Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Uncle Terry,

Hey Uncle Terry, we all can't believe that a year has passed by.We all miss you with all of our HEART'S.We wish we could have told you goodbye.We all know that you are watching over us each and every day.Thanks for helping me on my leap test over the summer if it wasn't for you telling me you know this come on think about it.Then I wouldn't be going to Independence High School so thanks for watching over me.Hope to see you at the GOLDEN GATE'S waiting for us.I can wait to see all of ya'll again one day.I can just Imagine how beautiful Heaven looks right now.We are all just going to have so much fun being with you again and this time it will be forever and ever.A HERO like will never be forgotten.You left a lot of memories with us and we are very thankful for that.Uncle Terry your EOW thing was cool we all had a good laugh because you didn't wan't us to light the candles you keep blowing them out but it still was very fun.Well Uncle "T" I don't know what else to say but please just keep watching over all of us.

LOVE & MISS YOU,
Ashley Harwell

Ashley Harwell
Family

August 11, 2006

Dear Melancon family-
I would like you all to know that you are all in my prayers as you have approached the one year anniversary of your tragic loss. While I never had the honor of meeting Terry, I got to hear all about him from his beautiful Lynn. I wish you all the strength to smile, though I know all too well that there will be many tears.

To Lynn-
I am SO happy that we got to meet in DC, although I wish more than anything that the circumstances were different. I know that terry will be looking out for you during these tough times, as i'm sure he does always. Just as you are proud of Terry for his sacrifice, I know that he is aslo proud of you for your strength over this past year. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers... Please feel free to get a hold of me if you need ANYTHING at all.

And Terry-
As i'm sure you know, you are not only deeply loved, you tremendously honored not only for the sacrifice you made, but for the life you lead. I know you will be looking out for your family and your lynn during this difficult time. Thank you Detective, love you gave those around you, and the for the sacrifice you made. The world is certainly a better place because of the time you spent on it. No matter how short it was.
I know you are in the best of company with Owen and the other officers who like you, made the ultimate sacrifice.

Amy Jarrous
Fiancee of ofc. Owen Fisher EOW:7/16/05

August 11, 2006

Terry,

It is still so hard to believe that you had to physically leave us. It is so hard to believe that today makes a year without your smile, voice, touch, etc... I have so many things that I wanted to leave on this site today, but I am emotionally and mentally drained at this point. Therefore, I will leave you a longer reflection tomorrow on here and on the advocate site. I know that you already know my thoughts and feelings anyway. I do not let your ears get a moments rest!!! You were, are, and always will be my HERO.

Eternal Love,
Lynn

August 10, 2006

TO THE FAMILY OF DETECTIVE MELANCON:
REMEMBERING HIM TODAY AND THE "ULTIMATE SACRIFICE" HE GAVE.
YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DAY. YOU WILL ALWAYS THINK OF HIM EVERYDAY AND WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN.
KNOW THAT WE TO FEEL YOUR HURT, PAIN AND WE ARE REMEMBERING YOU TODAY ALSO. GOD BLESS.

DEDICATION TO A FALLEN OFFICER

A MILLION TIMES WE HAVE MISSED YOU,
A MILLION TIMES WE'VE CRIED,
IF LOVE COULD HAVE SAVED YOU,
YOU NEVER WOULD HAVE DIED.
THINGS WE FEEL MOST DEEPLY,
ARE THE HARDEST THINGS TO SAY,
OUR DEAREST ONE, WE HAVE LOVED YOU IN A VERY SPECIAL WAY.
WE OFTEN SIT AND THINK OF YOU,
AND THINK OF HOW YOU DIED,
TO THINK WE COULDN'T SAY GOOD-BYE
BEFORE YOU CLOSED YOUR EYES.
NO ONE CAN KNOW OUR LONELINESS,
AND NO ONE CAN SEE US WEEPING,
ALL OUR TEARS FROM ACHING HEARTS,
WHILE OTHERS ARE STILL SLEEPING.
IF WE HAD ONE LIFETIME WISH,
A DREAM THAT WOULD COME TRUE,
WE'D PRAY TO GOD WITH ALL OUR HEARTS,
FOR YESTERDAY AND YOUR.

AUTHOR UNKNOWN

LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN. DEPUTY SHERIFF:
DONALD K. BOND, JR.
EOW: 09.06.01

August 10, 2006

The first anniversary has arrived and I know the tears still flow from the hearts of your loved ones and your close friends. All of their lives have been changed forever. We asky WHY? But we will never receive an answer, but even if we did it would not bring back our loved ones. Stay close to your family today, touch their hearts and let them know you are watching over them. You are a true Hero and Heroes Never Die.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father

August 10, 2006

Terry,
It is so hard to beleve that it has been a year now. You are still greatly missed here and we would give anything to have you back with us. Your family, Lynn and friends look forward to seeing you again at the Golden Gates of Heaven. Thanks for always being there for us. Please take special care today in watching over Lynn, your family, Bubba and Baby. Your the Best "T".

