Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My friend, we would argue about why I was becoming a firefighter while you were on the “other side” of our first responder aspirations. You were the kindest man when i worked at the store, and you were a gift of happiness many people won’t understand. I miss you on these random days. Much love to you bro, much much love.

FF Derek Jones
Atlanta Fire

March 29, 2024

You were in a class of your own Lax, the hardest working cop Ive ever known. I had to leave this reflection after watching your dad stand in as Willy’s best man last night. I got to eat dinner and share a drink with your parents and fiancé. REST IN PEACE BRO

DRE Leonard Ekure
Clayton County Police, Georgia

October 15, 2022

I had the honor of being at Henry's funeral and it was somber and heart felt moment because you could feel the love from all the family, friends and the community. I happen to be there during that time due to the related training that I and fellow officers were attending called 'Advance Peer Support For Law Enforcement Officers'. I happen to be in the same class as one of Henry's closest friend, as he was going through the same training. I know it hit him like a ton of bricks at some point not being able to see his friend again.

Officer Linford Moore
Department of Veterans Affairs

June 16, 2022

Not a day goes by that I don’t think of your goofy smile and infectious attitude. You were one of a kind. Miss ya bro!

Sgt “Mac” McClellan
LPD

March 16, 2022

I miss you everyday SWAT brother. We love yoy bro.

Major William Ibarrondo
Clayton County Police Department

December 22, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Laxson. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

December 22, 2021

Lax,

We all love you so much bro! You're missed more than you could ever know. It's still very hard to believe you're no longer here with us, but we try to smile and live as we know you would and you would want us to. As your memory lives on in each of us, be sure to keep watch over us until we meet again. We got you, bro!

Lieutenant Cherie West
Clayton County Police Department

December 22, 2021

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

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

December 21, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

December 17, 2021

Rest In Peace Henry, you were the best that Clayton had to Offer.

Capt. James Robinson
Clayton County Police

December 13, 2021

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

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)

December 11, 2021

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

December 11, 2021

I am so very sorry, Police Officer Henry Laxson, to learn of your recent and tragic death. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

My prayers of love and support for your family, the Department and Commity.

God rest you,
Kim

Kim Durham
Christina Giannone - Police Officer City of Davis

December 8, 2021

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Henry Laxson, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Thoughts and Prayers to the other officer that was wounded for a safe and speedy recovery.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

December 8, 2021

Rest in peace brother

Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.

December 6, 2021

Officer Laxson,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

December 5, 2021

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support

December 4, 2021

Officer Laxon, sadness is overwhelming as we continue to hear of the murders of our Police! My deepest sympathy to your wife and to all those that love and care about you. Your bravery is second nature to what Police Officers do! I thank you for that brave service to all of us and I am deeply sorry that a coward took your young life from us as you had so much more to do here. May God open His arms to you and seat you by His side. Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Gainesville, GA

December 4, 2021

Officer Laxson, our world is full of evil people, but you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

December 4, 2021

My deepest condolences to the wife of Officer Henry Laxson, and to the Clayton County Police Department. May Henry's soul forever rest peacefully in Heaven.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

December 4, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Laxson. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Clayton County Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

December 3, 2021

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

James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian

December 3, 2021

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 3, 2021

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family Police Officer Henry Laxson and the extended law enforcement family of the Clayton County Police Department, Georgia.


End of Watch Tuesday, November 30, 2021.


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

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 3, 2021

Ms. Laxson while the overwhelming pain you, your family and the members of the Clayton County Police Department feel today, please know that you will never be alone or spend another minute of your life in the dark.

Your husband gave you several precious gifts that only he could give as his last shift came to and end on November 30, 2021. He will always be walking ahead of you to light your path and clear the way for your safety. If you stop and close your eyes you will feel his presence and now that he is there with you. And when you open your eyes, you will see one or two or ten of his brothers in blue that are actually lighting your way and keeping you safe. He ended his watch with the knowledge that we will take care of you in his absence until you are reunited.

Please know that no matter where you are or what City or State you are in. If you need help, simply dial 911 and tell the dispatcher you are an Angel wife of a Police Officer and every officer that hears that call go out will be responding to you running 33 traffic from all over the City.

This is what we do. You are our family. While your husband and our Brother didn't want to leave you on November 30, he left knowing that this date was preordained by God and while we mourn today, we will celebrate his life starting tomorrow.

We have a saying here in Texas, "show me your friends and I will show you your future". We have seen the generosity and courage of your husband and our Brother and we know your future will be bright and the Clayton County Police Department will never forget his sacrifice.

Sgt. Dimes
Retired Homicide Detective
M.C.S.O.

December 2, 2021