Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'am thinking of you tonight

friend

December 29, 2011

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

Kerri
Friend

October 13, 2011

Dwight,
We know you where waiting at the gates of Heaven for your Dad on monday night,what we would give if we could have seen that. We love an miss you both so very much. Hold your sister close an let her know you are with her,she will need all of our help to get through this. She loved you both more than words can ever tell.Love an miss you so much

ann woodrell

February 3, 2011

God calls home the angels way too soon sometimes. I read the article on ABC news about the perpetrator of this horrific crime in jail using a blackberry and being on face book and it's quite despicable that they would allow someone serving a prison sentence for murder to enjoy such creature comforts. I hope this brave officer rests in peace--because of the sacrifice of heroes like him the citizens of this country are allowed to enjoy the freedoms we do.

Christopher L Robinson
US NAVY VET

December 1, 2010

God calls home the angels way too soon sometimes. I read the article on ABC news about the perpetrator of this horrific crime in jail using a blackberry and being on face book and it's quite despicable that they would allow someone serving a prison sentence for murder to enjoy such creature comforts. I hope this brave officer rests in peace--because of the sacrifice of heroes like him the citizens of this country are allowed to enjoy the freedoms we do.

Christopher L Robinson
US NAVY VET

December 1, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends on this anniversary date of you being called away from duty. Continue to stay close to your loved ones and keep watch over them. You will never be forgotten as true heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 13, 2010

Dwight

Today we refuse to reflect on that horible night 9 years ago that changed our lives forever. But we will remember all of the good times we had with you. You are with us always this we know, love you always until we meet again.

Larry,Ann,Clint&Courtney

ann woodrell

October 12, 2010

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uncle woody Faith says she loves you sosososos much. she told me to tell you she is 3, she also wanted you to know she seen a polarbear at the zoo she loves her polarbears

Faith

October 4, 2010

Our daughter turns 16 today! As she celebrates with her wonderful friends, who threw her a suprise party, I'm sitting crying because you are not here to share this with us. She has grown up to be such a beautiful girl and I know you would be so proud of her! Sweet 16, cheers to our beautiful girl.

Anonymous

October 3, 2010

Hi Dwight, Was just sitting here thinking about you tonight and ran across this page. I still thik of you alot and miss you and all the good times we shared. I know that some day we'll be able to see each other again though. Thanks for being there for me when I needed someone to talk to and for understanding.
Love you Dwight, Tell your mema and grandpa and Tom that I'm looking forward to all of us being together again one day.
Uncle, Don

Anonymous

August 24, 2010

Once again we will travel to Washington D.C. during police week to honor your memory and your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

May 11, 2010

I still wonder why this had to happen to you and if it will every truly be over.

Anonymous

September 29, 2009

Dwight,

I knew you as the good kid, the quiet but strong young boy who grew up to protect those who were weaker, or in trouble.

My brother loved working with you. We were always proud to be your friend. We spoke often of you. He called the day they killed you, we shared the deep pain of losing you with the community, your friends, your family. Almost eight years later, the world is still diminished, less without you. You are a hero to many of us.

Marty Matlock
University of Arkansas

April 6, 2009

Final Roll Call
We thought of you with love today
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence
we often speake your name.
Now all we have are memories
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping
We have you in our heart.
author unknown
I'am sorry it's been so long since i left you a note. I think of you often.

Ann Woodrell

October 16, 2008

It is so touching to read the reflections from your sweet wife and darling children. Sin has taken you from them. The sin Christ died for to purchase for us eternal life. Sheriff Woodrell served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Sheriff Woodrell. My heart goes out to your
loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can. You
surely made your family feel loved. That is a wonderful gift you gave freely.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

October 13, 2008

To Sheriff Dwight Woodrell and his loved ones:

On this the seventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Dwight. I am praying for solace for your wife and children and your other family memberss today, and each day that they are on the survivors' path.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Dwight gave to his community and the citizens of Oaklahoma, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 13, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 13, 2008

To Sheriff Dwight Woodrell and his loved ones:

On this the seventh anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace, Dwight. I am praying for solace for your wife and children and your other family memberss today, and each day that they are on the survivors' path.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Dwight gave to his community and the citizens of Oaklahoma, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 13, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

October 13, 2008

Sheriff Woodrell your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 24, 2008

I NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO MEET YOU. BUT I'VE SEEN YOU AROUND AT CHURCH. I REMEMBER ONE YEAR AT THE PAWNEE RODEO YOU WERE DOING WHAT YOU LOVED PROTECTING YOUR COMMUNITY AND YOU LOOKED SO HAPPY AT WHAT YOU WERE DOING. AND PAWNEE COUNTY LOST A GREAT SHERIFF. MY FAMILY REALLY CARED ALOT ABOUT YOU AND WHAT YOU WERE DOING FOR OUR COMMUNITY.YOU ARE SURELY MISSED ALOT BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY.I AM A FRIEND OF YOUR WIFE AND SISTER.

SINCERELY, CHARLENE

RESIDENT OF PAWNEE COUNTY
FRIEND OF THE FAMILY

May 4, 2008

Hey dad its me. I havnt wrote i awhile so i thot now would b a good time to just chat. My basketball team didnt win 1 this year but we wernt that far from it either. I was in the to 5 and started all season.(I never jumped tho because i have this curse thing that i got from you that i my feet never leave the floor,but its ok im still the best)Track started and im thrown shot and diskus.Im 4 out of my grade but i plan to change that and be first. Im maken all As too.i met this girl whose dad used to work with you. Shes in my grade and shes cool. She talks about you and mom and asks questions and i just start talken bout how u were just an amazing guy. And in 4 days i have to give a speech about you and how all this changed me in front of other police officers. Im scared ile say the wrong thing and they wont see you like i do.But im sure ile do good cuz u and God will be both be there. :). I also have to write a poem for school and im goin to write it about you. Well Im goin to go now so ile write ya later. *jess*

Jessica
Daughter

March 13, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 10, 2008

My name is Audie Lowe. I am retired Deputy Sheriff from Sacramento California. I served 25 years for the Dept. I am now retired and living in Poteau Oklahoma. In 2002 I looked at property in Pawnee to retire too. This is when I learned about this great man named Dwight Woodrell Jr. Last Thursday A very good friend of mine was shot and killed in Sacramento. He too was a Fine man and a great officer with my old Dept. He also loved his community and his Dept. Leaving a message for my friend I looked up Sheriff Woodrell. I can not put into words. The impact on me by reading all the many notes from His wife and children on here. God Bless This family. My heart goes out to you. You lost a very special man in your life, and we as a country and nation lost a great public servant. I have very few Hero's in My life, but Sheriff Dwight C. Woodrell Jr. is one of them. I never met this man, but I wish I could have.
Audie Lowe
retired Sacramento Deputy Sheriff

AUDIE LOWE DEPUTY SHERIFF RET.
SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA SHERIFFS DEPT.

December 22, 2007

My thoughs are with all of your loved ones and close friends on the anniversary of your EOW. Continue to watch over all of them. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

"Good men and women must die, but death cannot kill their names"

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

October 13, 2007

On the eve of the anniversary of your passing, we remember you today, and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 12, 2007

We buried another brother today dwight, he was a good man and a fine officer, please watch out for him, his name is Deputy Gary McCormack, Greene County S.O., Missouri. i miss you buddy, almost 6 long years now....still i think of you every day.

an old friend

October 9, 2007