Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Gilbert,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Henry County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 2, 2024

Daddy-O, it's hard to believe that it has been 20 yrs . It was amazing that Austin push to have a memorial marker on Jonesboro Rd. It says,
Henry County Police Department, Sergeant James Gilbert, E.O.W. 05/02/2004, Hero's highway. They had a nice unavailing of the sign on Nanny Jo bday the 24th of April. And she has been sick but was able to watch thru FaceTime. She is so happy and so are all of us, that when the citizens drive down Jonesboro Rd, they will see your name on the sign and remember ,the great officer, father, son, uncle, friend, that was taken too soon. Any one who knew you knew that u were a HONEST, LOVING, FUNNY, & AMAZING MAN. AND U WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO. Aftet 20 yrs still feel like the first day when God Called you home. I love and miss u so much. And know I will always be daddy oldest girl!

Jennifer Allison(Gilbert) Harris
Oldest Daughter

May 1, 2024

Hey Sarge,

Still remembering you. Will be thinking of you and your family today. Say hi to Wilbur, Chuck, Elgin, Michael, and the guys. Miss you all.

Lieutenant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police

May 2, 2023

Sarge,

On this day, I still remember. Thinking of you and your family today.

Rosen

Lieutenant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

May 2, 2022

Well May2, 2022 will be 18 yrs since God gave u your wings...It still doesn't make it any easier...I still miss u as much as I did the day u went to Heaven...I can still see the look on Eddie's face and Austin screaming it's DAD it's DAD. I was getting ready for church when I heard the knock on the door...never thinking my life would forever change...God took the only person on this earth that no matter what I did, I knew u always had my back...and loved me unconditionally. U never get over it u just have to try the best way u can to cope with it...Nanny Jo always said the Lord won't put no more on you than he knows u can handle...but it's hard for me to always feel that way...I just hope that one day I can be a 3rd of the God Fearing Christian Woman that she is, bc then I would be happy...I love and miss u so much...and will always be Daddy-O's oldest girl, and you will always be my HERO...Love me

Ally Harris
Oldest Daughter

May 1, 2022

Daddy-O,

I just wanted to wish u a Merry Christmas! 17 yrs and it still seems like yesterday... I love and miss u more than ever...u were the only person on this earth that it didn't matter what I did u still had my back...been finding lots of dimes...more than usual..just let me know what u r trying to tell me this time...take care and kiss paw paw Curtis and Uncle Ronnie. Love u to the moon and back...
Love Always,
Daddy's Oldest Girl!

Jennifer Allison (Gilbert)Harris
Daddy's Oldest Daughter

December 20, 2021

Sarge,

Still keeping your memory alive. Say hi to Chuck, Wilbur, Elgin, Jimmy, Michael, and Adam for me. I miss all of you guys so much.

Lieutenant V. T. Rosen
Henry County Police

May 2, 2021

Jimmy
You were a good friend who taught me a lot.
Still doing the job, no matter how it’s changed...

Gaya con Dios brother..

Still doing the job
RW Johnston
5/13/20

R Johnston
Federal Air Marshal

May 13, 2020

Jimmy,

I didn't forget you man. Still think of you daily. Say hi to Haist, Daniel, Smith, Berry and Carter. If you see them around, tell Miller and my dad I said hey too. Y'all wouldn't recognize the place.

Lieutenant V.T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

May 3, 2020

Rest easy you are a hero

Mark Mottola

May 2, 2020

Daddy-O,

Tomorrow is your 15 yr, Anniversary for your E.O.W. And it still feels like yesterday u were taken too soon from us. I love and miss u so much. I wish u could see all your grandkids bc I know they would never wanna stay home bc they would wanna be at pawpaw Jimmy's house. But I know that u r watching over us. I know when u are around bc I'm still finding the dimes. Not sure exactly what they mean completely. But I know when I just vacuumed a rug and look BK down and there it lays. It's usually u trying to tell me something. Bc I will find one and if I don't seem to get it, then there is another and another. And then usually the phone rings or someone shows up to give me some kind of news bad or good. And I love knowing that u r close, but i still wish u we're here bc I need u too behere So much. U are and always will be my HERO, My Daddy-O! I love u to the moon and back.
Love, YourFirstBornAndOldestDaughter

Jennifer Allison Harris
Oldest Daughter

May 1, 2019

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 28, 2018

Daddy-O,

You have been on my mind so much lately. I miss u so much! You will always be my HERO! You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace and when the good Lord calls me home, we will be together again. Keeps watching over your children and grandchildren, nanny jo has been really sick, and watch over the rest of the family and all your brothers and sisters in blue!

Love Always,
Daddy`s Oldest Daughter
Ally

Jennifer Allison Gilbert Harris
Oldest Daughter

October 24, 2018

Daddy-O,

Its hard to believe your 14,yr anniversary is tomorrow! Not a day goes by that I don’t miss u! I think I miss u more now than ever bc your grandbabies are getting so big and I know u would have spoiled them rotten! But they know what a hero their PawPaw Jimmy was Abby is almost 14 and Gavin is 8! And your newest granddaughter Kynleigh Hope will be making her appearances in a few months, I am so proud of the Man Austin has become and I know u are so proud of him.And I am so glad he will have a daddy’s girl, like Sarah and I were yours! And Sarah got her Driver’s License ! I will never let you be forgotten! You were and will always be my HERO! I love and miss you so much! For my birthday this year, I'm asking for donations to Georgia Fraternal Order of Police Foundation. I've chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope you'll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me. Every little bit will help me reach my goal. https://www.facebook.com/allybass87/posts/923211404514374. I did this to honor you and all the other fallen officers! I will never forget my Hero!

