Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was trained by Tony when I went to work at Henderson Co.
I was a detention officer and worked on the same shift with Tony. I enjoyed working with him.he trained me in a very professional way and I learned how to do things by the book. Tony was my friend and I will miss him.
God Bless all his family.

Martha Brunson

Corporal Martha Brunson
Young Co. Sheriff Dept

January 16, 2008

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Ogburn, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Tony, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Tony's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Tony's life was about so much more than the way he died. Tony will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Ogburn, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

December 24, 2007

I know that I didnt no you, but I may have ran into you somewhere along the way. Henderson Co is where I call home. Ive been away now since 1998. I found it really hard to believe that the incident took place, but it did, and I just want you to no as well as your familys that I think you from the bottom of my heart as well as Deputy Paul Habelt for taking that last call. God Bless and may your memories live forever!!

Ofc. Higgins
Patrol

October 19, 2007

We miss you guys.

Shannon Harris
Former HCSO

October 16, 2007

WELL I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US UP THERE. ON 09-11-07 WE HAD ANTOHER BAD DAY IN HENDERSON COUNTY. I KNOW NOW THERE ARE ANGELS IN HEAVEN. KEEP AN EYE ON US UNTIL WE ALL CAN BE TOGETHER AGAIN.

ONE OF YOUR FORMER DISPATCHERS

September 19, 2007

Thank you for serving your community. You will be missed! God Bless

Larry Barnett
Former Explorer

August 26, 2007

It's been almost three months since you and Paul were taken from us. Thoughts of both of you cross my mind daily, as I am sure they do for everyone else. You are missed dearly at the office. Everything at the bank is running smooth. Thank You for being such a great friend. Until we meet again.

Brad Gray #531
Henderson County S.O. , Texas

August 12, 2007

The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

August 9, 2007

It has been two months since that fateful day in May when you and Paul left us. My friend you and Paul are still sorely missed. "Say it ain't so" was the first thing out of your mouth that fateful day when you saw me sitting in a Caney City Police car for the first time and pulled up to visit. Little did either of us know what was going to happen a few short hours later. "Say it ain't so" was racing through my mind when I pulled onto CR 2529, saw all the cars lined up along the road and heard about you and Paul being shot. In my years of law enforcement the day you two were taken from us was the hardest day ever. Hardest day for a lot of folks. I will remember the conversations we would often have when you would bring me subpoenas or stop by to visit. "If you don't want to have to go to court get out of police work" you would often say adding that officers were the worst ones to drop paper on because they would always get huffy about being served. My friend just to have you come by the house with a subpoena one more time....

Don W. Covey
ex Malakoff and Caney City PD's

July 19, 2007

We are so very fortunate to have individuals like you protecting us from the evils of the world. May you find the peace that you are so well deserved.

To your family, friends, and colleagues we send our strength and prayers. Thank you for your heroic service.

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

July 19, 2007

to the the family of tony, you are in my thoughts and prayers. he was so professoinal on the radio and polite. never did i have a reason to question what he was saying. so distinct was his voice. pat my thoughts and prayers are especially with you. we are in this together. i will be thinking of you while i am thinking of paul and tony and the horrifying incident.

nita habelt
wife of paul steven habelt
eow 05-17-2007

comm nita habelt
henderson co so

July 11, 2007

The HCSO family will know this and probably smile "564-Athens, I will be 10-95, (1) 10-96, 10-17 to 18 Starting mileage 1234...He did this with such ease that it made you want to smile. Rest in peace Tony.

T Rimpel

July 8, 2007

THERE WAS NEVER A TIME WHEN YOU DIDNT SMILE AND SHAKE MY HAND WHEN I SAW YOU. YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AND PRIDE WILL BE THE WAY I REMEMBER YOU. YOUR CHRISTIAN SPIRIT WAS ONE THAT WAS ALWAYS PRESENT BUT NEVER OVERBEARING. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN AND I PRAY FOR NOT ONLY YOUR FAMILY BY BLOOD BUT BY LOVE. GODS'S SPEED.

TRACY

July 8, 2007

TONY AND I TRANSFERED TO CIVIL AT THE SAME TIME AND BECAME FRIENDS. I CONSIDER IT AN HONOR TO HAVE KNOWN AND WORKED WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS.

