Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am always saddened to learn of a fellow officer who will not be coming home. My sincere condolences to the Donovan family and the Officers of the Austin Police Department. I am greatly saddened by your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time, and the years to come. Although our brotherhood has suffered a tremendous loss, we know that Amy is now safe in Gods arms guarding the gates of Heaven. God Bless you Amy, for all that you have been, and for all that you have meant, to the people whose lives you have touched...."

Sergeant Richard Lopez
United States Capitol Police

November 6, 2004

Rest in peace Amy.

Dep. M. Brock
LCSO

November 6, 2004

Amanda,Chris,Annie,terry, and chase,
Being a good friend of Amanda and Chris i knew how much she meant to her children. They looked up to her for support and for love. She was a great mother and will always be watching over you all. I was there at the funeral and it was the most moving thing that i have ever seen in my life. I cried for all of you knowing how much she will be missed and for knowing how much her family wanted her back in their lives. But God wanted her and now she will be there whenever she needs them. She loved her children and husband as much as they loved her. She will also miss them. Baby Chase knew his mommy loved him and will know forever that she still does love him. I'm so sorry for your loss and will always be thinking about you and your family.
Love, Samantha

Samantha
Friend of Family

November 5, 2004

A terrible tragedy has left a husband without a wife and children without a mother. The thin blue line is stretched a little thinner with the loss of Officer Donovan. The members of the International Association of Women Police salute you, Amy, for your dedication to duty and the valor with which you fought the good fight. Your children should grow up knowing that members of your law enforcement family are their family, too. You all are in our prayers. Godspeed, Amy.

Officer Donna C. Wright
Purdue University Calumet Police Department - Hammond, IN

November 5, 2004

My wife an I will pray for the Donovan family and the Austin Police Dept. during this difficult time.

Officer J. Kenna
University of Pittsburgh PD

November 5, 2004

In loving memory of Amy Donovan:
I just went to another site and
read the articles about Amy. She
was a very capable person and this
is surely a tragedy. I just hope that
her partner will be able to forgive
himself. He is only human and humans make mistakes. It's what
we do best. If he doesn't come to
grips with this, we will have not only lost one outstanding officer, but two.
We don't get to Heaven based on what we do, but by accepting the
payment of Jesus Christ dying on the
cross for our mistakes. God bless you on your journey to self forgiveness and may you be able to receive the forgiveness being extended to you. To Amy's family and co- workers: Our hearts go out to you. How blessed you were to have her in your lives for even this brief time. May God comfort you as you seek His healing. We all mourn your tremendous loss with you.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 5, 2004

my heart goes out to officer donavan's family at thier time of loss. god has a plan for us all and remember not anyone can become a police officer, she gave her life doing a job that does matter to a lot people, she will never be forgotten for her sacrifice. god bless you all.

patrol officer kendall blanchard
mont belvieu police dept.

November 5, 2004

I was informed of Ofc Donovan's untimely death by a friend who is also an Austin Police Officer. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Another warrior has done her job and fallen while protecting our society and way of life. God Bless You Amy Donovan.

Police Officer John Mathis
Boise Police Department, Idaho

November 5, 2004

Thank you for your years of services, may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

November 5, 2004

Amy, thank you for being a true HERO! You will never be forgotten. Godspeed to you dear sister in Blue!

To the Donovan family, may you know that you are never alone. We are your family and will be here for you always! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that Amy will never be forgotten!!

To Amy's partner, may you find forgiveness in yourself. I know it's hard, but it could have been anyone and we all know that. May you find peace and remember that your family is here for you.

A Police Officer's Wife

November 5, 2004

I am saddened by the loss of another officer. I can only imagine the loss felt by the family.

Thank you Amy for your service, may you rest in peace. May peace come to your family and your partner in blue.

USPO Jay Thompson
U.S. Probabtion Office- S/D Iowa

November 5, 2004

Our prayers go out to the Donovan family in this time of great loss.
I know she is now patrolling above and watching over all of us.
God Speed Amy, Your fellow Brothers and Sisters have the watch now.

