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for Garry Welford
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Stacy Butler
August 9, 2010
May your family know the gratitude we have for him.
Dale Sheveland
August 8, 2010
Debbie & Family,
I served on the USS Turner Joy during the same years Garry did. Although we came from different parts of the US, Garry and I "hit it off" and become very good friends and enjoyed many good times together in our travels and deployments during the Viet Nam era. In fact,we shared an apt. together in Long Beach,California for a few months with a couple of other shipmates during a period our ship was in port for an extended period of time. I did get to see Garry several years ago when our ship held a reunion in Baton Rouge. This fall we will be hosting our ship's reunion here in Minneapolis and I was so hopefull that Garry would decide to attend. Please know, that as we always do, we will recognize and honor Garry and other shipmates who have passed on for their service in the United States Navy.
My Sincere Sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Dale Sheveland
USS Turner Joy
Reunion Co-Chair
SCOTT SAVARY
August 7, 2010
Debbie, Judy & my hearts go out to you. I am sorry You And Garry never made it up to visit with us.
Scott & Judy Savary
ROSIE CLARK
August 3, 2010
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MY FAMILY KNEW GARRY AS A YOUNG MAN AND A FINE PERSON. OUR HEARTS FEEL YOUR SORRY.
THE TISDALE AND CLARK FAMILIES
August 1, 2010
My prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Margaret Jenkins Sonoma California
Windol Mizell
July 30, 2010
May God Help You Through This Awful Loss. Our Hearts Hurt For You.
Elisa White
July 30, 2010
My prayers go out to the family as well as Mr. Welfords co-workers. May God Bless you all.
Lettie Clark
July 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers for the family of Mr. Welford. He meant so much not just to his family but to the county and also to anyone who knew him. He was a hard working man and he wanted his county to be the best it could be. May the citizens and other law officials continue the fight. MAY GOD BLESS.
Betty Byrd
July 30, 2010
SO sorry for your family.Mr Welford was certainly a man of honor and bravery. He was on the job, not sitting behind a desk delegating the job to others. I know at this time God is the great comforter for you, but I hope it helps to know others care.
Melissa Roughton
July 29, 2010
May you and your family find the Peace that the Lord has for you. I was in shock when I heard what happen to Sheriff Welford. From what I have heard George County, Mississippi and America has lost a great outstanding man. My boyfriend feels that same way. He says that Sheriff Welford was an awesome man.
Jenny
July 29, 2010
may your family find peace and comfort in this tragic time. you are in our family's thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your many years of dedication to protect and serve.
July 29, 2010
Very few FAIR SHERIFF SO SORRY for the loss of this one . CJ'S BONDING
Diane Lowery
July 28, 2010
My prayers go out to you and your family. I know Garry will be missed by his entire family as well as the county he served.
Fara Middleton
July 27, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bob Hodges
July 27, 2010
Your kind heart and wonderful Spirit helped me the morning you knocked on my door on 30 May 2009 to inform me that my niece, Joy Hodges had been murdered and then you gave to me the utmost respect of telling me exactly what happened without sugar coating the details and you've had my utmost respect ever since. I've lost several tears since hearing of your passing and our world is definitely a worse place now you're not it it. To the family I extend my most heartfelt condolences and May the Grace of our Almighty hold each of you in His Love.
Kathy & Sammy Jones
July 27, 2010
May God be with the Welford family during this difficult time. Mr. Garry will sure be missed alot in George County. He was a great sheriff.
Delois Howell
July 27, 2010
Debbie you and your family will be in my prayers always, my heart feels your pain, I know its not the same but , I do know how your heart is crushed, I know this b/c my was crushed when I lost Benny ,but God has been with me all the way,I couldn't have made it this far if I didn't have him, to lead me through, so please know that he is with you and your family. I know you love GOD so put it all in his hands, I know that easy to say but, He Loves you and he will bring you confort, just trust him.Benny and Garry were very good friends, I just know that they are with the Heavely Father now and are talking with him(a little humor) asking can they go fishing now. Debbie I Love you and if there is anything I can do, just call me day or night. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL THE DAYS OF YOUR LIFE.YOUR FRIEND FOREVER. LOIS HELTON HOWELL !!!!!!!
Pamela Petersen
July 27, 2010
Oh Mrs. Welford I am so very sorry for your loss. Dear woman please know that my prayers are with you and your family. I don't know how to comfort you at the loss of your dear husband - BUT, maam, I do know that Jesus Christ, the way maker does not want you sad and hurting. He will send you His comforter. May angels come and minister you and your family. God bless you and may He wipe your precious tears.
