Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was looking at pictures the other day... i miss you. I have been thinking a lot lately about how i wish i could go back in time. To when i didn't have to be an adult and have responsibilities....to when you were here, when things were normal. I think it is the worst feeling in the world to realize i can't, that things will never be the same. Not only did we have to loose you, but we have to face that simple fact every day, that life is forever changed. Chase has been saying he misses you a lot lately and it breaks my heart that i can't tell him you'll be home in a little bit and that i can't pick up the phone and let him talk to you, and then i think about how much we all miss you. I was teaching him how to write his name by having him connect the dots, the other day he just sat down and out of no where there was his name...with no dots. His "s" was backwards...it was precious. He is getting so big, he is so smart and perceptive, he is in essence a little man. We all still call him "the baby", He will be 20 and we will still be calling him the baby. I love you and miss you so much!!!
Love forever and always,
Amanda

January 28, 2007

Amy, I know I havn't talked to you lately but, I miss you and I Love you... Things have not been the same since. I miss you so much. I know everyone does. I just wanted to let you know that I am starting school again. Wish me luck! I think of you every time I look at the moon. I can remember all those times we spent together as one happy family... eventually that day will come again. I love you and miss you :) smile

Abigail
Daughter

January 28, 2007

Amy - I think of you often. I wear the Blue medal braclet everyday. Our little Amy is getting bigger each day. Rob called me today at work and told me she was using the spoon like a big girl. I wish that you were here to enjoy watching her grow. I know that it has to be hard on Terry watching Chase grow and not having you by his side. We don't see them as often as we like but they are in our thoughts and prayers. We love and miss you so much. It is amazing how quickly the tears still come when I think about losing you. But we know that you are watching us. We love you !

Sister from the 109th

January 18, 2007

Hi Amy,
I thank God for the person that you are and your great contributions to the APD Cadet 109th Academy Class. I pray for your husband and family often and know that you will be re-united with them someday in heaven. You are a person of great courage and strength and you are missed by all. I have know doubt you are still doing your daily 3 miles runs in heaven, watching over your family, and that you are in active service in God's kingdom.

Your friend and brother in blue,

Ramon Perez
PPD

Officer R. Perez #170
Pflugerville Police Department

January 5, 2007

When I get where I'm going,
On the far side of the sky,
The first thing that I'm gonna do,
Is spread my wings and fly.

I'm gonna land beside a lion,
And run my fingers through his mane.
Or I might find out what it's like,
To ride a drop of rain.

Yeah when I get where I'm going,
There'll be only happy tears.
I will shed the sins and struggles,
I have carried all these years.
And I'll leave my heart wide open.
I will love and have no fear.
Yeah when I get where I'm going,
Don't cry for me down here.

I'm gonna walk with my grand daddy,
And he'll match me step for step.
And I'll tell him how I missed him,
Every minute since he left,
Then I'll hug his neck.

So much pain and so much darkness,
In this world we stumble through.
All these questions I can't answer,
So much work to do.

But when I get where I'm going,
And I see my maker's face,
I'll stand forever in the light ,
Of his amazing grace.

Yeah when I get where I'm going,
There'll be only happy tears.
I will love and have no fear.

When I get where I'm going,
Don't cry for me down here.

January 2, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR AMY & TO YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 1, 2007

Merry Christmas!!! Love you and miss you always!

December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas Baby....I love you...We all miss you.
Chase wanted to know if you got gifts in heaven.

Terry

December 25, 2006

MERRY CHRISTMAS AMY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

December 24, 2006

I just read every single reflection. my eyes are blurry. I am in school majoring in Criminal Justice. A good friend of mine is an officer in Charlie. She gave me a blue braclet "I am my brothers keeper" i wear it EVERYDAY...Amy, is an inspiration. She wasn't scared of anything, she wanted to make this city a safer place. I read Terry and Amanda's reflections, those had the most impact on me. Along with all of the other APD employees. Once you join the department, you are a part of a family. a family that will be there for you past the end. we are still her for you amy. and your family. RIP

911 Communications- Austin Police Dept
Jessica Shearfield

911 Call Taker
Austin Police Department

November 20, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR DEPARTMENT AND OFFICER DONOVANS FAMILY. LOSING AN OFFICER IN THE LINE OF DUTY IS SO HARD ON EVERYONE. IT SOUNDS LIKE SHE WAS A VERY BRAVE OFFICER.

DISPATCHER
SACRAMENTO SHERIFF

November 18, 2006

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as they begin another year without you. Rest in peace, Officer Donovan. You will be remembered and honored for your heroism forever. May God continue to bless your family and keep them safe.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11-5-04

November 2, 2006

My heart goes out to the Donovan family and friends and you will aways be in my prayers. I can tell that Officer Donovan was a beautiful and dedicated person by reading all of the reflections and just by looking at her genuine smile. Even though you guys love and loved her GOD loved her best and that's why he called her to come home with him. Officer Donovan thank you for a job well done and continue to watch over your loved ones. Rest in peace beautiful angel.

