Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family, friends and colleagues at this sad time

Paul Barton - Detective Superintendent, England, UK
FBI National Academy Graduate

January 20, 2016

Rest in eternal peace, brother, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

January 20, 2016

I really hate this Officer departed at the hatred heart of another. My parayer are with family, including his police family all over the world.

N. Anderson
Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office

January 20, 2016

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray, “Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, family and loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for the past four years. Feel those prayers. God is with you, He knows and will ease your pain.

Faith helps us see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

January 20, 2016

We are so saddened by the news of Officer Cottrell putting his life ultimately on the line. Our deepest sympathy goes out to this family and his co-workers.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

January 20, 2016

Thank you for your service Officer Cottrell. Prayers for and my sincerest condolences to family. friends and the Danville PD.

K Toy
Law enforcement supporter

January 20, 2016

Our condolences to Ofcr. Cottrell's family, Danville PD and all emergency responders. This is a huge loss for all Ohioans.

Cristian Uribe

January 20, 2016

Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ofc. Cottrell.

Ofc. V. Scalmato #151
Reynoldsburg Police Department

January 20, 2016

My you rest in the Lord God's, comforting arms. You and all fellow Officer's are Hero's!

Civilian Robert Gates
Fort Atkinson, Wi

January 20, 2016

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant, Officer Thomas Cottrell, Acknowledge, we humbly ask you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light.

Pastor Michael Greenler
Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Bucyrus Ohio

January 20, 2016

To The Family of Police Officer Thomas Cottrell

My deepest condolences to the family. I was sadden when I read about the death of Officer Cottrell. Please take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28,29 where he said that there will be a resurrection. Just think of that time when we will see our loved ones again, in paradise conditions, here on earth.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

January 20, 2016

I heard on the news that two more police officers were shot in the line of duty. This is just wrong. I'm deeply saddened that Police Officers Barney and Richey were shot with Officer Barney dieing from his wounds. It just feels wrong for any of our brave police officer to be willing to put his/her life on the line, and not be kept safe. We demand that they help us when we're in trouble, but at the same time they need to demand that they be kept safe as well. No amount of money would be worth any job where you might die that day.
I feel so badly for their families.
I looked at the long list of officers who died in the line of duty. I think we as citizens need to make a huge fuss so that law makers will make stronger laws for anyone harming a police officer, and come up with better protection for our officers. When a police officer gets shot at work its just so wrong.
I send my prayers and condolences to their families.
It is a dangerous world when police officers can't go to work without getting shot.
I'm sure our police officers don't get paid enough to accept this type of danger. Something needs to done to protect our brave police officers, so they can return home to their families following their shifts. I have heard about bullet proof material and body suits. We as citizens need to unite and support these protection suits for our officers, no matter the cost, or how much our taxes might go up to pay for them. You can't put a price on human life! These brave men and women deserve better. Something needs to be done to protect them. Its time for citizens to demand that our police officers are better protected no matter the cost.

Helen Ferguson -Fritchen, RN
Concerned Citizen

January 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of this incident. This story hits home for me. As a christian who specializes in on-site prayer for people in hazardous occupations, I have logged numerous visits to several law enforcement barracks in my county, and have sat in my vehicle, in the parking lot of my local municipal police departments, and prayed for their safety. My condolences to his family.

Delcia Bates
On-site prayer ministry

January 20, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Cottrell!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

January 20, 2016

Your service will never be forgotten. Back the blue and God bless!

Detention Officer M. Powell
KSO

January 20, 2016

Praying for family and Danville Officers

SFC Donald Hocott
Ga. State Patrol Retired

January 20, 2016

Rest in peace brother, you will never be forgotten.

Patrol Officer Joel Diaz
Beavercreek PD

January 20, 2016

Our Hearts go out to Thomas's Family, Friends, Deprtment, Community, Country ... May Our God be Near You ...
You're a true Hero , ALL of US Mothers Of Law Enforcement M.O.L.E., are so Proud of you !!!
And we'll miss kissing your handsome face ...
Any parent would be Proud to call you Son ...
Thank You for your unselfish service ...
RIP Thomas, Son of Valor, with Honor
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan, PSY. & LE. GRAD.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, Sisseton ,SD

January 19, 2016

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno- Honor Guard Member
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

January 19, 2016

Rest in peace brother. May you walk your next beat in the streets of heaven.

Deputy Jeffrey Ramsey
Crawford County Sheriff's Department

January 19, 2016

My condolences to the Cottrell family and the Danville PD.

Citizen
City of Wooster

January 19, 2016

My condolences to this officer's family and Department. May God ease their pain and grieving.

Lt. David Hoyt (ret.)
Bridgeport P.D. (CT.)

January 19, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Cottrell for your service and dedication to your community.

Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks 67501

January 19, 2016

Always a brother.

Retired Chief of Police Johnny Mccurry
WPPD

January 19, 2016

Rest in Peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

January 19, 2016