Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

October 12, 2007

Our Greatest Fear

Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
to many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.

God speed Sgt Henderson...we will take the watch from here, your time in hell is over...keep watching over your brothers and sisters from up above!

Corporal Yohe

Corporal Justin W Yohe
Sweetser Police Department, Sweetser Indiana

October 12, 2007

SERGEANT HENDERSON-I KNOW THAT YOUR DEATH IS HARD TO UNDERSTAND OR EXPLAIN BUT GOD JUST MUST HAVE WANTED YOU WITH HIM TO SERVE AND PROTECT IN HEAVEN. SERGEANT, THANK YOU FOR 29 YEARS OF SERVICE! THE PEOPLE OF SHELBYVILLE AND THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY LOST A GREAT OFFICER. I PRAY FOR PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING FOR YOUR FAMILY. I HOPE YOUR SON KEEPS SERVING IN HIS RESERVE CAPACITY EVEN AFTER YOUR DEATH. YOU MAKE ME PROUD TO WEAR A UNIFORM AND SHARE THE SERGEANT TITLE IN OUR WONDERFUL PROFESSION. REST IN PEACE SERGEANT.

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
PATROL SUPERVISOR
WAVELAND, MISSISSIPPI

SERGEANT TRAVIS T. FOREMAN
WAVELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone that knew Sgt Henderson and who didnt because I know everyone is hurting. I hope everyone comes together in a time like this because an officer, husband, dad, uncle, and son has lost his life way to early. God bless you and rest in peace Sgt Henderson.

Officer Burns
Texas

October 12, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

October 12, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO SGT HENDERSON'S FAMILY AND THE SHELBYVILLE PD DURING THIS DIFFCULT TRAGEDY. MAY ALL THESE PRAYERS BRING COMFORT TO ALL EFFECTED. REST IN PEACE.

GOD BLESS YOU, BROTHER IN BLUE.

SGT RUTILO QUEZADA
SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF TYLER, TX

October 12, 2007

Rest in peace Sergeant Henderson, you will be greatly missed.

Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (MO)

October 12, 2007

God bless & R.I.P

Ofcr Moore 3176
FWPD

October 12, 2007

Thank you for your many years of service to your fellowman. God bless you, your loved ones, and the Shelbyville Police Department. Rest in peace my brother.

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

October 12, 2007

Rest in Peace my friend. You will not be forgotten

TROOPER
INDIANA STATE POLICE

October 12, 2007

Sgt. Henderson, may you rest in peace for God has called you home. You will be missed by all of us Brother.

Sgt. Walter Hughes
MNPD - Nashville, Tennessee

October 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Dgt. Hendersen. Rest in peace, sir, thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

October 12, 2007

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

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

October 12, 2007

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE,,,
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
You have served your department well and hope that these few words will comfort those you have left behind.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
cc-Pirate Radio

October 12, 2007

I am sorry for your loss.
Susie Cross
Barling, AR

Susie Cross
Sister of Police Officer

October 12, 2007

Rest in Peace Sgt. Henderson...my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. May your fellow officers also be comforted by the hand of God. Thank you Sir for your service.

Karen Perrucci
Sister of Ofc. Gary D. Pagano EOW 9/14/1982

October 12, 2007

God only calls the very best, He needed another brother to assist the many angels, My brother in Law Enforcement Gary
answered the call. My brother you have earned this rest, God fill the void in the hearts of all who loved him.
My brother I await my call and look foward to working with you.

Officer B.Jordan
Dept of Veterans Affairs Police

October 12, 2007

Rest in Peace Sgt. Henderson. Your nearly three decades of devotion to law enforcement serve as an inspiration to present and future generations of law enforcment officers. Apparently God needed another street boss to assist with the duties in Heaven. Your watch here on earth is completed with distinction sir. May God be with your family and co-workers in their time of sorrow.

Asst State's Atty Brian K. Sibley, SR
State of Conn (former Lewiston ME po)

October 12, 2007

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Gary Henderson~ 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, Sgt. Henderson!

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

October 12, 2007

To the Henderson family:
My prayers are with your family at this time. All of our love and thoughts from Tennessee are sent your way. May you be comforted knowing that there are those of us out here who care about your family and hurt with you in your time of loss.
Barb J. McFalls
Knoxville Tennessee

Barb J. McFalls
Friend/police supporter

October 12, 2007

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest In Peace...

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

October 12, 2007

Gary,

You will be sadly missed. I know my husband thought a lot of you! May “God” be with your family and all of the officers during this dark period.

I will pray for your family and your brothers and sisters on the police and sheriffs department. Godspeed my friend in blue.

"You Raise Me Up"

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up... To more than I can be.

April Clark
Wife of Captain Roger D Clark Shelby County

October 12, 2007

Rest in peace Sgt Henderson. We shall never forget your service to your community. May God's peace be with your family and co-workers.

DEPUTY DJ FETKENHOUR
OTTAWA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (MI)

October 12, 2007

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER, WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH
GODSPEED

RETIRED DEPUTY SGT
IOWA

October 12, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Gary Henderson as well as to the Shelbyville Police Department. Rest in peace Sergeant Henderson, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

October 12, 2007