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I can't believe it has been a year. When October 10 came around my heart spent the entire day reflecting on the events that unfolded a year ago. I think about George so often and reflect upon all the great times we and our families had together. Chad & I go to the Fishery every visit back to Athens and we feel so honored that Chad had the chance to work with him and that we were able to get to know his family. Rest in Peace George; I know you are now celebrating the true meaning of life! ...Enjoy we look forward to the day that we meet again! Amanda West On this the first anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace. I am praying for solace for your family today and each day of their journey as survivors. Anonymous To Game Warden George H. Whatley Jr., his family and his fellow officers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department-Law Enforcement Divison: Wives Behind The Badge, Inc How I miss you my brother and best childhood friend! Sept. 19, tomorrow you would have been 46. The last time I talked to George was on his 45th birthday last year and God took him on on Oct. 10. We never know when the time will come but I am so thankful that God shared him with us for 45 years. I have reflected back on so many memories that George and I shared together, and I am so thankful that we shared so many. I cherish each and everyone! And I miss him so much! He left a wonderful wife and two great young men and I pray that God will continue to comfort them and hold them close as they continue to miss his presents in this life. Oh how I look forword to the day that we reunite again with George, what a day that will be! I love you George! Sharon Crowder The wicked fleee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion. K.L. To Kelly, Elena Wagstaff Kelley Kelly,Sam,Seth Karen D. Simmons It is so hard to believe that you are really gone. We both know that West Texas is not our "home"...but I thank God that we were sent here because of YOU! Even though Chad and I knew you for only 5 months...it feels like we knew you since the beginning of time. You were so natural, so real, so Godly. I remember the first time we came to church in Van Horn and I saw you sitting by yourself...that is when I began to know GEOREGE WHATLEY. Kelly and the boys were back "home"...East Texas...and there you sat in church, praising and worshiping our God. From that moment I gained so much respect and love for you...and I'm so sad that you may not have ever known that. The times we went to eat lunch after church and all you talked about was Kelly, Sam, and Seth. You talked about how you couldn't wait for Kelly and I to meet. The boys, they were your heart and your soul...and you would be so proud of them now! I remember the stories...the lessons...the Word that you shared with them. You and Kelly did a fantastic job raising these two and their strength, beliefs, and love shows more now than you could've ever imagined. Your home is beautiful...and your services were so "George"! Chad and I have not been back to church yet, and when we do (when hunting season settles down)....I can only imagine how I will feel walking in that building and not seeing your smiling face. Your life, your person, your inner soul made such a lasting impression in my life and I know that I am a better person because of you. Thank you for your service to TPWD and for allowing Chad & I to be part of your life. We miss Kelly and the boys, but now they are back where they need to be, home. I can imagine you in Heaven talking about hunting with my dad, and that makes me smile! We miss you and love you so much! Thanks again for your dedication, love, support, guidance, and passion for the Lord. Rest in Peace, George! Amanda West, Wife of a Texas Game Warden I am saddened by your loss. May your family and friends me your shield and your guidance through these trying times. brother of game warden Justin Hurst ASCENSION Lisa Schultz My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here. PFC Adam F. Laser RIP Brother George, Cpl. Robert L. Padgett ( RET ) REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. Deputy Davis Rest In Peace Brother Deputy John Latour (retired) Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten. Police Officer Though it was not my good fortune to know Officer Whatley, those close to me have often spoken of his strength of character, personal integrity, and kind heart. His loss is a tragedy for all of the lives he touched. Anonymous May you rest in Peace. May God watch over you and your family. RETIRED DETECTIVE FRANK DEMARCO May god bless you and watch over you and your family. My prayers are with you and may you rest in peace. D Lee Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home. Patrolman Dwayne Delcour Rest in peace brother. Larry Anderson Refuge Officer WHAT A SHOCK TO HEAR OF SOMEONES DEATH WHILE SO YOUNG AND ACCOMPLISHED. AT A GLANCE ONE WOULD THINK THAT HIS WHOLE LIFE HERE ON THIS EARTH WAS AHEAD OF HIM BUT WE NEVER KNOW WHAT GODS PLAN REALLY IS FOR EACH OF US. TO THOSE READERS WHO DIDN'T KNOW GEORGE PERSONALLY AS I DO I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT HE WAS A FINE CITIZEN AND A MODEL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE GAME WARDEN COMMUNITY. GEORGE DEFINITELY POSSESSED ALL THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN CHARACTER THAT COULD TURN THIS TRAIN WRECK THAT WE CALL THE USA INTO A COUNTRY THAT GOD WOULD BE PROUD OF AND WOULD ONCE AGAIN BLESS. HE WAS HARD WORKING, SOMEWHAT OPINIONATED, DEDICATED TO HIS FAMILY, AND NOT EASILY INFLUENCED OR LED ASTRAY. THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT I COULD MAKE KNOWING HIM FOR AS LONG AND AS WELL AS I DID IS THAT THERE WAS VOLUMES OF EVIDENCE IN HIS LIFE TO CONVICT HIM OF BEING A CHRISTIAN SO ANYTHING ELSE SAID OF HIM IS OF LITTLE SIGNIFIGANCE. IF YOU READ THIS AND YOU ARE THE KIND OF PERSON WHO LIKES LEGACYS OR FAIRY TAIL STORIES I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT THE TWO MEN(13YRS AND SOON TO BE 15YRS) HE LEFT BEHIND FOR A SHORT WHILE ARE MUCH MORE DESERVING OF THE TITLE OF "MAN" THAN MOST GROWNUPS THAT I COME INTO CONTACT WITH ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS. THE BIBLE SAYS THAT A CHILD IS AN ARROW IN THE HANDS OF A MIGHTY WARRIOR. GEORGE DID NOT SEND HIS BOYS WANDERING WRECKLESSLY THROUGH LIFE LIKE MOST PARENTS DO BUT INSTEAD TOOK THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED, LAID A FOUNDATION AND TOOK CAREFUL AIM WITH SAM AND SETH AND THERE IS NO BETTER TESTAMENT OR ACHIEVEMENT AS TO WHO GEORGE HAROLD WHATLEY JR. REALLY WAS. EVEN THOUGH GOD HAS TOLD ME THAT GEORGE IS REUNITED WITH FAMILY IN A WORLD WHERE THERE ARE NO TROUBLES I AM SAD FOR THIS LOSS AND WISH I HAD TOLD HIM THESE THINGS BEFORE HIS PASSING. Anonymous God bless you and thank you for your service, Warden Whatley. You served your jurisdiction and your country with honor. Deputy Game Warden Whatley served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ. Anonymous Rest in peace, Brother. F OFCR WINSLOW God bless you. Rick F.
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