Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

We are truly saddened at your loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
The young ones now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

Sleep well Bro, you'll be missed.

Anonymous

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank you Officer Booker for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

My God be with you and yours. Watch over us brother, for now you are in a better place. We will never forget.

Officer Rickard
St. Louis County Police

Never forgotten.

1658
Knoxville Police Department, TN

To the family of Officer Booker: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. A great nation mournes your loss, simply because it is our loss as well.

May you rest in peace Officer Booker. Thankyou for your service and your dedication. You will be missed.

Travis Eyestone- Security Officer
Mercy Hospital Security

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Officer Booker's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through this tough time, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Andre is part of huge law enforcement family. If you ever need anything any number of them will be there for you (as I've quickly found out!) Andre was well respected and well loved. Thank you for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please take care of my fiance Dennis.

Peace, Love, Luck, and Happiness!

Jocelyne Brar
Dennis' McElderry's fiancee (EOW 01/03/03)

Take comfort in knowing we all are one family.
Our department, and its' members, are there for you at all times.

Gresham Police Benevolent Group

We honor you......
We honor your service.......
We preserve your memory......
We remember your sacrifice.......

From the bottom of our hearts....We thank you for choosing
a profession of service...of honor....Officer Booker.

Anon

How hard it is to watch the news and see that another hero has fallen. You died doing what you love, not many people can say that. Although your passing was untimely you have made a lasting impression with us all. God bless your family and friends in this time of need. Smiling upon them all from the heavens above is what Im sure you are doing. Thank you for risking your life so that others may live. Always a hero never to be forgotten.

AMB
Legal Assistant

With having a brother and many friends in law enforcement and the military, I can only imagine the loss felt from this great tragedy! As an employee of the largest corporation in Officer Booker's jurisdiction, I want to leave my thanks for his contribution in helping to protect us and others in the community during his service.

Fraud Analyst - Al Miller
Capital One Financial

Officer Booker will be missed by many. It is with deepest respect that I wish to thank Officer Booker and his family, for his service to his community (also the community of relatives of mine). It is never easy to lose a fellow officer, especially one that was just beginning a career of service to others.

Investigator Robbin Miller
New York State Police

I awoke Monday 13 Jan. 2003 @ 0500 turning on the television and as i was shaving the news of Officer Booker's passing came across and shocked me. I once worked for the County of Henrico Division of Security, and while on patrol i've worked with many of the division's elite but never had the opportunity to work with Officer Booker. I know i would have gotten the same impression of Officer Booker that i have heard from other Officers describing his smiling face. The Henrico Division of Police has a guardian angel in Officer Booker and be rest assured that he is smiling when A- platoon breaks roll call and hits the streets for their tour of duty. May God bless Officer Booker's family and the Henrico Division of Police in this time of tradgedy.

Officer Don W. Reichhardt
60th Basic Police Academy
Crater Criminal Justice Academy

Officer Don W. Reichhardt
Virginia State University Police Department

Thank you Officer Booker for your selfless service to your community and country. You will forever be in the hearts of those you went out every day to protect and serve....To his family and friends, he will always be close by the memories you shared and the laughter will never go away...
KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

The Booker Family, and my brother and sister officers,

Another guardian lost......the pain you must feel is unimaginable. I left Richmond in 2000 but the people are forever in my heart.

I am sorry to hear of your loss and wish you all the bnest.

God speed Andre, we'll hold the fort down here for you and know that you got our back from up above.

Deputy Kelly J. Bowden
Ingham County Sheriff's Office
Lansing, MI.

Deputy Kelly J. Bowden
Ingham County Sheriff's Office Lansing, MI.

It is said in the End Of Times.
A great battle between good and evil with ensue.
That Is why Our God.
Takes the Bravest of our Brothers, and Sisters in Blue.

Cpl. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Twp Police Motor Unit , Montg. Co. PA.

Officer Booker, Thank you for serving and protecting the citizens of Henrico County. You will be remembered for the hero you truly are.

Anonymous

The parents of Officer Booker will always be remembered in our prayers. Their son, like many brave young Americans, has made the ultimate sacrifice for their community and country. The Booker family can be extremely proud of their son as all the Henrico and other police officers around the nation honor him. I know he has received his eternal reward and his fellow Officers will miss him.
May God afford you strength in your time of grief.

Anonymous

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. May the peace of God be with you all.

Investigator Vic Ingram
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

I know you had many more things planned in your life, however, now it's time for you to watch over the rest of us. Please help guide us through this troubled world. I will pray for your family and co-workers. I know the grief is deep and will not mend for some time. Thank you for being a part of the law enforcement family and God speed.

Deputy Faith Hill
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

Godspeed, Officer Booker. Such a senseless tragedy but obviously God needed you for something greater. We will continue where you left off.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

To the Henrico County Police Department, and family of Officer Booker. On behalf of the Newport Police Department, and myself, please accept our deepest regrets for your loss.

Sincerely,
Lt. Mike Hansel
Newport Police Department - TN

Lt. Mike Hansel
Newport Police Department - TN

Mere words cannot express the feelings we all share for you. May God be with you in these times, and may Officer Booker's soul rest in peace.

Post-Captain Chris Webb
Chesterfield County Police Explorer Post

Andre',
We miss you out in the 40 zone. We still can't believe your gone, but I know you are watching over A platoon.

I sit here and ask myself why........and I pray for you and your family. I thank God for placing you in my path. I just wish it wasn't for such a short time. We watched each others backs out there, that's what brothers do. I will never forget your kindness and smile Andre'. You had an impact on every life you touched. You are a true hero !!!

We love you and will never forget you.

Officer R.J. Cassidy
Henrico County Division of Police

Rest in peace. I know you'll be in good company up there in Heaven, say hi to Bill, Jessica, Mongo, and Greg for me.

William J. Perdue
Ashland Police Department