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Today marks 2 years since that tragic day. Myself, Deputy Patterson, Janelle Dunnington, and your wonderful wife traveled to Austin recently to honor your name and your sacrifice at the 2009 TX Peace Officers Memorial. It was a wonderful ceremony and even made the front page of the Athens Daily Review, to remind everyone that we have not forgotten our fallen heroes. Your are sorely missed by everyone that knew you. You were a wonderful man and it was such an honor to have been your friend. Until we meet again, rest in peace. Sgt. Brad Gray Your heroism and service is honored today, the second anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. Phyllis Loya Tony, Beth Renberg It has been 1 yr and 8 months since you were taken from us so tragically. You are missed dearly by everyone at the department. God Bless and may you rest in peace. Sgt. Bradley Gray HEY BROTHER,I MISS YOU MORE AND MORE AS EACH DAY PASSESS,HOWEVER,I DRAW STRENGTH KNOWING THAT YOUR IN A FAR BETTER PLACE.LOVE YOU TONY. DAVID HARRIS III I COME HERE OFTEN TO SEE ALL THE REFLECTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN LEFT AND MAYBE TO KEEP YOU ALIVE AND APART OF OUR LIVES. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND YOU WILL FOREVER BE HONORED. LIL TONY ASKED ME LAST NIGHT IF YOU WERE WATCHING HIM IN FOOTBALL PRACTICE... (SORT OF THE SAME WAY HE DID IN BASEBALL PRACTICE). THE KIDS, THEY ARE GETTING SO BIG, DAD, AND SO GROWN UP I KNOW YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF THEM. THOSE TWO BOYS LOOK SO MUCH LIKE YOU AND ACT SO MUCH LIKE THEIR DADDY!!!! (I KNOW THAT PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE) WE MISS YOU SO MUCH AND OUR HEARTS STILL HURT ALMOST AS BAD AS THEY DID ON MAY 17, 2007. WE STILL HAVE MANY SLEEPLESS AND TEARFUL NIGHTS THINKING OF YOU AND I HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT WE PROBABLY ALWAYS WILL. EVERY TIME RANDALL IS JUMPING IN PLACE ON HIS TIP-TOES IN FRONT OF THE T.V. I CAN SEE YOUR SMILE AND HEAR YOUR LAUGH AND YOU SAYING, "TONY WAS THE SAME WAY... JUST EXACTLY THE SAME". I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD TO HEAR THOSE WORDS AGAIN. I AM SELFISH, DAD. I AM SELFISH FOR ME AND MY CHILDREN. WE WANT YOU HEAR WITH US. THE KIDS TAKE IT HARDER THAN ANYONE SINCE THEY DONT HAVE THEIR DADDY AND YOU ARE AWAY FROM US NOW TOO. MICHAEL TEEL SAID IT BEST WHEN HE TOLD ME THAT YES WE ARE ALL SELFISH AND WE WANT THEM HERE WITH US BUT YOU AND PAUL ARE IN A BETTER PLACE THAN WE ARE AND WE WANT YALL TO REST IN PEACE. KEVIN HALBERT MADE ME FEEL BETTER WHEN HE EXPLAINED TO ME THAT YOU AND PAUL ARE "REAL COP'S COPS" AND THAT EVEN IF YOU AND PAUL WOULD HAVE KNOWN THE OUTCOME BOTH OF YALL WOULD HAVE STILL ANSWERED THE CALL WITHOUT HESITATION. YOU AND PAUL ARE TRULEY MY HEROS AND YOUR BRAVERY WILL LIVE THROUGH ME WHEN I AM ON MY WATCH. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND WOULD DO ANYTHING TO SEE YOU AGAIN. WE ALL KNOW WE WILL ON THE OTHER SIDE.... SO UNTIL THEN. WE LOVE YOU DAD! DEPUTY T OGBURN I love u and i miss u so much and u will always be in my heart Shavala JUSTICE HAS BEEN SERVED,MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. DAVID HARRIS III,DEPUTY SHERIFF Tony we stil think about you , God bless your family. From the Compton School Police Dept. Compton School Police Officers Assn. As your family, friends and those to whom you are tied by the thin blue line journey through this the last day of "firsts", I pray that they feel the hand of God. A good jury of 12 brought a conviction and penalty for this person's actions -- but the true desire of your loved ones is to have you back. Miller It has been a year. You and your service to this great state will never be forgotten. Trooper II On May 13th 2008 12 men and women from Henderson County came through and issued the death penalty for your killer Deputy Though I never met Tony, I can't help thinking of him when I think of Paul. On Monday 05-12-08 the Grand Prairie Police Dept. held their Police Memorial Service. Two names were