Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for your years of service and dedication. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

October 25, 2007

May you rest in peace and never be forgotten, you are now amongst our guardian angels.

Sgt. Robert Richardson
Los Angeles World Airports Police

October 25, 2007

God speed, my Brother. Even though we've never met, we ARE Brothers, and we WILL meet one day. We share a bond that's thicker than blood.

Sgt. R. B. Lilly
Kanawha County Sheriff's Office, Charleston, WV

October 24, 2007

Rest in Peace Dale, your tour is over.

SPSO
Qld State Protective Service

October 24, 2007

The wound will heal with time but the scar remains forever so he is never forgotten.

Amanda Inzer
Wife of Deputy Alan Inzer EOW 01/25/07

October 24, 2007

Never has the title "Law Enforcement Officer" meant so much to me as it does now. Dale's family has so much to look back on and remember. The support, love, and respect that we have received and seen at this time was truly amazing. From the medical field, EMS personal, the Sheriff's Dept, Police Dept, the town of Jefferson, TX, the community that we live in, and the fellow officers that surrounded him as he was laid to rest. It made our hearts glad and lightened our grief.
To all the wonderful Peace Officers out there, no matter what aspect you have taken to serve, I want to say Thank You from the bottom of my heart. Please take care as you protect those you love.
Thank You All!

Donna Sherrill
Mother of Criminal Investigator Dale Sherrill

Donna Sherrill
Mother of Criminal Investigator Dale Sherrill

October 24, 2007

Dale was a credit to his family and his community. The family mourns his loss.

Tom Turk
Cousin

October 24, 2007

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and the fellow officers.
Rest in peace Sir
You will not be forgotten
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

October 24, 2007

God bless family, friends, fellow officers.

Chief D. Whiteley
Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Chief Danny Whiteley
Poplar Bluff Mo. Police Dept

October 24, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to Inv. Sherrill's family and friends. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Brad Gray #530
Henderson County SO

October 24, 2007

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Marion County Sheriff's Dept. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Investigator Sherrill's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

October 24, 2007

I knew Dale when we worked together at Brandom's Mfg in Keene. I remember when he started out in law enforcement at the Keene Police Department as a reserve officer. I lost track of Dale and was not aware that he was working for Marion County. I am sorry that I was not able to keep in contact with him. Dale was a great guy and he was always ready to help someone. I will keep his family and friends in my prayers.

Detective K Clark
Cleburne P.D.

October 24, 2007

Rest easy my brother..........watch over us, we got it from here.

Kevin T Ryan
Ex- New Jersey Cop

October 24, 2007

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Investigator Sherrill, 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

October 24, 2007

Thank you for your service and may GOD bless you and your family.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER!

Dispatcher
Fairfax County Police, VA

October 24, 2007

Dear Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Investigator Sherrill,

How saddened we were to learn of your grievous loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May the wonderful memories you have together carry you through this time of sadness and tragedy. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Keep focused on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of your fresh grief and may you find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are many people who care and undrstand. Not gone--just gone ahead.

Maryland Transportation Authority Police
Sandra Crouch
Surviving Spouse of Officer Thomas Crouch
E.O.W. 10-31-91

Maryland Transportation Authority Police

October 24, 2007

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Investigator Dale Sherrill as well as to the Marion County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace Investigator Sherrill, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

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

October 24, 2007

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

Dispatcher Ted Smith
Martin, TN Police Dept.

October 24, 2007

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders
and said, "No Lord. I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges,
can't always be a saint."

"I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough...
and sometimes I've been violent
because the streets are awful tough."

"But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep...
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep."

"And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I wept unmanly tears."

"I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear."

"If you've a place for me here, Lord,
it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But, if you don't...I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne,
where saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for the judgement of his God.

"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."

My heart goes out to the family and friends of this brave man. His sacrifice will not be forgotten. You are all in my prayers...

PC Amanda Pandolfi (Sherman)
York Regional Police, Ontario

October 24, 2007

As I gaze at Dale's picture I remember the 9 year old boy that I met so many years ago. He was a good kid that grew to be a great man. I was there today as we all said goodbye....it was a hard day! I wrote the River a long time ago, now it's for Dale.
Dale, I know we'll see you again but for now... rest my friend.


The River

One day Gabriel saw Jesus standing on the bank of a river in Heaven.
Jesus had a sad look on His face as he watched the water flowing by.
Gabriel asked Jesus about the history of the river
and why He had such a look on His face?

Jesus told Gabriel that the river ran from the foot of God's throne
and that the water was the tears God shed each time a Police Officer was laid to rest.
Jesus said, "Each year the river grows larger and flows more rapid."

As Gabriel and Jesus stood gazing across the waters Gabriel asked,
"When can we bring them home?"
Jesus replied, "The great waking up morning will soon come."
Gabriel then asked, "What will happen to the river?"
Jesus answered, "God will bring them to the banks of the river
and let them see the tears He shed for them
and then the river will run dry, never again to flow."

"Each of His Peacemakers will be called forward one by one to lay their
badges at the foot of the throne and there they will receive their crowns of gold."

Gabriel looked into the eyes of Jesus with a questioning look about his face.
Jesus simply whispered.... Soon Gabriel...Soon.

Sgt. D. J. Rogers
Cleburne PD

October 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville
Eutaw Police Department

October 23, 2007

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF INVESTIGATOR DALE CLINT SHERRIL. I PRAY EVERYONE WHO KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

INVESTIGATOR DALE CLINT SHERRILL YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

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

October 23, 2007

Sincere condolences to the family, friends and department of Investigator Dale Clint Sherrill. May he rest in peace, and may God bless you, and have mercy on you all.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

October 23, 2007

You are a man distinguished by your courage in the profession that your chose.

Your service to your fellow officers and community speakes for the individual that you are a hero cop

There are thousands of us becaue of this web site that can share our grief with family, police family and friends

It is so important to let families know that we as citizens understand and can bring you into our hearts and prayers.

God Bless you Officer Sherrill, your family, your police family and friends.

Pat VanenBerghe
Civilian p Manhester, NH

October 23, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers at Marion County Sheriff's Dept. God Bless you Investigator Sherrill for your police service to your community. You will not be forgotten sir.

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

October 23, 2007