Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

thank you blue!!

citizen

March 28, 2006

Deeply sorrowful, I leave a reflection about another brave soldier killed by a cowardly enemy. I hope the community will show appreciation for the sacrifice Deputy Whitehead has made, and outrage for this violent attack. To the citizens in this community, I ask that you do your civic duty and punish these ruthless criminals for the brutal murder of this decent husband and father. With swift justice, sentence these murderers to the most severe penalty. Deputy Whitehead, may the memory of your heroism, service and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and fellow officers in the Bibb County Sheriff's Department.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

March 28, 2006

Deputy Whitehead is more than a great coworker & officer he was a great friend. Growing up with him & playing high school football.He was a leader willing to stop everything to help someone out. The town of Roselle NJ lost SOMEONE GREAT. JT WE LOVE YOU God Bless your soul.

Jamie Rogers friend

March 28, 2006

Like several other Law Enforcement Officers, my heart is heavy with the loss of our Brother. The table has been set for a homecoming in Heaven and there is a noise around the throne because God has invited a special guest home, Deputy Joseph Whitehead. My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, I pray that Jesus will hold you in his loving nail scarred hands and give you comfort. May God Bless each and every member of Deputy Whitehead's family and fellow Bibb County Deputies.

Detective Karen Stokes
Warner Robins Police Dept Georgia

March 28, 2006

Rest in peace brother. You are my hero.

Lt. Chip Wagner
Bibb County Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2006

Dear Whitehead Family, may God bless and comfort you during the difficult days ahead. I hope you find comfort in knowing that your grief is shared by many people throughout the country. My deepest sympathy and prayers to your family.

Leslie Mitchell
HUDOIG-Investigations

March 28, 2006

Joe, it was a pleasure to know and work with you over the years. Always know your hard work, knowledge, and insight will never be forgotten by anyone at the J.C.S.O. or the Fugitvie Squad.

Inv. Robert Reece
Jones County Sheriff's Department

March 28, 2006

Rest with God in the peaceful streets of heaven. You have done your time in hell. Thank you my brother. Thank you for the courage and love you have shown. I pray for your family and co-workers. You are a true HERO.

Trooper
Kansas Highway Patrol

March 28, 2006

Joe was the type of person that would always give a helping hand to anyone. I was new to the department when I met him coming in to interview a prisoner. He sat and talkto me for 10 or 15 minutes asking how I liked it and just getting to know me. He also helped me out alot with my shooting at the range, but he never treateed me like a "Rookie". To him if you wore the uniform you were an equal, regardless of time and experience. He was always happy to share his with you.
Joe you always touched everyone you came in contact with. You made them a better person for it. That is why I know when you got to heaven God had a special place for you at his right hand. Watch out for us on high, like you did while you were here. You are missed, and even though we hardly knew each other I am exponential proud to be able to call you Brother.

Deputy Cory Marberry #1787
Bibb County Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2006

On behalf of the men and women of the La Habra Police Department we send our thoughts and condolences to the Bibb County Sheriff's Department and the family of Deputy Sheriff Joseph Whitehead. It doesn't matter where we work, when one of our brothers or sisters fall, we all feel the pain and the loss. Rest in peace Deputy Whitehead. You will never be forgotten

Sergeant Jeff Baylos
La Habra PD, California

March 28, 2006

I thank you Deputy Whitehead for your faithful service to the community.
May God grant comfort and peace to you as an honored resident in his kingdom.
My family and I mourn your passing and Pray for your family.

Our prayers,condolences and gratitude also go out to your surviving brothers and sisters of Bibb Co SD who carry on.

Joel Dickerson
Bibb County Citizen

March 28, 2006

To the family of Deputy Joe Whitehead, I pray that God will give you peace and sustain you through this tragedy. Please know that Joe is at the right hand of God, having joined the ultimate force in Heaven. From the reflections I've read here, his untimely death was not in vain, and he died doing what he was called by God to do for his family and the citizens of Bibb County. As law enforcement families, we all know the risks involved in the job, yet we support these men and women for believing they can make the world around us a better place....and we love them so for it. To Deputy Whitehead, I thank you for a job well done and for your paying the ultimate price so that others could be safe. You will never be forgotten.

Wife of a Deputy
Georgia

March 28, 2006

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. We sincerely appeciate what your loved one meant to our community. Take care of yourselves!

citizen

March 28, 2006

My prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Whitehead. Never let our brother's memory fade.
Mike Bradford

Invest. Mike Bradford, Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept

March 28, 2006

There are no words that can express what your family must be dealing with. To loose someone in such a senseless crime. God bless and keep your family.

citizen

March 28, 2006

I am saddened to hear of the loss another brother in law. Our prayers are with his family and fellow deputies. Thank you for sharing your memories of him to pass his legacy on to those who did not know this brave and valiant man.

Det. Roberts
Colorado Springs Police Metro Vice/Narcotics

March 27, 2006

My prayers and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and co-workers of Deputy Whitehead. May God be with all of you during these trying times. Deputy Whitehead, you will never be forgotten my brother.

P.F.C. R. Boyles
Jesup P.D.

March 27, 2006

I HAD ONLY KNOWN JOE FOR 7 YEARS, AND THE ONE THING I WILL REMEMBER MOST ABOUT JOE WAS THAT HE WAS SOMEONE YOU COULD ALWAYS GO TO WHEN YOU NEEDED HELP. HE ALWAYS SPOKE AND GAVE YOU A SMILE, BUT YOU WERE ALWAYS DRAWN TO HIS BEAUTIFUL EYES. JOE WAS A FRIEND TO EVERYONE AND ALWAYS MADE YOU FEEL SAFE KNOWING HE WAS BY YOUR SIDE. IT HAS BEEN A GREAT PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN HIM AND WORKED WITH HIM. I WILL FOREVER CHERISH THE MEMORIES I HAVE OF JOE AS A FRIEND, A FELLOW DEPUTY, AND AS A MAN.

DEPUTY BEVERLY MOORE #1483
BIBB COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

March 27, 2006

May God Bless your family, friends, and Bibb County Sheriff's Department. Rest in Peace.

Officer Larry A. Estrada
Augusta Veterans Affairs Police Dept.

March 27, 2006

Deputy Whitehead,
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Officers Paul and Amy Sperandeo
Westwego and Gretna Police Departments LA

March 27, 2006

I have tried for days to think of something to say that would convey what this man I didn't even know gave to every single person in this county. Joseph Whitehead worked in the hardest, most dangerous job here, and gave his life to make this a more livable place. Nothing I write can begin to do him justice. God bless him and his family.

Bryan Bateman
South Bibb Co. Property Ownwers Assoc.

March 27, 2006

I had the pleasure of working with Joe when he was assigned to the jail. Joe was a great friend and leader. He made the ultimate sacrifice for what he believed in. God bless you and your family.

L.Turner

March 27, 2006

I had the priveledge to work beside Joe on cases in the past couple of years. Joe was a distinct professional and you could count on him any time you needed assistance. Joe, I will miss you and we will continue the fight my brother.

Staff Sergeant Sidney Andrews
Centerville, Georgia Police

March 27, 2006

May He support us all the day long, till the shades lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging and a holy rest and peace at the last.
Cardinal Neuman

Lt. Greg Moody
Pensacola Police Department Pensacola, Fl

March 27, 2006

I have known Joseph since he started with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. I must say the pleasure was all mine. He was alway a professional, and he was great to be around. He and I would alway laugh about something in the past. I know that I will miss him. Joseph you will always walk the halls of Criminal Investigation Building. God Bless You, and your family.

Investigator Paul Edwards
Bibb County Sheriff's Office

March 27, 2006