Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Every Day Brother
Max

Max Sentner

February 22, 2024

I just read what happened to you & believe me justice will prevail. I may be only a registered nurse, but I understand the dedication , & service that you gave..ultimately your life.
My thoughts & prayers go out to All your fellow law enforcement partners , family, & friends.

Gina Consolini RN
Public Health Department

November 15, 2023

Bill: It is now August 19, 2023
I have read updates of Reflections of your friends. I now an old Man thinking of his son and
all the time we that could have had together growing old. Max I'm sure reflects the same.
Leisha remembers her brother well. Your Nieces and Nephews ask about you.. I'm sorry that they didn't get to know you in person. Your Mother is now keeping you company thanks to your Brother, Sister, and your Wife Mariea. We all love you and miss you.
Dad

Retired
Father

August 19, 2023

Buddy...here it is...another year...never forgotten. I think of you often, especially as I navigate through life and my career. I have decided to retire. I am taking on another job to fulfill my motherly duties. It enables me to be there for my children. It pains me to write it, so much has changed in 17 years, so much that you did not get to do, carry out, or experience. So many loved ones, who had to endure the emptiness and void. I know that I am still here because of you. I know that my life has been enriched and plentiful in being able to continue on. I don't question for a second that you continue to guide me in ways that are very difficult to explain and some to comprehend. This is the first year that I have something to look forward to, something that I can say to you that the opportunity I am about to embark on in retirement allows me to continue the mission of protecting those that I love so dearly. I know that you are with me each step of the way. Thank you, always a Thank YOU, from the bottom of my heart.

Andrea Carbonell
Former Colleague

June 21, 2023

Buddy
Its hot in PHX right now and I'm going for a visit. I believe Teri is still there. Thought of you and it brought me here.
I laugh at how you called a Snow cone - "shaved ice"... Must be a "northern person" thing...I'm sure I commented to you previously on that.
I remember you sharing your affidavit "go-by" with me and basically teaching me the rest of the story on how to be an Agent along with Andy, Phil, Jeanne, Ron, and Rob.
I have a photo of your on my table along with coins/trinkets to remind me of things/places/PEOPLE of my past.
Its nice to see people still think of you! I do every time they play the national anthem I think of the sacrifices you and another friend - Chris Robinson-Afghanistan.
It was fun to hang out with you and work side by side in the wild west.Day and especially night.
Your friend "Benny" - you will have to tell me where that originated...I'm sure it had a "positive" connotation.

SA Richard P
Co-worker -PHX FO

June 30, 2022

I met Buddy in 2002 when he joined DOJ OIG. He bought me breakfast and helped me with some case work. In 2004 we attended FLETC’s Reactive Shooting Course together- which I believe, coupled with his bravery- allowed him to kill his assailant and save lives. Before his death, I had learned Buddy escaped the So California rat race and got a great position in Orlando. I had also been at a training course where the new hot shot at DOJ OIG, had come over from DEA and talked about doing a RICO case on Correctional Officers at Tallahassee FCI. I thought it sounded like a terrible plan but never did I think it would have such a tragic result. I think of you every day Buddy when I assign work and review operations plan. Your sacrifice was not in vain. I miss you my friend and I will never forget your sacrifice in what was an operation that was doomed due to horrible management, devoid of leadership.

Special Agent in Charge Paul Leonard
Former DOJ OIG colleague

June 22, 2022

Hello Brother,
I am always thinking of you. Thank you for being there for me when I was growing up and at University of Maryland.
You still have many friends always thinking of you.
Our mother wanted to be at rest near you, and so she will.
Even now I think of you for my inspiration and discipline when I feel the challenge of getting older.

I want to thank all of your friends and coworkers for keeping your memory alive and well.

Max Sentner

June 21, 2022

Buddy,
it’s National Police Week and although, I think of you often, I especially remember your heroism during this week. Please know that although the passage of time has caused some to forget your story, your legacy will live with me forever. I miss you my friend. I’ll raise a few in your honor this week!!

WMD

WMD
Retired DOJ-OIG

May 12, 2022

I think of you and Maria often. The emptiness in my heart each time I drive past FCI. It’s taken me a long time to write this. I still grieve for your wife, the only photo you had in your wallet. You are not forgotten.

(former) Officer Kate Nelson
Tallahassee Police Department/639

September 27, 2021

Buddy, as you know we speak often in my thoughts and prayers; however, every 21st, I replay this day in my head. I think of the the last moments, I wish I could go back and do over, and play "what ifs" in my head, wondering if my circumstances could have changed the course of that day. I think of all the others who were there, what they are doing, do they remember the ultimate sacrifice you made that day for our continued existence on this earth....
I'm sorry to hear about your mother, and I hope she has finally rejoiced to be reunited with you again. I can still see her pained and agonizing face feeling the loss of you.
I will always pay tribute to you Buddy, I will never forget that day, more importantly I will never forget the lives, especially my own, you saved that day carrying out your duties as a dedicated LEO, and I am very grateful to have worked with you.

Andrea Carbonell
Former DOJ OIG

June 21, 2021

I am very moved by this story, and the tribute of William Sentner. Thank you for your tribute and I have tears to imagine your pain and loss. I have a son in a dangerous occupation, as well, and every day live in the fear of THE phone call, or seeing an official vehicle pull up in front of the house. By this story, I am rejuvenated in my work and life. Know that there are continuing prayers for you and family. Buddy continues to inspire, and make a positive impact on the world. He is not forgotten. William, you raised him well.

