Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Motley. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

October 30, 2006

Sergeant Motley,

On this the anniversary of your leaving us in the physical sence, we pay tribute to your spirit. Tonight, the Evening Watch of the Henry County Georgia Police Department's North Precinct will hit the street in your honor. Please watch over us as we continue your fine work.

For the entire shift,
Sergeant V.T. Rosen

Sergeant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

October 4, 2006

I salute you for your dedicated service to law enforcement. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten. I am glad to see justice was served reference your murder and the two individuals responsible for your murder. Some people may disagree with my view concerning capital punishment, but when a person willfully murders a police officer, what about the normal citizen's safety out there. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still on patrol.

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

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

September 1, 2006

Sgt., it has been many years now. I can still remember my first days at OPD and meeting you in the Detective Division. I was very lucky to get to work with you and learn the ways of the department. You became a real life friend and partner. We made a good team. I wish I would have been with you on that day. I still mise you. Finally the last of the evil ones went to hell where they belong. I was hoping it would create some kind of closure. But when you loose a partner, there is no closure. It has been 12 years and it still feels like yesterday. Our work is now done, last case completed, rest in peace my brother. I will never forget you.

Det. Dan Smith (Ret)
Opelika

October 24, 2005

Sgt. Motley,
On today, the 12th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Opelika. It took 9 and 12 years respectively, but the scum that murdered you got the justice the deserved.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

October 4, 2005

ROGER, I BELIEVE IN MY HEART YOU KNOW WHAT IS STILL GOING ON. I REMEMBER US SITTING ON DADS PATIO AND YOU SAYING ALL I HAVE IS ONE YEAR TO GO. YOU PLANNING TO BUILD A HOUSE, ALREADY PICKING THE LOCATION. I HAVE SEEN A LOT IN MY LIFE, BUT RECEIVING THAT CALL ABOUT YOU BEING SHOT, AFTER ALL YOU HAD PLANNED TO DO, IT HAS AFFECTED ME TILL DEATH. I RETIRED ROGER FROM THE MILITARY AND WENT INTO LAW ENFORCEMENT. I CANNOT TELL YOU WHY EXCEPT AFTER YOUR DEATH IT FELT LIKE THE RIGHT THING TO DO. NEVER HAD A BROTHER CUZ BUT YOU WAS IN THE LATER YEARS THE BEST THING TO IT. MAYBE BY CONTINUING IN THE FIELD IT WILL CONTINUE YOUR MEMORY. LOVE YA CUZ AND GOD DO I MISS TALKING TO YOU.

INVESTIGATOR TEDDIE RAE MOTLEY
COVINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT

September 21, 2005

It is good to see that justice lives and breathes in the State of Alabama where brutal and sadistic criminals, who coldly take the life of an officer, will pay the ultimate price. It may have taken 13 years, but final justice was served a few days ago. Thank you Officer Motley for the service you gave to protecting the citizens of your community...in your circumstances, trying to make sure a child was safe. We honor your valor and bravery, and you will never be forgotten. May God still watch over your family, friends, and co-workers. With the utmost respect for the service you rendered to your Alabama community. Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD eow 4/24/05

August 6, 2005

May you and and your family now rest. True justice has been served. May God now do what He feels is right.

Peggy Dreher
Sister of Patrick Maher EOW 8-2-03

August 6, 2005

JUSTICE AS BEEN SERVED!
Although the Offenders are gone, it will never be gone for the family, friends and co-workers of this officer. Every day you live with this tragedy. But you can put this part behind you.
God bless all of you.

Lorraine Bond (Mother)
Hamilton County, Tn. Deputy Sheriff: Donald Kenneth Bond, Jr.
EOW: 9/6/01

August 6, 2005

Your killers have been punished. Rest in peace and know that they will never harm anyone again. Sleep well, hero, sleep well.

William Woodburn
Private Citizen

August 5, 2005

On August 4th 2005 at 6:26PM JUSTICE was SERVED.
We will never forget.

Chief Deputy C. Vinson
Coosa Co. Sheriffs Dept.

August 5, 2005

I saw on the news last night where the other murderer was executed. Finally justice is served! May God bless Sgt. Motley's family and friends. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian K. Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

August 5, 2005

Justice has been served

August 5, 2005

The sacrifice you made trying to help one small citizen will never be forgotten. You are a true Hero. May God bless Juanita and your children.

With one gone and the other's execution set for Thursday, Justice will soon be served. Rest easy Sergeant, your friends are still on watch.

Mike H
FBI

August 1, 2005

I salute the State of Alabama for executing your murderer. Although it does not bring you back to your family and loved ones, it does give them some closing. You are a true Hero Sgt Motley and you will never be forgotten by your family or the Family Blue.

