Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

For his fellow man he fought. For his fellow man he has fallen. RIP brother fly high on angel wings for the lord has called you home.

Corporal John Biggins
Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office

February 27, 2020

Andrew was a well-respected officer who will be missed by many. This tragedy creates an unnecessary void which will never be filled. God be with his family, his wife and son.

Mark Cartret
Friend

February 27, 2020

God Bless you Corporal Andrew Gillette. Thank you for your service with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and your service with The United States Air Force. Thank you for making the people in the Sumter County, South Carolina area feel safer. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friend for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your loved ones!! We are so saddened by this terrible news and you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

February 26, 2020

Corporal Gillette came from a long line of law enforcement and military service.

His Air Force Service included a tour in Korea and Deployments to the Middle East and Mediterranean Areas or operations. He was retired medically from the Air Force with cancer rendering him non-deployable. He beat the cancer. He began with Sumter Sheriffs as a Reserve Officer while on active duty at Shaw AFB. Went active with Sumter Sheriffs after leaving the Air Force.

On his paternal side his great-grandfather served with South Pasadena (California) Police Department where he was a desk officer for 12 years. His grandfather mustered out of the Army in 1946 on a Friday and started with South Pasadena PD the following Monday. Retired 33 years later as a Lieutenant. He also retired from the Army Reserve as a Lt Col. His Father is a retired Navy and Navy Reserve officer with 4 years of initial active duty and recalled back to active duty for Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, where he served overseas for 11 months.

On his Mothers side, his great-grandfather served in the United States Army in WW1, and later joined Los Angeles Police Department in 1922. He retired and then served in the Los Angeles Sheriffs during WW2. His Grandfather served in the Marines in the Korean War. His step-great-grandfather was a career Marine, with China Service Awards both before and after WW2, serving in the Pacific and Korea. His great-uncle served in the Los Angeles Police Department, retiring medically with an on duty injury.

He currently has an uncle and cousin serving with the Los Angeles PD and Sheriffs.

John Gillette, LCDR USN Ret.
Proud Father

February 26, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother, we’ll hold the line from here on out.

Sr Deputy Matt Tomaszewski
Travis County Sheriffs Office

February 26, 2020

PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND OUR FAMILY OF BLUE. REST IN GODS ARMS AND THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT WARRIOR AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

MOTHER OF A DALLAS POLICE WOMAN LINDA KE
NONE

February 26, 2020

Andrew came from a family with a tradition of service.

Great-Grandfather Gillette, South Pasadena PD retired Desk Officer

Grandfather Gillette, Lt Retired, So Pas PD, LtCol Retired AUS

Great-Grandfather Mrakich, Retired Los Angeles PD, returned to duty with LA Sheriffs in WW2.

Uncle and cousin currently with LAPD and LASO

John Gillette LCDR USN
Father

February 26, 2020

We will never forget

Mr Patrick Buelt
BSA

February 26, 2020

Dearest Andrew, you were the family’s first beloved grandson, son, nephew and the big cousin. We are grieving our loss and heartbroken for Marie and John Curtis. You were always sweet, gentle and loving with your family. You will be in our daily thoughts, especially with the sound of a train. Rest In Peace. Memory eternal.

The Grosbard Family
Sumo, Uncle and Cousins

February 26, 2020

May God give peace to all that love him

Jay Howard FF Capt GCFD ret. William How
Ret. firefighter

February 26, 2020

May God give

Jay Howard FF Capt GCFD ret. William How
Ret. firefighter

February 26, 2020

May God give peace to that love

Jay Howard FF Capt GCFD William Howard
Ret. firefighter

February 26, 2020

May

Jay Howard FF Capt GCFD William Howard
Ret. firefighter

February 26, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss.

Jacquie Rebel survivor

February 26, 2020

Rest in Peace Corporal Gillette. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

February 26, 2020

Rest in peace Corporal Gillette!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

February 26, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Gillette, his family and Sumpter County Sheriff's Office at this time of need. May he rest in peace knowing fellow Sheriff Deputies across the miles are thinking of him, his family and SCSO.

Deputy Scott S. McCoy
Fulton County Sheriff's Office Johnstown, NY

February 26, 2020

God Speed Brother

Detective Aaron Raine
Mesa Police Department

February 26, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

February 26, 2020

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

Thank your for your service and the ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

Rest in peace, Cpl. Gillete.

Brandon Jewett
Civilian Supporter
Lenexa, KS

February 26, 2020

All give some, some give all. Rest in Peace!

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

February 26, 2020

So saddened by such brutality from criminal individuals. Prayers for the family and department.

Parole Academy Instructor Brandon Smith
TX Department of Criminal Justice-Parole Division

February 26, 2020

God bless you and your family and Department brother Thank you for your service and sacrifice for your country you are not forgotten another brother taken at the hands of the thug element there is no punishment for the thugs that are committing murder of my Brothers and Sisters at least he got his justice God walk with you and all my Brothers and Sisters that go do this calling everyday . Roman's 13 -4

Retired Lieutenant Tommy Pettus
Talladega Alabama Police Department

February 26, 2020

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

February 26, 2020

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Corporal Gillette and the Sumter County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Corporal Gillette, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

February 26, 2020