Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Richardson Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 8, 2018

John15:13 “Greater Love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

May God wrap his warming hands around the friends and family of this peacemaker. RIP Officer David Sherrard

John W. Jones, Patrol Officer
Killeen Police Department, Texas

February 8, 2018

Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.

Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

February 8, 2018

Deepest sympathies to Officer Sherrard’s family in the tragic loss of their beloved. Prayers of healing & strength to the LE Community & his fellow brother in arms. It’s a difficult task to carry on, but those of us who’ve walked this road will be lifting you with extra Prayers of Gods hedge of protection over all of you for peace and safety. Thank you all for your Service.

Deputy Jacquelynne Booker, Retired
Shasta County, California,Sheriffs Office

February 8, 2018

To be absent from this Earth is to be with Christ. It is all that gives some comfort right now. David was a role model for many hats. A loving husband, a loving father, a loving friend, a stellar Officer. He was the kindest of men, full of humor and pure goodness. He will b missed dearly. I pray for his family, his wife and daughters. Your hero is with Christ and although it may be difficult to find any peace in this right now, peace will come. Breathe one breath at a time and know that the world is standing with you, closely. When you can't stand, we will hold you up in honor of a very good man.

May God give you the peace that only He can give. We are all with you Nicole. You and your daughters will walk a painful road, but know, we will all walk with you.

In His name,
Adam, Dena, Jeremiah and Anna'leigh Hajek-Perez

Dena Marie Perez
Family Friends, Meadowview Farms Neighbor for a while

February 8, 2018

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Police Officer David Sherrard and the extended law enforcement family of the Richardson Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your memory.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

February 8, 2018

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 8, 2018

Thank you for your service

Dmytro Goloborodko

February 8, 2018

RIP my brother. Peace and prayers for your family, friends and fellow officers. Another sad, sad day ! Marty Mooney Det ( ret ) NYPD and son Alex active NYPD..Blue Knights XIX Rome NY/XXXII Syracuse NY.

Marty Mooney Det ( RET )
NYPD

February 8, 2018

R.I.F. BROTHER GOD HAVE YOU NOW.

Sgt FREDERICK YOUNG
NATCHITOCHES PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE

February 8, 2018

Thanks for your service Brother. My heart goes out to your family, your department and all that knows you and will miss you. God bless you and your family.

Detention Deputy Kochevar
Clay County Florida.

February 8, 2018

It is a shame that fine officers like officer Sherrard have to give their lives on calls such as this call. Thank you for your years of service in defense of others.

David Phillips
Concerned Citizen, Columbus, GA

February 8, 2018

Rest in peace hero.

Lt. Jim Russo

February 8, 2018

A real "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County, NY PD

February 8, 2018

MY PRAYERS FOR YOUR WIFE AND TWO DAUGHTERS. MAY THE HELP YOU THROUGH THE GRIEF PROCESS. HE IS A TRUE HERO TO OUR NATION AND YOUR COMMUNITY.

Lt. Retired GLEN FARABEE
Los Angeles County Fire Dept.

February 8, 2018

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family, friends, and coworkers. Rest In Peace my Brother in Blue.

Investigator Esrael Silva
Deaf Smith County District Attorney Office, Hereford, Texas

February 8, 2018

May the Lord comfort your family, friends and co-workers at this most difficult time.
Thank you for your service.
Rest in peace.

Don't cry because I'm gone----Smile because I was here.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

February 8, 2018

Rest in peace my brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Richardson Police Department.

James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc

February 8, 2018

SALUTE OFFICER SHERRARD. You are not forgotten my brother

Firefighter Paramedic Peter Anthony
DLA Fire and Emergency Services-Ret

February 8, 2018

RIP Sheepdog! Your time on earth is done... Take your place of honor. You will never be forgotten. We will remember you in Washington next year sir.. God speed...

Sgt Stephen Wamsley
Phoenix Police Department

February 8, 2018

Thank you Officer Sherrard for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Texas. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother...

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

February 8, 2018

My prayers are with Officer Sherrard's wife and kids as well as with the Richardson Police Department. May u rest in peace Officer Sherrard.

Officer Michael Zwierko
Oglethorpe Ga. Police Department

February 8, 2018

Job well done, sir. Prayers for you, your family, your department, especially other first responders on scene.

Margaret Scott
Shelby County Supports The Badge, Indiana

February 8, 2018

#Sherrardn. Rest In Peace brother.

C. Vaughn

February 8, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Officer Sherrard.
Officer Sherrard, we thank you for your service.
God Bless.

DeKalb, Illinois Police Department

February 8, 2018