Norfolk Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, January 16, 2003
Reflections for Police Officer Sheila Herring
My prayers are with you, your family, friends, co-workers and community. God Bless you, sister in blue may you rest in peace and keep watch of us from above.
co-worker Officer Joe McGarry EOW 12/29/2002
MBPD
Rest in Peace
Constable
Osceola Township
It seems I have post this too many times...
Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Rest in peace sister.
Officer Scott White
Portsmouth Virginia Police Department
Our thoughts and prayers go out to this officer, friends, and family. People may come and go, but HERO'S remain. When you start your shift and feel that tingle throughout your body, thats the reminder that they are looking over you. Keeping you safe and telling you that they are still there. You done well officer Herring-Patrick. Go walk a beat on heavens streets, we'll take it from here. Until we meet at the crossroads, REST IN PEACE.
southern Iowa
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and co-workers of Officer Herring-Patrick.
Kelly Burgess
Norfolk Bureau of Emergency Services-911 Center
God bless you and your family. Thanks for serving us!!
S. Giles
S. Giles
Lehi
I truly believe that as our mission of tending the Lords sheep is complete, he calls us to a higher duty. It is once again that the Lord has called one of our family members to stand with him. Ofc. Herring-Patrick was called to stand with our Lord and savior. Rest easy my sister for you have completed your mission and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You will be in our hearts forever.
SPO S. Willis
Austin, Tx. PD
I rather be a door keeper at the house of the Lord then to dwell in tents among wickedness. To the Officers and Family of Officer Patrick. Some times we ask why things must be, but God in his great widsom has made it beyond our powers to see. Looking back in tenderness, looking back in tears, cherish the years, remember the laughter you had with Shelia and leave the rest to God.
CPL. Albert Mobley
South Carolina Highway Patrol
We just lost our brother Officer Andre Booker just several days ago and now you have been struck with this terrible tragedy. We are proud of Officer Sheila Herring-Patrick and ask God to be with her family and fellow Officers during this time of pain and suffering. God Bless
Officer J L Cable
Henrico County Division Of Police
God bless the men and women of Norfolk PD. With so many service persons based in VA and lots of them leaving for the Gulf, it is nice to know that the men and women of the PD are there protecting the families of the service members. God bless you Ofcr Herring-Patrick and your family and friends
Ofcr J A Ahern
Medina PD, Medina OH
GOD BLESS YOU OFFICER.JOB WELL DONE.SEMPER FI AND REST IN PEACE.
Anonymous
OUR CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND FELLOW OFFICERS.........
Deputy Sheriff
Clermont County Sheriffs Office-Ohio
To our sister in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department
God Speed, our prayers are with your family and department.
K. Rose
Lehi PD
God Bless...
While on Active Duty with the Air Force Reserves, and as a Virginia State Trooper, I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officer Herring-Patrick. As we all serve to protect and defend the means of freedoms in society whether foreign or domestic, I deeply regret the tragedy that has taken my fellow officer in the pursuit of her duties.
May the life force behind her shield be ever present and our memories of her remain strong.
Trooper J. D. Mercurio
Va. State Police
God speed midnight roller. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
MIDNIGHT ROLLER
Hanover County Sheriff's Office
I just wanted to say that my thoughts are with the Norfolk Police Department and the family and loved ones of Off. Herring-Patrick. While people were sleeping and getting ready for the next day, you were protecting them. I am sure by your act of courage and bravery you saved many more lives, including your fellow brothers and sisters in blue. The Police Unity Tour will ride in your memory this year and many years to follow. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!
Off. J. Whitson
Portsmouth, VA P.D.
It's a sad day to lose another sister in blue. You gave the ultimate sacrifice. Sheila, You may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten. We are all family in this job, sometimes we are the only family each other has. In pace requiescat, Rest in peace! Keep a watch on the rest of us as we go on shift each day.
"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world will cry and you will rejoice." (American Indian Prayer)
Isaiah 40:31
Officer Kimberly Moses
MTSU Campus PD, TN
I'm saddened to see one of Hampton Roads' own go out this way. Thank you for your service Officer Herring-Patrick. Your dedication will go with you to heaven's streets, and your devotion to duty will serve as an example to the others you leave behind. I wish a comforting peace and closure to your loved ones. God speed to your next assignment under God's command. You've done well.
Concerned Military Member
I know exactly what this family is and will be going through. My heart and especially my prayers are with this officer's family, friends, and the co-workers. May you also be remembered as the HERO that you are. May you rest in peace....................John 15:13
Shelly Ragsdale, Surviving Spouse
Officer Alan Ragsdale, Hohenwald Police Department, EOW 11-27-2000
The thin blue line is thinner today, but its mystery is that it will never disappear. As long as there are men and women willing to pin the badge on everyday and walk through the "valley of the shadow of death", the thin blue line survives! As long as there are those among us willing to be the difference between good and evil, between right and wrong, the thin blue line, the great equalizer, continues through our nation wrapping itself around the world! We police officers are a resilient gang...we will carry on the mission that we have chosen. We must! To honor the memory of Officer Herring-Patrick, and the many who have gone before her, we must carry on. To the family of Officer Herring-Patrick: My words will never fill your void...ever...I will not even try. My prayers, and the nation's, are with you all. To the Officers of the Norfok Police Department: Dig down deep and search for the fortitude and the courage to do what you have to do. Let the thin blue line envelope you. Lean on each other. Remember Sheila...EVERYDAY and never forget her family! Honor her by honoring them every chance you get.
Lt. T. D. Barge
East Point Police Department, East Point, Ga.
You truly are a hero. God Bless You and rest in peace.
Anonymous
An unfortunate loss, my sympathy goes out to the Norfolk Police Dept.
P.O. S. Spencer
Detroit Police Department
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Herring-Patrick. She has made the ultimate sacrifice and will not be forgotten.
And to my brothers and sisters in the Norfolk Police Department, you've been through a lot of pain in the past two years. Stay strong. We're with you all the way.
AMT
Chesapeake Police Department
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