Stephen P. Cutler, Special Agent (ret)
FBI

January 18, 2021

Son: I know this is an odd time to write, but it is the right time. I am missing you deeply today and wanted to reflect on how much. I hope that your mother connected with you and that you are both having a good time. Us Earthlings miss you and think about you. Vicki says hi and one day we will rejoice.
All our love until we get together
Dad

William Sentner
Father

December 7, 2020

Hey Buddy. I had to come here to remind you of the time that you were giving me suggestions on what Monique should do in her free time when she was in high school. We talked about her getting jobs....suggestions. Your suggestion was for her to become a life guard at the "public" pool her school offered during the summer. You tried so hard to convince her (even providing her information), but she did not pursue that idea. The only reason I bring this up was because I was having a conversation with my grandson (yes, Monique's 18 year old son....WOW!) about his free time. Low and behold, he mentioned being a life guard. Is that crazy or what? Talk about deja vu! You always looked out for me and Monique, because that's who "Buddy" was.....a true friend. I talk about you sometimes when I see our polygrapher prepping for his sessions. Reminds me of the times I saw you staring at the closed blinds in your office....prepping. Seems like yesterday; and I miss those times. Buddy, you're still in my thoughts, the picture of me, you, Thurling & Susan is still on my desk. Until another time.....miss ya, Dude.

TN
USSS/PHX

November 17, 2020

It's hard to browse by this section. I am really not sure what to say but I hope that everything is going good for what the situation can offer such as this. Anytime an agent goes down it is not something to be taken lightly.

The father of late Punch and Champ, k9
Supporter of Good Law Enforcement

August 20, 2020

Rest easy

Mark Mottola

July 2, 2020

Every year there is something new about something old...this year my thoughts are with your Father...I think of your Dad, who went through another year without you. I cannot imagine the loss that he feels, and the grief that is forever prevalent. I know he finds solace in memories, but its still not the same...I hope he knows that I do not forget and thank everyday that I'm still here, and how much has gone on in life and what is happening now in our lives...and wonder what you would be doing and what you would think...Buddy, you will always be a hero, my HERO. I want your family to know how much you mean to me and my family. God Bless you and my God bestow his blessings on your family.

SA Andrea Carbonell
SSA OIG, former colleague

June 21, 2020

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo (Retired)
Delaware State Police

June 21, 2020

Thought about you today bro. I can’t believe that it’s coming up on 14 years.

Rest easy.

Retired Peer

June 6, 2020

Sentner! I say your name every time I do a pull-up (I can still do them Thank God :) You will never be forgotten in my world. I think of you often. When I'm down, I summon your memory to push me on. RIP Buddy. We'll eventually catch up on the otherside. In the meantime, save a heavenly ice-cold beer for me. I'll bring the koozies. Your wrestling brother, RHS Class '81, 112# .

Col Joseph S. Rogers, USAF (ret)
High School Wrestling Teammate

March 12, 2020

It would be easier to forget I think for a moment, then I realize I'm still on this earth because of your courage. I remember this day when I saw pure evil collide with sheer strength and gallant talent. You are a hero, a four letter word that means so much more than what we can imagine. Thank you Buddy for your sacrifice. I'm still pondering and trying to find the ultimate way to speak the truth and honor your memory. You are never far from thought and you will never be forgotten. I posted on Instagram today igrene077, a tribute to you I do every year. Thing have changed in the last 13 yrs, but my appreciation for you never dulls. RIP Buddy

Andrea Carbonell
Your survivor

June 22, 2019

What a brave and selfless hero. You're sacrifice will never be forgotten. I pray for peace in the hearts of your family and loved ones. You are and will always be a hero!

A citizen that backs the blue Rebecca W.

June 21, 2019

Rest in peace Special Agent Sentner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2019

Happy birthday today brother, I am sitting here at my son Andrew's graduation at DAR
Max

Max
Brother

May 29, 2019

Thinking of you since its another birthday you don't get to celebrate. I was asked a couple of days ago, by "new friends" why it was that I don't celebrate mine. I answered ever since a traumatic incident that occurred on June 21, 2006, it has never been something I can bring myself to do since every year, my birthday follows up a couple of weeks after. I get the odd look, in that they don't understand even though they themselves are in law enforcement. I don't explain further, and they don't follow up with questions. I ease the tension with adding that I was blessed with my first born the day after my birthday. I make it all about my child enslaved on my birthday to make the impending 24 hours glorious for my child. Everyone thinks I'm that crazy parent who's the perfectionist in making their child's birthday over the top perfection.

I'll share a secret with you, its my self persecution, it's my penance, my way of making it about someone other than me. Survivor guilt is real, it doesn't go away, it morphs into coping mechanisms, superstitions, and idiosyncrasies. It doesn't seem right, and I don't feel that I'm allowed, I just feel lucky that I'm still here after all these years.

I have a moment of appreciation on my birthday, I try and celebrate my existence. After all, I was given the chance to continue on this earth for you are the reason I'm still here. I take a moment of silence on my birthday, remembering how yours was taken from you.

Andrea
Your Survivor

May 28, 2019

I ever knew you but I read the story of your death. You are a hero for sure. Then I read the reflections of your friends and your father. You are deeply loved. May you rest in Heavenly peace.

Special Agent Christopher Di Leonardo
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

April 8, 2019