Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The incident of Trooper Elizabeth Jones-Story is genuinely saddening. Her life should not have been lost that day. She was more than just a trooper. Elizabeth seemed to be a loving wife and had a bright future ahead of her. It brings joy to me that she wanted to expand her farm, and it makes me happy that her husband, Robert, is continuing her dream.

Cadence Kent
Grundy Area Vocational Center - Criminal Justice

October 25, 2023

Never Forgotten, we will always remember and honor you and all the other ISP Troopers we have lost that horrific year. Rest in Peace Hero.

Marty Lambert (Mother of Fallen Illinois State Trooper Christopher Lambert) E.O.W: January 12, 2019

March 28, 2022

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over nine years. I pray that Brooke's life and death will bring glory to His name.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

June 22, 2020

You are honored and remembered for your commitment and sacrifice in the 2020 Police Unity Tour

Sgt. Scott Chehutski
Orange County Sheriffs Office

June 14, 2020

Brooke, thank you for your sacrifice and service. We will never forget you.

Trooper A.M. Unal
Illinois State Police

April 19, 2020

Rest in Peace Sister

Sgt.Robert Mau, RET.
Joliet IL PD

March 28, 2020

Rest in heavenly peace on this your 1 anniversary in heaven

Mark Mottola

March 28, 2020

Rest In Peace Sister LEO.Thank you Hero and your family for your courage, sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 28, 2020

Thoughts are with the family on this first anniversary of end of watch March 28th.

Wisconsin C.O.P.S. G. Birkholz
Mom of Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011 Fond du Lac PD

March 25, 2020

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over nine years. I pray that Brooke's life and death will bring glory to His name.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

January 11, 2020

“The Badge"

She starts her shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
She drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer she is known.

She’s paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But she usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has her salary beat.

Now she doesn't know a holiday
'Cause she works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At her home she cannot be found.

She’s cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
She seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some she’s just a fool.

Her friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath her badge and gun,
She’s just another women.

She knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And she gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when she leaves for work,
She prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight she stops a speeding car,
She alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
She does it everyday.

Well, she walks up to the driver's window,
And her badge is shining bright.
She asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So she lay on the ground bleeding.
Her blood wasn't blue - Her blood was red.
And briefly she thought of her loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved her cried.

Well, they buried her in uniform
With her badge pinned on his chest.
She even had her revolver,
She died doing his best.

Back the Blue, Kate

November 15, 2019

Praying for peace, hope, comfort, and strength for all the family and friends of Trooper Jones-Story. I am sorry for your loss. May your shared memories bring you comfort as you move through the days ahead.

Pam
Wife of Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

July 22, 2019

Rest in peace sister, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Trooper Jones-Story during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders (retired)
Okfuskee County Sheriff's Office (OK)

July 9, 2019

You dedicated your life to protect and serve. You gave all for the job of LEO. WE WILL FOREVER HONOR YOU.

Timothy White Lieutenant
ADOC

May 24, 2019

Trooper Jones-Story was a great individual and a great trooper. I had worked a couple of cases with her. She will be missed and never forgotten

Sue Fiduccia, retired Coroner
Winnebago county Illinois

May 19, 2019

R.I.P.

Cpl Julian “Jules” Olvera
Seguin Tx, Police Department

May 5, 2019

Trooper Brooke Jones-Story was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while conducting a traffic stop on U.S. Route 20 near State Route 75 in Freeport. The driver of the truck that struck her was charged with several traffic citations.

law enforcement student
banning high school

April 15, 2019

Trooper Brooke Jones-Story was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer while conducting a traffic stop on U.S. Route 20 near State Route 75 in Freeport.
She had stopped another tractor-trailer and was conducting an inspection of it when another truck ran off the road, striking her patrol car before striking her and the truck she was inspecting.
The driver of the truck that struck her was charged with several traffic citations.
Trooper Jones-Story had served with the Illinois State Police for 12 years and was assigned to District 16 in Pecatonica.

Law enforcement
Banning High school

April 15, 2019

Rest in Peace Trooper Jones-Story. Thank you for your service & sacrifice. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and the ISP.

Sgt. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Township NJ Police Department

April 12, 2019

Rest In Peace troopers Jones-Story, I know you are in heaven now. Thank you for your service. Want to share my hero workout I did for you today. The only way I know to honor your service and sacrifice.

Jones-Story
1 mile run on treadmill
34 burpees
Then-
3 rounds
28 40# DB ground to overhead
12 HSPU
Then-
85 sit ups

Civilian

April 11, 2019

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

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my sister.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

April 10, 2019

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

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

April 10, 2019

R.I.P. SISTER Jones-Story!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

April 10, 2019

Sadden by the loss of the LEO. We all lose so much when a Officer is taken from us. May God give the family and fellow officers they worked with Peace and Strength to carry on.

Liaison Emergency Management Highlandville,Mo Son of Deceased LEO.

April 7, 2019

RIP Sister

Deputy Tim Duvall
Boyd County KY Sheriffs Department

April 7, 2019