Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As I looked at the ODMP page today, I was deeply saddened to see 3 new names added to the list of heroes. I have read the reflections and tears fall. Officer Herring-Patrick was just doing her job, probably just trying to get in her 8 hours, tell a few stories, laugh at some other officers jokes, and serve her community. It's a sad reminder that a vest will not ensure that you will make it home at the end of the day. Please be careful out there. Recently, our agency also lost an officer who was shot and killed while wearing his vest. It's hard to understand, but, the rest of us must go on. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was touched by the life of Officer Herring-Patrick. From the reflections that I have read, she seemed like she was a shining star in the sky of Blue. I will think of you, your family, and co-workers and pray for their peace of mind. Please watch over the rest of us, we need all the angels helping us that we can get.

Deputy Faith Hill
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

The pain of the loss of Officer Herring-Patrick is felt by all who stand in the blue line. For the family and friends the pain and sorrow of this great loss words can not ease. Lean on our Lord and he will comfort you and love you through the loss. Take your rest Officer you have earned it. May the Lord bless and protect those who are still standing on the line.

Sgt. R. Van Krevelen 643 (ret)
surviving Father of
OHP Trp. C. Van Krevelen J952 EOW 11-28-02

Sgt. R.Van Krevelen ret
Enid Police Enid Okla.

God Bless you Officer Herring-Patrick. Please watch over us all. Your a hero, and will be missed.
May your family and co-workers find comfort in keeping your memories alive. God Speed...

LEO Wife
NJ

Dear family and friends,
Sitting in my quiet time this morning, I prayed for you. As this storm rushes over you let us, your extended family hold you up strong. I am so very sorry you are having to walk this road but I promise you we are walking along side you, in front of you and behind you to get you through. Our deepest sympathies and our love above all.

Cathy Hill
surviving spouse Deputy Barrett Hill
e.o.w. 12/4/00
He died protecting those he didn't even know.

My sincere condolences are respecfully extended to her twin sister and
family.

News of her death reached us here in Detroit quickly.

Her death, is tragic and unwarranted.

Blessings to her family- from a former highschool mate.

S. Watkins

Deepest sympathy to the family of yet another law-enforcement officer.May God grant you peace.

Anonymous

may the hearts that you touched be remembered by the way that you led your life. may you rest in peace for now you are in a better place.

inspector p.a. gust
united states customs service

To the family, friends and coworkers of Officer Herring-Patrick may God be with you all in this time of loss, and to Officer Herring-Patrick many thanks for the great job you did and please continue your watch from above now. Rest in peace.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Azure, EOW 08/06/2002

My heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Sheila Herring-Patrick. I was fortunate enough to have her as my Defensive Tactics instructor while at the Detroit Police Academy in '94. Immediately, I was impressed with her knowledge, motivation and energy. She was a former Marine (as I am) and it was clearly evident where her leadership skills came from. Rest in peace Officer Patrick, you've touched many a police officer's lives. You will never be forgotten. Semper Fidelis...(Always Faithful)..

Anonymous

My sister in arms, you have made such an impact upon all the law enforcement family with your courage and your dedication to a profession which most people only dream of being able to do. May god keep you in his care.Prayer,strength and comfort in tragic times such as these are a godsend. My sincere condolences to your loved ones. Rest In Peace.

Merrill W. Riou,Jr. Detective
Palm Beach County Sheriffs

Sheila,

Rest in peace, I'll always remember your beautiful smile, and the energy you shared with those that came in contact with you. Glad to have known you during our time together on the Detroit Police Department. This is truly a loss for law enforcement throught the country. I'll keep your family in my prayers.

Lt. Raphael Washington
Detroit Police Dept

You have earned your wings of gold. May you rest in peace in a far better place. To your family and co-workers may you find some peace as my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless.

Det. M. Mills
Kent County Sheriff Dept.

