Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I came to know Howard Gudgell in 2005 when I began my tenure @ TCSO after retiring from Arlington PD. Initially it was in passing, but when he moved to the Justice Center in 2010 where I was working, we found time to become acquainted & a true @ work friendship ensued. Although in different venues, our early law enforcement careers on a time-line, mirrored each other. I came to know him as a quiet, yet opinionated man, with a subtle but energetic sense of humor. Those few years before I retired in late 2013, was aptly spent with Howard in good company. As a parting gift, he fashioned for me, a beautiful hand-made jack knife carved of wood, with my name engraved, & on a wooden display stand. on my desk. I always cherished that gift from him, even more so in hearing of his untimely passing. Every morning upon awakening, my desk & that knife are one of the 1st things I see @ the foot of my bed; I look @ the knife, say good morning to Howard & I smile. Alex Ramsey Arlington PD/Tarrant County S.O. retired. A friend of Howard Gudgell's.

Officer/Deputy Alex Ramsey retired
Arlington PD/Tarrant County S.O. retired

December 17, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Gudgell,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tarrant County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 17, 2022

Deputy Gudgell,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

March 27, 2022

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all our nation’s law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [and daughters] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, D.Div, NCCA, M.S.B.S.
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

March 18, 2022