White Hall Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, September 23, 2005
Reflections for Assistant Chief of Police Johnnie Lane Shaner
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost a dear friend (also an officer on duty) to a car accident as well. It has been over a year and we never forget. My heart goes out to the family....
Officer Thoma
Lapd
September 25, 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
September 25, 2005
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the White Hall Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer Shaner deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Shaner is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC
September 25, 2005
I was very saddened to hear about the death of Officer Johnny Shaner. There is a lot of dangers that come with being an officer of the law, and unfortunately Officer Shaner faced one danger that he was not able to avoid. I extend to the family to always remember Officer Shaner's bravery and courage. Officer Shaner your shift is over now.We will take it from here; rest in peace...
Deputy James E. Bradford Jr.
Bradley County Sheriff Department
September 25, 2005
God Bless the wife, children, family, friends and coworkers of Officer Shaner. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
September 25, 2005
God bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. You will never be forgotten.
DE
St. Louis City Police
September 25, 2005
May the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Johnny Shaner find some sense of peace during this most difficult time.
Just know that there are folks all across this country that will lift you in prayer before the Almighty. Read James 4:8 and maybe it will be of some comfort to you.
I thank God for men such as Officer Shaner and the sacrifices they have made. Officer Shaner will forever be remembered.....thanks in part to the ODMP.
Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, (Retired)
September 25, 2005
on behalf of the state auxiliary, we extend our sincerest sympathy to the family, friends, and officers of the whitehall police department and his former co=officers of the montgomery police department.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND COMFORT YOU TODAY AND THE DAYS TO COME.
"NEVER LET THEM WALK ALONE" (AUXILIARY MOTTO)
mary mc intyre president-national trust
alabama state fraternal order of police auxiliary
September 25, 2005
To the family, friends, and co-workers my prayers are with you. There is nothing anyone can say at this time to help, but just remember than Johnny was doing what he loved.
You will miss Johnny everyday, but we will never forget him.
Officer Shaner look Clint up for me tell him that his mother misses him everyday, and give him a big hug for me.
Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04
September 25, 2005
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
September 25, 2005
YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.
OFFICER SHANER, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.
TO THOSE CLOSEST TO OFFICER SHANER, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
September 25, 2005
Rest in Peace Sir.
Brett
Vermont DOC
September 25, 2005
Officer Johnny L. Shaner, Sir may you rest in peace. My deepest condolences to your family and members of the White Hall P.D. God Bless you Sir.
Deputy Carlos "Chuck" Molinar
El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Texas
September 25, 2005
You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!!! R I P
Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept. MI.
September 25, 2005
Thank you for your dedication and service, Officer Shaner.
May the Lord comfort your family and friends at this difficult time.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
Matthew 5:9
Wife of a Deputy
SBSD Morongo Station, CA
September 25, 2005
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