Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

May 16, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Whitaker, and the Jacksonville SO

C/O Jared Blake
Lisbon Police Department, Lisbon Maine

May 16, 2018

Members of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police understand this pain of this loss. 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 Officer Lance C. Whitaker and the extended law enforcement family of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida.


End of Watch Tuesday, May 15, 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 16, 2018

Rest In Peace brother.

Officer Michael Stivers
Byrnes Mill, MO. PD

May 16, 2018

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

May 16, 2018

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

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

May 16, 2018

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Officer Lance Whitaker and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Jacksonville Sheriff Officer. Your Watch has ended , and you have earned the eternal leave.

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

May 16, 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 16, 2018

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD

May 15, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family members of Police Officer Lance E. Whitaker. May his soul rest in heaven, and may God bless his family.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

May 15, 2018

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

Administration
National Police Wives Association

May 15, 2018

RIP OFFICER WHITAKER

Msgt. Brian Daigle (Retired)
Louisiana DOC

May 15, 2018

May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace my brother in blue. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

(Ret.) Tpr. Dean Aires
PA State Police

May 15, 2018

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

May 15, 2018

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Lance C. Whitaker 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 service and may you rest in peace Officer Whitaker.

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

May 15, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

May 15, 2018

Requiescat in Pacem

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

May 15, 2018

Rest easy, Brother.

Trooper C. Condo-Varner
Florida Highway Patrol

May 15, 2018

Rest easy Brother. Prayers and condolences for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

May 15, 2018

A Prayer for Police Officer Lance C. Whitaker:

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, Police Officer Lance C. Whitaker, of the Jacksonville, 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 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 Police Officer Lance C. Whitaker 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, Police Officer Lance C. Whitaker. Rest easy, our Brother-in-Blue, you are now in the hands of the Lord God.

Pastor Steven Robert Closs, M.S.B.S.
Licensed & Ordained Independent Christian Minister
The Steven R. Closs Ministries
www.stevenrclossministries.com
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

May 15, 2018

Rest in Peace....We will take it from here Sir.

Jeremy Wilson
Brunswick (Ga.) Police Department

May 15, 2018

Rest in peace Police Officer Lance Whitaker, and may our Lord give comfort and strength to his family and friends. Thank you for your service.

CBP Officer(Retired), Luis
Department Of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

May 15, 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 15, 2018

Rest in Peace Brother ...

Terry May (Retired)
Cleveland Police Department, Ohio

May 15, 2018

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God'sspeed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

May 15, 2018