Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mr. Habelt, (you know I am not going to call you Paul)

The next time that we meet we will not talk "crooks" togeather, but we will at the the right hand of The Father be joyful for the life that we were given, and the times that were shared, and no longer weep with the thoughts that hurts us deep down. You have done your part, we will handle the rest...Thank you for who you were to me. You will be in my thoughts for eternity. Until we meet again...

JMB / CPD 107

May 28, 2007

you are in our hearts and, will always be remebered!

sheree n jolley
none

May 28, 2007

God speed and rest in peace

Rick Thompson
Comanche County SO Lawton, OK

May 28, 2007

You are in my prayers.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

May 27, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILIES THROUGH THIS TRAGIC LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU. MY BROTHER IS A 911 DISPATCHER, AND I DON'T KNOW IF HE WAS ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. BUT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES, AND ALL THE POLICE FORCES. MAY GOD BLESS.

MICHELE MIXON
NONE

May 26, 2007

Rest in Peace sir. You served your county, your country and your family with your life. Let them honor you now. Your wife, Paul.... She loved you to the worlds end. One day, you 2 love birds will be re-united and can continue your life together.

May 26, 2007

Talking about Investigator Pual Habelt:
Wow, where to start,
Paul is such a wonderful bright light of a person that he could brighten a day just by gracing us with his presence. He is always respectful to anyone he came in contact with,whether it was a citizen,friend,or someone that had broke the law he was arresting. He is always smiling. Everyone knew what he loved the most in his life that was his wonderful wife and his job. He has been an inspiration to everyone that new him and he was very much loved and respected. I am blessed with the priveledge of knowing him and his loving wife and i know that he will very much missed .

cso jenny stegall
friend and co worker

May 26, 2007

TO ALL THE HABELTS: I CANT SAY IT ENOUGH.... IM SO SO SO SORRY. I GOT THERE AS FAST AS I COULD. BLESSED ARE THE PEACE MAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED THE SONS OF GOD. I WILL NEVER FORGET PAUL, WHAT HE STOOD FOR AND ALL HE HAS TAUGHT ME. I AM A BETTER OFFICER BECAUSE OF HIM AND I WILL WORK HARDER IN HIS AND TONY'S NAME. THANK YALL SO MUCH FOR SUPPORTING ME WHEN I FELT LIKE I COULD SUPPORT YOU GUYS NEAR ENOUGH. THEY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND I LOVE YOU GUYS!

DEPUTY T OGBURN
KAUFMAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT

May 25, 2007

TO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS AT HENDERSON CO SO.AND THROUGH OUT THE WORLD, LET THIS PRAYER BE YOUR GUIDE.
POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER
LORD JESUS, I ASK FOR COURAGE---COURAGE TO FACE AND CONGUER MY OWN FEARS; COURAGE TO TAKE ME WHERE OTHERS WILL NOT GO. I ASK FOR STRENGTH---STRENGTH OF BODY TO PROTECT OTHERS AND STRENGTH OF SPIRIT TO LEAD OTHERS AND MAKE DECISIONS. I ASK FOR DEDICATION---DEDICATION TO MY JOB, TO DO IT WELL; DEDICATION TO MY COMMUNITY, TO KEEP IT SAFE. PLEASE GIVE ME CONCERN, LORD FOR THOSE WHO TRUST ME; AND COMPASSION FOR THOSE WHO NEED ME. AND THROUGH IT ALL, LORD, PLEASE, JESUS FORGIVE ME WHERE I HAVE FAILED AND SINNED. TAKE CONTROL OF MY LIFE.
IN MEMORY OF PAUL STEVEN HABELT. WE SHALL OVER COME.

MARSHAL R. DEAX #M011
GRAND PRAIRIE MARSHAL'S DIVISION

May 25, 2007

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Deputy Habelt -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Deputy Habelt -- The loss of two heros in one incident is heart-breaking. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

May 25, 2007

We're so grateful you served;
We're so sad to see you go...
You'll never be forgotten.

Michele Teel-Dulude

May 25, 2007

Paul i didn't know you but I do thank you for making Henderson County a safer place to live.You are not lost because we know where you are.You are a HERO and you will never be forgotten.Thank you and may you rejoice with Christ and all who have gone before you.My prayers are with your family and fellow officers.God bless you all.

Pastor Marc Jones
Pastor of Abundant Harvest Church,Athens

May 24, 2007

SIR,GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN FOR YOUR WORK ON EARTH IS
DONE. MY PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY DURING THIS TRIAL IN THEIR
LIFE.

