Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God speed. My condolences to your family.

A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER
Lord I ask for courage

Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...

Courage to take me
Where others will not go...

I ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...

Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be at my side...

--Author Unknown

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Tarrant CSO

June 21, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Craig Shaw~you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you and rest in peace, Officer Shaw.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

June 21, 2010

Off Shaw, may you rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

June 21, 2010

Thank you Officer Shaw for your dedication to the public's safety. We are all saddened at the news of your passing, and wish to send heartfelt sentiments to the family of this dedicated officer. I feel saddened that his life was taken while working to protect me and my family, and that we are safe and happy, while he is gone. My son serves in the U.S. Marine Corps, and it is my biggest fear that I will receive a phone call similar to the one his family got on Father's Day. God bless.

"Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Anonymous

June 21, 2010

God bless & watch over Officer Shaw's family both at home & in blue. God now has another hero standing watch in Heaven. -A friend in Maine-

Anonymous

June 21, 2010

R.I.P. Brother you are now severing for god.

Deputy Tim Hastings
Kendall County Sheriff's Office

June 21, 2010

God bless & watch over Officer Shaw's family both at home & in blue. God now has another hero standing watch in Heaven. -A friend in Maine-

Anonymous

June 21, 2010

My condolences to the Shaw family - may you seek and find comfort in the arms of our Lord in your time of grief.

Anonymous

June 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F Laser
Westminster City POlice Department

June 21, 2010

Rest in peace, Officer Shaw. Thank you for your service to your community. Prayers for your family, friends, and fellow law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed.

Kathy B
Citizen

June 21, 2010

Although I say good bye my young friend understand this isn't the end, I will see you in a better light tomorrow.

Adrian Murphy
n/a

June 21, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Craig Shaw, and the Lancaster P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Shaw, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

June 21, 2010

Somebody killed a policeman today and a part of America died. Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

June 21, 2010

I pray for your family especially your sons, who will always remember fathers day in a horrific way.

Anonymous

June 21, 2010

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

June 21, 2010

I am so sorry for your families loss. All of you are in my prayers!

Billye Holloway
sister of Officer Scott Neal, EOW 11/22/05

June 21, 2010

Thank you Officer Shaw for all you did to protect the citizens of Lancaster and the State of Texas. In the face of danger you acted heroically. The debt owed to you and your family is immeasurable and can never be repaid. God bless your wife and 2 children. May God give them comfort in dealing with this terrible loss. With heartfelt gratitude and pride, brother, I again say thank you.

Sgt. R. Morris
Grand Prairie PD

June 21, 2010

God Bless you and your family Officer Shaw. You gave the ultimate sacrifice keeping private citizens safe. May you continue to be an inspiration to your wife and children throughout their lives.

Nancy
Dallas metroplex citizen

June 21, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

June 21, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

June 21, 2010

God Bless you and your family at this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP my brother we have it from here

Detective W. Clifton
Dallas Sheriff's Department

June 21, 2010

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Craig Shaw. We hope you take comfort in these words! Our prayers are with you!

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say... But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there are no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years. Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too... That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, Then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile, Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... From that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Author: Ruth Ann Mahaffey, ©Copyright 1998

Cari Henley
Wife of a Lewisville Police Officer

June 21, 2010

REST EASY BROTHER, WE GOT IT FROM HERE

Policeman
Brother in Blue, Phoenix PD

June 21, 2010

For Police Officer Craig Shaw:

The call to a shooting scene, especially when few facts are known, is always tense. When a suspect is encountered it might be anything from an angry neighbor, threatening violence, to a raging maniac bent on sending a law officer to his grave. We sort the facts as we arrive on the scene, and hope that our experience - and little luck - will safely guide us. Few who will criticize could fill our shoes.

We regret learning of Craig's fate. We can only take some relief in knowing his assisting law officers were ready to act and did so quickly, before yet other officers - as has happened before - were also slain.

We pray for Craig's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.

I am proud to render to Officer Craig Shaw, a gallant and intrepid soldier of the law, a final salute.

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

June 21, 2010

Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Shaw. Godspeed.

Niles, Illinois Police Department

June 21, 2010