Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are grateful for his life and pray and hopeful that his sacrafice will never be forgotten.

Detective Sergeant (Ret)
Richmond Police dept.

March 24, 2006

To the family of Deputy Whitehead and his fellow co-workers. I send my condolences from all of us here at the Valdosta Police Department. RIP brother we will miss you.

Sgt. Tomas Chavarria
Valdosta Police Department

March 24, 2006

When we were advised this morning that a Bibb County Deputy had been shot and killed in the line of duty, we were hoping that there was no truth to it. Unfortunately, with just a few phone calls, we were able to confirm that it was indeed true.

Our hearts go out to the men and women of the Bibb County Sheriff's Department during this difficult time. To the family, friends, and loved ones of Deputy Whitehead, know that we are with you during these times in thought and in spirit. When we lose one man or woman in law enforcement we all hurt. You could see the mood change instantly when we confirmed that this tragedy had occurred. Everyone from dispatch to patrol stayed on edge for the rest of the shift. You can't help but think about how it could have just as easily happened to you instead.

To the men and women on scene w/ Deputy Whitehead when this occurred, we know that you are going through a lot of grief and pain at this time. Remember that you did everything you could to help your brother officer and that you have done him proud by making sure that the people responsible for his death will be punished to the full extent of the law.

To the wife and children of Deputy Whitehead, remember that he was a hero and that he served his community well day in and day out. He and his contributions to the community will not be forgotten. The pain won't go away, but one day you will begin to heal some how some way.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

A 911 Dispatcher
Houston County 911

March 24, 2006

Thank you for your service, rest easy and know you're honored and appreciated.

Deputy I. Hunt
Broward Sheriff's Office

March 24, 2006

My heart goes out to your you and your family. To the family...you are not alone in the sit of sorrow...many brothers and sisters accross the nation fell for you.

Officer
SPD, CT

March 24, 2006

i'm most sadden by the news of deputy whitehead leaving us so soon i was just driveing thru bibb last weekend on my way to ohio i know that right now the family is upset but time will heal all saddness but he's in the lords house now he's feeling no pain and looking down at his family telling them "I'm alright now please don't be sad for me "

Ray Turner
Tampa Florida

March 24, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Whitehead, his family, friends and fellow deputies tonight. Rest in peace, Sir. We will carry on with your memory in our hearts.

AZ Narc

March 24, 2006

Deputy Sheriff Joseph Whitehead may god bless you and your family.

March 23, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother

Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

March 23, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Joseph, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

March 23, 2006

Deputy Whitehead died a hero...just as he lived his life. I like to think he has gone home to his Lord in Heaven and that he's joined the legion of law enforcement officers already there. That helps to comfort me, and perhaps the Whitehead family will find comfort in that thought.

Deputies of Bibb County: Hold your heads high and every day, remember your brother officer. That way his death is not in vain. He lives on in his family, but also in you all. Keep him in your hearts and visit his family to keep them safe. They will find comfort in your presence.

Know that we don't thank you often enough for the work you do, the risks you take and the sacrifices you make.

God bless you, Whitehead family and God bless the men and women of the Bibb County Sheriff's Department. You are loved and appreciated.

Love,
Your New Aunt in California
Aunt LoVae

LoVae Pray Martines
civilian

March 23, 2006

My prayers goes out to the family of Deputy Whitehead and the Bibb County Law enforcement family.Earth has no sorrows that heaven can't heal.May god bless you all.

Seargeant Jeffery Whisby
Marta Police Department

March 23, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 23, 2006

Please know that there others out there that have felt the pain you are feeling. I lost my husband just 3 short months ago in the line of duty. I miss him a great deal but am so proud of him. Keep your chin up! I will be praying for you and your family.

Tersa Nava
Widow of Henry "Hank" Nava FWPD EOW: 12/01/2005

March 23, 2006

Joe Whitehead,
You taught me a lot as my sergeant in the jail and i learned even more from you as time went on you were an outstanding Officer and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Brother.

Deputy Mike Thomas
Bibb County Sheriff's Office GA.

March 23, 2006

Joe was a great deputy who loved his job and was really good at it. He gave his heart to the Bibb. Co. Sheriffs office and his soul to Jesus doing what he truly loved. He will be missed and never forgotten. Im so very sorry. Dad is really torn up more than anyone knows. My heart goes to the family and the children.

J.Michael Modena Jr.

March 23, 2006

Rest easy brother, The watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

March 23, 2006

Thank You Joe. Rest in Peace brother. You will never be forgotten.

Wolfe
Bibb Co. S.O.

March 23, 2006

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

DEPUTY WHITEHEAD, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

TO THE WIFE AND CHILDREN OF THIS HONORED DEPUTY, KNOW THAT YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THERE WILL BE ALOT OF EXTRA PRAYERS THIS SUNDAY IN CHURCH FOR ALL OF YOU, MINE INCLUDED.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

March 23, 2006

May God watch over your spirit and protect your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Trooper
Pa State Police

March 23, 2006

To the family of Deptuy Whitehead:

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and I wish you strength in the coming days. No words will bring back your beloved deputy, but please know many people are thinking of you during this time.

Nicole Paloney
Survvor, Lt Mike Walker, EOW 12/31/05

March 23, 2006

Deputy Whitehead,

Thank you for your service,you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Sergeant M.Fontaine
California Dept Of Corrections

March 23, 2006

Rest in peace brother. You and your family are in all of our prayers.

Patrolman
Upper Chichester Twp. Police (PA)

March 23, 2006

Deputy Whitehead, thank you for your many days on the beat, you are a true hero and loved by many. You are in a better place working for a better boss. And to the family & co-workers & friends of Deputy Whitehead. We know your heart is broken, it will be hard to get to sleep tonight. It will be hard to face tomorrow, and next week and next month and then it will be a year. And your feelings will still be raw. And your life will never be the same without this one person. The lives he touched while on earth and he never knew it.I know we lost one also EOW: 04-24-02. His name is Scott and TIME is slowly healing and we will never forget him. And my heart goes to his family and children, because it will be so hard for them to understand and to forgive. Each day they will be waiting for him. And for his friends, never will get the chance to talk with him again. And, with his co-workers there will be such a void. Someone walking down the hall just like he did, or a voice that will sound like him. Or a reflection of someone. And each day for quite some time he will be on their minds. And the hatred you will have in your hearts for the person who did this is so strong, and I'm sure God will forgive you all. Because thats what he does. God bless you Deputy for a job well done. 270

March 23, 2006

I feel that this quote sums up the feelings of all...

It's not how these men and women died that makes them heroes, it's how they lived.

Deputy Eric B. Beyer
Franklin Co. Sheriff's Office, Chambersburg, PA

March 23, 2006