Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, November 22, 1963
Reflections for Officer J. D. Tippit
I would suspect Officer Tippit stood vigil at the gates of Heaven as an ambassador of the Thin Blue Line to welcome his brothers of the Dallas Police Department and Transit Police, citing "Blesssed are the Peacemakers". Eternal rest be granted unto all these fine brave men who distinguished themselves with professionalism, integrity, honor and courage. Law abiding citizens mourn your loss and will never forget the ultimate sacrifice each of you made to protect and serve the Dallas community, The Great State of Texas and our Nation. May God craddle all your families, friends, brother and sisters in the law enforcement community in whose hearts you will NEVER be forgotten. God Bless the fallen...
Respectfully,
Thomas Huber (TSgt, USAF - retired)
USAF Security Police (law enforcement/corrections)
July 10, 2016
Officer Tippit is truly one of our nation's great heroes. He risked his life in service to our country, to fight oppression. Then he dedicated his life to protecting his fellow citizens. It is to our great sorrow that he had to give his life to help bring President Kennedy's assassin to justice. Your city and this nation were greatly enriched by his life. I know his wife and children, as well as all of his siblings and other family members must be so proud. Thank you Officer Tippit...
D Ryan,
April 17, 2016
Dan Ryan
Citizen
April 17, 2016
Rest in peace.
Sgt. Jim Russo
April 17, 2016
Sometimes, we don't know who a hero might be until he distinguishes himself by valor in a moment of crisis. Officer J.D. Tippit was the kind of hero that helped right the wrongs of this world and made Dallas a safer place to live. His intelligence and instinct during the last moments of his life helped to find a presidential assassin before he could get away. Officer Tippit took very little from life and in return gave all that he had. Dallas is grateful.
Civilian
March 10, 2016
Well done officer, Rest in Peace.
Trooper R.A. Caridi / Ret. 31yrs service
New York State Police
November 22, 2015
You are NOT forgotten Officer Tippit!
Sgt. Michael Crosby
Massachusetts State Police
November 22, 2015
We remember the events that took place on this day in history. Officer Tippet may you rest in peace. Thank you for you answering the call on this day 52 years ago..
Chris
safety officer
November 22, 2015
RIP Officer Tippit
Jim Stout
Tucson, Arizona
Jimmy Stout Agent/Chaplain
US DHS CBP OBP
November 22, 2015
I never knew a cop was killed during this incident.
Rest easy Officer Tippit.
Deputy
SCSO
November 22, 2015
J.D. Tippit was a true hero, he gave his life doing his job protecting the people of Dallas. I have always felt that the Dallas Police Dept. should have been honored for the unbelievable work they did in solving the senseless murders of two great men, they had the killer in custody in less than two hours, and never got an ounce of thanks for it. Both officer Tippit and the Dallas Police Dept. have my utmost respect.
G. D. Izzo
Someone who lived through it.
November 22, 2015
Thank you Mr. Tippit for your service on Nov. 22, 1963. Thank you also for your service in WW II. Bless your beautiful family that has sacrificed so much for this country. May God Bless.
Sheriff Wiley Griffin
Decatur County, Ga. Sheriff's Office
November 22, 2015
Rest easy Sir
Police Officer
November 22, 2015
I was only 12 years old on that horrible day, and did not learn until later that our nation had lost not one, but two great men.
RIP, Officer Tippit. The lessons of selflessness and dedication you embodied will not be forgotten.
John Schofield SPC4
NYARNG
October 4, 2015
Tippit, you were a special hero. One that gave a sacrifice no one else could give, and that civilian that called for help was also a hero. You were alone only with a few people doing your job trying to question Oswald.
Kid
None
July 5, 2015
To my friend.Always remembered.
Ret officer William Wells
Houston,tx police
February 7, 2015
You will never ever be forgotten! RIP
Sergeant
North Kingstown Police Department
November 22, 2014
Always rememberd with #POTUS35
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
November 22, 2014
Another year & your still prayed for & thought of as a hero!
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
November 21, 2014
Like all the cops in all the world there was a huge lump in my throat on that fateful day, yes I was saddend by the loss of Mr. Kennedy, but some how I felt the death of officer Tippet ever so much more, I still do.
Two fine men died that day both lived by the motto of the Blue Knight ( I know one wasn't a cop but he would have made a good one)
R.I.P. Officer Tippit "Respectful to all subservient to none"
Detective Sergeant Jack Mc Crum 11748
Bureau of Criminal Intelligence Victoria Police Australia.
November 21, 2014
Mrs. Tippit, My prayers are with J.D., your family and friends. Officer Tippit not only served the City of Dallas, but also served in the US Army and protected our freedom before becoming a Police Officer. God Bless You All. J. Harrelson
Lt. J. Harrelson (Retired)
Holbrook Police Department
November 15, 2014
I was honored to be present during your memorial on the 50th anniversary of this tragic day in United Stated History. Your wife spoke well of you and we held a candle light vigil in your honor. Rest in Peace brother.
Police Officer
Dallas PD
May 17, 2014
you were my great uncle and i was alive to know you but i wish i could have, and i respect you for what u did that day giving your life to protect your fellow people
Keith Howard
Nephew
March 25, 2014
I just read a recent article in "POLICE ONE" about your life. I'm glad I did. You may have only lived 39 years on this earth, but you saw more and did more than most people who live to a ripe old age. WWII-Army Airborne, Battle of the Bulge, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, just to name a few. On DPD, attacked by a man with an ice pick, having to take a life of a man who pulled a .25 auto on you and your partner. And, because of your alertness and dedication, the man who assassinated the President of the United States was captured. A member of the Greatest Generation. RIP warrior! You deserve it.
Police Sergeant
A Massachusetts Police Department
March 6, 2014
My son graduated from Army boot camp on 11/22/13. There was a lot of remembering on this 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination. I never knew a Dallas Police Officer was killed that day. Then I learned how you were the hero that day. Thank you for your service in the Army, thank you for your service with DPD, and I thank your family for standing by vigilantly while you served. Godspeed Brother.
C.J. Mulligan, Detective
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
February 23, 2014
RIP Sir! You are a true American hero. I was just told the story of the details of your tragic death back in 1963.
K Brooks
Houston PD
February 18, 2014
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