Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.THANK YOU FOR A SERVICE WELL DONE.

M.P.O. SCOTTY MOORE
CARMEL POLICE IND.

October 10, 2005

MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.THANK YOU FOR A SERVICE WELL DONE.

M.P.O. SCOTTY MOORE
CARMEL POLICE IND.

October 10, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Bassett. May he rest in peace.

"Blessed are the peackmakers for they shall be called the children of God"

Depity Chief Andrew Ryan
Butler University Police Department Indianapolis IN

October 10, 2005

Our heartfelft symapthy goes to the family, friends and co-workers of Shad. We are so sorry that another family has to endure such pain and loss. The news of this accident strikes a familar cord with our family, just 5 short years ago on October the 5th 2000 my brother Officer Bradly Matteson was also in an auto accident and died of head injuries. I had just been remembering that whole experience when I got the call about Shad and my emotions quickly turned to concern for your family. Our family was able to get through and move on with the help of great friends-many of whom I never knew until the worst days of my life. The memorial team and those of us at Indiana C.O.P.S are all here to help support you and we will be there through every step of this process for you. I know that this is a very difficult time and so much will be cloudy but know that we will never forget Shad or you and that we thank your family for the sacrifices you have all made on behalf of the citizens of this state. From one survivor to aonther, I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that God gives you strength beyond your understanding..

Colby & Angela Matteson
Co-President of Indiana Concerns Of Police Survivors

October 10, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Shad Bassett, and the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Bassett, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

October 10, 2005

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who unlocked your car after you accidentally locked the keys and your baby up at the mall.
I was the one who gave you a ride to the gas station when you ran out of gas on that back road.
I was the one who changed your tire because you couldn't figure out how to work the stupid scissor jack.
I was the one who directed you safely through that busy intersection when the traffic signals weren't working.
I was the one who gave you a jump-start after you left your lights on.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who found the item that identified the guy who raped your daughter.
I was the one who spent my days off in court to testify and help convict the man who beat your son so badly.
I was the one who located your grandmother in the woods that night when it was 22 degrees and she had wandered away from the nursing home.
I was the one who loaned you the raincoat the night we stood and watched your house burn.
I was the one who talked with you for two hours about your son running away from home.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who held your hand, wiped the blood out of you eyes, and calmed you down while the Fire Department cut you out of what was left of your car.
I was the one who called you at 2 a.m. to come pick up your 16 year old daughter because she had been drinking too much.
I was the one who knocked on your door at 4 a.m. to let you know your 16 year old daughter would never be coming home again.
I was the one who did CPR on your 3 year old after you found him in the pool.
I was the one who helped deliver your new baby when you didn't quite make it to the ER.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got that snake out of your bathroom around midnight.
I was the one who got my knees and elbows scraped up fighting with the shoplifter with your carton of cigarettes.
I was the one who took your son for a "ride-along" so he could see what it was really like.
I was the one who gave you the right directions so you wouldn't miss that business meeting.
I was the one who stopped you to let you know your right rear tire was going flat.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who escorted your son's funeral procession from the church to the cemetery and cried behind my sunglasses because he was my friend, too.
I was the one watched over your place while you were on vacation.
I was the one who worked for you on Christmas Day so you could be off with your family.
I was the one who joked around with you after your truck got hit by a train and you walked away without a scratch.
I was the one was able to talk your husband into going into counseling with you.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got shot when I pulled over a car for a traffic violation and the driver turned out to be an escaped convict who had sworn he would never go back to prison.
Oh, by the way, my memorial service is at 2 p.m.

Will you remember me now?

Patrolman
LPD

October 10, 2005

God bless you and your family. Your dedication and service to the citizens of Indiana will forever be remembered. Rest peacefully, brother in brown.

Deputy Ryan Pedigo
Owen County Sheriff's Department, IN

October 10, 2005

Shad you are going to be in my heart forever. You helped me get through some of the roughest times in my life and you know as well as I do that I wouldn't have been able to do it without your support. Im going to miss our conversations at Good Oil, your smile, and my late night Taco Bell runs for you. I don't think you'll ever know how much you touched my life and the lives of everyone around you. You'll be sadley missed and thought about every day. I can't wait for the day when I can ask you to turn your lights on and make the sirens go woop woop!!

