Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Officer Herring, you crossed my mind today and I just wanted to say I was thinking of you. I just looked at some pics of you and some of your family members and I can tell you have a beautiful spirit. I say this because when people die, we automatically say they're dead and they're not coming back. But people forget that you aren't actually dead at all. Your as alive and well as me or my colleagues walking around this station. Your strong, kind and loving spirit will live forever. I know this because God said it was so and if it wasn't so he surely would have told us. So live your life with the Father and run on the gold streets and not get tired. To the Herring Family, as I'm sure you already know, SHE HASN'T GONE ANYWHERE, she's waiting for you all and we'll all be rejoycing with her. Thanks Officer Herring for your dedication to the people in your community. You touched so many lives and I continue to try to be as good of an officer as you were. May God continue to bless Officer Sheila Herring of the Norfolk Police Department.

Pfc. Washington #1714
Prince George's County Police

July 22, 2009

You crossed my mind today as you do on many days. I thought I would drop by and say Hi and tell you how much you are missed every day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dispatcher Tamara L. Parlett
Norfolk Airport Police Department

July 3, 2009

Dennis and I went home to Michigan for a visit. We had a blast. Everyone pretty much looks the same. Can you believe our baby niece China is graduating from high school. It's funny everyone that saw me kept telling me I am looking just like Sheila. I just laugh. I've always looked like you. That's where the name identical twin comes from. Every now and then someone calls me Sheila. Especially dad. I just answer like I always did and make no corrections. We went to the cemetery. I saw your headstone. It's still hard to believe you are gone. It sucks especially during the summer. I miss you STILL!!!

Loving you for all eternity
Identical Twin Sis Sharon

Identical Twin Sis Sharon Atkins

May 28, 2009

This is police week and I know first hand you are a TRUE HERO. You made the ultimate sacrifice. Still missing you. It still seems that this all happened yesterday.

Loving you for all of eternity
Sharon Atkins Identical Twin Sister

Sharon Atkins Identical Twin

May 11, 2009

I met your sister today and she told me about you. She was very proud of you. You are a hero. Watch over us.



"Greater love hath no man than this; That a man lay down his life for a friend." - John 151

J. Pike
Montgomery County Police Dept. Montgomery County Maryland

May 6, 2009

Thinking about you today and everyday. Summertime is almost here. I miss your phone calls the most. You would leave a message and it would sound like me. You would always say "WHERE YALL AT IT'S ME CALL ME" We just love the beach and we would always wait for you if you didn't have to work the weekends. I think Dennis knew he had two wives but I don't think he minded at all. He literally passed out when they came to the door to tell us you were gone. I wish you could have made it to Hatteras Island with me and Dennis. Maybe there is a Hatteras Island in heaven.

Missing You
Identical Twin Sis
Sharon

Sharon Atkins Identical Twin

April 21, 2009

Hey Sheila it's your mom. I know you are watching over your grandbaby every day. So his great granny had to come see him on his first birthday. He is spoiled but handsome. Bella is a genius. William Cameron cries every time he looks at me. Looking at Sharon let's me see you still. There is a lot to say but I can't put it all on the website because I would cry. So I'll tell you when I get home and alone. Still missing you and Weedies.

Love Forever your mother
Arlette Callaway

Your Mother Arlette Callaway

February 28, 2009

Hey mommy I was thinking about u as usual. Duke is getting so big, his first birthday was saturday and everyone was there. Grandma even came. I can't say I wish u were there because u were but u r greatly missed. I love and miss u always and forever.

Anonymous

February 26, 2009

I thought of you today out of the clear blue. I miss you dearly and wish you were still here. I miss you!!! cant wait to see you when my day comes.

SGT. Jackson
NORFOLK POLICE DEPARTMENT

February 24, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 23, 2009

Beautiful Sister of Mine,

You came across my mind today and I just wanted to let it be known that your memory is forever etched within my heart. I have a picture of you in my office that a friend retrieved for me at the National Law Enforcement memorial in D.C. and just know that each time that I look at your photo, it gives me strenth and pride in what we chose to do. We are beautiful, proud and strong sisters who answered our hearts calling and will never look back with shame or regret for to do so would be/have been living a life unfulfilled.

Connie L. Stephens, Special Agent
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

February 19, 2009

Mom will be here this weekend for your grandson's one year birthday party. I can't believe we are grandmother's. Your grandson is always just looking up in the room just talking and smiling away. We think he is talking to you. He looks as though he is seeing an angel. The summer is coming and I think that's when I miss you most. We are such beach bums. You could never wait to the weekend. If you weren't working you were at the beach with us!!!!

Missing you always and forever
Your Identical Twin Sis
Sharon Atkins

Sharon Atkins Identical Twin

February 16, 2009

Officer Herring, although we have never met, I am no last sadden by your untimely passing. Your service and love of family and community will never be forgotten. I thank-you both personally and professionally. Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police, Md.

