Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you walk with the angels of heaven now and all of the people who you served remember you died a hero. god bless

Rick Weikle
Federal Bureau of Prisons (retired)

September 10, 2007

Rest in peace my brother

God Bless You

Patrol Officer Douglas Hunt
Glendale Arizona

September 10, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Corporal John Gardner, and the Odessa P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Corporal Gardner, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 10, 2007

Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

September 10, 2007

Cpl. Gardner, it is sad enough just to leave a reflection! It is much more difficult when the reflection is for such a young officer. Thank you my young hero for making this ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget. My prayers and sympathies go out to all of Cpl. Gardner's friends and family. They also go out to all the Odessa PD family as you have lost a brother. I am very grateful for all you do. Romans 13:4!

Traffic Officer Tom Williams
City of Los Angeles DOT

September 10, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother You Will Be Missed

Off. Avila
Paterson PD Paterson,NJ

September 10, 2007

R.I.P brother!

Weatherly Police Department
Weatherly Police Dept. PA

September 10, 2007

Our hearts and prayers are with your families and friends at this time. May God Bless and keep you during this time. We have been in your shoes here in Oklahoma City and wish that no one EVER had to endure this loss.
We Thank you for your service!

Please know your husband/friend/coworker will never be forgotten!

Casey Davison
Wife of Oklahoma City Police Officer

September 10, 2007

May God give you the strength needed as you face the days ahead.

Barbara Moreland Bagby
Sister of Patrolman Michael Moreland, end of watch 7/21/78

September 10, 2007

hope all is goin well for the family- I be prayin for the family at home and at the force! God bless all his family and be there for them!

youth leader/ Patricia Ramey
just carin person hoply a friend to all cops

September 10, 2007

Corporal Gardner you are a hero. Thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Odessa Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

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

September 10, 2007

Our deepest sympathy goes to the family and loved ones of Corporal John (Scott) Gardner. You will never be forgotten, you have served us well.

God Bless,
Lyndell & Elizabeth Taylor
Parents of
Deputy Sheriff
Morris Lyn Taylor
Roseburg, Oregon
EOW 9-14-02

September 10, 2007

My condolences to the family and friends. May the peace of God be with you all. Cpl Gardner please watch over everyone and be sure that everyone goes home safe.

S.Martin
girlfriend of MD police officer

S.Martin
girlfriend of Maryland Police Officer

September 10, 2007

Rest in peace brother, Your work will not be forgotten.

Rusk County Courthouse Deputies
Rusk County SO

September 10, 2007

The members of the Slidell Police Department wish to extend their special thoughts and heartfelt prayers during your time of sorrow.

Alayna Wilcox, Secretary
Slidell Police Department

September 10, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Cpl Gardner, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer and daughter of a TX CO

September 10, 2007

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time? May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

September 10, 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

September 10, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother. My condolences to your family and fellow officers.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

September 10, 2007

My condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Gardner and Corporal Jones. Your watch will continue from Heaven. God Bless and Thank You for your service.

Marianne Trail
Abilene PD, Officer Brian Trail's wife and APD employee

September 10, 2007

Rest in peace brother and help those in heaven to watch over us. God bless.

Detective Penny VanDenBerg
Parker Police Department, CO

September 10, 2007

Officer Gardner, during your tour of duty you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer Gardner you all are in our thoughts and prayers. You are now part of a much larger family that will be by your side always. To the men and women of the Odessa Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. God Speed..Brother.

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

September 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gardner family and members of the Odessa Police Department in this difficult time. Godspeed Brother!

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

September 10, 2007

Rest in peace.

Deputy Chief E.J. Morris
Roeland Park Kansas P.D.

September 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. Rest now my brother your watch is over. We will continue to train officers that will hopefully live up to your example. Walk proudly on Heaven's streets and watch over the rest of us who are continuing the fight. You will be missed.

Lt. James Ellis
GPSTC - Regional Police Academy Tifton

September 10, 2007