Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Blount for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Aaron be the be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Blount's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out especially to his fiancee. I know exactly how you feel. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Aaron is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Aaron was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis McElderry's fiancee - E.O.W. (01/03/03)

Leave it to us to carry your name brother. Your duty is over. Rest easy. Justice will be done.

Andi-CJ Student

this is yet another tragic loss. My condolences go out to the department, friends and family of Police Officer Aaron Jovon Blount. He will not be forgotten. God now has a hero officer at his side.
mike bradford
Tallahassee L.E.O.- Ret.

Mike Bradford, invest. ret
Tallahassee Police

My sincere sympathy, prayers and best wishes are with the family, friends and fellow officers of PO Aaron J. Blount. "Hero" doesn't seem to do justice to the work that each of you do everyday. Thank you and God speed!

Nikki Ritchey, sister
Deputy Sheriff Josh Ritchey, GCSD, Iowa

Another protector of peace has fallen. A true tragedy. My deepest condolences to the family of Officer Blount. He was a hero with us, and he is now a martyr for the cause of good above us.

Deputy J. Hildebrand
Mesa County, Colorado Sheriff's Office

To the family,friends,and coworkers of Officer Blount.

I share with you my deepest sympathies. May god bless all of you.

Patrolman Matthew G. Butcher
Brimfield PD , Ohio

If you stop your busy life for just a moment, look up see that the stars in heaven burn a deep blue. He is there, with GOD, and there is no hate in his heart, no guilt, no fear, only peace. Its a sad price to pay, but what a wonderful gift in return.

Anonymous

Many people seem to have less than the utmost respect for police officers and some have conveyed to me their contempt for the job that they do. This is usually after getting a speeding ticket or being held up in traffic because of an accident. Whenever someone complains to me about their dealing with an officer of the law I always ask them this question,"if a total stranger called you in the middle of the night and told you someone was robbing them, beating them or doing some terrible thing to them would you rush immediately to that persons aid not really knowing what you were walking into", the answer they almost always give is "not for a stranger". Then I remind them that is exactly what the police officers and sheriffs deputies do and then they have usually realize they picked the wrong person to complain about the police to. Now I've gotten my share of tickets and I have deserved every one of them I do however have the utmost respect for the law and those who enforce it.

The feelings I have toward the culprit who took this brave mans life are hard to explain, they are part hate, part anger for his crime and part regret for his rash act, and other feeling whose name I do not know. I am a Christian however and have been commanded by God not to hate and I try not to, but I am reminded of James 2:13 and I find comfort in God's word," For there will be no mercy for you if you have not been merciful to others", I believe and I hope that the vile coward who mercilessly took the life of Officer Blount will find no mercy when judged in our earthly courts or when he stands before God to be judged.

I want to end by thanking Officer Aaron J. Blount for the love and the mercy that he showed to the citizens of Fulton County, equally to those that were innocent and those that were not. And I know that he has seen things on this earth that no ordinary citizen will see or even want to see and that even now he seeing things none of us can see unless we cross the Veil of life and death. He has seen streets of gold, the prophets and saints of the bible, and I envy him because he has even seen the face of our God and our Redeemer. James 2:13 condemns the merciless but also promises mercy to the merciful such as Officer Blount," But if you have been merciful, then God's mercy toward you will win out over his judgment against you." God bless you Officer Blount and I pray that those who loved you the most will soon find comfort.

Grateful Citizen

Anonymous

BROTHER, YOU BATTLED THE MEAN STREETS NIGHT AND DAY. MANY TIMES, THERE WAS NEVER PEACE, BUT YOU GAVE YOUR ALL. LIFE IS PRICELESS AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. PEACE.

DEPUTY P. PAYNE
MILWAUKEE CO. S.O., WI

As I began briefing before I went to work Saturday I was passed a picture of the person responsible for Officer Blount's murder. The local law enforcement agencies wanted the face and name to be familiar in case any of our officers happened to call out w/ that particular name. I am ecstatic to hear that that BOLO can now be removed from our BOLO board as justice has been served. Thank God.

Officer Blount, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a difficult time for your family and friends and I doubt they know how it affects those of us who are in the same line of work. But if they happen to read this I hope they will realize that we are your "other" family. Much different than they are...but we grieve at the loss of your life, too.

