Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mark,
I am sure you know that your killer is burning in Hell now. He was a coward and took the cowardly way out. But he is where he should be...Burning for all enternity.

God Bless you Mark. We will never forget you....

Fellow Officer

July 25, 2004

Thank God the killer is no longer on the streets. He was found by authorities in Florida, dead of a self inflicted gunshot wound, early this morning of July 25, 2004.

Peace be with the Sawyers family. Please continue to keep them in your prayers, as well as the safety of all law enforcement officers.

Michigan

July 25, 2004

Finally, we can have some peace. The MONSTER will meet his maker.

wifeof an officer

July 25, 2004

R.I.P. my brother "Berner" is in the hands of the devil now. Don't worry about Yvonne and Lilly. We will be there for them always. I put your sneakers on your locker. They are an inspiration to continue the good fight. Miss you, until we meet again, get my back bro! SHPD afternoon road patrol...

SHPD afternoon road patrol
SHPD

July 25, 2004

It is very frightening to know that the killer is still out there, but he is not free. He will never be free... because everyone is watching for him. He will be caught, justice will be served. My God, how the tears fall every time I think of Mark's family, friends and co-workers during this tragic time. God's peace be with all of you; Mark's family is in our prayers. I am proud and thankful for the men and women in law enforcement, who put their lives on the line every day to protect others. Please, thank a cop today. Let them know how sincerely grateful you are for their service.

Michigan

July 24, 2004

I just want you to know that your killer will be caught ... and he will be caught soon. Every camaro that goes past me gets a second (and sometimes third) look. You will never be forgotten. I know you will keep watch over your brothers and sisters in law enforcement as we continue to hold the line.

Anonymous
Bay City Police Department

July 23, 2004

I guess I was out of town and missed the news that one of the Sterling Heights officers had been murdered while on patrol, protecting us - until surfing the net this evening. I hope that his wife and young child know that those of us he sought to protect appreciate the efforts he made to make our community a safe and "sane" place to live. Any person that serves for the benefit of others deserves our respect and admiration. My hear goes out to not only Mark's family and friends - but also to those who continue to serve and put their lives on the line for me, my family and friends. I believe there is a special place in Heaven for those who make it thier lives work to care for others.......assuming that that belief is true...........Mark is sitting at the head table......

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July 22, 2004

Every family occasion, every time I see your mother in law and father in law, every time I see your cousins in law (also officers), Every time I see my neice(your wife who will always love and miss you),every time I see your daughter (who looks just like you),I will see you. FOREVER!! Uncle Merl & Aunt Patty Gladwin, Mi.

Merl Ulman

July 22, 2004

Mark,
Just wanted to say I miss you. I think of you everyday. I think of Lily and Yvonne everyday. I say a prayer for your family that God will give them strength. Being at work isn't the same without you. It is a comfort knowing you are watching over us all, but you are still so deeply missed.

A Friend
Sterling Heights Police Department

July 18, 2004

I saw your personal story on Channel 4 tonight. Our thoughts are with your family, we have a daughter who is about a month older than Lily. May God continue to bless her, your wife and the rest of your loved ones. Peace.

Dave & Carolynn Amara
Sterling Heights residents

July 18, 2004

Officer Sawyer, though I do not know you, your story affected me deeply. I would just like to give my condolences to your family, friends, and fellow Officers. May you rest in peace and watch over us, as we continue to hold the line without you.

Your brother in justice,

Officer David Tate
California Highway Patrol

Officer D.TATE
California Highway Patrol

July 17, 2004

Officer Sawyer, though I do not know you, your story affected me deeply. I would just like to give my condolences to your family, friends, and fellow Officers. May you rest in peace and watch over us, as we continue to hold the line without you.

Your brother in justice,

Officer David Tate
California Highway Patrol

Officer D.TATE
California Highway Patrol

July 17, 2004

My thoughts are with you Mark. God be with you and your family.

Ptl Kevin Skipski
Hart Police Department

July 16, 2004

I am deeply sadend by your loss. I am lost for words. I will pray for your family Mark. Keep watch over us. God Bless.

Private
United States Park Poilce

July 16, 2004

Every day...
...I think of you.

Every day...
...I smile.

Every day...
...I cry.

Every day...
...I miss you.

Anonymous
Sterling Heights PD

July 15, 2004

Although I do not know the family or Officer Sawyers, after reading what happened, I am so saddened for all of you. What a horrible tragedy. My prayers and condolences are with you all. There has always been a special place in my heart for the men and women in law enforcement. You are not alone in your grieving. May God watch over all of you, and may Officer Mark Sawyers rest in peace. And lastly, may Mark's memory live on forever through his daughter. God be with you all.

