Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest, sister.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

April 17, 2025

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE.

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

April 16, 2025

I was at your funeral Melissa and saw the love your department and family have for you.

May God tonight rest the souls of all those who serve and sacrifice.

You'll always be remembered.

Sam Mohamad
Payne Springs PD, Texas

April 16, 2025

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Law Enforcement Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Frank J. Corasaniti II, Fire Lieutenant
Baltimore City Fire Department

April 16, 2025

Rest In Peace .

Det.Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

April 16, 2025

Deputy Pollard, a police officer, should be remembered not by how she died but by how she lived! A brave woman has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 8 years of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and Texas county law enforcement. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Sister!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 16, 2025

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant (Retired) Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

April 16, 2025

My deepest condolences to the entire Pollard family, and to her brothers and sisters she worked with. May her soul forever be rest in Heaven.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

April 16, 2025

Rest in peace Deputy Pollard. I will pray for those who knew and loved you.

3 How blessed are those who keep justice,Who practice righteousness at all times!
4 Remember me, O Lord, in Your favor toward Your people; Visit me with Your salvation, Psalm 106:3-4

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

April 14, 2025

Time to head home sister your over 8 year tour of duty is through... Soon the smoke will clear and your brothers and sisters who have gone before you will be there to guide you home... Take heed of your amazing courage and dedication that day not knowing it would be your last and take your place among the honored. May you be at peace Deputy Pollard knowing you will be always be remembered and may you be a guide to those who come after you...

May God watch over your family in this tough time and give them strength and love to endure...

Rest in peace sister we have the watch...

Sgt. Rebekah Bates
St. Louis International Airport Police Department

April 14, 2025

Rest easy sister, we have the watch now. Thank you for the years of dedication and service.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Officer Zachary Sheets
Coppell Police Department

April 14, 2025

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Pollard. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Wood County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

April 14, 2025

A tragic loss. God Bless, Sister and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Officer Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department (Retired)

April 14, 2025

There are no words that can say how sad I am at hearing about this. You will be Greatly missed by me and everyone and you will always be in my heart and mind.

Bailiff / Deputy
Collin County

April 14, 2025

May God surround the family and friends of Deputy Melissa Pollard with His peace, comfort, hope, and strength. In Christ's name I pray, Amen.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Pam Mainhart
Wife of Lt. Kevin Mainhart E.O.W May 11, 2017

April 14, 2025

Rest in Peace Sister.

Capt. Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

April 14, 2025

May she rest in peace, I hope her family and friends heal from this loss.

Recruit M Galarza
UCLA PD

April 14, 2025

Rest easy hero thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

April 13, 2025

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Sister and hero in Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed her home into his loving arms where she will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to her Family, Friends and all Members of the Wood County Sheriff's Office, Texas.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

April 13, 2025

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

April 13, 2025

"Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon her."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

April 13, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard and the extended law enforcement family of the Wood County Sheriff's Office, Texas.



End of Watch Wednesday, April 9, 2025.



Rest in Peace sister and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

April 12, 2025

In times of loss, we come together to honor the memory and service of those who have passed. It's a moment to reflect on the impact they've had on the lives of others, and the legacy they leave behind. Their dedication and service will always be remembered, and their spirit will continue to inspire. May comfort find its way to you and all those mourning this loss.

Retired Reserve Police Officer

April 11, 2025

Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

April 11, 2025

May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends.

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

April 11, 2025