Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My dad Gerald Lewis worked with Paul’s dad Milt at OPD. My family became good friends with Milt and Florence. I only remember knowing about Paul. I believe he was grown and out of his parents home by the time we (my mom dad sister and brother and I) visited his childhood home. Also Milt and Florence would often come to our house for barbecues. As a young child I recall being excited when we saw them and I remember his parents fondly.
Such kind and sweet people.
My dad told me about Paul’s death. He was touched and very sad about it.
I don’t know when Milt and Florence died but I believe it was before Paul’s death. My dad died in 2012 at the age 93.
RIP Paul, Florence and Milt.

Kathleen Lewis Whitlow
My dad and Paul’s dad worked together at OPD.

January 28, 2024

We are approaching 15 years and this is not any easier. You will forever be my hero that was taken too soon. I love you with all my heart.

Lori Stanbery

May 3, 2022

We are approaching 15 years and this is not any easier. You will forever be my hero. I had one and now you are gone. I love you with all my heart.

Lori Stanbery, daughter

May 2, 2022

I still miss you.

Lori Stanbery
Daughter

December 18, 2021

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.

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

May 17, 2021

Deputy Sherrif Habelt, 13 years ago today you where brutally murdered along with your partner . Continue to rest in heavenly peace

Mark Mottola

May 17, 2020

Lori Stanbery,

May your dad rest in peace. 43 years of police service, impressive.

Rest Easy - Thin Blue Line

Officer Cisneros #8169

Cisneros

March 5, 2020

It has been 12 years and you are still deeply missed. You gave something to me that I always wanted... a dad. You were always there for me and not a day goes by that I do not thank you for what you did. I will spend the rest of my life celebrating who you were and the hero you will continue to be in my heart. I miss you!!!!!

Lori A. Stanbery
Family

May 18, 2019

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Habelt.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 16, 2019

I met officer Habelt when he responded to the scene of an accident I was involved in in South Lake Tahoe back in 1974. He was 100% professional, absolutely a model officer. I met him again when we both testified at trial for the drunk driver who had fled the scene of the accident.

A couple years later I was horrified to learn of Officer Habelt being shot 5 times at point blank range with a 45 caliber handgun when he responded to a disturbance that turned out to be a hostage situation after some kind of drug deal gone bad (Tahoe locals may recall the Locklear case). Miraculously Officer Habelt survived; it's a remarkable testament to his character that the chose to return to police work after enduring injuries that certainly qualified him for a lifetime ticket on 100% disability. One of the best.

civilian--Mark Talmant
friend

August 9, 2018

PAUL,A NEW SEASON HAS COME AROUND TO PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR FALLEN OFFICERS THAT WE KNOW AND LOVE.NOW ITS BEEN ELEVEN YEARS SINCE THAT SAD DAY.I DONT WAIT FOR ANNIVERSARYS ONCE A YEAR.I THINK ABOUT YOU,TONY AND KEVIN EVERY DAY.I PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES AND ALL THE DEPUTIES THAT WERE THERE THAT WERE NOT INJURED PHYSICALLY BUT EMOTIONALLY.PAUL HABELT YOU WERE THE BEST AND THE BRAVEST.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR SON,CHRIS.

DAVID W.HARRIS III RETIRED
HENDERSON CO.SHERIFF'S OFFICE,TEXAS

May 17, 2018

I still miss you, bud.

Ferg
ETPA

February 11, 2018

PAUL,YOU ARE REMEMBERED.NEVER FORGOTTEN.YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

DAVID HARRIS III
HENDERSON CO S.O.RETIRED

May 17, 2017

Well, here we are today. 10 years later and it continues to feel surreal. I miss you so much. You made such an impact on my life and I will never forget that. You gave yourself so selflessly to protect others. I remember the conversation we had about that. You always told me it was a calling. I think of the strength you had and I use that in my own life. Thank you for being you and being such an angel in our lives. You will live forever in our hearts!

Lori Stanbery

May 17, 2017

Rest in peace my brother. Heros are not forgotten, cowards go to hell. Thank you for your service.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D. (retired)

May 17, 2017

10 years has gone by since that tragic day. Still think of you and Tony often.

May you rest in peace.

NEVER FORGOTTEN!

Inv. Brad Gray
Henderson County Attorney's Office

May 16, 2017

Never forgotten.
Miss you brother

Brady/Rookie

May 17, 2016

IT HAS BEEN 9 YEARS SINCE YOU GAVE YOUR ALL FOR THE CITIZENS OF HENDERSON CO.YOUR BRAVERY AND DEDICATION WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

DAVID HARRIS III
RETIRED H.C.S.D. DEPUTY

May 17, 2016

PAUL I MISS EVERY THING THERE IS TO MISS ABOUT YOU.I'VE SPENT MANY DAYS THINKING ABOUT HOW GOOD THINGS WOULD BE IF YOU WERE STILL WITH US.YOU WOULD BE RETIRED BY NOW ENJOYING YOUR LIFE,HAVING FUN AND RELIVING MEMORIES.ONE DAY I KNOW WE WILL BE REUNITED AND BY THEN THIS EARTHLY PAST WON'T EVEN MATTER.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND NITA AND YOUR FAMILY.

DAVID W HARRIS III RETIRED DEPUTY
HENDERSON CO.SHERRIF'S OFFICE

March 15, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 17, 2015

Paul it has been 8 years since God called you home.To me it only seems like yesterday.My memories of that fateful day are still very much a part of me,however you are still a hero.You were a very professional deputy.You will always be remembered and never ever forgotten.May God continue to bless you and your family and friends.AND I STILL MISS YOU A LOT.

DAVID HARRIS III
HENDERSON CO SHERIFF'S OFF RETIRED

May 16, 2015

I miss you!!!

Lori Stanbery

July 3, 2014

Paul,you are still remembered.Heroes that make the ultimate sacrifice are never forgotten.

David Harris III
Henderson Co. Sherriff's Office -retired

May 14, 2014

Paul you are still in my thoughts daily and you are still missed tremendously. Thanks for being such a good role model and most of all a very good friend.

Brad Gray #512
Henderson County SO, Texas

January 23, 2014

I was just sitting here thinking about you Paul. You are truly missed each and every day. We love you very much and continue to live our lives with you in our heart and minds.

Sgt. Chris Stanbery
Step-son

November 7, 2013