Christie
Friend

August 10, 2006

Hey my sweetie,

I am missing you like always. Not a moment goes by that I do not think of you, and wish that you were still here with me. I would do anything to physically have you here with us. You are the love of my life, and I cannot wait to see you again.

1 CORINTHIANS 13:8

Eternal Love,
Lynn

August 2, 2006

You were hilighted on the website today. I only read a
few pages, but quickly learned that you were a credit to
the Lord you serve. Thanks for being faithful to the words written in red. I love that song, too! It is so good
to Believe. Where would we be without Jesus and where would you be without the eternal security you have in Jesus? I am so sorry your life ended this way
and that your fiancee was cheated out of a lifetime of happy memories and that you were never able to have children together. Life is so unfair. But for those of us
who believe, this is as bad as it gets. PTL! Thank you
for your service and for having the courage to wear that
uniform. Time will not diminish your sacrifice!
John 3:16
Lynn Kole
Washington State

August 1, 2006

Your spirit lives on Terry. So sorry to see you leave us. I've been on many warrants myself over the past 16 years. Your sacrifice reminds me to always make the most of each day with my family and friends because we never know when God will call us home. Please send peace to your family and friends. Please help them find a way to live and enjoy life while always keeping you in their hearts and minds.

Det. Teachworth
Lynnwood, WA PD

Det. Doug Teachworth
Lynnwood, WA PD

July 10, 2006

Hey My Baby,

I hope you are haveing a great 4th of July in Heaven. I know that we cannot compare the fireworks here to the light you are forever surrounded with in the presence of Jesus. But to me this day is yet another holiday that I am stuck without you. This pain in my heart is indescrible, and I cannot wait to be with you again one day. I was thinking back to last year and how awesome July 3rd was for us. I was on call for work the 4th so you wanted to celebrate on July 3rd. We had such an awesome time but then again everyday with you was an awesome day. I continue to thank God for the time we did share here, for knowing that you really never left us, and for the promise of spending eternity with you. Baby please send me some extra love from Heaven. Your girl is really in need of you.
John 3:16
Eternally yours,
Lynn

July 4, 2006

Hi Terry, I just wanted to say hey and thanks for watching over Lynn like you always do. I saw her a couple weeks ago and she took me to where you are eternally resting now. It is so peaceful and quiet there. I know you arn't there, for your soul has joined all of the others in Heaven. Thank You for allowing me to meet Lynn. Tell my Daniel I said Hello!
- Jessica
Fiancee of Police Officer Daniel Starks
EOW 10.25.03

June 28, 2006

My Baby I love and miss you so very much. I cannot wait until I see you again. Eternally yours.

June 24, 2006

My Baby,
I am missing you so much. My heart hurts more and more each day without you physically here with me. Please continue to let me feel your loving presence. I love you with all my heart and soul.
Eternal love,
Lynn

May 31, 2006

With honor and respect we heard your name read in Washington.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom
Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/04

Linda Rittenhouse

May 17, 2006

Terry I am so proud of Lynn, Jimmy, the Cheif and your family. They left early this morning to head out to Washington D.C. for what will be the most differcult time since your services. I have been thinking about them all day and will be praying for them while they are in D.C. this weekend. I am so honored that I had the chance to get to know you through Lynn. So many amazing things continue to happen around here and I know you must be thrilled about it all. Your family has also been very kind and welcoming to me and I can see why Lynn fell in love with ya'll. The other day when I was wearing the shirt your mom gave me someone asked if I knew you. I smiled and proudly said "I sure did". So many people still talk about the great person you were to this community. Thanks for everything you have shown me through Lynn's eyes. I am a much better person today and have changed the way I value things in my life. Rev Dino and HPC is also the GREATEST! Thanks "T" for introducing Lynn to your church. I am now going to church more often and feel better about myself. I am also watching your two little ones Bubba and Baby this weekend while Lynn is away. They are so cute and lovable and are getting along so well with my Teddy Bear. I am spoiling all three of them with treats and stuff. I can remember how cute and little they were the first time I met you and how I had an allergic reaction to them. Thanks for helping me get the medical care I needed that day. I love your famly and look forward to spending more time with them. I am again so proud of all your family for hanging in there through all of this.

