Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You're an icon for dying in the line of duty.

You're a hero for doing what's right.

God bless you Trooper Carthron. I pray for your family, your department, and the people of Arkansas, who have lost one of their finest today.

Trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

September 13, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Carthron. 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.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

September 13, 2005

I did not know you but I am also a law enforcement officer. I pray for your family, co-workers, and friends. You are a true hero to all Americans for your bravery and courage. Rest in peace Brother. God Bless

Deputy
PCSO

September 13, 2005

Thank you for the sacrifice to help our country be a little better place to live. You will never be forgotten my friend.

God speed to you.

Cpl Shane Newbrough
Moberly Mo Police

September 13, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF TROOPER CARTHRON,MY CONDOLECES AND PRAYERS BE WITH YOU. FROM THE SMOKEY'S IN FLORIDA GOD SPEED. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!

TROOPER JULIO VELEZ
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL

September 13, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Arkansas State Police and the family and friends of Trooper Carthron. Rest in peace Sir.

Sgt A. Whitney
Yuma Co SO, AZ

September 13, 2005

Rest in peace brother.......

Ptl. Casey Long
Ocean Twp, NJ (Ocean Co.)

September 13, 2005

God bless Trooper Mark W. Carthron, his family, his fellow Trooper involved in this incident, and the Arkansas State Police

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

September 12, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer Shaun McCready
Greenfield Township (PA) Police Department

September 12, 2005

May God continue to bless your family, friends and department. Thank you for serving the citizens of Arkansas and our Nation. God Bless.

Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA.

September 12, 2005

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 judgement 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

September 12, 2005

Rest easy Brother, we will taken the watch from here... My prayers to your peers and family. Until we meet..

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol - St. Augustine

September 12, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Carthron, parents, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Trooper Carthron, we salute you. Blessed are the peacekeepers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

September 12, 2005

Thank you for your dedication and service, Trooper Carthron. May the Lord comfort your family and friends at this difficult time.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9

Wife of a Deputy
SBSD, Morongo Station, CA

September 12, 2005

Rest in Peace brother in Blue.

Prince William County Police Department, Virginia

September 12, 2005

Trooper Carthron-
Thank you for your service. Watch over your family and friends and give them a sign that you are at peace. Also help the other Trooper involved in this terrible accident. Help him/her to realize it was just that, an accident.
Rest easy Troop, we will take it from here.

Police Officer
Maryland

September 12, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper Mark Carthron as well as to the Arkansas State Police. Rest in peace Trooper Carthron, you are gone but will never be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 12, 2005

Rest in Peace brother. You will never be forgotton.Thank you for your sacrifice. God bless the peacemakers

Ryan
Phoenix,AZ

September 12, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow troopers of Trooper Carthron.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace trooper; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

September 12, 2005

Trooper Carthron,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Arkansas.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

September 12, 2005

Another tragedy. May God bless Trooper Carthton, his family, and the other officer who struck him.
Godspeed Brother

Master Detective
Chesterfield County Police Dept. (VA)

September 12, 2005

God be with the family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lt. Norman Hale
White County Arkansas

September 12, 2005

Trooper Carthon, To your Family,Fellow Officers and Friends I offer my respect for your service, my sadness in your passing, and I thank you for the honor of counting myself amoung you. Go with God, your tour is ended, and you are secure, Sir.

lieutenant B.Runston
MOGS

September 12, 2005

May God watch over you now peacefully as well as your family.

officer R E Summerlin
NCSHP

September 12, 2005

You are a nice looking young man, too young to die!!May God Bless You and your Family, You will never be forgotten!!

Johnny Hall, Deputy U.S. Marshal (Retire
United States Marshal's Service

September 12, 2005