Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I JUST WANT EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT AFTER SIX YEARS,PAUL HABELT IS VERY MUCH THOUGHT OF AND REMEMBERED.PAUL WAS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL.PAUL WAS A TOP NOTCH INVESTIGATOR AND KNEW HIS BUSINESS'I ENJOYED WORKING WITH HIM,I ENJOYED OUR LUNCHES TOGETHER WITH HIM AND THE CREW.HIS MEMORY CONTINUES TO LIVE IN MY HEART.GOD BLESS PAUL,HIS SON CHRIS AND THE ENTIRE HABELT FAMILY.

DAVID W HARRIS III
HENDERSON CO SHERIFF'S OFF.RETIRED

May 16, 2013

Paul,
Thank you for being my friend and always there to help me. I always knew when I got in over my head I could always call on 515. till the very end you came to rescue us and gave the ultimate sacrifice. You will always be my HERO. I miss talking with you and will see you again soon. God Speed and I know you are watching over us now.

Investigator Billy Jack Valentine
Henderson County Sheriff Department

May 17, 2012

Paul, this marks 5 years since you and Tony were so tragically taken from us. On May 17, 2012 the Henderson County Peace Officers Memorial will be held on the courthouse square to remember those officers in our county, just like yourself, who have paid the ultimate price. We miss you dearly. RIP

Brad Gray #512
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, Texas

May 17, 2012

My Dearest Deputies,
It has been several 5 years since this incident.I live on County Road 2529 in Payne Springs,Texas.I was outside when this occured.I will never forget what happened and will never forget you.Thanks for all that you did in your time of service.Godspeed with you.

Trisha Kelly
Neighbor

May 5, 2012

PAUL,I HAVE RETIRED FROM THE H.C.S.O.AFTER 28 YEARS OF SERVICE.I HAVE LOTS OF MEMORIES THAT COME AND GO BUT,YOUR MEMORY WILL LAST IN ME FOREVER.GODSPEED MY FRIEND.

DAVID HARRIS III
FRIEND\HCSO RETIRED

October 6, 2011

Just visited the National Police Officers Memorial in DC> Made it a point to do a rubbing of Paul's Name.

Paul took me on as a trainee when no one else would. HE was the only officer on the Department with enough of a reputation to help my carreer.

Spent the last 40 years in Criminal Justice training in Calfornia and Oregon.Worked as a trainer and a Community College Criminal Justice Instructor. Enjoyed great success in the field. Helped thousands of students, and changed police training to produce better service to officers and the community.

I Owe my entire career to Paul. Please if anyone reads this, let his family know how important Paul was in so many ways to so many people.

May God bless him as he blessed all who knew him.

Bob Ellsberg

bob ellsberg OPD 6788{
Pauls Trainee

September 23, 2011

Hi Paul,
I wanted to adise you that the retired Officers from South Lake Tahoe Police Department met at Topez Lake in Douglas County, Nevada for the 31st stright year in a row. I wanted to tell you that we spoke of you and how much you were a part of our lives when we were all very young Police Officers in South Lake Tahoe. We call ourselves the First Class Citizens Club as retired Police Officers we finally have some rights we know you would get a kick out of that. Most of us were working that day on Ski Run Blvd. when you were shot, if we wern't working we came in, it was a terrible day! I remember coming to Barton Hospital, after a long night, and speaking to you and you were doing fine. No one of us would dreamed that someone would shoot you again in your career, I get heartsick just thinking about it.
Anyway I wanted to advise you that you are very much in our hearts as we shared ours lives so many years ago.

Retired Policer Bob Reed
South Lake Tahoe Police Department

August 31, 2011

Four years have past, but it seems like yesterday when we received word of your death. I still think about you and how you made Nita so very happy during the short time you were together. There's time I wish I could just sit down and talk with you and get your point of view on things. At times I just want to walk away from the business, but your memory keeps me going. Continue to enjoy your rest BROTHER and one day we'll meet again.

MARSHAL R. DEAX #M011
GRAND PRAIRIE MARSHALS OFFICE/BROTHER-IN-LAW

May 17, 2011

I miss you brother. You were the best FTO, Partner, and close friend. I think about you every day and the impact you had on my life will be shared with others as long as I'm alive. Not because of your untimely death but because of the many things you taught me in the short 7 years we worked together.

B
Rookie :)

May 17, 2011

Today marks 4 years since that tragic day. You and Tony are still missed so much by so many. I am so thankful to have known such a wonderful man.

