Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mark, his family and friends. Your sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

November 30, 2004

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Corporal Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin Oregon

November 30, 2004

My heart aches everytime I see a new name here. It is outrageous and unfair that this should happen to any family. Whatever you do to get through this situation I wish you the support and love to do it. I hope Brandy meets Mark in heaven and they can cruise the highways together.

Sara Winfield
Wife of Brandy EOW 10-14-04

November 30, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

November 30, 2004

MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF MARK..RIP MARK...THE STATE HAS YOUR BACK REGARDING THAT SCUM BUCKET THAT CAUSED ALL OF US THIS PAIN..

OFFICER
MPD

November 30, 2004

Your watch is over, rest in peace. One day we will meet. Thank you for your dedication...

Cpl. G.A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol

November 29, 2004

With a heavy heart I extend my sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Vance. May God give you peace and guidance at this most difficult time. Although I never got the opportunity to meet Mark, it's devastating to know another brother has fallen. To my brothers at Bristol PD, keep the faith, continue to walk that thin line just as Mark would want us to do. Rest easy Mark, in your memory we'll continue to walk that line.

Officer Kenni Carter
Greeneville Police Department

November 29, 2004

My thoughts and prayers to the family of Police Officer Vance. May your memory live forever, fellow Officer.

MPOIII Hicks
High Point, NC PD

November 29, 2004

I know the grace of GOD is with you. I pray for your family, friends and Dept.

Officer Brian Wyatt
Louisville Metro Police Dept.

November 29, 2004

Rest in peace my Brother. To the family, I wish to offer my most sincere condolensces for your loss.

Trp. Mark Self & K-9 Hondo
T.H.P.

November 29, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this brave brother in blue. Your services here on earth have been duly recognized. You will forever be remembered. I pray that God gives your daughter the faith and strength in the days and years to come. God has taken you in his arms and we may never know why. But your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sean Hoover
Ft. Myers Police Department

November 29, 2004

We send our thoughts and condolences to the family of Officer Vance, to the community and the Bristol Police Department. When "one" falls, we all mourn the loss... Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer S. Hollingsworth
Kendallville, Indiana Police Dept.

November 29, 2004

Justice will be served...

On Earth and in Heaven.
Rest Easy Officer Vance

Rookie Officer
UNTPD

November 29, 2004

My heart and prayers are with this fine officer's mother, brother and especially his young daughter as well as his friends and department. God bless you all. May this young girl know always what a true HERO her dad is.

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

November 29, 2004

I am sorry for the loss of another hero. I will keep praying for all police officers and thier families. Thank you for keeping us safe. God bless you Officer Vance.

Tyler Eads
son of a Police Officer

November 29, 2004

My deepest sympothy goes out to the family of Officer Vance. God bless you.

Deputy Chris Price and K-9 Echo
Hawkins County Sheriffs Department

November 29, 2004

Thank you Officer Vance for your dedication, commitment, and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Police Officer District 5
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

November 29, 2004

On behalf of New York City, we would like to send our condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Police Office Vance. We will all continue to do the work we were called to do with heavy hearts, knowing another brave man gave his life for his fellow man. REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

Police Officer Marinello
NYPD

November 29, 2004

Farewell for now Brother. Thank you for your service, faithfulness & dedication to duty above and beyond the call. You are now one up on us who remain behind for now you see Him as He is. Rest now and know your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marsha's (Retd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

November 29, 2004

Go rest high brother, your work here on Earth is done. Our prayers go out to your family, friends and the department for which you served.

Trooper
NC STATE HIGHWAY PATROL

November 29, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Vance. Having lost one of our own this year (Deputy Michael Arruda, EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain you are experiencing. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grives with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

November 29, 2004

Never forgotten.

1658
KPD/SOS

November 29, 2004

My heart aches everytime I see another HERO lost! Your family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers at this terible time. Thank you, Sir, for your service and dedication to protecting. I have the utmost respect for all LEO's who put their life on the line everyday for us. May GOD bless each and everyone of you.

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

November 29, 2004

My sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Vance; may he rest in peace.

Linda
sister of Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

November 29, 2004

NO FAREWELL WORDS WERE SPOKEN
NO TIME TO SAY GOOD-BYE
YOU WERE GONE BEFORE WE KNEW IT
AND ONLY GOD KNOWS WHY.

no call is every routine anymore. God bless you and your family Officer Vance. Keep watching over us, your time in hell is over!! YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!

Justin W Yohe, Dispatcher
Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne

November 29, 2004