Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Mom will be here for Thanksgiving. The last time mom saw you was Thanksgiving 2002. I remember being so jealous. I paid for the plane ticket you were working undercover and was off much of the week. Mom spent most of her time with you because I had to work. Looking back seems kinda of strange. I had been here since 1982. That was the first Thanksgiving mom has spent with me since I have been in Virginia Beach so it was very special. I know it was very special for mom because she got a chance to spend time with you before you left us. I will never forget that Thanksgiving or Christmas. You left me before we had the chance to share our 40th birthday 1-27-1963. It's coming up on six years and it's hard to believe. It still seems like yesterday to me. There is not ONE day that goes by that I don't think about you.

LOVE ALWAYS
Identical Twin Sis Sharon

Sharon Atkins

November 22, 2008

William Cameron Atkins is here!!! He is so cute. He looks like a gerber baby too!!! He was born 10-25-2008 7ILB 12 OZ. He looks like Krystal and Billy. One thing I can say is since we have beautiful children we were bound to have beautiful grandchildren. His head is perfect. She had to have a c-section, but she is doing fine. I need to remember to let Lynette get her turn. I didn't go over there yesterday so I got carried away today. I wish you were here. Still missing you !!!!

Love Always
Sharon

Sharon Atkins
Identical Twin Sis

October 30, 2008

hey mommy, krystal had her baby October 25. He is so beautiful. He looks like billy and krystal. Just wanted to tell u. Love you always and forever

Anonymous

October 27, 2008

Sheila-
Hey girl, just wanted to check in. Sat down with an old instructor of ours from the police academy last week. Of course your name came up and we both had a good cry thinking about ya. Last time I wrote to you I was leaving the police department...well I traded in my gun and handcuffs for a fire helmet and boots. You know that your always on my mind, now more then ever. I do my best to stay strong but some days are worse then others. Take care of eveyone up there.

Firefighter C.J. Daly
Norfolk Fire-Rescue (former NPD)

October 22, 2008

Hey mommy just finished reading the reflections auntie lisa and auntie sharon wrote. I was thinking of you as usual. I know you heard about China's mom and I hope you and Weedies watch over her. Its so sad and i pray that China is strong enough to be able to get through this. I will be praying for her. Trey looks like this picture i have of you and sharon when you were little. Anyways you will forever be in my heart. I love you

Your daughter

Anonymous

October 21, 2008

Hey sis. I know you are watching over us, but if you could have all the guardian angels watch over China. Our baby niece China will be 18 years old next month. That is so hard to believe. I remember I had not been home for sometime and she had not seen me. It was you, me our baby brother Lee Lee and our baby sister Lisa sitting on the porch. China had to be about 3 years old. She looked at her dad, Lee Lee then looked at me then looked at you and then all of a sudden she told her dad "They got the same faces" We all just started cracking up. It was the funniest thing. China's mom Trina had a blood clot in her brain burst last week and had to have surgery then the doctors found another blood clot and had to do more surgery. She is currently on the ventilator and has pnemonia. We do not know the extent of damage but China is worried along with your mother and everyone else. Your mom is such a strong person. She just wants things to go right for her grandchildren. Weedies birthday was last week she would have been 22 years old. Mom has lost Weedies your daughter then she is sad because Alexis lost you. We are all praying that China does not have to lose her mom either. We are all just wondering why is it always our family. I am sure there are other wonderful people God would choose to be his angels. It seems as though our family has made a lot of sacrifices and I am not sure how much more I can bear.

I am just praying that she will be okay. I do not want China to go through what Alexis had to go through. My neices are truly great gifts.

Please help me stay strong!!!

Loving you and missing you EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!