We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Police Officer Sheila Herring-Patrick. Mine and my family's condolences go to her family, friends and colleagues. They are in our hearts and in our minds at this time.

Sadly, those who remain, must shuffle together to close the gap in the Thin Blue Line caused by her passing. May this Heroine never be forgotten.

Sincerely,

Ryk.
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Sen. Constable J.R.TRAEGER
South Australia Police (retired)

I was fortunate enough to have met Shelia as a member of the class of 99C of the Hampton Roads Regional Academy of Criminal Justice, where I was one of her staff instructors. I will always remember how her smile would light up a room. It was very apparent how much she loved her chosen profession. It was an honor to have known Shelia, and a blessing to have called her a friend. God bless you, I will truly miss you.

Officer Wayne Verdaasdonk
Newport News Police Department, Va

It is indeed a sad day whenever I come to this site and find another name listed. Today that name is Officer Herring-Patrick. At a time when most people run the other way, Officer Herring-Patrick did her job and ran towards the trouble. Unfortunately, even though she was wearing her vest it wasn't enough to save her. God Bless you, Officer Herring-Patrick...your sacrifice will never be forgotten!!!

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Herring-Patrick, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anonymous

I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family of Officer Herring-Patrick. My heart goes out to you and my heart goes out to the officers that have continue to serve the community that you made the ultimate sacrifice for. Rest in peace and go with GOD my sister in the thin blue line.

Officer B D Birkmeyer
Old Dominion University Police

Here it is the 16th of a new year and your are the fifth to go. Help watch over those who fight the fight and may God bless your family and friends.

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

From all of us at the Richmond PD...Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Sgt. Mac
Richmond Police

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Herring-Patrick family and the officers of the Norfolk Police Department over the tragic loss of Officer Sheila Herring-Patrick. Another sister in blue has been taken from us and now will be with St. Michael and his angels as they patrol the streets of Heaven. May God bless the Herring-Patrick family during this tragic time. May our sister Sheila rest in peace. Never forget the fallen hero!

Ofcr. Dan Winger, Ret.
LBCCPD

We have all lost a friend, fellow officer, sister and most of all, A hero. My Prayers are with the family and the department. Officer Herring-Patrick is on a much better beat now. I hope this will never happen again, but it is going too. We live and work on a battle field. May God bless, my prayers are with you. You WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN OFFICER PATRICK

Deputy Sheriff
Newport News, VA

To the Norfolk Police Department, family, and friends of Officer Herring-Patrick. On behalf of the Newport Police Department, and myself. Please accept our most sincere condolences. At one time, I only left these "Reflections" to officers in my home state of Tennessee, but pain and loss do not know jurisdictional boundaries. May God comfort all.

Sincerely,
Lt. Mike Hansel
Newport P.D. - TN

Lt. Mike Hansel
Newport Police Department - TN

May God bless Officer Herring-Patrick and may she rest in peace. Your family and fellow officers are in the thoughts prayers of the blue line here in upstate NY. Another fallen officer, another HERO lost, another sad, sad day for America.

A Brother in Blue

Ptlm
CPD

I was shocked to hear of this tragic death. I and my family's prayers are with the fallen officer's family. It is a senseless tradgedy.I am sure she passed on to a greater reward and that she was doing what she loved. God Bless her and keep her under his loving embrace.

Deputy Sheriff
Richmond City Sheriff's Office

Another wonderful person taken from us by an ignorant low-life. We've all seen the dispicable behavior of drunks who stumble outside of bars, and thanks to angels like Officer Herring-Patrick, we can all feel safer. To her family and friends, I share your anger and offer my thoughts and prayers to you. Well done, officer.

Pat
Police Explorer, Maryland

Officer Herring-Patrick you are a hero and will live on through the many men and women that do the job every day. This is a very sad story and my condolences go out to the Norfolk Police Department and the officers family.

Exp. Kyle Matlock
Huber Heights Police Dept., Ohio