Message from Sheriff Ed Gonzalez:
I know we are all still in shock. We are heartbroken and grieving. I can’t offer any words that will provide any of us comfort. We will always have a piece of our heart missing because of the passing of our fallen brother, Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. Deputy Dhaliwal was a great teammate, an incredible family man, and a wonderful person. Nothing can take that away from him.
Through the pain, grief, and sorrow that we have all collectively felt, our community has come out stronger. Our community has come together as one to confront the evil that was laid before us. After Deputy Dhaliwal’s passing, we immediately locked arms with each other and began an outpouring of love that was recognized all across the country. This could not be more evident than on National Night Out. Law enforcement and neighborhoods hugged each other a little tighter this year. We know that we share a special relationship with each other and that we depend on one another to keep our community safe. Our communities came out, arms locked and hearts full, and showed the world that the best way to honor Deputy Dhaliwal’s memory was to continue living like he did: live with unrivaled passion, smile through life’s challenges, and give what you can to your community. We will never forget about the evil that took such a great man away from us, but let’s not forget about how we responded.
If you need to talk to someone, please reach out – we are a family. God bless all of you, and God bless the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
