Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. I pray that you rest in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. You are a "True "Hero"! Rest easy my freind, you have earned it.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 9, 2007

I will be with sadden heart praying for Corporal Gardner's family, friends, & co-workers in this tragic and sad time. Mr. Gardner is a true hero and I will honor him as I honor all in this tough field of work. Your brothers in blue will take over the watch. Battery!! Attention!! I salute you Corporal Gardner. May you patrol the heavenly skies....... RIP Sir....

Lt Joseph Panko
Security Supervisor

September 9, 2007

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

September 9, 2007

"A coward turns away, but a brave man's choice is danger."

While this quote describes all law enforcement, it is particularly appropriate here. These warriors ran to the sounds of battle while others ran away. They are true heroes and I honor them for their lives and their sacrifice.

Sgt. T. E. Murphy
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Fl.

September 9, 2007

May God Bless you, your family and fellow officers of the Odessa Police Dept. Our family's prayers are with you and yours.

Jeanne Hoffmann
sister-in law of
Captain Octavio "OX" Gonzalez EOW 6-16-06

September 9, 2007

There is a gap in the line between good and bad that has gotten about wider. Thank you for your service and making the ultimate sacrifice. You will be forever in our memories.

Your life was full and had so much meaning,
you never dwelled on the chance of leaving.
Facing each day with a possible threat,
and not one moment lived with a regret.

So many people see but don't understand,
that we protect and serve in a not so perfect land.
There wasn't time for you to say good-bye,
but I can hear you clearly saying -- 'Please don't cry'.

Your life has been rich and sweet,
you'll be missed by your brothers and sisters on the street.
You don't have to face another hassle,
now you can go live in your own little castle.

Getting your wings up in the sky,
where one day you'll teach us all to fly.

Sgt. Joe Daniels
Reagan County Tx SO

September 9, 2007

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

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

September 9, 2007

RIP brother. Odessa has lost a couple of their finest, but you will never be forgotten.

Brandon McAuliffe
Son of officer in Abilene (TX)

September 9, 2007

Rest in peace. Our thought and prayers are with your family and friends.

Trooper
Massachusetts State Police

September 9, 2007

Rest in Peace brother....Godspeed.

Sergeant
NJDOC

September 9, 2007

May you Rest in Peace...

Trooper
New York State Police

September 9, 2007

It's always hard to see that a brother/sister goes down, it's especially hard to see that TWO go down. It's hard to take this happening so close to home. Being a former Midland County Sheriff's Deputy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Officers family and to all the Law Enforcement Officer in the Permian Basin area. It's time for you to keep patrol in a much better place. May justice be very swift.

Floyd Mullens, Senior Officer Specialist
FCI El Reno, Oklahoma

September 9, 2007

A HERO may be gone....a HERO will never be forgotten....R.I.P. May your killer rot in hell

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

September 9, 2007

Rest in Peace brother we now have the watch

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Department

September 9, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF CORPORAL JOHN (SCOTT) GARDNER. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

CORPORAL JOHN (SCOTT) GARDNER YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

September 9, 2007

May God bless your family, friends and co-workers.
Please continue to watch over them from above.
Rest in peace.

Corporal
TX DPS

September 9, 2007

God Bless You! God Speed!

Montgomery Al. Police Department

September 9, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Odessa Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia

September 9, 2007

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

nc game warden

September 9, 2007

May Our Lord be with this man and his family.May He also watch over the other officer injured.

September 9, 2007

My sincere condolences are extended to family, friends, and the Odessa Police Department for their loss of Corporals Gardner and Jones. May they rest in eternal peace.

Sgt. Steve Redding
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

September 9, 2007

Rest In Peace, Corporal Gardner.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

September 9, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Corporal John Gardner~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, Corporal Gardner!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

September 9, 2007

Corporal Gardner:
Texas has lost a precious resource -- a true hero. Your memory will live on. Rest in peace, my brother.
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Richard S Bivins, JD
Former L.A. County -- Major Crimes

September 9, 2007

May God hold you and your family and you take upon this new journey. You've done your duty on earth, Rest in Peace Brother, we'll cherish your deeds and your memory here on earth, as we do our best to not mourn the loss of a brother, but celebrate the life of a hero. God Bless you

Mark Russell

Mark Russell
Future Police Officer, Texas, Volunteer Firefighter Seagoville, TX

September 9, 2007