Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and department of our fallen HERO. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Thank you for your lifetime of dedicated, loyal and selfless service to your community.

God Bless you and RIP...

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

July 10, 2017

It was my honor to ride with the PGR for our brother's funeral. We worked together and all of these years I never saw him in a bad mood or unkind. Rest High on that mountain brother!!

Detention Assistant
Escambia County Corrections

July 10, 2017

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

July 10, 2017

Rest with God Officer Heddy. Your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

July 10, 2017

Rest in peace brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

LT. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

July 10, 2017

RIP Officer Heddy.

Police Officer
New York State Park Police

July 10, 2017

My condolences to the family and friends of Correctional Officer Joe William Heddy, Jr. Losing a loved one is always difficult. Please take comfort in Jesus words found at John 5:28,29 where he said that there would be a resurrection. Just think of the time when you will see your loved ones again, in paradise conditions, here on earth. I am sorry for your lost.

Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police

July 10, 2017

RIP brother, you will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

July 8, 2017

I didn't get to know you for very long Officer Heddy, but I did know that you were a no--nonsense CO who always was there for your fellow workmates. RIP CO Heddy you are truly missed. My sincere condolences go out to the Heddy family and to my fellow officers on "A" shift where CO Heddy was assigned.

Master CO Ed Green #2114
Escambia County Corrections

July 8, 2017

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, brother.

Detention Officer Gary Jones
Tarrant County Sheriffs Office

July 8, 2017

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of this hero, may God be with all of you and guide you through these difficult times. Heroes live forever, and CO Heddy you are a hero. Thank you for your service.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure, EOW 08/6/02, Union County, SO

July 8, 2017

Dearest Heddy,
You were one of the first officers I met my first day almost 12 years ago. You were always kind and cheerful. You always said hello at the beginning of our shift and goodbye at the end. I'm so glad I got to see and talk with you just a few days before God called you home. You always greeted me with a smile and a friendly embrace. Rest in peace old friend. You will be missed.

1st Class Taunya M. White
Escambia County Jail C shift

July 8, 2017

My prayers are with Officer Heddy and his wife, children, and grandchildren. Officer Heddy is fine he is with our Heavenly Father, his family is the ones who need our prayers now. I pray that buddy's at work will follow the family & keep them all close. Be helpful to his widow, there are all kinds of forms, his estate to settle. I pray that his friends will help her with all of that. Officer Heddy thank you for your service. My nephew is a Corrections Officer I know it's not an easy job.

Cheryl Roe
Mom of Deptuy

July 8, 2017

Officer Heddy was a very kind and compassionate person. He was always the same when he came to work. He was always ready to work when he got there. He was always fair but firm with the inmates and he treated his fellow officers with much respect. I've never seen him angry and always kept a smile on his face. I will miss you Heddy. Rest in Peace until we meet again.

Armesia Harris #2155
Escambia County Jail

July 8, 2017

A true friend to of mine. Ran a good unit, firm and fair. One of the most subject matter knowledgeable officers I've ever met. Just a great person to sit down and have a great conversation with. Would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He is truly missed and the profession and world lost a good one. My prayers and thoughts go out to Joe and his family. Rest In Peace brother. We'll take it from here.

Detention Deputy J.Slusser #2281
Escambia County Corrections

July 7, 2017

Rest in peace Correctional Officer Joe William Heddy, Jr.

Condolences to family & friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Deptartment

July 7, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

July 7, 2017

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 Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

July 7, 2017

Sending sincere condolences to his family. He gave his life to save another. Says a lot about him.

Captain R. C. Underhill, Retired U C I

July 7, 2017

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Correctional Officer Joe William Heddy, Jr. and the extended law enforcement family of the Escambia County Department of Corrections, Florida.

End of Watch: Saturday, June 17, 2017

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

July 7, 2017

Final Salute Officer Heddy, 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

July 7, 2017

My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.

J. Bennett 311
Alachua P.D.

July 7, 2017

Hand salute

Corrections Deputy K.D. Golay (former)
Hall County Sheriff's Dept., State of Nebraska.

July 7, 2017

Rest in Peace Brother in Blue. Your brothers have the watch from here..

K.S.Peterson Deputy Sheriff
San Diego Co. Sheriff Detentions.

July 7, 2017

Officer Heddy we thank you for your service. Rest in Peace with the Lord! God give comfort to your family and co-workers.

Sergeant Brian Church
Cattaraugus Co. NY Sheriff's Depart.

July 7, 2017