Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

GOD BLESS OFFICER CROSS AND HIS FAMILY.

Investigator Ralph Harper
Dept of Community Health Medicaid Fraud Unit

April 25, 2005

Godspeed my brother. Rest easy, We'll take it from here.

Police Officer
City of Reading, PA

April 25, 2005

RIP Brother!!! Please look after us as we continue on the fight. I pray for for your Wife, Children, and Department.

Ofc. R. A. Collar
Cobb Co PD, GA

April 25, 2005

For the family of Officer Mark Cross:

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God”. Matthew 5:9

I didn't know Mark personally, but I knew him. I knew him for what he stood for, for the job he did everyday, and for the hero he was. I knew Mark because I knew other heroes like him. He made the ultimate sacrifice for what he believed in and what fought for. Mark surely was a reflection of his parents and his family and this should make each of you very proud.

God bless you all.


For the officers of the Atlanta Police Department:

On February 24, 2005 we, Douglas County, lost Deputy Blake Gammill. He was shot to death. So we feel the same emptiness, we cry the same tears, and we miss him greatly. The same as you do with Mark. It was the worst period of my 30 year law enforcement career.

Find comfort in each other. Talk about Mark everyday and always hold him in your heart. Be proud that you shared a small portion of life with someone like him. Keep up the fight and make him proud. He is now watching over us all.

Rest in peace my brother.


Captain Eddie Morris
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
SERT Team Commander

Captain Eddie Morris
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

April 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery, courage and commitment to the badge – your hard work and valiant efforts will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace…

A Relative of Officer Robert Stanze
EOW: August 8, 2000

April 25, 2005

Mark You will be missed dearly. We worked together in zone five. Then you came to REDDOG. We had fun, shared lots of memories that will never be frogotten. Team 5 was always there for you. We still are for you and your famliy. I will never for get you..REDDOG for ever. SPEED STEALTH STRENGTH

Officer T.J. Janes
Seattle Police Dept.(Former APD REDDOG)

April 25, 2005

To the entire Atlanta PD and the family of Officer Cross my heart goes out to each and every one of you I will keep all of you in my prayers. Stay strong and Officer Cross rest easy we'll take over from here for you.

Grand Prairie Police Department,Texas

April 25, 2005

Rest easy brother your job here is done. May you look over all men and women in blue and keep us safe.

Ptl. Bundren
Lockland Police, Ohio

April 25, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER OFFICER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT. ALOHA AND GOD BLESS.

POLICE OFFICER
HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT

April 25, 2005

I am sorry for your loss. I lost my boyfriend this year in the line of duty and he was only 32. You have to keep telling yourself he was doing what he loved and he went happy. I will be praying for you and your family. He is always watching you.

Rachel Andrews
Girlfriend of Officer Haist HCPD EOW2-16-2005

April 25, 2005

God bless the Men and Women of the Atlanta Police Dept., Thank you Ofc. Cross for you dedication and devotion to the community. Rest in Peace

Broward County Florida Multi-Agency police Honor Guard

April 25, 2005

Your watch is over brother..But we will continue on..Now watch over us from above..Our prayers our with your family...

Deputy J. D. Taylor
Escambia County Sheriffs, Florida

April 25, 2005

I'm visiting the Atlanta area as I type. Very disappointed to learn of Officer Cross' death. My thoughts and prayers are out to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Cross.

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI Detroit

April 25, 2005

Rest in peace for we have the watch now.

Offc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Department

April 25, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Cross. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda this past year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

April 25, 2005

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Cross... I am so sorry. I know there are no words to ease your pain, but please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many.

Carole Garner
Sister of Sgt Christopher Wouters, EOW 10-11-00

April 25, 2005

God be with the family, the children and the co-workers during this horrible time. May the evil coward burn for eternity for this evil act. The city of Atlanta and a greatful nation will be forever in your debt.

Cpl Gary Mintz, Director Traffic Enf.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

April 25, 2005

I pray that your family and friends find peace and strength from these heart felt reflections. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you eternally “Rest high on the mountain”. You are the best of the best!

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

April 25, 2005

The family of Officer Mark Cross
and Atlanta PD are in my thoughts and prayers.

Wendi, wife of a LEO

April 25, 2005

rest in peace...bless you and your family...

skip roberson

April 25, 2005

I was instantly brought to tears as i watched the news saturday evening and heard about the incident involving officer cross and his partner. you see, i was waiting to see news about the annual police memorial ride held in atlanta that i had left only hours before. the chief of atlanta police, so genuine and sincere, spoke a few words talking about how lucky his dept. has been in that they have not had to have anyone remembered in a few years. my fiance, cole martin, is one who has been remembered the last 2 years for being killed in the line of duty. officer cross will now join the "roll call of heroes" so do not worry - he will NEVER be forgotten. for days, months, and probably years to come, you will question why for i do not think that we can possibly understand that here on earth. and people will ask how you are doing. you will answer something, mainly because you don't really know what to say. the truth is your heart hurts and it won't stop aching until you are reunited with officer cross. it's a long, hard, gruesome journey of grief, but do not ever ever feel that you are alone. GA COPS will do what they can to take care of you who have been left behind. there is also a huge family of survivors who have experienced a similar pain and agony at some point in time. all i can offer are my thoughts and prayers...and also my thanks for making the ultimate sacrifice that you never expected to have to make.

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Officer Cole Martin EOW 4.25.03

April 25, 2005

The men and women on the Larned P.D. wish to extend our sympathies to those who survive this brave man's tragedy. We will keep you in our daily prayers.......Rest in peace brother.........

Chief of Police Charles R. Orth
Larned, Kansas Police Department

April 25, 2005

My prayers and sympathies are with the family and colleagues of Officer Cross. May you find some peace in the knowledge that his was an honorable life and he gave his life in the service of others. He was a hero.

To the Men and Women of the Atlanta PD, find solace in the fact you have a new guardian angel watching over you and protecting you....

RIP Officer Cross, your work here on earth is done and you have earned your just rewards.

Sgt. Will Hoyt
Bellows Falls, VT PD

April 25, 2005

May God continue to bless Officer Cross' family and the Atlanta Police Department. I'm sure he will become fast friends with my friend Officer Thomas Catchings whom also lost his life in the line of duty. RIP my brother in blue.

Sgt. Kim Harrison
Jackson Mississippi Police Department

April 25, 2005

God bless you and your family.

April 25, 2005