Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother.

Lt. K. True
Newmarket NH Police Department

September 12, 2007

My prayers are with the family of this Officer as well as fellow Co-workers.

C.Ervine
Justice of the Peace, Pecos County

September 12, 2007

My deepest sympathy to your family from my family. Thank you for your service.

Senior Trooper Tom Lord
Texas DPS

September 12, 2007

As a Police Officers wife this is a call I pray never comes. Each day these officers respond to calls that we all, myself included,take for granted. There are no such things as routine calls especially when dealing with domestic violence. For the family, friends and loved ones of these officers our prayers are with you daily. For the citizens of Odessa don't let these officers memories fade. It could have been you they died for. Rest Well Brothers in Blue.We have your watch now.

Officers Wife

September 12, 2007

I had the privilege of meeting officer Gardner on seperate occasions when he would answer a call to the apartment complex i manage here in odessa. on one occasion after taking care of the situation here he stood in the parking lot talking to my daughter and myself about her experiences while taking the home instructed drivers education course.we had a very enjoyable converstaion and he was genuinely interested in her take on this experience. i thought it unusual, but very nice, and reassuring that an officer would take time out of their hectic and busy day to just visit with a 15 year old girl. he showed me in that short amount of time that he cared and was interested in the youth of this city. i appreciate his help in maintaining order on this property and will forever be grateful for the attention he showed to my daughter. god speed officer gardner, rest in peace and may god bless and be with your family and friends in their time of grief.

September 12, 2007

Cpl Gardner, thank you for your service. I will never for get you.

Sgt. Robert Tabers
1175th MP Company in St. Louis, St. Louis County DSN 2966 retired.

September 12, 2007

God Bless our hero in blue. Your family and friends are in my prayers.
Sgt Candace Terry
La.

SGT C. TERRY
Camp Beauregard State Military Police Force Protection, LA. SRT

September 12, 2007

Rest in Peace Corporal Gardner. We will take it from here.

Former PPD
Wife of PPD Lt.

September 12, 2007

Corporal John Gardner, our Thougths and Prayers are with your family during this time of sadness. You are now with our Mighty Father and will be our Guardian Angel. God Bless your Department, Family and Friends.

Officer Carla Strauser
Arlington TX PD

September 12, 2007

Yet another department feels the pain of losing one of their own. This pain is the deepest pain one can suffer. I felt this pain while working at the Lubbock County Sheriff's department and I feel your pain today. My condolences to the family of John Gardner and his law enforcement family as well.

Pam Carr/Crime Analyst
Lubbock County Sheriff's Dept.

September 12, 2007

Our deepest sorrow is felt for the department and community that you served. Forever a hero, never forgotten.

Chief Johnnie Holbrooks
Sul Ross State University DPS

September 12, 2007

My Heart goes out to the family, friends and Brother/Sister Officers of Cpl. John Gardner. May He Rest in Peace

Detective Timothy Dowd (Retired)
Jersey City NJ Police Department

September 12, 2007

May God strengthen and comfort the family and friends of Corporal Gardner.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

September 12, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Cpl. Scott Gardner and the men and women of Odessa PD at this especially tough time. May God be with you all.

Chief Russell Barnes
Zephyrhills PD - Florida

September 12, 2007

We love you Scott and will miss you very, very much. You are truly a HERO . . . We will see again soon friend. God Bless You Scott.

Corporal Rusty Martin & Tonya Martin
Odessa Police Department

September 12, 2007

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignment.

GOD Bless!

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

September 12, 2007

It's events like these that continue to make me realize nothing is routine in the line of duty. Thank you brother for your bravery and service. I know you will be deeply missed.

Ofc. Rouze
Chesterfield PD VA

September 12, 2007

We are so very saddened to learn of the tragic passing of one of our brothers. Our prayers, thoughts, and strength are sent to your family during this difficult time.

Your sacrifice protecting us all will not be forgotten and we are so very thankful for your service to your community and to our profession.

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

September 12, 2007

From all of your Brothers here in Denton, R.I.P. You will not be forgotten........

Officer Marc A. Sweeney #136
Denton Texas Police Department

September 12, 2007

The only thing for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing..

Officer R. Pereira
Jacinto City Police Dept.

September 12, 2007

Another hero killed due to a senseless and cowardly act at times like this the question on all our minds is why? Why did the Almighty choose to take our loved one friend and brother so soon to the family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Cpl. Gardner I have the watch now

Cadet Glenn Thompson
Bauxite Fire Department

September 11, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice you made and your unselfish service. May God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Cpl. Gardner.
Matt. 5:9

Recruit Class 35
Arlington Police Dept.

September 11, 2007

It is with great sadness that I am reading about this Officer and his partner. A hero like this has died doing what only a select few have choosen to do. Heros like this put thier lives on the line day-in and day-out just to help others. My heart and prayers go out to his family and his department. Rest now my brothers we will take it from here, you have done your duty. I salute you.

Officer R. M.
RRDPS

September 11, 2007

"A Part Of America Died,"
Somebody killed a policeman today,
And part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect,
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights.
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids,
And spend many long lonely nights.
The beat he walked was a battle field too
just as if he had gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
In your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And stands at each new rookies' side.
He answered the call,of himself and gave his all,
And a part of America died.
*anonymous*
HOPE THESE SIMPLE WORDS CAN BE OF SOME COMFORT LATER ON DOWN THE LINE. IT IS HARD TO SAY WHAT IS REALLY IN ONE'S HEART WHEN WE LOSE A LOVED ONE IN THIS FASHION BY SOMEONE WHO HAS NO REGARD FOR LIFE.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE
Canon City, CO

Marilyn Robinson
Pirate Internet Radio

September 11, 2007

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones and their tragic loss. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Your loved ones will continue to keep your memory alive for as long as they walk this earth. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 11, 2007