Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We miss you.

Mom and Dad

James and Teresa Cross
Fathwer and Mother

February 16, 2010

Mark
You are on my mind today and I just wanted you to know it.
I love you and miss you so much.
Aunr Bev

Beverly McMinney
Aunt

February 15, 2010

I MISS YOU MARK... I WAS THINKING ABOUT ALL THE TIMES IN THE ACADEMY YOU HELP ME GET THROUGH. ALL THOSE MILES RUN WHERE YOU RAN WITH BESIDE ME TO KEEP ME MOVING WITH THE CLASS. YOU AND ME DID TRAINING BOXING THE GYM FOR AND YOU HIT ME SO HARD THAT YOU ALMOST KNOCK ME OUT BUT WE FOUGHT SO HARD THAT THE SGT MADE US STOP AND SHAKE HAND CUS THEY THOUGHT WE WAS MAD AT EACH OTHER .I REMEMBER AT HELL WEEK WITH SWAT, THEY GAVE YOU THE NAME "ALL DAY" BECAUSE WHEN THEY ASKED HOW MANY PULL-UP YOU CAN DO.. THAT WHATS YOU SAID TO THEM. MAN I MISS YOU..YOU USE TO STOP BY MY EXTRA JOB IN ZONE 5 AND WE JUST TALK ABOUT OUR KIDS. YOU WANT TO GO TO DISNEYLAND AND I WAS SUPPOSE TO GET BACK WITH YOU WITH PRICES. DAM I WISH WILL COULD HAD TAKING THAT TRIP WITH YOU AND OUR FAMILY. I SHOULD HAVE BEING AT WORK THAT DAY WITH MY TEAM...RIDING THAT SAME AREA...SAME BEAT. THAT WAS OUR AREA OF FOCUS ALSO FOR THAT WEEK.I'M SO SORRY CROSS...I SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE. IT'S NOT A DAY I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU..I MISS YOU MY FRIEND AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.

Rudolph Mitchell
Former APD/ CLASS 171 MEMBER

December 29, 2009

Happy Birthday Mark, I love you.
I wish I could give you a big hug and a kiss. I think about you all the time.I miss you so much. I love you. Happy Birthday Baby
Love,
Aunt Bev

Beverly McKinney
Aunt

October 23, 2009

Just thinking of you Mark. We miss you.

Love,

Dad

James Cross
Father

August 18, 2009

Mark,

Hey buddy, just sitting here thinking of the good times we had working morning watch in Zone 5. Know that you are not forgotten. You were a great cop and friend and will always be missed.
See you again brother.

Troy Cox
Atl PD 1990-2002

May 4, 2009

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOUR MEMORY LIVES ON.

INV HAROLD HUTCHISON (RETIRED)
HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA POLICE DEPT

April 23, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. My son was shot in California at almost the same moment you were shot in Atlanta with the three hours time difference taken into consideration, thus I have always felt you both began your new journey together.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

April 23, 2009

Mark,

We love and miss you. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. We will continue to honor your memory in a way that would make you proud. You are no longer with us physically and there is a hole in our hearts, but you will forever be with us in memory and in spirit, and you are never far from our thoughts.

Love,

Mom and Dad
James and Teresa Cross

James and Teresa Cross
Mother and Father

April 23, 2009

Four years since you have been gone! Have not forgot! Take Care..

Fred Watson
Atlanta Police Department

April 23, 2009

To Officer Mark Anthony Cross, his family and his fellow officers with the Atlanta Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Cross’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Cross and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

April 23, 2009

Mark
Just thinking about you today and wanted you to know. I still Love you very much and always will.
Love,
Aunt Bev

Anonymous

March 11, 2009

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a post remembering our beloved son Mark.

While our hearts still ache and not a day goes by that we don't miss Mark, we take comfort in knowing that Mark's death as tragic as it was has also brought about so much good.

As Romans 8:28 says We know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose.

James Cross and family
Father and family

February 4, 2009

Dear family & friends of Officer Mark Cross,

There's not a single day that goes by, that I don't think of this HERO! For, he has touched my heart & soul, from Heaven above ... I offer my condolences & prayers in song.

Although I never personally knew Officer Cross, like all of Atlanta, I was stunned to see the news report of the tragic loss of this servant to our city. As the evening news told of his tragic loss, and I saw his photo, my heart just sank...I immediately cried out to God on his behalf, with prayers for his family & friends.

And, I couldn't get his face out of my thoughts, what a beautiful smile, such a loss, and beyond my tears...like so many others, I was asking the question "why".

The next morning as I sat at my piano, I was so moved by this HERO...and, my deepest thoughts & prayers came to life in melody & song, a Tribute to Officer Cross, based on my faith & belief...titled, " The Fallen " (Lyrics below ) this song is condolences, prayers & my gift to the family, friends & city of Atlanta Police Officers.

www.TheFallenLine.com ( ALL Downloads are free )

I'm just a housewife, although I'm not a musician, I do have "My Gift of Song", a gift from God ...and when moved & inspired, certain people, places & events move me to song.

