Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Shaw,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

June 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am the daughter of a fallen police officer from Hutchins Texas. It helps to remember that he died doing what he believed in. If it was not for the brave and thoughtless officers like your husband/father no telling what the world would be like.

Anonymous

June 21, 2010

Rest In Peace

ACRES
SCOTT COUNTY TN

June 21, 2010

AM VERY SADDEN BY THIS OFFICER SHOOTING, AND EVEN MORE SAD THAT IT OCCURRED ON FATHER'S DAY. MY DEAR BROTHER IN BLUE MY YOU REST IN PEACE IN THE ARMS OF OUR LORD, AND LET US CONTINUE WHERE YOU LEFT OFF. ONE DAY BROTHER IN BLUE WE THE BLUE BROTHERHOOD WILL GO 10-8...10-41 AND PATROL THE STREETS IN HEAVEN WITH YOU.

PTLM R. VILLARREAL
MCALLEN PD

June 21, 2010

RIP...brother. God bless you and your family.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

June 21, 2010

God be with you and be with your family.

Police Officer
Mesquite Police Department

June 21, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"
“Author unknown”

May God be with everyone!!!

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

June 21, 2010

Your entry into God's kingdom was not planned or expected by any brrother or sister here in our earthly ranks. The loving service to your family and to God's children here in your community will never be forgotten by those left behind and will be cherished amongst all the blessings of life in their hearts. AS you meet all your new brothers and sisters in His kingdom know they too paid the ultimate in service to thier communities and are also honorable, brave and brothers and sisters of high integrity as you are. Rest in peace brother Craig. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

June 21, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to the family of Officer Shaw and the Lancaster PD.

Nita Habelt
wife
Paul S. Habelt
EOW 05/17/2007

nita habelt

June 21, 2010

Rest in peace Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the LPD during this most difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

June 21, 2010

On behalf of the 6,183 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Shaw’s family as well as the members of the Lancaster Police Department. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

June 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Shaw and his family, along with the Lancaster Police Department. Officer Shaw, you will not be forgotten. Your sacrifice will be remembered by all. Thank you for your service, and my you now rest in the arms of the Lord.

B. Makovy 343
Grand Prairie PD

June 21, 2010

God bless you and your family, Officer Shaw. Thank you for your service.

A Texas Street Cop #614

Anonymous

June 21, 2010

WE LIVE IN A DIFFERENT WORLD NOW AND NEED TOO BE ON OUR TOES AT ALL TIMES. THIS OFFICER GAVE HIS LIFE FOR PEOPLE HE DOESNT EVEN KNOW. WHAT DOES THAT TELL YOU ABOUT THE TYPE OF MAN HE IS AND WAS!!! HE IS A HERO PERIOD!!!!

OFFICER THOMAS RICHMOND
WEST BRIDGEWATER POLICE DEPT. MA.

June 21, 2010

Thank you for your service officer. Your family will be in my prayers in the days to come. Peace be with you.

Dena Scott
Citizen

June 21, 2010

Rest in Peace Our Brother

lt bcole (ret)
lake charles p d (louisiana)

June 21, 2010

I am so sorry for you loss. We are praying for the Shaw family and Police Dept.

Zoe Stahl
Sister of fallen Officer Andrew Esparza, Irving PD

June 21, 2010

Rest in peace sir......Godspeed to your family, frinds and agency....

KELLY BROOKS
HOUSTON PD

June 21, 2010

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown


As a Peace Officer, I am sure that I can speak for many of my brother and sisters.
Our prayers are with you Officer Shaw, and also with your family.
God Speed.

Police Officer
Hondo Police Department

June 21, 2010

Prayers are with the family as well as his brotherhood of police officers..

June 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and members of the Lancaster P.D.

I truly understand your pain and grief as we lost one of our own the day before.

God speed Officer Shaw, please say hello to Deputy Dean Ridings from the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office while your on patrol in heaven.

Deputy D.C. Graham
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office

June 21, 2010

God Bless you brother! You are a hero. May your family be blessed.

PO
Dallas PD

June 21, 2010

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Officer Craig Shaw. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time. Rest in Peace, Officer Shaw and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

June 21, 2010

My heart and prayers to our neighbors at Lancaster PD, Officer Shaw's wife and children and other family members, our Regional Tactical Response Team and the dispatchers who worked this call. RIP and Godspeed brother... Gone but never forgotten.

Kim Sells
Southwest Regional Communications Center ~ Dallas County TX

June 21, 2010

Such a terrible tragedy, my prayers are with your family and fellow officers. Rest in Peace officer Shaw, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt Brad Gray
Henderson County SO, Texas

June 21, 2010