatcher, Annette Sossaman
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Batesville

September 16, 2007

Lt. Medlin,
I remember the night your accident happen like it was only yesterday. I had just started at the sheriff's dept only 4 months before your accident. You helped make me the dispatcher that I am today. You would call and make me cry when I made a mistake about a call. But I would not be the dispatcher who I am today. I thank God for you everyday. I didn't get to know you like the rest of the people did at the dept. but what I did get to know of you are a kind and sincere man you had a great personality that is something we all missed after your accident. You were not there to make us laugh, wake us up when we were about to fall asleep at night and someone to talk to on the phone on weekends. You were the jokester around there we could always look forward to a good joke when you came by. But we talk of you all the time about the things you said and did. Everyone of your guys you supervised looked up to you and you were a wonderful officer who did his job very well. You are very much missed Lt. Medlin. My prayers go out to your family.

Dispatcher, Annette Sossaman
Mississippi Highway Patrol, Batesville

September 16, 2007

Hi Baby,

I miss you and your Dad so very much. I can not believe your Dad has been gone a whole year. It seems like yesterday. I'm still having a real hard time without the both of you.
I know I peomised you I would take care of the girls and I am trying my best, but it seems like every thing I do and say just falls on deaf ears. I so wish you and Pepaw were here to help. I know if you were here the things that are happening would never take place.
Everything is changing so fast. Will is now a senior and is doing so well. He misses you and Pepaw too, as does Trace and Denise.
I LOVE you and your Dad so very very much. It feel like I am so sad all of the time. The girls and Jimmy do all they can to help me but it never seems to get any easier.
Just remember how much I love you and tell Dad I Love him so much and miss you both more than I thought humanlly possible.
LOVE YOU BOTH------------

Liz Medlin / Mom
Mother of Lt. Greg Medlin E.O.W. 11/02/03

September 13, 2007

Hey Baby,
I know you have a big grin on now! Your mom won her election. You and Peepaw would be very proud. I love you. p.s....there is a new sheriff in town too!

shannon
girlfriend

August 28, 2007

LIEUTENANT MEDLIN, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOU DO NOT GRIEVE ALONE. KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEART, AND PASS HIS STORY ALONG. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

JOB WELL DONE, LIEUTENANT MEDLIN. NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 17, 2007

I know your loved ones think of you every day and will continue to do so as you will never be forgotten. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. Let your loved ones feel your presence by coming to them in their dreams. You will never be forgotten.

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

July 20, 2007

Hey Uncle Greg.. its been so long and there has not been a day go by that i do not think about you and pepaw.. i miss yall so much.. i hope your watching down on us every day and helping keep all of us safe.. i miss you and pepaw being at my baseball games.. i pray and dedicate every game to you and him now and every time i step on that field i do it for yall.. i miss you so much and i cant bleive it has been almost four years.. its so hard to belive.. i just want to say i love you and pepaw very much and watch my games from above and help me when i mess up and one day im going to play in college because i always told you i wanted you to come watch me in college so im doing it for you.. love ya

Will Woods
Nephew

July 2, 2007

I just wanted to let you know how much I love and miss you. I sure hope you and peepaw can see your mom!!!! I imagine ya'll are cheering her on or wanting to give her advice. Forget it...She is kickin ---. Just grin real BIG and I bet she'll feel LOVE and SUPPORT. Ya'll should be so proud.Keep watching over all of us down here.I LOVE YOU

shannon
girlfriend

June 27, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREGGY-POO- I miss you so much. It is so hard to believe that another year has gone by without a birthday wishlist from you. I loved it then(no guessing games) and have missed it every year since. I catch myself all the time seeing things that I want to buy and slip it under your pillow or hide it in your bag. I miss that BIG-O-GRIN even if you just got a little note or a glass of tea waiting for you. You and Peepaw celabrate this year and tell him he can not be grumpy with the angels!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY ~ Shannon

shannon
girlfriend

May 22, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLD MAN!
I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR NOT HERE. MAYBE YOU AND DADDY ARE UP THERE EATING CAKE & ICE CREAM ! I MISS BOTH OF YOU SO MUCH EACH DAY ESPECIALLY ON DAYS LIKE TODAY (YOUR BIRTHDAY)
I LOVE YOU AND DADDY SO MUCH. TRACEY/SISTER

