Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Bucky, Everyday that goes by it's still hard to believe this has happened. We all miss you and love you so much! I wish we could turn back time and make things happen differently so we could still have you with us. Sometimes I wonder how we are going to go on without you and cope with each and everyday, including you, even if it is in just our minds and hearts. You are such a big part of our lives even though you aren't here physically. Tomarrow we are going to make your resting place beautiful with flowers, I suppose it will make us feel better to do that. It's still not the same as having you here with us, of coarse nothing will ever be the same we just have to learn how to deal. I love you and miss you so much! I love you Paula, I am always here if you need me. I wish we could have been closer sooner. Love, Diana

sister Diana (Chyanner)

May 14, 2004

relax easy my best friend....There is no on more deserving. I left your hat a nd coat where you left it. Every second of every day Cleetus and I are still waiting. It only hurts when i breath, I miss you so much. bob

I love you bobby

May 10, 2004

Perry,
Everyone keeps telling us it will get better with time, I wonder to myself "have they ever been through this themselves?" I don't think time will ever take away the pain I feel every day. My heart is still breaking, and I miss you sooooo..... Not a day goes by that I do not think of you... ... and miss you ... ... and cry. You were one of a kind and if only we could all have you back here with us. I'm trying to act tuff, so no one will worry about me, I don't need that. I don't want people to worry about me.....
Every time I pass the Office now, it reminds me of you, and then I miss you more... ... and cry again.

I know that you are in a better place, and I know you are watching down upon us all, and I'm so thankful for that.

Perry, please watch over us and protect us until we see you again. You will NEVER be FORGOTTEN, you are to special to everyone still down here. I look foward to the day I can see you again, and share your laugh and your smile!!!!
I miss you and I love you!!
Until we meet again my brother!!
Love,
ME

May 4, 2004

PERRY FILLMORE (BUM) Was a great man.If you knew him you loved him.I knew him Iloved him I will always miss him.Ilove you Bum.

May 2, 2004

Perry, It's crazy how it's just over a month and everything is so raw yet. When I sat and listened at your funeral all I kept thinking was how proud I was to have known you and be part of this department. You always made me laugh:) I'll never forget when you brought all those presents and came in and wrapped them here at the office, you were so excited. You'll be forever in our thoughts and hearts.

Stephanie Dush
Clinton County Sheriff's Office

April 29, 2004

Perry E-9,
Hey Mister, well it's been a month for all of us without you. Its so hard, and I,... we all miss you so much. It seems like only yesterday, you were at the wheel with the others, laughing and smiling, and just being you. Always so full of life and so fun to be around. I can not find the words to tell you how much you mean to me. You are in my thoughts always.
I wish for just one more day, as I'm sure so many others do. One more, day, to hear your laugh, to hear the funny way you always said my name, just one more joke, one more day to see your bright eyes and wonderful smile, one more day to be able to tell you how loved you truley are. I'm sure you know, how much we all LOVE you and how much we all MISS you. You are truley one in a million.
Rest easy brother man. I love you and miss you!!!!

love you always,
me

April 27, 2004

Bum,
You don't know how many
tears I've cried,
knowing I lost a good
friend of mine.
There is a bridge of
memories
From here to heaven
above,
That keeps you very
close to us,
It's called the
"Bridge of Love".
As time goes by without
you
And the days turn into
weeks,
They hold a million
memories
And a thousand silent
tears.
To us you were
special,
What more is there to
say
Except we wish with all
our hearts
That you were here
today!

Missing you lots,
Mark, Tammy, Jassica, Amber & Mark II

April 23, 2004

Perry,
Words can not begin to explain the loss of your presence. You would be happy to know that people are moving on; however, with a large part missing from them. Paula is hanging in there, but she misses you terribly. The same goes for your parents, sisters, and other family members. Your co-workers are managing, but not a day goes by that you are not in their thoughts and prayers. It is such a relief to many of them that you are watching over them, protecting, and guiding them as they continue to fulfill their duties as police officers on a daily basis.

You would have been so proud of the service that the Sheriff, your family, and co-workers put on and you probably would have said, "ah shucks, all this for me?”. WOW, what a site it was to see and what a wonderful turn out of police officers to show their respect for a fallen officer.

As for me, I only met you 6 short months ago and I can honestly say that you touched me personally by your kind heart and good nature. From the funny nickname you gave me, the good laughs at the Court house, to the great times in the basement and garage, you could never be forgotten. May you rest in peace and remember that you will always be in my thoughts as well as the thoughts of others.