Officer Randall Russell
Colville Tribal Police

November 5, 2004

To the family of ofc donovan, i am truly sorry for your (our) loss. I qorked with amy in ceac. I happened to just meet her thurs before the tragic accident. I know she was doing what she loved to do. I could tell she was excited to be here and truly enjoying herself. She will be truly missed by all of us. God Bless

spo shillito 4203
apd

November 5, 2004

JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE HEARD OF THE ACCICENT, AND COULD NOT IMAGINE WHAT THE DEPARTMENT AND OFFICER DONOVAN'S FAMILY ARE GOING THROUGH. ALL OF US AT THE CHANDLER POLICE DEPT HAVE YOUR DEPT AND OFFICER DONOVAN'S FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS. IT JUST GOES TO SHOW THAT ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN OUT HERE ON THE STREETS. LETS JUST HOPE THINGS LIKE THIS HOPEFULLY WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN. ONCE AGAIN WE ARE THINKING OF YOU GUYS AND HER FAMILY. R. YOCKEY, CPD

PATROLMAN / R. YOCKEY
CHANDLER POLICE DEPT

November 5, 2004

On behalf of the Fultondale PD and the Metro Jefferson Chapter FCPO, our sympathy and prayers to the family and to the members of the Austin PD
Ps.91:1

Sgt. C.E. Reedy
Fultondale, Al

November 5, 2004

Amy,
You were a true friend to me. You were the person that I could go to with any problems, and you were there with an open heart and helping hands. I promised to protect you and I did the best that I could. I will never forget the good times that we had joking around and getting on each other for every little thing that would occur. I will try and live my life the way that I know you would want me to. Part of me has been taken, but you left me with a lot to keep forever. Thank you for all of the great memories. I will miss you very much.

To the entire Donovan family,
Amy will be missed by many, but I can't begin to imagine the loss that all of you are feeling. She always talked about all of you and loved you very much. I have not seen someone find so many places for pictures of you in one car than she did. All of you guided her nights and kept her strong during hard times. This is the time for her to guide us through the hard times. Find comfort in the fact that Amy will always be there to look upon us. Find strength in the fact that she did not leave us, just a short separation until we meet again at the gates of heaven.

Amy, we love you and miss you. Rest in Peace.

Brian
Austin PD

November 5, 2004

Although your career was short, your community is grateful for your service. I have great respect for Amy for leaving what was probably a lucrative career to follow her dream. To her partner, hold your head up and carry on, sir. I'm sure Amy would want no less.

Officer
Los Banos, Ca. P.D.

November 5, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Donovan's family, friends, co-workers and her partner. Rest in Peace Officer Donovan......thank you for protecting us!

Former Dispatcher
LAS VEGAS, NV

November 4, 2004

Thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family.

GPPD

November 4, 2004

To the Family of Off. Donovan, our hearts and prayers go out to each and every one of you and ask that God watches over you and gives you strength, as you now have an Angel watching over you and our prayers also go out to the co-workers and the entire Austin Police Dept during this hard time. God has another Angel in Blue watching over us and helping in protecting us as we continue to do what we love, as what Off. Donovan loved to do. With Off Donovan watching over us now, along with all our fallen brothers and sisters, We will win this war.
God bless

Capt. Adam Gonzales
Lee County Sheriff's Office Giddings, Texas

November 4, 2004

On behalf of the Tennessee Highway Patrol I offer our prayers and thoughts for your kids and family.God Speed you are A brave warrior that fought a war that many would not even think of fighting. Rest now we have the watch.

STATE TROOPER K/9
Tennessee Highway Patrol

November 4, 2004

My heart breaks along with the family of Officer Amy Donovan. I know the hurt you are feeling now and I know, too, of the extreme pride you must have in your daughter, wife, mother, sister, and friend. My son Officer Darren Medlin's EOW was June 12, 2004. He was a DWI officer with Grapevine PD. I wish to express my deepest heartfelt condolences to the entire Donovan family and pray that you will feel God's presence in all the days ahead.

Debbie Medlin
Austin, TX
11-04-04

November 4, 2004

Rest in peace ma'am. Thank you!

Shannon
concerned citizen

November 4, 2004

My Fallen Angel-
You were a mother and best friend, life will never be the same with out you. I promise baby Chase will grow to be the boy then man you would have wanted him to be. I will tell him every day how much his mommy loved him. I will tell him how wondeful of a person you were, how brave you were, and how beautiful you were; both inside and out. I know i will never fully understand why, there is no answer. God needed an Angel and he got one. I love you so much and will miss you everyday. I do not know if we will ever fully recover, but i find some peace knowing i will see you, hug you, kiss you again someday. I want to thank every one who tried to save my mother-and all the people who have prayed for my family. I love you and i miss you. God rest you soul.
-Amanda

Amanda Donovan
daughter

November 4, 2004

To Amy's partner: We can't begin to imagine your pain & burden. I want to tell you that I forgive you . . . it is appearant that Amy's family forgives you . . . and I feel confident in saying that "we" forgive you. Please forgive yourself . . . God forgives you.

To Amy's family: My thoughts and prayers are with you as are the thoughts and prayers of a brother and sister police nation. Stay safe.

With love and utmost respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

November 4, 2004