Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

R.I.P brother.....watch over us and keep us safe thank you for your service.

Ptlm Utica Police

Ptlm.
Utica Police, NY

December 10, 2008

We just wanted to say thanks for your service. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and brothers and sisters of the Houston PD. God Bless

Lt. OCPD and wife
Oklahoma City Police

December 10, 2008

RIP brother Timothy.

May God bless your family, co-worker and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

December 10, 2008

Rest in peace bro',we'll take it from here.

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

December 10, 2008

The Keizer Oregon Police Department sends it sincere condolences to the family of Officer Abernethy. Our prayers are with you.

Chief H. Marc Adams
Keizer Oregon Police Department

December 10, 2008

Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Fidoe
Twinsburg, Ohio Police Department

December 10, 2008

The members at Arresting Hearts wish to offer their deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Police Officer Timothy Abernethy. Because of Officer Abernethy‘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 and staff of Arresting Hearts

Anonymous

December 10, 2008

God bless you Tim! Thank you for your years of service to the community. You will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to your wife & children.

Deputy I. Roesler
Harris County PCT 5

December 10, 2008

Fair winds and following seas, sir! There are no words to express how your loved ones are feeling now, but rest assured they are in the hearts and minds of many, many people, my wife (retired Hillsboro,TX PD) and myself included. God will take care of the rest.

Dr. P Knowles
PO2 U.S. Coast Guard (vet)

December 10, 2008

GodSpeed my brother, GodSpeed!!!

Ptl Sapp
Harrodsburg PD, Ky

December 10, 2008

Thank you for your dedication to Houston and this country. You and your family will be in my prayers. You will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Sir, We'll take it from here.

Officer D. Abbott
Peterborough Police Dept. (NH)

December 10, 2008

Thoughts and Prayers to the family!!
May the Lord provide you with the strength for these
difficult times. Rest in Peace Officer Abernethy you
have a special place in Heaven with Our Lord.
Prayers to the HPD family Thanks for what you do Please
stay safe

Rusty Eberhart
Friend and Partner of Royce Anderson EOW 10/26/1981

December 10, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

December 10, 2008

Officer Abernethy,
On behalf of all Law Enforcement nation wide, we extend our deepest sympathy to your family, friends and co-workers. Thankyou Officer Abernethy for your service and sacrifice, you will always be remembered as the Hero you were! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Elburn (Jack) Walters
Retired Postal Police Officer

December 10, 2008

Our prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Abernethy.

Rejeana Mizell
PCT. 2 Constable Department

December 10, 2008

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Officer Timothy Abernethy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members & Staff

December 10, 2008

I was sitting in my patrol car finishing a report when I first heard the BOLO for the suspects' vehicle regarding an "Officer Down". I took a deep breath, changed the radio to North Shepherd mic, and waited.

I prayed as the officer following the ambulance announced each street approached on the way to the hospital.

I cheered at each update that every agency in the area was closing in on the suspect.

I prayed more when I heard "Exiting McGregor, 2 minutes out!"

I "High Fived" and congratulated every unit that was on scene and caught this low-life, though I was more than 20 miles away.

I prayed harder as the ambulance and the unit arrived at the hospital.

Then I continued to finish my report. As I walked into the station to turn in my gear, one of the officers, who knew I had been monitoring the radio, looked at me and shook her head. I shook my head in return, said a few choice words, turned in my gear, then headed to my truck to finish my day.

Then I cried. And I cried. And I cried.

Justice will be served, Tim. Last night, Dec 9, tenants of that complex held a vigil in your honor. Some people still do care.

Rest easy Bro. Rest easy.

Anonymous

December 10, 2008

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest easy Brother Abernethy, we have the watch...



”I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
---Isaiah 6:8

You answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice. Rest easy in God's kingdom and watch over us as we continue the battle here on earth!!!

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC

December 10, 2008

Godspeed Sir...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

December 9, 2008

Thank you for your service Officer Abernethy. You chose to fight the good fight- now may you rest in peace - You shall never be forgotten

To your family- you are in my prayers always- May the Lord keep you and comfort you in your time of sorrow-

Anonymous

December 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department

December 9, 2008

REST IN PEACE FELLOW BROTHER FORE WE NOW HAVE THE WATCH.
GODSPEED

RETIRED DEPUTY/SGT
IOWA

December 9, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Aberbethy. God Bless him for his service to the Houston Police Department. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

December 9, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

CPL II David Murphy
TX DPS

December 9, 2008

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

December 9, 2008