Michigan Resident

July 13, 2004

Mrs. Sawyers, Lily, family and friends of Mark, please know that the Macomb County Probation Department is working hard to locate this criminal that ripped this husband, police officer, friend, neighbor and most of all, daddy from this Earth. We have the Wanted flyer on our desks and in the lobby. I personally ask everyone of my offenders if they know this person. I've emailed the flyer out to everyone in my email address book. I look everywhere for the red Camero. I am so sorry for Lily. So very sorry. To his friends at SHPD, I can't imagine the grief you feel everyday as you walk by his locker, the memorial, etc. To his wife, I know your best friend is watching over you. Sorry this is so long. I just feel so very badly for everyone.

S. Perilloux, Probation Officer
Macomb County Circuit Probation

July 8, 2004

Cannot believe it was a month ago...still bothers me when I think about it. I am still praying for your family and department. I know time heals all wounds...just wanted to let you know Kim and I are still praying for ya....Rest in peace brother, and thanks again for watching our backs.

Kevin

P.O. Kowalik
Harper Woods Police Dept MI

July 4, 2004

May God keep you and your family safe in your time of sorrow. I pray for all those who subcomb to violence.

My sympathy,
Jayne Klaus Smith
Mesa, AZ
(I lived more than 25 years at 18 & Van Dyke and still call Sterling Hts HOME!)

Jayne Klaus Smith
Former Resident of Sterling Hts

July 4, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this terrible tragedy. Know that others have shared your pain, and you are not alone. One day, you shall all be reunited one fine day. Know that he is in a place surrounded by the finest law enforcement has to offer ... all of our beloved fallen heroes. May God bring peace to you and help you see this through.
Buncombe County S.O.
Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt
E.O.W. April 4,2004

Jennifer Mackey
Buncombe County SO NC

July 4, 2004

Rest in peace Officer Sawyers and give us the strangth to protect and serve as you did so well.

Deputy D. Roberts
Ingham County Sheriff's Office Mounted Div.

July 2, 2004

My anger at the manner of your death will never be matched again. I know you only through friends, but they all spoke highly of you. I pray nightly for your family and for the capture of the thing that did this to you. Be vigilant for us. Thank you for the work that you did

Inspector G. King
US Customs and Border Protection

July 2, 2004

Yvonne,

My worst nightmare has become your reality. I am so sorry for your loss. I know no words can ease your pain and I won't try to pretend I know what you are going through. I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. My husband is a police officer and in the honor guard for Rochester, he attended your husbands funeral and said the support there was amazing.

When I saw your wedding picture on the news the first thing I told my husband was that I knew you, I knew that smile from somewhere. When I read your moms reflection and saw the last name I realized that we went to school together (East Detroit). I am not sure if you remember me Heather Glenday (now Willard) we hung out a lot with Crystal and Jason Vinci, and Sarah Wilson. Anyhow friendships come and go in high school but if you do remember me and if there is anything I can do for you if just to listen from one wife to another please contact me.

Take care of you and your daughter and God Bless you!
Heather Willard

Heather Willard
Wife of a Police Officer

June 30, 2004

Mark I know you live on forever above and always in our hearts! I have not seen you since grade school and the memories you instilled in me then are those of a soft spoken, kind hearted boy. I knew you would grow up and continue to touch hearts. It doesn't surprise me you would enter a job to help others.

You have touched so many lives in your time here and we will all meet again someday. It is so true that all the good people go to heaven first I guess he has bigger missions for you!

Kelly Pate-Pellow

Kelly Pate-Pellow

June 29, 2004

Mark, You were a man of honor. I had your wife for a Teacher @ Utica High School what a great person. We always used to talk about you when you worked in Detroit. I always talked to Mrs.Sawyers on how much you loved your job, and when you got hired in Sterling Heights i went to visit Mrs.Sawyers after i left Utica and she said " Avis, did you Mark got hired in at Sterling Heights Police Department" i said " No, when did he get in she said this year i said ooooo thats great he will love it their. What a great Police Department to work for. Mark i just want to tell you if you ever need anything to let me know. Mrs.Sawyers and Lily will be well taken care of. Until the day i start my patroling with you heaven I LOVE YOU. Avis Antoun SHPE POST# 80

Avis Antoun Sterling Heights Police Expl
Sterling Heights Police Explorers Post# 80

June 28, 2004