Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Herbert and to the Police Officers and Staff of the Lawrence Police Department

Portage Police Department, IN

March 7, 2005

On behalf of my department, I wish to send our deepest gratitude for Officer Herbert. Our Prayers will be with you, your family and co-workers during this time of mourning. May God Bless You All.

Chief Roger Green
Kibler Police Department Kibler Arkansas

March 7, 2005

....God Bless you and your supreme sacrafice in this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Ofc. Herbert, your family and your co-workers of the Lawrence Police Dept.
God Speed!

Broward County Florida Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard

March 7, 2005

I HAVE A HERO....

I have a Hero,
This person is one who gets dressed for work each day just like everyone else
I have a Hero,
Who kisses their spouse and children before they leave for work not knowing if they will return at the end of the day to hold them once again
I have a Hero,
Who must confort the scared, console the troubled, and protect even the gulity
I have a Hero,
Who arrives to a situation where a child has been killed and must remember that the suspect has "rights"
I have a Hero,
That puts on a uniform each day with a vow to Serve and Protect
I have a Hero,
Who was killed in the Line of Duty today, and with him a part of America died
I have a Hero,
Who goes by the name of Police Officer....

May God Bless all of Our Fallen Brothers and Sisters in Blue. While we honor the lives of those no longer with us.-Your Brothers
Put-in-Bay Police
Ohio

Officer
Put-in-Bay Police

March 7, 2005

My condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of this Officer. May God grant you peace during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Officer Herbert...Thank You for your service.

A Hero In The Night
Next time a cop stops you because you are driving too fast,
Remember he saved you from that day being your last.
When you think he's picking on someone,
Why not think of what they could have done?
Next time you call him a name,
Would he have called you the same?
How would you feel to see a child beaten black and blue?
And knowing there is not much you can really do.
You can arrest them and hope they stay in jail,
But, too many times it doesn't work that well.
To see the face of someone right before they die,
When he can't but all he wants to do is cry.
To break up a fight, knowing later it will be worse,
And from his help, all that came was him being cursed.
To know that people don't respect what he chose to do,
But day after day, he's out there to protect people like you.
To see drugs sold to a child younger than his own,
Makes his heart ache and long for his home.
The job has no glamour, doesn't even pay well,
He does it because he cares for more than himself.
He cares for you and he cares for me,
He's out there hoping we will all see.
He took a path not many would take,
And he chose it for our sake.
He's a remarkable soul, a Hero in the Night,
When all is well, he's not in sight.
But, if you ever need him, he'll be right there,
Not just because he's a cop but because he cares.
Author Unknown

B. Bell/Mother of a Police Officer
Oklahoma

March 7, 2005

The urgent calling of nature longs to be tested, seeks to be challenged beyond itself. The warrior within us beseeches Mars, the god of War, to deliver us to that crucial battlefield that will redeem us into the terrifying immediacy of the moment. We want to face our Goliath so we may be reminded that the warrior David is alive, in us. We pray to the war gods to guide us to the walls of Jerrico so we may dare the steadfastness and strength of our trumpet call. We aspire to be defeated in battle by powers so much greater than ourselves, so that the defeat itself will have made us larger than when we arrived. We long for the encounter that will ultimately empower us with dignity and honor....Be not mistaken: the longing is there and it's terrible and beautiful and tragic.

March 7, 2005

Thank you for your service and your bravery. For if we did not have officers to serve and protect, what would this world come to? RIP Hero.

Melissa S
Citizen

March 7, 2005

To Craig's family, Brothers and Sisters in Blue and friends- I hope this brings you peace.

I'M FREE

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard him call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
to laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found great peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief,
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now: HE SET ME FREE.

March 7, 2005

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Herbert.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven. Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

March 7, 2005

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Oficer Herbert and to all the personnel of the Lawrence Police Department who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

March 7, 2005

Rest in Peace, and Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice, it was not in vain.

Ossian Policen Department, Ossian, IN

March 7, 2005

Our deepest sympathy in the loss Officer Craig Herbert. A family lost a father, a wife lost a husband, a department lost a dedicated officer and America lost a protector.

Ted Sjurseth
America's 9/11 Ride Foundation, Inc.

March 7, 2005

Officer Herbert,
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace

M.Fontaine Correctional Officer
California Dept of Corrections

March 7, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Craig S. Herbert and the Lawrence Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Craig... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky- Site OWners
beyond-the-blue

March 7, 2005

May God be with you and your family Officer Herbert. Your service will not be forgotten.

Trooper
Indiana State Police

March 7, 2005

Before finding out of Officer Herbert's death yesterday, I cleaned out my car and found the black antennae flag that I saved from the last two Indianapolis deaths. I looked at the flag and was very thankful that I hadn't used it since September. I, again, thought too quickly and attached the flag yet again this morning.

I am thinking of your family, friends, and co-workers during this time. Even though it's going on five years for the killing of my brother, I feel with everyone in their losses.

Beth

March 7, 2005

God Bless the Herbert family, the Lawrence PD family and friends.

I would like expres smy deepest sampathy to all of you in the lost of Officer Herbert.

I know no words can express the hurt and dispair you may be feeling at this time. Look to the Heavens for strenght. Lean on God, each other and to your Law Enforcement Family to help you this difficult time.

We may not understand why God took away one of our fine brothers but I heart is feeled with joy to know he is in a better place.

The Indinapolis Law Enforcement Family will be with you every step of the way to offer our support and our strenght.

Officer Herbert you will be missed by all. Rest in peace my brother, you do not have to stand your post any more.

God Bless you...

Officer Craig S. Herbert is 10-42

Officer Roderick E. Wallace
Indianapolis Police Dept.

March 7, 2005

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Chief of Police
Oblong Police Dept

March 7, 2005

On behalf of all the Dispatchers of the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post we extend our condolences to the family of Officer Craig Herbert and the members of the Lawrence Police department

Indiana State Police

March 7, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who serve with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Craig Herbert's family, friends, and co-workers with the Lawrence Police Department.

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

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

March 7, 2005

May you rest in peace now that you are in a safer place. May you watch over all of us to help guide us thru the day. May you be remembered for who you are, and the lives you touched.
God rest for you are not forgotten.

Inspector PA Gust
United States Customs Service-Detroit

March 7, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Lawrence P.D.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Bryan Laurie son of Fallen Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

March 7, 2005

My condolences go out to the friends, family and coworkers of this fallen hero.

Andrew, Police Officer
Baltimore City Police

March 7, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family, brothers and sisters in blue, and friends of Officer Herbert. There are no words that will help you get through this terrible time, but know that I am praying God will lift you up and bless you with his grace, peace and mercy.

Officer Herbert, rest in peace. We will not for forget you nor will we ever forget any of your brothers and sisters that have left us before you.

"Well done, good and faithful servant!... Come and share your master's happiness." MATTHEW 25:21

Rosa Waters
Mother of Michael Waters
EOW: September 11, 2003

March 7, 2005

We offer our deepest condolences to Craig Herbert's family, friends and co-workers. We certainly understand and know the pain, shock and disbelief you are feeling today. Our hope for you is you will lean on God for the strength and peace He will bring to your life. We have been able to survive the death of our son, Jake, by living one day at a time and sometime just one moment at a time, trusting God to give us the fortitude we need as each moment arrives. Out prayers are with all of you.

Mike and Debbie Laird
Parents of IPD Officer Jake Laird, E.O.W. - 8-18-04

Mike and Debbie Laird

March 7, 2005