Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Gilbert -
Today we remember you especially as it has been one year since you made the ultimate sacrifice. I am saddened by the fact that you had to leave your family so soon, but I know you left them with lots of love and were a hero in their hearts. Soon you will be honored at Police Week in D.C. What an honor that will be! I will do my best to help your family along in any way that I possibly can. Please remember to watch over them from above; they will need you the most today and in the coming month. Thank you for giving your life to protect mine and so many others'. Tell Cole I say hello and that I miss him with all my heart and soul.

Family -
You know I am thinking about you today, and every day of course. I cannot wait to meet up with you all again in D.C. You have my number if you need ANYTHING - even to vent or scream or just let tears stream down your face. It's not an easy road, but you will get through today and many more, and I will be with you if you'll let me be. ALLISON, I know you just had a birthday but I wasn't sure exactly what day. I can't imagine how difficult that must have been for you, sweetie. Your daddy loves you, hon. Take care, and like I said, PLEASE do not hesitate to call.

Love to all~
Jessi

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Cole Martin EOW 4.25.03

May 2, 2005

On this the anniversary of your death, I salute you Sgt Gilbert.

Keep watch over your families.

Gone but never forgotten!

Michigan

May 2, 2005

Jimmy, its been exactly one year since I saw and talked to you. I did not realize it until I was talking to a girlfriend telling her about you. She asked me why are you thinknig about him today? I paused and looked at the calender. I then realized that this date was the last date I saw you. You releived me at the Golf Tournament. May second marks one year, and brother I still havent gotten over you. You were a great man jimmy, I am sure you are an even better angel. Your LT always Mo.

Captain Maurice L. Holmes
Lithonia Police Dept.

April 28, 2005

Allison (and all):

I have been thinking about you a lot lately. I hope you are feeling some peace, if that is possible at this time of year. I know you are coming up on the "one year anniversary"...I am approaching the two...I dread it, but I know the Lord will give me the strength to make it through somehow as he will you. Al - I called you the other week...hope you got the message. I hope to see you at the Memorial Ride in ATL. LOVE TO ALL...and I know Jimmy is watching over ALL of you guys!!

~jessi ;)

Jessi Garger
Cole Martin's fiancee

April 12, 2005

Hey daddy. I just wanted to say I love you and I am thinking about you. I really miss you! It's almost my birthday and this will be the first year out of 18 that you want be there. And then 3 days later it will 1 year since your accident. It is really hard because I miss ya so much! Well just keep wantching over us! I love you and miss you!
Love always,
Allison

Allison Gilbert
Daughter

April 5, 2005

May the Lord Bless your family Sgt. Gilbert and watch over me and our fellow Officers..rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Chris Sutcliff
Perry PD, Perry, Ga.

April 1, 2005

Happy Easter Daddy! I miss you so much. Please take care of Chuck and Cole! I meet Coles Fiancee Jessi, she is a really sweet lady. Please take care of all of the other fallen officers and their families! I Love You and Miss You!

Love Always,
Daddy's Girl

Allison Gilbert
Daughter

March 27, 2005

Jimmy,
I just met most of your family...you have lots of love from those you had to leave behind. Please watch over your children from Heaven...they still need their daddy. Send your wife some Heavenly hugs...she could use your support, too. And give your momma and sisters lots and lots of love to get them through all this. I consider it an honor and a privilege to have met these "survivors" today, and they have all touched my life for eternity. Please say hello to my fiance, Cole...keep him in shape up there! I hope to spend some more time getting to know your loving, loyal family especially at Police Week this May. What an amazing officer, friend, father, and husband you must have been to have left behind such love.

Allison~ Call me if you need me...I MEAN IT!

Pat~ Same goes to you!

Joanne (and Jimmy's sisters)~ I will constantly be praying for God to ease your pain and heartache. I can't imagine losing a child. Know that ALL of us hurt when there is a line of duty death, though...it is just different love.

