Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Craig-
Your dedication to the job and willingness to help out anyone made you a treasure to the department and the people who live in or travel through Newton County. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones, your extended family at the Sheriff's Office will mourn with them. You will be missed, you will not be forgotten.

Dawn Schanlaub, Dispatcher
Newton County Sheriff's Department

September 11, 2004

god bless you

skip roberson

September 11, 2004

RIP Brother, my prayers go out to your family and friends. you will not be forgotten.

Officer Tizoc Landeros
Joliet Police, Illinois

September 11, 2004

Nothing can replace your officer, your colleague, your friend, your loved one. I can only offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers. He had to have loved his job in order to do it. There are easier ways to make a paycheck.
"One thing I know: the only ones that will be truly happy are those who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer.
Deputy Craig Blann did not lose his life-he gave it in service to his community. I honor his memory, and his service, and I know he watches over you still.
Rest easy, Brother, you will never be forgotten. God speed.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN

September 11, 2004

Our prayers and condolences to the family,friends and fellow officers of the Newton County Sheriff's Department.
We mourn the tragic loss of Deputy Blann.

Police Officer
Hunterdon County, New Jersey

September 11, 2004

Your brothers and sisters at Prince George's County Police Department and the communications center would like to thank you for your years of selfless service. Rest in peace brother in blue. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers. Watch over us from above, for your watch here has been put into our hands.

Dispatcher
Prince Georges County Police Department

September 11, 2004

To the Family, Friends and Co-workes of Craig Blann,

We want to share our deepest sympahties with you all. Each person reading this page is here for a different reason but all are connected by respect and concern for this Law Enforcement family that is hurting. To Craigs family we would like you to know that you will not be alone in this journey, other survivors will be here to help support you when you think you can't go on. We will cry with you, remember Craig with you and help you to move forward one step at a time. Your Indiana COPS family of survivors has walked the path you are right now,and we know that you will find strength you never knew you had and that the days ahead will be difficult but they will not defeat you. We will not forget Craig and the sacricice he made, nor will we forget the one you have made. Thank you for sharing Craig with the community! To Craigs friends and co workers, you are in important part of who Craig was. Keep his memory alive by using your talents and gifts to reach out to each other in a positive way. Make a difference in someones life! It will change yours.

Colby & Angela Matteson Predident India

September 10, 2004

Craig we will all miss you so much. You were such an outstanding and caring officer. You wore your uniform proudly and made us all so proud. Your beautiful smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Rest in peace and watch over us all.

Dispatcher Ruby Koby
Newton County Sheriff's Department

September 10, 2004

I work for dekalb county pd, but i live in newton county and i often run into my fellow brothers & sisters while living there. and since i have been living there i have nothing but good things to say about newton county s/o. my heart goes out to you guys my "extended family" and to deputy Blann's family. i appreciate the job you guys do and my heart bleeds for you. and if theres anything i can do please let me know. ofc senter salutes Deputy Blann, may you be 10-41 in the heavens of the Lord.

ofc jc senter #2145
dekalb county georgia police department

September 10, 2004

MAY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR DEUPTY BLANN'S FAMILY.

PATROLMAN PAUL CREEKMORE
NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT POLICE

September 10, 2004

I have known Craig for a long time. HE was a good friend. I will always remember his laughter and razing me. My prayers are with his Wife and children. The county lost one of the best officers around. Craig I know you are looking down from up there , God Bless.

GREGG (HOMER) HAMILTON
NCPD

September 10, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Deputy Blanns wife,children,family,friends and fellow officers. I know all are feeling an overwhelming amount of emotions and each of you at a different level.

There are no words to make any sense of losing a loved one in any circumstance. I do understand the emptiness and total void it may leave for some.

There are truly people who care and will be there for you.Let them help you with their strength until you regain yours.

And again sadly enough once again the wonderful people from COPS come in to support those of us who are left behind to face these tragic days.

Mrs.Blann I wish you the love and strength you need to get through the future days.I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Craig will continue to watch over you and your children at a higher level.You will have your own "Blue Angel"

Deb McGinnis
Mishawaka Police Dept.

September 10, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the wife and children of Deputy Blann. May God be with you all including family, friends and coworkers. Rest in peace Deputy Blann and thank-you for a job well done. May this fine young deputies kids remember and know always that their daddy is a true HERO.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

September 10, 2004

Craig -
My thoughts and prayers to your loved ones left behind. Your service and dedication to the citizens of Newton County and assistance to other officers will not be forgotten. The many years of working alongside you will always be special to me. May God bless you Craig, Rest In Peace.

Special Agent Russ Schanlaub
Bi-State Drug Task Force

September 10, 2004

My deepest sympathy & prayers go out to the family - friends - fellow officers. You done a fantastic job... YOU WILL BE MISSED !!! Deputy Blann - MAY YOU REST IN PEACE..

C.M
Kentland

September 10, 2004

Thanks for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Detective Armando Sotero
North Miami Beach Police Department

September 10, 2004

My sincere condolence to the family of Deputy Blann and to members of the Newton County Sheriff's Department.

Senior Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

September 10, 2004

Our friend, Brenda Linquist, has shared her memories of babysitting for Craig and continuing to be involoved in his adult life. Her loss is ours as well. We pray that you will know that the community appreciates Craig's sacrifice and that you will feel the support that saddened hearts are sending your way.

Janet Joe and Larry Bolan

September 10, 2004

Deputy Blann


You have always been the very special person I have looked up to not only as family but also as a great friend. You served the department with more than 100 percent. I will defintely miss you and hope the best for you wife and family you will greatly be missed by all

Leroy Deardurff

September 10, 2004

Newton County has lost a great officer, and those of us who knew you have lost a friend that can never be replaced. I enjoyed the time that I was fourtunate to have spent with you. You were an inspiration to us all. You will be greatly missed, and never forgotten!

Patrolman Garry Sparks
Kentland Police Department

September 10, 2004

Rest well my brother godspeed and my prayers for your family

police officer Steven Amiott
Calvin Police dept. OK.

September 10, 2004

Godspeed to you. May God bless and look over your family and fellow officers.

Officer Craig Sipple
Upland PD, CA

September 9, 2004

I wish to express my deepest symapthy to the Blann Family and the deputies & staff of the Newton County Sheriff's Department over the tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff Craig Blann. Once again another brother officer has been taken from the thin blue line. May God bless the Blann Family and the deputies & staff of the Newton County Sheriff's Department during this very sad time. May our brother Craig rest in peace. Craig will now patrol the streets of Heaven with St. Michael and his angels. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger
LBCCPD, Ret.

September 9, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Deputy Blann's family and friends, and to the men and women of the Newton County Sheriff's Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Deputy Blann, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

September 9, 2004

Deputy Blann,

Rest in Peace Brother...What a terrible tragedy and I am sorry, I will be praying for your family and the Newton County Sheriff's Department..We will never forget..GODSPEED...

Officer
NC

September 9, 2004