Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Heath, havin a bad day and I thought of how you coulda always cheer me up!! Your infectious grin and wonderful sense of humor made it kinda hard to be anything but cheery! Miss ya. M

February 20, 2008

Heath,
It seems like yesterday. Yesterday when you were in BLET with Stacy and all of our get togethers. I saw Sam at Jacob's ballgame on Saturday. I can see so much of you in her. It is AMAZING how this town has come together to help your name live on. It seems like there is something going on all the time in your honor. That is a great showing of the effect you had on everyone you came in contact with. You just remember that! God took a good man when he took you and definitely too soon! But only he knows what plans he has in store for each of us. You take care and remember we love you and keep a look out for us!

Stacy and Kim Reeves
friends

February 6, 2008

Hey Heath...just thinking about you so I thought I would drop in and say hi...still haven't forgotten you...I think of you most every day...of course probably the most when I am at work...I doubt I will ever forget you for you had such a great impact on my life...same as you did with everyone though right? I can still see your smile!! Miss ya.

Melinda

February 4, 2008

It's been just over a year now... I saw today where they dedicated a bridge to you. I wish I could have been there. Just rest assured that we don't need that bridge to remember you.

Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol

January 29, 2008

Heath, Well it has been a year and I guess it is time for me to finally except that you are gone. I think about that day often and how helpless I felt for the guys, Shelly, your kids, mom and dad. It was as if I let Shelly down that day. I would always tell her that as long as she looks after you at home I will look after you at work and that day I couldn't. I know you are in a better place but the selfish part of me wishes you were still here. There was never a time that you could not put a smile on my face and make me laugh at your silly ways. I have had the chance to spend sometime with Shelly in the past year,she has amazed me at how she continues to keep her head up and a strong attitude. As well as your mom and dad. You are missed everyday by everyone at the PD. Just keep a watch over the guys while they out there, as I know you will. Thank you for being such a special person that will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

Friend & Co-Worker

January 11, 2008

It is hard to believe that today marks one year since you were taken from us. It is still unreal. As everyone has already said, you are truely missed and our lives have changed since you were taken from us. I know that many lives have not been the same and will not be the same. Today we had a bridge dedication for your honor. it was beautiful. You would been proud of those who worked so hard in getting the bridge in your name. Your family and friends are in my prayers and keep a lookout of the guys who everyday put their life on the line to protect just like you did. Miss you and talk to you later.

January 11, 2008

Paying my respects on this day, the one year anniversary of your death.

I hear they named a bridge after you.... "A bridge over troubled waters" comes to mind.

Police Officer
somewhere, NC

January 11, 2008

Wow we have made it to the anniversary of what to many remains on of the worst days they will ever remember, the day you left us. I speak for many when I say that even a year later we are all still grieving, we are all still missing you. Every time your name comes up or we see a picture of you we all still smile even though we are so sad. I pray daily for Shelly,Sam,Mason and your mom & dad.
Just know that you will never be forgotten as you will live in our hearts forever..

A FRIEND
A FRIEND

January 11, 2008

Today on the 1st anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for your loved ones who still mourn you.
The void in their lives will never go away, nor do you ever get used to it, you just learn to accept.
May God comfort them on this difficult day.
Respectfully submitted
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

January 11, 2008

Hey there Heath...well today marks a year and its still hard to believe that you are really gone. I just wanted to say that your still in our hearts and your spoken of often. So much has changed since you left us...you did a good job with your platoon and it really shows. You wont be forgotten.

January 11, 2008

Wow cousin it has been a year and man I sure do miss you. I think about you everyday. You would be pround of all the love, support and how they have honored your name.You changed alot of lives in your time on earth and even more when you went home to see the lord. I still find myself looking for you to stop in wal-mart and have a talk with little cousin. You will never be forgotten. I love and miss you very much everyone does.

KIM
COUSIN

January 10, 2008

Sergeant Hardin,
The one year anniversary of your EOW is upon us, and people from everywhere are thinking of you at this time. We pray for your loved ones and friends who have felt an enormous void for the last year. Continue to send down blessings to them so they will feel your continued guidance. You are a hero forever, never to be forgotten.

