Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I praise you brother for your sacrifice. Until the day we meet on the streets of Heaven.


The soul of man is immortal and imperishable.
Plato (427 BC - 347 BC), The Republic

...and, "Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the son's of GOD"

Matthew 5:3

Cadet Nealan
Palomar College Police Academy

July 29, 2005

Nathan,
It's almost been a year since you passed and I want you to know you are not forgotten. My prayers are with your family. I met your son a while back and he looks so much like you. I know you must be proud of him. May God bless you and your family.

Guerra 314
Westworth

July 21, 2005

Hey, Dad its me again, just wanted to let you know that I have completed FTO and on thursday I will be by myself. My training Officer Brooks was awesome as well as all my other training Officer's. I know you are watching me and are very proud of me.. Love ya and miss ya Bryan Laurie #1251

Bryan Laurie
Haltom City P.D

July 5, 2005

Hey Dad its fathers Day and I just wanted to write something for you. I bought a card for you and it was probably the hardest thing I have ever done. I really miss you and wish I could hear your voice and see you again. Haltom city is treating me awesome and I love working midnights. Well just wanted to write a little something. I love you and miss you. Bryan Laurie H.C.P.D #1251

Bryan Laurie Son of Nathan Laurie
Haltom City Police

June 20, 2005

Dad, I cant help but cry as i sit here thinking how its almost been a year since you have left. I feel so alone, and somedays wonder how I get through the day. I know that you are there helping me along, and I know you are listening when I talk to you, I just wish I could here your voice again. I need you here telling me how to deal with Bryan being a rookie. I dont know how to deal with this fear. You would be so proud of him though, I am. He is just like you, and turning out to look just like you too (which is sometimes creepy). I love you like you are my own father and it kills me inside when I have those moments of reality that you are not here on earth. I just cant stand it at times. Continue to watch over us and help us get through the day. I miss you dearly dad.

LOVE Always,
Sue (Sis)
Proud to be Laurie's daughter-in-law

Sue Laurie

June 12, 2005

I recently attended the Police Memorial in Austin and the National Memorial in Washington and they were beautiful and moving. I just wanted to tell you thank you, again for serving and protecting. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts-La.
Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan EOW-3-14-04

June 11, 2005

The credit belongs to the one who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if they fail, at least fails while daring greatly. So that their place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

Terry Donovan
spouse of Amy Lynn Donovan Austin P.D. E.O.W. 31 Oct 2004

Terry Donovan

June 5, 2005

While all we want is an answer as to why, we must believe that our lives and the lives of our loved ones are in the hands of a higher power. That all of our lives serve some greater purpose once we leave this earth. It is the hardest thing to go on living your life with out the answer to that question that burns in your heart and on your mind every day. I know that you are up there watching over your family everyday, comforting them in only a way they know and they can feel, and i know you are watching over Bryan, who's bravery I admire. It is the hardest thing to lose someone you love unexpectedly, but for me it was even harder to see so many other people were put through the same pain my family and I were forced to feel. In conclusion, we must find peace knowing that we will see our loved ones again, although thay day can not come soon enough, it is inevitable that it will come. Officer Laurie thank you for your service. Give my mom a hug and a kiss for me and God rest your beautiful soul.

Amanda Donovan
Daughter of Officer Amy Donovan E.O.W 10-31-04

May 17, 2005

I LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY DAD,
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN.

LOVE ALWAYS,
YOUR LITTLE GIRL.

KATY NATHAN'S DAUGHTER

May 3, 2005

I had the priveledge to be in Street Survival Class with Bryan and was really touched, as so many of us were, at what we heard. I admire Bryan for his Courage and dedication to a profession that his father loved so much. My heart felt condolences go out to the Laurie family on your loss. Our Prayers are with you. God Speed Nathan Laurie! Job well done!

Police Officer
Kilgore Texas

May 2, 2005

I JUST READ ABOUT YOUR SON'S EXPERIENCES AT A SEMINAR IN FORT WORTH.

I LOST MY PARTNER ALMOST 4 YEARS AGO AND HIS DEATH AND THE EVENTS OF THAT DAY ARE STILL IN MY MIND AND ALWAYS WILL BE. READING THE NEWS LETTER BROUGHT TEARS AND THOSE MEMORIES.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

DEPUTY KELLY
HARRIS CO SO

April 29, 2005

Nathan,

Rest easy, your family is well, I met your son Bryan this week, I was talking to him for a few minutes trying to figure out who he reminded me of when it hit me who was, Bryan not only looks like you but he has followed in your footsteps and now serves in our noble profession. I am sure you are as proud of his picking up the torch as all of your fellow officers are.
Rest in peace my friend,
Brad Thompson

Brad Thompson
Ft Worth Police K9 Unit

April 22, 2005

Brian Laurie and family

My name is Jim Glennon. I'm a Calibre Press instructor and had the priviledge of meeting Brian this week. I never met Nathan but I will tell you we all grieve his loss. Brian is a credit to your family and the future of law enforcement.

Sincerely

Jim
Glennon

Lt. Jim Glennon
Lombard Police / Calibre Press

April 22, 2005

Thank you for your service Officer Laurie. May God bless your family.

