Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Henwood,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community-but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC in Iraq and Afghanistan. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
A fellow former Marine;LEO

Anonymous
USBP

September 5, 2011

Semper Fi Sir!

P2
L.A.P.D

August 31, 2011

Officer Henwood, thank you for your selfless service. I am currently enrolled in college in Orange County, Ca and I have to write a paper for my English class. The assignment a simple one, find an article in any newspaper and write about it's importance.

I chose the story in the San Diego Tribune of your unfortunate murder. I wrote a powerful essay about your service to the city of San Diego as a police officer, as a United States Marine, and as a human being (after seeing your last good deed on NBC). I am sorry this happened to you and I know you are keeping the streets of Heaven safe. I know that San Diego knows about your sacrifice and now my fellow students will know that you are a hero just like everyone else who wears a badge and gun for a career. Rest in Peace and thank you Officer Henwood.

C. Walker
Concerned Citizen

August 29, 2011

Thank you for your service to our Country and our Corps brother. May God grant your family strength to continue in your absence. Rest easy. Semper Fidelis.

Fmr Sgt, USMC

Senior Constable R. Collins
Western Australia Police

August 25, 2011

Officer Henwood,
I thank you for your service to our country and your community. Truly, Heroes do live forever, and you my brother surely will, in the hearts and minds of your brothers in law enforcement as well as the Marine Corps. Having just retired after 32 years I am proud to say that I have served alongside men and women such as you. Your final act of kindness for that little boy brings to mind a quotation of Samuel Johnson- "The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good". You sir more than measure up, in fact you have set a high bar.

Thank you for your service and example. Rest easy Brother.

Lt. Rick Dietz (Ret.)
High Point Police Dept. North Carolina

August 23, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother.

Semper Fi

Deputy L. Ellis
Mason Co Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2011

Jeremy Henwood (In Memorial) Uncommon Valor In Peace & War

Wow! San Diego, California not Detroit, New York, Chicago or LA,
Unprovoked attack on a proudly worn blue uniform shatters the day,
Completed tours of combat duty one in Afghanistan and two in Iraq,
This USMC Captain gunned downed stateside via a cowardly attack.

Whenever there is police intervention many will play the race card,
Viewing a security camera from McDonald's restaurant it's not hard,
Given the lighting inside at the counter & outside the sun did shine,
It's easy to see that this hero in uniform was completely colorblind.

"Officer Friendly" is a term rarely associated in Black neighborhoods,
As law enforcement is hardly meant to portray anything that is good,
Tell that to Daveon Tinsley 13, who entered Mickey D's short of cash,
He was dime short as the cop opened his wallet & used his own stash.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, oh how true,
However, kindness from the, "good guys" is neither rare nor is it new,
Yet if the video equipment wasn't working this story would have died,
And without the proof if the kid retold the deed it he'd be telling a lie.

Soon afterwards a black Audi behind the police cruiser flashed its lights,
Okay, just another citizen requiring assistance, this too would be all right,
Pulling over Officer Henwood put down his window, a blast to the head,
Not from a pistol but a shotgun & injuries so severe, next day he's dead.

Mention a killer's name alongside a man who served his country well?
Naw! Just as long as he answers Satan when his name is called in hell,
In their brief conversation the kid said he wanted to play in the NBA,
Then Jeremy said work hard with a smile saying, "one day you may."

Jeremy leaves behind proud patents, loving brother & sister, must be hard,
"The eyes of the Lord run to & fro." There! My new Captain of the Guard,
America, no the whole world doesn't need less dedication it needs more,
Foot Soldiers whose way of life is, "Uncommon Valor in Peace & War."

Sgt. Luke Easter
U.S.M.C. (1970-74)

August 20, 2011

To the family, words are never enough, but today a world of people that are directly or indirectly involved with Law Enforcement share your loss and pain. I know I have been there myself. My love and heartfelt prayers are with you. Rest easy in Gods love and Grace. your officer served his Country and City with honor. Now he walks his beat on streets of Gold.

Good night brother, rest easy now, until we all come home and I can meet you face to face.

D, Quintanar Parole Officer

August 20, 2011

To the Henwood family. I am so sorry for your loss. I've never met Jeremy but I know he was a fine young man. The reason I know this is because we both followed the same path. He was a Marine and fellow LEO. Stand down Marine, rest in peace we now have the watch.

Officer H. Anderson Jr.
Chesapeake PD (Ret) Rowlett PD Tx

August 20, 2011

What a tragic loss. Rest peacefully brother. You are definitely one of the good guys...

