Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Lt. Bo Henderson. I am so glad that the officer who delivered the prayer at the Memorial Serivce today spoke the words of salvation that Bo would have wanted spoken. How horribly painful it is that the message that hatred destroys has to be marked by the grave of this wonderful man of God, family member, friend, officer and neighbor. I pray that Bo's love of the Lord, that Jesus' message that we must be born again to enter the kingdom of God, will turn hearts to God and make saints of those who were sitting on the fence until today. Your brothers and sisters in the Lord know what it is to hurt over the loss of a loved one's presence while we also rejoice that our loved one has gone home to the Lord. It is not only ok to feel both emotions at the same time, it is a tribute to Bo, to the loving and compassionate man he was, and to the love he evoked in others. To those who needed to "wake up", turn from hate, and learn compassion for others...well, we all thank you, Bo. It isn't fair that Bo lost his life because someone felt pain and sorrow, anger and resentment, against someone else. He shouldn't have lost his life any more than anyone should die in this country out of anger and resentment and we need to continue to pray for this nation, not only this county. I am sorry the price that was paid was Bo's life and it wrenches the heart and brings tears to our eyes, but each time you feel the pain of loss please remember that Bo went home, he was promoted, he is under the eternal protection and love of God and he will be greeting you, one day, when you are called home as well. Till then, though you hurt, think on his smile and the love that you feel and allow yourself to smile and rejoice that he was a part of your life and touched all who were blessed by his presence. God Bless and keep you close by His side.

Dr Chris Nelsen
Citizen of Pasco County

Today is a day when I see a Green & White or the headlights of oncoming traffice I pause to think about the real heroes that reside among us....here in Pasco County and throughout Florida and our Country.

I never once met Lt. Harrison although I did attend a recent Civilian's Academy.

I am sadden to see that a man who once put his life on the line in Military Combat sees it ended, as he sat in his Patrol Car, by a senseless act of supposed revenge by a troubled youth.

Lt. Harrison was perhaps more of a man than the likes of his assailant will ever be or come to know.

Lt. Harrison...a Christian man....stood for right and only sought to protect the innocent...regardless of color or creed.

Lt. Harrison possessed a value system that sadly is missing amoung the troubled youth of today including communites plagued by high crime rate ...

Lt. Harrison was the kind of an American who would be welcomed into my house or to be my neighbor...

Lt. Harrison was a Role Model and a Hero....

God Bless you Lt. Harrison and Thank You for your services...

We all, God willing, have to know that one day we will be meeting up with you Lt. Harrison in the Hereafter!!!

And to the Family and Friends of Lt. Charles (Bo) Harrison may I offer my sincere sorrow for your loss....for this should never have happened!

Hugh Golletz - resident of Pasco County

On behalf of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and the Manatee County Law Enforcement community, you are a man of honor Lt. Charles "Bo" Harrison. We give our condolences to your family, and The Pasco County Sheriff's Office. God Bless.

Deputy Todd A. Sellitto
Manatee County Sheriff's Office

i still cry when i see that a brother has been killed protecting his or her comunity. may god be with his family

ex-officer

To the family and friends of Officer Harrison: We are very sorry for your loss. He sounds like a fine upstanding person of whom you can be proud. We appreciate the sacrifices you all have made to allow him to protect us citizens. Our thoughts will be with you during this difficult time. ... A family in Tampa

Anonymous

My thought and prayers goes out to Lt Harrison's family and the dept... This is a truly sad day for your community.... There is now special angels looking over your dept... God Bless!

Sarah Wheeler, Dispatcher
Columbia Co SO

Rest in peace, Lt. Harrison. My condolences to your family.

Melinda Signorelli
Pasco County Citizen

May God grant your family a comforting peace as you transcend this earthly bound. I have no doubt that God will meet you with open arms as you go forth to patrol the streets of heaven under his command. May God bless you, your family, friends, and all of the remaining peace officers who will continue the watch here in your absence. Good night, Warrior.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

We are saddened to hear about another officer who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Stark County Sheriff's Deputy Adam Streicher
E.O.W. 3-22-02

Parents of the late Deputy Adam Streiche

I have read the numerous reflections as brothers and sisters mourn yet another tragic loss. Lt. Harrison, you touched many a life in your time on this Earth. Please watch over us as we follow in your steps as "peacekeeper."

"Taps has sounded, be we shall not forget. This we'll defend."

Officer Michael B. Smith
Columbus OH Div. of Police

My prayers and deepest condolences are with your Department, and the friends and family of your fallen officer, Lieutenant 'Bo' Harrison. Stay strong, stay focused, and know that Lt. Harrison will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; LEO-RET. Tallahassee Police Dept

Ret.Invest. Mike Bradford
Tallahassee Police Dept.

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL CALL ...

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 just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though sometimes I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many 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 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 judgement 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."


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Detective C.Perry
Ky. State Police

Lt Harrison my prayres are with your family Blue Angel we will meet again . A job well done Brother

Sgt L Fear
Oblong Il Police Dpt

It is so hard to come to this site, but my fellow brother you are loved and missed by so many. There is a place for those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, everlasting life in the kingdom of heaven. To family and friends co-workers of LT. Harrison take comfort in this. Bo is at peace and 10-8 in the heavens doing what he loved to do. We will all see you soon again someday, but for now you will always be remember and never forgotten.

Deputy Jacob Bonn
Broward County Sheriff's Office Florida

When I went to work as executive assistant to the sheriff in Pasco County in 1977, "Bo" Harrison worked in our jail in Dade City, FL.