Patrol Officer
Long Beach Police Department (Ca)

March 8, 2005

SSgt. Laurie,
We had the distinct pleasure of serving under you in Okinawa, the only Ssgt. in 9th Engineers who dipped during PT and had a bulldozer tattoo. You made a profound impact on all of us, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Myers, Giddings, Tombough, Leger, and Mauro.

Brett Myers, Nathan Giddings, Eric Tombo

March 6, 2005

Congratulations to Officer Bryan Laurie upon completion of your training.I am sure your Dad is smiling down on you.Good luck as you pursue your Police Career.

Brenda Bell/Mom of a River Oaks Police O

March 4, 2005

Well dad I made through the 21 week academy. I also landed a sweet job with the Haltom city P.D. I know I am making you proud, and I keep your picture in my vest when I am on the street. I miss you and think about you every day. I love you and I will see you when I come home. Love your son. Bryan Laurie #240

Bryan Laurie Son of Nathan Laurie
Haltom city Police Department

February 15, 2005

I was assigned your bracelet to wear as a rider in this year's Police Unity Tour, VA Beach Chapt. I am honored to represent you.
Special Agent Ken Keeler
Office of Investigations, US Library of Congress

Special Agent Ken Keeler
Office of Investigations, Library of Congress

February 14, 2005

I just read a reflection left by your son for a sergeant killed yesterday in Ceres, California. The fact that your son reaches out to comfort another family so soon after losing his Dad reflects on the kind of Dad and man that you are. I say ARE, not WERE, because I KNOW that you live on, just in Heaven where we can't see or hear you, but you can look down and protect us until our time comes. I've lost several friends in my 22 years as a cop, and if I didn't believe that, I would have quit long ago. We are all one big family, and I pray that your family takes some comfort in knowing that the pain they feel is only temporary. God holds a special place for those who give their lives in service of others. Rest in His peace, brother.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

January 11, 2005

Officer Laurie...Thank you , for your service. My condolences to your family,friends and former co-workers at River Oaks Police Dept.
You will never be forgotten.
Continue to Rest In Peace, Officer Nathan Laurie.

A concerned citizen

January 10, 2005

Continuing to remember the family of Officer Laurie. I pray that all the memories of your loved one are sustaining you. Continue to Rest in Peace; Officer Nathan Laurie. You were an inspiration to all who knew you.

A Hero In The Night
Next time a cop stops you because you are driving too fast,
Remember he saved you from that day being your last.
When you think he's picking on someone,
Why not think of what they could have done?
Next time you call him a name,
Would he have called you the same?
How would you feel to see a child beaten black and blue?
And knowing there is not much you can really do.
You can arrest them and hope they stay in jail,
But, too many times it doesn't work that well.
To see the face of someone right before they die,
When he can't but all he wants to do is cry.
To break up a fight, knowing later it will be worse,
And from his help, all that came was him being cursed.
To know that people don't respect what he chose to do,
But day after day, he's out there to protect people like you.
To see drugs sold to a child younger than his own,
Makes his heart ache and long for his home.
The job has no glamour, doesn't even pay well,
He does it because he cares for more than himself.
He cares for you and he cares for me,
He's out there hoping we will all see.
He took a path not many would take,
And he chose it for our sake.
He's a remarkable soul, a Hero in the Night,
When all is well, he's not in sight.
But, if you ever need him, he'll be right there,
Not just because he's a cop but because he cares.
Author Unknown

A Friend

November 2, 2004

We will never forget the wit you held yourself with and the laughter you brought us. Your spirit and kindness is missed. I send my prayers to your family as they struggle.

Officer M. Jordan
Saginaw Police Department

September 30, 2004

I will never forget the attitude and work ethics of Officer Nathan Laurie #176. He had taught me so much in the short time I had the oppurtunity to work with him. He made me a better police officer as well as the other officers that worked with him. I take pride in calling him my brother and look forward to the day I will seee him again.

Rusti Wingate #177
River Oaks Police department

September 27, 2004

To the family of Officer Laurie:
Although our friendship with your Dad/husband was not that long...he did make an impression on us. You were in our thoughts yesterday...knowing that it had been one month since his departure from "this earth" He may be gone ...but his memory will live on. God Bless each one of you!

Brenda/Oklahoma
Mother of River Oaks Officer Jason Bell

August 30, 2004

As we sit here and read all of the thoughts, prayers, and reflections everyone who has visited this site has left, we realize that not only did our father mean the world to us, but he was a part of so many others lives. To some he was a friend, to others a mentor, and to the law breakers he was an intimidating officer who didn't take any crap from anyone. He would give his own mother a ticket for speeding. Dad obeyed and upheld the law till the day he died. We are amazed that so many have stoped for a moment to pray for us, it means so much to us. To those of you who have written a reflection, but didn't know our father, we regret that you will not have the pleasure of knowing him until your beat is done here, but we are sure he is thanking you from up above. To the River Oaks Police Department, thank you so much for taking care of our father and giving him the satisfaction of having a career that meant the world to him. We know that on occasion he will be riding in the patrol cars with you all and giving you constructive critism. For the rest of you, including family, and friends, we would like to say thank you for taking a moment to remember such a wonderful man. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Nathan Laurie's Children

August 29, 2004