Brad Gray
Henderson Co SO

May 17, 2011

I never knew Deputy Habelt or Deputy Ogburn but all who did have nothing but good things to say about them.
It is hard to believe four years has past. May God bless and watch over their families.

Lt Chris Whatley
Kaufman Co SO

May 17, 2011

Its been 4 years since u was taken away on that sad day . U and Tony are very missed and will always be remembered for yall bravery. . May u rest in peace brother never for gotten.

Former deputy
Former Henderson County Sheriff Deputy

May 16, 2011

Its been 4 years since u was taken away on that sad day . U and Tony are very missed and will always be remembered for yall bravery. . May u rest in peace brother never for gotten.

Former deputy
Former Henderson County Sheriff Deputy

May 16, 2011

Just wanted to say that we love you and still miss you terribly. Not a day goes by that we do not think of you. You have forever changed our lives and with that we are forever impacted. We will never forget the sacrfice you made that day, as well as Tony, and your service is still appreciated.

Lori Stanbery
Daughter

March 14, 2011

Paul we think of you often. Just recently had a quip from Bob about the time I made y'all a pot of "instant" coffee and y'all laughed at me so much. I miss our dinner group - even though it's been years. Just wanted you to know you are still very much missed and thought of.

Shannon Harris
former HCSO

December 30, 2010

hi sweetheart,

Just wanted to say "happy 5th anniversary". I love you and miss you still. I'm dealing with it the best i can. Always on my mind.

Forever in my heart,
NMW!!!!!!!!!
Your loveing wife,
Nita

nita habelt

October 25, 2010

Hi sweetheart,

Just wanted to say "Happy Father's Day" to you. I miss you so much especially during the holidays. They say it gets easier, but I still wonder when. I love you dearly each and every day. You are always in my heart and will always be there.

Love,
Your wife.
NMW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nita Habelt
unemployed

June 19, 2010

ITS SO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THREE YEARS HAVE PAST SINCE THAT HORRIBLE DAY.HOWEVER,I WILL KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALIVE AND YOUR SACRIFCE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

DAVID HARRIS III
HENDERSON CO SO

May 26, 2010

Hi sweetheart,

It has now been 3 yrs since your untimely death. I went to the cementery on the 17th just to visit with you, even in silence. I miss you DEARLY. I wish you were here with me. I feel like I'm all alone. I hear from very few people anymore. I know they had to get on with their lives. It's just still so hard to realize you will never come walking back in the door or up the front sidewalk like you often did when you got home from work. I really hope you and Chris are catching up. I miss both of you dearly.

With ALL my love,

Your loving wife,
Nita
NMW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nita habelt
unemployed

May 18, 2010

It's hard to believe that it has already been three years since that tragic day. You and Tony are still talked about and thought of very often. Everyone misses you both tremendously. Until we meet again, Rest in Peace.

Sgt Bradley Gray
Henderson Co. SO, Texas

May 17, 2010

I can't believe it's been 3 years. You and Tony are thought of often, and missed every day.

Anonymous

May 16, 2010

It is hard to believe that it has been almost 3 years since I last heard your voice. I miss our times together when you and Mom would drive to Colorado and visit me. I will never forget the tattoo trip we took to Glenwood Springs for my 29th birthday. That is something I will always remember. You wil always be an important piece of my life and I will never forget the times we shared and talks we use to have. I miss you dearly!!!

Lori Stanbery

May 7, 2010

Hi babe,

Here it is a new year and it still seems like yesterday. I can't believe its been over 2 yrs. I miss you very much. I'm doing better, but still have my moments. Then having to deal with Chris made it hard this year. I can't believe he's gone. I know you are in a better place and doing good. Keep shining down on me and protecting me each and every day.

I love you lots.

Yours forever,
Nita (NMW)
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

nita Habelt
unemployed

January 8, 2010

We will always remember the times you touched our hearts and the impact you have made on our lives. Not a day goes by that you are not thought about or missed. We miss you dearly and know that you are forever in our souls. Happy Thanksgiving.

Lori Stanbery
Daughter

November 25, 2009

Marcella Lane-i cant believe your gone its so hard to believe it. i rember all the fun times the family had together. its not the same without you. when i heard it on the news and my mama called and said what had happened i didnt know what to do. just remember you are greatly missed and loved:(

Brittani Lane-Rest in Heavenly Peace Uncle Paul. I miss you..the whole family does. You may be gone; but youll never be forgotten. Youll always be in my heart! i wish we would have had more family reunions together. I love you & miss you muchhhhh.

Marcella Lane && Brittani Lane
neices

August 15, 2009