February 16, 2009

Hey Shelia
just wanted to say happy birthday to you and Sharon. As I look and read over the many reflection that were left. I still see onr thing you are truly loved still to this day. it's like you have never left us. And as I was reading over Sharon reflection what she didn't see is that you and her hadn't discussed how you would spend you both birthday together. But you and God had discussed it . God said you would be the guardian angel to lead this family and protect us with each and every step we may take. And he knew you could do it. God need a good gate guard. And we would alway's say how good of a police officer you were. So you know we alway's want the best for ourself. And so does God. It's still taking the family as a whole to get a grip of this whole situation. But we know that God has it all in control.And he doesn't make mistakes. And keep watching over us we need your guidance still. We love and miss you sis. Again happy birthday and may heaven continue to smile upon you. Just do us a favor and keep the path way lit so when it's our turn we will be able to see how to find you.
p.s. the kids are beautiful and are getting so big. Your grandson will be 1 the day before my birthday. Also can you tell Weedies Auntie Sarah said hello and I still have the picture of her and Lexi on my dresser. The one with there long ponytails that they took outside of Moma Lette's house. Well I gotta go and leave some space for someone else to write. I love you and Weedies sis and you both are truly the best.
Love Sarah Mae

Sarah Taylor
Your Adopted Sister Of 25 Years

January 27, 2009

Our birthday is January 27, 1963. The only good thing about this day is it's the day a hero was born Sheila Herring. I miss you. My birthday is never the same and can be quite depressing. All I can think about is you!!! We always celebrated together. We never got the chance to discuss how we would spend our 40th birthday because you became a guardian angel 11 days before 01-16-2003.

Missing you still
Identical Twin Sis Sharon

Identical Twin Sis Sharon Atkins

January 26, 2009

Shelia, we miss you. I want to reassure your family, you have not been forgotten and never wiil be. Please watch over all of us.

Sergeant
Norfolk Police

January 19, 2009

Hi Big Sis
You are missed very much. It seems like yesterday when mom called and said "they shot my baby", words can't explain what ran through my mind. One thing was that you would be fine. And that you are because you are in a much safer place (heaven). I know you are enjoying yourself as you watch and protect over us. Love You Forever ~Your Baby Sister Lisa~

Baby Sister Lisa

January 18, 2009

Hey mom. i miss you more and more each day. I went to visit auntie today to make her feel better. I would have brought the baby but he was sick. She is starting to look like you more and more, not to mention acting like you too. We miss you always and forever. You and Weedies will forever be in my heart and mind.


Your daughter,
Lexy

Anonymous

January 16, 2009

Officer Herring I wanted you and your family to know that I've been thinking about you and them today. I think this day is one of the hardest days, because I always catch my self watching the clock.
I just wanted your family to know that I will never forget your sacrifice and the sacrifice they live with everyday not having you here with them. We still have our blue candles that burns 24/7 in Fort Walton Beach.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

January 16, 2009

Sheila,

You are on my mind and forever in my heart. I Love You and cherish every thought of you.

Your Twin,
Sharon

Anonymous

January 16, 2009

Hey Sheila,

Its hard to believe that you've been a guardian angel for six years. I saw Sharon and Dennis earlier this week and plan to spend a lot more time with her.

Someone came into my office a little while ago and I was telling her about our days in Mr. Browning's class (smile) and our days in Camp Lejeune when you would read all my cards and poems from Roman.

I'll check on Sharon today. I know you and Weedies are watching over all of us always.

Love you forever my dear friend.

Tina

Anonymous

January 16, 2009

Merry Christmas. I love and miss you!!!

Always
Sharon Atkins Identical Twin Sis

Twin Sister

December 25, 2008

It's mom again. I might drop the title of mom and grandmom and just be QUEEN BEE. I always enjoy myself when I come see Sharon. She is a mirror image of you my other lovely daughter.

Your Loving Mother
Arlette Your are forever in my heart

Arlette Callaway

November 29, 2008

Hey Sheila

It's me mom. I am back for Thanksgiving 2008. I am not going to say I wish you were here, because you are. You and Weedies are in my heart forever. I just wanted to let you know Sharon and Dennis are the best grandparents my great grandchildren could ever have. Isabella, Tremaine, and Cameron are seeds. My granddad asked God to bless us years ago at Thanksgiving when I was a little girl. We couldn't eat for at least an hour so he could bless the seeds of seeds of seeds of seeds and so on. Now I am so glad that he did. Tell Weedies, my mom and dad hello.

Love Your Mother

Your Mother Arlette Callaway

November 27, 2008

hey Sheila,
Im Sarah I am your nephews fiance I wasnt lucky enough to meet you but sometimes i feel like i do. You have a beautiful grandson i was there when he was born and it was truly amazing Lexy was so strong, Lamar is such an amazing father but im sure you know that because you are lookig down on us and our baby girl. Thank you for being our angel. Happy Thanksgiving!! We all love you and miss you very much!
Sarah Beara

Sarah Bear Steinle

November 26, 2008