Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HEY GREG! I HAVEN'T LEFT A MESSAGE IN A WHILE NOW BUT I STILL MISS YOU DEARLY & CANNOT BELIEVE YOU'RE NOT HERE EVEN THOUGH IT'S BEEN 3 1/2 YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT US. I STILL THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY.SEEMS LIKE SOMETHING AROUND ME ALWAYS REMINDS ME OF YOU OR MAKES ME THINK ABOUT YOU AND LAUGH. YOU DID HAVE A WAY OF MAKING EVERYONE SMILE & I MISS THAT SO MUCH. I CANNOT BELIEVE DAD IS GONE EITHER. I THINK I'M STILL IN SHOCK OVER HIS DEATH TOO. I'M GLAD THAT YOU HAVE EACH OTHER NOW. KEEP WATCHING OVER US. I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH. TELL DAD HOW MUCH I MISS HIM TOO. LOVE YOU!!!

DENISE
SISTER

March 14, 2007

God bless you and your family, friends and co-workers.

March 5, 2007

I worked with Greg when he was a Sgt in the jail. He was always doing something funny. When he came to work he would do anything he could to help. I was gone from the department when he came to patrol but I know that he would do the job the same helping in anyway he could. I have now moved to Arkansas and still doing the job. I will always know that I have fine officers looking over me when the calls comes out for service. Thank you.

Deputy Darrell Prewitt
Crittenden Co. So. / worked with

March 4, 2007

Greg,
I was schocked when you passed on. You made htose long nights at the SO very interesting with your sometimes comical approach to law enforcement. You had a serious job and when it was time to be serious you were, but you never let it get you down,much. I will never forget offers to slip and slide on the water bed, or messing with you about a personal reltionship between me and a certian female officer. It was never boring when you were on duty. You died that night out there on that road doing what you did best. I know even just working with you a brief time ,its what you woud have wanted. YOU Will never ever be forgotten! ~Sarah

Sarah B. Forbess
Former Dispatcher, DCSO

February 20, 2007

you are still my Valentine!!!! Happy Valentines Day baby.
I LOVE YOU, Shannon
girlfriend

shannon
girlfriend

February 14, 2007

Hey Greggy pooh,
Its been a long time since I have left you a message,but GOD knows that I miss you and think about you alot..every single day.Over the holidays,I took my family to Disney to just be happy!Believe it,we had a great time.We rode the Tower of Terror more than once and everytime we were in line,someone in our group would say...Do you remember when Greg rode this with us seven times and kept getting the middle seat!? We talked about you the entire trip.We were there on New Years Eve and all I could think about is how beautiful and magical the fireworks and "fake" snow were and how desperatly I wanted you beside me watching in amazment.It was my first trip there without you. Now,I leave Monday for New Orleans,another trip without you. Its business,so I won't even try to have fun...gosh...I just miss you and telling you stuff that doesn't amount to a hill of beans.I even miss our arguments and you fussing at me because I wasn't ready to go yet and I would always make you late.You were an amazing man,you would sigh and I would be all stressed,and "witchy"..then you would do some "off the wall" thing.ALL the kids were laughing with you,I don't think even the dogs were on my side.I miss that. I know I was a better person with you. For three years now,I am still struggling to find peace and so far I haven't mastered this concept.So this year when I get to D.C.,I am going to at least two seminars,and I hope I can talk your Mom into joining me.We say we are going to sign up every year,but we end up doing something else.I think we convience ourselves we are o.k. AS you would say... Bull_____.I LOVE YOU, Shannon - girlfriend

shannon jones
girlfriend

January 20, 2007

Over 3 years have passed since your tour of duty ended and I know the silent tears still flow from the broken hearts of those that love you so much. Continue to watch over these special loved ones. Also, watch over those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

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

January 10, 2007

Lt. Greg Medlin was a fine, outstanding officer at Desoto County Sheriff's Dept. He was a born leader and the patrolmen that he supervised looked up to him and respected him. As a person, he exhibited integrity and genuine loyalty. As an officer, he gave all that he had to protect the citizens of our county. He cared about each and every resident, whether he knew them or not. He was not one to flatter, judge, beat around the bush. He said what he meant and meant what he said. He was truly a genuine man. I was there the night of his accident and will always remember him as one who encouraged everyone to be a step above what was expected.
I would like permission to use this web posting on my MySpace web page in order to honor and remember Lt. Greg Medlin.

Communications Officer Gina Johnson
Desoto County Sheriff's Dept: Dispatcher

January 7, 2007

Hi Baby,

I just wanted to tell you how much I LOVE You and your Dad. I miss you both so much. You don't know how much I wish you were here. Christmas and Thanksgiving are not the same without you here to share everything with. I love you so much. Take care of Dad for me. Tell him I love and miss him.

