Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Hedman. 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 to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

December 20, 2004

Rest in Peace, Deputy Hedman...and may God give comfort to your loved ones.

Policeman's 23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,
His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;
He makes me walk through streets of crime,
But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,
And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"
He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,
For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door,
I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;
For Thou art with me every step of the way,
As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,
As I work daily among life's enemies;
He gives me authority to uphold the law,
And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,
Each day of my life through eternity;
As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"
When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun
Author Unknown

Mother of a Police Officer

December 20, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 20, 2004

I have a vacation home in the Cloudcroft area and have always found the area to be beautiful and peaceful. Now the mad crazy world has entered paradise.
RIP my brother.

Detective
Burbank (CA) PD

December 20, 2004

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

December 20, 2004

When a hero is lost the hearts of everyone who knows and loves someone in law enforcement breaks for the family and friends that must try to make sense of the tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Deputy Hedman. May the Lord hold your hand and guide you through this terrible time. I hope knowing that your loved one died a hero will one day be a comforting thought.

Wife of a LEO
Albuquerque, NM

December 20, 2004

You died a hero. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family, friends and fellow officers. Rest in peace sir.

Captain Robert W. Cannon; Retired
Vermilion County, Illinois Sheriff's Dept.

December 20, 2004

Deputy Hedman, you are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. P. Sperandeo, Officer A. Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept.. LA

December 20, 2004

Words cannot began to express the sorrow that comes from Deputy Hedman's death. Members of the Bristol Police Department know your grief. Mark Vance EOW 11/27/04. Deputy Hedman you did make a difference and your county and state are better because of you. Rest easy now brother and please watch over us as we continue your fight.

" THE WICKED FLEE WHEN NO MAN PURSUETH BUT THE RIGHTEOUS ARE BOLD AS A LION" - Proverbs 28:1

PSO Robert Caudill
Bristol TN Police Dept

December 20, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Hedman , his family and friends as we mourn his sacrifice . God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

December 20, 2004

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Deputy Robert Hedman.
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law
enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communitites.
Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

December 20, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers my paryers are with you. There isn't much anyone can say that will help at this time. Just remember all of the good times, I know there were lots. The thing that helped me the most was knowing Clint loved being a police officer and would not have traded places with anyone.
Deputy Hedman your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Robert, look Clint up for me tell him we miss him and Merry Christmas...

Connie Barker
Mother of P.O.Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

December 20, 2004

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

December 20, 2004

Rest In Peace Brother

Ofc Newhouse
Tallahassee Police Department

December 20, 2004

Deputy Hedman, it is now time for you to walk a beat on heavens streets for you have done your time in hell. May God Bless the family and co-workers of Deputy Hedman, a true American Hero.

Cpl. E.J. Nelson
Tulsa Police Department

December 20, 2004

America lost another hero today, Deputy Hedman, RIP sir, you are a Hero, go patrol the streets of heaven. to the friends and family..please have confort in knowing that deputy hedman died a hero, saving someone he swore to protect. we will meet him again one day.

Sgt. W. M. Riley
Aragon GA PD

December 20, 2004

I try to check this site every day in hopes that another Hero has not fallen. To confirm our worst thoughts, you put your life on the line so others may live. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. For that, you will live forever in the hearts of your peers, loved ones, and for all those whom you helped in your life. Rest easy, your beat is now in heaven.

Melissa S.
Friend of Jake Larid EOW 8/18/04

December 20, 2004

Your heroism and sacrifice will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace and may your family rest knowing that you died a hero, protecting your community, your country and the rule of law and order so that others may live in peace. I've been to Cloudcroft many times and have worked with Undersheriff Plotner on several assignments. I never had the honor to meet you, but someday I will, with God's Grace.

Detective
El Paso PD

December 20, 2004

Police Officers Prayer

Dear Lord, When I am Summoned to a Call
To Aid My Fellow Man,
Give me the Strength and Courage
To do the best I can

Enable me to stop a crime or useless waste of life,
and prevent a violation
of any human right.

Guide me in my duty Lord,
that I may be alert
to try to keep the innocent,
from ever being hurt.

I have taken an oath
to protect and serve,
and I will give the best in me
to guard every citizen,
and protect his life and property.

And Lord, If I must lose my life
please protect my fellow officers,
my family and my wife.

Amen

God bless you, you made the ultimate sacrifice. Peace be with you.

Officer R Newberry
Tallahassee Police Department

December 20, 2004

You are hero, RIP and may God bless you and your family.

Special Agent
Diplomatic Security Service

December 20, 2004

This is a sad loss for New Mexico. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Cameron Reeves
Future New Mexico Police Officer

December 20, 2004

Fellow brother, May you rest in peace now. Now we have the watch and you have the honor of God's watch in heaven. To your family, may God rest his comforting hand upon you. Know that Deputy Hedman is our hero. No words can comfort you but look to the Lord and he will. It breaks my heart to come to the Officer Down page and see that another brother has paid the price of life by doing good by the people they protect. He died doing God's work and there is no higher honor. May God bless you and bless all the men and women who does the work of the Lord. Rest now brother, we will take on your burdens.

Cpl. Kevin Clendenen
Blount County Sheriff's Office

December 19, 2004

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon
concerned citizen

December 19, 2004

Deputy Hedman, may God Bless your family during their time of sorrow. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice, and may you rest in peace.

P.O. Pinter
WPD

December 19, 2004

REST IN PEACE BROTHER,ITS A SHAME THESE THINGS HAVE TO HAPPEN.MAY YOUR MEMORY AN SERVICE NEVER FADE; FOR THE DEDICATION AN SACRIFICE YOU PROVIDED TO THE FOLKS OF OTERO COUNTY.

SGT RON BUCHHOLZ
SANDOVAL COUNTY SHERIFF NM.

December 19, 2004