Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sergeant Tingwall your actions after the crash shows the caliber of a man and officer you are. You did not quit and did all you could do to try to save a man's life. That is a true definition of a Hero. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace and may God Bless you and your family.

Lt.
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)

June 12, 2009

Andy...I hope you and Damon are up in heaven having a wonderful reunion. He had so much respect for you and all you stood for. You made quite the impression on him and our family. I am so sorry for your wonderful wife and family...and Mrs. Tingwall...if you need anything we are always here...ALWAYS

Sabrina Moody
SURVIVING SISTER OF DAMON TALBOTT...NMSP EOW 10-19-01

June 12, 2009

Sgt. Andy Tingwall, heaven's gate opened wide and the angels rejoiced as you entered the streets of gold. I had a peace yesterday that our fallen son, Officer Damon K. Talbott, met you at the golden gate with his big smile and began showing you around heaven. It wasn't until today that they found your body at the wreckage, but your sweet spirit had already gone on. Who would have ever dreamed your life would be taken in a helicopter crash almost 8 years after Damon's life ended in a helicopter crash.

I will never forget the stories Damon told us about you when Damon was at the Academy, and the respect he grew to have for you. You impacted Damon's career and life tremendously. It was an honor to have you serve as a pallbearer at Damon's funeral service. I remember looking at your face as I spoke candidly, and lovingly, of Damon's respect for you as his sargeant, mentor, and friend. You wiped the tears from your eyes as I spoke of his love and respect for you. Remember how you made him polish his flippers and run P.T. with them because he was going to be on the NMSP search and rescue dive team. About two years after Damon's death you told us you were going to become a NMSP helicopter pilot. Fear set in me for your safety. When my husband called me in Ruidoso yesterday morning to tell me about the NMSP helicopter crash, I prayed you were not in the copter. My heart sunk when the TV news said your name. Tears continue to fill my eyes as I feel the pain your family is, and will, forever experience. God bless them all and grant them His peace and comfort. We will forever miss you, Sgt. Andy Tingwall. God must have needed another great man to patrol His streets of gold.

Bonnie Talbott
Mother of Fallen NMSP Officer Damon K. Talbott (E.O.W. 10-19-01)

June 12, 2009

God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Citizen

June 12, 2009

On behalf of all Missouri law enforcement officers, dispatchers and the like, we extend our sincere sympathy to the family, fellow officers and friends of Sgt. Tingwall. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace our fallen hero.

Scott Barthelmass, Founder/Team Manager
Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team

June 11, 2009

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

June 11, 2009

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Andrew Tingwall as well as to the New Mexico State Police. Rest in peace Sergeant Tingwall, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

June 11, 2009

God Speed brother, see you on the high side.

Detective Parrott
Gordon County Sheriffs Office GA

June 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the New Mexico State Police, Trooper Tingwall's family, and all of the uniformed brothers and sisters he has left behind.


Pax Eternus

Sergeant Wulf Corrington, #12452
California Highway Patrol, Solano Area

June 11, 2009

Thank you Andy for the many great memories, love and support you have given to many of your brothers in the black and gray. May God welcome you home, and bless your family. Rest in Peace Brother. God Speed

Agent Joey Gallegos Sr.
New Mexico State Police

June 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

June 11, 2009

Fatally injured, yet you managed to pull a patient from the wreckage of a downed helicopter. You are a true hero and a credit to your agency and to your profession. Rest in peace, my brother.

Sgt. Ben Bolton
Alexandria (VA) Police Department

June 11, 2009

What a story...what a hero!!! God Bless Sergeant Tingwall.

Wayland
Oregon vol. firefighter

June 11, 2009

Trooper Tingwall, Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." Since Jesus never lies, you have proven this to be true. Thank you Trooper, you are a hero!!!!!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

June 11, 2009

I was very fortunate to be in delta company 4th recon unit with andy. I was even more fortunate to attend the school of infantry with him in camp pendleton. I was at a loss for words when I found out that you did not make it. Although I was only an aquaintence over the years I was so sure that if any one could do it you could. I guess god had other plans and needed you some where else.
Take care Marine,
Semper Fi!

Anonymous

June 11, 2009

To the family of Sgt. Tingwall, What a loss. I will never forget what an outstanding job Sgt. Tingwall did as the training officer for my son, Officer Damon Talbott when he was in the NMSP academey. Sgt. Tingwall called Damon "Swim Boy" because he was going to be part of the SAR Dive Team and he also made him get his ICe Cream every night. Sgt. Tingwall was one of Damon's pall bearer's when Damon was killed also in a helicopter accidentand in the line of duty. He was truley a friend of our family in our time of need and if there is anything our family can do to help the Tingwall family in this time of loss, please let us know. We are here for you. Andy and Damon are now walking the streets of heaven togather catching up on old times. God Bless you all. Kim Talbott

Kim Talbott
Survivor of NMSP Officer Damon Talbott

June 11, 2009

Andy, you died doing what you loved... flying and helping those in trouble. Rest in peace , my friend.

Agent
New Mexico State Police

June 11, 2009

GOD SPEED SERGEANT TINGWALL. To the family of Sgt. Tingwall our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Keep the faith. We understand you pain. GOD BLESS YOU

The family of
Deputy Angelic Garcia
BCSO - Albuquerque NM
EOW - 3/4/01

Anonymous

June 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and coworkers of this brave Sergeant.Thank you for your dedicated service.

Sgt. Randal Williams
Ardmore PD, Oklahoma

June 11, 2009

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE NEW MEXICO.
AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG J TODESCHINI EOW 04/23/06

Anonymous

June 11, 2009

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF SGT TINGWALL. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH A PEACE BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING. SGT TINGWALL, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. OUR PRAYERS TO THE HIKERS FAMILY AND THE OBSERVER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 11, 2009

The Albuquerque Chapter of the New Mexico Military Institute Alumni Association would like to express our sincere feeling of loss regarding the sacrifice of Sergeant Andrew Tingwall in the line of duty. His dedication to duty stands as testament to a sworn officer's selflessness, and we salute his memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones in this time of sadness, and we pass on our heartfelt condolences to all that knew this fine officer.

Lt Col Jordan A. wommack
NM National Guard - NMMI Alumni

June 11, 2009

I will miss your laugh Bro!
Go with God!

Anonymous

June 11, 2009

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Sergeant Tingwall today and the difficult days ahead.. Thank you Sergeant Tingwall for your service and sacrifice you are a HERO, and will never be forgotten.. Rest in Peace Sir..

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

June 11, 2009

Rest In Peace Sarge. You are a true hero. Fly on from above as your fellow Troopers take the watch from here. My condolences to your Family and the New Mexico SP.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

June 11, 2009