Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mark,
I never told you this, but because of your quiet guidance I was able to develop into an adult who graduated from college, is a father, coach and has a career. When I met you (and was your back up at College of Dupage) I was at a point where I didn't know how to be an adult, college student/athlete etc. With your quiet guidance I learned all of this. I never told you while we were there, but I always looked up to you. I feel blessed to have played with you and Eric. May you rest in peace my friend!

Bryan McNulty
PE Teacher at Warren Township HS

September 6, 2012

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

July 9, 2012

Mark,
Today you were added to the Police Memorial Service here in Grand Rapids MI. You will be honored here from now on. I love you and I miss you so much. You are in my heart always and forever.

Beverly McKinney
Aunt

May 17, 2012

God Bless You Officer Cross

D
CPD

April 23, 2012

Your life is honored and treasured - often by people you didn't know. You have given this world a rich legacy by which you're remembered.

Rebecca Breedlove
PPC

April 23, 2012

Thinking of you and your family today on this seventh anniversary. You and my son were shot at almost the same time, but you were on different coasts with you in Georgia and Larry in California. Our families began this difficult journey together. I pray for their solace as I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace, Mark.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 23, 2012

7 years, have not forgotten. Miss you bro!

Fred Watson

April 23, 2012

Mark,

Thinking about you and your wonderful family today. I cannot begin to tell you the wonderful things accomplished in your honor.

Mark Dodson

Mark Dodson
Peachtree Presbyterian Member

April 23, 2012

Mark, I finally got the Grand Rapids Police to add your name to the police Memorial Roll Call they hold here. We have gone to it every year since 2005. I will NEVER forget you Mark. I love you and I miss your laugh. I can still hear you laughing down stairs at your mom and dad's house the last time we were there with you. The 23rd is comming fast and I an not looking forward to it. I miss you so much.
Love, Aunt Bev

Aunt Bev
Aunt

April 13, 2012

Hi Mark,
Just wanted to tell you again how much I LOVE YOU and miss you. You are the brightest star in the sky, and I look up for you at night when I am outside.
Love and miss you everyday.
Aunt Bev

Beverly McKinney
Aunt Bev

March 19, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer Cross. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

February 17, 2012

Mark,

We lost another fine officer last evening when APD Officer Gail Thomas was killed when she was struck by a vehicle. Your mom and I knew Gail because she was a member of the APD Honor Guard. Another fine officer and a great human being gone too soon. We love and miss you and not a day goes by that we don't think of you.

I was good to see that one of your COD teammates Abie Camacho wrote a reflection recently, I remember him well and it is good to see that he also went into law enforcement.

Love and miss you,

Dad

James W. Cross, Jr.
Father

January 25, 2012

I played with Mark at College of Dupage. Great guy. Huge smile. One of the best players Ive played with. Great man. I love you brother. Rest in peace

Abie Camacho
Metro Transit PD San Antonio

January 21, 2012

You will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Glass-Hess
Atlanta Police

December 6, 2011

I reflect back to the day I first met you my brother. You were a proud individual, a man of respect and I admired that about you. I continue to keep you and your family uplifted in prayer. We no longer have the REDDOG UNIT within APD, but it's my promise that I will not let your service or your name fade from the ranks of this elite unit. Gone but never forgotten, "Lest We Forget" Officer Mark Cross, APD REDDOG TASK FORCE! God bless you!

SGT Derrick Davis
Former Co-Worker REDDOG TASK FORCE

October 22, 2011

Miss you brother.

Ofc RJ Sperl
Atlanta PD

May 14, 2011

You are missed everyday within our department. Please keep us safe as our angel up there.

Inv. S. R. Benton
Atlanta Police

April 26, 2011

Cross was our recruit for the Personnel Services Unit when he was hired. We grew to love Cross, his smile and his personality. I think of Cross often due to the pictures of him posted up around the department. I would like for his parents, wife and kids to know that I have not forgotten him and my prayers will continue to go up for his family.

Tracy S. Williams
Atlanta Police Department

April 25, 2011

Dearest Mark,

I cannot believe it has been six years since you left your brothers and sisters of the Atlanta Police Department. I miss your smile and you talking to me about how much we both like Prince!!!! Continue to rest in peace always....

Robyn Anderson Sr. Crime Scene Technicia
Atlanta Police Department

April 25, 2011

R.I.P.... MY FALLEN BROTHER

YOU ARE DEARLY MISSED BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE SAFE IN THE ARMS OF GOD.

SERGEANT D. JOE
ATLANTA POLICE DEPT. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

April 24, 2011

Officer Cross's son stood by his fathers casket and picture of him giving a hand salute to his father and the American flag. After seeing this my heart felt the loss knowing that we not only just lost one of our own but another child has lost his father. Our fight for justice is not over so we must continue to defend those who can't defend themselves. Officer Cross will always be remembered in our hearts and his family will always be apart of ours. REST IN PEACE MARK YOU MAYBE CODE 8 FOR THE REMAINDER BUT IN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS YOU WILL BE CODE 7 WITH US AS WE CONTINUE THE FIGHT.

SGT. M. HARRIS
ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT/ FRIEND

April 24, 2011

I Remember Your Ultimate Sacrifice on the Evening Watch as if it was yesterday. Much Love to your family. And A Big Thank You, so many lives have been touched.

Comm. Supv. Connie E. Blackwell
Atlanta Police Department, Co-Worker

April 24, 2011

I cannot believe it's been 6 years!!! Mark was a great man who had alot to contribute to this world. I hope his family knows he is still thought of often.

Inv. Walters
APD

April 23, 2011

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You left a lasting impression and impacted so many.
B.G. Cavender
04/23/11

Anonymous

April 23, 2011

Mark,
Your APD family will never forget you, we miss you man!!!

SPO Jason Brooks
Atlanta Police

April 23, 2011