DEPUTY DAVID HARRIS III
HCSO FRIEND

July 5, 2007

To a man words cannot describe. Your kindness, encouragement, christian attitude, love, honesty, loyalty, bravery, intelligence will be missed forever. Because of you I'm where I am today, and I thank you. Always know that even though you were not my real father. In my heart and mind I loved and respected you as if you were. You will always be just that, MY FATHER. You taught me so much in the 20 years we've known each other. It's hard to let you go. I will always carry you in my heart and in my mind. Until the day I die.

Until we meet again in heaven,
Deputy Duane A. Sanders
aka
Cowboy Troy

Deputy Duane A. Sanders
Henderson County Sheriff Office

June 27, 2007

I love you. I miss you. Have you seen me playing baseball? Ronny talked to me and I like him! I saw my granny and my daddy. You will always be my hero. R.I.P.

TONY PRICE OGBURN III (LIL TONY)
GRAND SON

June 19, 2007

I LOVE YOU ALOT GRANDDADDY! ALOT!!!! I MISS YOU. LOVE ME BACK GRANDDADDY. I LOVE YOU.

RANDALL SHANE OGBURN
GRANDSON

June 19, 2007

I MISS YOU ALOT♥

CLARICE PRUITT OGBURN
GRAND DAUGHTER

June 19, 2007

i find it difficult to drive over to my mother's street because you and your wife lived right next door, but then i realize that there is so much of your spirit still there that i can't help but smile and remember all the wonderful talks we had about the job but also about your yard and your Dell. You will live on in the heart of the Sutton family forever. Thank you so much for being my friend.

Steve Sutton
Former Chief Log Cabin P.D.

June 11, 2007

Tony,

I saw your Grandsons last week at a Baseball game I coached against one of them I know you must be very proud of those 2 young men. I shared a talk after the game with little Tony on what high regard I held his Grandaddy It was lets say emotional. I also got to talk with the Randall later. Tony got a big hit against us and I was very happy for him I think he needed it
You and Paul and your families are in our thoughts and prayers every day

Deputy Ronny Snow
Henderson County Sheriffs Office Texas

June 11, 2007

JUST AN UPDATE: LITTLE TONY SAID AT HIS BASEBALL GAME, "MAMA, CAN GRANDDADDY SEE ME PLAY BASEBALL?" I ASSURED HIM THAT YOU COULD AND I THINK IT IS HIS DRIVING FORCE ON THE BALL FIELD. RANDALL ASKED ME IF "THE MAILBOX COULD DELIVER A LETTER TO HEAVEN FOR MY GRANDDADDY TO READ". I ASSURED HIM THAT WE WOULD MAIL YOU A LETTER AND IT SEEMS THATS ALL HE CAN TALK ABOUT THESE DAYS. IT IS CERTAINLY NICE TO SEE THEM SMILE MORE OFTEN NOW. RONNY HAD A TALK WITH BOTH OF THE BOYS AND THEY WANTED TO KNOW IF THEY COULD BE HIS BEST FRIEND...... JUST KNOW THAT WITH ALL THAT IS GOING ON YOU ARE STILL A PART OF YOUR GRANDCHILDRENS DAILY LIVES AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!

DEPUTY T OGBURN
DAUGHTER IN LAW/KAUFMAN S.O.

June 7, 2007

you will be greatly missed but never forgotten...heaven is shinning alot more brighter since you arrived there...much love and peace....donna

deputy
van zandt county sheriff's office

June 4, 2007

May God Bless you! Although I didn't know you, we were brothers of the badge, I knew Officer Paul Habelt for many years and I know you guys backed each other to the end. Peace to you and your family and thanks for your service.

Police Officer Bob Reed (Retired)
South Lake Tahoe Police Department

June 3, 2007

Tony was great man and good friend. Tony always had a smile and a good word. Tony job well done. I will miss you.

ASST. CHIEF OF POLICE JAMES P. LEHMAN
CHANDLER POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 30, 2007

Tony,
You will be missed so much by everyone you touched with your life. You were a very compassionate officer and a very wonderful christian man. You showed that it everything you did and said. You were such a wonderful friend and partner to my husband. You also were an inspiration and teacher to my son when you worked with him in the jail. We love you and will miss you very much. We pray everyday that God will give your family the comfort they need to get through this time of grief.

Wife of HCSO Deputy

May 30, 2007