Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless you Sgt. Hewitt
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, friends and fellow officers in Buncombe County.
Rest in Peace Brother in Blue
The watch is ours....

Sheriff Steve Brown
Lunenburg/Queens Co. Sheriff's Office, Bridgewater, N.S., Canada

April 6, 2004

JEFF,WATCH OVER US ALL.WE LOVE AND MISS YOU DEARLY!

CPL. C.A EDWARDS
BUNCOMBE CO. SHERIFFS DEPT.

April 6, 2004

Rest in peace HERO. You have given your all for your fellow man.

Richard Raymer
Private Citizen

April 6, 2004

I would like to say on behalf of the Troopers of the Pennsylvania State Police, our prayers and thoughts are with you, your friends and loved ones. God Speed Brother……

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

April 6, 2004

YOU WILL BE MISSED. YOU ARE OUR ANGEL IN BLUE AND MAY NOW PATROL THE STREETS OF GOLD.

Anonymous

April 6, 2004

I remember hearing the BOLO given out while on patrol at approximately 0015 hrs on Monday morning - "BOLO reference Officer Down....Buncombe County in 30 seconds". I remember the hollow feeling I suddenly felt inside and I knew everyone else working in Henderson County felt the same. We are all brothers in this business and we all feel the deep loss no matter who it may be. On behalf of the Laurel Park Police Department - Thank You!!!! for your service and god bless you, your family, and all the staff and personnel of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office

Ofc. G.R. Mullen - LP-6
Laurel Park Police Department

Ofc. G.R. Mullen
Laurel Park Police Department

April 6, 2004

You are truly a hero to law enforcement officers throughout the world. Thank you for your years of service, not only to your community, but your country. Bless your family and friends as they struggle through these difficult times. Rest in peace brother!

Ofc. R. Eberhart
St. Peter Police Dept., MN

April 6, 2004

YOUR FAMILY AND BROTHERS IN BLUE ARE IN MY PRAYERS. THANK OUR HEAVENLY FATHER FOR SUCH MEN AND WOMEN THAT ARE OUT HERE TRYING TO SAVE THE CITIZENS AND OUR GREAT COUNTRY. GOD BLESS ALL!

DPT. J.W.KORN
CATAWBA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

April 6, 2004

This week another tragedy has struck on of our beloved officers and friend. I know the first question that anyone asks is WHY? Unfortunaly I dont know why but there is someone in Heaven who does. I remeber only a few short months ago having to endure the most excrutiating pain I ever have experienced. I never thought that I would have to go through something like this in my life time but I did. When my husband, Anthony, was killed. It is so ironic that one of our friends Jeff has now joined Anthony in Heaven. For several years Anthony had the opportunity to work on the same squad as Jeff at the Sheriffs Dept. before Anthony moved on to work for the Highway Patrol. During this time they became friends and I remeber my first date with Anthony we went to the MOvie with Jeff. I also remeber the times that he worked at Dillards while I was employed there as well. Anthony was going through Patrol school at the time and Jeff was always so considerate to check on me while Anthony was in Raleigh. Jeff was a great friend and I will always remember the times that Anthony and I got to share with him. I dont have answers but I do offer my comfort to his family and fellow officers. As bad as the pain is and probably will always be if you can lean on God for your strength then I can assure you he will bring you all through this painful time. I can say I have been there and have survived the daily journey only by the grace of God because at times it is harder than anyone could ever imagine. The hardest part for me is trying to keep Anthony's memory alive in our child, Cody. But I can assure you he will always know that his daddy died serving others and what an awesome example he was and how much he was loved. Tracy, I know that for you this time is so overwhelming and I want you to know that my prayers will be with you daily and you will be able to be strong. Always look to the Lord for your strength and he will bring you through it. To the fellow officers, remember that God doesnt promise us another day on this earth so please make sure you are prepared if you were to go. Thank you for the jobs you do and the sacrifices you make everyday. To Jeff, Please give Anthony a big hug from me and Cody. And know that you will be missed more than you could ever imagine. I will be there this week to stand in for my husband at this very sad time because I know where Anthony would be if he were still here on this Earth. He loved the Buncombe County Sheriffs and the former squad member that he worked so closely with. I want to offer comfort to the family. My prayers are with you all daily.
"Fear not for I have redeemed you I have called you out. Even when you pass through the waters I will be with you."Is. 43.1-2
He will carry you in the times that you feel you cant go on if you will lean on Him.
In His Hands,
Heidi Holloway Cogdill

Heidi
Wife of Trooper Anthony Cogdill EOD05-30-04

April 6, 2004

God bless you and your family. Thank you for your service. You and your family will remain in my prayers.

Anonymous

April 6, 2004

A good training officer, supervisor, and leader are words that come to mind. Then joking, cutting up, sarcastically funny, and watch your step or he'll get the best of you follows soon after as I smile thinking of him. Most of the time he could get you even when you did watch out. I often wanted to go to work just to see what he was gonna get into next. I had a hard time getting into my uniform yesterday and checking on knowing he had been taken away. As I left the office, where so many others were attempting to cover their sadness, I began to cry. I hope everyone else remembers him as I do. I will smile often remembering him and the officer that he was. I will remember the things he taught me and never forget that he was,,,, a good man.