Sharon Atkins
Identical Twin Sis

Twin Sister

October 13, 2008

Hi Big Sister,
I'm crying again. I miss you much. My love for you is everlasting. I wish you were still here. I have only been able to see pictures of Trey, but he looks like you, Weedies, and Mommy Lexie. I hoope to see him and Lexie before his 1st birthday. When I look at his pictures I think back to when Lexie was a baby and I wanted her to be mines. There's so much to say but I'll stop because I keep crying and more memories of us keep filling my mind. Love You Forever ~ Your Baby Sister Lisa ~

Lisa Callaway
Baby Sister

September 28, 2008

Missing you like it was yesterday!!! I purchased this pretty necklace. It is a heart cracked in half and it says broken. I always get compliments. Most people always ask who broke my heart. I always tell them it's a symbol. I always tell them about you so you will never be forgotten. Yes my heart is truly broken in half. Your grandson is growing up and he looks like you , me and Alexis. I wish he could have known you. I also wish my beautiful granddaughter could have known you as well. We would have some stories to tell. Sometimes I just think you missed Weedies so much and you wanted to spend time with her. Your other beautiful daughter Aleisha aka Weedies would have been 22 years old in October. She left this world when she was 6 years old and you were never the same. I guess you had to go before me. I think if I had passed ahead of you it would have been too much for you to bear. I hope to see you and Weedies soon. I always say if I were to pass away today then I would be happy. I have seen my beautiful granddaughter and would welcome my reunion with you!!!!

Love U Beyond Eternity Identical Twins forever and always not even death can separate the two of us

Love U Sis
Sharon

Sharon Atkins

September 25, 2008

hey mommie i was just thinking of you. You are forever in my heart and memory just like weedies. Can you believe i'm 24 and that weedies would have been 22 in october. Its been a long time and i feel like I am still hurting as if it happened yesterday. People say that time heals all wounds. Maybe for some people, not me. But at least i have you in sharon. Trey is a big boy now. He has 2 teeth and 1 coming in. We love you and miss you ALWAYS.

love your daughter

Anonymous

September 24, 2008

Officer Herring,

This reflection is being left because you come across my mind often, but today I wanted to take the time to say that your memory is everlasting in my heart. Life is so unpredictable and when we are chosen, we have given the ultimate sacrifice. Your life and distinguished career is really a representation of who you were and is to be admired.

Connie L. Stephens, Special Agent
US Immiggration and Customs Enforcement

September 6, 2008

Bella and Trey makes everything great but I still miss you. I love you very much. So when Cameron gets here it will be even better too.

Love Always
Your Mother Arlette Callaway

Your Mother

August 31, 2008

Officer Herring, I actually came across you when I was researching Andre Gerard Booker. He was a Henrico County police officer that drowned on January 12, 2003, four days before your life was savagely taken. After researching a little on your life and career and seeing some of the pictures of your funeral, I couldn't help but feel so sad for you and your family. I heard your a grandma now and I know your so proud of your daughter and grandson. So many officers are murdered in the line of duty but I won't forget the sacrifice officers like you, Irma Lozada NYPD Transit, Maria Cecelia Rosa Los Angeles County Sheriff, Andre Gerard Booker Henrico County Virginia Police and Courtney Lamont Dickerson Danville Virginia Police. Three of my buddies I worked with were also killed, Sgt. Findley just recently. I could go on all night but I just wanted you and your wonderful family to know how so sorry I am on your death and that you will be remembered always. May God continue to bless and protect Officer Sheila Herring Norfolk Police.

Pfc. Denny Washington #1714
Prince George's County Police

August 27, 2008

Hey Sheila,
I’m still missing your smile and bubbly personality. Mike Phillips was killed in the line of duty last Thursday. Please take care of him. You both had the biggest smiles. I still and always will remember the times at the academy. See you both in Heaven.

T. LaCour
BLE 99C

Sgt Tara LaCour
Christopher Newport University Police Dept

August 13, 2008

Sister Herring, you will never be forgotten!

SGT. Daniel Foster
U.S. Pentagon Police Department

August 10, 2008

Thinking about you and missing you everyday!!! I love you!!!!!!

Your Identical Twin Sis
Sharon Atkins

Sharon Atkins

July 31, 2008

Officer Herring, Simply-Thank-you for your service to the community. I recall viewing the notice in ODMP, when your Department announced your passing. Now of the eve of serivces for a fallen officer from my Department(Cpl. Charles Findley) your back on the front page of ODMP. The only reason I can come up with is that true hereo's, they never died or fade away. They (you) know when to step up again and remind us of you who we are and why we do what it is that we do. I took the time again to read all of what has been going on with your family and I respect their loss. To the family, hold onto your memories of Sheila and what she stood for and was all about. I believe this was her calling in life to make your lives better. To cause us to slow down and enjoy and love our families.