Love

Mom

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

December 25, 2006

GREG, HEY UP THERE! IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME DOWN HERE, NOT TO GOOD OF A CHRISTMAS TIME EITHER. WE'VE BEEN WITHOUT YOU FOR 3 YEARS AND THIS YEARS DADDY HAS GONE TOO. THAT'S BAD. Y'ALL CAN BE TOGETHER THIS YEAR. WE'VE GOT TRACY BOY, AL AND WILL BUT NO BROTHER OR DADDY. THAT'S REALLY BAD. JUST KEEP WATCH OVER US ALL DOWN HERE. O.K. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE AND MORE EACH DAY.
MERRY CHRISTMAS DEAR,
TRACEY GIRL

TRACEY/SISTER

December 23, 2006

I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU! As always you were there when I needed you, you were there for me. I drove to work this morning at 5:00am and thought about you and all the fun we use to have. I asked you to be with me today because of everything going on in my life and you did not let me down. I saw Tracy girl and Tracy boy tonight at about 5:00pm and then I got to see your Mom and the girls a few hours later. After I saw your Mom, I got in the car and just cried my eyes out because I knew that seeing everybody was your way of telling me that you are still watching out for me. I miss you and your Dad so very much. This is a hard time of year for your family and friends. I know I was not family but we were a big work family. I haven't been able to make contact with Shannon, please keep watching over her and your family and friends.
We love and miss you

Jennifer Thurmond
OLIVE BRANCH PD FORMER DESOTO COUNTY S.O.

December 14, 2006

Hi Baby,

I know Daddy is with you now. You two can celebrate Christmas together. We sure do miss you both. This is the worst time of the year for me, without both of you. Keep Daddy safe and tell him I love him and miss him more than I could ever imagine. I love you so very much and miss you both more everyday. Life will never be the same for me now that you are gone. Just remember this Christmas that no matter how long you and your Daddy are gone I will never stop loving you both.

I

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

December 10, 2006

GREG--I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU'VE BEEN GONE FOR 3 LONG YEARS.SOMETIMES ITS SEEMS LONGER & OTHER TIMES IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY.I MISS YOU AS MUCH TODAY AS I DID THE DAY YOU DIED.THE HOLIDAYS ARE APPROACHING AGAIN AND THEY WILL BE ESPECIALLY HARD THIS YEAR BECAUSE DAD IS NOT HERE EITHER.IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE KIDS, I WOULDN'T CARE IF WE JUST SKIPPED THEM.THINGS JUST AREN'T THE SAME WITHOUT YOU AND DADDY HERE WITH US.ME, MOM AND TRACEY ARE TRYING TO MAKE THE BEST OF EVERY DAY BUT IT SURE IS HARD.I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH.KEEP WATCHING OVER US AND PROTECTING US. LOVE DENISE!

DENISE
SISTER

November 7, 2006

Time has not diminished your sacrifice. Thinking of you
on the 3rd anniversary of your homegoing. You are in
good hands now.

The Absent One

As we gather at the table and watch each smiling face
The heart fills with emotion to see the vacant place.
We may strive to hide our longing in the midst of
Mirth and fun
But we're thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved - the absent one.

When we gather 'round the fireside with merry
Laughter and jest
How we wish the absent dear one was here
With all the rest.
Still we join in all the frolic, but we wish the
Day was done
For we're thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved- the absent one.

Yet when the day is over and they all have gone to rest
We feel the Heavenly Father does all things for the best
So we cheer our drooping spirits with the rising
Of the sun
But we can't help thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved- the absent one. Author Unknown

Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 2, 2006

It will soon be 3 years since your tour of duty ended and I know the tears still flow from the many broken hearts that were left behind. You will never be forgotten by those that love you nor will the Blue Family ever let that happen. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

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

October 24, 2006

To the Medlin Family, I have visit your love one- my brother-in-blue and it seems like I've known him forever as I read all the kind things that has been said. I come to you with a loving prayer and thanksgiving in my heart to remind you that Proverbs 3:5,6 tells us to Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto our own understanding, "in all thy ways acknowledge Him and he shall direct your path." He Shall never be forgotton!

Sheriff K.C. Hamp
Tunica County S.O.

