Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brother William.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

May 8, 2018

Rest in Peace Deputy Gentry. May God Bless and watch over your family, friends and fellow Deputies of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. Thank you, Sir.

Susan Ball
Judicial Process Server, Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Brevard County, FL

May 8, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the HCSO during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

May 8, 2018

I am so sorry for this senseless loss of another Deputy. May God comfort his family, friends the agency as they go through this difficult time. We must continue to keep our Law Enforcement in prayer. One death is to many.

Yolanda Cappas-kidwell
Sarasota Sheriff's Office, Florida

May 8, 2018

God bless Deputy Gentry's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. Thank you for your service brother.

Detective Sergeant Clark O. Parry
Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, New York

May 8, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and Brothers/Sisters in Blue.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 8, 2018

My prayers are with the family, friends and co-workers. It's a long hard road to your new normal life. May God bless your travel to get there.

Bennett Norris-Survivor
Monroe County Sheriff Office

May 8, 2018

God rest your soul, Gentry..... we will hold the line from here. Praying continuously for peace and calm for all.
Isaiah 6:8 - Matthew 5:9 - Psalm 34:18 - Romana 8:31

Deputy E. Munoz
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office

May 8, 2018

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

May 8, 2018

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.

May 8, 2018

Members of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police understand this pain. Our staff asks that everyone offer condolences and share this link. The Morelli, Joering and our Police families received love and support from all over the world when Tony and Eric were killed in the line of duty. That provided strength during that tragic time.

We ask that everyone send that same level of love and support to the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr. and the extended law enforcement family of the Highlands County Sheriff's Office, Florida.


End of Watch Monday, May 7, 2018


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your memory.


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

May 8, 2018

Thank you for your service. RIP.

Sergeant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office

May 8, 2018

Heroes live forever.
Your eternal Blue flame has been lit. Never to be extinguished by anything this world can throw at us. Rest easy, Sir.

POFC Erick Gonzalez
Prince George’s County Police. Maryland.

May 8, 2018

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J. Corasaniti II,Retired Fire Lt.
Baltimore City Fire Department

May 8, 2018

RIP Deputy Gentry! You will be missed. Prayers for your family and fellow LEO'S !

Retired Telecommunicator Barbara Hart
Highlands County Sheriff Office

May 8, 2018

Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Gentry Family and the Highlands County Sheriff's Office. R.I.P. Dep. Sheriff Gentry.

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

May 8, 2018

This has been one of the worse days for HCSO. While blue brothers/sisters mourn the loss of Deputy Gentry, our hearts break for his family. But we will continue to serve and protect as we took the oath to do so. Many don't understand how we can continue to do our jobs, and there's times when we ourselves wonder. It's a sacrifice we are all aware of. I remind myself of this every morning I put my uniform on. Tomorrow morning will be like many before and many to come when I suit up, on my day off, and head into work. To all my brothers and sisters, both here and afar...be vigilant, watch your six, and go home to your families. There are no "routine" calls. RIP Deputy Gentry, we've got it from here.

Deputy Adam N. Schwartz
Highlands County Sheriff's Office

May 8, 2018

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

Ret. TFC. Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol

May 8, 2018

Gentry Family and Friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Deputy Gentry thank you for your service to your Community and to your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

May 7, 2018

My condolences go out to the Highlands County Sheriff's Department and the family of Highlands County Sheriff's Deputy William Gentry, Jr. as he was killed in the line of duty while investigating an animal abuse case where the suspect killed a cat when he responded with a rookie deputy that night.

Bradford Paulson
Observer

May 7, 2018

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle Jr.
Civilian

May 7, 2018

The guy who gave it to you straight....that was William! The guy who told the best stories....that was William! The guy who could make you laugh after a tough scene....that was William! I miss you brother! You will never be forgotten by your HCSO family!

K-9 Deputy Jeffrey Turner
Highlands County Sheriff’s Office

May 7, 2018

Dep Gentry, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

May 7, 2018

My sincere condolences to family, friends and Highlands County Sheriffs Office for the loss of Deputy Sheriff William J. Gentry, Jr. Floridas finest and most courageous in the eyes of the American people. He and others like him, out on the front line for our freedoms, deserve our highest honor and Thanksgiving. May his soul, through the Mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen

Sybil Vidrine
US Citizen

May 7, 2018

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Gentry and the Highland County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Deputy Gentry, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

May 7, 2018