Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mrs. Whitehead and Family: From my wife
Caroline and myself, our prayers go up for you and your family. May God's promise of Psalm 121 live on in your heart. "I will lift up my eyes until the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. As a retired Bibb Deputy, may the Lord bless and keep you and your family. In His Service, Chaplain and Mrs. Len Woodard.
Macon, Georgia

Chaplain Len Woodard
Bibb County Sheriff's Office

March 31, 2006

My heart goes out to his family and co workers. I have been gone from law enforcement for several years and had the honor and privelege of sometimes working with Bibb's deputies. Those I worked with had nothing but praises to say about Whitehead. The pain of his loss reflected in their eyes at the funeral. My heart and prayers are with you all.

Stephanie Holland

March 31, 2006

As retired police officer and a neighbor to the Bibb County Sheriffs Dept. while working at All State Bonding Company, I have the highest respect for Officer Whitehead and the Bibb County Sheriff's Dept.
My God bring peace to Officer Whiteheads family and may Officer Whitehead keep the perpetual light shining for us when we join him. "GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN".

Officer Dennis Simon
Indiana University Southeat Police Dept.

March 31, 2006

I lost my Sargeant on the same day that your agency/family lost you...It seems that only "good people" seem to always leave this earth early. May you rest in peace brother, I hope you and My Sarge are up there looking out for us, don't worry, we'll take care of bussiness down here for now...
God bless you, your family and fellow brothers and sisters in blue......

OFC. Jose Morales,Jr.
Metropolitan Police Department,Washington,DC

March 30, 2006

Brother you will be missed!

Inv Jeff Langley

March 30, 2006

I know the lord is always our comfort in our time of sorrow. May the lord watch over the family and continue to comfort his wife,children and mother.

God bless.

Mary Fields ( Family Friend)
Leaguers head start

March 30, 2006

"and if necessary, lay down my life rather than swerve from the path of duty" -- CHP

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Officer M. Flores
California Highway Patrol

March 30, 2006

To the family of Officer Whitehead,

My father was a police officer for over 20 years. Every time he walked out of the door to go to work I never knew if it would be the last time I would get to see him. As you very well know, the worry that a police officers family goes through daily is hard. It takes special kind of people to be the family of a law enforcement officer; not everyone earns the honor in doing so. Every law enforcement officer who puts his/her life on the line daily is a HERO. A law enforcement officers family is a HERO in every aspect. Though I didn't know your husband, I do know the heart of dedicated law officers to know that he was very proud of the fact that you and your children loved him enough to let him do the work that flowed through his veins to do.

Your law enforcement families are here to lend support, a helping hand, a shoulder to cry upon and anything else you need. We may not understand and question why God takes those we love home early but it is only He that will take away your pain and help you face another day. Do not be afraid to ask us for help.

From one law enforcement family to another law enforcement family, may God continue to shine that gold shield of protection around you as your husband and father did.

Donna Hunter Churchwell (Bonaire, GA )

Donna Churchwell, Law Enforcement Family

March 30, 2006

DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

A Brother In Blue

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

March 30, 2006

May God be with the family, friends and sibling officers of Deputy Whitehead. Go in peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

March 30, 2006

I pray that God will be with the family of Deputy Whitehead through this time of sorrow. Although I did not personally know him, my heart sank heavy the morning I heard of the loss of my brother officer. Joseph, I know without a doubt that you are with our father God, in Heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deputy L.C. Gilder
Telfair County Sheriff's Office

March 29, 2006

Joe, you always had a heart of gold and never failed to make it known. The things you did in this life will forever be your legacy. You had the strength, courage, and compassion of a hundred men. You were a role model to more people than will ever be known. I'll never forget the day in the office when you asked me why I was there. I said I wanted to help people and you said that was a good enough reason. You helped me out in more ways than you know with just that sentance. Jeff and I really wished we could be there to see you off to your home. Please know that you will forever be remebered as a hero and never be forgotton. Thank you, for your sacrifice, your courage, and for everything you were and will be again. In our hearts and thoughts forever,
Taylor and Whisler.

Jennifer Taylor-Whisler and Jeff Whisler

March 29, 2006

I wish to send our prayers to the Whitehead family---Charles & Nancy Thomas

March 29, 2006

I met Joe Whitehead a couple of years ago on the firing range in Bibb Co. and so I send my prayers to his family, may God bless you in your time of grief. Continue to look to the hills from which your help comes from. Rest in Peace my brother.

Cpl. Jerome Saulsbury Sr.
Central State Police

March 29, 2006

"Final Call"

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

March 29, 2006

As the wife of a GA State Trooper, I feel the loss of a member of our extended family. My thoughts and prayers go to the Whitehead family. May God be with you and keep His angels with you to comfort you.

Tina Chavis

March 29, 2006

May God be with this family and wacth over them in this time of hurt and need. I am thankful every day for all of our officers, It is never forgotten to me what they put on the line everyday to protect all of us they dont even know.

Jessica Kitchens
Citizen

March 29, 2006

My sincerest sympathy goes out to the famliy of Deputy Whitehead. I will say this to the Famliy,Hold on to Gods unchaging hand for he would guide you through the bad times. Famliy and friends be strong for the brother we love and loss.My brother in blue, you have made the ultimate sacrifice RIP.

Investigator K.A.Daniel
East Point P.D. Special Operations

March 29, 2006

JAY,
TO MY FIRST TRUE LOVE. YOU KNOW THAT I NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU! YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. I WILL LOOK FOR YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE WHEN I GET THERE. REST IN PEACE.
MISSING YOU,
BRENDA
NEW JERSEY

March 29, 2006

Dear Whitehead family, may god be with you in your time of grief.We are praying for you . We appreciate the dedication that Joe gave to his community.

Barbara A. Evans
Jones Co. citizen

March 29, 2006

Deputy Whitehead, Thanks for the advice you gave me at the range. I will always remember you act of kindness.

Sgt. T. Dumas-Jackson
Spalding County S.O.

March 29, 2006

In Valor there is Hope.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

Author Unknown

P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD

March 28, 2006

"Hero" means different things to different people. In it's simplest terms it must mean someone you want to be like, someone whose knowledge you can draw from, someone you can lean on, someone that has ethics better than you own, someone that rises above the crowd and their goodness shines all around them. Joe Whitehead was a man that possessed all of these qualities. Now that he has gone before us we are honor bound to follow the path he led us to. God's speed Joe
Until we meet again.

Lieutenant Robert McComb (retired)
Bibb County Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Officer Whitehead and those who served in the department with him. May GOD watch over each of you and give you courage and strength. Please know that you have our support and that you are in our hearts. GOD bless each of you.

Kaye Miller (civillian)

March 28, 2006

I could never say enough about Joe he was one of the greatest men I have ever meet. He never meet a person he did not like unless they where drug dealers. The only reason he did this job was to protect as many children as he could from drugs. He help me several times when I was haveing problems at work and he never wanted anything for himself. The only thing that he loved more than his job and helping others was his wife and three children. I only hope that someday I can live up to his memory. He will always be in my heart. I know he will be riding with all of us as we continue to honnor him and do our job protecting his family and the families of Bibb County. I know Joe is sitting on high looking down on us and still trying to protect us all from harm. Thank you Joe for all the wonderful memories of you and helping me to be a better officer and friend. You will always be missed but never forgotten. We all love and miss you so much our lost brother.

Deputy Clay Williams
Bibb County Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2006