Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May Our Lord wrap His arms tightly around your family today and in the future.

October 7, 2006

Shad, tomorrow will be one year. I miss you more and more every day. I wake up and hope it has all been a terrible dream. But it is not. I know this. I know God has a plan for all of this. His chain of events we may not understand but there is a devine plan. I sometimes sit and wonder where I fit in his plan. I pray about it every day.All I know is that we all miss you so much.My kids are dealing with it but there are still some days that are pretty sad here.But they are troopers. They make the sad better by talking about you. You are the "HERO" in out house. Do you know that you never did anything wrong? The perfect uncle Shad....hahaha if they only knew.... They make me smile. I am so proud of my kids and how they deal with you not in our lives.They are so proud of their uncle Shad.As well as I am of my baby brother. You are and will always be my heart. I love and miss you with all of my heart. your sister..... Pooh

Brukentta (Pooh)
Sister of Shad

October 6, 2006

It is hard to read all the things that everyone has said about Deputy Bassett but at the same time, I have to read them. I have to read them because it gives me a greater appreciation for what the world has lost. I wish I could have met Deputy Bassett. I just have a feeling we would be friends. Rest in peace, Sir. I hope that time will ease the pain your family, friends and fellow officers are living with..............

AZ Narc

September 27, 2006

my dear shad has it been this long it seems just as if it was yesterday. what i and so many would do just to see that great smile on your face one more time. you are so loved and missed here but it is hard you have left a hole in this world and in the hearts of many. i know there will always be a spot in mine were many memories of you will be. God must of had a super big plan for you to take you away from so many who loved you. i know god does not promise us another day but i am sure i speak for many even 5 more min. would have been a blessing. I pray now that threw all this pain god will heal ALL your family. i pray he will bring them ALL back together and most of all back to the lord.........always in my heart till we meet again

FRIEND

July 30, 2006

Well its been a while since Ive wrote to ya. Just wanted to say your missed! Your thought about all the time, Wish you were here!!! We got your website back up and running for anyone who would like to visit it and get to know ya. its an awesome site. the video on it is soooo you!!!!! I hope it touches everyone who visits it! We will be adding more to it soon.
https://home.comcast.net/~shadronbassett/shadronbassett/page3/test.html

Everyone here is doing well. Kids are growing, adults are getting old (lol). But not you, you get to stay 34 forever!!! Im catching up to you, not what i ever wanted to do (lol)! You got your very own tree in my yard now, hope you like it. Hope you got all our letters we mailed to ya too. Did nates ever make it up there??? We miss you big bro!
smoochies!
cyn

sister

June 21, 2006

To the family to Shad... my condolences. I had the pleasure of meeting Micah and her mother on the shuttle bus in DC. A beautiful little girl who loved her uncle dearly. We talked about her "uni-dimple" as Shad would call it and the dance video she got from her grandmother. She was my buddy. I saw her one more time and the Capital waiting to see the President. And there was that "uni-dimple" smile. She is a darling girl, and it breaks my heart to know her heart was broken in the loss of a terrific man... her Uncle Shad. My son will never know his uncle Drew as he was too young to remember. But as we all most do, we move on and make it our mission to keep their memories alive. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to have met such a wonderful family. Stay strong and know that we are all a family now. My love goes out to Deputy Shad Bassett and his wonderful family.

Elizabeth
Sister to Fallen Officer Drew Henley

May 26, 2006

I just wanted you to know how much I miss you every day. I have met so many people who loved you lately, even people who did not personally know you have come to love you and know you. And God has given us a chance to know and love them in return.What a healing thing.I know you are up there in heaven with all of thier loved ones and see how God has worked in all of our lives.He has brought people in our lives for certain reasons and us in others for other reasons but all of us are there for one another. I miss you with every breath I take Shad. Untill I see you again know that we are ok but missing you terribly. To all who are with you, please keep watch over all of our families. Tell them we are trying to all stay strong and dealing a little more every day with each others love and prayers.
I love you brother with all of my heart. The wall is so beautiful. Your name there is so heartbreaking. I will be there every May.To honor you and all of the other families who have loved ones honored there. You made us SO proud.
With all of my heart, I love you Shad.

Pooh
sister

May 21, 2006

wow, i cant even believe how long its been...i miss you more than words could ever say. My birthday was awesome though, you proved you're still with me with the star experience...it was awesome...Thanks for everything you continue to do for me down here. I knew you'd make sure that everything went ok with the trial. He got a total of 9 years which was awesome...I know you were there with me and hayley and I wish i could give you a huge hug from the both of us...Lots of Love Shad, I miss you tons...