Jessi Garger
Fiancee of Cole Martin EOW 4/25/03

March 19, 2005

Please take care of Chuck for me and tell him I Love and Miss Him. He is a great man and will make you laugh all the time(most of his good jokes he got from me). I miss him so bad it hurts me every minute. My sympathies to your family, you are a strong loving family and I wish you the best.

Rachel Andrews
Girlfriend of Officer "Chuck" Haist of HCPD

March 18, 2005

I have heard alot of good about this man.From being a wonderful father to being a good cop.My prayers go out to your children.

February 27, 2005

Daddy, Only God know why you were taken from us! But now Ga and the Henry County Police Department has lost another one like you. Charles Haist, Daddy take care of him and his family. Because I know exactly what they are going through because I lost you. Daddy you are my insperation, my everything! I would be lost if I didn't have you and God helping me out everyday! Daddy we all miss ya so much!
Austin is growing up so talk and really becoming a fine young man. And little Sarah is just growing so much and looks so much like you! I can see you in all of us! There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you! I wonder what you are thinking about? I try to watch what I do because I won't to make you pround and happy! I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU so much that it isn't even funny! Well Pat moved out of the house that we were all living in on May 4, 2004 never knowing what was going to happen on that next Sunday morning (May 5, 2005)the day we all lost our hero! Well everyone chiped in and helped get your and our dream house finished! I mean you have been working on that house since Austin and I were little kids. Well Daddy-O I MISS ya and I LOVE you very much!! And I can't wait till the Good Lord calls me home to be with you!
I LOVE YOU!
LOVE ALWAYS,
DADDY'S GIRL!

Daughter, Allison Gilbert

February 19, 2005

Henry Co. PD Officer Chuck Haist was laid to rest today. Jimmy & Chuck, two country boys with two great smiles. Jimmy, take Chuck under your wing and show him the way.

Officer K E Phelps #110 (former HCPD Off
Clayton State University Police Dept

February 19, 2005

Jimmy,
We have another fallen Brother that has been taken away from us. Look after Chuck and show him the Godly streets of our home. I love you and miss you.

Sgt. M A Cash

Sgt. Mike Cash
Henry County Police Department

February 19, 2005

Sgt, look after Chuck and keep him straight. There again maybe he'll keep you straight. I miss you very much. I know someday we will all see each other again. Until then I'll continue to strive to do the best that I can, just as you taught me.

Detective Sam Cox
Henry County Police Georgia

February 17, 2005

Rest in peace, brother. You have passed the sword and we will continue to carry it with pride, honor and integrity until we, too, are called Home to walk an eternal beat in Paradise.
Continue to watch over your family and keep them safe. As your anniversary in Heaven nears, let them find solace in knowing that you are a hero and now a guardian angel.

"...it is not how he died that made him a hero, but rather in how he lived."

Godspeed!

A Squad
Woodbridge PD CT

February 17, 2005

Uncle Jimmy,

It's taken me a long time to write to you. Well it's taken a long time to accept the fact that you're gone. It just doesn't seem real. Everyone says, "Don't question Fate" and "Everything happens for a reason"; but it's taken along time to stop asking so many questions and realize that GOD must of needed you a whole lot. A lot more than I'll ever know or understand. It's a wonderful feeling to call you my Uncle; A man that touched so many peoples hearts and lives, and a man looked up to and admired by so many. I have so many wonderful memories of you that I cherish every day. When I first moved to Henry County I was afraid to be so far away from home; but you told me not to worry that you or one of your officers would be checking on me every night. After that I was never afraid at night because I knew you were just around the corner. Thank you for being there for me that morning of my terrible wreck in February. Everyone said I shouldn't have made it out alive. I believe in Angels and I know there was one in the car with me that morning. You had just gotten off and got home in bed when you got the call. You didn't hesitate to get up and go to where my car was and find my license for the officer working my wreck and come straight to the hospital where you stayed until I was released with a few stitches and a broke wrist. I wish that same angel had been with you that morning but God sent a different one to ride with you. Every time I get into my car now you know I always ask you to ride with me and keep me safe, and I know you're there. You were a great father to Allison, Austin, and Sarah. They miss you so much. But don't worry, we're taking care of them as you would want us to. We are all going to make sure Sarah knows what a great man you were and how much you loved her. Keep Watch over us and drop in from time to time. Tell PawPaw I miss him and I love him. I think of ya'll everyday. I miss you more than you will ever know and I love you so much. I am so grateful to have had you as my uncle and a part of my life. It's not the same without you here. I know that you are one of God's Soldiers now and I await the wonderful day we meet again. Until then, I miss and love you dearly.

