Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A HERO may be gone....a HERO will never be forgotten....R.I.P. May your killer rot in hell

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

September 13, 2007

Thank you for your service! The entire Odessa Police Family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You!

Officer Melissa Westen
Westworth Village Police Department

September 13, 2007

This is why I hate reading about domestic violence calls. Only God can serve justice in such a case as
this. It is deeply disturbing. Thank you for having the
courage to wear that uniform and I am so sorry your
life ended this way.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

September 13, 2007

I want to thank Corporal Gardner for his sacrifice for the many citizens of Odessa as well as the State of Texas. It takes a special kind of person to be a police officer. My family is full of police officers and while this is a tragedy I hope it will serve as inspiration to others like me who dream of one day putting on the badge. I also hope that it will be a wake up call to other officers that no call is "ROUTINE." I believe Heaven holds a special place for officers like Corporals Marquez, Jones, and Gardner, who put on a uniform many people hate and don't respect and still serve and protect the very people that dislike them. May their sacrifices never be forgotten. My prayers go out to their families and co-workers as well as all of the brave men and women who put on that uniform, never knowing for sure whether or not it will be their last.

Officer Matt Clark
Texas Department of Criminal Justice

September 13, 2007

My full prayers go out to you and your family, not only was one family impacted in Odessa but three at once. Not to mention, the friends, brothers in blue and citizens of this community. A tradegy of this magnitude is devastating to all, and I just want to say that even though you are suffering a horrific loss, that your loss is felt by many and please take comfort in knowing that people care and will be praying for the Odessa PD.

Cpl G Voiles
DHPD/Michigan

September 12, 2007

God bless you, brother. May you rest in peace.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

September 12, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Corporal John Gardner,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Corporal John Gardner. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that 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 for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Corporal John Gardner is a hero.

Respectfully,

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

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

September 12, 2007

The loss of anyone is tragic. To lose three during such a violent incident, is truly sad.

As one who has lost three (including a classmate), my prayers go out to the Family and Friends of the Odessa, Texas Law Enforcement Community.

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC/LAPD

September 12, 2007

There are no words that can express my deep sorrow for your tragic and unimaginable losses. After 20 years as a reserve officer in L.A., I am now a civilian employee for a small department in Washington. Though I am no longer officially an officer, in my heart and soul I remain part of that special family. My heart truly aches for Odessa PD and the families and friends of Corporal Jones, Corporal Gardner, and Corporal Marquez. My tears flow at the thought of your pain and sorrow, and my prayers go out to all of you. Your fine officers have joined many who have gone before them and now watch over all of us. To Corporals Jones, Gardner, and Marquez, thank you for your dedicated service. Rest easy, my brothers. We have the watch.

Pam Hall, Admin Assist
Federal Way Police Department, Washington

Pam Hall (LAPD Reserve Retired)
Federal Way Police Dept.

September 12, 2007

My heart breaks for the tremendous loss your community is experiencing. There are simply no words. May God bless you and the loved ones you left behind. I speak for all of HPD when I say we mourn for and with you tonight. God be with you.

HPD Wife
Houston Police Dept

September 12, 2007

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

September 12, 2007

God bless to the family, friends and co-workers of Corporal Gardner. RIP and Thank you for your service.

mjw643

September 12, 2007

Rest in peace with God. You have fought the good fight and now are rewarded in Heaven. May God comfort your family and friends.

September 12, 2007

With great sadness I come to this site today, to find not only one new Fallen Hero, but 3 of you. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family , friends, entire department, and to the citizens that you all so honorably gave the ultimate sacrifice for, as you served and protected them. There really are no words good enough or perfect enough, to really express the honor you all deserve, nor the sadness that fills my heart. I can promise you and your fmaily, that you all will not be forgotten. I know the Angels have carried you all far into the heavens above, where as you will be 10-4 forever more in Gods loving arms. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless you All!!!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

September 12, 2007

All of you are in our prayers - The Pearland Police Officer's Association.

Officer Chad Randall
Pearland Police Officer's Association

September 12, 2007

Corporal John (Scott) Gardner, May you rest in peace having made the ultimate sacrifice and may your family feel the full embrace of the thin blue line. You will never be forgotten and your family will always be cared for....God bless you.

Ret. (disabled) Michael J. Saxe
N.Y.P.D.

September 12, 2007

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
REST IN PEACE BROTHERS.

PO JAMES COYNE
BOSTON POLICE DEPT

September 12, 2007

This is an unbelievable tragic loss, Rest In Peace Corporal John (Scott) Gardner, thoughts and prayers to family and friends and to the Odessa Police Dept. for there tragic loss.

MA Koval
U.S. Navy Law Enforcement

September 12, 2007

Corporal Gardner, your service and your sacrifice shall never be forgotten. Known by few, you're a hero to all.

Rest in peace, sir.

A Grateful American

September 12, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to the family, the members of the Odessa P.D. and friends of fallen officer, Corporal John (Scott) Gardner . May you find comfort in knowing that he's journied home into everlasting glory with our Lord.

Stand down Corporal, you're work here is complete!

J. B. Maberry #5895
Former Philadelphia Police Department

September 12, 2007

To Corporal Gardner family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeh PD< Fl. 11/6/86

September 12, 2007

You will never be forgotten. You made the call, you made the sacrifice, you made a difference in your community. You are a true hero. God Speed brother.

E. Bruss #623
Santa Fe Police
TX. Patrol / Motors

Officer E. Bruss #623
Santa Fe Police Dept (TX)

September 12, 2007

May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.

My sincerest condolences to the family, friends and co- workers of Corporal Gardner and my humble thanks for his protection and service.

Tanya McGehee
Greatful citizen of Odessa

September 12, 2007

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and sacrifice. May your friends and family take comfort in knowing that you will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten! Until one day in Heaven we meet, keep walking your beat on the Golden Street.

DET SGT, Retired
AR

September 12, 2007

Although I did not personally know Cpl Gardner, it does not make this situation any easier to deal with. Today we lost a hero in West Texas and he will forever be missed. My prayers and sympathy go out to all those involved in the tragedy and may justice be served on the man who caused such pain.

Rest in Peace Cpl Gardner, your time here was precious to us all.

Danya Bobbitt/ Dispatch Sgt
Howard County, Big Spring Texas

September 12, 2007