Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

January 24, 2020

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DEPUTY WHITEMAN, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF DEPUTY WHITEMAN. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

January 24, 2020

Rest in peace brother

Corporal (Ret) Brian Sullivan
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

January 24, 2020

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Whiteman. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Long County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

January 24, 2020

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

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

January 24, 2020

God Bless you Deputy Sheriff Sheldon Gordon Whiteman . Thank you for your service with the Long County Sheriff’s Office and with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office ❤️. Thank you for making the people in the Georgia area feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

January 24, 2020

RIP Deputy Sheriff Whitman. Sincere condolences to his family and fellow colleagues for their tragic loss. Thank you for your service Salute and Respect from the South African Police Service

Constable. Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

January 24, 2020

Thank you for your service. May God comfort your family.

Deputy Chief
BNSF Railway Police

January 24, 2020

Rest in Peace, your brothers and sisters in arms will carry on from here. Your watch is over, go rest high on that mountain.!!!

Lorene Young.. M-I-L to LEO
Richardson PD

January 24, 2020

Prayers, hugs, peace & comfort to all involved in this tragic loss. Your honor, service & bravery will never be forgotten! Rest easy Sheriff Whiteman

Survivor of Fallen Officer, S Perry

January 24, 2020

im sorry for our lost
i know how it feels to lose i family member
god bless his family
i cry when a police office dies

ryker allshouse
non

January 24, 2020

Rest in peace brave warrior. My family's hearts all bleed blue. Thank you for your loyal service to your community.

John Potter, Retired Training Officer
Lawrence County Sheriff Dept.

January 24, 2020

Rest in peace Sheriff Whiteman!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

January 24, 2020

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a special place
for our protectors.
Please continue your watch over us.


Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

January 24, 2020

Rest in peace Brother Sheldon, 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

January 24, 2020

Thank you for your bravery and your service. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Deputy Whiteman.

Brandon Jewett
Civilian Supporter
Lenexa, KS

January 24, 2020

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln

Lieutenant E.Kemmer
Nevada Department of Public Safety

January 24, 2020

Thank you for your service.
Rest in Peace.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Law Enforcement/Department of Public Safety

January 24, 2020

Heavenly Father, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Deputy Sheriff Sheldon G. Whiteman, of the Long County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office, was taken from us on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Deputy Sheriff Sheldon Whiteman was killed in a crash while involved in a vehicle pursuit at approximately 3:00 am. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. We ask this through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; for He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one can go to the Father except by way of the Son. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 CSB]

“And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 CSB]

“No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 CSB]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 CSB]

Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, NACM
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Nondenominational Christian Minister/Chaplain
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Member of the National Certified Chaplains Association
Member of the National Association of Christian Ministers

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

January 24, 2020

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 Whiteman during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Sgt Donnie Meaders
Wetumka (OK) Police Department

January 24, 2020

Another Hero lost,while doing what is necessary for the protection of the public.
John 15:13

Capt.David Post/chmn Care For Cops
Gwinnett Cnty Ga. S.O

January 24, 2020

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

Officer Jim Weaver
Los Angeles Police Department retired

January 24, 2020

God’s peace that passes all understanding to his family and co- workers. Another fallen hero - gone but never forgotten and forever appreciated - Chief Ross (Ret.)

D. A. Ross - Retired Chief
Several

January 24, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother

Sgt. CCB (Ret)
USPP

January 24, 2020

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

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

January 24, 2020