Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We got to know each other fairly well at Marietta, being on the same shift. We were the same age, our wives were the same age, our daughters were the same age. we tried to eat dinner together as much as was possible. Remember us talking the day you left Marietta? Iwas working that terrible night and heard your call. It's been 30 years and it's still in my nightmares. Iknow your memory has helped make me a better person over the years. Thanks for being a good friend during a tough time. If there are police in heaven, I'm sure you're the chief.

anonymous
Marietta P.D.

September 21, 2011

I never got the chance to meet you but through stories i know the kind of man you were. Please take care of my dad as i heard you always did tell him i miss him. Hope yall aint causing to much trouble up there..Thank you again for everything you lived for RIP Gregory P. Mullinax And Gregory T. Thames Partners forever

Travis Thames
Partners son

April 14, 2011

This week has been so hard on me and my family but I know you and my dad are up there watching over us and guiding us through this difficult time. My mom and I start back to work tommorrow... It will be the first time in almost 3 weeks we both have been there. It will be hard to get behind phones not knowing what each call holds and not being able to have my dad to ask questions and tell the stories of the day to. Please let my dad know we love and miss him everyday, I know you met him at the gates and gave him the tour just like you did his rookie year at Austell. Keep watching over my mom, she needs you and him right now...

Amanda Thames
Austell Police Dispatch

March 5, 2009

My last reflection is not here for some reason. It was made 2-8.

We lost Greg. Probably the only other person on this earth that still held onto your memory like it was yesterday, as tightly as I do. I find it devastating. But, I know that you are out there somewhere ordering pizzas with anchovies to gross him out and telling stories.

He will be buried tomorrow, and I will be there in your name, as he has always been for me.

Partners again.

Heather
Daughter

March 1, 2009

I am sitting in a hospital with my husband and your former partner, Greg Thames.....They are not expecting him to make it.....The one shining star is to know that you will be at the gates to meet him....When you see him please tell im his bestbuddy is still loving him....I know you will watch over and take care of him....I wish I could have met you.....
Greg Thames' wife...Beth

Anonymous

February 25, 2009

28 years and I STILL REMEMBER. I remember the dark, cold night, the crowd, the sudden attack on us. I remember the knives, the scissors, and the gunshots. I still smell the odor of gunpowder in the air. And above all I remember your sacrifice.

greg thames
partner

February 9, 2009

Wee Greg, Here we are in a new year. I still remember and will continue to do so.

greg thames
partner

January 12, 2009

RIP
you are not forgotten

Anonymous

October 30, 2008

Greg,
We never met, but thanks to you I had the best Sgt. a rookie
Yankee could ever have. Sgt Thames took me to the site of the incedent on many occasions and related the incident in detail. Again thank you for all you and your family have given. It is unfortunate that there are other Officers who have had to follow your path. Thanks God for all you brave souls.

Donn Browne - retired Chief of Police
former Austell Officer

June 16, 2008

Ms. Tasha, I as you lost my husband way too soon (21 yrs ago) we also have a daughter who was only 4 when he died, just like your daughter, we also have a son who was only 7. I would love to talk to you and invite you to go to COPS Spouses weekend(sept 26-29).

hope to hear from you soon

Terry MIyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

June 2, 2008

I went to DC several weeks ago and was able to see, touch and etch your name from memorial. You are surrounded by many other HEROES. My great, great,great grandfathers name is there also. EOW was 12Dec1890. William Kittrell.
I WILL NEVER ALLOW YOUR MEMORY TO DIM.

Greg Thames
partner

May 1, 2008

Officer Mullinax your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

April 18, 2008

27 years and it feels like yesterday. I carry the memory of your EOW forever in my mind. I will not forget you and I promise that I make sure that others remember you also. I have been told to let it go. My response"WHEN HELL FREEZES" See you at rollcall.

Greg T. Thames
Partner

February 8, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

February 5, 2008

You are a good man and feel honored you were part of my life - thinking of you . . . . God Bless . . . what a handsome picture . . . Heather looks like you . . . you have some really precious gr'babies.


Tammy Calvert - Tasha's Sister

December 19, 2007

Merry Christmas! We will be taking a Christmas wreath to your site and also one to Papa this weekend. I am also going to have a sticker made with your badge and The Thin Blue Line made for our license plate. I just found out they make those, pretty cool! I love you.

Heather
daughter

December 18, 2007

Gregory
I can't still can't believe you are gone. In my mind you are still the cutest little teenager running around having a blast. After seeing your daughter and pictures of her little ones at your Mom's funeral, it made me realize again what a sarifice you and your family made. Now you and your Mother can be together at last and in peace.
Love
Aunt Linda

Linda DeBorde
Aunt

December 18, 2007

2008 is almost here. Can it POSSIBLY be 27 years? You have an 11 year old grandson name Kaeleb, and 2 beautiful twins named River and Sebastian. Their Mother was 4 when your end of watch came. Heather is 31 now and you would be SO proud of her. You, Your Mom/Dad, and now my Dad, are watching over us this holiday Season. Merry Christmas, and you are not forgotten "Gerby".....Tasha

Tasha
Spouse

December 18, 2007

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

October 8, 2007

In honor and forever memory of you, I had tattooed on my right shoulder a badge, your name, and end of watch. I am very PROUD to have it. Greg T. Thames

partner

September 6, 2007

Ofc. Mullinax will never be forgotten.
God Bless the Mullinax family, Friends & Dept.
Thank you Heather, we are all proud of you and respect all that you and your mom went thru.

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

August 6, 2007

Just a note to say that you are not forgotten. Thanks for your service to us all.

Doug Teachworth
Lynnwood, WA PD

July 20, 2007

To think that if you didn't lay down your life that night, that four years later I would have never met the man that I am proud to call my dad. I can never and will never be able to thank you enough for that. I would not be the man I am today if it wasn't for you. Your legacy lives on through him. He has never nor will ever let anyone forget the man that he was proud to call his partner. You have always had a special place inside of his heart. Keep an eye on him again for me. I know you have up to this point.

Son of Partner

March 2, 2007

Happy Birthday! The big one!

Grandmother's funeral was lovely. Almost the whole family was there. Everyone kept telling me how much I look like you. Grandmother was laid to rest beside you and they put some of her flowers on your grave. It was nice to see everyone remember you and honor you since you were not there.

Your brothers miss you very much.

daughter

February 5, 2007

Greg,
We buried your Mother next to you on Sunday 1-21. Everyone was there, including your ever faithful partner, Greg Thames. He remains close to your family, Heather and myself. You were remembered and loved. You and your Mother watch over us all.

Spouse

January 31, 2007