Ashley Johns

October 9, 2005

Farewell for now Brother. We are grateful for your service, faithfulness and dedication to duty. Rest assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

October 9, 2005

Rest well Deputy Bassett, your dedication and sacrafice will not be forgotten.

Tpr. D McGuckin
MI State Police

October 9, 2005

I never dreamed it would be me,
My name for all eternity.
Recorded here at this hallowed place,
Alas my name, nor more my face.
"In the Line of Duty" I hear them say,
My family now the price to pay.
My folded flag stained with tears,
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.
My sword I pass to those behind,
and I pray they keep this in mind.
I never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart on bended knee.
I ask for all those here from the past,
Dear God, let my name be the LAST.


God Bless you and your family. May God give them the strength to carry on. What a beautiful smile...may your wife and children always remember this and keep it in their heart. THANK YOU, Deputy Bassett, for keeping US safe. Godspeed.

Lisa
Georgia Civilian

October 9, 2005

My heart goes out to the family of Deputy Shad Bassett. This is all too familiar to my family. My fiance lost his brother nearly two years while responding to a call in Mishawaka. May you know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

~~Blessed are the peackmakers for they shall be called the children of God.

Candace Hunter
Plymouth, IN

October 9, 2005

Shad Bassett was a courageous,honorable officer.It was my honor to serve with him.He will be missed.He will not be forgotten.

Trooper
Indiana State Police

October 9, 2005

I check this site nearly every day and have come to find yet another heroes name added.

May God watch over your family, friends and fellow officers and may you Rest In Peace.

Thank you for your courageous and faithful service.

Missouri Citizen

October 9, 2005

God Bless you and your family. I pray that God looks after them.

Deputy M. Steffman
Hall County Sheriff's Office (GA)

October 9, 2005

Shad,
Brother I don't even know where to begin. I just found out this morning. It has only been a year and a half since we graduated from the academy. I know that you died doing what you love and I hope that will be of some comfort to your wife and children. I hope you know that you will always be a friend and a true hero to me and thousands of other law enforcement officers throughout the world. I will miss you and you will be in my thoughts.

Deputy Andrew Barnhart
Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Indiana

October 9, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

uc
odps Inv Unit

October 9, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Bassett. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

October 9, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Bassett.

Every time I leave my home to go 10-41, I realize, something could go wrong, and that, despite my wishes, I may not come home. Because when I am on duty, I could be stabbed, shot, drown, run over, assaulted, and on and on, or die in a car accident rushing to help you or someone I may not know. When you see me, you know not where I may be going, the danger I may soon confront, the situation of my call, my closeness to a destination or even the person I may soon assist but I perform my duties with Pride, Integrity and Honor.

Rest in peace brother in brown and watch over your family with comfort and fond memories. Thank you for your service!

Deputy Robert Craig
Boone County Sheriff Dept.

October 9, 2005

IN YOUR MEMORY


Don't cry because you think I'm gone,
for I am with you still.
Don't seek reasons to explain
what is simply just God's will.


It's very hard to leave all of you
and everything I've known,
but my work on earth is done now.
Our Lord has called me home.


I know you will find comfort
Just let faith guide your way.
Cause, from the moment I was born,
I have been preparing for this day.


Remember me for the laughter,
that's the greatest gift we give.
Keep me in your heart and mind
because that's where I now live.


If ever you feel you need me,
you can close your eyes and see,
I'm still right here with you,
I'm alive in your memory.

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa.

October 9, 2005

God bless the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Bassett, we are thinking of you.

mjw 643

October 9, 2005

Thank You for protecting and serving! You will never be forgotten. May your memory live on forever! Also, my prayers and thoughts go out to the family, I am deeply sorry for your loss.

civilian
Indiana resident

October 9, 2005

To the family of Dep. Bassett,

My thoughts, along with many other deputies with the marion county sheriff's department, are with you during this hard time. may god bless you in these trying times.

deputy
marion county sheriff's department

October 9, 2005

I as well as the staff and members of Police Wives Online would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the family of Deputy Bassett. You are a true hero Deputy Bassett!

October 8, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow deputies of Deputy Bassett.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

October 8, 2005