Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heartfelt sadness goes out to the family of Ms Cotton.

You died doing the job that you loved.

Thank you for making a difference.

760MD Nicholson
E\South Peckham.

Pc 760MD Nicholson
Met Police, London, UK

January 30, 2008

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

January 30, 2008

Rest well sister, You are truely a Hero to us all. I will not forget your sacrifice.

SSgt Chris Parker
USAF Security Forces

January 30, 2008

A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER
Lord I ask for courage
Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...
Courage to take me
Where others will not go...
I ask for strength
Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...
I ask for dedication
Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...
Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...
And please Lord
Through it all
Be at my side...
--Author Unknown

Nicola, you have displayed all of the above. Everytime I saw you throughout our tour of duty you have always said things to make me laugh. You will be sadly missed. My condolences go out to your family. I will keep them in my prayers everyday.

P/O I Shawn Patrice Jenkins
NOPD 1st District

P/O I Shawn P Jenkins
New Orleans Police Department

January 30, 2008

Another precious angel that God called to be a person who protects and help citizen all throughtout this country will be missed. To the family remember that weeping may edure for night but the joy cometh in the the morning. To New Orleans Police Department earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. It will be hard to get through this moment but trust god for deliverance.

Petersburg, VA Police Department

January 30, 2008

Thankyou OFFICER COTTON for your service and sacrifice, you are a true hero to us all.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

January 30, 2008

To the family, friends, and co-workers of PO Nicola Cotton, May GOD be with each of you. I know that it is extremely hard right now. People will tell you that time will heal. I don't believe that to be true but I do know that time will make it better. Trust in GOD...HE, and only HE, knows why he took Nicola from you at such a young age. When my husband was killed I kept asking "why?". I finally found the answer...God needed a new Angel and Nicola was the very best one that HE could find on this earth !!! For those of you still patroling...Be SAFE out there. You are a hero, Nicola!!! To quote my husbands very favorite police poem...
"Step forward now policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's street,
You've done your time in HELL."

Rest in peace, Nicola. You've done your time in HELL... Now let your co-workers handle it from here.

S. Gonzalez
Wife of a Louisiana Fallen Deputy

January 30, 2008

A true warrior and servant to the public. Thank You and rest in peace.

374
NPRPD

January 30, 2008

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr Moore 3176
FWPD

January 30, 2008

May God Bless Your Family!

Thank you for your time and service. Lord knows that not everyone would have fought that long and never gave up. I will forever remember you; not for the way you died, but for the way you fought.

God Bless

Agent G Kibodeaux
LA DOC/P&P

January 30, 2008

Once again an urban solider (police officer) gave and paid the ultimate price for the community she served. My prayers go out to your family, and I pray that heaven is now your home. God Bless.

Sgt. James A. May (retired)
Detroit Police Department
Special Agent
Michigan Attorney General

Special Agent James A. May
Michigan Attorney General

January 30, 2008

We've got the watch. See you in Heaven Ofc Cotton.

Ofc BJ Horn
Adrian, MI PD

January 30, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Cotton

Officer Chris Jones
Florida Fish & Wildlife State Police

January 30, 2008

Officer Cotton has made the ultimate sacrifice who will join so many "Peace Makers" who have fallen off the thin blue line and are now in a better place. My thoughts are with you, NOPD fellow officers, and most importantly your grieving family.

Lt. Joe Ward, Retired
Jackson NJ PD

January 30, 2008

A TRUE HERO.


Rest in peace.

Brig. Hubert Punt
Police The Hague (Netherlands)

January 30, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL II David Murphy
TX DPS

January 30, 2008

God Bless you Sister, Your Scarifice will not be forgotten.
Will be riding in May (PUT)for you,

Detective Rick Gunning

January 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Police Officer Cotton and the New Orleans Police Department. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

January 30, 2008

Rest now my sister your watch is over. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on your beat on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us continuing the fight.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

January 30, 2008

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

January 30, 2008

To the family, friends and coworkers of Nicola Cotton my heart and prayers are with you all. May God be with you in this terrible time of loss. Rest in peace Nicola.

Stephen K Cantelli
Blackwater Worldwide

January 30, 2008

Rest now, you served proudly.

Lt.
Fredericksburg Police Dept.

January 30, 2008

To the family, friends, fellow officers and dispatchers of this fallen hero:
My prayers are with you and may god bless you all. Though times may be rough now, remember she fought to defend, honor, and respect the badge that so many wear today. Like Matthew 5 says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they are the children of God." Officer Cotton was a peacemaker and she gave her life to make peace. As brothers and sisters of law enforcement we must remember that every day you put on the badge what it means and who gave there lives for it, so wear it proudly. May you Rest In Peace Officer Cotton you will never be forgotten.

Dispatcher/Deputy Wife

January 30, 2008

Thank you for your courage and will to serve.
May God Bless You and Your Family.

Dawayne Gates

January 30, 2008

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Nicola:
I am very sorry for your loss and the for the loss of a nation of dedicated officers. We all understand the risks that we take and we are all committed to serving our public. Not knowing Nicola personally, I can only express my gratitude for her service. Having just lost a close friend to an in the line of duty death in July, I feel the pain of all of you. Take solice that she is home and she is protecting us from a safe place.
My deepest condolences,
Officer Matt Daughtry
Wabash City Police Dept.
Wabash Indiana

K-9 Ptlm Matt Daughtry
Wabash City PD - Wabash IN

January 30, 2008