Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

December 8, 2004

One of the most kind and helpful individuals that has ever walked the face of this earth has tragically been taken from us with no chance to say Goodbye, or Be Careful, or even THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.

But as we all know Donnie is still smiling down from Heaven and awiating a reunion with ALL his friends and loved ones.

He is missed desperately, and will always be remembered! To his family, you know you have FRIENDS, and at ANY time you can simply ask for a shoulder and WE WILL BE THERE! AS DONNIE ALWAYS WAS FOR EVERYONE HE EVER MET!

Rest In Peace, Donnie. We friends are here to help comfort your family.

Anonymous

January 10, 2004

most people would tell you that law enforcement is a dangerous job. i never listened. I was always afriad when there was a domestic call or when i heard dispatch say use caution with someone. My husband was a little man but his size never mattered to him. He wanted to be a policeman, he wanted to make the small town we lived in a safe place for everyone. i never thought that directing traffic would be the worst thing that he could do. I just want to say to all the officers that read this "To be careful out there and watch out for other drivers and be careful so you can go home to your family" GOD BLESS

Wife of Officer Toby Dirickson
EOW 11-2-03

January 2, 2004

A Brother Warrior has fell and died today in battle.

This Brother Warrior has made the ultimate sacrifice.

He has given his life for his Fellow Warriors, his family and friends too.

Brother Warrior, pass your sword to us, so we can keep your spirit alive.

You, my Brother Warrior will not be forgotten.

God Bless you, your family and your friends.

We honor and respect all of the Fallen Warriors who have gone before us.

We ask you, Brother Warriors to guide us, protect us and pray for us.

We will meet again my Brother Warriors.

For this time not to fight another battle, but to live in eternal peace.

God bless all of the Warriors, past, present and future.

Sgt. Chad McDaniel
Seminole County Sheriff's Office

December 22, 2003

To the family and fellow officers. My heart goes out to all.Donnie was a find man that everyone liked,he was always willing to help other and loved his job. Donnie died doing what he loved and now his is with god walking his beat in heaven.As we all know time heals all, but we will not forget
donnie and all of our brothers who have gone ahead to be with god.They will help keep watch over us. Before you go to bed dont forget to say a pray for all who wear the badge and for all who hav lost a love one in the line of duty.

Chief Stephen Dixon
Ninety Six police

December 20, 2003

My sympathy and prayers are with your family and Department. Rest in
peace.

Officer T.J. Evans
Minneapolis Police Department

December 19, 2003

They say that a man's wealth is not measured in money, but in the number of friend's he has. I see that you are one of the richest. May God Bless you and may he keep your family in his gentle embrace. I believe that there are angels among us and hope you will be watching over us from your heavenly beat. We'll take it from here. Rest easy brother

Detective Chuck Haley
Spokane Co (WA) Sheriff's Office

December 18, 2003

May GOD be with all who knew and loved Constable Ouzts. He is with his fellow brother now looking down on all of us.

Officer John S. Wilson
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police

December 16, 2003

Rest in peace brother. God bless you and your family.

Ofc. Steve Martinez
Omaha Police Dept.

December 16, 2003

TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF OFFICER QUZTS, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOUR LOVE ONE REST IN PEACE.
MOTHER OF OFFICER RON JONES
PPD, EOW 12/26/01

December 15, 2003

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Constable Ouzts.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him, I am sure that he has earned his seat in heaven. Rest in Peace my friend, those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin, blue line.

Anonymous

December 15, 2003

I would like to extend the deepest sympathies of my Department and I to the family, friends, and coworkers of Constable Ouzts.

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

Sgt. Greg Holland
Chester, SC, Police Department

December 15, 2003

To Constable Ouzts family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you


God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares e/o/w 11/6/86, Hialeah PD, FL

December 14, 2003

We are devastated at Donnie's and Daniel's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, friends, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.

December 14, 2003

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH CONSTABLE OUZTS, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

December 14, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Donnie did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Donnie be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Constable Ouzts' family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Donnie 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 Donnie 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 say "hello" to my fiance Dennis for me.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

December 13, 2003

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

December 13, 2003

I am very sorry for the loss of these two fine officers. To be shot down for doing their jobs is the ultimate sacrafice. I am currently in the SC CJA Class 453. You will not be forgotten!

Offficer David Tedrow
Furman University Police Dept.

December 13, 2003

All this tragedy over a piece of land.........and planned........I am so sorry that your life was ended by such cowards. My thoughts are with your family, friends and fellow Officers.

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville, KY

December 12, 2003

Rest in Peace. Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts.

PO E. Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept

December 12, 2003

This is absolutely horrible. I am so sorry for your the loss. I cannot believe that a little piece of land is more precious to some than two lives. I guess the one true comfort we have is that three people are going to have to answer to God on their judgement day.

God speed brother in blue.

jessica

December 12, 2003

Deepest sympathy to the family, fellow constables, friends of Constable Ouzts. God grant you the serenity to accept the things you can't change, the Courage to change the things you can, and the Wisdom to know the difference....Rest in Peace Noble warrior, your tour is done....

Office Debra S. McFall
East Buffalo Twp Police Lewisburg Pa.

December 11, 2003

Rest in Peace

Tpr Timothy S Conklin
New York State Police

December 11, 2003

Rest in peace, Constable Ouzts. You are a true hero and will not be forgotten.

Eric

December 11, 2003

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Constable Donald (Donnie) M. Ouzts … and the Abbeville County Magistrate's Office… our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Donnie ... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vin and Pook- Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

December 11, 2003