Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service Deputy. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

May 7, 2018

From one blue family to another- our deepest sympathies. May God hold you through this difficult time.

Pamela

May 7, 2018

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

May 7, 2018

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Gentry during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Okfuskee County (OK) S.O.

May 7, 2018

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 7, 2018

Rest in peace Brother William, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

May 7, 2018

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

May 7, 2018

May all the animals greet and welcome him into Heaven.

J warner
Animal lover

May 7, 2018

Thank you for your long life of service and sacrifice. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts, go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all.

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

May 7, 2018

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

May 7, 2018

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friend and HCSO brothers and sisters. May God hold you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.

Deputy Danny Martin (Ret)
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office Florida

May 7, 2018

REST-IN-PEACE My Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

May 7, 2018

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- ACF

May 7, 2018

Condolences to his family and friends. Thanks for his selfless service to his community, and may be rest in peace.

William Jernigan

May 7, 2018

Rest in peace Sir. Thoughts and prayers for the immediate family and fellow officers.

Former Reserve Deputy Sheriff Eddie Alve
Osceola County Sheriff Office, Florida.

May 7, 2018

Our deepest sympathies to the Highland County Sheriff's office and to the family of Deputy William Gentry.

DeKalb, IL Police Department

May 7, 2018

My heartfelt condolence to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff William Gentry on his tragic loss, and may our Lord provide them with strength and comfort during this trying time. Thank you for your service to your community and fellow citizens. Rest in peace.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R. Otero
DHS/Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

May 7, 2018

Rest in peace brother we will take it from here. Thank you for your service God bless you and your family. RESPECT

Ted Gougolis

May 7, 2018

Rest In Peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

May 7, 2018

RIP, Deputy Gentry. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

May 7, 2018

Rest easy will you will forever be missed.

Dispatcher Ashley Shotts
Fulton county sheriff's office

May 7, 2018

RIP

President
Florida State Lodge FOP

May 7, 2018

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 7, 2018

My prayers go out to Deputy Gentry and his family. Deputy Gentry gave the ultimate sacrifice protecting the people of Florida. We have the watch from here, God Speed sir.

Sgt. Rolf Cramer
Richmond County Sheriff's Office (Augusta, GA)

May 7, 2018

God speed......

Police Officer Suzy Regan (retirrd)
LAPD-Modesto PD

May 7, 2018