Anonymous

To the family of my fallen brother: Do not ever let the memory of this courageous peace maker falter from your minds. As we all did when we took our oath of office, Ofc. Blount took an a lifetime of toil and struggle in an effort to make the world a better place. God keep you in your time of grief.

Ofc. Blount, we have the watch!

Never forget what others have done for you. Never fail to do for others.

Andrew Denmon, 67E
RPD

Police Officer Andrew Denmon
Rome Police Department, Rome, GA

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this brave young man. He gave the ultimate sacrifice. May his young son always know what a hero his father was.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Blount. May God give you peace and comfort in this most painful time in all of our lives. Though I never had the privilage of meeting Officer Blount, I feel very saddened. May he rest in peace and continue to send beautiful memories to his family and friends. This way he will forever live through everyone. God Bless!!!!!
Wesley, Heather, Wes and Jackson Spivey

Heather Spivey, wife of Officer Spivey

The death of Officer Blount brings back so many memories for all of us.
Everytime an Officer is murdered, it brings us back to the day our Officer's were murdered. We are a BIG family and we all feel the hurt and pain that this family is exeriencing.
Please know that we are keeping you in our hearts and our prayers. He was truly a HERO.
God bless.

From the Family of:
Deputy Sheriff Donald Kenneth Bond, Jr.
Tennessee, Hamilton County:
EOW: 9/6/01

God bless you and rest in peace.

Anonymous

I just happen to come across this page and learned about the what happened to Officer Blount. Although I cannot speak, for the wars the men and women in blue face in the streets daily, I can say that as a servant for this country we all tread very similar ground to protect the rights and freedom of those who live in this country.

I would like to offer my deepest sorrow to Officer Blount's family, his fiancee and his young son. My prayers are with you during this sad time.

STEVEN E. HARRIS, Captain, USAF

Capt Steven Harris
USAF

It is always a deeply sad occasion when a police officer is killed in the line-of-duty, but it is especially heart wrenching when the officer is so young and full of life and promise. Our heartfelt and sincere prayers and condolences go out to Officer Blount's family, co-workers, and friends. Aaron, your sacrifice will not be forgotten, nor will your senseless murder go unavenged. God Bless you and keep you.

GCPD Officer
Gwinnett County Police Department

Never forgotten.

1658
KNOXVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TN

Aaron,
From your Fellow Officers, We miss you!! And we will never forget you and your SMILE!!! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your Family.

Sincerely, 337 and the rest of the Watch

Evening Watch
Fulton Co. Police

How tragic, such a fine young officer struck down in the prime of his life. I pray for his family, his baby, his fiancee, colleagues and friends. We all share in the grief because we are all family, even though we may wear different badges and work for different agencies.

I hope the cowardly thugs who did this despicable deed are caught and convicted.

He now patrols HEaven's streets with St. Michael. Rest easy brother, your shift is done now. God Bless and be safe.

Chief JA Millan

Anonymous

Peace be with your family, courageous warrior. And God Speed to your next assignment on heavens streets. My thoughts are with all of those you leave behind -- family, friends, and fellow peacemakers. May they continue the fight with the dedication of which you so profoundly lived by. God Bless you, and grant you safe passage.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

To the family and friends of Officer Blount:

I am so sorry to hear about such a horrible loss in your lives! He lost his life as a hero, and his memory will be cherished by many, but that will not take away the pain of this tragedy. I hope that you can come together now and in the future to support each other through these difficult times, and help his son to know what a truly awesome man his father was.

It's hard to accept that such an evil act could happen, and I hope that the people who were responsible are caught and that this can give you some closure. I believe, though, that no punishment they face here can ever make up for the evil that has been done, and that they will eventually be held responsible for their actions when they have to answer to the Lord. Until that time, I hope that God will be watching over you, helping you through this pain and giving you His comfort. God bless you!

Anonymous
Mountain View, CO

Scholars say at the end of time.
A great battle between good and evil will ensue.
That is why. The Almighty God.
Takes the bravest of our brothers and sisters in blue.

Cpl. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp Police Motor Unit , Montg. Co. PA.

What is truly gratifying is that those who escape the law of man must answer to God. I pray that God blesses the family of Officer Blount.

Det. Brent Curtis
Des Moines Police Dept.