Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May you rest in Peace. May God watch over you and your family.
Your dedication to protecting our wildlife and natures beautiful natural resource will never be forgotten.

RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO
NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 22, 2008

May god bless you and watch over you and your family. My prayers are with you and may you rest in peace.

D Lee
Bowie County

October 22, 2008

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

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

October 21, 2008

Rest in peace brother.

Larry Anderson Refuge Officer
US Fish and Wildlife Service

October 21, 2008

WHAT A SHOCK TO HEAR OF SOMEONES DEATH WHILE SO YOUNG AND ACCOMPLISHED. AT A GLANCE ONE WOULD THINK THAT HIS WHOLE LIFE HERE ON THIS EARTH WAS AHEAD OF HIM BUT WE NEVER KNOW WHAT GODS PLAN REALLY IS FOR EACH OF US. TO THOSE READERS WHO DIDN'T KNOW GEORGE PERSONALLY AS I DO I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT HE WAS A FINE CITIZEN AND A MODEL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE GAME WARDEN COMMUNITY. GEORGE DEFINITELY POSSESSED ALL THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN CHARACTER THAT COULD TURN THIS TRAIN WRECK THAT WE CALL THE USA INTO A COUNTRY THAT GOD WOULD BE PROUD OF AND WOULD ONCE AGAIN BLESS. HE WAS HARD WORKING, SOMEWHAT OPINIONATED, DEDICATED TO HIS FAMILY, AND NOT EASILY INFLUENCED OR LED ASTRAY. THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT I COULD MAKE KNOWING HIM FOR AS LONG AND AS WELL AS I DID IS THAT THERE WAS VOLUMES OF EVIDENCE IN HIS LIFE TO CONVICT HIM OF BEING A CHRISTIAN SO ANYTHING ELSE SAID OF HIM IS OF LITTLE SIGNIFIGANCE. IF YOU READ THIS AND YOU ARE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO LIKES LEGACYS OR FAIRY TAIL STORIES I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THE TWO MEN(13YRS AND SOON TO BE 15YRS) HE LEFT BEHIND FOR A SHORT WHILE ARE MUCH MORE DESERVING OF THE TITLE OF "MAN" THAN MOST GROWNUPS THAT I COME INTO CONTACT WITH ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS. THE BIBLE SAYS THAT A CHILD IS AN ARROW IN THE HANDS OF A MIGHTY WARRIOR. GEORGE DID NOT SEND HIS BOYS WANDERING WRECKLESSLY THROUGH LIFE LIKE MOST PARENTS DO BUT INSTEAD TOOK THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED, LAID A FOUNDATION AND TOOK CAREFUL AIM WITH SAM AND SETH AND THERE IS NO BETTER TESTAMENT OR ACHIEVEMENT AS TO WHO GEORGE HAROLD WHATLEY JR. REALLY WAS. EVEN THOUGH GOD HAS TOLD ME THAT GEORGE IS REUNITED WITH FAMILY IN A WORLD WHERE THERE ARE NO TROUBLES I AM SAD FOR THIS LOSS AND WISH I HAD TOLD HIM THESE THINGS BEFORE HIS PASSING.

Anonymous

October 21, 2008

God bless you and thank you for your service, Warden Whatley. You served your jurisdiction and your country with honor.

May the Lord protect his family and his department. You are clear for 10-42, Warden Whatley.

Deputy
CCSO / NC

October 20, 2008

Game Warden Whatley served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Game Warden Whatley. My heart goes out to your loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

October 20, 2008

Rest in peace, Brother.