Love ❤️ Always,
Daddy’s Oldest Girl

Jennifet Allison (Gilbert) Harris
Oldest Daughter

May 1, 2018

Hey buddy. I miss you and the crazy things we did. I'm holding it down for you. I really hope I'm doing right by you Jimmy. I visited the national memorial in DC and saw your name. I could see you looking saying, "that's pretty cool." I do believe I will go to Denny's this week and get the Dagwood!

We rode the shift in your honor tonight. Every time I drive by our honey hole I honk the horn for you. My wife even remembers and honks too! I can't believe its been 13 years...

Sgt Patrick Snook
Henry County Police Department

May 2, 2017

Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

May 2, 2017

Daddy-O,

Well its hard to believe that I'm 30 today! And in 3 days will be 13 yrs since the Lord took you from us! I love and miss you the same if not more today than the day the Lord called you home! I wish u were here with your grandbabies and Me and Austin and Sarah! Its crazy that she just turned 15! I just hope that when she turns 18 that she will come and look for your side of the family! Since we can't see her! It's hard always tring to be the string ine and trying to keep this family together! I know that you are watching over us and I know that youchave been around alot lately bc I have been finding the Dimes everywhere! And it is kinda funny because I had a hitl helping me at work the other night and she had just shook off the rug and put it back down and when we turned around there lay a dime! And she said Ally why did u throw this dime down and I said I didn't, I was over here. She said, I just shook that rug so how did this dime get here? And I said Idk and just smiled! I'm so proud that you are my father and I am so thankful that you gave your Life doomg what you loved which was Protecting and Serving the ppl in Henry and Butta County! You were HCPD's 1st Fallen Officer and I hope that they Never forget your Sacrifice that you made doing what you Loved! I would much rather have you here but I know you are in a better place and that when the Lord gets ready for me to come home, I will see you again! But it dosn't make missing you any easier! I love you and will Always be Daddy-O's Oldest Girl Always and Forever! You are and will always be my HERO! I Love you more than anyone will ever know! Love Always, Your 1st born!

Jennifer Allison (Gilbert) Harris
Oldest Daughter

April 29, 2017

12 yrs ago today! The Lord to the my best friend and hero away, My Daddy-O! Not a day goes by that I don't think about and miss u! You were my Rock, no man will or can ever take your place! I still ❤️and miss u sooo much every day! Abby is 11 and Gavin is 6 and they are growing up so fast, I wish u were here to see it! (Especially my little man bc he is my wild child, lol! And u would prob have him in ydc(not really) but i know u would set him straight

Jennifer Allison Gilbert Harris
Oldest daughter

May 2, 2016

Jimmy, I still think of you often. I remember that you would come over to CID on a daily basis and we would talk about many things. When I was a young detective I could always count on you to find the bad guy that I was looking for. I know that you are still watching out over us and I just want to thank you for that.

Chief Keith Nichols
Henry County Police Department

February 29, 2016

Jimmy,
It's hard to look at your flag in the hallway at work. You were such a wonderful person. i remember when you would call and talk to me while I was working in telecom and just talk about your day and what was going on. I remember you telling me you were marrying a flight attendant and we were all so happy for you because you had had such a hard time being a single father to your two children. I know you were a wonderful father to your 3 children. You truly loved all your children and so loved Pat. You are missed Jimmy Gilbert.

Tracy Richardson
Henry County Police Department

May 3, 2015

DADDY-O,

TODAY IS YOUR 11 YR ANNIVERSARY SINCE GOD TOOK YOU TO BE WITH HIM! I LOVE AND MISS YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY, LIKE IT WAS THE 1ST DAY! TODAY IS KK'S BABY SHOWER SHE IS HAVING A GIRL! ABBY IS SO HAPPY BC NOW SHE WILL HAVE A LITTLE COUSIN TO DO HAIR AND PLAY BARBIES WITH! LOL! WELL I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU THAT WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH! PLZ KEEP WATCHING OVER US LIKE YOU ALWAYS DO:) AND PLZ KEEP AN EXTRA EYE ON AUSIN AND SARAH! SINCE I DONT GET TO SEE THEM VERY OFTEN!

LOVE ALWAYS,
ALLY
DADDY-O'S OLDEST GIRL!!!

JENNIFER ALLISON HARRIS
OLDEST DAUGHTER

May 2, 2015

Daddy-O,

I just wanted to say hey and tell you that we still miss and love you so much! Last night I was looking for a Star Wars VHS and in the drawer I saw a VHS movies that said jimmy in your handwriting! And I put it into the VHS player and it's was a video of you 11-13-1988. And you were with the HCSO at the time! You were so young and thin(lol)! But I just started crying bc I got to hear your voice! You said that you were sending the video to the GA Training Center so maybe it would help save officers lives! And all of the what not to do while on duty so that you all would make it home. I don't know who filmed it but I'm so glad I have it so I can always hear your voice! You also said that once u actually looked at the video that u realized what kinds of safety things u didn't follow during the traffic stop! But I know that you must learn quick bc u made it a few mo shy of 16 more years before The Lord took u from us! E.O.W. 05/02/2004 HCPD. I'm so proud to say you are my father!

Love Always,
Ally(Daddy's Oldest Girl 4ever)

Jennifer Allison(Gilbert) Harris
Oldest Daughter

February 26, 2015

Allison:

I have some pictures of you, Austin & your daddy that I would love to send you.

Ramona Joiner Carney

friend

January 2, 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS DADDY-O! I LOVE AND MISS YOU!

Allison Harris
oldest daughter

December 25, 2014

Sarge,

I didn't forget you today. Rest easy. By the way, Mike Hardy retired today. You were mentioned. Never forgotten.

Rosen

Lieutenant V. T. Rosen
Henry County Police Department

May 2, 2014