Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Wow.... 16 pages of tribute (so far). Joe was quite a guy and well thought of. Rest In Peace brother.

Just a Cop

June 30, 2007

Happy Birthday JAY!
Miss yah!

June 5, 2007

EVEN THOUGH I ONLY MET YOU BRIEFLY, YOU HAD SUCH A PRESENCE AND A PEACE ABOUT YOU.
I BELIEVE GOD BLESSED US TO HAVE YOU EVEN FOR THAT SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME, BUT HE DECIDED HE NEEDED YOU TO COME HOME AND BE WITH HIM.
THIS IS NOT GOODBYE. WE WILL MEET AGAIN FRIEND.

INVESTIGATOR LOVIE CALDWELL
WILCOX COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

April 17, 2007

Thank you for your service, brother. May you rest in peace.

Inv. P. Cooper
Atlanta Police

April 9, 2007

May you rest in peace.

Sgt S Hughes
Elberton PD, Ga

March 31, 2007

ONE YEAR TODAY. YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR PRAYERS. JOB WELL DONE, DEPUTY.

DEPUTY WHITEHEAD, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

March 23, 2007

To Joe, his wife and children Chrissy, parents and other family and friends:

Today is the second anniversary of Joe's tragic death and the day all your lives changed forever. As I read the loving reflections left by those who called Joe beloved, I am mindful of the journey we all struggle with as we try to make a life for ourselves...we know that is what our beloved would want us to do, but the heart always aches for the one who can only be with us in spirit for now.

I hope that you all find some peace in your heart as you hold your memories like the rare and beautiful pearls they are.

May Joe's spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire.

Rest in Peace, Joe. Your valor and dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

March 23, 2007

God Speed.

March 23, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with the Whitehead family. Through all the tears and sorrows of the past year, I am sure there are a million happy memories. Your loved one was a true hero.

Amy, Macon citizen

March 23, 2007

JOE, IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 1 YEAR SINCE YOU WENT 10-7. BUT IT'S LIKE YOU ARE STILL WITH US. I'VE BEEN INVOLVED IN SEVERAL SEARCH WARRANTS SINCE THAT NIGHT AND IT'S LIKE YOU ARE THERE WITH US.


RIP JOE

BUCK #302

SGT ROBERT "BUCK" SHANNON
PEACH CO S.O. GA

February 25, 2007

Deputy Whitehead peace be with your family and friends. Rest in peace my brother.

February 15, 2007

To Joe,
Only nine short months ago you were taken from your family and friends. Your memory lives on in us. Our thoughts are constantly with you. There are so many memories of you that bring joy and warmth to our hearts. Peace be with you and yours. You will never be forgotten.

Inv. Paul McDuffie
Bibb County Sheriff's Office

December 31, 2006

My prayers are with your family and friends.

Carol
Citizen of Florida

November 20, 2006

MAY GOD BE WITH THIS FAMILY. WHAT A HERO THIS MAN IS..

SIR, MAY YOU REST IN PEACE KNOWING THAT YOU WERE LOVED AND APPRECIATED. THE WORLD JUST WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU HERE.

OFFICER NC

October 31, 2006

Joe, my grandfather went home to join you on Aug. 31. Please look him up and take care of him. Thank you for your service. We miss you.

Inv. Moulton
Warner Robins PD

September 10, 2006

DEPUTY SHERIFF WHITEHEAD:

I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. PEOPLE OF YOUR CALIBER ARE THE SOLE REASON EVERYONE ELSE CAN LIVE THEIR LIVES IN PEACE.
I REALIZE MY # WILL COME UP ONE DAY AND WHEN IT HAPPENS; MEET ME AT THE GATES SO WE CAN GO TO BRIEFING TOGETHER...

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS

Sgt. Norton
McKinney PD, TX

September 4, 2006

Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace my brother. You are a true hero.

GBI Agent

August 31, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006

This month will mark 5 months since you have been gone and yet not a single day goes by where you are not in my thoughts. I think of the countless times that I have picked up the phone to call you to seek your opinion on something and remember half way through dialing the number your not there to talk to. I miss you so much. Some days are easier than others. It's comforting to come to the various sites and see others feel the same as I do, just knowing that I am not alone in my grief and knowing your memory is still very much alive knowing people have not forgotten the impact you had on all our lives. I know Wayne is a better father and husband because of having known you. We shall never forget you; we love you and will continue to keep you and the Whitehead family in our thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again...

J. Hudson
Omaha, NE

August 2, 2006

We continue to have this agency and family members in our prayers. Be strong and God Bless.

David McCart, Major
Henry County S.O. Ga.

July 23, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06

July 15, 2006

He who holds the sword of the righteous, shall live for eternity. I will see you again my brother. We will do all we can to make you proud. Godspeed, D/S MG

Deputy MG
Cobb County SO

June 28, 2006

I WAS BROWSING THROUGH THE STORIES HERE IN THIS SITE WHEN I CAM ACROSS THIS ONE. IT IS SUCH A TRAGEDY TO LOSE SUCH A HEROIC MAN TO THIS VIOLENCE. THANK YOU DEPUTY WHITEHEAD FOR YOUR DEDICATION. THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING OUR WORLD WITH A BIT OF SAFETY. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR LOVING FAMILY. I PRAY THAT THEY WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE AND DIED AS A TRUE HERO. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY SIR.
REST IN PEACE.

UNKNOWN
NORTH CAROLINA

June 18, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Whitehead, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading all the reflections left for Joseph, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Joseph's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Joseph's life was about so much more than the way he died. Joseph will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Deputy Whitehead, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

June 7, 2006

Hey, Jay Happy Birthday my brother. It's funny I just got home from a weekend homne In Roselle, NJ. And I had to do what comes natural is come here to say something to you. Your mother and sister put on a beautiful Memorial Servcie on your birthday at our old High Schhol.It was sad but really nice to see everyone that showed up despite the hard rain the tunt out was nice. Tony was there, John Miller and all just to say good bye one more time. Your moving on is a hard lesson to us all. As we spoke and gave reflections on our friendship it reminded me that often we give our roses to people when they are not here. So hopefully everyone including myself will give there roses to there friends and family now. I thought ofyou often drivinh down the turnpike to Md and I just smiled on all the good times we had. Talk to you soon.

Malcolm Jones

Malcolm Jones

June 4, 2006