F OFCR WINSLOW
FEDERAL POLICE

October 20, 2008

God bless you.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

October 20, 2008

Rest easy Brother

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

October 20, 2008

It has been ten days since you left us and it is hard to put into words how you are missed. When I was returning from your funeral and rolled across the Culberson County line, I could see the West Texas mountains being illuminated by the moonlight. I sensed you were looking down on us and guiding us safely to our headquarters. I didn't get a chance to know you very well, but the few meetings and homeland security operations that we worked together were enough for me to see that you were a man to be admired and respected. Sometimes God places people in our path for a reason. I believe you were choosen to show us that a simple man can mend fences, be fair but firm, and change a little part of their world by simply putting a smile on their face. Thank you for coming out to West Texas with a positive attitude and know that you made a difference that will be felt for years to come. I am proud to have served with you and want you to know that your brother and sister Game Wardens in District 3 will continue to honor you each day when we pin on the blue badge, strap on the gunbelt, and place that cowboy hat on our head. Rest in peace my brother. I look forward to us meeting again somewhere down that long road.

Game Warden Ray Spears
TPWD LE Region 1/District 3

October 20, 2008

The members at Arresting Hearts wish to offer their deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Game Warden George Harold Whatley Jr. Because of Warden Whatley‘s ultimate sacrifice we live in a safer place. We thank you for your service and your dedication.


The Lord replied, “The years when you have seen only one set of footprints, my child, is when I carried you.” Mary Stevenson 1936


With love and respect,

The members of Arresting Hearts

Anonymous

October 19, 2008

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

October 19, 2008

Our prayers are with your family and loved ones. May God watch over them during this tragic loss.

Rest in Peace, your tour of duty is now over.

Sgt. Marc Schroeder
Red Oak Police Department

October 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones at this very difficult time. Please know that your dedication and sacrifice will always be remembered.

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

October 19, 2008

Our Great State is safer and the quality of our Parks & Wildlife are bettered because of your service and sacrifice. My Prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. God speed, Brother. We'll take it from here.

Officer B. Evans #2447
Arlington, TX. PD

October 18, 2008

Rest in Peace. A Brother in the Thin Blue Line. You will not be forgotten by the many lives you touched.

Deputy Richard Beals
Randall County TX Sheriff's Office

October 18, 2008

Rest in peace brother , Thank you for your service, I will pray for you and your Family. GOD SPEED TO THE BAND OF HERO'S.

P/O
Philadelphia

October 18, 2008

Game Warden George Whatley,

A dedicated law officer who was active in keeping order within the ranks of those who participate in the game-hunting sport. Also an officer who took an active part in his community and the school system by provinding active participation in the education of youth. A noble deed to be sure. That he would die in the process is as confusing as it is continually a question we ask. Why? Why does this happen and why to this person who is dedicated to making life among us better? The answer is something that will always elude me, but I know that he was someone who made a difference. Someone who sought to take an active part in creating a role model for others. Someone who care about his community and it's youth. That makes him a hero to us all. And, that is something that we can dwell upon and accept while we continue to search for answers. We can all accept that a hero died today. And, I render to you, warden, a final salute.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

October 18, 2008

Lord Jesus I thank you for this officer's time and service here on earth and I pray for the peace to cover the family. In Jesus name. Amen.

Lt. Gary Langston
Choctaw nation Tribal Police

October 18, 2008

Thank you, Warden Whatley, for your service to the people of Texas 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

October 17, 2008

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Keep a watch over the rest of us as we protect our natural resources.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

October 17, 2008

May the Lord be with the family and friends of Warden Whatley today and the difficult days ahead... Rest in Peace Sir...

Joyce
Sister of Ofc. John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994 Henrico PD Virginia

October 17, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family of Game Warden Whatley and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Game Warden Whatley for your dedicated service to the people of Texas and the United States.

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

October 17, 2008

Sir
It is with great sadness that i read of your loss. As i have wrote before to others lost in similar circumstances, Training is suppose to make us better, it should improve our skills and that is what makes losing a great man and officer difficult. This type of incident continues to increase and no i don't have the answer because training is critical. May the Lord be with your family and co-workers through this terrible time. And God Bless you Warden Whatley

Public Safety Super Gary Mintz
Warren Wilson College Public Safety, Asheville NC

October 17, 2008