Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Shawnelle Hess

Tazewell County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, July 23, 2010

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Shawnelle Hess

Thank you for your sacrifice and may you rest in peace.

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Fredericksburg, VA

July 28, 2010

My prayers and thoughts go out to Deputy Hess's family and his agency. Our office lost a deputy in an accident last year. Stay strong.

Captain G. H. Drewery
Southampton Co. VA. Sheriff's Office

July 28, 2010

I had the pleasure of working side by side with Shawn while he patrolled the west end of the county. He was remarkable both in his professional and personal life, truly he was one of a kind. I know I will miss seing his smiling face. I will forever be greatful for his service, and sacrifice. Rest peacefully my friend.

PTL R D HOLT
RICHLANDS VA PD

July 28, 2010

REST IN PEACE.

INVESTIGATOR BOB CAMERON
CLEVELAND HTS PD (OHIO)

July 27, 2010

Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Officer J. B. Walker
Fredericksburg Police Dept

July 27, 2010

You have paid the ultimate sacrifice my Brother. Your Family, friends, and Department will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Inv. Tony Bates
Campbell Co. Sheriff's Office Va

July 27, 2010

My Condolences to the Hess Family. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Trooper-Pilot David Nichols
Virginia State Police Aviation Division

July 26, 2010

Rest in Peace, my prayers are with your love ones

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

July 26, 2010

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy Robert Cooley
Frederick County Sheriff's Office (VA)

July 26, 2010

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

Cpl DAvid Murphy
TX DPS

July 26, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother.

OFC B. Grajek

July 26, 2010

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputyb Sheriff Shawn Hess,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Deputy Sheriff Shawn Hess. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff Shawn Hess is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

Anonymous

July 26, 2010

To the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Shawn Hess,
It is with great sorrow we hear about your loss. We will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
Respectfully submitted,
Session 49
Zone 5 Police Academy, NY.

Session 49
Zone 5 Police Academy, NY

July 26, 2010

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

Niles, Illinois Police Department

July 26, 2010

Deputy Hess thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace. You will not be forgotten!

Lieutenant
Del Rio Police Department (Texas)`

July 26, 2010

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Shawn Hess, and the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office. 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. Deputy Hess, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

July 26, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Shawn Hess. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Tazewell County Virginia will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

VIP Jeff Claybern 750
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

July 26, 2010

Rest In Peace

lt b cole (ret)
lake charles p d (louisiana)

July 25, 2010

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.

Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio

July 25, 2010

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

PO JA Bottillo
Troy NY PD

July 25, 2010

Shawn you were a winner here on earth, as im sure, you are gods winner in heaven. You served your community proudly and enjoyed doing so. It was my extreme pleasure getting to know you in the 80th basic police acadamy in Bristol. Shawn you served us proud as our class president, and no matter how discouraged we may have gotten your great attitude along with that big smile made everyones day a little better. You will be greatly missed but not forgotten my brother. May god bless you and your family, along with everyone who knew you. A true leader, true friend and a true Hero who sacraficed your life attempting to help another!!!!!!!!!!!For those who arent aware the nickname Smiley was given to Shawn in the 80th Basic Police Acadamy in Bristal, VA because no matter how bad it got he kept a big smile on his face. Rest in peace my brother, your watch is over but we shau continue the watch in rememberance of you and the brotherhood of other fallen Officers.

Officer J.L. Haley
Roanoke City Police Department

July 25, 2010

Rest in Peace Deputy....my thoughts are with your family, friends and the members of the TCSO during this most difficult and tragic time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

July 25, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Deputy Hess during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

July 25, 2010

God needed another an angel to patrol the streets of Heaven. May your family be comforted knowing your sacrifice was the ultimate and that "Goodbye" is only a word while "Se ya later" will one day come for all of us.

Sgt. Troy Shifflett
Fairfax County Va/State Police Retired

July 25, 2010

RIP brother Shawn.

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

Ptlm D. Bevenour, USAF Ret
Gettysburg Police Dept

July 25, 2010

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