Pam & Pete Petersen IN HIS NAME
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Bridgette Ousman
July 27, 2010
Welford Family, I am so saddened by the news of your loss. Gary was a fine man and so loved and respected by everyone who knew him. George County has definitely lost one of the good ones.
May God be with you all and comfort you in the days ahead.
Bridgette Pitts Ousman (Coldspring, TX)
Beverly Bennett
July 27, 2010
Mrs. Welford, May God hold you and your family very close to him, My husband is also a police officer so we are part of this strong family. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family. Sgt. Bill Bennett, G.P.D.
July 27, 2010
Our hearts go out to the family.
John,Errin and Janis Bosarge
Rob & Pat Horne
July 26, 2010
Debbie, children and grandchildren It must be a comfort to know how loved and respected Garry was. What a legacy he left. May God comfort and sustain you in the days ahead.
Donald, Virginia, Wesley Bounds
July 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need. Garry was a type of man who will never be forgotten. Love In Christ.
Maurica Davis
July 26, 2010
The Welford family is in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace as you remember his contributions to his family and community.
Maurica Cooley Moody Davis
Stephanie Welford Garner
July 26, 2010
Debbie, my heart is breaking for you and your children. I am so sorry you are having to go through this.Garry was my 2nd Cousin. My Daddy was Clinton Lamar Welford Sr. I'm praying that God comforts you and your children. Love, Stephanie Welford Garner & Family
Chris & Dina Miller
July 26, 2010
Sheriff you will be missed by many. You will never be forgotten. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Sheriff Welford's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rachel Howard
July 26, 2010
There are no words to express our grief. Our love and prayers are with the Welford family. Our county has lost a great leader/protector.
Chris & Dina Miller
July 26, 2010
Sheriff Welford you will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Sheriff Welford's family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Havard, McMillan
July 26, 2010
Our Prayers goes out to the family and friends, and co-workers of Garry Welford. May Our Lord comfort and give you all strength as you walk this journey together. We knew him when we we was growing up he was a Game Warden many years ago. He was a Christian man and he is going to be so very missed by all who knew him. Hearts and Prayers,from the Havard family.
Keith & Shawn Strahan
July 26, 2010
Mr. Garry meant alot to us & we will truly miss him. We was so blessed to have known him. We know he is in heaven grinning & figuring out how to play new tricks on people there..Ms Debbie you & the kids will be in our prayers daily along with everyone at the sheriff office.
Lisa & Bobby Davis & Dorothy McEachern
July 26, 2010
May God be with the family at this time. Mr. Welford will be sadly missed by friends and family. Our prayers go out to the Welford family.
Jimmy & Diane vice
July 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Family and community that Garry was apart of. Our prayers are with you.
John & Sabrina Riley
July 26, 2010
You will be missed by many, our deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Doris Clark
July 26, 2010
I will continue to pray for the family.We lost a great sheriff and friend he will be greatly missed.
Billy and Frankie Nichelson
July 26, 2010
We were deeply saddened to hear the nears of Sheriff Welford's death. He will be remembered for his honor and integrity. May God give you all the strength to endure during your time of sorrow.
Debbie Langford
July 26, 2010
God be with the family today, and the weeks to come. I grew up in George County...never had the privilege of knowing Garry...but somehow, there is a kinship, and a sadness, that cannot be explained..My heart goes out to his family and friends.
John & Joan Welford
July 26, 2010
We want to express our heart felt sympathy at the loss of a great man,cousin and Sheriff.Debbie,Gina,Rhonda and Tony,if there is anything we can do,please do not hesitate to call,you are and will continue to be in our prayers.
Missy Boone
July 26, 2010
Praying for the Welford family, R.I.P. Mr. Welford
Teresa Keesee
July 26, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies
July 26, 2010
As a former resident of George County I'm saddened to learn of the passing of Sheriff Welford. As a current law enforcement officer the hurt is even deeper. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family. Rest in peace Sheriff.Your tour of duty has ended.
Jim Webb, Jonesboro, GA.
Monique Cooks
July 26, 2010
May God Bless and Keep this family in this dark hour.
NICK AND PAT NICHELSON
July 26, 2010
THIS COUNTY HAS LOST A BRAVE AND GOOD MAN.
WE ARE PRAYING FOR HIS FAMILY. REST IN PEACE
SHERIFF WELFORD. BY PEACE I GIVE YOU, BY PEACE I LEAVE YOU.