Gone, but never to be forgotten………Me

Anonymous

April 22, 2004

Things are slowing down and people are moving on, but I'm still here just waiting. Every second of every day you are in my thoughts and I miss you so much it hurts.

I love you
Bobby

April 21, 2004

I MISS OUR FRIEND..I LOVED OUR FRIEND.. LOVE YOUR FRIEND.

Anonymous

April 21, 2004

I MISS OUR FRIEND..I LOVED OUR FRIEND.. LOVE YOUR FRIEND.

April 21, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Deputy Fillmore for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

April 20, 2004

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

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Fillmore's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all. 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 Perry 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 Perry 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 (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Deputy Sheriff Dennis McElderry's fiancee - EOW (01/03/03)

April 19, 2004

bum,

There are not enough words to say what kind of man you are. Thank you for all the great memories you gave us all. I could go on and on about the crazy things you used to do. I remember the time after our house burnt you and Paula opened your home to all five of us. Robb and i went out shopping and you and the kids made a play for us when we got home. Robbie still has the project you helped him with. I love you and miss you bum. You will always be in our hearts and memories. Paula I love you.

miss you,
Wanda (donna coleman)

April 18, 2004

We only had the opportunity to meet you once, when you were in Kentucky, but you left a lasting impression on all of us. In that short time we all knew you were one in a million and loved you immediately. Your sister, brother-in-law, and great little nephews meant a great deal to us and we would like to say thank you to them for being able to say we knew you. Your fishing joke on me will never be forgotten and neither will you.

Your friend in Kentucky,

Earlene

Earlene Gordon
FLW Outdoors

April 16, 2004

To the Fillmore family, friends, and the Clinton County Sheriff's Department. You have lost a beautiful soul, but heaven has one more shining star. Our thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Deputy Fillmore for all you have done for your brothers and sisters; rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

April 13, 2004

Perry,

Hey You,

I miss you soo much. I never thought losing someone would be this difficult. It is truly amazing how many people you touched in the very short time you were here with us. Your time was much to short, however, your love and kindness was so much. You did not have enough time to give all that you had, but you sure did give tons. The entire county lost a great person when you left us. You were one of a kind and their will NEVER be another PERRY, that could even come close to you.

I miss you and think of you every day. I hope you are enjoying your spot in Heaven, whatching down on all of us, and protecting us.

Thanks for all of your wonderful smiles, big heart, and the friendships that will never end. I love you and Miss you tons.

Love

S.S.

April 12, 2004

DEAR PERRY
THERE IS NOTHING I CAN SAY THAT HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN SAID. YOU LEFT SUCH AN IMPACT ON SO MANY PEOPLE PERRY, ESPECIALLY THE KIDS.
I HAVE READ THE NOTES EVERY COUPLE OF DAYS AND THEY ALL HAVE SUCH GREAT MEMORIES OF "UNCLE BUM"
I DON'T THINK OUR FAMILY OR THE COMMUNITY, HAS EVER LOST ANYONE WHO LEFT SO MUCH BEHIND AND SO MUCH UNDONE.
ALL I CAN THINK OF IS HOW MUCH MORE YOU COULD HAVE DONE.......BUT, GOD HAD A BIGGER PLAN
I CAN JUST SEE YOU UP THERE, READING ALL THESE NOTES WHILE YOU ARE SIPPING A BEER AND ENJOYING.
PAULA, HE WILL BE WITH US FOREVER.
NO ONE COMES INTO SO MANY LIVES AND DOES ALL THE GOOD THAT PERRY DID, AND IS "GONE"
HE IS HERE WITH US ALL FOREVER IN EVERY DEED HE DID AND EVERY LIFE HE TOUCHED.
THIS IS ALL SUCH A TRIBUTE TO HIS LIFE AS SHORT AS IT WAS
I HOPE YOU TAKE COMFORT IN ALL THAT IS SAID.
WE WERE ALL TRUELY BLESSED TO HAVE HIM FOR THE TIME WE DID.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS WHOLE FAMILY.
HELEN CARRY ON, HE WILL RIDE WITH YOU FOREVER.
DIANA AND FAMILY, IRMA AND PERRY..YOU ALL HAVE SUCH WONDERFUL MEMORIES.
LOVE TO ALL
AUNT JOAN, UNCLE RON, AND HEIDI LU