Christie McDonald
friend

May 12, 2006

Hey my Baby,

In a few hours we wil be flying to Washington, D.C. for Police Week. I can only somewhat imagine how emotional of an experience this is going to be for all of us. I am sure massive tears will be flowing pretty much the whole time from all of us. Terry we are so proud of you and we would not miss an opportunity to honor you and all of the other officers that made the ultimate sacrifice. We love and miss you so very much. Baby please let us feel your presence on this journey. We need some extra love and Heavenly hugs from you this week. Please let all of us there for you know that you are right there with us the whole time. Please ask God to send a little EXTRA peace and strength our way...we could all use some. You are my heart and I love you so much.
Eternally Yours,
Lynn

May 11, 2006

Hey My Baby,
I just wanted to thank you for helping us to get through another difficult week. It is so hard to believe that at this time last year we were on the cruise having the time of our lives. We had such an awesome time and I am so thankful for those memories as well as EVERY single moment we had together. It is funny how I can still hear you teasing me for buying all those cruise photos!!! And I remember telling you that I wanted all of them because once the cruise was over the pictures and memories would be all we had of the trip. I am so thankful and grateful for all of those pictures and I will cherish them forever. I can still feel the excitement that radiated from you when you gave me my birthday present after the Captain's Dinner. My gift was so awesome and totally unexpected, but the best part was seeing how happy and excited you were to give it to me. Even though my birthday was not until three days later you could not wait any longer for me to open my present! All of these incredible moments will forever touch and warm my heart and I am so very thanful for them. I am also so very thankful for your family and friends. I love all of them so much and I feel so blessed to have all of them in my life. It is so awesome to be around everyone and still experience a part of you. I have also been blessed with meeting several of your childhood and high school friends. It brings me so much joy to hear new stories about you and also to hear how many lives you have touched and how many you continue to touch. Thanks for recently sending Kim our way. She is such a wonderful person and your mom and I had such a great time talking with her (at the picnic!). I am also so grateful that you are able to let us know that you really are still with us. It is definitely not the way any of us want it to be at this time. I would do anything to have our life back, and to walk down the isle with the man of my dreams. But for now...I will continue to put one foot in front of the other, strive to fulfill my purpose here, and look forward to the day I see you again.
Terry, I Love you with all my heart and soul.
Your Fiancee'

April 30, 2006

To Detective Terry Lee Melancon Jr. and his loved ones:

Please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is still with your family and I look forward to meeting them in D.C. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Terry, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Detective Melancon. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Terry gave to his community and the citizens of Louisiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 10, 2005.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD,
eow 4/24/05

April 29, 2006

I was only minutes away from you...I wish I could have been there to help! It just makes me wonder if one more officer could have made a difference. You are loved and appriciated by many...several BRPD officers I talk to think the world of you! Take care of Lynn, just her letters show how much she loves you! Please watch over the rest of us Terry!

Scott
LSP - DPS

April 26, 2006

Terry,
Thank you so much for those 2 very special days that I know you brought my way, the first 4/12/06 when I stopped at your grave and it just so happened that your grave marker had arrived at that moment and I was asked if I would like to see it and I was the very first to see it, the words you wrote helped me understand, forgive and find an answer that I already knew in my heart but reading it validated that God needed you more and in Heaven is exactly where you are and were destined to be. The second special day was 4/22/06 when I was speaking of you,your family and Lynn to a friend and she said we could go by your grave if I'd like (she didn't know you, so what would make her say that besides your spirit) so we did.....I just shared with her that I really feel I wanted to speak to Lynn, your sister, just someone close to you.........and as we stood by your grave we looked up to see your mom (John 3:16, I'll never forget this Mrs. Vicki) and Lynn (Wow! what an ubelievable women "T"). I know you saw us there and heard us speak of you. It was as if we were having a picnic with you, all of us sitting around your grave sharing thoughts and moments that validate to me that you are always with us. When I look at your mom I see so much of you, I see you in the way she speaks, listens and smiles. I also see you in Lynn, I see the qualities I know just struck you about her. I cannot thank you enough for giving me that moment, although I'm sure you were looking at us saying "ahh come on girls, enough about me" and probably thinking "Gees you women can talk!" Well sorry "T" you are just something to talk about.
You are my Friend, Hero and my Guardian Angel!