To Sheila, my sister in blue, again thank-you. Although I have never met you in life, I feel that I have now and I believe we would have also been good friends. You a beautiful person, with a beautiful and peaceful soul. Watch over your family and co-workers in blue and we will all meet someday again.

Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

July 2, 2008

Dear Sharon and Lexy,
You may remember me but I was a dentist in Detroit where I met Sheila through my business partner Chuck Foster. I was surfing the web when i discovered this and was floored. Sheila was the brightest ray of sunshine. My heart and prayers go out to your whole family.
May God Bless You,
Billy

William L,Smith DMD
Friend

June 25, 2008

Shelia what a great hero you are, I had the opportunity to spend a few days with your twin Sharon (my best friend) I can't stop thinkng of you each time I look at her I see you. We had some good times with the family gatherings, I think how your family has grown with the grand baby and neice and all of excitment you are always somewhere in the conversations, just as you have never left. It truly speaks of the kind of person you really ARE. We all miss you and will never forget you. We Love you!

Janine
Family friend

June 12, 2008

hey mommy, i really miss u. now i know how it feels to be a mom too, its hard but i love it. i finally understand where you were coming from about wanting the best for your child. you were such a good mother to me and i want to be that and more for trey. when i hold him, i show him the pictures of you in the house and he smiles. and when i hold him he stares into space and laughs and smiles and i would swear he sees you and weedies playing with him. he is so beautiful and he still has those blue gray eyes.i wish you could hold him. everyone says he looks just like me and i look like you and auntie so i guess he looks like us. i miss you and love always and forever.


your daughter lexy

June 9, 2008

Auntie it seems since you have been gone things have only got worse I think about everyday and shed a tear for you as well.I miss you more than ever and love so much and wish you were still with us.I just sometimes wish you did not leave me behind but it was gods plan I guess. You will always have a spot in my heart and please save a spot for me.

Bernard Callaway
Nephew

June 7, 2008

THEY say time heals all wounds, but who are THEY? I am waiting it's been over 5 years. Still loving, hurting and missing you as if it were yesterday.

Love Identical Twin Sister
Sharon Atkins

Sharon Atkins

June 4, 2008

I will never forget that night... it still plays in my mind even now as five years have gone by. Amid all of the chaos in the rear of the amblance you asked me, "Will I be alright?" I responded, "you will be just fine". Some would say I was wrong, but you and I know that you are with our Lord and Savior. I pray that your family takes comfort in knowing that you truly are "alright" and are doing "just fine"!

FF/EMT-E Donald Teasley, Jr.
Norfolk Fire/Rescue

May 25, 2008

Sharon - thank you for your kind words to me and my family of Slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9/24/1976. You and I both know what it feels like to have a sibling killed in the line of duty. No words can describe it. It takes many years and even more tears for our broken hearts and shattered lives to mend. Your sis was so beautiful and she gave her life helping others. There is no telling how many more lives Sheila and Randy saved by giving theirs. God bless you and your beautiful family. We are doing well and have moved on but will always remember Randy and all those who have made the ultimate sacrafice; Sheila and too many others who have done the same. God give us peace and dry our tears and calm our fears, and one day we will meet again. Many Blessings to you and yours, Cindy

Cindy, Arkansas
Sister to Slain Officer Randy Basnett, EOW 9-24-1976

May 25, 2008

Sheila,

I remember the day we met. It was after a chase that led into Highland Park from Detroit. You were so friendly. We realized we had a friend in common, Olivia McKinney-Moss. When you came to work in Highland Park during the layoffs from Detroit, you were one of the best partners I'd ever had. Your smile and humor kept us all going. You will always be missed.

Stan Berry (Detective/Retired)
Highland Park, Michigan Public Safety

May 12, 2008

Missing You!!!!

Sharon Atkins
Identical Twin Sis

April 25, 2008