I loved John Carlton and Sharon with all my heart. He was my cousin, but I thought of him more like a big brother. I wish I could have been there..........

Sharon,,so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved John, I lived next to you and John when I was married to Roy,,,many moons ago, but never forgot about you John and Stephanie DeAnn. May God be with the family and give you peace.

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILYS LOSS.  I MET JOHN LAMBERT WHILE IN THE ACADEMY.  HE WAS NOT MY FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR, BUT HE WAS INDEED THE PERSON WE CALLED THE MIRACLE  WORKER.  I HAD NEVER HELD A FIRMARM BEFORE, LET ALONE NEEDED TO QUAILFY WITH ONE.  MY INSTRUCTOR WAS HARD ON ME AND I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME LEARNING.  MY INSTRUCTOR DID NOT MAKE IT ONE MORNING WHEN I WAS IN remedial AND OFC LAMBERT STEPPED RIGHT IN.  HE TOLD ME TO RELAX AND DO SOME DEEP BREATHING.  HE WAS SO KIND AND PLEASANT.  BY THE GRACE OF GOD I PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS.  HE WAS TRULY HEAVEN SET.  NOW HE HAS RETURNED HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD.  BE BLESSED FAMILY AND FRIENDS

We joined NEHBC in January 2013 and John was our first life group teacher, we loved John from the very beginning and he was a wonderful teacher. John was so kind and caring to everyone.  We feel very privileged to have know him and call him our friend.  He will be missed by everyone, we are so sorry for your loss.
Rick & Gloria Dorman

I first met Officer Lambert while I was in the Houston Police Academy during the summer of 2011. He was my firearms instructor. He was very patient and knew everything about a handgun that one can possibly know, regardless of the type. Before it was announced that he was ill I had just saw him at the police academy and he appeared just fine. I was shocked to hear of him being ill and him passing. Officer Lambert, may you rest in Peace. May God give your family the strength. 
                                       Officer F. Flynn

We are so sorry for your loss.  John was kind and caring to everyone. We were happy to know him and call him our friend. We will keep you in our prayers.

My friend, co-worker of 16 years, mentor, and I call you my brother.  You will be miss as my heart is full sadness and sorrow.  John Lambert you left a footprint on my life and I am better man by knowing you and the values you taught me.                              .  .

I was sadden to learn of John's passing, but I know he walks with God at this very moment.  When I think of John I think of a true professional that was always friendly and kind to others. Rest in peace brother officer.

John. If you can see this, I have loved you like a brother since we worked in the jail rotation in 1982...God teaches us through men like you...your kindness is far reaching...many have been touched by you in ways that can't be numbered...we will act silly again brother...on streets of gold...God bless you family.  Keith

I will miss him.  I will miss his kind words. I will miss our conversations and I will miss his friendship. I will miss his encouragement to do my best, to believe I can be more, and in all things to give the glory to God.  I will miss his inspiration to be a Godly man. 

John made an impact on my life and the lives of countless others. His life made a difference in this world and I am so grateful to have known him.

I was saddened to hear about John. He was one of my instructors at the Police Academy almost 20 years ago. When I would go back to the academy for in-service training, I would go visit with him. I have always valued his friendship and the guidance  he provided for both my work and my personal life. He will be missed.

I am sorry to hear about your passing God be with your family.

I have known John since we attended school together, from elementary through high school and even back then he was one of the good guys and he remained so throughout his life. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Rest in peace old friend. Sharon, may God give you and your entire family peace and comfort throughout the coming days.

Proverbs 18:24 - "A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."  
I am forever thankful for my friend, John Lambert.  I look forward to the day when I will see John again.

So thankful that God brought John and Sharon Lambert into my life almost 40 years ago. John and Sharon have been as close to my heart as any brother or sister. Thru the years they have both seen me at my worst and at my best and supported me thru both. I always knew if I needed them, they would be there. It is hard to imagine life without John around.......someone to laugh with, argue with and pick back and forth. I so miss John; but my separation from John and others is only for a fleeting moment. One day I too will get to see my Savior and enjoy all the wonders of Heaven just like my friend John and other loved ones are doing at this very moment. I will cherish all the memories that I have of this fine man; and look forward to seeing him on my trip to Glory. I pray that Sharon, Stephanie, Eddie and Ethan will experience a tremendous outpouring of God's love, blessings and comfort in the days to come.

