Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

MY THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBERS. I'M TERRIBLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT'S A TOUGH JOB OUR LOVED ONES DO EACH DAY! :(

JG
ANOTHER HPD OFFICER WIFE

December 8, 2008

Rest in peace, brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrol Officer Frank Longoria
Liberty, Texas Police Department

December 8, 2008

I am truly saddened by the senseless death of Officer Abernathy. May his family be comforted during their time of sorry. Know that all law enforcement officers everywhere feel your loss. The Lord will care for Timothy.

Corporal II Richard Adams, retired
DFW Airport DPS

December 8, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother, my prayers are with you and your family

CPD tact

December 8, 2008

Rest in Peace Sir............

Officer Thomas Wiederhold
Fort Worth Texas PD

December 8, 2008

I asked God to touch the hearts of the Abernethy family, and of the disturbed alleged shooter and his family. The next several years, especially the Christmas seasons, will likely be extremely difficult, challenging time for these families.

Let us know if we can do anything to help.

For example, for what it's worth, if the Houston Police Department would like a professionally edited video of the upcoming tribute for presentation to the family, I would offer to do this for no charge. I am very good at this type of thing. No doubt there will be alot of video done for this event by the media. Just an offer.

I was the exclusive videographer for Astronaut Laurel Clark's family memorial in Clear Lake for example after the Columbia shuttle tragedy. She was my next door neighbor and we lost her at age 42. 43 is too young too.

My best friend also is a Houston Police officer in Clear Lake. I am so conscious of the fact that he lives in a dangerous profession and make the times we are together meaningful and upbeat.

Finally, my brother-in-law (Steve Morgan) was a police officer in Long Beach Mississippi, and was killed by a disturbed young man (while responding to a Domestic Disturbance call) on May 6, 1998. We still feel the effects of that awful day.

God Bless You all.
Cruise Jones
Clear Lake

Cruise Jones
Houston resident

December 8, 2008

May God grant Offficer Abernathy a place in the hall of heros, and comfort his family knowing that he died protecting the lives and liberties of his fellow citizens. Her laid down his life for all of us. May God bless and comfort his friends and family, and all his brothers and sisters that form the thin blue line.

Harry Caldwell Chief of Police (Ret.)
HPROA

December 8, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Kelly M
City of Houston

December 8, 2008

My heart goes out to your family and your department. We have lost another hero.

Detective Russell Scott
Prince George's County Police, Maryland

December 8, 2008

Officer Abernethy -

Sir, it is with a great amount of respect and with a heavy heart that I thank you for your service to the people of Houston. Your obvious desire to pursue those that do wrong is an example to the rest of us on how to charge hard for what is right.

I pray that the Lord will take care of your family and that your memory will be one of honor and courage for years to come throughout the city of Houston, State of Texas and in our great Country.

Ranger G. Butler
Bureau of Land Management

December 8, 2008

Officer Abernethy,
May you rest in peace sir. America lost another hero when you went to heaven. I know my son was there to greet you, his brother in blue.
To the family, you have my deepest sympathy and please know your not alone, I'm walking the same path in life as you are. My son was killed in the line of duty on September 14th 2008. If I can be of any help to you please contact me. I'm there for you anytime.

With deepest respect,
Kim Weigand
Mom of SGt. Michael C. Weigand
E.O.W. 9/14/2008

Kim Weigand

December 8, 2008

My heart breaks for your loss. We will never forget Ofc. Abernathy. God Bless him, his family and fellow officers.

AZ Narc

December 8, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 8, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Abernethy. I'm sorry for your loss. I know that your family, friends and brother officers are grieving, and I grieve with them. Your service to your community will not be forgotten. Rest now, in the arms of the Lord.

Thomas A. Carpenter
Las Vegas Metro P.D.

December 8, 2008

Ofc. Abernethy,

Rest peacfully may God take you into his arms and may you have the Honor of Patroling his Streets. Prayers of Love and Healing for your Family.

SSGT Davis
USMC CID

December 8, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

December 8, 2008

Thank you for your service. To your children, remember the hero and dedicate your life to his memory.

Stan Jerlecki
Survivor Line-of-duty-death

December 8, 2008

To the family and friends..Lay your worries upon the Lord for he has the strength to overcome. From a fellow officer, the family and friends of Mr. Abernethy, the Houston Police Department, and the citizens of Houston, you all are in my prayers.

Deputy

December 8, 2008

Thank you for your service to the people of Houston. I salute you. God bless you and your family.

Sgt. J.W. Fish
N.C. Ports Authority Police - Wilmington

December 8, 2008

Our hearts are broken today as we grieve the loss of one of our own. There are no words to describe the feelings associated with such a loss. Rest assured that we will do everything we can to assist your family in their time of sorrow. We lift them up in prayer now and thank God for your selfless service to our city. May you rest in peace.

HPDWife
Houston Police Dept

December 8, 2008

Ofc Abernethy even though we never met we were still brothers in our quest to do the right thing. I am sorry it had to end the way it did, but let me commend you for serving with honor and courage, my prayers are with your family. Lost but never forgotten.

M Hroch
Houston Police

December 8, 2008

Rest in peace brother, you are a true hero. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

December 8, 2008

Brother Abernethy, you will be greatly missed by us all. You died doing what you loved and world is a better place due to your service. May you Rest in Peace in the arms of God. Tell by brother James A. Saavedra (EOW 12-19-07) we miss him. May God Bless your family!

My First Christmas in Heaven

Det. Keith Strasheim
Corpus Christi, Texas PD

December 8, 2008

My heart goes out to the family, friends, and coworkers of this fallen hero. Tim, thank you for your dedication to duty and your bravery.

Andrew / Narcotics Detective
Baltimore City Police Department

December 8, 2008