Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER , PROTECT US ALL

JL
Point Pleasant Beach PD

October 8, 2005

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI.

October 8, 2005

God bless you, your family, friends and co-workers. Noone knows why God called you home to be with him in his Kingdom, but you are with the lord and you have indeed gone to a better place. Rest easy brother.

MPO Paul Moeller
Joliet, Illinois Police Dept.

October 8, 2005

Rest in peace, brother.

PJN
Cook County IL Sheriff's

October 8, 2005

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Shad Bassett, my heart-felt sympathy.
from: Janet Blann-aunt of fallen Deputy Craig Blann; Newton County Police Dept.
Called to be with our Lord Sept. 6, 2005

Janet Blann

October 8, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOST OF DEPUTY BASSETT. A HERO FOR SURE. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

October 8, 2005

God Bless You.

sgt. brian burton
fort wayne pd

October 8, 2005

To Deputy Bassett family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

October 8, 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 ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

October 8, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. Bassett, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Deputy Bassett, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

October 8, 2005

Deputy Bassett,
You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, OFc, Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs OFfice, Gretna Police Dept. LA

October 8, 2005

My heart hurts for the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Bassett. Please know that I'm praying for your family. Another hero finishes his job here.

Debbie Clapp
Proud wife of New Richmond IN Town Marshal R. Mark Clapp EOW 12/5/03

October 8, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Bassett; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

October 8, 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. May God Bless.

Officer Timothy T. Royster
Huntsville Police Department, AL.

October 8, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

October 8, 2005

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

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
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 got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

October 8, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepests sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Shad Bassett. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

October 8, 2005

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 8, 2005

I'm sorry for your loss, may god be with you.My son was killed while on duty july 10 2000 now my other boy was killed two days ago, so i know about the terrible feeling. Deputy Kenny Hetrick

kenny Hetrick
Ottawa county sheriff dept

October 8, 2005

Deputy Bassett, rock on! Thanks for your service to your county, our state, and our nation. I'm sure you did a helluva job while on duty, and you now are on special assignment! God bless your family and friends! They will see you again someday. Thanks again for doing your part to serve the citizens of our state here at home. We really appreciate it! God bless, sir!

October 8, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Shad Bassett, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

October 8, 2005

"THE FINAL INSPECTION"

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

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman 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 got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell

Rest in Peace, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Officer Grant Bassett
Salado Police Department
Bell County Texas

officer Grant Bassett
Salado Police Dept.

October 8, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 8, 2005

May God bless your family, co-workers, and friends, Shad. Again, Indiana has lost a valued LEO to tragedy. May the good Lord keep your family in his loving arms for eternity and help them thru this very sad time. Always remember, We will never let you walk alone.

Retd Indy Ofcr
Indianapolis Police Dept

October 8, 2005

The officers of the Council Bluffs, IA, P.D. will keep you, your family, friends, and co-workers in our prayers.

Council Bluffs, IA P.D.

October 8, 2005