Senior Officer John C. Lambert was truly one of Houston's Finest. They don't come any better. We've lost a wonderful person with a heart of GOLD.

Retired HPD Officer Richard Sumner and Retired HPD Officer Sharlot Sumner

I've known Officer John Lambert since our Academy days. He was in the class after me. John was a true friend and colleague. We usually saw him once or twice a year to qualify. We would spend about an hour just talking about HPD, and also how he planned on spending his retirement. He was a very patient man, a man of his word, honest and religious. He loved his family. I could not have asked for a better friend. God may you give this family peace knowing we have John in heaven watching over all of us. Our condolences go out to his family. May God Bless You.

HPD Retired Officer Sharlot Sumner - Class #93 and HPD Retired Officer Richard Sumner - Class #26

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I met Officer Lambert over 17 years ago. Like many, I was a cadet and had never shot a gun before.  I knew you wanted to throw your hands up, but you never did. I knew there was something different about you. God never gave up on you, and in return, you never gave up on me. I will always remember your beautiful smile! May God grant strength to your family during this difficult time.

Gone but never forgotten.... You will truly be missed by your family in blue.

I know your soul will shine bright in heaven, just as you shined here on Earth. You will be missed everyday until we see you again.

Our families shared so many good times together.  My children have learned a lot  from him and loved him much.  I will remember all the good times we all had together and will cherish them forever. There aren't enough words to express what John meant to my family and so many more.  He is missed and he was loved.

A sweet man was called home by his Father.  May God's love comfort the family.

Officer Lambert was one of my shooting instructors when I went through the academy in 2002. He was very patient even with those of us that were marksmanship challenged. He was a great officer and an even greater husband/friend/father.

John's kind spirit touched so many people. I am so happy to have known him. Sharon and Stephanie, I am so sorry for your loss.

John Lambert was one of the nicest instructors I knew, he always had nice things to say and a great sense of humor.  My prayers are for him and his family.

Maggie Longobardi (The Woodlands, Tx)

I cannot find the words to express how deeply John is loved and respected...and how very much he will be missed by the Lambert Life Group class that he taught at NEHBC.

I was in John's class, he was a wonderful Godly man that taught us from God's word.  I learned so much from him in the years I knew him not only as a teacher, but as a friend. He and Sharon were a wonderful Godly family, and I am glad to have her friendship still.  Sorry for your Loss Sharon.  John will be remembered as a Great man of faith.  Cindy Reed

I've known many people but my son's grandfather, my father in law John Lambert is one of the great ones....
Rest in peace... "Pop"

May God be your strength during this difficult time. To one of Houston's Finest - Officer Lambert, thank you for your service.

Rosalie

Dearest Sharon we are so saddened to learn of john's passing. We have had him on our prayer chain and I will pass this along. Stacey has been here in Hondo with us since Christmas eve and will stay till or through the weekend. She has always kept us posted on John's condition.  And is quite upset over this news. Our God continues to be a wonderful God and has indeed healed John  only not here in this life  we lift you in prayer for your peace and strength during the coming days  know that we are praying for you  much love Karen George Stacey Koch

Sharon, Stephanie and Family, as we all morn the loss of such a wonderful, Godly man, the Angels in Heaven are rejoicing in Johns arrival.   Daddy  is probably talking his ears off already!  May God's grace be with you at this time and throughout this season.

May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love.
There is no more love than what is shown in a tear.
Lord, bless Sharon in this most difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.  May your memories bring you comfort.

John was, by far, one of the kindest people I have been blessed to work with at HPD. His gentle, encouraging nature made him very effective as an instructor and very easy to trust and befriend. We will definitely miss him at HPD. Prayers for God's grace and comfort to John's family (blood and blue) as John is in our father's home now.

