Dallas Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, November 22, 1963
Reflections for Officer J. D. Tippit
A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!
CO Ted Carr (ret), Colorado Dept. of Corrections, Texas Dept. of Corrections TDCJID
February 6, 2014
Thank you for your service Officer Tippit, especially on that fateful day! God Bless.
Special Agent Stephen Huvane
US Department of HUD OIG
November 27, 2013
Thank you for your service, sir. Oswald certainly got what he had deserved. Your sacrifice makes a difference to many, and your name means something to others. RIP, sir.
Shayne Maholik
Fearnots Vol. Fire Co, Foster Twp., PA
November 27, 2013
Officer Tippit, I wish the news media would give you the recognition you deserve when remembering this awful day. You are NOT forgotten by your law enforcement family. Rest in Peace.
Mari Alvarez
Yolo County Sheriffs Dept, retired
November 24, 2013
A true hero, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
P/O Henry O'Neill
Prospect Park PD,PA
November 23, 2013
R.I.P. Officer Tippit. I had just turned 3 years old at the time of the assignation of our President and the fatal shooting of this brave Police Officer" my heart was heavy on the 50th Anniversary date of this day in Dallas. God be with the family, friends and the Dallas Police Department.
Sherri L. Miner-Robinson
November 23, 2013
R.I.P. Officer Tippit. GOD had a better plan for you. Because you gave the ultimate sacrifice and because of that, YOU helped catch the man that killed the President that day. Thank you and may GOD bless you forever and keep you in his arms.
Jerome White / Former Police Officer
Markhan Park Police
November 23, 2013
Rest in peace Officer. You are not forgotten.
Detective (retired)
Everett Police Everett Washington
November 23, 2013
R.I.P. Brother Tippit. You are not forgotten. "I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me." Isaiah 6:8
Retired Sgt. Vernon Teague
Metro/Nashville PD
November 23, 2013
Was 12 years old, November 22, 1963 and Your Name will will always be remembered, God Bless You, Tennnn-Hut, Salute, Honors Rendered. Rest In Peace, Officer Tippit, DPD
Sgt Detective Carolyn Martin
Jarrell Police Department
November 23, 2013
Thank you for your service as a member of the United States Army and a member of the Dallas Police Department. The world that day lost two heroes that day in such a short amount of time.. May you never be forgotten.
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends, John 15:13
Auxiliary Police Officer Rocky Geppert
Oakmont Auxiliary Police
November 22, 2013
As our nation mourns the events of that day fifty years ago, we pay tribute to Officer Tippit. Your shift began that day like so many others had, unknowing the tragedy that was about to play out. Thank you for your service to not only your community, but our nation as well.
Lieutenant Jeff Webb
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
November 22, 2013
I was not yet born when Officer Tippit was murdered on that fateful day in Dallas, but I want his family to know that fifty years later and he is still in the thoughts of common people. His service will NEVER be forgotten.
Thank you Officer Tippet, for your service, and ultimate sacrifice.
Shannon Jensen
Wife of active LEO, Iowa
November 22, 2013
I was just starting to read this and his wife came on tv. That is the weirdest thing in the world as I have never knew there was a PO killed that fateful day. All I can say is I am sorry. God bless you.
Retired Detective Jean Ann Weller
NYPD
November 22, 2013
J.D, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
Ret. Officer RB Wade
Richmond Police Retired
November 22, 2013
Rest in Peace Officer Tippit. You will never be forgotten.
Deputy J. Milller
Orange County Sheriff's Office Texas
November 22, 2013
Remembering your sacrifice and the loss suffered by your family. Thank you for protecting and serving your community.
Civilian Joy
November 22, 2013
God speed good sir. Thank you for your selflessness that day 50 years ago. I wasn't even close to being born, but I want you to know that what was born that day is a true American hero. To your family and friends, please know that we have not forgotten you and we salute you today on the 50th anniversary and every day after.
Rest in eternal peace Officer,
We thank you.
Erin Powell
Memorial Villages Police Department
November 22, 2013
My heart goes out to the family of Officer J. D. Tippit. I will never forget that day. I was only 10 years old on this sad day but I remember it all like yesterday. I will carry the sadness of this day in my heart till I take my last breath. God Bless!
Susie Ryman
Mother-In-Law of a Dayton Ohio Officer
November 22, 2013
My condolences to his family and friends. I am so glad that he is being remembered. Rest in Peace.
Tammy Chester, Secretary
Chesterfield Fire and Rescue Ladies Auxiliary
November 22, 2013
Thinking of the Tippit family today.
Anne Villarreal
Mother of a Dallas Police Officer
November 22, 2013
Thank you Officer Tippit. Rest in Peace.
Carrie Cullen
Family of law enforcement, NYS
November 22, 2013
You are a hero and not forgotten Officer Tippit. May you rest in peace.
Sgt. Cindy Fredericksen
Kenosha, WI Police Department
November 22, 2013
Fifty years since your call to duty and you gave everything to perform that duty. You were a hero then -- you are a hero today -- and forever. May the peace of God be forever with your family.
Eugene Secor
Surviving father of WA State Park Ranger Catherine Secor, EOW 5/9/2000
November 22, 2013
I WAS ONLY 1 YRS OLD BUT I THANK U FOR YOUR SACRIFICE IN TRY TO CATCH OUR PRESEDENTS KILLER .AN IN TRYING TO DO SO LOST YOUR LIFE THANK YOU SIR MAY YOU ALWAYS REST IN PEACE IN THE FACT THAT YOUR BOTHERS GOT HIM AND HE TO HAS LOST HIS LIFE.
chris young DPR retired
Detroit Police Deparment
November 22, 2013
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