Sgt. Gerald McCulloh
Northfield Illinois Police

August 20, 2011

MAY THE LORD HOLD YOUR FAMILY IN HIS HEALING HANDS AND HELP THEM MEND THEIR BROKEN HEARTS, OUR HEARTS HERE AT RSCO GOES OUT THE FAMILY OF THIS GREAT MAN THAT NOT ONLY SERVED HIS COMMUNITY, BUT SERVED HIS COUNTRY MAKING IT A SAFER PLACE FOR YOU AND ME. WHO WAS TAKEN FROM THE LAW ENFORCMENT FAMLY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, SONS AND DUAGHTERS MOTHERS, AND FATHERS, FROM A SENSLESS AND CORWARDESS ACT, IM SURE YOU ARE THE KINGDOM WITH FELLOW OFFICERS THAT HAVE PASSED ON, FOR YOU BODY IS A EMPTY VESSEL I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING OVER ALL OF US AS WE SIGN BEGINING AND ENDING OUR TOUR OF DUTY EACH DAY AND NIGHT, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

COMM. SPEC. M JOHNSON
RCSO

August 20, 2011

It is so sad that another brother has been taken away. Your sacrafice,honor, and courage will never be forgotten. There is no greater love.

Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Ledyard
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

August 20, 2011

To the family, freinds, and his brothers in blue,

May God Bless all of you and help you with the hurt in your hearts. After hearing all the accolades and stories of Officer Henwood, it is very clear he was a Great American and an amazing human being. As a person who often sees the worst in human behavior and tries to cope with it regularly, I must tell you I was overwelmed with emotion when I read about his death. Please know that people all across our nation, are praying for all you. My sincere condolences...and stay safe.

Detective Mark Ahearn, #5315
Dallas PD Homicide Unit

August 19, 2011

May you rest in peace P.O Henwood. Your brothers north of the border are thinking of you!

Police Officer
Canadian Police Officer

August 19, 2011

Rest in Peace Officer Henwood may God provide peace
and comfort for your family,friends and co=workers and
put your name in His book of Heros never to be forgotten,

R.Eberhart Partner and Friend to
Royce Anderson HCSO, Tx EOW 10/26/81

August 19, 2011

RIP in brother, you are now back home here in San Antonio, TX for your eternal rest with God.

Ken Lemanski, TSgt, USAF
US Air Force Security Forces, RET

August 19, 2011

Thank you for your selfless service to the San Diego community. Your memory will live on and your acts of kindness will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Brother!

Daniel Wood, Patrolman
Manchester, NH Police

August 19, 2011

TO OFFICER HENWOOD,

REST IN PEACE BROTHER, YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY AND TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO. TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER HENWOOD YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLANCES, ALWAYS KNOW THAT HIS SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

MA2 ROBERT TVEDEN
UNITED STATES NAVY POLICE OFFICER

August 19, 2011

Semper Fi

#2401
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

August 18, 2011

I have had to walk in the shoe's of your family and I know the pain that they are feeling. I also heard what the scene was like that night and SO many of your bother's and sister's in blue rushed to help you. The story of your kindness and the awful ending of that night as now made national news as it should. My children ask "what can they do to help". The one thing that comes to my mind is.... pay it forward. Can you imagine the impact that would make if each person just payed forward the kidness you showed that night. Your spirit would be alive and the world would be a thousand times better. That is what I am educating the children with... a simple pay it forward.

Thank you for your service both at home and abroad. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Wife of a LEO and Cop Survivor

August 18, 2011

Officer Henwood,

I was so moved by the news segment I saw that clearly illustrated your courage, bravery and decency as a man and human being. I wish that every person in America could see that news clip and be reminded of good people like you in our midst. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers as you have surely left a hole in their hearts. May God comfort them and I pray that you know the difference you made in the lives of so many. Thank you for your service to our country. You make me proud to be an American.

Ashley Baisley
American citizen

August 18, 2011

May God bless and keep your soul safe, and all that are left behind.
Another brave Warrior taken by the very filth were all sworn to protect.

Senior Constable
South Australia Police

August 18, 2011

My wife and I will remember you and your family, friends and fellow officers you served with in our prayers. Thank you for standing up to evil here and abroad. God Bless.

Deputy Steven L. Vincze
Jefferson County S.O. Colorado

August 18, 2011

Rest in peace and watch over our brothers and sisters still doing the job. Thank you for your service and professionalism. You will not be forgotten.

Capt Doug Gist (retired)/SSNPOM Director
Washoe County SO / Silver State National Peace Officers Museum

August 18, 2011

God Bless you Officer Henwood.

Watching that video is heartbreaking but you have touched so many lives. Jeremy would say "I was just doing my job". I salute you sir for doing an outstanding job not only as a combat United States Marine and a San Diego police officer, but also as a citizen of the world. The world is a little smaller without you here sir.

I would like to thank Officer Henwood's parents for raising such an outstanding son.

Walk in peace with our Lord in Heaven. Please Lord, bless Officer Jeremy Henwood's family. Give them peace and comfort. Bless them with the knowledge that one day they will be reunited with Jeremy in Heaven.

Michelle
San Diego Police Department

August 18, 2011