Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sheila, I don't make it to this page very often but when I do it makes me realize that we don't know when or how we are going to leave this earth. I am sadden to see your face on these pages and to read of your families lost but I know of heavens gain. However, forever peace and eternal rest my sister.

Detective/Corporal
RMPD Rocky Mount, NC

My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of P.O. Sheila Patrick-Herring. I had the joy of being trained by Sheila in the Detroit Police Academy (94G). During that time Sheila inspired me to develop a love for duty, that although I no longer share, still thrives inside me to this day. Sheila was the epitome of what a "female" officer should be, contrary to public opinion. I know she's out there running telling someone to "GET UP HERE!!" We'll miss you girl!!

To her oldest daughter, keep moving forward as your mother would want you to.

Shontae Jennings, Former P.O.
Detroit Police Department

God has a special place for police officers...it's in heaven with the rest of the angels.
God bless your family and friends.

Officer Ray Herrera
Sunrise Police Dept., FL

Even as the days pass, the loss of a fellow sister in blue does not get easier. Each day is filled with the "what could have beens" and every drive past the bar where you were slain mkaes me reflect on your family. During this week, National Police Officer Memorial Week, seeing your picture on the news, hearing the 911 tapes from that night bring open the wound so deep again. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten nor will we ever stop praying for the wonderful family you left behind. For the brief time you were with us, you brought us laughter and brightened each day with your smile. As I walk out the doors to work the street at night, your picutre is one of the last things I see and how blessed I feel to have you watching over me.

Anonymous

I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER SHEILA HERRING. IT IS CLEARLY EVIDENT THAT OFFICER HERRING WAS AN OUTSTANDING POLICEWOMAN.
MAY HER BELOVED FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE FACT THAT OFFICER HERRING DID 14 YEARS OF REMARKABLE PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE WORLD OF LAW ENFORCEMENT. LIKE SO MANY OFFICERS YOU PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE TO KEEP THE STREETS SAFE. SLEEP ON OFFICER SHEILA HERRING YOUR WORK HAS BEEN DONE. GOD BLESS.

OFFICER SHEILA P. SANTOS
HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL JAIL (PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA)

I am sad, God bless you. I am from Poland (Europe).

POLAND
POLAND

My condolences to the Herring Family. I am not a policeman, but I have read a number of officers who have lost their lives.

Gary Hunt, London

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

You quickly responded to the call you that most people run from. You did it and paid the ultimate sacrifice. You are a HERO and now an Angel. My prayers are with you, your family and your fellow officers.

Police Officer M. Morales
Redondo Beach Police, CA

Officer Sheila Herring paid the ultimate price for her courage and dedication, she is one of God's policemen and amen and may God take care of her.

Detective (retired)
Atlantic City PD

Sharon,
I'm so soory about your loss. I know it's very difficult for you and yours. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Fern

Fern Stalling

On behalf of the men and women of the Virginia State University Police Department, our thoughts and prayers to the Herring family and the Norfolk Police Department.

Officer Don W. Reichhardt #125
Virginia State University Police Department

The first thing I noticed about you when I met you was your infectious smile. Anyone who knew you would agree that you are and will always be an amazing and beautiful person and friend. I am very thankful to have known you and to have shared as much as I did with you. You weren't just a co-worker and an officer you were my friend. You have left your footprints and smile on my heart and that is how I remember you my friend. I know Heaven was waiting for you with open arms and so is your daughter who was waiting for you as well. You are missed dearly and always loved from your friends here at the Norfolk Airport. We were blessed to have you as part of our family.

Dispatcher Tami Rubin
Norfolk Airport Police

FIRST AND FORMOST I THANK GOD FOR ALLOWING ME TO HAVE OFFICER SHEILA HERRING FOR MY BIG-SISTER. SECOND TO MY BIG-SISTER SHEILA, "THANK YOU FOR BEING A LOVING AND CARING BIG SISTER YOU ARE." I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT THIS WOULD HAPPEN TO YOU; BUT GOD ONLY EXCEPTS THE BEST AND YOU ARE THE BEST. BIG-SISTER SHEILA REJOICE AND REMEMBER YOUR LITTLE-SISTER IS FOREVER GRATEFUL TO HAVE YOU FOR THE BEST AND WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF WHAT A TRUE BIG-SISTER IS TO BE. YOU ARE MY HERO, BIG-SISTER SHEILA. THIRD, TO ALL THOSE OFFICERS OUT THERE: "THANK YOU FOR ALLOW MY BIG-SISTERS SPIRIT LIVE IN YOU AS YOU CONTINUE TO SERVE AND PROTECT."

REMEMBERING MY HERO -- BIG-SISTER SHEILA --
LITTLE-SISTER LISA

LISA CALLAWAY
BABY-SISTER OF OFFICER SHEILA

Shelia, This still doesn't seem to be real. But I believe in THE HIGHER POWERS. And when he called one of his angels I know you had to go. I really enjoyed the times we shared the family gatherings, those moments I will never forget. I know when I see your Twin I will continue to see you. I'm Thankful for that. You will always have a specail place in my heart
Love
Janine and Family

REST IN PEACE SHEILA.....THANK YOU FOR ENCOURAGING ME IN THE ACADEMY. YOU ARE ONE OF GODS ANGELS!!

PO DIANDRE PITTS
DETROIT POLICE DEPT.

This is so tragic. There is no understanding why things like this happen. May God give family, friends & co-workers strength and comfort to get through this.

Becky Jacks
Mother of Officer Julie Jacks EOW 5/6/2002

Sleep well my Sis, you will be missed.

Anonymous

May God bless your family and help them deal with the loss of their loved one. I pray that you are in a better place and I thank you for your service.

Officer
Sunny Isles Beach

My heart goes out to your family and friends as well as to my fellow officers in Norfolk, the Norfolk International Airport PD, the Deroit Police Department, and the United States Marine Corps. Sheila will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace In A Far Better Place.

SPO Mike Ipock
Norfolk Police Department

I lost a sister physically but in my heart you will live on...keep heaven safe for your brothers and sisters yet to follow....you are still loved by us all

Ptl. S. McGee
Hampton Police division

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 Herring 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

Never Forgotten.

1658
Knoxville Police Department, TN

I'd like to offer my deepest condolences to the Herring family. I cannot imagine the pain and heartache that you are all experiencing. I did not know Officer Herring, though she was a police officer just as I am, everday we all take the ultimate risk of not coming home, we love our job, there is nothing else that we can see ourselves doing. I pray that somehow, someway another name is not added to this painfully long list of the fallen men and women in blue.

Officer R.R. Hurtado
Columbia Police Dept. -S.C.

Officer Herring,
Although you were not present to receive the award, Tidewater American Legion Post 327, at their annual Law and Order Night, bestowed the Title of Norfolk Police Officer of the Year 2003 on You and Officer Jim Gilbert.
I'm sure you were on patrol watching and listening to our program, so you know how that decision was made.
It's too late to say this to you, but to all the Uniformed Public Safety personnel, I would say, my comments from the 2002 -
"From those of us who wore the uniform in defense of our country, we salute those of you who wear the uniform in defense of our communities"
My condolences to your familes - immediate and uniformed.
John M. Schenk, Sr
Past District/Post Commander
The American Legion, Norfolk, Va

Past 2nd District Commander
The American Legion