Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The men and women of the Mahomet Police Department extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Ofc. Morgan.

Thank you for your service. God bless you.

Rest in peace Sir!

Mahomet, IL Police Dept.

August 19, 2005

God bless yall and may you find peace in this tragic time. Words can't express how I feel and out of respect for the family I will refrain from using this memorial to voice my opinions.

C. Gott Field Boss
Texas Dept of Criminal Justice

August 19, 2005

Thank you for 28 years of Services. Thank you for paving the way for others! Our prayers are going up for the family! Your work family and your home family.
Thanks Again,
From your Union family and your family here at the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, 201 Poplar Jail Division,Memphis
TN. (Sonya Lane;Certified Corrections Officer)

TN 1st Female Certified CO
Shelby County Jail/(Chief Coleman)Local 1733

August 19, 2005

It was a tragic day when a brother officer was killed in the line of duty. We always play the "what if" game in my dept and the responce is always that "we'll deal with it when it happens". guess what? it did. We ,as officer risk our lives on a daily basis knowing that we have a job to do that not anyone would even challenge.unarmed on a regular with mass murderers alike . We as correction officers need to stick together like a family and we all feel your loss ! it hurts to view a death but when its in your line of work it really hurts and breaks our hearts.STAY STRONG AND KEEP THE FAITH!!! TOM MILES, PRESIDENT AFSCME LOCAL 387

correction officer Tom Miles
state of connecticut dept of correction

August 19, 2005

Brother you gave the ultimate sacrifice. Go in peace and be with GOD. May he bless your family and friends. Sometimes even the strong fall at the hands of cowards. With Brotherly Love William Sisko CO2

Sergeant Willam Sisko
Pennsylvania Dept. of Corrections Frackville.

August 18, 2005

I have known you since high school. I talked to you wife at the funeral and met your sister, Genevieve, as she was returning home. I am sorry that I could not find the words to express my true feelings. One thing is certain: As I leave for work today I will be going to the same location, however, Brushy Mountain will never be the same without Cotton.

Roger Potter, C.O.
T.D.O.C./Brushy Mt.

August 18, 2005

I love you daddy!!!

Carla Morgan Keeton

August 17, 2005

My dad was my hero! He never waivered in anything he ever attempted to do. He never "shirked" a duty when it called. He done anything for everybody even when he physically couldn't. He told me and my brother to always give 100% at anything. Most of all, he took me to church and brought me to know Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour. He will definitely be missed in our beat here on earth. But he is now walking his beat on the streets of pure gold. Dad your legacy will live on through the millions you touched here on earth.

Carla Morgan Keeton
Cotton's daughter

August 17, 2005

CO Morgan, thank you brother for being there to keep the citizens of your community safe. You will NEVER be forgotten. Your killer has been aprehended and will soon face their maker, for killing the Lords son, there will be no mercy.

May the Lord bless thee and keep thee, May he shine his light upon thee and give thee peace.

CO Morgan, 10-25 Heaven 1, 10-42.

Ptn. Brad Keiser
Berkeley PD, MO

August 17, 2005

You know all to often people in this profession are hypocritical.

To see a few people do the things that got the inmates her is typical.

For the most part we all strive to live a good life, as a photo for the public to sample.

But only a select few go far beyond the call of duty, "COTTON" for example.

We can only amagine the things that he has seen.

Still yet never were his words or actions ever mean.

From a soldier for his country during the Vietnam War.

Most would not choose civil service, but most men ain't "COTTON" that's for sure!

After all of this for him to choose this hard carrier.

"COTTON" hand in hand with GOD together walked the tier.

GOD has a plan, he knows this plane alone.

He's called, "Wayne" answered, another angels home.

To the family: Wayne "Cotton" Morgan's life was NOT in vien. For myself and many others I know our lives have changed.

Rest in peace oh dear brother, GOD be with the ones left behind. Because of your example here on earth, I'am sure you will see them again in HEAVEN.

To the two I say Galatians 6:7!!!

C.O. Christopher James Funk Sr.
Hawkins County Sheriff's Department

August 17, 2005

Thank you for protecting your state and your country.

Correctional Officer Stevens
Nevada Dept. of Corrections

August 17, 2005

cotton morgan will always be rememberd for many things that he done for his family and for morgan county.its sad that it takes a tragedy of someone to be reconized and to receive so many honors. he will be missed in so many ways,but most of all on thursday nights at the morgan county jail

c0#18 judy harris
mcsd

August 16, 2005

God Bless you and your family. Your service stands as a testiment of your courage.

Tom Becker
California

August 16, 2005

Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family.

L. Phillips

August 16, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother You answered the call and your sacrifice will not be forgotten!

Bradley Levy, Probation Officer
FL. Dept of Corrections

August 15, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Morgan. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

Police Officer O. Dennard
Newark Police Department (NJ)

August 15, 2005

You have made the ultimate sacrifice. You are the thin blue line between good and evil. Your brothers will always love you, and NEVER forget you!

supervisor michael canty
massachusetts dept. of youth services

August 15, 2005

It's been days since it happened, but it still hurts us all so much.
I knew Cotton in school as one of the finest young men. I hadn't seen him in years, but he was one of the first to introduce himself to my son when my son became a Corrections Officer. I'm proud that I knew him and proud that my son was priviledged to know him. He did and will continue to serve my son and other officers with his shining example of Christianity and humanity.
For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. Romans 14:8

Jayne Murphy

August 14, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Cotton did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Cotton be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Correctional Officer Morgan's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through these tough times, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Cotton but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Cotton will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all lucky to have had him be a part of your lives, even for a short time. I pray that Cotton will continue to watch over us all as only he can.

Thank you Correctional Officer Morgan for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you and all those who loved you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

August 14, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that " you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy " about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is " I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works " around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. " Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" ( that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, " he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, " he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is " only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan " At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, " I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits ( once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, " Thank you and God bless you, son."

Officer Dave Carroll
Choctaw, Oklahoma

August 14, 2005

I would like to express my condolences to Officer Morgan's family. While serving on Active Duty, I served as a Corrections Officer onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt for about half my tour and so mourn with those that mourn. Godspeed.

AO3
USNR

August 14, 2005

To the family of Wayne Morgan. We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. From what we have heard about Mr.Morgan he was a wonderful man. May God bless and comfort you during this sad time in your life.

Lt.Michael & Officer Sarah Morris
Green River Correctional Complex

August 14, 2005

Never knew you, but my heart is sadden because of a such a great loss of a brother in Christ. Your reward awaits you with the father.
My prayers goes out to your family and friends.
I hope to shake your hand one day in heaven.
Rest now brother, you have earned it.

Officer W McDonald
Knox County Sheriff's Office

August 14, 2005

THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS BUT HOPE THAT THEY FIND COMFORT THAT THEY MIGHT KNOW THAT THEY WILL ONE DAY SEE YOU AGAIN.I ALSO HOPE THAT THE JUSTICE SYSTEM WILL MAKE SURE THE PUNISHMENT IS GREAT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DONE THIS AND DOES NOT FAIL.

DEPUTY S. STEWART
HAWKINS COUNTY S.O.

August 14, 2005

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to officer morgans family.my thoughts and praayers are with his family and all of the other officers who new him and worked with him.in this business you never know when your time is going to be up. neil siegel palm beach co.sherriffs department years of service-19 yrs.

corrections support divison neil siegel
palm beach county sherriffs department

August 13, 2005