Cher
Friend of Director Dion Nelson EOW 9/24/05

November 2, 2006

I love and miss you!!! Your forever in my heart and on my mind. I can not thank you enough for the love you have given, the things you have taught me, and the memories we shared. I remember 2 years ago today like it was yesterday, the first day of our lives with out you. The hurt, sadness, emptiness, confusion, uncertainty, fear... 2 years and all of those feelings still exsist..you never get over, you just get on.

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist
And directs you where to go
So make the best of this test and don't ask why
It's not a question,
But a lesson learned in time

It's something unpredictable,
But in the end it's right,
I hope you have the time of your life

So take the photographs,
And still frames in your mind,
Hang it on a shelf in good health
And good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth, it was worth all the while

It's something unpredictable,
But in the end its right,
I hope you have the time of your life

I love you!!!
Forever and Always Love Amanda

Amanda
Daughter

October 31, 2006

Hi Baby,
Two years, some say time flies, but this has been the longest two years of my life.
Chase had a ball today,he was Mr. Incredible. With the fake muscles and all, he looked so cute.
I know some day I'll see you On a bus to St. Cloud.
We love you and miss you, God will carry us forward.
Love you baby,
Terry

October 31, 2006

Thinking of you and your family this day and everyday.

Maryland Citizen

October 31, 2006

May Our Lord wrap His arms around your loved ones especially tightly.May He Bless you all.

October 31, 2006

Officer Amy Lynn Donovan, you are not forgotten. Thank you for your service. I didn't know you, however you are my sister in blue. I pray for you and your family. God bless you. Watch over us all that are left behind.

DETECTIVE LIONEL GARRETT
INGLEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT, CA.

October 31, 2006

Just want everyone to know that I will be handing out candy to all the trick or treaters in honor of Amy tonight.
I can feel everyones pain and sorrow even though i'm clear over here in Mendocino County Ca. GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!

DB
Calif Highway Patrol...Ret.

October 31, 2006

Just wanted you to know that we have not forgotten you and never will. Two years seems so long in some ways and just yesterday in others. Your family will miss you everyday, the memories will last a life time, no one can take those away.
Officer Donovan look Clint up for me tell him his mother thinks of him often and misses him with every breath, and if you want to get a laugh out of him tell him his mother loves him the most.
Officer Donovan you are a HERO.

Connie Barker Fort Walton Beach, Fl
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04 Prattville, Al

October 31, 2006

Officer Donovan,

I awoke this early this morning planning to tackle my long "to do" list...Sending a prayer out to your family was #1. I live in Michigan so I never had the chance to meet you, but I think of you often. It is my hope that reading these well wishes will help your loved ones get through their days. Someday Chase will be old enough to read these...He will be so proud of his Mommy!

You are not forgotten Amy...God Bless you, your family, and your department on this, the 2 year anniversary of your untimely passing.

Kathy G
Dispatcher & Friend of Ofc Mark Sawyers EOW 6/5/04

Sterling Heights PD

October 31, 2006

I had a dream the other night that you came home. We were crossing a bridge and you almost fell in, i got really upset because i didn't want to loose you again. You told me not to worry and that you loved me. I hate having to wake up from the dreams when you get to come home, when you're ok.
It's been almost 2 years and it still hasn't stuck that you aren't coming home. I figure if i wish it enough it will happen. Chase asked for you today...
I was picking out flowers to bring to the site of the accident.... i must have picked up and put back about 5 or 6 bouquets, i want to make sure the ones i got you would like...i wanted them to be perfect.
I wish a life with out you didn't exsist....2 years....i don't know how this could have happened.
I love and miss you.
Love, Amanda

October 30, 2006

Amy,
Well, it's been almost two years and it's hard to believe. I still think of you often. I used to love Halloween and I still do in some ways. However, now there is also a darkness associated with it. I miss randomly seeing you whether it be at the jail, arrest review, where ever. I remember the last time I saw you, you told me to call you so you could tell me all that had been going on with you. I regret every day not calling you soon enough. I just wanted to let you know that I miss you.

B. Briegel
APD

October 30, 2006

Terry, hang in there, I'm praying for you and the kids.

a cop
alabama policeman

October 29, 2006

I had the most random of dreams last night. In fact, it woke me up and I was crying. It was a dream of you and my dad patrolling together. It wasn't Austin. I can't even figure out in my mind where it was. But either way, it came to me weird considering you never knew him and I never knew you. But I guess its not too far fetched knowing that you both are on watch on the streets of gold.

Nonetheless, now I'm thinking of and praying for Terry and the kids this weekend and leading into Halloween this coming week.

Melanie

October 29, 2006