Brenda
July 26, 2010
Your were there for good times and difficult times for troubled familys. Never to judge. I know this was a hard job for you,But you did it with diginty and compassion. We will always remember you for the way we were treated. Thank You May god bless you. I wish I could hear you describe Sweet Beulah Land. I know you are there looking down on us.God be with you and your family.
July 26, 2010
WE FEEL THE LOST OF A GOOD MAN, WE ARE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU.
Joan E. Dunn
July 26, 2010
Ms. Debbie, my heart is breaking for you and your children. I am so sorry you are having to go through this. Mr. Garry was a fine man. I'm praying that God comforts you and your children.
John & Sonya Herrington
July 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Garry. We pray the Welford family is comforted in knowing he was loved by so many. George County will never be the same. Rest in Gods arms.
Ronald Weeks
July 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and co-workers of Sheriff Garry Welford. I am a former L.E.O. and a distant cousin somewhere along the family tree. This truly hurts my heart to hear of this tragedy. I know that Garry is a shining star in the Heavens above protecting the Halls of Heaven. God Bless you and Rest in Peace Sheriff Welford.
May 8th, 2010 Centennial Celebration
July 25, 2010
Billy and Frankie Nichelson
July 25, 2010
We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Sheriff Welford's death. He will definitely be remembered for restoring honor to the George County Sheriff's Dept. and for his passion of fighting the war on drugs that have plagued our county for several years now. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family...may God give you strength to endure through your time of sorrow.
Centennial Celebration May 8, 2010
July 25, 2010
July 25, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. It is a great loss for the entire country. I never heard any one say anything except good about Gary. We tried to get into the church, but there were so many people we failed.Our heart and prayers go out to you. God will keep him company until we all join him.
George & Nell McIntosh
July 25, 2010
Prayers are with the family and friends. Mr. Welford, Fair winds and following seas, sir. Smith Family, Lucedale, MS
July 25, 2010
Garry, We all will miss you. You were a very special person.Someone not to be replaced. Goodby My Friend.
sandra wilson-welford
July 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a nice and fair man and you and the whole county has experienced a great loss.
sandra wilson-welford
July 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a very nice and fair man and I am sorry for your loss, and our whole county's loss
kelly Wright
July 25, 2010
We are praying for the Welford family, Gary was a very good friend and sheriff! He will be dearly missed!
Jerry & Barbara Vise
July 25, 2010
Debbie and Children,
We are so sorry for you loss. We feel it's our loss also as Gary has been a good friend for many years. We are praying that God will comfort you all during this time. God is our refuge.
Cecil & Patsy Smith
July 25, 2010
Dear Debbie and Family,
You are in out prayers. We have lost a good friend, and out county has lost a good sherriff. May God be with you in the days to come as you face life without your husband, father, and grandfather.
Jimmie Mizell
July 25, 2010
Ms Debbie, Rhonda, Gina, and Tony. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. I pray that God will grant you His mercy and grace in the days to come. I am blessed to have personally known him and your family. It's been many years since I lived in Lucedale, but was always an honor to see him while visiting. My prayer for you is "The Lord bless you, and keep you; The Lord make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace."'
Angel
July 25, 2010
An Angel left Heaven just the other day,
Through the countryside of George County
He softly made his way,
On the scene the Angel had but to say,
“The Lord saw you and he wept, He sent me straight to you,
For just like you my Brother, I am an Officer too.”
Unfurled wings wrapped around the Sheriff of the land
The Angel held the Sheriff’s hand showing him the way,
And there in the light of heaven the Lord and all His Angels
Welcomed home the Sheriff of the land.
“Your duty has not ended, Your work is not yet through,
The gold deputy star you still wear with added angel wings so new,
A beautiful halo around your head, and here is what I need you to do,
You no longer patrol just the streets of George County,
For everywhere at once you could not be,
You now help me always to be able to watch over everyone,
friends, brother officers and your family”
Just then a call came in “Sheriff, where are you?”
And he replied “I had a call to make in heaven, go ahead”
“We miss you 10-4”
The Sheriff smiled and said “10-4, I miss you too.”
The Sheriff turned to the Lord and was just about to speak,
But the Lord who already knew and had heard the people weep,
“Yes I know my Son, Go ahead, there’s lots for you to do”
An Angel left Heaven just the other day,
Through the countryside of George County
He softly made his way,
On the scene of every tear the Angel had but to say,
“The Lord saw you and he wept, He sent me straight to you,
I was the Sheriff of the land, a husband, a father, a grand father, a brother, a fellow officer and friend,
Now I am your Guardian Angel, my unfurled wings will always be wrapped
Around you, I’ll always hold your hand.”
