Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Heros are not remembered for the way they died, but for the way they lived. And you are a true hero. May god bless you and your family

Mark (WPD Retired)

December 4, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this second anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

December 4, 2008

I READ YOUR REFECTION AND WAS SADDENED BY THE WAY YOUR LIFE WAS ENDED.YOU ARE A TRUE HERO WHO WAS TRYING TO MAKE THIS COUNTRY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.THUS YOU SET AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW BUT ITS NOT EASY TO FILL YOUR SHOES.YOUR CHILDREN SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR SACRIFICES YOU MADE FOR US ALL.I SENT THIS REFLECTION WITH RESPECT.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.YOU SERVED WITH CARE, HONOR AND DIGITY.HEROS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN.

AL LLANOS
FRESNO PD RET.

November 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friwnds of Deputy Sheriff Pettit today and always.. God Bless the children left behind... Rest in Peace...

Joyce
Sister of Officer John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

April 14, 2008

Rest in peace Yvonne.

Cpl Jason Bettis
Jacksonville, NC PD

February 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your children who are left without either parent as a result of this tragedy.
May you continue to watch over them from above and protect them. Your dedication and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

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

February 20, 2008

Yvonne,

Rest easy sister.... Your brothers and sisters in blue have the watch. The only thing we ask of you now is to watch over us as we continue on the road you chose.

God Speed Sister..

February 15, 2008

Yvonne,
I have thought about this for so long and yet I am still at a loss for words. I will never forget your smile, always happy and always willing to give a great hug, those I miss so much. You were surely one of a kind, of course in a good way. I still think back to that day, and even though its been over a year now it seems like just yesterday. Every time I put my uniform on a walk out the door going to work, I think back to that Monday evening and wonder if today is the day I will have to run back into another incident like that one, praying I don't ever have to again. Lord knows I would, without thinking twice about it, because that is what we do. Despite how dangerous it may be, or what our dispatcher is yelling to us about what we are going as fast as we can to get into, we go and try our best to make a difference. So many times I wish there could have been more I could have done that day, knowing I would have done anything for you, I just wish there would have been more I could have done that day.
To your family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers, yes still to this day. I can not imagine how this hurt you all, from my stand point I can't see how it could hurt worse than losing a sister officer, but for the family I know it is a worse hurt. You all hang in there, Yvonne was a great person, and will never be forgotten, especially by those who knew her personally.
Yvonne I know its been a long time since that day, but now I can tell you again, go rest in peace sister, we love you, and we will take it from here. R.I.P. WP84! We will never forgot!

Deputy Chris Nielsen
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office #4114
Former Washington Parish Sheriff's Office #WP48

Deputy Chris Nielsen
St. Tammany Parish SO / Former Washington Parish SO

February 15, 2008

Deputy Sheriff DesHotel,
It has taken over a year but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Washington Parish. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

February 15, 2008

Thank you for your service to your fellowman. You will be remembered. Rest in peace my sister.

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

February 12, 2008

Deputy DesHotel is a hero and is rightfully honored here today. You will be remembered always in our community for your service. God bless your children and family.

Jennifer Mayo, sister of
Deputy Hilery Mayo Jr. STPSO Covington, La.

February 11, 2008

I AM HONORED TO LEAVE A REFLECTION FOR YOU TODAY AS YOU ARE RIGHTFULLY PLACED AMONG ALL OF THESE FALLEN HEROS. THANK YOU DEPUTY FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE.

I RECENTLY READ YOUR STORY IN A BOOK ABOUT WOMEN POLICE OFFICERS AND IT PLEASES ME GREATLY THAT YOUR NAME IS FINALLY PLACED ON THIS WONDERFUL MEMORIAL.

REST IN PEACE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 9, 2008

God Speed, Sister.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 9, 2008

I remember hearing your story on the news back in December of 2006. I didn't know you back then but now I am so grateful I finally get the chance to say,"Rest in peace my sister". You still live in the hearts of everyone you serve durning your tour of duty.

E. Dunbar
New Orleans

February 9, 2008

To the family of Yvonne DesHotel. I am very sorry for your loss and will remember you in my prayers. Your Loved One died doing a job most Americans are afraid to do.

Trooper W.R. Griffith Jr.
South Carolina State Highway Patrol

February 9, 2008