Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

INFINITE PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU CHRISTY FOR THE PRECIOUS AND WONDERFUL REFLECTIONS YOU HAVE LEFT US WITH. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU LEFT US WITH PERSONALLY AND IN THE LINE OF PROFESSIONAL DUTY. KNOW THAT YOU ARE GREATLY MISSED NOW AND FOREVER. FROM A CITIZEN WHO APPRECIATES ALL THAT OUR LAWENFORCEMENT DOES FOR ITS PEOPLE TO KEEP US A SAFE AND FREE PEOPLE. GOD IS WITH YOU AND YOURS.

Sharron J Brown
State of TN citizen

July 22, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go to family, friends and the Nashville PD. We recently lost a motor officer in an accident on the interstate here. It's not an easy feeling that we can't have those we lost with us. We must continue the watch for them and those they loved.

SSG Harvey Woods
Columbia County Sheriff's Office, GA

July 22, 2004

Thank You

July 22, 2004

Christy, I wish I had gotten to know you better. What little time we spent together was a joy. What a great sense of humor and friendly disposition! You will be missed.

Friend

July 22, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Officer Dedman

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

July 22, 2004

May God comfort the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Dedman. We will never let you walk alone. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

July 22, 2004

Today we mourn as yet another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Dedman. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

July 22, 2004

You served your Department and community with pride and professionalism. You will be missed but not forgotten. God bless you, your family and Department.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department

July 22, 2004

Rest in peace sister. I never had the opportunity to get to know you well, but at least had several occassions to meet you. You'd always slow and check on me on the traffic stops I made in Hermitage and wait for the thumbs up before moving on. Thank You. Thank you for serving your community and your fellow officers.

Officer Greg Davis
Metro Nashville PD

July 22, 2004

Thanks for all the great things I know you did to protect and serve in Nashville. God bless you.

Officer Rick Thiot
Cullman, Alabama P.D.

July 22, 2004

To the family of Officer C. Dedman I am so sorry for you loss. She was doing what she was born to do,help other's. God Bless your family and all fellow officer's.

Patrol Officer Chris J. Rohner
Licking Memorial Hospital Police Dept Newark,OH

July 22, 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 Dedman 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.

July 22, 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 Christy did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Christy be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Dedman'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 Christy 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 Christy 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)
Fiancee of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

July 22, 2004

My prayers and thoughts are with the family,friends,and co-workers of Officer Dedman.

Trooper C.E. Johnson Jr.
Virginia State Police

July 22, 2004

To the Dedman Family.....thanks for the great daughter you brought into this world. I know MNPD is very proud to call her one of our own. I knew Christy in passing. I saw here several times and didn't speak to her much. She carried herself in such dignity and knew what her job was. All that are in this profession seek to make a difference. Christy did that. Thanks to all who have left their sweet thoughts and prayers. As my heart starts to sink my determination becomes stronger to become a better officer everyday and carry on with christy backing me up every step of the way.....Christy, rest in peace and in the words of Michael W. Smith "This is YOUR time"............

P.O II Taylor Schmitz
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

July 22, 2004

Christy, You gave the ultimate sacrifice. You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. We are all family in this job, sometimes we are the only family each other has. To family, friends, and coworkers you are in my thoughts and others of the MTSU Police Dept. Stay strong!


"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice." (American Indian Prayer)

God Speed...

Ptl. Kimberly Moses
MTSU CP, TN

July 22, 2004

God bless you.

#1320
HTPD

July 22, 2004

Rest easy sister, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

July 21, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and the men and women of the Nashville Metro P.D. May you rest in peace.

Sgt. Kenneth P. Watzke
New Orleans Police Department

July 21, 2004

I stop by this website often after the death of two dear friends with the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003).
Unfortunately, I had to add the name of another friend. Deputy Jeffrey Hewitt, Buncombe County (NC) Sheriff’s Department, E.O.W. April 4, 2004.

We all grieve over the lives lost in the line of duty. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that there are countless prayers that go out for your family.

These are senseless tragedies that never seem to stop. God Bless the men and women who continue to serve their communities in our great Nation.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti Ingle (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood County EMS (NC)

July 21, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
concerned citizen

July 21, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Dedman. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

S/A Christopher Cooper
US DoED-OIG

July 21, 2004

My thougths and prayers to Christy's family and brothers/sisters in blue.

Revenue Officer Dobro
US TREASURY

July 21, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Dedman at this terrible time. Rest in peace Officer Dedman.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-March 14, 2004

July 21, 2004

God bless you and your family. A very close friend of mine(Trooper A.G. Cogdill)was killed last year in a very similar incident. The truck driver was positive for cocaine after running over Anthony's patrol car with him in it. The sense of loss will never go away but time does make it easier to live with. My family will be praying for yours.

TRP B. Henline
NC Highway Patrol

July 21, 2004