AUNT JOAN

April 11, 2004

I remember all sorts of things that we would do. we would have camp fires and one day you gave us indian names mine was burning bush. we would shoot guns together and everyone said I have a dead eye shot.whenever I came out to stay the night we would watch scary movies then we would go on night walks and scare eachother. we had all kinds of fun together I would even help you build things like a shack or some times I would just help you with what you were building. I miss you uncle bum and will always remember the good times we had together GOOD NIGHT AND SLEEP TIGHT PAL. I love you

love mikey

your nephew
Mikey

April 10, 2004

Bum: God had a much bigger job for you in heaven, so he
called you home.
We will miss that smile, that laugther,and the many many
wonderful storys,you will have a very special place in our'e
hearts always.
As the shadows legthen and the sun sets and darkness
moves quietly in the night be a comforting blanket.
for you dear Paula as for my dear true Friends Irma,Perry
and Family.

Love, Harold,Heidi

Harold& Heidi
Dearest Friend

April 10, 2004

Hi Uncle Bum you are my favorate uncle ever.There is no one
as cool as you.Everyone loves you.A few years ago you
gave us indian names mine was flying eagle.At the funeral home me and mikey said good night to you.The last time i saw
you was at that place you were working on and when i was
heading out of the door yousaid kody come here and you hit me in the shoulder ana laughed.During i was ther inside you said to me this lookes like a church and like 4 days later you were in a church.I love you uncle bum GOOD NIGHT.

love kody coleman

April 8, 2004

Perry--I met you 30 years ago in Mrs. Parmenter's 1st grade class. We
sat next to each other and got along so well, until we fought about who's
dad was bigger and badder! We must have agreed to disagree cuz we
were friends again in no time. Time has flown by and you have always
been a good friend. You married a good friend and sister of mine, and it
was a perfect match. I'm glad you were a country boy and you stayed
that way. I remember when you got your Sporty, and rode it over to
our house. How cool it was that we got to ride with you and Paula at the
Poker Run in Oakley last fall. We have ALL good memories of you,
never will they be forgotten. Thank you for that.

Your friend, Carrie Sue

April 8, 2004

Uncle Bum, I remember when we had camp fires and told scary story's and camped outside together and then I remember when you told that bear story and then I got a little scared and then we came in and you made me cookies and malts and I remember when Aunt Paula came in like she got bit by a possom. I LOVE YOU UNCLE BUM Alex Koyne 2004

your nephew
Alex koyne

April 8, 2004

Perry,
WOW, you sure did touch a lot of people while you were here on Earth. I thought about you this morning and I smiled. Thank you for all of the good times and all of the great memories. When I go to work this weekend, its gonna be tuff knowing you aren't there with us. However, I know you will be watching us from above and protecting us. I will have extra gloves in my pocket just for you. I read the reflection from the Ingham County Deputy, and what a GREAT idea, a Flannel night just for you. I will have to do some checking and see what I can do to start this in motion.

Perry, also I just want you to know, your fellow Deputies are hanging in there, although they all miss you extremly, they are getting through this with the help of each other. You would be so proud to see them all right now.

I miss you so much.

Until we meet again.

Love you!

April 8, 2004

Perry,
I have been reading your tributes every night. I have also looked at other sights. The most pages I have seen is 2 pages. As of this date you have 5 pages. That is such a small tribute to the man, husbhand, son, and Deputy that you ARE! It is very apparent that you will never be forgotten.
I am hoping that some one has the fortitude to have a FLANNEL night in Elsie, once a year, on the aniversary of your leaving this world to assume your duties with ST. MICHAEL. I would love to attend one of those and feel that it would me more than appropriate to have a beer, or what ever would make the average Joe feel like they were there.
It is sooooo apparent that you effected a lot of people, like I know you as.
There will never be a PERRY FILLMORE. No one can fill your shoes but if we all put forth a little effort we can all make a small difference in this world
Paula, Mr. and Mrs. Fillmore, I think about you every day. You gave us such a special person. As you can read and hear the stories PERRY will never be forgotten and he gave his life doing the MOST ULTIMATE call in Law Enforcement, and that is rushing to help or save a fellow Deputy. He gave the ultimate for the ultimate and you should be proud.
MY LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOUR GRIEVING!

Deputy
Ingham County Sheriff's Office, MI.

April 7, 2004