Shortly thereafter, "Bo" was promoted to the position of Warden. Sometime later, the sheriff and I were sitting over coffee when "Bo's" name came up as a possible candidate for a deputy's position on road patrol. There was no question that he was the man for the job, and I wholeheartedly recommended him for the move without any reservation.

Little did we know what history and God had in store for "Bo" Harrison these many years later.

His love for God, his family and his fellow man reflected in everything he did and in every dealing he had with anybody, be they friend or foe. As the newspapers have reported this week, he was liked even by those he arrested, and adored by his ex-wife. What can I add to that?

This morning, I was talking with one of the employees at Pasco County Sheriff's Office about "Bo," and of the cruel twist of fate that he should be murdered in the line-of-duty within a few weeks of his announced retirement. She said, you will not believe what he wrote on the bottom of his most recent annual evaluation form and shared it with me.

On the evaluation of "Bo" Harrison written on January 7, 2003, Capt. "Pete" Petrosky wrote about him in this way:

"I am proud to have worked with Lt. "Bo" Harrison for the past 20 years. When he retires, I will miss his laughter, his upbeat attitude, his friendly smile and most of all, his friendship. I wish him the best in his retirement, but I also know that he will be back in the law enforcement arena before long. Good Luck, Bo."

Lt. Harrison's response read as follows:

"This agency has been my extended family for over 30 years and I am going to miss the many wonderful people that I have learned to love. My prayers will be with you all forever that the Lord will keep you all safe from harm and danger."

What an unbelievable loss of a great man and friend to so many.

We all loved "Bo" all these years, yet so few of us ever got the chance to tell him.

Somehow, though, I think he knew.

Rest in peace, my friend.

Tom Berlinger, Dir. of Law Enf. Services
Florida Sheriffs Association

As we cover our badges today to honor you, we recognize what you have given to your community.You have given much more than a 40 hour work week, more than an exeptional career, for you have given yourself so we can live in a safer place. It is not easy to work these streets day in and day out serving and protecting the innocent and bringing the guilty to Justice. Lt. Harrison, I bow my head in prayer for you and the ones you left behind, for you now are protecting us in a greater light. God bless You Sir and Thank You for making a difference in our lives !

Anonymous
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

While reading of the loss of yet another LEO I am angered and saddened that Lt. Harrison succumbed to the evil efforts of a screwball with a rifle. This man survived a war only to die a hero anyway. My condolences to the family and friends of Lt. Harrison. All give some and some give all. RIP brother.

Corporal Fred Williams
Princeton Twp. Police Dept. (NJ)

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY FELLOW BROTHER!!!! WATCH OVER US AND PROTECT US.. YOU WERE A TRUE ROLE MODEL.. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

PO
ST PETERSBURG POLICE

Lt Harrison as you go 10-42 for the last time our hearts are heavy Thank you good Sir for a Job well done There is no doubt a kingdom awaiting you in Heaven we have the watch now and are all 10-8 watch down on us and smile and help look out for us. To his family when they putdown Hero in a Dictionary his picture should be there May the lord help you through this difficult time

Texas Deputy Sheriff

Lieutenant Harrison- Thank you for all of your years walking the thin blue line. From all of your other reflections you too were a person well liked by everyone. It seems the ones always taken from us are the ones who leaves us with a smile embedded in our hearts. Go with the angles and all of your brothers and sisters that left before you, know how much you will be missed. To Lieutenant Harrisons Family, Friends, and Co-Workers- My heart goes out to you, know there are some of us who have gone thru the same thing you are going thru now. Just keep one thought as you try so hard to go on without him- There will be no more tears in heaven. God Bless all of you.

P.O.
Chicago Police Department

My prayers go out to the family and fellow deputies of LT Harrison. Rest in peace and thank you for your many years of service.

Deputy Sheriff
Levy County Sheriff's Office

I AM VERY SAD AND ANGRY THAT THIS GOOD MAN DID NOT GET TO RETIRE AND SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH THE FAMILY THAT HE WORKED SO HARD FOR. TO THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING THIS MAN AWAY FROM HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS , MAY GODS VENGENCE RAIN DOWN ON YOU HERE AND IN THE HEREAFTER. I TRULY HOPE THAT THE CRIMINALS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS CRUEL AND TERRORIST ACT RECEIVE THE MAXIMUN PENALTY ALLOWED BY LAW. I AM SORRY TO VENT THIS WAY BUT I AM MAD, MAD, MAD. AND SICK AND TIRED OF THIS KIND OF NEWS ABOUT GOOD PEOPLE TRYING TO LIVE AND TAKE CARE OF THEIR FAMILYS ONLY TO BE TAKEN AWAY FROM THEM BECAUSE SOMEONE IS SO EVIL. WE WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY WILL HOWEVER CONTINUE ON IN HIS MEMORY. WE LOST THIS FIGHT BUT WE WILL WIN THE WAR.


GOD BLESS
MOTOR OFFICER

MOTOR OFFICER
MCSO

I am very sorry to hear about Lieutenant Harrison's death. He gave so much to the community that he served in, and it truly is a shame that he lost his life in such a way. I hope to serve proudly as an officer, always remembering his sacrifice and that of others while striving to do my best in honor of them. God bless his family and friends, and may they recieve justice for this tragedy.

Pat
Former police explorer, Maryland

I am deeply saddened by what I've read, a senseless death of a great fellow officer. I pray for his family and his friends. Know that he will be enjoying his retirement for eternity.

Patrol Officer Chris J. Rohner
Licking Memorial Hospital Police Department Newark, Ohio

God bless the family and friends of Lt. "Bo" Harrison. Words can not express the anger I feal inside when a fellow brother is taken away from all of us by a coward. A true leader is difficult to find and our profession has lost one today.

Officer
Clearwater Police Department