Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Herring,
Although you were not present to receive the award, Tidewater American Legion Post 327, at their annual Law and Order Night, bestowed the Title of Norfolk Police Officer of the Year 2003 on You and Officer Jim Gilbert.
I'm sure you were on patrol watching and listening to our program, so you know how that decision was made.
It's too late to say this to you, but to all the Uniformed Public Safety personnel, I would say, my comments from the 2002 -
"From those of us who wore the uniform in defense of our country, we salute those of you who wear the uniform in defense of our communities"
My condolences to your familes - immediate and uniformed.
John M. Schenk, Sr
Past District/Post Commander
The American Legion, Norfolk, Va

Past 2nd District Commander
The American Legion

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Herring-Patrick. She will never be forgotten. but truly missed by all who knew her. She will be honored by her brothers and sisters in blue everyday as we walk the beat as she had done.
May her soul be at peace with the Saints above.

Andrew W. Perkins Cpl.
Norfolk Base Police Dept.

To the family, friends, loveones, and colleagues of our sister. God loves you and so do I.......well done good and faithful servant! May the love of Christ rest, rule, and abide in us all henceforth and forever more...........Amen.

P.O. Kevin D. Brown
Cincinnati Police Department

God Bless You And And Rest Peace And My Prayes Go Out To Your Family and The Depament

TYRONE
NOT A PEACE OFFICER

Sheila,

I saw your picture on ODMP tonight. It saddened me to see that we had lost such a beautiful sister. From the love and respect that I have seen in the reflections that have been submitted to you and your family, I am sure that you were just as beautiful on the inside as you were on the outside. My deepest sympathy to your family. I feel their pain for I lost a nephew in the line of duty just last year. The world owes you a debt of gratitude. Because you so courageously walked the point, many others will never have to.
Remember, your sacrifice has given strength to all of us who carry on the mission . Rest well. Thank you........

Joe F.

Corporal
Pennsylvania State Police

I know the price for my safety and others. GodBless you I will never know the courage you had.

S.P. Briggs

As an Officer and a native of the Norfolk area my prayers and tears are with the family of Sheila both by blood and by oath of law. Go now Officer and due your duty in Heaven. You served your time in Hell. Thank you for all you gave to the job and your department. Rest in Peace.

OFficer Brant Pewitt
Spring Hill P.D.

I was proud to stand with your fellow officers from Norfolk and around the state and country as we paid tribute to your life of service. May your family, friends and fellow officers remember the good times and good things. We will carry on in your memory, looking to your life and that of others who have made the ultimate sacrifice for inspiration.

Cpl. Michael Canny
Hampton, VA PD

I REMEMBER THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU AND TALKED TO YOU, JUST 2 DAYS BEFORE YOU WERE CALLED AWAY. YOUR SMILE AND YOUR LAUGH I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER AND THE WAY IT WAS INFECTIOUS TO ALL AROUND YOU. YOU WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN MY SISTER IN BLUE. IN THOSE EARLY MORNING HOURS GOD CALLED YOU AWAY TO HIS HOUSE WHERE IT IS NEVER COLD NOR VOID OF LOVE. GOODBYE MY SISTER SHEILA, WE WILL MISS YOU.

SPO RE Briggs Sr
Norfolk Police Motor Unit

It was with deep sadness and regret that I heard the news that fateful morning, while I was getting ready for my shift. I didn’t know you, but it’s obvious you were a special person who brought much joy to those around you, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew you. You wore the badge proudly, a true warrior dedicated to making a difference, exemplifying all that is good about being a police officer. One day we will walk Heaven’s beat together, but until then, watch over and protect us as we try to carry on your legacy. As the Police Unity Tour pedals to Washington DC in May, you will be deep in our thoughts, then and always, as we ensure that the sacrifices of our brothers and sisters who are gone will NEVER be forgotten. Strength be with the Norfolk PD – my thoughts are with them. Rest in peace Sheila, and God bless you and your family.


Officer B D Cordivari
Chesapeake PD

Officer B D Cordivari
Chesapeake Police Dept

I did not know you personally, but it appears you were one in a million. I pray that the Lord will Bless and Keep your Family and Our Brothers and Sisters in Blue. While our job is often thankless, the Lord knows our hearts and desires. As an officer and citizen I say THANK YOU Sheila Herring for a job well done.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

dsv
NPD

Rest in peace.

Anonymous

Upon reading of officer Herring's death sadness overwhelmed me.I'm a past resident of Detroit,Mich who also relocated.To survive all those years in Detroit only to succumb to life in Norfolk.May God comfort your family and may the gates of heaven keep your spirit secure.

SGT.NELSON FEAGIN
CUMB.COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.

Another brave soul taken so soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer Herring. May God be with you all.

A nation mournes your loss Officer Herring. Way you walk with God in the streets of heaven, Protecting us all as you did while on Earth. Thankyou for your dedication and service Ma'am. You will be missed.

Travis Eyestone- Security Officer
Mercy Hospital security

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Herring-Patrick's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Sheila is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) Sheila was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis McElderry's fiancee (EOW 01/03/03)

Thank You Sheila

Inv G. C. Wall
Norfolk Police

So sorry to hear about your loss. Norfolk P.D. has lost another fine officer. I pray that God will help you all during this tragedy. I lost someone very dear to me 5 days after James Gilbert with N.P.D. was killed. I know how hard it is and how important it is to have support. Remember to be there for each other.

Denise
Survivor of Calvin E. Taylor NCHP E.O.W. 10-3-01

Officer Patrick was a Police Academy Instructor when I came on the job. She was an excellent Physical Training. Instructor. She is sorely missed. God Bless her family.

Former P.O. NeKael L. Jones
D.P.D.

My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in peace.

Allen Williams
International Police

Take comfort in knowing we all are one family.
Our department, and its' members, are there for you at all times.

Gresham Police Benevolent Group

Sheila, I do not know you however, after reading the previous reflectons I feel that you were a wonderful peson to know. My heart goes out to you, your family and your immediate brother's and sister's in blue (NPD). Continue watching over us because, we will continue to pray for you!!!

Ptlm Q
Irvington,NJ PD

Officer Herring-Patrick,
Thank you for your dedication and service, not just as a police officer but as a United States Marine as well. Rest in peace.
a fellow Marine & LEO

Anonymous

My deepest sympathy to the family of Sheila Herring-Patrick.I had the pleasure of knowing her,She was a good friend who kept you laughing at all times.Sheila was also my defensive tactives instructor while at the Detroit Police Academy (Class 94G). You will never be forgotten,May you rest in peace.

P.O. Cheryl Muhammad
Detroit Police Dept

Mrs. Herring,
I hope you are in heaven and doing well. While you are up there, I want you to say hi to James. Everyone misses you very much. The day you got hurt, it reminded me of the day another police officer was killed(James). We all are very sad that another policer officer has fallen. God will look after your daughter and the rest of your family. It is sad that me and my family did not get to know you and your family at all.
REST IN PEACE OFFICER SHEILA HERRING

Kristen Chilcott McDermott
A Norfolk police officers daughter

The Policeman stood
and faced her god,
Which must always come to pass,
She hoped her shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as her brass.

"Step forward now, Policeman
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared her sholders
and said, "no, lordI guess I aint,
Because those of us that 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 awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked alot of overtime,
when the bills got just 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 many tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here,
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

So, if you've a place for me,
Lord, it needn't be so grand,
I've neither expected nor had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
where the saints had after trod,
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of her God.

"Step forward now policeman,
You've done your burdens well,
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL !!!!!!"

May God Bless You........

Field Training Officer James J. Blount
Chesapeake Police Department