Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Officer Shaw you were a Man among Men
a true Hero one that runs to the gunfire not away from it.
My prayers go out to your family,friends and co-workers.
Its sad that people no longer respect the job a police
officer does.Rest in the arms of our Lord Officer you
deserve it.

R Eberhart partner to Royce Anderson
EOW 10/26/1981 Harris Cty Sheriff Dept, Harrris Cty Tx

June 22, 2010

Rest In Peace, Police Officer Shaw.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

June 22, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Lancaster Police Department. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your hero will never be forgotten. To Officer Craig Shaw's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you

Jordan Voltz
Colorado Springs Police Department Wives Association

June 21, 2010

My heart goes out to Officer Shaws family, your department and the all who are heart sick by the loss of this wonderful husband, father who was a friend to so many.

California Department of Corrections (retired)

Lt. Mary Bikowski
California Department of Corrections

June 21, 2010

Rest easy brother, we got it from here. You are a true hero.

Officer Michael McCorkle
Cedar Hill PD K9 Unit

June 21, 2010

My Dearest Family and Friends,

Something I'd like to say but first of all I want to let you know that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. Where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and Night.

The 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 so badly as part of my big plan. There’s so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you every day and throughout the years, and when you’re sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close to you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because you’re only human they are bound to bring you tears.

Please don't be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, but if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. One thing is for certain; though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.

To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best. I’m still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.

So, if you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. It was worthwhile, Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When you’re walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know I’m walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a genteel breeze or wind upon your face that is me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above we’ll be in touch again soon

PS God sends his Love.

Transfer Deputy
Collin County Sheriffs Office

June 21, 2010

God bless you Officer Shaw and family. My you rest in peace Sir!

The Final Inspection
Author Unknown


The policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hopes 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 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 awful tough.

But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked alot of overtime
when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept 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 here,
Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
but if you don't... i understand."

There was silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for the judgment 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."

K. Balkiewicz
Wife of police officer, Reading, PA

June 21, 2010

Rest in peace brother......to Officer Craig Shaw I render a final salute.

PO KJ JONES
North Greenbush, NY PD

June 21, 2010

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER SHAW. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. OFFICER SHAW, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO NOT BY HOW YOU DIED, BUT BY HOW YOU LIVED YOUR LIFE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN FOR YOUR SACRIFICE. GOD BLESS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

June 21, 2010

I know of no words that will suffice. No words that are adequate. I would like for the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Craig Shaw to know there are folks all across this country that will lift you up in prayer before the Almighty.
May you each experience the eternal love, peace and blessings from our Lord and Savior in the coming days.
I am very sorry for your loss.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

June 21, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Shaw. My sincere condolences to your family and your department. When one of us gets hurt we all hurt. God speed as you patrol the streets of gold. Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
Veteran Affairs Police Department, Detroit, MICH

June 21, 2010

RIP brother Craig.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

June 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with each and every person who has been involved with this brutal, senseless chain of events. To the friends and family of Officer Shaw: Please know that he will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten! Rest well, brother.

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

June 21, 2010

God bless you, brother. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. May you rest in peace as you now sit among the angels.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

June 21, 2010

My condolences to the family of Officer Craig Shaw, a true hero. Rest in peace.

V. Jones
DeSoto, Texas

June 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Officer Shaw. God Bless him for his service to the Lancaster Police Department. Rest in Peace Sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

June 21, 2010

MY DAUGHTER IS AN OFFICER IN STAFFORD, TEXAS, AND AS A MOTHER MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THIS FAMILY, HIS WIFE, CHILDREN, BROTHERS, SISTERS, MOM AND DAD AND FELLOW OFFICERS. GOD BLESS AND STAY STRONG!!

SHERRY HINSON
SANTA FE, TEXAS CITIZEN

June 21, 2010

It can never be said that you were only willing to give so much or to serve others only to a certain point. You gave all. You will be remembered always as a hero of heroes; your place among the honored and revered secured by your final act of selfless service. Words are insufficient for me to express the deep sorrow that my heart feels when I think of your family, friends and co-workers. I only pray that they surround and hold onto each other right now in this time of mourning. Rest in peace now brother, we'll take the watch from here.

Officer Kue
Carrollton, TX PD

June 21, 2010

You will be missed dearly. I will keep you and your family and colleagues in my prayers as I do my best to make Lancaster a safer place. Love you man.

SRO C. Duncan
LISD PD

June 21, 2010

Thank you Officer Shaw for your dedication and service to the city of Lancaster! Your willingness to serve, to stand in harms way for the safety of others speaks highly of your character. Heaven itself is improved by your presence and the world is a lesser place without you.

God bless you as you walk your beat down the streets of gold and take your place among those who have sacrificed before you.

I pray for your family, your friends and your department!

In Christ,
John

John Baker
DFW Wing of the CAF, Lancaster Airport

June 21, 2010

Mrs. Shaw. My heart felt condolences go forth to you and your family. Greater love hath no man but that he lay down his life for his friends. Your husband was a genuine hero and now patrols the streets of heaven. May God All Mighty bless and keep you in his loving arms. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Patrolman Roy Shriver
North Enid, Oklahoma Police Department

June 21, 2010

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Craig Shaw as well as to the Lancaster Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Shaw, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

June 21, 2010

Heaven needs heros too. We'll take it from here Officer Shaw.

Ofc. Smith
Plano Police

June 21, 2010

Thank you for your service and dedication. The community you served will be at a loss with your death. My prayers for your family and dept. during these difficult days. RIP

VIP
Ventura Calif. police dept

June 21, 2010

May God bless and comfort your family. Rest in Peace

Agent
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics

June 21, 2010