Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Anna, thank-you for your service to the Citizen of the State of New York. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

November 21, 2013

Trooper Anna, I had the opportunity to watch some of your funeral on YouTube. I'm so sadden by your death, I was able to watch your family and co workers and see how much they loved you. I am happy to know you were saved and I'm quite confident you and I will be able to talk one day when God calls me home. Thank you for stepping forward and protecting our highways and keeping order on America's roads. You'll always be remebered not only by your family, friends and co workers but by me too. Until then, thank you ma'am for your unselfish service.

Pfc. Denny Washington #1714
Maryland State Police/Retired Prince George's County Police

February 27, 2013

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Sister.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

January 1, 2013

To Ethan and to Amanda Anna's parents:
I often time think about Amanda because of the type of person she was. Amanda was definitely a mirthful individual with a frolic demeanor that could melt the hearts of the most callous hearted people. Amanda's smile was so beautiful, and her disposition was both warm and caring. I remember when Amanda was pregnant with Ethan and she would tell me just how much she loved her baby. Yes Ethan your mother loved you from DAY ONE.
I also remember our conversations about basketball, and how she believed she could beat me dispite the fact she was pregnant and sitting the desk at SP Watertown. Ethan, when I think of your mother I think of her smiling face, and that is how I will always remember her. Do your best in life Ethan. My thouhts and prayers will be with you always.

Thomas Webb (Retired First Sergeant)
NYSP - Troop "D" Oneida

December 21, 2012

Thank you Amanda Anna, for your bountiful six years of service and may your family be blessed with fond memories of you. As a female officer, who is also now age 31 and supporting a child, I will surely keep your story in memory every day that I continue to wear my badge in police service.

Ofc. Janele L. Edwards
Department of Defense

November 5, 2012

Thank you for your service and helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 3, 2012

Rest in peace Amanda. May we all slow down in your honor.

Sergeant
Los Angeles CountySheriff

October 29, 2012

Such a sad day for Amanda's Family.

Deputy SHeriff
Los Angeles Sheriff

October 29, 2012

Rest in Peace Officer Anna. Much Prayers to your Family on this Tragic Loss.

Valerie Brantley
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department

October 29, 2012

Rest In Peace....

John Ruth, AEMD Comm. Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch, TX

October 20, 2012

Amanda was truly a special person. While conducting an escort for the Wounded Warrior Project, Amanda struck me as a kind, and caring person above all else. It was amazing that such a beautiful and caring person was wearing the uniform of a NY Trooper, but I learned that she could be tough as nails when needed.
Not only did she serve our great state, but also her church and community outside of the uniform. Above all she was a loving mother, daughter, and fiancé and will be sorely missed by all she came in contact with.

SSG, US Army
acquaintance

October 8, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to Trooper Anna's family. Her face explained us she was a very happiest and helpful officer. Pay my lots of love to her 4 yrs. son and lots of regards to her mother. i will help them always. God bless them long enjoyable life

Daljeet Singh, Asstt. Sub. Inspector
Delhi Police, India

September 21, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to Trooper Anna's family. Her service to our great state will never be forgotten, nor will her sacrifice. She will now, and for always, be in our prayers.

Honorable Michael Carl Tanner

August 21, 2012

Its our watch now sister rip we got it from here.

FUTURE LEO

August 17, 2012

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such incidents. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of All Comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join them in their agonizing grief & remember them in my prayers.

Another senseless tragedy
Another day of grief,
Another day of praying
To help us find relief.

Relief from bitter anguish
Relief from rage so great,
Relief from lenient justice
Which continues to seal our fate.

Relief from heartache’s torment
As we continue on,
Oh, the awesome loss of brotherhood
Now that you are gone.

Though our hearts are deeply broken
And our tears forever flow,
There’s a comforting assurance
That now with God you go.

We know that you are welcome
Now at Heaven’s gate,
While meeting brothers & sisters
Who also met such fate.

The family of Law Enforcement
Knows no distance here or there,
And we recall in comfort
You await us there.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

July 17, 2012

TO THE FAMILY OF AMANDA..............NO WORDS TO BE SAID. THEY'VE ALREADY BEEN SAID. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL. I WENT THRU YOUR NEW HURT 28 YEARS AGO. YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS........NYSP SURVIVOR

NYSP SURVIVOR

July 8, 2012

Amanda, rest in peace and my GOD look over your family and the NYSP.

Trooper Archie Forsyth
Louisiana State Police (Troop A)

July 6, 2012

Whatever our duty, or wherever we serve, we are all brothers and sisters in this most honorable calling. We have lost yet another sister who we must never forget.

My deepest sympathy to both her family and her police family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. May she rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Tom Waller, Ret., Cincinnati P.D.
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum

June 27, 2012

Rest in peace my Sister
"Blessed are the Peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Jack Garcia, Retired FBI Agent
FBI

June 24, 2012

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Trooper Amanda Anna and the New York State Police during this time. Thank you, Trooper Anna, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

June 18, 2012

Rest in peace thank you for your service

Provincial Constable Marty Lalonde
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

June 14, 2012

May the lord comfort and guide the family of this fallen trooper. To her extended family of the NYSP, may the lord also comfort you. Trooper Anna, please keep that ever watchful Trooper eye out for your brothers and sisters. Go rest in peace Trooper, you have received a call from the highest.

State Trooper
South Dakota

June 9, 2012

TO:The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty,I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers,and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord,I ask that I may return safely,after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer ;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well.AMEN.***REST IN PEACE

Chief(ret) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington Borough Police Department

June 8, 2012

Thank you for your service Trooper, my prayers go out to your young Son and family. RIP Sister

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

June 7, 2012

Rest in peace my Sister!
"Blessed are the Peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Joaquin "Jack" Garcia
Retired FBI Agent

June 6, 2012