Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Tim, our dear fellow Class 170 classmate and brother in blue, this day marks another year in which you were taken from your love ones and us. You served our country and our community well and heroically. Be at peace and know that you have left a legacy to be carried on by those that have come after you. You live on in the memories of all that knew you or had the great opportunity to work with you.

Mr. and Mrs. Maki
HPD

December 7, 2020

I worked with Tim during the 1990's at Kingwood Cablevision. He was a great friend and a very good family man. He will be missed by many people.

Scott Bruce

October 1, 2019

I was driving right behind them both when Officer Abernethy was pulling him over. I saw when they turned into the apartment complex as I was going to a nearby complex to pick up my mom. On our way out, I saw all the other officers rushing to the scene and knew something bad had happened. I have thought of him a lot throughout the years and it still saddens me to this day. Hope his family and those that love him are doing well. Revelation 21:4

Tee Max
Houstonian

March 8, 2019

Officer Abernethy, rest in peace.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 18, 2019

Officer Abernethy,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 7, 2018

Tim touched many many lives and his death broke the hearts of everyone who knew him. He left a void and wound that will never heal or be forgotten.

Sgt. J Parker - retired
Houston PD

December 7, 2016

THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION TO ENDING ANOTHER HUMAN LIFE ON ACCOUNT TO AVOID BEING ARRESTED ITS SUICIDAL INSTINCT LEADS TO EXTINCTION BOTH SIDES. MY SYMPATHY TO THE OFFICER AND HIS FAMILY HE WAS JUST DOING HIS DUTY WHICH MET HIS ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR THIS CITY AND NATION...THANK YOU WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU KEEP YOU IN OUR HEARTS...

--WILLIAM RIVAS
ANON

July 30, 2016

I still remember seeing you walk the halls of the North Shepherd station. You were a great role model to the young officers, and the paradigm of an officer that leaves this life to early. I still have the Bible and challenge coin that your wife handed out to the officers at the station shortly after your passing. There is no doubt that if you could have said one last thing to all of those officers, you would have told them to place their faith in Jesus for hope beyond the grave. I will see you on the other side, Tim.

Sgt. R. L. Simpson
Houston Police Department

April 27, 2016

I never knew this Hero but I have made close friends with his family in Seattle, WA. And the pain of his loss is clearly evident even today, some 7 and 1/2 years later. I was a Seattle Police Officer / Bloomington Mn. Police Officer for 13 years before moving to the Seattle Fire Department (Arson Investigator) and still hold a police commission for my job. It doesn't matter where in this country/world a police officer makes the ultimate sacrifice, the Law Enforcement family feels the pain. Tim's family in Seattle still feels this pain quite intensely. It is a disgrace how the Law Enforcement Officers of this country are treated today, yet the amazing thing is you will still do your jobs with pride and unselfish sacrifice for your fellow humans. Blessed are the Peacemakers.

Steve Olson:Fire Investigator/Ex LE Ofcr
Seattle Fire Department

March 6, 2016

Another year has passed, Tim, and we miss you just as much now as we did then. Rest In Eternal Peace, Brave Warrior! You will never be forgotten!

Sr. Police Officer Dennis Wiggins (RET)
Houston Police Department

December 7, 2015

Never forgotten, brother.

Constable Aman's Pandolfi
York Regional Police

December 7, 2015

Loved working with Tim at Greenspoint. May you rest in peace

Retired / Russell Swize
HPD '94-01 / SAPD 01-13

August 2, 2015

Tim,

This day marks another year in which you were taken from us, not a day goes by that you are not remembered. You are greatly missed by all that knew you.

SPO Jesus Lopez
Houston Department

December 7, 2014

Rest in Peace Tim, you will never be forgotten.

Senior Police Officer E. Gutierrez
Houston P.D.

December 7, 2014

Never forgotten.

Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department

December 7, 2014

Gone, but never forgotten.

Officer Ray Hunt
HPD

December 7, 2014

We all still miss you very much.

Sgt. J Parker
HPD

December 25, 2013

Heroes live forever, Officer Abernethy, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 7, 2013

It's been 5 years and we still miss you brother. R.I.P Tim

SR Police Officer Evangeline Gutierrez
Houston Police Department

December 6, 2013

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE BROTHER OFFICER. I MET YOR SON WHILE AT NAS CORPUS CHRISTI,TX, AND HE IS A FINE MAN WHO I TOOK PLEASURE IN WORKING WITH. JUST SO YOU WILL KNOW, HE HAS DECIDED TO DO LAW ENFORCEMENT IN THE U.S. NAVY.

FORMER C.C.P.D. OFFICER
DOD POLICE/FRIEND OF SURVIVOR

December 6, 2013

God Bless Officer Tim Abernethy. He is a true hero and we were blessed to have him protecting the citizens of Houston. My prayers to his family and friends. He will always be missed.

Officer Adam Colley
Houston Police Department

December 7, 2012

Tim, my fellow class mate and brother in blue. You have served your Country and your community well. You will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace my brother. God Bless your Family and may God give them strength through this tragedy.

Officer Chris Wood
HPD

December 7, 2012

Thank you for your heroism again sir, RIP

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

December 7, 2012

rest in peace my brother

a sister in blue

December 7, 2012

Rest in peace, Officer Abernethy. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

December 7, 2012