Waverly Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, April 25, 1998
Reflections for Patrolman Allen William Gibson, Jr.
Tim died today, which i know you already know because you met him at the gates. Broke my heart to get the news. So many of our friends are passing away it seems. Just take care of them all until i meet you all again. Until then you know i love you and will keep your memory alive in my heart.
with love always,
your wife, Laura
Laura Gibson, Surviving Spouse
of Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr. EOW: 04/25/98
October 10, 2024
Imagining you today...
You will always be remembered and adored
Margie Salas RN, AKA by you as Feliciano
June 25, 2024
5/15 -today is peace officer memorial day. i wish i didn't know what this day meant. i wish this wasn't our story. i wish things had been so different. i wish....sooooo many things. but you know what i don't have to wish? i don't have to wish that i loved you more or told you more because i did. and i don't have to wish that i would see you again because i will. i will see you again one glorious day. until then i will continue to live my life and try to make you proud. keep watching over me and i will keep your memory alive . i love you 404
Laura Gibson, Surviving Spouseof Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr. EOW: 04/25/98
May 15, 2024
Went to church last night and they preached on Heaven and what a wonderful place it was. So I won’t be crying for you today. Nope, for the first time in 26 years, I'm going to smile today. Smile because you lived and now you are enjoying your new home up there in paradise. I’ve had a ton of counseling this past year and they have helped me find some peace with your death. Some. Will I ever be the same? Absolutely not. But I am learning to let go of some of my anger and pain. Some. And maybe even learn to forgive those who destroyed my life all those years ago. maybe. It’s a process and I’m trying. God how I’m trying. Anyway enjoy Heaven today and I will try to make you proud. Love you 404
Laura Gibson, Surviving Spouse
of Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr. EOW: 04/25/98
April 25, 2024
Happy birthday, Babe. I hope Heaven is treating you well because I’m missing you like crazy. I took the day off work and I’m gonna celebrate you on your special day AND Star Wars Day! I wish I could go back in time to that last birthday again. We went to our favorite Mexican restaurant because you said it would double as a Cinco De Mayo celebration since that’s tomorrow. I even remember what you ordered and that big smile on your face. You will forever be 25 even tho I have continued to get older and older. I can’t wait to throw these arms around your neck one day when I get to come see you. I love you as much today as I ever have. Time changes nothing but makes me miss you more and more. I’m so in love with you, my brown-eyed boy. Happy birthday. I hope you’re proud of me and how I choose to celebrate your day. No I won’t be watching Star Wars or even Full Metal Jacket movie. I’m gonna do something WAY BETTER!! Send me a sign like always. Forever my 404 xoxoxo
Laura Gibson, Surviving Spouse
of Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr. EOW: 04/25/98
May 4, 2023
Happy 27th Wedding Anniversary, Babe! I love you so much and can't wait "till you kiss the tears right off my face, when you walk me through those gates, feel her heartbeat next to mine...make up for lost time". Thank you for sending me daily signs and I will be watching for a special one today! Love you as much as I did on that beautiful Saturday in 1996. xoxo
Love always,
Laura
Laura Gibson, Surviving Spouse
of Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr. EOW: 04/25/98
April 27, 2023
Officer Gibson,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Waverly. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 25, 2023
04/25/23 will be 25 years since you were taken. I still think of you all the time. I see signs you are still with me every single day. I love you more than I have ever loved you and I cannot wait to see you when I get to Heaven. Please keep watching over me and sending me signs. Your flag still sleeps beside my bed and your badge around my neck.
Forever yours. (Happy Anniversary 4/27)
Love always,
Laura
Laura Gibson, Surviving Spouse
of Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr. EOW: 04/25/98
April 24, 2023
Driving thru your state
awoke all of my senses
to memories of you.
The scent of flowers blossom,
the sites of an old country road
conjured images of summers.
Summers you filled with joy, and special moments with your little one,
family and friends.
What a gift would it be
to see you again.
To be able to share a laugh
and call you old man, old friend.
The life you should have lived
I have no doubt would have been filled with love and eternal laughter.
The same laughter you etched in our hearts.
May that laughter be inherent in your kin.
Rest easy friend
Your loss is felt
You will always be remembered and adored
Margie Salas RN, AKA by you as Feliciano
October 31, 2022
So much I want say to you... I HONOR YOU DEAR FRIEND
You will always be remembered and adored
Margie Salas RN, AKA by you as Feliciano
May 8, 2022
Today is April 25 2022. A lot of time has passed and things have changed but one thing that has stayed the same is the hurt in my heart. Losing you has broke our family and I can't fix that. I love you and miss you. God bless me with the best brother.You are the definition of a true hero.
