Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your service...You will not be forgotten!

Dispatcher
Ohio State Highway Patrol

January 11, 2009

Hi Wendy! I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. You are not forgotten by so many. Please know that I will still keep your parent's in my prayers.

Heather
OSHP Jackson

December 25, 2008

Two decades have passed since your tour of duty ended but your memory lives one. You have not been forgotten for you are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 3, 2008

I never met you or kwew you personally, but I remember when your watch ended. I remember people talking about the Ohio State Trooper that graduated from PHS and how she served the state of Ohio with pride.

I hope that you know you are missed by many, including those of us who never had the honor of meeting you.

God Bless!

Trooper Michael Butler
Kansas Highway Patrol/1985 grad of PHS

July 1, 2008

Rest easy... God Bless

Dispatcher
Ohio State Highway Patrol

March 25, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 8, 2008

Wendy, I've thought of you so many times over the years. The end of your watch was a day I will never forget. We had a lot of fun in the 114th, didn't we? You were the most incredible lady, a great roommate, and an exceptional officer. You are not forgotten.

Remember Jamie, my little one that sidelined my time in the Patrol--He's 22 next Sunday, and guess what--he wants to be a cop!

God bless your family....I hope they know just how many people loved you and still remember you.

Rhonda Campbell-Minnich
former OSHP cadet/dispatcher

December 16, 2007

I attended the Ohio State Highway Patrol's memorial service for the first time this past May and was moved by the dedication the Patrol has for remembering it's fallen officers. I was also greatly moved by the number of family members who come back year after year to honor their loved ones...some who have died over 50 years ago.

My boyfriend is a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. I have always been proud of his job and his affiliation with the Patrol, but am even more so after attending the service. People always use the "words" "you will never be forgotten. The family of OSHP live by those words.

Becky Muncy, widow of Sgt. Marc Muncy
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Franklin County

September 21, 2007

Rest easy, Angel.

Chaplain Jim Taylor
Fresno County Sheriff's Department

August 22, 2007

You were the officer to be remembered today as I came to the ODMP, and I wanted to let you know that your sacrifice has not been forgotten even after 19 years. Continue to rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

August 3, 2007

18 yrs ago the only female trooper to die in the line of duty was taken from our law enforcment family by a drunk driver. Now we have the chance to see the State Of Ohio dedicate I270 where she died as Trooper Wendy Everett Memorial Highway and have two signs placed along that road. I saw Wendy the night before she was killed and her lose was a shock to all her knew and worked with her.

Terry Dountz
FCSO Retired

March 29, 2007

Wendy, I know you have a front row seat from where you are, but I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas.

Heather
Ohio State Highway Patrol

December 22, 2006

Still remembered...

August 5, 2006

It will soon be 18 years since your tour of duty ended and I know the tears still flow from the eyes of those that loved you so dearly. You will never be forgotten and are a true hero. Keep watch over your family and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

July 12, 2006

Wendy,
On that tragic night, I briefly ran into you at the county jail, as you were leaving. You were your usually cheerful self. You smiled and said hello. Shortly thereafter, I was in total disbelief when I heard the horrible news. You were such a go-getter...a Trooper's Trooper...a hero!!! Although it's been over 17 years ago, you aren't forgotten!!!

Retired P.O. Dan Cockerham
Columbus Div. of Police

November 17, 2005

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper Wendy Everett. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. I met Wendy when I worked at Circleville P.D. in Ohio and would see her bringing in an arrest either to court or just stopping by to say hi. She was a good friend and a excellent Trooper. I remember when we would have charity softball games at Circleville, the cops against the bikers. Wendy played a mean second base for us. Our department just lost one of our own to gunfire here in Huntsville, Al. I know how painful and sad the loss can be. I'm want to go back and leave reflections for those I knew and who gave all. I'm sorry Wendy it took so long. May God bless.

Officer T.T.Royster
Huntsville Police Department, AL.

September 16, 2005

Wendy-

I never met you but we both have something in common, Post 65. That's where I work now and where you worked then. We have your picture hanging up and I look at it quite often just to remind me of how lucky I am. We also have a very nice marker out front that you would be proud of with your name on it.

The Patrol just recently sent out a memorial board to each post and it displays pictures of every trooper from the State of Ohio who gave all.

You have been gone a long time, but I assure you, that you are not forgotten. People still to this day talk about you. Dave M and I talked about you just today.

Keep watch over all of us and keep us safe. Thanks for your service.

Heather
OSHP

July 14, 2005

Rest easy Trooper, we have the watch now.

Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol

May 14, 2005

No Trooper in Ohio should be without a reflection...this is left to let you know that you have not been forgotten, nor will you ever be forgotten.

Becky Muncy
Widow, Sgt. Marc Muncy (E.O.W. 04/05/95)

February 17, 2004