Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I hate these sad stories. You were robbed of so much
and it isn't fair that a decent individual should die at
the hands of such a thug. Not only were you robbed,
but also your parents, wife, daughter and other loved
ones were robbed of your presence. Thanks for your service and time hasn't diminished your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 9, 2006

We remember... we will always remember

Maryland Citizen

October 17, 2006

Sorry I couldn't do more...eleven years, seems like yesterday...

Dennis

October 17, 2006

11 yrs. ago today, never to be forgotten. God bless the Plank family.

Ret. Po
City of Miami PD

October 17, 2006

Rest in peace Trooper Plank, you're an American hero.

Proud Maryland Resident

October 17, 2006

Eddie,
It seems like yesterday that you backed me and Jay up after our shoot-out with Thanos. I'll never forget your dedication to your job and to your fellow officers no matter what uniform they were wearing. Thanks for your sacrifice and continue to watch our backs.

PFC R. Savage #0146
Salisbury Police Department

October 12, 2006

Tfc. Plank,
we will never, ever forget you....please watch over us.....

Anonymous

January 11, 2006

To the family and friends of Trooper Plank and his fellow officers with the Maryland State Police, and most especially to Trooper Edward Plank:

Today it has been ten years since your brutal murder. Trooper Plank, your valor and dedication are not forgotten.

I hope that his family is still embraced by the care and comfort of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Trooper Plank gave to his community and the citizens of Maryland, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 17, 1995.

October 17, 2005

You are a true hero for your service and sacrifice. May God bless you and your family at your loss.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 15, 2005

God Speed Trooper Plank. Never forgotten

Officer
Montgomery County, MD

December 25, 2004

Dear Trooper Plank,

I just learned today of your passing while doing your job and protecting your fellow man.

It is with great respect and sadness that we write this to express our condolences to the Maryland State Police and to you and your fine family. God gives us great peace in allowing us memories of good times. Dwell on these good memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for your love and care for all of us. Please watch over us from above and pray for us. We love you dear one and we will meet you someday.

Grandma & Grandpa Hinkle
Parents of a Deputy Sheriff

October 17, 2004

Trooper Plank, you died far too young, but you were doing your job. Your brothers and sisters who've gone before you honor you in your heroism and look forward to comparing notes in God's environment. You did well, and your family has every right to call you a hero, as we do. God Speed, Trooper Plank.

Sgt. Bill Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska PD

September 8, 2004

TFC Plank,
I first learned of your life and tragedic death in an Interdiction Class taught by Sgt. Mike Lewis. It spoke volumes of you and your love of police work, to see the tribute he paid to you. Thank you for your inspiration and love of this job. Like Sgt. Lewis said, "some people come out here and make it happen, others watch it happen, and the rest wonder how it happened." I knew he was speaking of you when he talked about those "who make it happen." TFC Plank, I just pray that youwatch over all of us, and I will pray for you, your family, and all those you loved!!! Rest in Peace!

Anonymous

March 9, 2004

Eddie my friend... rest in peace we have your watch and its time for you to let us light the way with the PROUD BLUE LIGHT! Eddie and i joined the blue brotherhood together he was the most energetic go getter who would never stand down. I know that his young daughter will grow up being proud of her father and the fight that he stood for. STAND PRUOD YOUNG LADY FOR YOUR FATHER IS IN THE SOULS OF US ALL.

Corporal
Maryland Natural Resources Police

December 20, 2003

I learned today, 02DEC2003, of Trooper Plank's life, exemplary service and death while attending a Highway Interdiction Seminar. Sgt. Mike Lewis of the Maryland State Police paid great tribute to his fallen brother.
My sympathy and prayers go out to the family, friends and brother and sister officers who knew Trooper Plank. While I know there are many fine troopers in Maryland the citizens of that great state have suffered a tremendous loss. Trooper Plank was a Top Cop and a True Hero!
Everyday the Thin Blue Line grows thinner. While the loss of our fellow officers are always tragic, we must use it as a source of strength and rededicate ourselves to serve in their honor and memory. Rest in Peace Trooper! We'll cover your watch.

Lt. Jeff Mills
Williamston Police, NC

December 3, 2003

Rest in peace troop, we have the watch now.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

September 27, 2003

I learned of your life and death through Trp. M. Lewis. We will continue your fight. Take your deserved rest.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

Trooper Plank, thank you for laying down your life to protect the lives of others. I am sorry that the people responsible for your death will only suffer life in prison...but I am happy to know that they are behind bars and will never be free to roam the streets again and cause this type of pain. God Bless, Trooper Plank.

Anonymous

Trp. Plank thank you for your service. I only know you through Trp M Lewis and I know that he is proud of you just as your family is.

spo j anthony
wilson police department