Henderson County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, May 17, 2007
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Paul Steven Habelt
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Habelt. Another hero taken too early. May God continue to give you comfort. Deputy Habelt- thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice. Please continue to watch over us.
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Rest in peace.
911 Dispatcher
Virginia
May 18, 2007
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY STMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.
DEPUTY J.D.DAVIS
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)
May 18, 2007
Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.
nc game warden
May 18, 2007
"RIP" brother, see/ya on the flip/flop.
SGT R BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFF RIO RANCHO NM
May 18, 2007
I come here always hoping that no more names will be added but my prayers must remain unanswered.May you rest in peace and may our Lord strengthen and support your loved ones, friends and brother officers.G-d Bless.
May 18, 2007
My prayers go out to your family during this sad time. Go on and enjoy your reward in Heaven. We have the watch from here.
Officer Rob Farnham
Kilgore P.D.
May 18, 2007
Another officer has fallen, Lord. You must have had a very special reason for needing him unknown to us. Deputy Habelt is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Deputy Habelt and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, you have another fine officer.
Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA DSS Fraud Unit
May 18, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with your family and your fellow oficers.
Rest in peace
Deborah Roelandts
Oconomowoc Wisconsin
Deborah Roelandts
retired 911 0perator
May 18, 2007
Godspeed Deputy Habelt. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.
Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department
May 18, 2007
Rest in peace brothers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten and my thoughts and prayers are with your families, friends, and the Henderson County Sheriff's Department.
Deputy Erik Russell
Anderson County Sheriff's Office Anderson, S.C.
May 18, 2007
Deputy Habelt, know that all of us in the law enforcement community are proud of the job you and your partner did. What a tragic loss of 2 fine Texas lawmen. God has your back, and the one who did this to you will pay judgement day!
Prayers to the Habelt family and the Henderson County Sheriffs Department.
Traffic Officer Scott Parker
Covington Texas Police Department
May 18, 2007
10-42 my brother. God bless you. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Officer R. Kotulla
Longview PD
May 18, 2007
R.I.P and Godspeed brother.
Officer J. Waldran
Godley Police Department
May 18, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Habelt as well as the family of the Henderson County Sheriff's Department. May you rest in eternal peace our brother.
Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department
May 18, 2007
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the
children of God.
Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.
May 18, 2007
God bless & R.I.P my brother
Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD
May 17, 2007
“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown
Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired
May 17, 2007
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