
I can't explain the emotions I have now that he is gone. and that is the first time I have ever heard those dreaded words "officer down". The night he was slain I could not get to him fast enough. Not only was he a Seargent, but a friend to us all. before his and he always looked out for us making sure we all got home on time and safe. To all those out who knew Plouff, he was a great man and always had your back. As we lay one or our own to rest on 02-26-07, my thoughts and prayers will also be with you, your family and your department.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department, Thank you for your service, we are grateful for all that you have done. His service and valor will not be forgotten. Plouff's family, loved ones, and colleagues on the Winston-Salem Police Department.

My most sincere condolences to the Plouff family. "It's not how these officers died that made them hero's, it's how they lived." America's Most Wanted I learned of this story just a few short hours ago.My condolences goes out to the family, friends and the grieving officers not only at WSPD but nation wide.Losing an officer is like losing a brother, Police stick together and it's a miracle that they have such a wonderful bond.I didn't know SGT Plouff personally but I knew the line of work.May God be with his family and friends through this grieving time. You sir are a true hero and exemplify what it means to be in the brotherhood of police officers. I will die with my shield before me facing the enemy."

I will never let my brother out of its shadow nor my city out of its shelter. I bear it before me into battle, but it is not mine alone. You died trying to protect your brother officers so this just seemed to say it all:
