Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Gone but not forgotten...

Trooper
Indiana State Police

November 15, 2009

The Final Inspection


Author: Author Unknown


The policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hopes his shoes were shining
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No Lord I guess I ain't.
Because those who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough...
And sometimes I've been violent
because the streets are awful tough.

But I never took a penny
that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked alot of overtime
when the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm there fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
but if you don't... i understand."

There was silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod,
as the policeman waited quietly
for he judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman.
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."



Godspeed Jeff...go rest...we got it from here. Thank you for all that you have done for K-County. You will never be forgotten.

3rd Shift Disp. Tonya (Andrews) Sailors
Formerly Syracuse Police Department, Syracuse, INDIANA

November 15, 2009

Thank you for your service, sir. Each day we hit the road, we do not know what is in store for us. This is an unfathomable tragedy. May your family and friends lean on each other for support. May the wonderful memories of you give them some peace. So sorry for this loss.

Trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol

November 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Sgt. Shaw.

Police Officer L. Garcia
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT

November 15, 2009

Let those who give the ultimate sacrifice never be forgotten. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." - Matthew 5:9 My prayers are with the family in this time of need.

Patrolman Joe Dillon
Franklin PD IN

November 15, 2009

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

November 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and co-workers. Sergeant Shaw will never be forgotten. R.I.P Sergant Shaw.

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

November 15, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Deparment Northumberland, PA

November 15, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to the family of Sergeant Jeff Shaw of Koaciusko Cty Seriff's Department. Peace go with you and may God bring comfort to your loved ones as they suffer with your loss. Memories are what keep us all going. And your Memory will live on in the hearts of those you loved and who loved you back. 'til that day. Enter into Eternal Peace. Thanks for all you did to leave a legacy of love and trust to your brave family.

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

November 14, 2009

To the family and friends of Sgt. Jeff Shaw and his fellow officers:

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Jeff was tragically killed.

To Sgt. Shaw's family, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in the Bay Area embraced us in a circle of love and support, and I know you will receive the same support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Jeff gave to his community and the citizens of Indiana, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on November 12, 2009.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD (CA), eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 14, 2009

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

November 14, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE #5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

November 14, 2009

SGT SHAW,

Your service to this world will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and may they find strength from all the support from family and friends. R.I.P

"SWORN TO DUTY, BOUND BY HONOR"

Doug Gillespie
FWPD

OFFICER DOUG GILLESPIE
FORT WAYNE PD

November 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

Karen Blann
wife of Craig Blann EOW 9-6-2004

November 14, 2009

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Jeffery B. Shaw. Rest in Peace Brother, We now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, Central New York

November 14, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow.May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl David Murphy
TX DPS

November 14, 2009

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over.......

Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia Co. Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

November 14, 2009

I pray that Sgt. Shaw is with our savior Christ Jesus. Please pray for his wife and beautiful children.

Sgt. Matthew Drumm
Irving Police Dept, Texas

November 14, 2009

May God be with your family in this darkest hour. Thankyou for your service.

Officer LaMaster
Sellersburg Police Dept.

November 14, 2009

God bless Sergeant Shaw for his dedication and service to his community.

Sgt. Mike Kellems
La Porte Co., IN Sheriff's dept.

November 14, 2009

Heroes live forever but Legends never die! Rest in peace my brother in blue....

Officer
Greenville NC PD

November 14, 2009

Angie-My heart goes out to you and the kids. I am so sorry for your lose. The world has lost a wonderful husband and father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

911 Dispatcher/Dawn
Starke Co Sheriffs Department

November 14, 2009

REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
RANDOLPH MO P.D.

November 14, 2009

Rest in brother. Thank you for your service to Indiana.

Trooper D52
IN State Police

November 14, 2009

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

November 14, 2009