Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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 blonde 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."

Originally Posted By:
Officer Dave Carroll
Choctaw, Oklahoma

July 15, 2007

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO OUR PROFESSION.

SINCERELY,
CPL. J.W. LOWDER
NORTH CAROLINA

CPL. J.W. LOWDER
UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

July 12, 2007

ALL I WANT TO SAY IS EVERYDAY I THINK OF YOU ME AND MY SON

Tahirah carter
MY FIRST LOVE

July 4, 2007

I'LL NEVER FORGET WHAT WE SHARED, I LOVE YOU, AND MISS YOU SO MUCH. YOU WILL FOREVER LIVE IN MY HEART.

FOREVER YOURS.

July 3, 2007

Man I miss you so much thanks for always being a great friend. R.I.P I love You man.

Timothy Crawford
God Brother

July 2, 2007

I haven't spent a lot of time this year reading the memorials of the fallen officers, mainly because it saddens me that so many great men and women have fallen. It's a terrible thing that so many great lives were cut so short. As a fallen officer survivour, my heart goes out to all those that knew and loved Detective Chesley. Know that you are not alone in this journey that you walk and that Troy will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg.

Detective Chesley, thank you for helping to make this world a safer place. If you run into my late fiance Dennis up there give him a hug for all of us down here. It's been just over four years and we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne
"Forever Loving & Missing 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

July 2, 2007

HEY TROY, JUST DROPING A LINE TO LET YOU KNOW THAT WE WENT TO THE PARK LAST WEEK AND BELIEVE ME YOU WERE MISSED. TONY AND I TRIED TO CARRY IT LIKE WE ALL USED TOO , BUT WE WERE MISSING SOMETHING, YOU . MY BROTHER WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH , I TOOK TROY AND TRAYVON WITH ME , WE HAD FUN. TROY EVEN GOT IN THE WATER THIS TIME. I KNOW YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME. BUT YOU COULD SEE IT ON EVERYONE FACE THAT THEY WERE THINKING ABOUT YOU. I MISS YOU MY BROTHER AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I MISS YOUR PRESENTS , YOUR LAUGHTER. AND YOUR CRAZY WAYS. BUT YOU MIGHT BE GONE , BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. IT FEELS LIKE YESTERDAY THAT I TALKED TO YOU AND WE LAUGHED. I CAN STILL HEAR YOU SAY " WHY YOU DO THAT. LIKE I MADE YOU MAD. AND I ALWAYS DID. BUT WHAT IS A BROTHER FOR IF HE DOES NOT MAKE YOU MAD. WELL I HAVE TO GO SO REST EASY MY BROTHER , REST EASY.....

DUBIE
BROTHER

July 1, 2007

Talking about you always puts a smile on my face until I realize I can't pick up the phone to call you. It's been five months since you were taking away from your friends and family but it feels like an eternity. I'm just glad I got a chance to know the man that was T-ROY (is what they call me) and I know that you are watching over us everyday. Until we meet again, my friend, know that you are loved by many and missed even more.

Kat
Friend

June 21, 2007

You are missed so much!!

June 20, 2007

Happy Fathers Day Det. Chesley, I am thinking of your children today and your family. I know you are missed dearly. If you are able, show them a sign to let them know that you are still with them and will guide and protect them. I do keep them in my prayers. I hope you and Brian keep watch over your fellow officers. The streets of Baltimore get worse and worse everyday. God Bless you for the work you did to protect the streets of Baltimore City.

lorrie winder
wife of ofc. Brian Winder EOW 7-3-04

June 17, 2007

Hey waz up .... its me again. here to just drop a line. Troy i still feel your presents and know that your here with me. Its sstill hard to know that your gone. Its like it was yesterday that I talked to you , and I still remember the last time we talked. Its still fresh in my head. I hold your memory close to me heart. and to know that you never changed from when we were kids. I can honestly say that Troy. But remember i knew all of your real nick names. Ya-Ya.. Ut-ma, and my favorite, " Dubie Little Brother". But just know that your memories live on in me forever, my brother. I love you and always known that you loved me back. protect me while i make my two week Army trip. I know thatyour right there with me. holla at ya later. rest easy my brother.... rest easy.

Dubie
Brother

June 6, 2007

Thank you for your service and tremendous sacrifice. It takes a different breed to live and work the streets of Baltimore. God Bless you and your family.

D MacNeill
former maryland police officer

June 5, 2007

Thanks For everything now you can protect and serve us from heaven. I feel safer knowing your watching over.

Petty officer Allen
US MARINE/ Friend

June 3, 2007

Hey Troy,
Still thinking about you no matter how hard I try not to because the reality of it all is, you are still gone away. As I sit at the computer I think of everything I knew about you and I wouldn't change anything at all. It's hard not to sound redundant when you have so many people that loved you but I really, really miss you so much. Words alone can not describe it but you of all people know my heart and that is where I will always keep you. I remember when you used to cut your grass in the summertime, you hated it. You would be all sweaty and your face would be balled up and I would just laugh and hand you your country time and you would say,"thank you very much," with a big old smile on your face. I know you are in a better place but that doesn't stop all these emotions I have from running through me about you. You always told me you were unforgettable and a stand up kinda guy. I just know it now more than ever. I love you and still continue to pray for your loved ones.

