Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NO GREATER LOVE HAS A MAN THAN THIS THAT HE WOULD LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR A FRIEND. THE CITY OF ODESSA LOST A FRIEND IN OFFICER GARDNER WHEN HE GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR HIS FRIENDS. GO REST HIGH ON THE MOUNTAIN MY BROTHER. FOR OFFICER GARDNER'S FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU THAT YOU SOMEDAY FIND PEACE AND COMFORT AGAIN. GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE SACRIFICE YOU ALSO HAVE MADE.

Officer Bill Pursley, Retired
Wichita Falls Texas Police Dept.

September 9, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to these 2 fallen officers friends and family. As we are soldiers fighting in Iraq, the police officers on the front lines in the United States fighting the fight to keep our families safe and they are just as much a hero than that of a soldier in Iraq

SSG Shuck and K9 Gabe
Fort Hood Military Police K9 Section

September 9, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Corporal Gardner. God bless him for his years of law enforcement. He will not be forgotten. R.I.P. dear brother's in blue.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.

September 9, 2007

Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction. NY

September 9, 2007

CORPORAL GARDNER-YOUR ACTIONS WERE HONORABLE AND YOU ARE TRUELY A MODERN-DAY HERO. YOU MAKE ME PROUD TO WEAR MY UNIFORM EVERYDAY. I PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT. YOU ARE NOT A HERO FOR HOW YOU DIED BUT HOW YOU LIVED. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER. WE HAVE YOUR SHIFT FROM HERE.

SGT. TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
WAVELAND, MISSISSIPPI

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 9, 2007

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

September 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Cpl. Gardner's family and friends. May you rest in peace brother.

Brad Gray #530
Henderson County S.O. ,TX

September 9, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ! BLESS ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES HAD WITH SCOTT AND WE ALL KNOW WE WILL NOT FORGET THE CRIMINAL CASE AHEAD.

LARRY CAPP SGT. (RET'D)
AZ DPS

September 9, 2007

To Corporal Gardner's family, friends and coworkers may God be with you and guide you through these dark and troubled days. You are all in my prayers as you face these difficult times. God bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

September 9, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr MW Moore 3176
FWPD

September 9, 2007

Godspeed, Officer Gardner. May your family take comfort in that you died doing a job you loved as a caretaker for your community and for your country.

"Step forward now policeman, you've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in hell."

Lieutenant Jim Potter
Pulaski CO Sheriff, Little Rock, AR

September 9, 2007

Thank you, Corporal Gardner, for your service to the people of Texas and the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

September 9, 2007

God bless you, brother. May you rest in peace. You and your family are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

September 9, 2007

You were both heroes to myself and many other officers and civilians. You will always be remembered. I'll be up there someday save me a spot next to you. My thoughts and prayers are with your families and fellow officers during this tough time of greivance.

SPO Ritchie
Austin TX PD

September 9, 2007

Rest in peace Corporal Gardner...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

September 9, 2007

I AM A WARRIOR
by Jon F. Hooper

I fight not for glory or fame,
For they are momentary.
I fight for those who can't.
I fight for Justice.
I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden.
And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets,
For I serve to protect the innocent.
It matters not where or when,
For evil knows no boundaries.
Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny,
I will not flee.
Justice is my weapon.
Faith is my shield.
Hope is my armor.
Cry not at my passing,
For it was my Honor to fight for you.
Shed not tears of sorrow,
But tears of joy,
For now,
I stand with God.

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Rest in Peace my Brother. May God bless you, your family, friends and the members of the Odessa Police Department.

Ptlm. Mark Marchesi #2528
Parkside Police Dept. (Delaware County, PA)

September 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and co workers of Corporal Gardner. May you now rest in peace.

Officer Burns
Texas

September 9, 2007

You will be remember for your courageous service. Rest easy brother.

Ed Mattson Sgt. retired
Baltimore City Police

September 9, 2007

There is a highway that only the brave may travel. The turns and lane changes are deadly and unforseen. Brave heroes who give the ultimate sacrifice so we may enjoy our safety and freedom are the greatest..from one who served..may God put his arms of assurrence, his hands of hope, and heart of eternal peace upon the family and know that Scott is guarding the greatest post of all..thanks for his sacrifice from all of us..Bob Lester and family.

retired officer Bob Lester
Midland Police Dept

September 9, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss and want you all to know that we grieve with you
as you walk a hard walk. We send our prayers and our promise that we will never
forget the service and sacrifice that your beloved Corporal John(Scott) Gardner
made in the line of duty. His family will forever be changed by his loss as well
as his fellow officers and his friends. I hope all will come together to hold one another up and not let one fall during this horrible time. Stay close and find comfort in knowing that our lord Jesus Christ has all in his arms and will help
ease your pain in time. I know his comfort because we loss our beloved Howard
in Jan. 9 2005 and we are somehow still standing...

kathy Stevenson wife of Sgt. Stevenson
Ceres PD EOW 1/9/05 Howard, "howie"

September 9, 2007

Peace be with you...

Natalie Jensen
CSPD Detective Jared Jensen, EOW 2/22/06

September 9, 2007

A HORRIFYING EVENT... May the Peace of God be with you now and may he comfort your family. MATTHEW 5:9

Colorado

September 9, 2007

The greatest sacrifice that a person can give is that he lay his life down for another. These officers, as well as those who remain, do this daily, they are true Heros. My heart breaks for the families and friends who are going through this traumatic situation.

Trooper Rick Smith
Texas Highway Patrol

September 9, 2007

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Corporal Gardner and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Corporal Gardner has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family and friends of Corporal Gardner, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Corporal Gardner is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York City

September 9, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 9, 2007