Douglas Gibson
Brother
April 25, 2022
You are not Forgotten My Friend !
Captain Dave Shidell
Emporia Police Department. (Former Waverly Police Department)
April 25, 2022
Some days it feels like the years have flown by and others it seems like an eternity. We all miss you dearly and wish you were here. You were such an amazing daddy and I know if you were here you would be an amazing papaw to your 3 amazing grandchildren. They are growing up so fast! Isabella is 12, Emmalyn is 9, and Camden is 4 ( your name is carried on as his middle name). They all know who you are and love you dearly. You are forever our HERO! I love you daddy and I will 10-25 you again!
Crissana Gibson
Daughter
November 23, 2021
Ofcr. Gibson,
I read sadly today of your struggle to do right for your community and your untimely loss to your family and Blue Family. I too lost two good friends in the line of duty many years ago. I think of and miss them everyday. That is how I know YOU are not forgotten, Sir. So unfortunate your tour was so short. Mine has been long and heavy with the loss of friends and fellow LEO's over the years. While local justice seemed to not have been done in your case it SEEMS the Federal system did the proper thing. I pray they are still right there and will be until they DIE. They should have to look at your official portrait on the walls of their cells everyday.
God Bless you Sir.
Rest well, we have the watch for now, and we will all be reunited when we follow you to Glory.
Dpty.Shrff. Dwayne E. Larriviere
Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office, La.
Co-LEO/Wrkr of:
M/Tpr. Stephen H. Gray,
Louisiana State Police, EOW: May 29, 1995
November 5, 2021
For some time I have been wanting to reconnect with you but life happened and before you know it time escapes. I never doubted you would be of service to others, to me you will always be the strong, flawless, kind, compassionate and loving super human I remember. I must be dreaming, has my search for you really lead me to this page? I can't imagine a world your no longer a part of. I will say a special prayer for your entire family especially for your daughter Crissana. I will hold with adoration the pics of your beautiful contagious smile and crazy antics and think fondly of the time in Parris Island S.C. 1994; You were always in sight despite the filled fields of camouflage. Your tenacity, intense take charge zest for life attitude will forever be engraved in my heart. We never said goodbye dear friend and never will. I was blessed to have met you.
Your unforgettable I will remember you always
Margie Salas RN, AKA Feliciano
Margie Salas, RN
Long lost Friend and Travel RN from New York/California
August 10, 2021
Rest in peace sir. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten... And to your wife Laura. You will forevermore be in my thoughts and prayers. Reading your writings is by far one of the hardest, and sweetest things I've ever come across. I'm so sorry for your Loss and continued heartache. Your husbands bravery and the loss will be in my thoughts for the rest of my law enforcement career. God bless you and your family
Officer Recruit David Muncy
Hopewell Police Department
February 18, 2021
Happy anniversary, my love. I can’t wait till you kiss the tears right off my face as you walk me through those gates. Feel your heartbeat next to mine and we make up for lost time. I love you ❤️
Laura
Wife
April 27, 2020
I miss you. I dreamed about you last night. Like so many other dreams, it leaves me so sad and missing you. I dreamed I found out you were still alive and just in the hospital. I rushed to you. You were smiling. I told you I was taking you home now. I was so glad you were alive. Omg it’s so crazy to miss someone this much after all these years. I love u so much. Keep sending me dreams and signs. I’m watching for them. xoxoxo
Laura Gibson
Wife
September 30, 2019
Rest in peace Patrolman Gibson.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 22, 2019
Happy birthday! I hope you are celebrating in Heaven today. Miss and love u so much! xoxoxo
Laura
Wife
May 4, 2019
I still hate 4/25. I can’t believe you have been gone 21 years. I still miss and love you. Happy anniversary 4/27. Enjoy Heaven and we will be together soon.
Laura
Wife
April 27, 2019
Happy Birthday, Allen. You would have been 46 today. I will celebrate your birthday and Cinco de Mayo by having your favorite Mexican dish! :) Hope you are celebrating in Heaven. I'm sure you and Dad are up to something lol. Watch over us from above. xoxo
Laura
Wife
May 4, 2018
Happy anniversary. It would have been our 22 :’(
xoxoxo
Laura
Wife
April 27, 2018
Yesterday was hard. I can honestly say that even after 20 years the pain is still right there. Until we meet again, I will keep you alive in my heart.
Laura
Wife
April 26, 2018
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
April 25, 2018
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