Ash
friend of Shad

March 27, 2006

RIP

Jeremiah Patrick
Pulaski Co

February 22, 2006

hey shad i dont really know you but i know how much your family loves you. to some of them you were the only thing that made sense. you were especially special to kelsey. she always says you were amazing. i bet you were. i hope you have fun up there.
see ya,
megan schauer

Megan family friend of pooh

February 13, 2006

Hey Shad,
I wanted to tell you Hi today. I missed you more today. I know you are smiling down right now and laughing up there. You know what I am thankful for life and this time I get to be on earth. I see a lot of good God things about to happen in our family. Thankyou LORD! Brother, I will be missing you and I just can NOT wait to see you SOON, SOMEDAY. Well I just wanted to say hi to you and tell you I LOVE YOU my big brother. LYLAL (love you lots and lots)
SmOoChIeS!GBU all who read this... (God Bless You)

Shad's bratty baby sister(Sharim)

little sister

January 18, 2006

I Remember
I Remember the long walk to the office.
I Remember the sorrow in your eyes.
I Remember the ride to Mearl’s house.
I Remember his exact words.
I Remember the terror in my head.
I Remember yelling NO.”
I Remember blocking out thoughts.
I Remember my mind turn black.
I Remember the hate I felt towards God.
I Remember the ride to his house.
I Remember the sadness you expressed.
I Remember the look on your face.
I Remember the quietness of the room.
I Remember the pain of the family.
I Remember the police faces.
I Remember the hurt in your heart.
I Remember your pain and grief.
I Remember the best memories ever.
I Remember the best hero ever.
I Remember the best uncle, brother, son, husband, dad,and friend ever.
I REMEMBER
Shadron Kiley Bassett
Jan.12, ‘71 - Oct.7, ‘05

By: Kelsey Geisler


I wiss you more than any thing. You meant the world to me. Have fun and happy b-day!!!

Kelsey Geisler

Kelsey Shad's oldest niece

January 18, 2006

Wee will miss you Shad. You were one perfect thing in my life.

Zack Geisler

January 18, 2006

Shad, I don't know where to start. I've been putting this off for a long time cause I havent been ready to do this. I still don't think I'm ready, but I gotta do something, cause this is too much to deal with. This has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to deal with in my whole life. I still can't imagine why you were taken from us so early in life, even though you were doing something you wanted to do for so long. We had lost touch for a while, but I still thought about you a lot.There were so many good times we had, when we had the chance to hang out more often. We both had each others back through a lot of rough times. I got a lot of good advice from you. You were always good at that. I still have such a hard time accepting the fact that you're gone. There are so many things around me every day that bring back good memories of the time we hung out together.I still would give anything to go back and have one more conversation and one more beer with you, To sit back and talk about old times. Though we didnt quite make it to being brothers in law, we were still brothers in heart. There were so many things you said to me back then, that made me feel so much like we were family. You had such an impact on so many lives, in so many good ways. Keep an eye out on your cross they put so much time and heart into. It's beautifull!!! You will find me out there some day having that last talk and beer with you. There is not enough space anywhere to even begin to say the things I would like to say to you right now. Till We meet again brother, May God be with you!

Chris

January 13, 2006

Happy Birthday old man! Ha, I had to throw that in cuz I know you loved it when I teased you about bein old. Kinda funny how Im still doin it huh...That's ok though cuz I feel old too..my birthday is next month (in case you forgot..lol) but I'll only be 21...WHOO HOO!! Better watch me that day more than usual. KEEP ME OUTTA TROUBLE!! You always had a good way of doing that. You'll never guess how I got to start out my day today. I had to go to the white county court house because I was a prospective jurer. he decided to plead guilty before we got in though so I went for nothing...lol...good thing it wasn't in Winamac, might have been Ryan...lol I know you're laughing about that one...I started school Monday at Ivy Tech. 2 more years and I'll be makin the good money!! K, well Im gonna get goin, I just thought I would get on here and say happy birthday and let you know that Im thinkin about ya. Some things will never change though. Have a good one up there...Hero's DO Live Forever Shad...Miss you sooooooo much!! WOOP WOOP!!! :)