Katherine
friend

May 31, 2007

YOU PUT OFF PICKING ME UP AND NOW YOUR GONE AWAY FOREVER

DATWANN
COUSIN

May 27, 2007

Troy-
We miss you so much. Please continue to visit us in the spirit because we all need you. The children are representing you well, as they always have.

Family and Friend, Brandy

May 23, 2007

Dear Troy Just stopping by to say that I REALLY MISS YOU. Troy not a day goes by that I don"t see your face. Everyday when I get in my truck your face looks at me from the obituary that is over my sunvisor. I smile because I can still hear you saying "I'm watching you Aunt Nook"(SMILE) Troy as the weather gets warmer and the family cookouts begin I know that your spirit will be there waiting for someone to fix you a plate. I believe that your smile is one of the stars that light up the night. you impacted a lot of people in life Troy.I know this because of all the wonderful things that I hear about you .Troy you may be gone in body but your spirit will forever live on.Love Forever Aunt Nook

Aunt Nookie

May 21, 2007

Hi Troy,

I had a dream about you last night, and it was so real that I woke up this morning thinking that I could pick up the phone and call you. Of course when I woke up, that wasn't the case. You have no idea how much you are missed. I didn't have any idea that I would ever have to deal with missing you so much. It's crazy that we just assume that people will always be around, and that someone's life should not have been taken so foolishly. The only peace I have is knowing that you are a lot better off than we are right now. I remember our last conversation, and it saddens me that we didn't follow up like we said we would. I'm just glad that I was given the opportunity to tell you how I felt, and I'm even more thankful, that I was blessed by having you be a part of my life. I really miss u!!!

Lisa
Friend

May 18, 2007

Wow Troy even in your passing you are still touching people's lives. You are truly amazing and you are truly loved by so many people. I think about the last time I talked to you and it just makes me sad because I didn't know that would be the last time I would hear you laugh or listen to your voice. There will always be a place in my heart for you and until we meet again I will remember your heart melting smile. Words can't explain how much I miss you but I feel you around me telling me that you are okay. As always I continue to pray for your family and friends.

kat
friend

May 16, 2007

The memory of a good person is a blessing
Proverb 10:7

My thoughts and prayers to the family and co-workers of Detective Chesley. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

May 15, 2007

Rest in Peace brother! Heart felt condolence to your family!

Officer Matt Lyons
Oceanside, Ca. PD

May 13, 2007

Hey Troy,

What's up man? I'm just chillin, you know me. I'm still in shock how that !R^Y#!YQ took my boy away from his friends and family. I try to redirect my anger towards positive thoughts but you know how hard that is. I'm sitting here playing with my son on the computer and showing him your pics and telling him how daddy misses his friend. Take care man and i'll check back on you tomorrow....

Tony Lovette
Friend

May 11, 2007

HEY TROY,
HOW ARE YOU DOING TODAY? I KNOW THAT YOUR WATCHING OVER ME. I STILL HEAR YO SAYING" WHY YOU DO THAT! AND LIKE ALWAYS I SAY " I DON'T KNOW". BUT I STILL FEEL YOU PRESENTS AROUND ME. I STILL HAVE A LOT OF UNANSWERED QUESTIONS , THAT I KNOW THAT ONE DAY YOU WILL ANSWER. BUT MY BROTHER , I MISS YOU SO MUCH WORDS COULD NOT EXPLAIN. HOW DOES ONE COPE WITH THE LOST OF A BROTHER? ONE THAT YOUR CLOSE TO. TROY, DAYS GOES ON AND I WISH THAT I COULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING TO PREVENT EVERYTHING BUT I'M NOT SUPERMAND . AT TIMES I WISH I WAS. MAN YOU JUST DON'T KNOW HOW I FEEL. I FEEL LONLEY WITH OUT YOU . I TRY TO KEEP MYSELF BUSY , BUT IT DON'T WORK. TROY ITS HARD MAN AND ONLY YOU CAN TALK TO ME .TO LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO. I'M LOST. I TRY TO KEEP MOMMY TOGETHER BUT I'M BREAKING MY SELF HERE I NEED MY BROTHER BACK . IN MY PHONE I STILL HAVE YOUR NUMBER AND AT TIMES I LOOK AT IT AND SAY LET ME CALL TROY. BUT I CATCH MYSELF. YOU JUST DON'T KNOW HOW MANY LIVES YOU HAVE TOUCHED IN YOUR LIFE TIME DO YOU ? A LOT!THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT SOMEONE STILL TELL ME SORRY ABOUT YOUR BROTHER , BUT WHAT THEY DON'T KNOW IS NA!!! HE IS STILL HERE WITH ME. TROY UNTIL WE TALK AGAIN ....... REST EASY MY BROTHER REST EASY.......

Dubie
Brother

May 10, 2007

Though I'm sure we're not related, sharing the same name is special. I want to thank you for your service and my prayers will be with your family. I visit this web site for a my friend Deputy Jason Lopez, who was killed in the line of duty on May 4, 2001 in Arizona. Your badge turned into another star when your shift ended here, thanks for lighting up the sky just a little bit more for us.

Officer A. Chesley
Pinal Co. Adult Proabtion, Arizona

May 5, 2007

Hey Troy,

It's only been four months and it seems like forever. We are still trying to cope with the change. Things on this end aren't the best right now but we are maintaining. We just wanted you to know that we continue to hold you close.
MISSING YOU!!!

Sister / Friend

May 5, 2007