I beleive the Lord needed another good officer for a special duty,,,,, he has one!

BCSD

April 6, 2004

To all Family, Friends, and Co Workers of this Officer:

On Behalf of myself, and the Family of Police Officer Daniel Starks (Ft Myers Fl, E/O/W 10-25-03) we want you to know that you are all in our prayers! The Lord will sustain you as you go through this difficult, and trying time, but just remember your loved one is being cared for in Heaven, and is now eternally safe. We hope that you all remain as strong as possible, and know that we are all thinking of you. No words are quite ever adequate, but Police Officers make the ultimate sacrifice everyday, and our hope, and prayer is that they will always be remembered for their heroic efforts, and kind hearts.
Blessings Always,
Jessica Ruhl (Daniel’s Fiancée) & the Family of Officer Daniel Starks

April 6, 2004

Rest in peace knowing that you did a Job Well Done......

1942
PPD

April 6, 2004

Sgt. Hewitt,

My prayers go out to the family. I'm from western North Carolina, and have been to buncombe co. many times.
Rest in peace, brother. Your work on earth is done. We'll take it from here.

Ofc. J. MacDonald
Fuquay-Varina P.D.

Ofc. J. MacDonald
Fuquay-Varina PD. N.C.

April 6, 2004

"E2 Buncombe .. 10-8 Z-Zebra"
God has called home his lamb .. and for his wife, family, friends and co-workers who grieve, please allow that to give you some comfort. We stand together and share our tears, sorrow and pain. Through prayer and support from one another, we shall all see this through. Though, we will never forget Jeff, and will forever love and cherish his memory, we must move forward ... as hard as that is to do. Words cannot describe how thankful we all are for all of the thoughts and prayers .. not just from surrounding departments .. but from the nation. May God bless all who lose loved ones and fellow officers in this manner.

Anonymous

April 6, 2004

My family lost a very important part of our family on 2/16/04 and we know the pain you're feeling. Just remember you're not alone and that you're in our prayers. May God watch over all the men & women in law enforcement and keep you safe while you patrol the streets. Our deepest sympathy to all those who worked, knew, & loved Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt- especially his family.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig EOW 2/16/04

April 6, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with your wife and family. Being the wife of a Sgt at Greenville County SO, I would never want to get that knock at the door, but it's always in the back of our minds. May God give her the peace and understanding in time as to why this has happened. And to all of you in blue, I love each and everyone of you. Let us never forget to tell our loved ones when as they leave for work that we love them, we never know when it will be our last time to see them.

Wife of Greenville County S.O. Sgt.

April 6, 2004

My Heart goes out to the Family and friends of Jeff, He is now in the Arms our our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Roger F. Williams
Buncombe County Sheriff's Dept.

April 6, 2004

I'm sad to here another hero is lost, My deepest sympathy goes out to his fellow officers and his wife. He will not be forgotten.

PTLM. E. GONZALEZ
Providence PD, R.I.

April 6, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

April 6, 2004

God Bless. "Lest We Forget"

Jail Officer Aaron J. Clapp
Montgomery County Sheriff Department

April 6, 2004

Sgt. Hewitt,

Our agencies work side by side every day. Although I never got the opportunity to know you, please know that you have touched my heart, and the hearts of my colleagues in such a special way. We were there with you that night, even if only by radio, and our prayers and tears followed you every step. You will always be in our hearts. To the family of Sgt. Hewitt, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Lynn Fraser, 911 Telecommunicator
Asheville Police Department

April 6, 2004

Jeffrey , Rest in peace brother. My prayers and condolences go out to your family and co-workers. Not only were you a hero to the people of North Carolina, you were a hero to our entire country. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Todd S. Schuster
Cambridge, MN Police Department

April 6, 2004

bless your family and the dept members as well!! the lord moves in mysterious ways but we know he is in good hands now and no harm can come upon him again

commications officer wayne faber
apex police dept

April 6, 2004

Though I never knew Sergeant Hewitt on a personal level, I had met him several times in passing while working with Edward Squad at the Sheriff's Office. Jeff was a man who would always offer a kind smile even to a perfect stranger, A man who loved his job and the community and country he served.
In a progressingly anti-law enforcement society, the death of an officer always serves as a painful reminder of how dangerous and grossly underappreciated our jobs really are.
Sergeant Hewitt died trying to protect the citizens of Buncombe County from a dangerous man.
To Jeffs wife and Child, God Bless you in your time of tremendous need. Be proud of him, he is truly a hero.
A coward dies a thousand deaths, a hero dies but one.
Rest in Peace Edward-2. We Miss You

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to your own understanding, but in all ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths."

Deputy Phillip D Caldwell
Buncombe County Office Of The Sheriff

April 6, 2004