Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never knew you,
But we are brothers,
I never met you,
But we are brothers,
Our paths never crossed,
But we are brothers,
I have never patrolled in your town,
But I know we have been on duty together,
just in another town.
And we are brothers.
And as a brother,
I feel the pain,
I feel the hurt,
And I feel the sadness that only a brother can undergo.
The sacrifices that each of us make everyday in nothing compared to the one you and your fellow officers have accepted.
One that everyone one of us is aware could happen
Any day, any moment, any second.
You have made me proud,
You have made my job easier because
I am more aware.
I am more cautious
And I will never forget you.
May God hold you in his hand and have you rest in peace.

Anon.

PC Regie Butler
Devon & Cornwall Police UK

June 6, 2004

We'll keep fighting for you, brother. Rest easy.

Midland Police Dept, MI

June 6, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, June 5, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Mark Sawyers who died in the line of duty just hours ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Sawyers' sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

June 6, 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 Officer Sawyers 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.

June 6, 2004

MARK, HEAVEN WILL BE A BETTER PLACE WITH YOU IN IT. YOU WERE A GREAT COP, AND WILL BE TRULY MISSED. PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MY BROTHER.

P.O. JASON TONTI
DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

June 6, 2004

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said, “I welcome you”.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain".
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!



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Sherry

June 6, 2004

prayers to you and your family. Godspeed to you and all our fallen heros.

Nano
BCC

June 6, 2004

Take care brother, rest in peace.

Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

June 6, 2004

Rest In Peace Mark. There is no explaination for this. The past 6 or so months I've had that band over my badge way too many times. This has to stop.

Police Officer
West Bloomfield P.D.

June 6, 2004

May God bless you and your family at this tragic loss. You are a hero to us all.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 6, 2004

Brother, you have made the ultimate sacrifice at the hand of another. You left us prematurely but certainly not in vain. You did your duty and did it honorably. We, your brothers and sisters in blue, are proud. May you rest in peace.

Mike, Sergeant
Los Angeles Police Department

June 6, 2004

God speed Mark, your shield will shine forever. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. See you on the high ground. Sincerely Ofc Ryan Leach.

Officer Ryan Leach
Grand Blanc Township

June 6, 2004

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR WIFE AND CHILD DURING THIS TRAGEDY. MAY GOD ALSO BLESS ALL WHO LOVED AND WILL MISS YOU. MAY THEY KNOW HIS LOVE AND COMFORT IN THIER LIVES. MAY YOU ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL. OUR PRAYERS THAT THE COWARD OR COWARDS BE CAUGHT AND PAY THIER DEBT TO SOCIETY.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 6, 2004

On behalf of the entire Detroit FBI Division and the members of the FBI Agents Association, I send my condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of PO Mark Sawyers. May he rest in peace.

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI Detroit Division

June 5, 2004

This is without a doubt one of the saddest days in Sterling Heights' history. There was a collective gasp in this community last night and today just profound sorrow. I have worried about my husband during all sorts of calls but never thought to worry about him simply sitting in a car doing his paperwork...it is without reason....

Officer Sawyers...thank you for serving to make this city safer, this city in which I have grown up and now am raising my own children. We can never hope to repay your dept, only promise never to forget. May your family and fellow officers find peace and understanding in the weeks and months to come...you will forever be a hero here....Please watch over your brothers and sisters in blue and brown....God speed, Sir.........

Cheryl

wife of a Sgt
Macomb County Sheriff Dept, MI

June 5, 2004

My heart is sadden today to see yet another officer fellow officer die such a tragic way. My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Sawyer's family and co-workers. May you find some peace. God Bless!

Det. M. Mills
Kent County Sheriff Dept.

June 5, 2004

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and support to your family Officer Sawyers. The metro Detroit area is still mourning the loss of Ofc. Davis from Bloomfield Twp, and now we have to have another HERO'S funeral.

To the civilians that read these reflections and have no family or friends that are police officers, please pause and say a short prayer for them and their family. Just take a moment and reflect on what they have done for the service of others.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. - John 15:13

Rest in peace Officer Sawyers.

S. Rockwell fmr Deputy Sheriff
Emmet County Sheriff's Department

June 5, 2004

To the family, friends, and comrades of Officer Sawyer....I'm so sorry and so sicken by this senseless killing. My heart goes out to all of you. I know your pain all too well. My brother, Trooper Kevin Marshall, was shot and killed last year. We will never forget your fallen hero.

Shelley Meares
Sister of Michigan State Trooper Kevin Marshall e/o/w 07/0703

Shelley Meares

June 5, 2004

This is truely a tragidy! I send my condolences to the family of Ofc. Sawyers. You will be in my prayers. May this tragedy serve as a lesson to us all to never let your guard down. And to remember those who where unable to have the ultimate goal: To go home at night!

Deputy Sheriff
Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Florida

June 5, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Mark, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are
with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

June 5, 2004

It makes me so sad to read about all of these officers being killed! May GOD bless the family and friends of Officer Sawyers at this horrible time. There are no words that seem fitting to say how sorry I am. Rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Roberts-Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan-Huntington, Texas Police Department E.O.W. March 14, 2004

Shirley Roberts-Oakdale,La.

June 5, 2004

We are out there everyday protecting those who cannot protect themselves. We do it to make the streets a better safer place, not just for ourselves but for our children too.

We have lost another brother in blue that was a great asset in helping us protect and serve. Even though I did not know Officer Sawyers personally I will always consider him a friend and brother.

Thank you Officer Sawyers for your help and dedication to the job you gave your life for. God bless you and your family.

Officer Darin Rietman
Grandville Police Department, Grandville MI

June 5, 2004

We are out there everyday protecting those who cannot protect themselves. We do it to make the streets a better safer place, not just for ourselves but for our children too.

We have lost another brother in blue that was a great asset in helping us protect and serve. Even though I did not know Officer Sawyers personally I will always consider him a friend and brother.

Thank you Officer Sawyers for your help and dedication to the job you gave your life for. God bless you and your family.

Officer Darin Rietman
Grandville Police Department, Grandville MI

June 5, 2004

Officer Saywers and Family,
It is unbelievable that Police Officers can not even finish paperwork on the street without being the focus of someones hate and cowardly actions. We will all remember the sacrafice that your family and you have made to keep all of us safe. God bless you and your family.

PO M. Hull
Detroit PD

June 5, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the wife, child, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Sawyers. May God be with you all in this terrible time of loss. May this fine officer's child know always what a true HERO their dad is now and always. Rest in peace Officer.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee D. Azure
EOW 08/06/02

June 5, 2004