Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God rest in this trying time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends, family and the Otero County Sheriff's Dept.

Broward County Florida Multi-Agency Honor Guard

December 20, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Hedman's family, friends and co-workers. May God surround you with his peace and comfort. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

December 20, 2004

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 Hedman 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.

December 20, 2004

TO the family,friends and co-workers of Deputy Hedman, we all will share your pain, the family of Law Enforcement officers all hurt when we lose a brother or sister officer. You will be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Deputy Hedman, you are a true Hero!

Cpl.David Hazlett/#206
Berry Hill P.D.C-Detail/Nashville,Tn.

December 20, 2004

The only thing necessary for the triumph of Evil is for good men to do nothing!

Edmund Burke

I didn’t know him, but he was a friend just the same. A brother I never met, but will one day. When we became Peace Officers we knew we would be fighting what others fear, but we were young and believed we were supermen. In truth we are only God’s sheep dogs, watching his flock. Sleep well brother Robert, for I know you are sleeping angels.

God bless Robert Hedman, his family and friends.

Bill White, Detective
Phoenix Police Department/O.C.B.

Bill White #2950, Detective
Phoenix Police Department

December 20, 2004

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.

Today, December 20, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Robert Hedman who died in the line of duty just two days ago.

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

Deputy Hedman's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

December 20, 2004

You are with God and your Family Now and Forever. Peace be with us all.

State Trooper
New Jersey State Police

December 20, 2004

may GOD bless you and keep you safe now that you patrol the streets of heaven. you will never be forgotten.
to the family and friends may GOD help you through this and comfort your hearts. another hero has been called home to protect and await our coming. our prayers are with you. your fellow brother in LE.

Sgt. J. Perea
Los Lunas Police dept. Los Lunas NM

December 20, 2004

To and for my Department,

My prayers! Always as our fellow brother-in-arms has fallen beside us! To his family, know that he was a hero and always will be. To his partner, our prayers are with you for having to go through this, but know you are not alone. I am proud to work for and stand beside such heroes! To our extended fellow brothers and sisters in arms thank you for writing on this page and understanding our loss. It's always hard when something like this happens. To all of you who do this job day in and out, BE SAFE, GOD BLESS, and take care!

Reserve Deputy Mark Casadei
Otero County Sheriff's Office

December 20, 2004

May God bless you, your family, friends and co-workers. Thank you for your sacrifice...you are a true hero.

Linda
sister of S/A Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

December 20, 2004

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 Robert Hedman's family, friends, and co-workers with the Otero County Sheriff's Department.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. The watch is ours now.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

December 20, 2004

Rest well sir, you will not be forgotten....

Tpr D McGuckin
Michigan State Police # 38

December 20, 2004

Deputy Hedman,
May God bless you as you now patrol the streets of Heaven. Thank you for your service and may you find peace in your new home.

To the family and Fellow department members of Otero County,
We stand with you in grief. may God hold you all close through this terrible time. I will pray for you. A HERO has been taken from us and we will NEVER forget his service to his community and our country. God Bless you.
Your Brother in LE

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office (MI)

December 20, 2004

Rest in Peace. You're now a blue angel.

Police Officer
Illinois

December 20, 2004

Deputy Hedman, you, your family and your Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

Warrior.

Patrolman
Albuquerque Police Department

December 20, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of this courageous and outstanding police officer. May God give them strength and faith to carry on. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God” - Matthew 5:9

Sean Hoover
Ft. Myers Police Department

December 20, 2004

My deepest condolences to Deputy Hedman's family, friends and fellow officers. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace my brother.

Deputy Don Cherry
Jackson County Sheriff's Dept, Michigan

December 20, 2004

On behalf of the men and women of Industry Sheriff's Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Hedman. Having lost Deputy Michael Arruda earlier this year (EOW 06-15-04), we know all too well the pain and reality of losing one of our own. Take comfort from knowing your extended law enforcement family grieves with you.

Industry Sheriff's Station
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

December 20, 2004

Always to be remembered as a hero.

Constable
CP Rail Police

December 20, 2004

Rest easy brother, the watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

December 20, 2004

Rest Easy Brother Robert, the Watch is Ours Now and Yours was with Honor. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

APD #128
Altoona Police Dept. Altoona, Pa

December 20, 2004

May Deputy Hedman's family find peace and comfort in our beautiful Lord. Im sorry for their loss. Thank you Deputy Hedman. Godspeed.

Senior Patrol Agent
US Border Patrol

December 20, 2004

Rest in peace Deputy Hedman

Pennsylvania State Trooper

December 20, 2004

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.

God bless you and your family Deputy Hedman, you are patrolling in a better place now! keep watching over us, we will take over from here!! you are 10-42 for the final time, BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!

Justin W Yohe, Dispatcher
Indiana State Police, Fort Wayne

December 20, 2004

God bless and rest in peace, brother. Dulcius ex Asperis.

Michael Ferguson, Instructor
East Texas Police Academy

December 20, 2004