Ash
friend of Shad

January 12, 2006

Hey Shad,
I MISS YOU! I REALLY REALLY MISS YOU! I have not been hiding,(I have needed time to be with the Lord durning this sad and yucky time)just been keeping my mind on Happy memories that we have all shared together and the love that Jesus has spilled into your new life up there. I am thankful for God's mercy and grace. I will see you again, SomeDay! Thanksgiving and Christmas were just not the same without you. WE needed some more laughs! I wonder what you have been doing there without us? I know you have been in awe of the Lord, and I am sure you can't help but be with him (JESUS) all the time. I wish this pain was gone, but it will always be here in away. I hate I can not be with you or see you, but my selfishness is fading, slowly but surely. Shad I love you, and WE all LOVE you! Happy Birthday to you! and many more with the King of Kings...and Lord of Lords... you are His and He is yours, the Lords banner over you is Everlasting love. We are going to be thinking of you a whole lot, it is your bithday. Man you are OLD! (haha) I wish I could have said good bye to you once more. I wish I could have touched you hugged you, something before you left. I wish I could have one more wish to find me with you, but it is ok you are happier now than you ever would be here. I did not get to hug, kiss or even see you weeks before you left, but I know that all the kisses and hugs I am sending to you get there. I am sure you have caught them and if not here thay come, watch out! The other night my friend told me that he kept hearing "I LOVE YOU." He said,"I was unsure where I had heard it, but I knew it was from heaven...." He called me and told me he know where these I love you's were coming from. He said, "They are being sent to you by your brother who loves you very, very much." I seriously could not take that, it was, I don't know, a feeling of joy and sadness that rushed into my heart....I can't even explain it to you. I then told my sister and mom and the moment has stuck. WE will never forget you my big brother, you are missed. WE know that no matter what has ever happened in our lives to draw our family apart you love us and care for us. You see the truth now where you are, you know our pain and tears, those tears are not just because we miss you, it's also because we hate all the HATE in the family. Many nights we have cried (all of us have had our share of tears, but they do not go unanswered. They are being bottled up right now as we speak.)waiting for family to give in to the Lord's ways and forgive. We still have HOPE and FAITH! WE will not give up praying for RESTORATION, God has promised to us that one hope. WE need not fear, God knows all, sees all, HE IS ALL! I thank God for giving you to us, and sharing you with our FREAKED OUT, FUNNY LOVEN, BIBLE BELIEVING, PRAYING, and JUST PLAIN DIFFERENT FAMILY. Thank you Lord!!! Wow, I am happy to know that I will see you again forever. I still wish I could see you again, I know I would do things differently. I would not let you leave with out the BIGGEST HUG, KISS AND "I LOVE YOU!" Life is slipping away, We only live this moment right now once, and it will pass. Memories keep you here with us, though you are not. Time is short, and if there is anything I have learned from this pain it is to Trust God and his word, and know we only have ONE LIFE AND ONE CHANCE TO GET THINGS RIGHT. I can not take anyone or anything in my life for granted. Hey, if the rest of the family reads this, You should know that we do love you. We do miss you. WE hate this whatever you would like to call it. Whatever it is you need to know we are still hoping, praying, waiting and LOVING you all no matter what. I pray God will touch your heart as you read this. When God squeezes your heart the juice will come out your eyes! (That's what mom has always said.) Shad Happy, happy , 35 happy birthdays to you.
P.S. Shad, You won't get the oppertunity to pull me over since I will be driving here soon and you know I can't drive whatsoever!!!! I know if you were here you would be teaching me how to drive, but Nate has decided to fill that in for now. Watch over me, clear the roads, cause here me and my invisable car comes.... Hey I found a pic of my first ride on a motercycle with you the other day, that is one of my favorite memories. WEll talk to you sooner than later.
SmOoChIeS!!!
your bratty sister,
Sharim

