Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Every day Policemen go to work, they serve their country and the people in more ways than recognized. By their mere presence, they protect and serve the citizens of every City and State and deter criminal activity.

Their call to duty lies deeper then what the public witnesses. Every day, every shift, and every hour, their lives are put at risk. Inside their hearts, they have Pride, Courage, Honor, and Loyalty. From issuing a citation to a traffic offender, to fighting the most violent criminals, they’re here to make the streets and neighborhoods safe.

Safe, so that Old Glory may fly proudly. Safe, so that the President and Congress can effectively govern America. Safe, so that the Soldiers may live in peace to protect our Country from foreign enemies. Safe, so that citizens may tour the Country, learn the history, and visit monumental sites that gave America freedom. Safe, so those families can peacefully live.

One day could be quite peaceful, while the next could be time to rock and roll. That is why they must never go against the brotherhood that is formed. City, State, or Federal, all Police, nationwide, has a common bond. A special Comradeship. They are their own family. One must never leave a brother behind, become a quitter, or worse yet, a coward. Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way.
When their shift is over, they hang up their gun belts, take off their badges, and return home to their families. But, their service never ends.

May god bless you and your family Officer Herbert. Rest in peace my brother we will take the watch from here.

Sergeant Travis E. Hueston
Sweetser Police Department

March 6, 2005

So sad, rest easy sir.

Mike C (Boston MA)

March 6, 2005

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

March 6, 2005

Your tour of duty has ended by having given the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank you for your service to your department and community.
You will not be forgotten by those whose lives you touched.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and
your fellow officers as they mourn your untimely loss.

† Rest In Peace, Officer Herbert, May God Bless You †

Jeffrey Williams
Highland, Indiana

March 6, 2005

REST IN PEACE, God bless your family and God Speed

Explorer
Cammilus PD, N.Y.

March 6, 2005

Craig was in my platoon while with the 38th MP Company and served as a fire team leader. He was a good soldier and an outstanding cop. I and the members of the 939th MP DET. stationed in Balad Iraq send our sincere condolences to the family of Craig and the members of the Lawrence Police Dept. He will be greatly missed. Love you brother.

Sgt Kerry Buckner
Marion County Sheriffs Department

March 6, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Craig, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for you service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

March 6, 2005

Let those who make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Officer.

Patrolman
Franklin Police Dept, IN

March 6, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER
HERBERT, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

March 6, 2005

Rest in peace, my brother.

PJN
Cook County IL Sheriff's

March 6, 2005

Rest in peace Officer Herbert. My condolences go out to your family and friends.

Officer K.A. Lokey
Norfolk Police Department

March 6, 2005

may god bless you and your family, rest in peace my brother in blue.

Captain James Hanzey
Buckeye Lake, Ohio

March 6, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

March 6, 2005

My most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Herbert.
"This one thing I know: that the only ones who will be truly happy are those who have sought and found a way to serve." Albert Schweitzer.
Albert Schweitzer was a Nobel Prize winning doctor, and although he did not serve as a law enforcement officer, I believe he understood what it means to serve.
Officer Herbert did not lose his life-he gave it in service to his department, and to his community.
He chose to serve, when he could have chosen an easier way of life, a more lucrative way of life. He had to have worked hard, and trained hard to achieve the service he had chosen.
He chose to serve when he worked holidays, birthdays, and other special times when he would probably rather have been with family and friends. He chose to serve when the weather was at its worst, and civilians could stay at home and rest in comfort. He chose to serve when he worked long hours to watch over his community and guard their safety as they went to work, as they played, and as they slept.
Now he is gone, but he will watch over us all as we go about our days and nights. Nothing can replace Officer Herbert, but I pray that memories of him in happy times will help to ease the pain of his passing to those who knew him.
Rest easy, Brother; you will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN USA

March 6, 2005

My heart goes out to Officer Herbert's family and those officers he worked with on a daily basis. Everyone has to pull together to get through this very trying time. Officer Herbert, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten.

Robert Gordon, Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

March 6, 2005

Rest in peace Officer HERBERT, God bless you and your family for your dedicated service.

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

March 6, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Herbert's family and friends. Please watch over us brother, for you are in a better place. God Bless

Officer Jack Manuel
Pocono Twp Police, Pa

March 6, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State Police we extend our condolences to the family of Officer Craig Herbert and the members of the Lawrence Police department.

Senior Trooper
Virginia State Police

March 6, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

March 6, 2005

The thoughts and prayers of the men and women of the Onondaga County Deputy Sheriffs' Police Association are with the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Craig Herbert.

Detective
Onondaga County (NY) Sheriff's Office

March 6, 2005