Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry Jr. Please know we are eternally grateful for William's service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Sheriff Gentry, Point 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Highland County Sheriff's Office, for William's partner and fellow officers. Point 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Gentry's Brother.

Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Sincerely,


Jerry Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department Retired
Law Enforcement Outreach, Point 27

Jerry M. Rhodes, Retired Detective
Dallas Police Department

May 7, 2018

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry and to the Brothers and Sisters of the Highland County Sheriff Office, Florida. May God be greeting him into His loving arms.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red RoseLodge FOP#16Lancaster Co. Pa.

May 7, 2018

All give some, some give all! Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD

May 7, 2018

Prayers for the community, the HCSO and family and friends of Deputy Gentry. The Lord says in John 10:11, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

"Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” (I John 3:16).

In paradisum deducant te Angeli; in tuo adventu suscipiant te martyres, et perducant te in civitatem sanctam Ierusalem. Chorus angelorum te suscipiat, et cum Lazaro quondam paupere æternam habeas requiem.

“May angels lead you into paradise; upon your arrival, may the martyrs receive you and lead you to the holy city of Jerusalem. May the ranks of angels receive you, and with Lazarus, once a poor man, may you have eternal rest.”

Sergeant Brian McEwen
IMPD

May 7, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

May 7, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of this fine man. May his family find peace.

Sandy White, mother of Det. David White
Clay County Sheriff’s Office, EOW: 02/16/2012

May 7, 2018

A Prayer for Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr.:

Lord God, I boldly and humbly come before Your throne in sincere faithful and fervent prayer as we remember in this moment our Brother-in-Blue, Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr., of the Highlands County, Florida Sheriff’s Office, who sacrificed his life in the Line-of-Duty. We recall with gratitude and respect all that he stood for in this life. Help us to live in the companionship of his spirit. May we be kind to the family, friends, and colleagues he loved; devoted to the county and state in which he served; and loyal to the causes which he championed in law enforcement. For the Scripture says: God blesses those who work for peace for they will be called the children of God ; there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends; I [Jesus] assure you, today you will be with me in Paradise, and; God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Thus, in our life, may Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr. live on, to our great comfort, to the betterment of Your creation, and to the furthering of Your most Holy Will. Amen

We have your patrol from here, Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr. Rest easy, our Brother-in-Blue, you are now in the hands of the Lord God.

Rev. Steven Robert Closs, M.S.B.S.
The Prayer Ministry of the Cross
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry of the Gospel”
Merrimack, NH 03054
An Independent Christian Global Outreach Ministry
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, M.S.B.S.
Merrimack, NH Police Department

May 7, 2018

'Blessed are the Peacemakers'.

Thank you for your service Deputy Sheriff William Gentry.
Condolences and prayers to family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

May 7, 2018

May the Lord comfort your family, friends and co-workers at this most difficult time.
Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

May 7, 2018

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 Highlands County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 7, 2018

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute!

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

May 7, 2018

Final Salute Deputy Gentry. 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

May 7, 2018

Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.

Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

May 7, 2018

IMAGINE HEAVEN…
Deepest condolences to Family, Department and Friends. Visit the web site ImagineHeaven.net for a glimpse of the Glorious Reunions awaiting. My Family Doctor, Heart Doctor and Pastor all feel many NDE visions are fully valid. All law enforcement men and women should indeed qualify as "Foxhole Christians" with their duty dangers. As Ray Comfort at LivingWater.com says "Passing is the doormat they wipe their feet on before entering Heaven.” It is our belief they will hear from the Lord Himself. “Do not fear. for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:12).

Joe Lanier (a former Asst. Chief of Jasper, Texas PD)

May 7, 2018

R.I.P. brother. Gone but you will never be forgotten.

Deputy Christopher Land
Macomb County Sheriff's Office, MI

May 7, 2018

My deepest condolences to his family and friends . May he RIP

9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.

Retired Det Fernando Garcia
Phila pa Police Dept

May 7, 2018

So sad some POS decided he needed to kill a cop because he was being investigated for animal abuse. Human life means nothing to far too many people. Rest in peace Deputy Gentry. Your service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. Godspeed brother.

Steve Laude
Carbon County Utah SO 1978-1987

May 7, 2018

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

May 7, 2018

I never thought I would be on here writing this on one of our very own! Miss you brother and still can’t believe your gone. RIP and we will take it from here.

Sergeant Kimberly Gunn
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office

May 7, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family both blood and blue.

Mother of fallen officer G. Birkholz
Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011

May 7, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother!

Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP

May 7, 2018

My condolences to Deputy William Gentry, who gave his life in service to his community. I write so many of these reflections, I wonder if they give the meaning to them I want them to convey. A life lost to a community, to a family, to a brother in blue, and a brother, all to protect the community. Not just a community, but a nation grieves at the passing of Deputy Gentry.

Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona

May 7, 2018

According to reports, the shooter had a history of violence toward Law Enforcement Officers. Requiescat in Pacem

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

May 7, 2018

I am sad to learn of the passing of Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr.. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. I pray the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and peers.

TW Martinez, Retired
State of New Mexico/JJS

May 7, 2018

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr. during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to last a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004

May 7, 2018