JEANNE LAND
BROWNSBORO,TX

JEANNE LAND
CITIZEN IN HENERSON COUNTY

May 24, 2007

To the Family, the Brotherhood, and to all Public Servants that took time to Honor Paul, words can't explain what we felt being part of such a powerful service. Paul is honored! He served us with pride and courage, honor and dedication. He and Tony will be missed by all. PS-FR is sadden that this happen and mostly happen in our district. HCSO, hold your head up high, take Paul's and Tony's pride and dedication and keep going.

Randy Harley
Fire Chief
Payne Springs Fire Rescue

Fire Chief Randy Harley
Payne Springs Fire - Rescue

May 24, 2007

PAUL,
THE DAY YOU FIRST WALKED THROUGH MY FRONT DOOR WITH NITA, AND I SAW THE GLOW ON HER FACE, I KNEW YOU WERE SOMEONE SPECIAL. I THOUGHT A LOT OF YOU FOR BRINGING HAPPINESS BACK INTO HER LIFE. YOU WERE NOT ONLY A BROTHER OF THE BADGE, BUT EVENTUALLY YOU BECAME MY BROTHER-IN-LAW. THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF 05-17-07 THAT CLAIMED YOUR LIFE AND TOOK YOU FROM US WILL REMAIN WITH ME FOREVER. THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO EXPRESS THE SORROW I FEEL RIGHT NOW. THROUGH THIS EVENT I HAVE COME TO KNOW SOME WONDERFUL MEN AND WOMEN OF THE HENDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. I KNOW THAT NITA WILL BE WELL TAKEN CARE OF BY THEM. I ONLY WISH IT COULD BE YOU THOUGH. PAUL, I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS REFER TO YOU AS "MY BROTHER-IN-LAW". YOU ARE THE GREATEST AND WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.

MARSHAL R. DEAX #M011
BROTHER-IN-LAW/ GRAND PRAIRIE MARSHAL'S DIVISION

May 24, 2007

Rest in Peace Brother. Matthew 5:9

Investigator Malcolm McGuire
Denton County Sheriff's Office

May 24, 2007

May God bless you and your family brother. Although I did not know you personally, you and I served on the same dept. (OPD). You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer James Barbour
UC Davis Police Dept.

May 24, 2007

May you rest in peace Deputy Habelt, my deepest sympathy to your family,friends and co-workers. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. You will forever be in our hearts as one of our Hero's that lay down his life for us.

Loved ones, please know that you are being lifted up in prayers, that God will give you peace that passes all understanding.

Deputy Habelt, Thank you for your service to Henderson County, the state of Texas and your country. Rest in peace Sir, and keep watch over your family,friends and your brother's and sister's in Blue. God Speed.

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-law of Sgt. Jeffrey Hewitt EOW 04-04-04
Buncombe County Sheriff's Dept. Asheville, N.C.

Carolyn Moore

May 23, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff Paul Steven Habelt,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff Habelt. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff Habelt is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

May 23, 2007

Paul,

What does one say today was sad day yet a proud day
They came from everywhere to honor you Austin, Dallas, Houston
The procession 2 miles long or so as far as you see units from everywhere
The Citzens standing along the road waving American Flags
All the other area counties that have been so helpful Kaufman Smith Anderson Upshur

Special thanks to Dallas PD and Dallas SO
Honor Guards, Motorcycle Units, Bagpipes they really made the ceremony go well

Help us tomorrow as we do it again for Tony

Deputy
Henderson County Sheriffs Office Texas

May 23, 2007

Paul...I didn't know you all that well, mainly through Nita in dispatch and seeing you there a few times and shooting the breeze. You were always a helpful person, willing to give it your all. You always had a smile on your face and just all around a great guy!!! May God hold you tightly and may you spread your kindness and love above. You will always watch over Nita and the family and be there for them. You are Nitas Guardian Angel now Paul...she loves you with all her heart and one day, you will be together again. Rest in peace Paul.

a friend

May 23, 2007

My the Lord open his arms to embrace such a wonderful man. My prayers are with his family. Thank you for protecting our families. God's speed. We love you!

Wife of Henderson County Officer

May 23, 2007

Lost but never forgotten...

Deputy Sheriff
FCSO, MD

May 23, 2007

I have known Paul Habelt since he was a young and new police officer in Oakland. His father, Milt, was an officer as well. I knew him when he was shot in Lake Tahoe doing his job and so thankful he pulled through. Police work was so about who Paul was. He was so good at what he did and was happy to be doing it. I am thankful that he was there to serve and protect as I am sure many others are. My heart goes out to his family as well as his friends of Henderson County. My thoughts and prayers are with them all. Paul, you will be missed so much by all of the people whose lives you have touched. God be by your side always.

Dori Lockett
Mother of two of Pauls children, Stacey and Christopher

May 23, 2007

Thank you for your bravery and dedication. You are truly a hero.

Mary Hall
Wife of Deputy Brian Hall, Henderson County Sheriff's Dept.

May 23, 2007