Just then a call came in “Sheriff, we love you. 10-4”
The Angel smiled “10-4 I love you all too”
Cindy Warren
July 25, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. I just lost my son, Office David Curtis of the Tampa PD while on duty. It has only been 3 weeks and to have this happen on the heals of my son and his partner's death just saddens me beyond words. Please accept my sympathies from the Curtis and Kocab families from the Tampa Police Department.
July 25, 2010
To Garry's family: I am sorry for your loss, and for the loss which our county has suffered. All I have ever heard about Sheriff Welford was positive.
He will be missed. Mary McAdory
Bryant Head
July 25, 2010
Allthough I did not know Sheriff Welford, from what I hear he was a great man and I know he will be sadly missed by his family, friends and fellow law enforcement team. My thoughts, and prayers are extended to those who knew Sheriff Welford. For he is now with the Lord. GOD had other plans for him and took him home. May GOD blees the Welford Family.
Troy Peterson
July 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Welford family and the George County Sheriff's Office for your loss.
carolyn davis
July 25, 2010
everything seemed to be getting better because of the honesty and hard work you put into being our sheriff.
THANK YOU.
susan moore
July 25, 2010
My deepest sympathy and prayers for Sheriff Welford. God Bless his family.
The Brannans
July 24, 2010
Debbie, Rhonda, Gina, Tony, and Grandchildren, our thoughts and prayers are with you today and the days to come. We too, loved your Garry, Daddy , and Papa. Garry came into our lives some 42 years ago as a Game Warden. He was one of the best.Then we had the honor of having him serve as our Sheriff for 6 and 1/2
years. Well done our good and faithful servant. May God comfort and keep you and his face shine upon you in these sad days. Brannan Hunts will greatly miss our friend Sheriff Welford.
Harmon, Sue, Verdia, Debbie, Cammie, and Carmon
Lucedale, Ms
Allison Finkley
July 24, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, Mr. Welford did business with my dad long time ago. May God give you all strength at this. Mr. Welford was a good man and will be missed by one and many...
July 24, 2010
To the family and law enforcement family of Sheriff Garry Welford, I am sorry for your loss. Eventhough most of us cannot imagine the terrible loss you are facing, George county has lost a wonderful sheriff. I appreciate his full-time effort to combat the drug problem so rampant in our county. He gave his life to protect others and we cannot ever show enough gratitude. Our prayers are being said and I hope your family find comfort in them. David and Beth Stevens and David and Alex Turner.
Sgt. Bill Kelley
July 24, 2010
The members of the Citrus County Sheriff's Office in Inverness, Fl., who responded to George County after hurricane Katrina, would like to take this time to tell the family and friends of Sheriff Welford that you have our deepest sympathy and are in our prayers. When we first met Sheriff Welford during our deployment, we knew right off the bat, that he was a man that had great strength and courage. He accepted our assistance without missing a beat, and made every one of us feel as if we were part of his team. We all developed great friendships within the agency that we will never forget. From the morning assignment meetings, to the dinners that we shared, to the lasting friends we made, it was all part of his plan to make sure the citizens of George County and his men and women were taken care of. Although our meeting Sheriff Welford and the members of his agency was brief, he will never be forgotten. Being the man that he was, I'm sure he is now serving a new assignment at the right hand of the lord. He was respected by everyone we came in contact with during our stay and it's with pride that we say thank you Sheriff for taking care of us while we were there, and for giving the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the citizens. Take care our Brother, we will see you again.
Sgt. B. Kelley, Deputies T. Beagan, T. Omelian, C. Prus, D. Gater, K. Roberts, S. Phillips, M. Penza, J. Luc, and M. Snider CCSO
Gregory Turner
July 24, 2010
Find strength in the arms of Jesus Christ at this time. He is with you. My prayers are with you Mrs Welford. Grace be with you.
Smith Family
July 24, 2010
May God bless Mrs. Debbie and family, during this sad time. Sheriff Welford will never be forgotten. Till we meet again.
