Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My brother was a very caring and gentle man. He was one of those people that are very rare and a breath of fresh air.Joe loved people and showed he did in the way he treated them, he always told me that it took too much energy to hate someone and he would laugh and say he was to lazy to hate. He was always ready to step up and help do what was needed. I've got a void in my life with his passing that only seeing him again someday can fill. He was a hero in many ways and many hearts, But to me he was above all HE WAS FATHER AND A BROTHER AND A FRIEND. JOE REST IN PEACE WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER YOUR WORK ON EARTH IS DONE.ILOVE YOU YOUR SIS JUDY

Judy Williams
Joe's youngest sister

April 12, 2008

I was touched by the reflection left by your son. I could almost picture the two of you riding around on patrol together. Although we have never met, I will remember you Constable Howard. Thank you for choosing to protect and serve. You are a HERO!

Dispatcher
Michigan

April 12, 2008

To his sons and comrades, you are in my prayers be safe and God be with you all.

Police Officer John Paskey
Loyola University, Chicago

April 11, 2008

Rest in peace, my brother. Job well done, time to go home...

Trooper Scott Russell
Arkansas State Police

April 11, 2008

Great Loss, To This Officer Loved One's left behind Iam sorry for your Great loss, and to The Department as well, God Rest This Officer Soul, God Speed

Steven Waggoner
None

April 10, 2008

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

April 10, 2008

Thank you, Constable Howard, for your service to the people of Kentucky 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

April 10, 2008

I'm am grateful for Constable Howard's service in the US Navy and as the constable of Harlan County District 1. My prayers go out to his three sons, brother, sisters, and grandchild.

Chaplain
Arkansas White County Sheriff's Department

April 10, 2008

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Constable Howard -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Constable Howard -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs Police Protective Association

April 10, 2008

May God comfort and support your family through this difficult time. To your children: Be strong and courageous, do not get discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherevver you go. Joshua 1:9

Ofc Minardi
New Haven PD, CT

April 9, 2008

Isa 57:1 ¶ The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

Trooper D. Norris
Kentucky State Police

April 9, 2008

The members of the Albemarle County Police Department are filled with sorrow to hear of the death of Constable Joe Howard. My you and his family find peace.

Lieutenant James Bond
Albemarle County Police department, Virginia

April 9, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND COMMITMENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

EVEN THOUGH WE NEVER MET,WE ARE BROTHERS BEHIND THE BADGE,TODAY WE SAY FAREWELL BUT KNOW THAT YOU LEFT BEHIND A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL TO LIVE.

THOMAS SMITH
LAS VEGAS SHERIFF'S OFFICE

April 9, 2008

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family, friends, and entire department. I know that Angel wings swiftly and gently carried you high into the Heavens above. God Bless You!

Police DFC Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

April 9, 2008

Rest easy brother. Our prayers are with your family and fellow officers.

Officer M.P. Sekinger, Sr.
Millbrook Police Department Millbrook, AL

April 9, 2008

Godspeed brother. Though I did not know you, we are brothers. Every person that places the badge on the shirt and the life on the line, joins this brotherhood. We are family and mourn the loss of another.....

Deputy Jeff Ussery
Greene County Missouri Sheriff's Dept.

April 8, 2008

Rest in peace my brother, you will not be forgotten!

Officer Paul Spears
Tennessee Department of Correction

April 8, 2008

My condolences to the family and friends of Constable Joe Howard. God speed Sir...RIP

Ofc.Lovallo
Norwalk PD

April 8, 2008

Today we lost a hero this day God welcomed one home.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, mo

April 8, 2008

There will never be another Joe Howard. I can't recall a time seeing Joe when he wasn't in a great mood. He had a way of brightening your day just by coming around you. One of a kind indeed. I'll sure miss him.

Dispatcher Tracy Turner
Kentucky State Police

April 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

April 8, 2008

I TALKED TO JOE WHEN I GOT OFF AT WORK ON APRIL,1 AT 4:30 HE WAS JOKING AROUND AS ALWAYS WE TALKED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTS ABOUT DIFFRENT THINGS AND WHEN I LEFT AS ALWAYS HE SAID DADDY LOVES YOU AND I TOLD HIM TO TAKE CARE THAT I WOULD SEE HIM TOMMAROW JOE I WILL MISS SEEING YOU AROUND HERE AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT EVERY DAY COMING IN TO USE THE COMPUTER AND SHOOTING THE BULL GOD HAS TAKEN ANOTHER ANGLE HOME

928 YOUR WATCH IS DONE MY FRIEND WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND MY BROTHER I WILL MISS YOU.

AARON

Deputy Aaron Whitehead
Leslie Co Dc Dist Conservation/ Harlan P.d

April 8, 2008

Rest in Peace Constable Howard for we, your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement, will continue the watch and you will never be forgotten.

Officer
Minneapolis PD

April 8, 2008

I talked to him about two hours before his passing. He and I went almost everywhere together. I followed in his footsteps approximately 9 years ago when I decided to become a police officer. He seemed to be so proud of me.I use to ride around with him and help him serve papers and we would ask each other advice all the time. Some nights he would come out and patrol with me. I love you dad and know that one day I will see you again in Heaven. Rest in Peace. I love you.

Tim Howard/ Son
Harlan P.D.
Harlan, KY.

Patrolman Tim Howard
Harlan Police Department/ Son

April 8, 2008