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

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois

June 16, 2005

I just watched the A&E special outlining the story of the death of Sergeant Roger L. Motley.
It is my prayer that the family, friends and co-workers have found some sense of peace.
I would like the family to know that there are lots of folks across this country that care very deeply. In addition, I want them to know that Sergeant Motley will always be remembered as a true hero.
May God's blessings be upon them.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, retired.

May 24, 2005

Cop-killer dies in Alabama electric chair;
1st woman executed in state in 45 years

In Atmore, a political extremist convicted of murdering a policeman in
1993 was put to death in the electric chair Friday, becoming the 1st
woman executed in Alabama in 45 years.

Lynda Lyon Block declined to pursue final appeals late Thursday, claiming
the courts were corrupt and lacked jurisdiction in her case. She was put
to death shortly after midnight.

Block, 54, may be the last person forced to die in the state's electric
chair. Under a law that takes effect this summer, condemned inmates in
Alabama will be executed by injection unless they choose the electric
chair.

Block and her common-law husband, George Sibley, were sentenced to death
for killing Opelika police officer Roger Motley Jr. in a burst of gunfire
in a shopping center parking lot. The couple said Motley was reaching for
his gun when they shot him.

Block and Sibley, who decried government controls over individuals and
renounced their U.S. citizenship, were on the run at the time to avoid
being sentenced in the stabbing of Block's former husband in Orlando,
Fla.

"The Bible says when murder happens and a person has no sorrow, they are
to be immediately executed," said Anne Motley, the victim's mother.

Alabama's electric chair, built in 1927, has been used for 176 executions
since it replaced hanging as the state's primary mode of execution.

Block was the 4th woman put to death in Alabama by electrocution and the
1st since 1957, when Rhonda Bell Martin was executed for poisoning her
husband with arsenic.

Block becomes the 1st condemned inmate in Alabama to be put to death this
year and the 24th overall since the state resumed capital punishment in 1983.

Block become the 26th condemned inmate to be put to death this year in
the USA and the 775th overall since America resumed executions on January
17, 1977.

(sources: Associated Press & Rick Halperin)

March 4, 2005

11 Years ago today
Sgt. Roger L. Motley lost his
life in the service of his country and community. His brutal murder is a constant reminder to all who serve of the dangers that law enforcement officers face each and every day. All of our shifts today are dedicated to this hero hoping that in some small way peace might be restored just a little bit more to those who knew and loved him.

OMY/COP/WPD
10/4/04

Chief of Police / Olen M. Young
Wauneta PD Nebraska

October 4, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

God bless, hero. Rest in peace.

October 4, 2004

I visited the cementary today, and placed flowers on your headstone. Even though we didn't know each other personally, we were very close, my brother married your cousin. My son was killed in the line of duty also in January. I know that you both are in a better place, but that doesn't help the fact that we miss you. Just look Clint up and give him a big hug from his mother.
You are a true hero, and you will never be forgot.
My condolences to your wife, children, family, friends and co-workers.
Thank you Roger for making the ultimate sacrifice. You gave all....

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

July 21, 2004

Roger Motley was a close and beloved friend of my family - my father is a retired OPD Captain. I think of Roger and his sacrifice often. Although he was a "supply sergeant" for the department, and did not spend much time in a patrol car any more, what his actions were that day prove that he was a cop through and through. I know he was proud of his career choice, and I know he went to that little boy's side selflessly that day.

I will always remember with great fondness games of horseshoe at Roger's house, and his annointing of my father's favorite nickname: Pappy. Pappy still loves and misses you, Roger, as do we all. Rest in peace, and know that many continue to mourn your passing.

Kelly Karas

September 22, 2003

When Sgt Motley was shot I was a Criminal Justice student at Auburn University. I lived just accross from the Wal Mart where he was killed and heard the gunfight... It chills me to this day...

While I did not know the Sgt personally, his passing was something that solidified my desire to become a LEO and impressed upon me the solem duty and possible sacrifice that comes with our job. I think about that day when this man lost his life often and use it a constant reminder of what doing this job is all about to keep vigilant at all times.

In this Deputy's mind Sgt Motley is thought of often.

Investigator Tony Nolfe
Baldwin County S O

Godbless you and your family. I read the article today on this shooting and like so many others it just goes to show that an officer will do what it takes to help a child/children unlike others who dont want to get involved.
I also read another article showing one of these two "suspects" had been executed....(justice at its best)

Godbless you and your family. I read the article today on this shooting and like so many others it just goes to show that an officer will do what it takes to help a child/children unlike others who dont want to get involved.
I also read another article showing one of these two "suspects" had been executed....(justice at its best)
May your state keep up the good work! We will be watching for the second!

Texas/officer

Anonymous

Godspeed,brother. Rest In Peace.