SISTER

May 22, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ..you're getting close to being over the hill! hehe! Thanks for watching over me when I flipped my car, defiantly the scariest thing I've ever been through. Like mom said, the necklace was still hanging, I have no idea how it did, but thanks. "Little Bitty Allie" and I were talking today about all the jokes you made. We would get so annoyed with you joking around with us but I know we would both give anything to have that again. I really never thought I would say that I miss you screaming in my ear in the morning to wake me up..and mom still randomly calls me "Karen" to make me smile but its just not the same, I miss you! Well, I'm sure you are having a HUGE birthday party..so go have fun..tell peepaw I said hey! happy birthday, love you!

-Garyn

May 22, 2007

HAPPY 35TH BIRTHDAY GREG!!!!!! I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE WE'VE BEEN THROUGH 4 BIRTHDAYS WITHOUT YOU HERE. I DO MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH AND THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY. I ALWAYS WONDER WHAT YOU & DADDY ARE DOING UP THERE. I HOPE YOU BOTH CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US & KEEP US SAFE. I MISS DADDY SO MUCH TOO. ITS HARD TO BELIEVE HE'S BEEN GONE FOR 8 MONTHS. TIME FLIES BUT THEN AGAIN IT SEEMS LIKE IT DRAGS WITHOUT YA'LL HERE. LOVE YOU & DADDY DEARLY----DENISE

DENISE
SISTER

May 22, 2007

Happy Birthday Baby!!!

I have been thinking about the jokes and pranks you are probably pulling on the angels. I hope you all celebrate in a big way. Every year I think about the Creamed Tocos we always had instead of a birthday cake for your birthday.
Maybe you and Dad can celebrate together this year. Tell him I love him.

It seems I love you more each passing day. There's not a day goes by that I don't cry for you and your Dad. I try to stay busy so I don't have the time to think.

Happy, Happy Birthday. I love you so so much..........

Mom

Liz Medlin/Mom
Mother of Lt. Greg Medlin E.O.W. 11/02/03

May 22, 2007

Hey Honey ~ It's been a bad week. Garyn rolled her car over trying to miss a deer. She only has one serious injury and is out of the hospital. I can't help but believe that she had alot of loved ones from above looking over her and praise GOD!! Her necklace that your mom had made in your honor was hanging on her rear view mirror. The next day (after the tow) I called and asked the wrecker service if they would look for it. They called back and said it was still hanging from the mirror!!!! We believe it's a good luck charm, because considering the way her car landed, we are very blessed. Keep watching out for all of us. I Love You, Shannon.

shannon
girlfriend

May 3, 2007

Happy Easter "Hunny Bunny" I miss and love you sooo much.

shannon
girlfriend

April 8, 2007

Hi Baby!!

Happy Easter to You and Your Dad. I LOVE you both so very much. My life is in shambles since you both left. It doesn't seem like it will ever go away. There is not an hour or sometimes a minute that I don't think of you. I had your Dad to comfort me when you left and now I don't. None of this seems real. I still keep hoping that I will wake up and it has all been a horrible nightmare.

Just remember I love you both more than life and I will see you again someday.

Ilove you!!!!!!!!!!

Mom

Mom/Liz Medlin
Mother of Lt. Greg Medlin E.O.W. 11/02/03

April 8, 2007

hey Baby...I can't belive you have been gone soooo long. I was trying to figure out how long ago I had bought my new fridge to find the number for a filter change. I called and started arguing with the lady because she said it was out of warranty. I told her no way, that i had only had it a little over a year or so. Well, she was right. I found my papers and it had been delivered one week before your accident. I just couldn't believe it!!! It is so strange because sometimes it seems NOT REAL at all, sometimes like yesterday, then you realize...gosh!! It has been so long! I was changing sheets the other day and put on the egypt.cotton ones that you stained with "bacca". I remember fussing that the stain probably wouldn't come out. I'm glad it didn't. I miss you so much. I love you lots, Shannon.

shannon
girlfriend

March 29, 2007

Well Greg, you'd be proud, I finally made it to patrol. I remember you'd ask me all the time when I was going to get out on the streets. I finally got there! I know you'd be laughing at the rookie mistakes I make... I sure miss you. Keep an eye on us out there..

Patrolman Jessica Everest
DCSO

March 25, 2007