Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant, God bless you for giving your life while protecting others. May you rest in peace, and may your heart know that we here will grieve for you, honor you, and keep your memory alive in our thoughts and prayers.

To Sgt. Plouff's family: We extend our love and our condolences to you in this time of sorrow.

Sending Respects from
Asheville Police Department

February 24, 2007

Rest in Peace Sergeant.

senior deputy gavin price (retired )
escambia co fl s/o

February 24, 2007

On behalf of the Bohemia FD and its members our sincerest sympathy to Howie, Joyce and the family! As a member of 27 years here in Bohemia FD and his training officer when he joined our organization, it deeply troubles me, my wife and family. My wife and I will be there for Howie, Joyce and his family. I know Howie is in a better place, our prayers are reaching out to him as we speak!

Jeffrey Behounek-2nd Asst. Chief
Bohemia Fire Dept. - good friend

February 24, 2007

Knew Howard as a young man growing up in Bohemia, New York. What a great guy. Such a tragic loss. All the members of the Bohemia Fire Department on Long Island send our condolences and support to his family and to his Department.

Michael P. Waser Ret. Sgt
NYPD

February 24, 2007

REST EASY SARG....YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

DEPUTY SHERIFF JASON SCHNEIDER
LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TOLEDO OHIO

February 24, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 24, 2007

This is one of the worst days of my short career with this department. Thank you for the great memmories when i worked with you guys on those crazy annexation days. You sir, and your UP-NORTH personality and jokes will be with me forever. Rest in peace sir. "Was"

P.O. L. Waszczeniuk
W.S.P.D.

February 24, 2007

Sergeant Plouff,
My heart goes to your family for the service you bestowed to the citizens of Winston Salem. They shall forever remember you as we will never forget you. Watch over us now and protect us as we carry on your duties. May God bless you, your family, and the Winston Salem Police Department.

Master Police Officer Justin Fleming
High Point Police Dept

February 24, 2007

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there was one only.

This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints, so I said to the Lord,

“You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there has only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, have you not been there for me?”

The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.”



Our prayers and blessings go out to Sergeant Plouff and family. We at the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office admire you for utmost professionalsim, compassion and dedication to your career but most of the focus of love for your family. We will all be here for your family. God bless.

Sergeant
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

February 24, 2007

Sgt Plouff, your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You are a TRUE HERO. Watch and protect us from above. We have the watch now, may you rest, you have done your time in hell.

Deputy Brandon Letterman
Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office

February 24, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Sgt Plouff, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin Gibson
Wife of a CSPD Officer

February 24, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Sergeant Howard J. Plouff,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here.

This "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

Sergeant Howard J. Plouff, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are Family.” No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I honor you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

** May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. **

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale Private Citizen-Hawaii
Kahu La`a Kea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

February 24, 2007

Sgt.Plouff, you are indeed a hero, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

God Bless and Rest in peace my brother; you are clear to go 10-7.

Sgt. Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD (Toledo, Ohio)

February 24, 2007

Sgt.Plouff, you are indeed a hero, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

God Bless and Rest in peace my brother; you are clear to go 10-7.

Sgt. Kenneth Bowman
Washington Township PD (Toledo, Ohio)

February 24, 2007

I am very saddened to hear of the tragic loss of such a fine veteran officer. SGT Plouff will be remembered for his brave sacrifice, service and dedication to all. I offer my sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. This is so insane and absoultely senseless. Winston Salem PD has suffered such an excessive share of officer deaths in recent decades.

While we mourn the loss, we must not lose sight of celebrating the life. Heaven's platoon under St. Michael now has another member of the honor guard, as SGT Plouff had the final rollcall in this life. Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13).

I pray that the perpretrator is brought to justice in this vicious crime. God bless and be safe out there brother and sister officers.

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools, Avery Dist. LEO

February 24, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW SERGEANT PLOUFF PERSONALLY , I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

February 24, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND WINSTON-SALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF SERGEANT HOWARD J. PLOUFF. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

SERGEANT HOWARD J. PLOUFF YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROME HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

February 24, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

February 24, 2007

Sarge, it has been an honor to know and to work with you. Your dedication and professionalism will be an inspiration for all of us for a long time to come. You showed the citizens of our community and the police officers who worked with you both compassion and leadership. Take your rest now, my brother, and know that you have made a great impact in the lives of many people.

Officer Michael Short
Winston-Salem Police Department

February 24, 2007

I remember the old days when the drunken idiots duked it out in the parking lot. Now you have to worry about getting shot. Thats why it will take men such as Sergeant Plouff, with courage and dedication to hopefully get us back where we once were. I salute you "Sergeant" and thank you. God bless.

Darrell Cook Retired Police TN.

February 24, 2007

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy’s to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Howard J. Plouff. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, CNY

February 24, 2007

To Sgt Howard Plouff

Thank you for your dedicated service. You will be missed by your family, friends, and all members of the police department family. No words I can say will easy your family's pain as I have found. We are praying for you and your family. You are a true hero.

Brother of PO Jeremy Chambers 101
E.O.W. 04-24-2006

PO Chris Chambers
St Louis County Police Mo

February 24, 2007

Winston-Salem lost a hero and a dedicated Officer yesterday. I worked with Howard for several years and was proud to serve with him. Howard was a model for police officers and supervisors, he died LEADING his people into battle, which is the only way he knew and would not have it any other way. To a fallen comrade, friend, and hero I bid you farewell here, but will see you again. To Sgt. Plouff's entire family, we are here and praying for you.
Rest in peace, my brother.

Lt. Jimmy Cook
Winston-Salem Police Department

February 24, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Plouff and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Sergeant Plouff has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Sergeant Plouff, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Sergeant Plouff is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

SA Thomas Doyle
FBI New York City

February 24, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family,friends and fellow officers of Sergeant Howard Plouff. 2 years ago I was with a police officer that was shot and killed working special duty at the bank I work at. I know how you feel. When you are feeling sad just remember that he is in a better place. Thank you Sergeant Plouff for your service. Rest in peace.

Civilian
Columbus, Ohio

February 24, 2007