Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of P.O. Donovan. My deepest sympathy also goes to her Partner that night. I understand the terrifying grief you face. You see my Partner and I were in a similar incident, in which I reversed while driving as she started to chase an offender. She too has children and a husband waiting for her to return home. And although she was only bruised in our incident, I understand first hand how you feel, and I still cannot always forgive myself for what happened. But my Partner has told me not to worry about what happened to us. She knows I would never do anything to hurt her purposely. She has told me that she understands that anything can happen. I know that is what P.O. Donovan also understood while taking this job. I know she loved this job, and now she is on patrol in a better place. To everyone that knew her, you will always be in my prayers.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Department

November 2, 2004

God speed our blue angel.

Shannon E. Bunger, Patrol Officer
Indiana University Police, Bloomington, IN

November 2, 2004

To the Austin Police Department,cadet class 109 I am truly sorry to hear of your great losses. APD has truly lost some great officers this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your class mates.

To the Donovan family may God be with you at this difficult time. No words can replace this great officer,mother,and wife But may you take some comfort in knowing that your loved one is now with God patroling the streets of Heaven so they may be safe for when we come home to be with our loved one's.
God Bless

DISPATCHER KYLE FORTENBERRY
GONZALES POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 2, 2004

My thoughts and prayers with the family and friends. Yet another member of our "family" pulled away too soon.

Sgt. Vance Plumhoff
West Memphis Police Department

November 2, 2004

Amy, as you now know, Jesus Loves You, so do we. Prayers for the family, and your partner.



Only Bosco knows the pain...

Ret Officer RB WAde
Richmond, Va Police

November 2, 2004

Amy,
Thank-you for being a good friend throughout the academy and while out on the streets. You made me laugh as much as I made you laugh. I will always remeber our last conversation we had at arrest review. The smile and glow you had on your face when you were telling me how awesome your husband is and how funny your little boy was, when he was yelling,"Chase stuck, Chase stuck!" I shall miss our little conversations we had whenever we ran into eachother. My prayers, along with that of my family go out to you and your family. I am sorry I could not have been there to help you, my heart hurts and my eyes cry. I will miss you Sweet Lady "D" and I am truly sorry I could not have been there for you during your time of need as I said I would be during the academy. I know the whole incident was in God's hands, and that he needed you with him in heaven, but I still have to say I am sorry. I will miss you my friend, my sister and I will never forget you or your family. Thank you again for being a friend...Good Night and Semper FI.

PO
Austin Police Department

November 2, 2004

No words can take away the pain, but our prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace, you have fought the good fight and will not be forgotten

Officer John Mitchell
Nichols Hills, OK Police Department

November 2, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Amy Donavan's family, friends, and co-workers with the Austin Police Department.

Rest in peace our sister in blue. The watch is now ours.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

November 2, 2004

May GOD bless your family and friends at this terrible time and also, your partner, who will need all of our love and prayers. Rest in peace and thank you for protecting the people in Austin , just as my nephew did in Huntington, Texas.

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

November 2, 2004

TO OFFICER DONOVANS FAMILY, CO WORKERS AND FRIENDS, AMY'S SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US AND WILL LOOK DOWN TO KEEP US SAFE

CPL J. KING
ALEXANDRIA, LA P.D. STREET CRIMES

November 2, 2004

As a Pastor my Heart goes to you and your Family but God need all of his Angel Just Remember this Now the Department and the Family has a Meamber in Heaven. Now you have someone on the inside to help you in

Victor Byrd Patrolman
Texas State Techincal College

November 1, 2004

I hate to pull up this page to see another memorial added. God, be with this family and her family of blue.

God Bless you all!

Wisner, Louisiana

November 1, 2004

The urgent calling of nature longs to be tested, seeks to be challenged beyond itself. The warrior within us beseeches Mars, the god of War, to deliver us to that crucial battlefield that will redeem us into the terrifying immediacy of the moment. We want to face our Goliath so we may be reminded that the warrior David is alive, in us. We pray to the war gods to guide us to the walls of Jerrico so we may dare the steadfastness and strength of our trumpet call. We aspire to be defeated in battle by powers so much greater than ourselves, so that the defeat itself will have made us larger than when we arrived. We long for the encounter that will ultimately empower us with dignity and honor....Be not mistaken: the longing is there and it's terrible and beautiful and tragic. (Richard Heckler)

November 1, 2004

Ofc. Donovan Im so sorry for your loss god bless you and your family.

Det. Tony Brisinte
Orange Co Sheriff Orlando FL

November 1, 2004

May God bless you and keep you in his arms. Thoughts and prayers to Amy's family during their loss.

Hayes

November 1, 2004

That could have easily happened to anyone of us who works for a living. I am so sorry to Off Donovan's families, both at home and the Police family of Austin. I am also extremely sorry to the officer driving the patrol car. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope you are also receiving the support we would all want if it was us.

Officer Tim Nichols
San Francisco PD

November 1, 2004

GOD BLESS POLICE OFFICER AMY DONOVAN AND HER FAMILY AND THE ENTIRE AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THIS MOST TRAGIC TIME. I GUESS GOD NEEDED NEEDED ANOTHER GOOD BLUE ANGEL FOR THE HIS FORCE IN THE SKY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Detective Paul Pearo
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 1, 2004

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Donovan my prayers are with you. My son was accidently killed by another officer in January 04. There is nothing I can say that will make things better, I wish it was that easy. I know that I kept thinking how much Clint loved being a police officer and would not have traded places with anyone.
Officer Donovan your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Look Clint up for me tell him that his Mama "Loves him the most," you'll get a laugh out of him, and he'll know what it means.

Connie Barker
Mother of P.O. Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

November 1, 2004

My heart goes out to all the families, and friends of this beautiful lady. My son is also a police officer, and these people are to be commended for putting their life on the line for us. God bless you all, and you have my heartfelt prayers.

mother of a police officer
Austin Police Dept.

November 1, 2004

Thank you for serving your community. May God bless you, your police department and your family. Your efforts will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

Detective Armando Sotero
North Miami Beach Police Department

November 1, 2004

To Officer Donoban family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you.


God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

November 1, 2004

Thank You Officer Donovan, You are a true American Hero. May God bless your little ones and the others you had to leave behind. Godspeed.

Detective T. Henshaw
Bell Gardens Police Dept., CA.

November 1, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Officer Donovan's loved ones, co-workers and friends. May you draw strength from each other at this difficult time. Officer Donovan, thank you for your dedicated service. Rest in peace.

A citizen

November 1, 2004

Amazing grace. How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.

Hold strong, Family, Friends and PARTNER, many are here for you.

just a kind heart....

November 1, 2004

Being the daughter of a Retired Police Officer I am deeply saddened by this loss. My God be your Captain and his angles your fellow officers. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron and Dena Bell

November 1, 2004