All my music is free to anyone, my personal "THANK YOU" to ALL who serve this GREAT NATIION!

As my husband & I perform on a volunteer basis all across this nation, Mark's Tribute song is one of the most requested & was played across Ground Zero on the 5th Anniversary in 2006 and, has touched thousands of lives.

A deeper note about this story, a year after the loss of Officer Cross, my husband saw one of his co-workers with a T-Shirt honoring Officer Cross. When he inquired "where" he got it, he soon found out...his co-worker is the uncle of Andrew, Officer Cross's partner that fateful day, who was also shot. The song Mark inspired now had such a deeper meaning to both my husband & I, that God used me to write this moving Tribute & all the while we never knew someone in our everyday lives was so close to this tragedy, too.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends " John 15:13

May God hold Officer Mark Cross in His loving arms, forever ... and, keep his family & friends in HIS tender care, until we meet again.

In Christ's service,

Susan D. Wiseman - " The Tribute Lady "



In Honor of
Fallen Atlanta Police Officer Mark Cross


" The Fallen " - ( RISE )


Look at that face ... behold that smile.
Beyond the tears ... the question's ... " why " ?
Another life ... has stepped aside,
To join the ranks ... of ... " The Fallen " line.

Where the Finest, Bravest, Strongest
men & women stand ...
from across this land.

Where lives are laid ... upon the line
As Duty calls ... your friend & mine.



Look at that face ... behold, this life.
And, believe ... beyond ... " The Fallen "... line.

The scripture says, in John 15: 13,
" Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends. "

Behold ... your friend.

Beneath this flag ... where Honor ... lies,
" The Fallen " stand,
Where ... Heroes ... rise!



Behold ... " My Friend ".
" No Greater Love ... has any man,
To lay his life, upon the line ...
For a friend ... such as, I. "

" No greater love has any man. "

Beneath this flag ... where Honor ... lies,
" The Fallen " stand ... as heroes rise
As we behold ... " The Fallen "... line !

I Believe, Beyond,

" The Fallen " ... RISE!


www.TheFallenLine.com
( ALL Downloads FREE )


Copyright April 2005 - Susan D. Wiseman - " The Tribute Lady "
www.TheTributeLady.com


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P. O. Box 1591
Fayetteville, Ga. 30214

Susan D. Wiseman - " The Tribute Lady "
Atlanta native

February 3, 2009

I think of you everyday and pass your locker everyday wishing you were still here with us. Your spirit and memories will always be with us. Rest easy my friend.

Ofc RJ Sperl
Atlanta PD

January 17, 2009

I worked with both Mark and Gem back when Mark was still at Savannah State, I remember Marks glowing smile and excellent character. I am heartbroken by his passing. Although I knew him only briefly he left a lasting impression on me. You are in Gods hands now Mark, rest well. You are a true hero.

Chef Nicolas Bour
Former Co-Worker

January 13, 2009

Just thinking of you Mark.Happy belated Birthday Mark. I miss you Mark.

David Griffin
Friend

David Griffin

October 31, 2008

Happy Birthday Mark
I love you and I miss you everyday!
Aunt Bev

Beverly McKinney
Aunt

October 23, 2008

Mark,

Happy Birthday.

We love and miss you.

Dad

James Cross
Father

October 23, 2008

MARK, I HAVE STILL NOT COME TO TERMS WITH WHAT HAPPENED AND EVERYTIME I DRIVE ANY KIND OF POLICE VEHICLE I LOOK TO MY RIGHT AND SEE THAT BIG SMILE OF YOURS AND KNOW THAT I HAD THE BEST WINGMAN ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE. I MISS YOU MAN AND LIFE JUST ISNT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU HERE.

INV A T GRIFFIN
APD RED DOG PARTNER

June 22, 2008

It was 3 years yesterday. You will never be forgotten.

Officer J. G-H
Atlanta PD

April 24, 2008

Mark
It's been three years today.I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I LOVE YOU MARK! I always have and I always will love you.
Aunt Bev

Beverly McKinney
Aunt

April 23, 2008

Mark,

It has been three years...Not a day go by that I do not refect back upon 4-23-05....We still miss you bro...Know also that REDDOG has not forgot about the scarfice you made....Take Care

Sgt. F. Watson
Partner/Friend

April 22, 2008

Just thinking of you brother. Rest in peace.

Inv. J.S. Gunter
Atlanta P.D. (former REDDOG)

April 4, 2008

I remember Mark's big smile, he was a generous family man that really loved the Reddog Unit as well as being an Atlanta Police Officer. The night I heard of Mark's ultimate sacrifice, I was crushed. It was like a part of me died with Mark and I was completely helpless. I am proud to have known Mark and worked with him during the good days of Reddog. Mark is gone but will never be forgotten. May God watch over you and keep your beautiful family.

SPO Derrick G Davis
Former Co- Worker Of Mark Cross (Worked the Reddog Unit Together)

March 17, 2008