Your Friend, Kim Davis

April 25, 2006

terry,
hey buddy, this is my first time saying or writing about you. I think the time has come for me to become a narcotics detective. I remember when you and me went over to 32nd and bogan walk and shook down those thugs and got nothin, but you know. Or the time off of Winbourne that we were in the house with the crack head handcuffed to the burglar bars. You have inspired me to become a better person and a better police officer. I look at your work ethics, and the way you treated every one, and that was with respect. I want to follow in your foot steps terry, but I know I have some huge shoes to fill. There are nights on where I dream that you are sitting at your desk and I come in and you always said "whats up g" you always had a smile on your face. I remember one of the first times I saw you dressed in your gear. It was on Monet in mall city, yall were serving a warrant on some drug dealers, and when you came out, you had a smile from ear to ear. I remember you told me, this is the best job ever. Thats when I asked you about narcotics. You told me its easy and all I have to have is three years expirence. Well terry, my three years are here and Im thinking about putting in my letter. My wife prays for me every day, because now i have a daughter. Her name is Ava Claire and she is the light of my life. I told my wife the other day that I wanted to join narcotics for me. I know lynn was probably scared that you joined narcotics, but when you work first dogs, its always crazy. Well terry, im going to go now, im sorry if i have not said anything to you in a while, but i always pray for your family and for you. I know your in a safe place looking down on us so when I look up to you next time, give me that big terry smile that every one enjoyed so much.

love ya buddy

jimmy g

ofc. gewalt
brpd

April 21, 2006

Hey My Sweetie,
Wishing you a Happy Easter. I know that you are in absolute bliss being with Jesus on this day. I can only imagine our Heavenly Father telling you great job my good and faithful servant again and again. Ba By I remain in awe of how awesome you ARE and how blessed I am for sharing such an awesome, loving relationship with you. I am ETERNALLY grateful that God hand picked us for each other here on this earth. But, I am even more grateful that we have ALL OF ETERNITY to share in Paradise. Most of all, Terry, thank you because I now know where I'm going some day...see you in Heaven. Your Honor, Character, and Faith will continue to touch lives until everyone is called Home to our Father's Kingdom.
Eternal Love,
your fiancee'

April 16, 2006

Hey My Baby,
It has been eight months since you left us to return to our Heavenly Home. Everyday my heart aches more and more without you physically here by my side. I cannot imagine spending the rest of my life here without you to share it with...the thought of that is so unbearable. Baby please let us always feel your loving presence. I cannot wait until I see you again in Heaven.
Eternal love,
Lynn

April 10, 2006

Dear Melancon family,
I send prayers and love your way. I recently found out that my daddy, Wayne Stevenson knows/works with Mr. Terry, Sr. thru Demco. You sent me a memorial sticker to put on my car. I proudly did and thank you so much for it. I still cry when I visit this page, so that's why it's taken me so long to write this to you. I really didn't know Terry too well, but from when I talked to him on the phone and radio. You really come to feel like a bunch of brothers and sisters. My husband is a paramedic with EMS and I pray for him daily that he will make it home safely. There job is no where near dangerous as the PD, but it could turn ugly any minute on any type of scene. I pray I never have to experience the pain of losing my public servant loved one. I remember when I found out the news, I was on maternity leave coming home from my husband's parents home in Melville. I was just turning on the radio over the LA 415 overpass (i'll never forget the spot) and it was on WJBO. I remember hearing a Baton Rouge Officer was shot today and reportedly killed. It was the most unreal feeling ever. I tried calling in to the dispatch room and finding any shred of info i could. But of course they weren't allowed to say anything at the time. I called my uncle in 2nd district who told me who it was. I still can't believe to this day it happened to Terry. I still have a lot of hate in my heart for the person who did this to him. I know it's ungodly to but i'm only human. I have a really funny memory of Terry. He called one day while I was working the wrecker desk and you could tell he was embarassed about what he was going to ask. Well he had to ask me to call Pop a lock b/c he had locked his keys in his unit. Later after I had ragged him we found out that in fact his fellow detectives had locked them in there as a prank. I remember him calling me back telling me what happened trying to make me feel bad for raggin him. Well I won't keep you any longer. Just wanted to let go of some feelings and tears I was holding in. May God bless you all in everything that you do. And may everyday he ease the pain just a little bit more. If you need anything never hesitate to ask.

Sincerely Tiffany Stevenson-Kennedy
Baton Rouge Communications Officer
Back the Blue.

COI T. Kennedy
Baton Rouge City Police

April 8, 2006

Hey my Ba By,
Just thinking about you as always. Today was really difficult for all of us that love you and miss you so much. It was very emotional for us when Chief LeDuff dedicated your plaque. Thank you so much for letting us feel your loving presence. We are so proud of you and will never miss an opportunity to bring honor to you and our Heavenly Father. We will see you again in Heaven.
Eternal Love,
Lynn

April 5, 2006