sharim
shads little sis

January 11, 2006

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! WOW! YOU GET A BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR WITHOUT GETTING OLDER! AND YOU GET TO CELEBRATE WITH JESUS! I PRAY HE WILL GET YOU BACK TONIGHT AND SMASH A HUGE PIECE OF CAKE IN YOUR FACE FOR ME! WE SURE MISS YOU!MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY! WE ARE GONNA GO TO PEPE'S TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY, MOM PICKED THERE CAUSE THATS WHERE YOU TOOK HER ON HER BIRTHDAY ONCE. ITS GONNA BE A HARD DAY FOR EVERYONE BUT GOD WILL GIVE EVERYONE STRINGTH TO GET THROUGH IT. WE GOT YOUR WEB SITE UP AND RUNNING AT http://iam.homewithgod.com/shadron/ WE JUST GOT TO ADD PICTURES OF YOU. BOY DO I GOT SOME GOOD ONES, SOME YOUD KICK MY BUTT FOR SHOWING PEOPLE, HA, HA, HA!!! ADAH TOOK ALOT OF TIME AND DID A GREAT JOB ON IT. IM SO GLAD SHE KNOWS HOW TO DO STUFF LIKE THAT!!! AS YOU PROBABLY KNOW THINGS HERE ARE REALLY GOOD WITH EVERYONE, NATE MOVED AGAIN (LOL). THEY GOT A CUTE PLACE. THE KIDS ARE GROWING AND GROWING! SKY IS ALMOST 1 YR. OLD!!! WOW THAT DOESNT SEEM POSIBLE. I REMEMBER LAST YEAR I TRIED SOOOOO HARD TO HAVE HER ON YOUR BIRTHDAY! I DID EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO GO INTO LABOR BUT ALL IT GOT ME WAS A TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL FOR FALSE LABOR LOL! GUESS GOD THOUGHT THAT WASNT A GOOD IDEA. GRANDMOTHER SENT OVER SOME BLUE LIGHTS FOR OUR WINDOWS, SO WE PUT THEM IN LAST NIGHT, ITS KINDA DIFFERENT, EVERYTIME WE WALK BY MY BIG WINDOW ITS LIKE WE GET THIS OVERWHELMING FEELING THAT IS SAD CAUSE WE MISS YOU BUT HAPPY CAUSE YOUR WITH JESUS. ANYWAY, IM GONNA GO FOR NOW, BUT ILL TALK TO YOU AGAIN SOON!! I LOVE YOU BIG BROTHER!
HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY UP THERE!
WE MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cynaka

January 11, 2006

Shad, I miss you so much.I can't imagine the birthday celebration that was up there last night. We all missed you but you are always here in our hearts.Give all there our love. I love you Shad...... your sister

Brukentta Crichfield
sister of Shad

December 26, 2005

Merry Christmas Shad...Miss you lots, but it was good to get out and talk to you tonight...Lot's of love to ya....

Ash
friend of Shad

December 25, 2005

Oh my gosh Shad, I miss you so much. Today for some reason has been really tough. I don't know for sure what triggered it but I've been struggling really bad today. It's kinda been one of those days that I didn't really want to do anything but lay in bed but I knew if I did that, I'd just struggle even more. I don't have a clue why this is so hard. I miss you so much it's ridiculous. There's not a moment of the day that you don't come to my thoughts. I know you know that I moved back to Monticello. There's more than one reason but you were probably the main one. It was just too hard. There were so many things in Winamac that reminded me of you and it wasn't making the "coping" process any easier. Every time I turned my head there was something that I thought about which ended up reminding me of you. I went back out to the hill the other night with Nichole and Daniel and we were looking up at the stars and we found yours. I was telling Daniel about the red and blue star and he was actually the one that spotted it. It's no joke Shad, you're everywhere I go and a part of me is so grateful for it but the rest of me hurts because you aren't physically here...Even if it's to tease me :) I miss you more than ever. Im going to Winamac tonight so you can bet that I will be out there to talk to you...Miss you tons...Much Love to Ya!

Ash
friend of Shad

December 21, 2005

hi shad, im sorry i havent talked to u yet it is hard to do. i miss u so much i wanted to go to your house and talk to ya so bad but i didnt know how u would react. so stupid me kept putting it off i should never have done that. it just sucks so bad i lost my only brother. even thogh we didnt see each other all the time u were still my only brother. shad i miss u so bad. i just got a famly mustang (thunderbird V8)lol and i wish i could come show it to u like i did with my mustang but i cant and that sucks bad.i was so mad at god for doing this but i am getting better now. i miss the time we did spend together we always had fun. i have a whole new respect for police now. i know i wasnt always the good one but i have been good for a while now no troble u would be happy with me lol. i never even got to go ride with u. i cant wait till i can c u agine shad i miss u so much. i was so proud to have a brother that was a police officer i always told my frinds about u. i wish we could have been a lot closer.i have lots of sisters but only one brother. but that will be fine.i have somthing from u till we meet agine that no one else will ever have 14 stitches in my eye lol. but every time we look in the mirror i see my eye and think of u.i keep all the mimories of us close to my heart shad. but ill get on here and talk more often to u. me,tony,chuckie,rusty and,darren put all of our hearts in to your cross we made for the crash site. i wanted it to be somthing u would be proud of. i will always miss and think of u. will i will write agine later love your little brother.