October 24, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

October 23, 2006

i am leaving soon and still carry you within my heart. i know you are watching over me just like everyone else. on my journey threw life i wish for you the angel that protected here on earth to protect me from above.

pfc. gold

October 4, 2006

Greg,
It's been almost 3 yrs. since you left us. I still think about you daily. Daddy left us too, a couple of week ago. It's tough down here without you two. Ya'll can take care of one other. Just as Denise said probably playing jokes on us!!! Ya'll take care! I love you both very much. I miss ya'll too. Tracey

Tracey/sister

September 25, 2006

GREG,
I STILL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU JUST AS MUCH AS I DID 2 1/2 YEARS AGO WHEN YOU LEFT US. I CANNOT BELIEVE DADDY LEFT US TOO, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE BOTH UP THERE TOGETHER & THAT DOES BRING A LITTLE COMFORT TO US. YA'LL DONT BE PLAYING TOO MANY JOKES ON US DOWN HERE. LET DADDY KNOW THAT WE WILL TAKE CARE OF MOM & YOU TWO TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER. KEEP WATCHING OVER US & PROTECTING US. DADDY'S DEATH WAS SO SUDDEN WE STILL CANNOT BELIEVE IT BUT PROBABLY FOR HIS SAKE IT WAS BETTER THAT WAY--YOU KNOW HOW HE WORRIED ABOUT EVERYTHING.NOW HE WILL WORRY NO MORE.WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU BOTH SO VERY MUCH.
DENISE

DENISE
SISTER

September 25, 2006

Mizpah

Go thou thy way, and I go mine,

Apart, yet not afar;

Only a thin veil hangs between

The pathways where we are.

And "God keep watch'tween thee and me;"

This is my prayer.

He looks thy way, He looketh mine,

And keeps us near.



I know not where thy road may lie,

Or which way mine may be;

If mine will lead through parching sands

And thine beside the sea.

Yet God keeps watch 'tween thee and me,

So never fear.

He holds thy hand, He claspeth mine,

And keeps us near.



I sigh sometimes to see thy face,

But since this may not be,

I'll leave thee to the care of Him

Who cares for thee and me.

"I'll keep you both beneath my wings,"

This comforts, dear;

One wing o'er thee and one o'er me,

Will keep us.



And though our paths be separate,

"And thy way is not mine,

Yet, coming to the mercy seat,

My soul will meet with thine.

And "God keep watch "tween thee and me,"

I'll whisper there,

He blesseth thee, He blesseth me,

And we are near.

Julia A Baker

Brenda
Cousin

September 17, 2006

Greg
Hey have been thinking about you alot (bout every time I see a DCSO car) and I got the phone call telling me about your dad, You need to keep an extra eye on your mother, she is an exceptional woman but this is going to be really tough on her to have to deal with. I miss having you around and wish you still were, I hope that the family knows that they are not forgotten even though we dont speak as often as we want to, but they are always in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for touching this life with your presence and fun.

Jeff Mccammon

Jeff McCammon
Former Reserve Deputy

September 15, 2006

WELL BROTHER, I GUESS I SHOULD COME HOME MORE OFTEN. I JUST HEARD ABOUT YOUR PASSING FROM A STRANGER I MET THAT LIVES IN CEDARVIEW WHILE WE WERE THROWING NAMES AT EACH OTHER THAT WE MIGHT KNOW IN COMMON.I KNEW HE MUST HAVE BEEN MISTAKEN BUT HERE I AM AT WORK REMEMBERING FUN TIMES YEARS PAST.WATCHING MOUTH CANCER FILMS IN SCHOOL AND THROWING OUR COPENHAGEN OUT THE WINDOW, RIDING MILES OF BACKROADS IN YOUR PICKUP. LOCKING YOUR FOLKS ENGINE UP IN THAT CAR IN MY YARD WHEN IT OVERHEATED CAUSE YOUR SPRAYED IT WITH A WATERHOSE.AND HALF A MILLION ARGUMENTS BETWEEN YOU AND PAT OVER THE STUPIDEST STUFF IMAGINEABLE. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE BUT TO THOSE YOU LEFT BEHIND I KNOW ITS ALOT EMPTIER.MY CONDOLENCES TO THE MEDLIN CLAN, IT JUST AINT RIGHT HE WAS TAKEN SO EARLY

JOE STEWART
FRIEND

September 9, 2006

Greg,
I just wanted to let you know I have been thinking about you alot. I know you have been with me since 2 of my officers were shot. I was in St Louis when it happened but when I got home I was on my way to The Med, I had to call and ask what room he was in and he was in the same trauma room you were in. When they told me that, I fell apart! When he was able to move to a regular room, I explained to him why I could not come see him in TICU and he understood. Sunday, Melton got hurt running after your favorite "friends" on Centerhill @ Burton. Since then I have had a hard time sleeping because I keep seeing you after the wreck and hear Mark and Doug after they were shot. I know you are with me and I need you to keep watching over me.

Miss You
Jennifer

Jennifer Thurmond
OLIVE BRANCH PD FORMER DESOTO COUNTY S.O.

August 18, 2006

Hi Baby,

Happy 4th of July. I miss you so very very much. Please watch over us today and keep us safe as you have always done. Holidays are always so sad without you to liven up everything. I miss your practical jokes and your special grin when you had pulled something on someone.
I am looking forward to seeing you in heaven. I LOVE you more and more everyday.

Love you !!!

Mom

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

July 4, 2006