I would just like to say that I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. Over the years he was always very kind to me. God Bless you and your family he will truly be missed.

God, family and friends; John truly had it all. My comfort is knowing that he knew it. I will miss you my friend.

My condolences to the Lambert and Esparza families...he was one Houston's finest and will always be remembered!! #class199

You will be missed and I know I will see you again one day in heaven.

I had the pleasure of working with John at the HPD Academy  many years back and I just wanted to say that I never met a friendlier kinder person than John... THANKS for the smiles... you will be missed

I was very fortunate to have met John many years ago. During a few patrol shifts we worked together, I discovered what a fine Christian Man John was and came to respect him greatly. I will miss my friend!

My sincere condolences on the loss of Sr. Officer Lambert. May your wonderful memories help you all through this difficult time.

Yolanda Castillo
HPD

I had the honor of working with John at the HPD Academy for many years. He was a wonderful man, a gentleman and an excellent officer. 

Countless lives were enriched for having known him. My sincere condolences go out to the family. Thank you for sharing John with us.

I will always remember John Lambert as one of the nicest officers I've met, and a fine firearms instructor. He will be missed by all.  May God bless and comfort the Lambert family.

John will be missed by many!  You all will be in my thoughts and prayers on Tuesday and the future.  Much love to you all!

Dear Sharon, Stephanie and family,   
I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing.  He was an amazing and gentle man.  He will be missed.   May God comfort all of you during this difficult time.

I had the privilege of being in Johns Sunday school class. He was such a good Christian man. My wife and I had the deepest respect  and loved him as a friend and brother in Christ. He will be missed very much. Our condolences and prayers to Sharon and the Lambert family. May God be with you all and give you comfort and peace and healing. Love you John..

"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.   JC is a great friend and co-worker.  My prayers are with your family.   Thanks for being a part of our lives we were blessed!

A fine Officer and a wonderful person.  May the LORD's face shine upon you and bring you peace, my friend.  Your suffering is over and you are finally home!

I am praying for the Lambert family. I worked with John at the HPD Academy he was a very nice and caring man. He will be greatly missed.

I was fortunate enough to have met John during his career with HPD. John was kind, caring and had a BIG HEART! He left a lasting impression on many of those who knew him. God bless his family and may John Rest in Peace for Eternity!

Wonderful man and neighbor. We will miss his smiles, friendly waves and brief chats.  Our sincerest condolences to you, Sharon, Stephanie, Eddie and Ethan.

God Speed, sir. Prayers to the Lambert family. He was a great man and good friend.

HPD lost a wonderful man as well as a great friend and co-worker.  I will miss him as many of his friends and family. I pray for God's comfort for each of you during this difficult time.  I worked with John at the Academy & pistol range, and missed seeing him the past year.  I will continue to pray for John's family.

Deborah Lokey
Class 85

I remember many days  sitting and talking with John. We were solving all the problems in the world! A wonderful man who loved his family May the Lord give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. John will be missed. 
God Bless,
Donna Uphoff

I  worked with J.C. in Special Operations. He was a great officer. May God bless your family during this time of loss. I will keep you in my prayers .

Godspeed to you JC. God bless your family amy you rest in peace.

Officer Lambert was a great, funny and inspiring and a great instructor to me and many officers. May God shine his light of peace and comfort to your family during this rough time, and may he rest in peace in heaven.

May God shine his light of peace and comfort to your family during this rough time. Officer Lambert was a great, funny and inspiring instructor to many. May God bless your family while Lambert gains his wings and watches over your family. You have a new guardian angel forever.
-The Cole Family (Class 209 and 221)

I want to thank the Lambert family for sharing such a wonderful man, co-worker, and friend with the rest of us... He will be dearly missed. God has gained another faithful ANGEL.

                                                                                Sgt. A.Y. Coleman

What a great man.  He meant so much to Portland and I when we were a young married couple.  So sorry for your loss Sharon and Stephanie.

OBITUARY

John Carlton Lambert

June 18, 1949 – December 24, 2015

Brookside Memorial Park

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