Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Officer Cross' family and the entire Georgia Law Enforcement community - Atlanta P.D. especially;

It is yet another sad day for Law Enforcement across America as another officer is slain. Our families prayers go out to you all as you mourn the loss of a loved one.

It always hits home when another brother/sister in blue loses the battle between good and evil. May you all be there for each other and support each other in this time of despair and sorrow. Know, however, that Mark is already looking down on all of us as he wathces over the streets of Heaven.

God bless you all.....

Officer T.W. Jester
Fort Wayne Police Dept - Ft Wayne, Indiana

April 24, 2005

THANK YOU, PLEASE WATCH OVER YOUR FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS AS THEY CONTINUE TO RISKS THERE LIVES AS YOU DID.

Explorer
Camillus N.Y. PD

April 24, 2005

GOD BLESS OFFICER CROSS AND HIS FAMILY.
REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

OFFICER J. NEAL
DOTHAN POLICE DEPT. DOTHAN,AL.

April 24, 2005

Somebody killed a Policeman today,
and part of America died.
A piece of the country he swore to protect
will be buried with him at his side.

The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.

The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
with counsel demanding his rights;
While a young widowed mother, must work for her kids,
and spend many long, lonely nights.

Yes, someone killed a Policeman today,
maybe in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort, behind our locked doors,
a cop put his life on the line.

Now his ghost walks the beat, on a dark city street,
and he stands by each rookie's side.
He answered the call.....of himself he gave all,
and part of America died.

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa.

April 24, 2005

MAY GOD'S LOVE AND COMFORT SURROUND THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER CROSS. HE IS SURELY A HERO. MY BROTHER, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 24, 2005

MARK, WE AT THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE HONOR YOU AND PRAY FOR YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE ATLANTA POLICE AND YOUR FAMILY

CORPORAL
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE

April 24, 2005

To the family, we will never be able to replace you're husband, father, brother, son, nephew and friend... but we do understand an honorable man and the greatest possible sacrifice. He lived to make the world a little safer for us. I continue to do the same in his precious memory.

Officer Fluellen
Fulton county police department

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace brother. We now have the watch. May God be with your family.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you are now watching over us from above. My prayers are with the Cross Family.

P.S.O. C. Shick
North Myrtle Beach DPS

April 24, 2005

REST ON OFFICER CROSS. LIKE OUR OTHER FALLEN MEN AND WOMEN IN BLUE, YOU HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. I THANK YOU FOR MAKING THAT SACRIFICE SO I, ALONG WITH MY OTHER FELLOW OFFICERS, CAN CONTINUE TO PATROL THE STREETS OF AMERICA. REST ON AND NOW YOU CAN PATROL THE STREETS OF HEAVEN.

R.I.P.

REDDICK
BADGE# 241

PO R. REDDICK
HENRY COUNTY PD, MCDONOUGH, GA

April 24, 2005

i am very sorry that this had to happen to you officer Mark Cross.. God speed...

Khalif
Student

April 24, 2005

We regret to hear of another officer who has given his life in the service of protecting and serving his community. GA-COPS are remembering the Cross family, friends and co-workers in our thoughts and prayers and will be there to assist them in the rebuilding of their shattered lives.

Roger Parker
Concerns Of Police Survivors - GA Chapter

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace brother. You will never be forgotten

Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department

April 24, 2005

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God-Matthew 5:9

Until we are all code 26 in the eternal kingdom, rest in peace, Officer Cross.

K Woods
Atlanta PD

April 24, 2005

I HAVE A HERO....

I have a Hero,
This person is one who gets dressed for work each day just like everyone else
I have a Hero,
Who kisses their spouse and children before they leave for work not knowing if they will return at the end of the day to hold them once again
I have a Hero,
Who must confort the scared, console the troubled, and protect even the gulity
I have a Hero,
Who arrives to a situation where a child has been killed and must remember that the suspect has "rights"
I have a Hero,
That puts on a uniform each day with a vow to Serve and Protect
Yes,I have a Hero....

Who was killed in the Line of Duty today, and with him a part of America died
I have a Hero,
Who goes by the name of Peace Officer....

May God Bless all of Our Fallen Brothers and Sisters in Blue. While we honor the lives of those no longer with us.-
Your Brothers
Put-in-Bay Police
Ohio

Officer
Put-in-Bay Police

April 24, 2005

Senseless..Rest in peace...and I'll see when I get there...Godspeed

P.O.Rodney Dorilus
Elizabeth P.D.NJ

April 24, 2005

Freedom and sacrifice are two words the protected will never fully understand. Mark you have been taken before your time, and paid in blood so the people in your community can be free and safe. We have not lost just a police officer in this country. We have lost a father, a husband, a brother and a friend. I am honored that I had the opportunity to meet you during the training in Forsyth and develop a friendship. As I mourn for your death and pray for your family to heal, I keep my head high and know that you are a true hero and will always be my friend. Rest in peace my brother.

Sergeant / Instructor Ray DeCunto
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

April 24, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Cross' wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. May God give you His peace and comfort. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian K. Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

April 24, 2005

Jesus is my front sight,
Sovereign in my life.

In slumber, or in battle,
He guides my warrior stride.

Jesus is my front sight,
FOR HIM NO MAN I FEAR!

Jesus is my front sight,
Twas He who led me here.

April 24, 2005

Thank You, Officer Cross. My heart goes out to your family and friends.

Gena Hendrix
Georgia Citizen

April 24, 2005

Rest in peace Officer Cross. May God watch over your family during this time of sorrow. You will not be forgotten.

motorcycle officer
DeKalb Co. Police, Georgia

April 24, 2005

To the family, friends, and fellow brothers of Officer Mark Cross: my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To Officer Cross you are a hero to us all. Thank You

Sgt. Teena Brewster
USC Police Department

April 24, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Mark Cross, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered, May God bless you Officer Cross.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

April 24, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Officer Cross for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace brother, you now are a member of heaven's elite police force. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Department

April 24, 2005

May you rest in peace. Keep the gates of Heaven safe along with the rest of the good guys and girls up there.

C.B.Cost
Fulton Co Sheriff

April 24, 2005