Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We think of you often. You bring us strength and clarity. Please help those who continue to hang on to hate and anger to let go...

April 27, 2007

Those of us who have learned exactly what happened on that fateful day had our beliefs confirmed. You are a hero. May you Rest in Peace.

SA

April 27, 2007

Here it is almost a year and no official release of the investigation. May God keep you and give your family peace.

Inv Dale
SCDJJ-OIG

April 23, 2007

The saddness over your death is compounded by the fact that it was preventable. Yes, the Correctional Officer shot you. But, perhaps even worse...people in the BOP and your own agency let you down. May they learn to live with the reflection that looks back at them in the mirror everyday.

March 28, 2007

I know you're with us, I feel you everyday. I miss you, Buddy. I miss you so much.

March 13, 2007

6/26/05 Reflection - Followup!

"Buddy, William or Bill..." Last night, we didn't let Maria celebrate her birthday alone. All but two of the "Orlando Seven" (Charlie's Steakhouse) met here in Phoenix at a local watering hole and did it all over again, with just a touch more decorum. We called Maria at home and belted out the best damn Happy Birthday known to man-kind. Thanks for joining us again, Buddy.

Bill - Captian of Police - Retired
Close Friend

January 26, 2007

Your dedication will never be forgotten. Thank you eternally for your service.

Hope H.
Survivor of Prison Rape by a Corecctions Officer

January 11, 2007

Buddy,

To hear that a brother has died in the line of duty is heart breaking enough. To hear that the brother was killed by other brothers is something even worse (if there can be). My prayers go out to you. Please watch over us from above.

Officer Coslop

December 31, 2006

Buddy,

We will strive to keep your spirit and name alive for years to come, through your Foundation. The funds will assist the families of law enforcement officers wounded or killed in the line of duty.

Board of Directors
The Buddy Sentner Foundation

December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas Buddy...

WMD
Friend

December 24, 2006

Buddy,
I didn't know you but thanks for trying to clean up the BOP. Lord knows, there were and probably still are problems. You must have been sent from above to help bring Justice to the BOP. I worked with the killer for years at another institution. Something was wrong and strange about him, even back then, a decade ago. I hope that your team was warned of his personality/psychological problems prior to that dreadful day. It didn't take a psychologist to notice it. The BOP is a stressful environment on officers, even on a good day. Where is the Employee Assistance Program, (EAP), when staff like him needed it. We have had a lot of suicidal staff in the BOP. It's even worse when they take innocent dedicated professionals with them. Sorry for your loss and thanks for your true dedication in the service of your agency and brothers.

Past BOP Officer
BOP

December 12, 2006

Son:

I sit here thinking of you, and missing you for Thanksgiving. Xmas is next and I think of the time we had together in Washington with the family. It was a special time when the Whole family was together. This is the hardest,and most sad holiday season that I have ever experienced. I miss you son, but I rejoice for the time I had with you and the good that you did for many.

I was shocked when I found out yesterday that the FBI refused to release their report and ops plan to me. First thing that comes to my mind is why.

Dad

William Sentner Sr.
Father

December 5, 2006

How many Thanksgivings did you share with us, Buddy? I can't remember. But I will tell you this... on Thursday when our family sat around the dinner table, you were missed.

Julie and Anna still speak of you often, "Uncle Buddy". Only you can know now how deeply we all loved you - even if you did play a lousy game of horseshoes.

We speak with Maria now and then - and will NEVER forget her - NEVER forget you. Christmas will be tough too, especially for the girls.

Bill - Captian of Police - Retired
Close Friend

November 27, 2006

Thanksgiving...

Buddy...

It's so very strange, I was thinking about you and I was smoking a cig..(I KNOW you hate smoke).... It was cold/ wet/and windy, and it felt like you were HERE.

Damn....I didn't know how hard this would hit me.................

jason strunk.....
Buddy's friend

Jason Strunk
Friend

November 23, 2006

5 months ago you left this Earth and entered Heaven. The past 5 months have felt like an eternity. U R missed.

DB

November 21, 2006

I'm so very sorry that I won't hear your voice again. We last spoke some 18 months ago. I remember the time we were moving your things from Phoenix to San Diego.....that seems like yesterday.

I loved you like an older brother... Thanks for putting up with my shit....sorry again for eating those crab cakes ordered from Maryland, I didn't know they were for a special occasion...lol

Well, I will see you again my friend- I am certain of that.

Fair weather and following seas....

Jason

Jason Strunk
Ex-roomate

November 8, 2006

I'm so very sorry that I won't hear your voice again. We last spoke some 18 months ago. I remember the time we were moving your things from Phoenix to San Diego.....that seems like yesterday.

I loved you like an older brother... Thanks for putting up with my shit....sorry again for eating those crab cakes ordered from Maryland, I didn't know they were for a special occasion...lol

Well, I will see you again my friend- I am certain of that.

Fair weather and following seas....

Jason

Jason Strunk
Ex-roomate

November 8, 2006

Buddy,
I saw you honored yesterday for you heroism. As your story was being read, it brought back so many memories. You received a long standing ovation for the courage and selfless acts you displayed. Your parents and your loving wife are doing fine. Maria is a strong woman, as you know.
I couldn't help but think that somewhere you were soaking in this honor and saying to yourself, "what are all these people making a big fuss over me". You were always humble like that. Your friend...

WMD

September 13, 2006

We met as teammates at Univ of Maryland. You were so Mild that I was the one that nicknamed you "Wild Bill". I enjoyed your friendship as did the rest of the team. Chills ran thru me when a fellow wrestler called with the info about your way to young death. I still am in shock and although I had not seen you since 1984, your memory will always be with me.
I miss you Wild Bill...Godspeed buddy.
Mike Furman

Mike Furman
College Teammate and friend

September 5, 2006

Thank you for your courage and service and you will never be forgotten. You are a true hero.

Cpl/1 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police

September 1, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

To the family of Buddy Sentner,
My prayers are with all of you. My family lost a loved one, Octavio Gonzalez, on 06/16/06 in the line of duty. We understand you sorrow and will pray to God every day to help heal your hearts.

TBW

August 19, 2006

Special Agent W. Sentner and Family..
You made your way to Heaven a few hours after my beloved brother did..He was 35 years old..and I suffer this nightmare of a tragedy as you all do..To Jamie and Buddy: You are both now Angels..so loved..and still missed by all who loved you..even those that didnt know you..
Please God watch over all the families that have lost their good ppl due to the violence and evils that seem to prevail sometimes here on earth..and thank you to all the men in blue who will someday soar with wings as well..
Carmen Taylor, Columbus Ohio

Carmen Taylor, Civilian

August 8, 2006

Bud Man,
I laugh at your superior intellect.

DB

August 3, 2006

To the parents and loved ones of Special Agent William (Buddy) Sentner and to his fellow officers with the US DOJ.

On behalf of our family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Buddy was killed in the line of duty. May you be comforted by the warm embrace and support of your law enforcement family and other police survivors. There are many who have have shared the same anquish and they will be there to support you on the difficult journey ahead.

Heaven now has another hero, but I am so saddened that it is your beloved Buddy. In reading the many reflections left about him, I can see what an amazing man he was by the impact he had on so many lives. What incredible bravery he displayed on that horrific day that he was brutally murdered. His valor and courage will be forever remembered.

I am sure that the hearts of every honest, hard-working professional correctional officer in America broke when they heard of this awful incident. The despicable acts of the scum who killed Buddy is not representative of the many good men and women who police our prisons.

May Buddy's spirit continue to soar and may his memory and legacy continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Buddy gave to his community and the citizens of our country, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on July 21, 2006.

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

August 2, 2006