Nathan Arbuckle
shads little big brother

December 15, 2005

you are in our thoughts and hearts every day shad! It hurts so bad knowing we will never get to be with you here on earth again! And with the holidays it stinks that your not here to share them with. But you are the lucky one, you get to celebrate with Jesus himself! thats not fair!!! mom is doing better, she takes it one day at a time, but she has alot of friends and me and Nate and shadee to help her. We all rest in the peace that you are with jesus, and with jesus there is no hurt, bitterness, unforgiveness, sadness, or hate! I know when you look down here and see all the people who have that in their hearts, you go to jesus and intercede for them so that they will get to be with Jesus when they are called home to. You are just that kind of person, you want good things for everyone, and i know you wouldnt want anyone to miss out on heaven! Just know I am helping you out, I pray for thoes lost people all the time too! Pray for Nate (lol) you know he needs Jesus! Actually, hes doing a little better, me and mom keep after him so he has to stay in line (lol). We met your ashly friend, sweet girl! She really misses you so we gave her some pictures of you! Destyn talks about you alot. He has a picture of you and him in your old sheriff car when you showed him all the lights. He loves that picture! He just turned 5 can you believe it?? I cant! He still remembers when you made him mad cause you took his socks off when he was like 2, he has a great memory! everyone here misses you so much shad! You are such a turd for leaving us without getting to say goodbye!!! When I get up there I plan to kick you butt (lol)!!! So be ready!!! No matter what the past had down here, I know that where you are, the past is wiped away and God gives you a new heart, So I know without a doubt, there is a peace in you about everything that has ever happened that shouldnt have in our family! We have always loved you shad no matter what! Tell grandma and grampa, yentle, my two babies and uncle kenny we love them and we will see them when God calls us home.
SMOOCHIES!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
TILL WE MEET AGAIN
love me, mom, nate, and sharim

cynaka
shads little sister

December 13, 2005

I don't even know where to begin with this. I can't believe that it's already been over two months. I have been struggling so bad the past couple of weeks but you know how that goes. You know, a few weeks ago I was out at Good's and I saw you standing out there. I swear the chic at the register thought I was loosin it but I know you were there. Then when I got home the lamp beside me was flickering. It gave me the weirdest feeling because I was at the cemetary earlier that day, then the thing at Good's happend, and when I get home the light flickers. How weird is that? So when is it gonna get easier? Everyone says to give it time, that things will get better, but Im still waiting for that to happen. You were one of the few people that I could talk to you and with all of this stuff that's goin on I really need someone and now I don't have it. As Im typing this I keep looking up at the picture of you and all I can do is cry. That smile usually made me smile when I was down like this and it seems to only make it worse these days. I keep tellin myself to think of the fun times like when me and Brandon would call you Damon to get you all riled up, or the time you called Brandon "spanky" and I got yelled at for 20 minutes because I told you the story behind it...lol I will never forget the day you told me you did that. Talk about one of the funniest things I've ever heard. It's amazing how something so little like that can really make you miss someone. Sounds kinda stupid doesn't it? I wish there was a way to make it easier. I tried talkin to Mark but that's not even the same anymore. You guys were always together so to see him without you right behind him doesn't seem right. I know the night he pulled me and Jamie over I kept waiting on you to pull up behind us and come up to my window to shine your light in my eyes (like you did on many occasions to be a smart alleck...lol) but unfortunately that never happend. It's not the same without you down here. I miss you like crazy but Im sure you know that already cuz I tell you everyday. I can't seem to stress that enough. Well Im out...wish me luck this week during surgery Thursday and be with me to make sure everything goes ok...who am I kidding? You've made it quite known that you're always with me...lol...much love to ya Shad!!! Miss you tons!

Ash
friend of Shad

December 11, 2005

Hello little brother, I miss you so much. Every one here with a badge has been great. All if the wives and just everyone in general.We went to the Project Blue Light last night in Indy at the academy. WOW what an honor...When we turned the corner and saw all of those flashing lights it made my heart smile and cry. All of this for YOU. I know there were three other oficers also being honored but this was for you, my little brother with whom I have shared my life with. Beside me, throught it all, you stood and I felt you beside me last night too. You would have talked for months about this duty if you had been one of the officers standing to escort a loved one to "their" wreath. You would have thought that such an honor to be a part of a ceremony like that... well, you were. You were our "guest of honor".It was for you.And you deserved every minute of it.When they called your name it was snowing...It was so beautiful. Just know that you are all missed and I know you are being taken care of there...There are officers who are walking beside you now that have loved ones here who miss them dearly, Shad let them know you are ALL missed dearly.I miss and love you with all of my hurting heart Shad.My babies miss and love you too. Give Jesus a kiss from us and ask Him give you one from us too. I love you Shad.....

Brukentta Crichfield
sister of Deputy Shad Bassett

December 7, 2005

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

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November 28, 2005