Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless you

Trooper
Virginia State Police

July 23, 2010

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Deputy Hess and may they know you will never be forgotten. Thank you Deputy Hess for your dedicated service to the people of Virginia and the United States.

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

July 23, 2010

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

July 23, 2010

Shaun I can't descibe the sadness I am feeling right now over your death. When I got the call this morning I was in total shock. "Not Shaun..." I said to myself. I broke down and wanted to open my eyes as if it was a bad dream. You served the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office with great honor. Shaun you were a great friend to me. I have great respect for you and you will never be forgotten. I will see you again one day my friend and you can take me on that plane ride in heaven. I love you brother! RIP

Brandon

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Yates
Russell County Sheriff's Office

July 23, 2010

God Bless Deputy Sheriff Hess and may He comfort his family and friends.

FAM Cleaveland
Federal AIr Marshal Service, Detroit

July 23, 2010

May God be with the Hess family, friends and coworkers of yet another hero called home to patrol the streets above. You are all in my prayers.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

July 23, 2010

My prayers go out to all his family and friends; As a mother to a Maryland State Trooper, I can only (and I don't want to even do it) imagine the pain. THANK YOU DEPUTY HESS FOR PUTTING YOUR LIFE ON THE LINE FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA

Anonymous

July 23, 2010

We attended the academy together and we voted him President so he would have to give a speech at the end. He did a great job and was a great person.
We called him "Smiley" because of his ever present grin. He would talk about flying and I told him that he would make a lot more money as a pilot but he was steadfast in his desire to be a police officer.
I'm sure he served Sheriff Caudill and the citizens of Tazewell with pride and vigor.
Rest in peace buddy

Deputy Brian Vaught
Wythe County Sheriffs Office

July 23, 2010

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 23, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Shawn Hess~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, Deputy Sheriff Hess.

Gail M. Pabst
Aut of a MI P.O. eow 2004

July 23, 2010

To the family of Officer Hess,

I am terribly sorry for your loss today.

May you find peace in knowing your loved one is now in a better place.

May Officer Hess 'rest in peace.'

Carole Moyer

Anonymous

July 23, 2010

Rest in Peace

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma PoliceDept

July 23, 2010

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

Kathy B
Citizen

July 23, 2010

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."

David Hess
Sgt

July 23, 2010

On behalf of the 6,183 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Deputy Hess’ family as well as the members of the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office. 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

July 23, 2010

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Memeber and Staff

July 23, 2010

Rest in peace Brother Shawn.

Officer Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

July 23, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

July 23, 2010