Pennsylvania citizen

January 9, 2008

Heath, I know it has been a very long time since the last time that I left you a reflection on here, and a lot of thing have changed. One thing that hasn't changed is how much I miss you. I hope you can find away to find my grandmother, as she went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours on 01/05/2008. I do need to tell you that she is very opinionated like another female that we both know and worked with on the same shift. I am flying to NH to attend everything, but you can believe that I will be back for the bridge dedecation on 01/11/2008. Rachel will see her first snow. Heath she is getting so big, she can count to ten but she knows the three most important numbers.6 2 5
she always wants to daddy's tatoo and knows which number is what. I tell eveyone that will listen the story of you and Shelly being the first people to see her when she was born, even though you went to the wrong hospital at first. You should know that just because I haven't left a reflection that there hasn't been one day that goes by where I don't think of you and what you have done for me and many many other people. gotta go for now gotta pack for NH. I miss you man.

FTO M.F.M.J
HOPE MILLS POLICE DEPT

January 6, 2008

Heath,

Sending you a belated Merry Christmas and Happy new year! I've been working my behind off, trying to make the almighty dollar. Today is January 6, 2008. Five days until an entire year has flown by again...wow! So many things to be thankful for and yet so many things to be sad over. The biggest loss for sure was "you"! I see your mom and dad often, such truely good people! When your mother smiles I see you, she always has a kind word for me as does your dad. I plan to go to the memorial service on January 11 for the dedication of a bridge in your honnor! Such a fantastic way to celebrate your life! One of my most favorite songs is, "Bridge over troubled waters" what better way to celebrate a person that was cherished by so many! I continue to pray for your family and friends. Each passing day is a reminder of how precious life really is, how quickly the people in our lives can be taken from us, and how thankful we all are to have been associated with such a man as you! Tell the big man "Hi" for me I really need him now! You are missed by so many! God bless and keep us all safe! In loving memory of a true HERO!

Sandra
Friend

January 6, 2008

Just a few days shy of a year and I still find myself wondering has this really happened. I always knew in the back of my mind of the possibility that I would get the phone call that would change our lives forever . I didn't think it would ever come to pass. My mind often goes back to that day on the 11th . The chaos and feeling of being helpless and lost. Having to search for the words to tell our two most precious gifts that their daddy had left this earth for good. This is something I struggle with only a daily basis . I'm not the same person I was a year ago and I'm sure that those who were close to you are not either. This is by far the hardest life experience that I have ever had to endure. I am so thankful that I have had the uncondtional support and love of our family and friends to get us through. I know how lucky I was to have you in my life. As a friend and then husband. We will never forget you . Love you always and forever.

January 5, 2008

REMEMBEREING YOU AGAIN TODAY AND GOD BLESS ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 3, 2008

Hey Buddy, I have struggled with your passing for almost a year now and it has not gotten any easier. I often find myself wanting to pick up the phone and call you and to talk about things like we used to do. I think about you often and how much fun we had as partners and as friends. Your picture still hangs in my living room and your memory will always remain in my heart. Heath, I miss you dearly but I know that you are in a better place and are at peace.

Carter

January 2, 2008

We miss you Heath and it's still so hard to believe that you are no longer here. Shelly, Sam, Mason, Mel and Harold: we wish you all a Happy New Year and you all will be in our prayers during these difficult months! May God continue to give each and every one of you the strength you need to get through each day. Heath, we miss and love ya!

friends

December 31, 2007

Heath,

Just wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy New Year and to tell you that you will never be forgotten. Until next time.

a friend

December 30, 2007

Miss you more than we can say. Thank you to all who have not forgotten.
mom and dad

mel
mom

December 29, 2007

Heath, I just wanted to stop by and let you know I was thinking of you. Actually I think of you quite a lot and wish I could have come back to Hope Mills and visit with everyone more often. Then I realise that we were just lucky to have the times we did and while I wish we could have more, the memories will live forever. Say hi to Kelly for me!

Sean
Friend and fellow Officer

December 28, 2007

I just wanted to say Merry Christmas and you are missed everyday by your family and friends.

December 24, 2007

Thinking of you ... miss you Heath

December 24, 2007

Just wanted to stop in and say Merry Christmas Heath. I wish all of your family and friends the absolute best during this time, I know it will be tough. Miss ya out here!! Melinda

December 23, 2007

Shelly,
You and the children are in our prayers as the holidays and the anniversary of Heath's passing approach. We hope God has put people in your lives this past year who offer the support needed to get through a loss as great as yours. We pray that the love Heath had for all of you continues to beat strongly in your hearts each and every day as you attempt to go on with life. We both feel blessed to have known a man with such a beautiful spirit. Heath's gentle nature and sweet grin will never be forgotten. Take care of you! Love in Christ from the Lutz Family ~ Mark, Sherri, Jordan, Adrian & Shane

Mark & Sherri Lutz
friends

December 22, 2007