called that day which brought a flood of memories rushing to the surface. Those names were TONY OGBURN and PAUL HABELT. My wife Trish and I were honored to represent their memories. I still do not fully understand why the event of 05-17-07 had to happen, but I do know that GOD was there and in control. Heaven celebrated that day upon Tony and Paul's arrival. May God continue to wrap his family in his arms and hold them close. Tony and Paul's memory will live on now and forever more. MARSHAL R. DEAX #M011 We had a memorial service today at our office to honor all of the fallen officers. The names of all 22 Texas peace officers who died in the line of duty were read, I was honored to stand at a table we had set up for you and Paul, when I was asked to read a tribute to Paul after another officer read your tribute, I thought it would be an easy thing for me to do. When your tribute was finished I could hardly speak but yet found the ability to read. You were such a fine officer and a great man, please know that we all miss you. Thanks for being a true friend. Inv. John Pippin Tony you were an inspiration to all. I finally got to meet your family and they are awesome people. They miss you tremendously. Pat is a very strong and sweet woman. Tony Jr. is a mirror image of you and is a great person. We miss you and Paul greatly. It has never been the same since you guys were taken from us. We will miss you forever and love you always. Deputy Chris Stanbery I wanted to stop by to let you know we think about you often (daily) and we all miss you so very much. your memory is alive and strong and will always remain in us. God Bless Deputy T Ogburn (daughter in law) officer ogburn was an honest god fearing man that lived by his convictions. i have an ex husband that was on the wrong side of the law on life support that ogburn was on duty to guard. ogburn was kind and firm with me. he helped me make a decision that more than likely saved my future...maybe even my life. i saw him many times after that at the kammans store that he looked after on the weekends. i would always say hello but never took the oppertunity to let him know how much his kindness and prayers meant to me. i can only hope that he knows now all the lives he impacted with just being him self. god bless his family. he is the fortunate one...he gets to dance with the angels. we all miss you, we as human beings are selfish by wanting you here with us. but, we all know you are at a better place and a higher ground. your impact on society will never be forgotten and hopefully never taken for granted.
This weeks fallen officer. Godbless. Law Enforcement Academy Remembering with a smile, "564 to your call #, 10-20, enroute." Brother, GOD knows how much i miss the daily talks in the evening @ the PD. As the day would come to an end it would be full of stresses and unknowns, but u always had that understanding, comforting advice. If i could only know half of what u had forgotten. Buddy Barton I was trained by Tony when I went to work at Henderson Co. Corporal Martha Brunson I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Ogburn, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts. Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada) I know that I didnt no you, but I may have ran into you somewhere along the way. Henderson Co is where I call home. Ive been away now since 1998. I found it really hard to believe that the incident took place, but it did, and I just want you to no as well as your familys that I think you from the bottom of my heart as well as Deputy Paul Habelt for taking that last call. God Bless and may your memories live forever!! Ofc. Higgins We miss you guys. Shannon Harris WELL I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US UP THERE. ON 09-11-07 WE HAD ANTOHER BAD DAY IN HENDERSON COUNTY. I KNOW NOW THERE ARE ANGELS IN HEAVEN. KEEP AN EYE ON US UNTIL WE ALL CAN BE TOGETHER AGAIN. ONE OF YOUR FORMER DISPATCHERS Thank you for serving your community. You will be missed! God Bless Larry Barnett
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