Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers extend across the miles to our family, both blood and blue. We know your pain and grieve your loss. Though we cannot be with you as you begin the difficult journey ahead, please know we are with you in spirit. A loss to one is a loss to all. We pray that the Lord hold all of you in His hands and grant you peace in your hearts some day.

Officer Scherlen, your life and service will never be forgotten. "Thank you" will never be enough for the sacrifice you have made. Godspeed Sir.

Erin Gibson-Darrow
Pikes Peak Region Peace Officers' Memorial

August 9, 2016

Final Salute Officer Scherlen, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

August 9, 2016

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452) Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office

August 9, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE.

POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPT

August 9, 2016

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 9, 2016

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF AMARILLO POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE OFFICER JUSTIN SCHERLEN I.D.# 208.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest.
Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities. We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and our faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
ALL LIVES MATTER - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject, or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
OFFICER SCHERLEN
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens in the City of Amarillo in the State of Texas with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have Served and Protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Officer Scherlen status.........Officer Scherlen status.......... Officer Scherlen status...........Attention All Units.............. Amarillo Police Department, Police Officer Justin Scherlen I.D. #208 having served the citizens in the City of Amarillo in the State of Texas with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

August 9, 2016

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Scherlen and the Amarillo Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Scherlen, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

August 9, 2016

RIP Brother.Thank you & God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (ret)
No.Bergen, N.J. P.D.

August 9, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

August 9, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Scherlen. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

August 9, 2016

Rest in Peace Officer Scherien. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Scherien Family and the Amarillo Police Department.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

August 9, 2016

Good bye my brother

Liutenant Robert Merkle
Sharonville PD

August 9, 2016

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Scherlen during this time of tragic loss.

Snr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders (Retired)
Wewoka, OK Police Department

August 9, 2016

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne/Retired
Jersey City Police Dept.

August 9, 2016

Rest in peace Brother Justin.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

August 9, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Scherlen for your 11 years of service and dedication to your community.

Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

August 9, 2016

Take nothing for granted. We go to work always thinking we are coming home. Be safe my fellow officers. To Ofc. Scherlen's family I send my deepest condolences and thank him for his years of service. God bless.

Cmdr. Sal
Lake Clark Shores Police Department

August 9, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108 pct

August 9, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

August 9, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Scherlen!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

August 9, 2016

My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and his department. Thank you for your service to protect and serve, you will be missed by many. Rest in Peace sir.

Comm. Supervisor K. Keenan
Guymon Police Department

August 9, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 9, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Scherlen.

Dennis M. Carr, Sheriff (Ret)
Monroe County Iowa Sheriff's Office

August 9, 2016

May God bless you and your family and be with them through this horrible time

Citizen Nevan Stolly
Lima,Ohio

August 9, 2016

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Amarillo Police Department. Our country is much less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Anonymous

August 9, 2016