Love Always,
Natalie

Niece, Natalie Ann Fincher

January 6, 2005

Uncle Jimmy we miss you so much. I will never forget the Christmas we spent together. I will never forget the first time You and Pat and Allison and Austin came to see our new house and when yall went up stairs me and BJ and Travis broke my bed and we got the wrost spanking ever. I love you Uncle Jimmy.
Love always Bethany Fincher

Bethany Fincher

December 2, 2004

I worked with Sgt. Gilbert for about five years. Many hours we spent talking of old stories and things we can do to make a better change for the citizens of Henry County. I hope I can continue to honor him by taking from our times and putting into use for the citizens what we dreamed of.

November 25, 2004

You are missed more than you could ever
know. You were a special son, brother, husband, father and friend.

I'm honored to have had you as a member
of my family. I know that even though
you're not here in body, your spirit
will always be here looking after Allison, Austin and Sarah guiding them through life. You taught them well and set an example that they can draw from all their lives. We love you and miss you, but know God needed another Angel for his "force".

Gran Gran

November 17, 2004

To a true HERO!! Jimmy, words can't describe the feelings or emotions that flow through my heart, since the world lost you.You were a special man, and a top-notch officer. You worked hard everyday to help make the world a better place, starting at home with your family, and flowing out into your community. You were a very giving and caring person, with and without the badge, not only to those who knew you but to those all around you. You gave of yourself unconditionally and will always be remembered for the kindness you showed and the love you gave each person whose life you entered. You gave me the most wonderful gift anyone could: Allison and Austin. For that, I will be eternally grateful. Losing you once was hard, but losing you from my life completely is almost unbearable. Rest in Peace knowing you did your best, and be our ANGEL now for those left behind. God Bless !!Always, Andi

Andi Lambert EMT

November 14, 2004

There has only been two people in my life that have made a lasting impact. There is no doubt in my mind that you are one of the two. You were an excellent role model and father, and I could only wish to be half the man you were. I miss you Sgt.Gilbert and think about you often.

Chuck Pearson
Baghdad,Iraq

November 14, 2004

Jimmy, Just passing by and wanted to let you know I am thinking about you and your family. Take Care.

Officer Kimberly E. Phelps
CCSU PD

October 28, 2004

Daddy,
Only God knows why you were taken from us. It's so amazing to see how many pepole have written in here about you! It touches me so much to see how much everyone cares for all of us. I wish you were here so much! There isn't a day that goes by that I dont think about you. I wish you were here to see me graduate and to one day walk me down the asle. But I know that when the Lord calls me home I will see you again. I miss you and love you very much!

Love Always,
Daddy's Girl
Jennifer Allison Gilbert

Allison Gilbert

October 25, 2004

SARG, I was on patrol this morning when I met a man that told me a story of you. He and his seven year old son met you at the KellyTown food store. His son asked to get in the patrol car. He said you let him in the back and told that he never wanted to be there again. Then you let him in the front to play with the lights and siren. It made his son's day. The man said that no other Officer would have been so friendly to his son. Before he parted he shed a tear and said you were a great person. You are my inspiration for doing this job, I will "59", when the time comes...............

Officer J. Fincher
Henry County Police Department

October 6, 2004

WE SHARE THE SAME NAME..REST IN PEACE WALKING THE BEAT IN HEAVEN...

POLICE OFFICER JAMES H. GILBERT
COLUMBUS OHIO DIVISION OF POLICE

August 26, 2004