Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God lay his healing hand upon the family and friends of Officer Abernethy and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Officer Abernethy for your dedicated service to the people of Texas and the United States. May you now renew that all important bond with those who led the way and watch over those who are left behind to carry on the job of protecting the great people of Texas.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

December 8, 2008

I pray that God gives the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Abernathy the strength to make it through such a difficult time. My heart breaks for your loss. You are a true hero sir. Rest in peace Brother.

Det. Neko Antoniou
San Jacinto County Sheriff's Department, Texas

December 8, 2008

Rest easy brother.

PO S.Harris #241
Cicero PD Cicero,IL 3rd Watch

December 8, 2008

Officer Abernethy,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

December 8, 2008

Rest in peace.

Det. Hunt#7169
Dallas Police Dept.

December 8, 2008

May you be with the angels! Rest in peace sir.

Citizen

December 8, 2008

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Rest in Peace Officer Abernethy

Deputy Christopher R French
Wharton County Sheriffs Office, Wharton Texas

December 8, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through
God picked me up and hugged me and he said,'I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human they are bound to bring tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you would not understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one step at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you to;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night...."My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented...that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low:
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
I will always be with you!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND ALL OF OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU DURING THE DARK DAYS AHEAD.
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
KWLF radio

December 8, 2008

REST IN PEACE, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

K BROOKS
HOUSTON PD

December 8, 2008

REST IN PEACE,BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

December 8, 2008

Officer Abernathy, It is such a heart-wrenching pain to see another one of our brothers and sisters who put our lives on the line day after day, so ruthlessly murdered by someone with no regard for human life. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten... May GOD have mercy on your soul, and may he bring swift justice to your killer... GOD BLESS....

Patrolman Calvin Alex Grantham
Shelby County Sheriffs Office

December 8, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 8, 2008

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer Frank Muniz
Katy ISD Police Dept

December 8, 2008

Rest in peace, The family and friends are in our hearts and prayers.

Deputy PL. Blackwell
Henderson County Sheriifs Office

December 8, 2008

Rest in Peace... The men and women in blue of Texas have seen enough.

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

December 8, 2008