Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you and your family.

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

May 21, 2007

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the friends and family for the loss of a fine man who put his own life at risk to protect others. God has special blessings for those who serve others. "Blessed are the peacemakers". You all are in my prayers.

Steve Richardson
Upshur County S.O.

May 21, 2007

Such a terrible , terrible sad tragedy. My thoughts and prayer sto your family and friends and your Police Family Deputy Sheriff Habelt you will never be forgotten and will be in my daily prayers. Thank you for your hard work and dedication and the sacrifices you gave in protecting the people of Texas. God Bless you as you sleep in God's Love and in His Arms
Respectfully,
Kathi Halligan Phila PA wife and mom of LEO'S

Kathi Halligan
Philadelphia PA

May 21, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW DEPUTY HABELT PERSONALLY , I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

May 21, 2007

As the mother of a Fallen Officer, I know the hurt and pain that your family feels. Just as we put on our daughter's tombstone, I know you are "Still on Patrol". You will never be forgotten.

Gyna Ripp
Mother of Fallen Officer Candace Ripp

May 21, 2007

Paul,
I'm not good at good bye but until we meet again. Paul Habelt or Sgt. Habelt as I knew him was my Sgt. when I was a jailer at the Henderson Co. Sheriffs Dept from 1996-1999. When I started as a jailer I was a know it all 22 year old kid whom just came over from TDC. Paul would call me in his office at times and you could say help me understand how to become a better person and officer. When I became Jailer of the year I credited two people in helping me along the way. Paul Habelt and Eric Ward. So to make a long story short, for those who didn't know Paul you really did miss out of knowing a great man who would take the time and efforts to help you better yourself. It has made me a better man knowing him. I would like to say this to all that did know him and his family. As I too mourn of the passing of a great, great friend I do realize that the lessons in life he has taught each of us will not be forgotten and that he is in a better place. Rest in peace Paul and thank you for all you have taught us all.

Casey Herring
FederalBureau of Prisons

Casey Herring (Bubba)
friend

May 21, 2007

My prayers are with the family of Deputy Habelt. It is a heartfelt tragedy that he served the public for as long as he did to have his life taken so needlessly. God bless you for sharing him with the public for he served the people well.

Mary P Buck
Clarksville TN Police Departmetn

May 21, 2007

Deputy Habelt,

Thank you for your service to the great state of Texas. May you rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.


With my highest respect

A fellow Texas Peace Officer

Patrol Officer
El Paso, Texas Police Department

May 21, 2007

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God"

Matthew 5:9

Sgt. Hope
Gregg County S.O.

May 21, 2007

may god be with your family, you are in our prayers

deputy sheriff roger henry
smith county sheriff dept

May 21, 2007

Family, Friends, Community...

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deputy Sheriff Paul Steven Habelt's memory will live on forever, and we will all remember what a HERO he is.

May peace be with you.

~ The Winkler Family

Jonika Winkler
Sister of CSPD Det. Jared S. Jensen EOW: 2/22/2006

May 21, 2007

Deputy Habelt you are a hero. Thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. May God bless you, your loved ones, and the Henderson County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace my brother.

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

May 21, 2007

may god be with your family ,you are in our prayers

deputy sheriff roger henry
smith county sheriff dept

May 21, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends and the Henderson Sheriff's Department. RIP

wife
RMPD NC

May 21, 2007

My heart breaks for your family.....I know they will be brave but the pain hurts forever.......Please rest in peace and go heaven and continue your patrol with the guardian angels! My love and prayers to all that love and served with you!

Deborah S Erwin
daugther of a slain officer

May 21, 2007

Paul's daughter Stacey is my best friend and through her I had gotten to know Paul. I feel honored to have met him and befriended him. He was a wonderful man who always made me feel like part of the family. I will truly miss him and his visits. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. I am there for you Stacey, stay strong.

Sham Vincent
Family Friend

May 21, 2007

What can I say, there are no words to express how this loss makes all of us who knew Paul feel. I worked with Paul when I was a Deputy for Henderson County, I will never forget that deep toned laugh, the picture reminds me of. Paul was always so professional and yet had a great since of humor. I am proud to know that thru Jesus, I will hear that laugh again some day. God Speed....You will never be forgotten.

Inv. John Pippin
DART Police Department

May 21, 2007

I am also Treasurer for Blue Knights Arkansas 1 Chapter. Our Members and their familie all send our prayers to the Habelt family. Such a loss is hard to understand but he died as a hero doing his duty to help others. For an officer this is a goal, if death is near do your best for others then go and prepare a place for others to follow.
GOD Bless his family.

Charlie & Jan Carty and the members of Blue Knights AR 1

Sgt. Charlie Carty
Benton AR Police Department

May 21, 2007

May you rest in peace. Your service to Henderson County and this great State will never be forgotten. May the comfort of God be with the family, friends, and co-workers of this true hero.

Matt. 5:9
Isaiah 40:8

CSO Evans
Wise Co. Adult Probation

May 21, 2007

Anytime another is killed in the line of duty in this field especially so close to home, it feels like a family member has been lost. Although I never personally knew Deputy Habelt, my heart and prayers go out to his friends and family. Paul, rest in peace my brother.

Deputy Jack Lanier
Smith County Sheriff's Department/Tyler, TX

May 21, 2007

To the family and friends of Deputy Habelt, you are in our thoughts and prayers!

Ofc. Charlene Collins
Lewisville Police Department

May 21, 2007

Tragic and Overwhelming. That is what this experience has been. Paul was a wonderful person to many others other than just myself. I did not get the chance to work with him through law enforcement like my mother, brother and the rest of our extended family, but he guided me through my first year as a journalist. We are much appreciative of those who have expressed their sympathies. I would like to give thanks to all the deputies and everyone else who has swarmed the household to make sure we were okay, knowing you too have heavy hearts. You have shown what family really is. Paul will live in our hearts forever.
Hearing your laugh and missing your hugs...

Kaci Harris
step-daughter

May 21, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedication to your dept. I know that the Lord is greeting you now in Heaven. I just pray that your family finds peace during these days ahead...

VIP
Ventura police dept.

May 21, 2007

Rest In Peace Deputy Habelt. You Served Well.

Det. Hunt#7169
Dallas Police Dept-TX

May 20, 2007

anyone who knew inv paul steven habelt knows what a truly wonderful person he was. he was very dedicated not only to the department but the officers of the henderson co so as well. paul was a leader to some and a father figure to others. it did not matter what it was he was always there for assistance in any way. it was his duty to assist the officers at the domestic disturbance on 5/17/2007 that took his life. not only is the family dealing with this senseless tragady, the the dept and the officers on the scene when it happened as well. i keep asking myself over and over again "why". at the candlelight vigil tonight in payne springs, i learned i would never know why my husband was taken away from us so early in his life. i knew when two officers came walking hurridly up my front steps, it was not good. when i saw the look on sgt jim langford's face i heard what i didn't wanted to hear. i have had tremdous support from the dept, the officers who worked so close to him and the neighbors in the community. i could never thank them enough. paul and i have only been married since oct 2005, but i have learned that a short time with him was the most wonderful time of my life than not knowing him at all. i will miss him dearly and i will cry for him. i know he is watching over me and the family as well as the officers he left behind. he was and still remains the love of my life. there will be a day when we will be reunited again and will contine our life together. i love you dearly sweetheart and will see you again.

your loving wife
(always,forever, no matter what)
mrs. paul steven habelt (nita)

communications
henderson co so

May 20, 2007