Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God bless, brother. You will not be forgotten. To be taken like you were....God had a plan. May He hold your family and friends and may everyone know that another hero is gone.

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

October 10, 2003

My fiance, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Kevin did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Kevin be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Deputy Sherwood's family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his family. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. 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. Just know that my thoughts are with you.

Please accept my condolences on behalf of the McElderry family and remember that Kevin 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!) From reading the many reflections posted here, I am certain Kevin 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 (Drakesville, IA)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis McElderry - EOW (01/03/03)

October 10, 2003

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF DS KEVIN SHERWOOD.

Anonymous

October 10, 2003

My fellow brother,

Rest In Peace. Your memory will live on forever. We all know that you will guide us and protect us from above. My prayers goes out to you and your family. May God Bless You!

Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security

October 10, 2003

My condolence to the family, friends and to the members of the Clare County Sheriff's Department. The loss is so great to hold the line. Thank you brother. You will not be forgotten.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

October 10, 2003

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

October 10, 2003

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. WE'LL TAKE OVER THE WATCH IN YOUR NAME.

PTLM
CPD, NY

October 10, 2003

The family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sherwood are in my prayers. Not a day will go by that you will not think of him, but remember all the good times and the difference he made in the world. It will help. Rest in peace Deputy Sherwood.

HM

October 10, 2003

Yet another hero has had their life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sherwood. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

October 10, 2003

Rest in peace brother. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Kevin and his family, as well as our brother and sisters at Clare County Sheriffs Dept.

kent county sheriff dept.

October 10, 2003

My prayers and deepest condolences are with
your Department, and especially with the friends
and family of your fallen hero. Stay strong,
stay focused, and make SURE that Deputy Sherwood
will never be forgotten.
Mike Bradford; Tallahassee Police Dept., Ret.

Invest. Mike Bradford-Ret
Tallahassee Police Dept.

October 10, 2003

Rest in peace blue angel.

Shannon
concerned citizen

October 10, 2003

I salute you, Deputy Sherwood. We who are left behind pick up the torch and carry on. Rest in peace, brother.

Friend of Patrolman Sean Laura EOW 9-20-97 1930 HRS

Patrolman Samuel Harris #528
Markham (IL) Police Department

October 10, 2003

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family.

LT. JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

October 10, 2003

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Sherwood,
I am so sorry to read about your loss. My heart hurts for you.
I wish I could do something to help ease your pain. There are no words that I can say to you to make things easier, I have been in your shoes and I know how terrible it hurts, I am sorry!!! Lean on God, He will comfort you!! Another angel got his wings. Remember God only takes the best. Thank you Deputy Sherwood for a job well done. You will not be forgotten.
Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of Officer S. Linen, CA Highway Patrol, EOW 8/12/01

October 9, 2003

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 Deputy Sherwood 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

October 9, 2003

From your fellow brothers and sisters in law enforcement in Virginia all of our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Sherwood. Rest in peace brother.

Officer T.K. Kehoe
Chesterfield Co. VA

October 9, 2003

Let me take a moment to express my deepest sypathy to the family of Deputy Sherwood. May the Lord give you peace in this troubled time.

To the Sheriff, Deputies and civilian employees of Clare County, Thank you for your service. We appreciate what you do for us. Deputy Sherwood, very likely saved an innocent motorist life. He did his duty, without hesitation, and for this he is a real hero.

To all that read this who may not know: Never linger in the left lane. If someone is driving the wrong way, he will likely be in the left lane. If he has been drinking, he may be traveling without lights. I have personally had a near miss last february, it saddens me greatly to hear that this Deputy was involved in this type of accident.

May the Lord Bless and keep Deputy Sherwood, and may He cause his face to shine upon him

FR Gublo #1700 Richmond Virginia PD 198
Sebewaing, MI

October 9, 2003

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, October 9, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Kevin Sherwood who died on this date just hours ago ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Deputy Sherwood's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

October 9, 2003

God Speed Deputy. May your family both immediate and Law Enforcement find peace in knowing that you are a warrior and that you were doing what you loved, Protecting the citizens of Clare County. My prayers are with you and your loved ones in this very difficult time.

D/S Bobby Robinson
Osceola County Sheriffs Office

October 9, 2003

Rest in Peace....My prayers for the family and the Dept'

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama k-9 Handler

Constable Dave Austin

October 9, 2003

May God Bless You and Your family
Deputy Sheriff Kevin Sherwood
Thank You Sir for your service
and sacrifice.

Deputy Constable LC Downing
Wharton County Texas Pct 2

October 9, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with the Sherwood family.

Lieutenant David Rothe
Bad Axe Police Department

October 9, 2003

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Kevin Sherwood's family, friends and co-workers with the Clare County Sheriff's Department.

God Bless. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

October 9, 2003

May God be with your family, friends and department during this time. Knowing that Sheriff Sherwood devoted his life to serving others showes what kind of human being his was. May the rest of our officers stay safe. God Bless.

Peggy Maher-Dreher
Sister of Patrick Maher EOW 8-02-03

October 9, 2003