Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family and friends of Deputy Joseph Whitehead and his fellow officers in the Bibb County Sheriff's Dept.:

I was so saddened to read of the death of another young officer in the line of duty. On behalf of our entire family, we extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Joseph was brutally murdered.

May you find comfort in your faith and the support of your law enforcement family and other police survivors. There will be many people to stand beside you each step of this painful journey.

Heaven may have another hero today, but how I wish this had not happened to your beloved Joseph. All of Joseph's loved ones are in our prayers. It is heartbreaking to know that another family has lost their husband, father, and son.

Joseph's valor, courage, and dedication will never be forgotten.

I also hope that Joseph's family gets the full measure of justice they deserve.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Joseph gave to his community and the citizens of New Mexico, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 22, 2006.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 23, 2006

Rest in peace brother you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your dedication and service Deputy Joseph Whitehead you are a true hero. My deepest sympathy to your wife, kids and your department. You will truly be missed.(God has called home another angel) Gone but never forgotten, your memory will live on. I pray that God will give your family the strength needed in their time of sorrow.

Deputy Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

March 23, 2006

May God Bless the Peacekeepers and their families. I hope your wife and children will find strength in the lord. Thank you, Deputy Whitehead, for keeping me and all citizens of Georgia safe. I'm sorry that this scum took your life too soon...I hope justice is swift and harsh! Rest in the arms of the Angels. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

March 23, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Whitehead.

While no one who wears a badge wants to be put into such a situation, you put yourself into the line of fire to protect those whom you might not have even known despite the danger. While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven.

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

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

March 23, 2006

Yet another brave officer has paid the ultimate price and another family is left to mourn. God Bless you and may you rest in peace.

March 23, 2006

I only met Joe once, but he made a lasting impression. A very nice person who carried himself like a true professional. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. You will definately be missed Joe, but never forgotten.

Investigator Mike Olson
Warner Robins Police Department

March 23, 2006

Joe, you will be sadly missed. You were a true friend and respected very much by all of us at the Warner Robins Police Department. I had the opportunity to work with you on several ocassions and I will cherish the time went spent together forever. Joe, You made a difference!!!

Investigator Matt Moulton
Warner RObins Police Department

March 23, 2006

Judgment Day for a Police Officer
.....Author Unknown

The policeman stood and faced his 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 work 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,
I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times 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 silence all around the Throne
Where the Saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

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

God Bless

Deputy J. Campos E.R.T.
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department

March 23, 2006

thank you for your sacrifice, rest easy brother on the streets of heaven.

asst chief
Inman police department

March 23, 2006

Oh God... I cry for you today. I was so hoping there would not be another death. I hope and pray this everyday. We lost our hero last year on this day. Peter was a gentle man that died by gunfire as well... Your sacrifice will NEVER be forgotten

God be with all those who knew and loved you. May God one day lead your family to this site so they can see all of us across this nation that will never forget you and your sacrifice.

God bless all of you.
LEO Fiancee and friend of Peter Grignon EOW 3/23/05

March 23, 2006

May Our Lord comfort your family,friends and brother officers.May you Rest safe in the Arms of Our Lord.

March 23, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Dep. Whitehead's family and my brothers in the Bibb county Sheriffs Dept.. May the Lord keep you in this difficult time. Dep. Whitehead's sacrafice and his loss will be not be forgotten by his brothers here...again my deepest condolences to all

Ptl. Doug Ambrose
Fort Wayne Police Department

March 23, 2006

Rest in Peace brother, we'll take it from here

March 23, 2006

Deputy, You gave the ultimate sacrifice to keep your community safe. You will never be forgotten. To his family, friends and Police Family please take comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your grief we all grieve with you.

Ellen Guerdat
Rochester Police Victims Assistance,
Vice President Western New York Concerns of Police survivors

Ellen Guerdat
Rochester Police Victim Assistance, WNY COPS

March 23, 2006

Rest in peace brother.

Auburn Indiana Police Department

March 23, 2006

I pray that God will grant his peace on your wife and children in the face of this horrible tragedy. I know it will take alot of love and Faith to help them through.
God Bless you, Deputy Whitehead. Rest easy after a difficult and dangerous job well done. Your family will be taken care of by your earthly brothers and sisters in Blue (and brown). I know they will miss you dearly, until the days comes when they can walk with you again. They will be forever proud.

Kelly Gulich, Reserve Deputy
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

March 23, 2006

Deputy Whitehead,

It was with great sadness that I read of your passing. Rest well, knowing you made a tangible difference in your short time protecting those we serve.

To Deputy Whitehead's family, we shall never forget your loved one. When one of us falls, we all stumble, but will carry on in honor and in memory of Joseph. May God be with you in your time of grief and sorrow.

U.S. Border Patrol Agent
Douglas, Arizona

Anonymous
US Border Patrol

March 23, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this fallen hero. May God be with you to comfort you and guide you. Remember that it's not only how your loved one died that made him a hero, it's how he lived. God Bless

LEO Wife

March 23, 2006

We all know the dangers in everyday "routine" activities of a law enforcement ofc. Thank you for your courage and service brother. Godspeed to you, god bless your family.

Patrol Officer Jeremy Brassard
Vicksburg PD, Vicksburg MS

March 23, 2006

Deputy Whitehead you are a hero. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Bibb County. Rest in peace my brother in blue. May God bless you and your family.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

March 23, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU WHILE YOU WATCH OVER US...WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES

PO AMORINO
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PD

March 23, 2006

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Joe Caragiulo
Miami Police (retired)

March 23, 2006

God bless the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Whitehead. Thank you for your service, RIP.

MJW #643

March 23, 2006

Rest in peace brother. May God comfort your family, friends, and coworkers. My prayers are with your loved ones.

Officer
Glen Ellyn PD, Illinois

March 23, 2006

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. May the Lord keep you and bless and comfort your family and friends. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Melanie Thomas-Meyer (Retired)
Charleston County Sheriff's Office - South Carolina

March 23, 2006