Sgt. Bill Kelley
July 24, 2010
The Deputies of the Citrus County Sheriff's Office in Florida, that had the previlage of responding to George County after Hurricane Katrina would first like to send our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Sheriff Welford and all officers and employee's at the agency during this terrible time. Altough we only knew Sheriff Welford for the short time we were there, we will never forget him and the men and women at the Agency. While there, we all developed many friendships during that terrible time. Coming from a small County ourselves, Sheriff Welford made all of us feel as if we were part of his team. The morning meetings for assignments, the dinners that we shared and the brotherhood that we'll never forget, are only a few of the things experienced by us all. It was a pleasure to meet and work for such a strong and proud man. Our prayers are with everyone there. Sheriff Welford has left this earth for a new assignment at the right hand of the LORD. I'm more than positive, that he will be a great leader there, just as he was here.
Sgt. B. Kelley, Deputies T. Beagan, T. Omelian, D. Gater, S. Phillips, C. Prus, K. Roberts, J. Luc, M. Penza and M. Snider
Phebe Hunter
July 24, 2010
My prayers are with you.
Anonymous
July 24, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jimmy and Lisa Pitts
July 24, 2010
"Our sincerest sympathy, love and prayers go to Sheriff Gary Welford's family. He was a man of strength and courage, We truly admired the way he loved his community, he took a mighty strong stand to go in and clean the slate of George County, he forever made a difference. "He's in Heaven now receiving his reward". WE LOVE YOU SHERIFF WELFORD.". Jimmy and Lisa Pitts; Starla and Brianna Johnson (Laurel Ms.)
Frank Thomas
July 24, 2010
So sad, we will miss him dearly, our prayers goes out to the family at this time of sorrow.
Frank & Sheila
Roger Gibson
July 24, 2010
My sympathy and prayers go to Ms Debbie and the family. I would also like tell our brothers and sisters at the George County Sheriff's office to stand strong and proud like the Sheriff Welford did. We love you all.. Roger and Rebecca Gibson
Dale Singleton
July 24, 2010
You gave the ultimate price for doing your job, it was a career of a job being well done. To all your family, may they know that God has give you the Ultimate Gift, protecting them from above. Thank You Sir, for your services to law enforcement, and God Bless your Family, in their time of sorrow.
July 24, 2010
It's hard to find the words to express how much Garry and his family mean to me. Thank you Garry from being there for me when I lost my son to teaching me how to be a Game Warden. We are very close and I'll see you again one day.
Master Sgt. Kevin McDonald
MS. Dept of Wildlife stationed in George co. for 13 years
Cynthia Strahan
July 24, 2010
I am so sorry for the family of Gary Welford. He was a good man to know. I know I will miss him and always keep his family in prayer.
Daniel Strahan
July 24, 2010
I've known Gary since he became Game warden for George County. My sincerest sympathies for the family and my prayers go out to all of those who really knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Jeffrey Frye
July 24, 2010
My prayers go out to the family and George County Sheriff Department.
July 24, 2010
thank you for the giving of yourself to protect the residents of george county and the entire mississippi gulfcoast may your family find peace may god bless them always and forever .rest in peace sheriff welford for your tour of duty is finished and we thank you and will always remember you R Rowan (d" iberville)
Laura Roney
July 24, 2010
What a brave and honarable man to risk his life while protecting his city. Prayersgo out to your family.
Amie Jo (Eckels) Travis
July 24, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lena Brown
July 24, 2010
May God place his hand on the family an friends of Garry Welford,and give them peace. There will never be another person that can do what he has done for G. C.
July 24, 2010
My sincerest condolences to your family and friends. George County and Mississippi has lost a great man and true leader.
Bill, Cindy, & William Collins
July 23, 2010
Garry was a fine person and good friend to everyone who was fortunate to know him. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family. He is with God now. We love you, Garry.
July 23, 2010
Don and Louise Parnell
July 23, 2010
R.I.P. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family members and say that I am saddened with you in this very trying time. I did not have the privalege of knowing the Sheriif personally but have no doubt that he was doing exactly what he felt called to do. As a brother in arms and fellow officer, I am deeply moved by this lost to you, the Department, and your family. May God continue to bless you each and every day with his Grace and rest in the assurance of his wonderful blessings!!
Chief Agent Staney Webb
Marion County Drug Task Force
Hamilton Alabama
Hope Cochran
July 23, 2010
We have indeed lost a good man. Since I have been at George County Youth Court, I have seen him take money out of his pocket to buy the lunch of a child on his or her way to detention. He was a good man and sheriff. I am honored to have worked with him.
Ray & Bettie Fulcher
July 23, 2010
We send our love and prayers to the family and friends.
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