Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Godspeed 66-10, from all of us, with the Memorial 9C1 Project.

Jail Officer A.J. Clapp
MCSD

October 13, 2005

God Bless you and your family my Brother.

Deputy Sheriff
Muskingum County Sheriffs Office Ohio

October 12, 2005

On behalf of this department we wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family and co-workers. You are in our prayers in the difficult time. God bless you Deputy Bassett.

Ofc. Darcy Meade
Kosciusko Co. Sheriff Warsaw IN

October 12, 2005

To the family and friends of Deputy Bassett, I cannont find the words to ease your pain, and not sure there are any at all. Please know that as time goes on the void will always be there, but you will get stronger. Keep his memory close to your hearts and never forget the times you once shared, for you will meet him again when the time is yours. Talk to Shad because he will always be listening and watching over you. Ordinary citizens will never fully understand why cops choose their profession. But we see it when the community pours out with grief and gratitude. We have lost another Hero. God Speed

Melissa
Friend of Jake Laird EOW 8/18/04

October 12, 2005

I’ve been away from my office for a few days only to find so many of my brothers have fallen. I pray your family and friends will find strength and comfort in the reflections left by your extended family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you enjoy your eternal resting place “High on the mountain”.

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

October 12, 2005

In Valor there is Hope. I hope that Prayer will sustain your family at this tragic time. Rest in Peace.

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo PD

October 12, 2005

Man oh man How I miss you. Today will be one of the hardest days of my life, I have to say by till we meet again. Even though you are in my heart I will miss you. Shad you are in a far better place. What does he look like? What does Jesus look like? I know you are in awe right now! Are family and friends will miss you smile and YOU in all. Please remember me up there. I will never NEVER forget that I was blessed to be your little SISTER. Oh how I miss you. Well till we meet again I love you. I can not wait to see you AGAIN. Smoochies and I just LOVE YOU!!!!!

Shad's little sister, Shadee

October 12, 2005

Your community and I thank-you for a service well done and offer my deepest condolences to your family. Nothing is harder than losing a brother in action. I will always respect the sacrifice that you swore to and have given to Pulaski County and family. My prayers will be with you.

Patrolman Michael Miller
Carmel Police, IN

October 12, 2005

My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Shad Bassett. Thank you for your service and dedication. We all share in the loss of losing one of our own. Rest in peace and May God Bless.

Officer Ben Phelps
McCordsville Police Dept., IN

October 11, 2005

Another Brother has lost his life serving the community and citizens he vowed to protect. Although he is no longer with us physically his spirit and sould will never be forgotten. Like the heros that came before him and the heros who will almost surely come after him...now you can walk the streets of heaven and be a peace maker for all time. We will continue the watch here on earth until our time has also come.

Rest easy Brother, we have the night watch now.

To Shad's family, friends, and co-workers...be there and be strong for each other. Although time will heal the wounds the hurt will never completely go, but there is strength in numbers.

T.W. Jester
Ft Wayne Police Dept.

October 11, 2005

Pulaski County has lost a fine deputy and a fine person. God be with your family, friends, and co-workers in these next few tough months.

Deputy Probation Officer Cory Walker
Jennings County Superior Court Probation

October 11, 2005

God Interviews A Cop

The Cop stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Cop.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you alway turned the other cheek?
To my Church, have you been true?"

The Cop squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
Can't always be a Saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was rough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne
Where the Saints had often trod.
As the Cop waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, Cop,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.

-Author Unknown-

Det./Sgt.
St. Joe Co. Indiana Police

October 11, 2005

The Kentland Police Department would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends and fellow officers of Deputy Bassett. Rest in peace friend.

Vincent Lowe/Chief
Kentland Police Dept. IN

October 11, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

October 11, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Logansport Police Department, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Shad Bassett along with themembers of the Pulaski Sheriff's Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of mourning. We would like to thank those Officers such as Deputy Bassett,who sacrifice their lives each day to protect others. Again we are sorry for your loss and pray that God gives you strength during this time of great sadness. Deputy Bassett, you will be forever remembered, may you rest peacefully.

Members & Staff
Logansport Police Department

October 11, 2005

Dear Bassett Family, My most sincere thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you face the days ahead. Let Shads memory and the love each of you shared in your own special way be the guide and inspiration to make it through each minute of each hour. He will always be with you and he is now one of the "Elite" blue angels who stands watch over all of us left behind. Gods Blessings to you.

Deb McGinnis

October 11, 2005

My most sincere condolences to the family, friends, and brother officers of Deputy Bassett. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sgt Thomas Hauser
Swiss Army, MP

October 11, 2005

To a friend and wonderful officer who will never be forgotten.
Shad, was a man who talked so highly of his wife and children. Remembering those days in class (04-157), just behind me in the seat, he would say he missed them so dearly.
My heart truly goes out to the loved ones of Shad.....May he live in our hearts forever

ICO Terri Arlandson
Indiana Department of Natural Resources

October 11, 2005

Shad,
I know you are in Heaven! You always put others befor yourself and up to the end you did just that. You will be missed GREATLY and left some good memories. We wern't as close as some of your friends and family, but I visited your accident site this morning and looked back on some of the times we did spend together and the one that came to mind was when your appartment burned down you thought you lost everything....."Now we feel that way". God Bless!

Fred Widner

Fred Widner
Friend

October 11, 2005

Deputy Shad Bassett Rest in Peace, May God Bless your family and fellow Law Enforcement officers during this time of mourning.

Lt. Tim Sampey - Bancroft PD - MI
Blue Knights International Law Enforcement M/C Detroit Metro

October 10, 2005

I am still in the police academy. I have a young wife and she is pregnant. I would like to thank Officers like Shad Bassett who protect my family and loved ones when I can not. 10-42, G-d Bless.

Officer Bruce White
Vienna Police Deptartment

October 10, 2005

If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go, Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always, Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own, And in time when men decide and feel safe to call the streets insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind. We will se you in Elysium..

OFC Crociata
GPD, Illinois

October 10, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Cpl. Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

October 10, 2005

I love you with all of my heart. You were my brother for 34 years. You are my heart. You were the one person who NEVER left my side, no matter what.Now that you have left my heart is so empty.It is so amazing how much you have touched others also. You will NEVER be forgotten.Your nieces and nephews will carry you with them always...You are our hero. I love you little brother. Your sister, Poo

Brukentta Crichfield(Bassett)

October 10, 2005

no other b-day party or get together will ever be the same with you not there to smash cake in my face!!! we will so much miss your laugh and sense of humor you were so funny! we all know God has a reason for what happened, it hurts so bad but God has a plan far better than ours. Shad, YOU are gonna be the peace maker!!! We all love you so much and so do your nieces and nephews! But thank God We have your memories!! Save some cake up there for me! Ill see you soon, tell God to be good to us, and tell everyone there we love and miss them too!!! Till we meet again, John 3:16 LOVE YOU!!!!!

cynaka, shads sister

October 10, 2005