Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

What a nice looking young man. Officer Rodgers you and your family were cheated out of so many,many years together. I pray they find comfort in knowing that we never take for granted what you gave that day so that others could continue to live a safe life.Dana,I've read your many notes about Deputy Rodgers. Even after so many years you're still so devoted to him. What a special,true love you have. I pray for you.

Ohio
summit county

Anonymous

December 17, 2008

Deputy Rodgers
I am a retired poice officer from Iowa now living in Florida. You payed the ultimate price protecting your community, family and friends. You are a true hero. Your memory will never be forgotten, and as I have read Dana has been making sure of that for the past 11 years. You died doing the job that you love, and that I do understand. Putting on the uniform everday day was something I did with pride ervery day, as I understand you felt the same. I would be proud to stand side by side with you.
Dana
I am so sorry for your loss, I have no words that can take away the pain. But I must say that after reading all of Josephs reflections I left with a smile. Don't get me wrong, when ever I read about an officer down my heart breaks, as it did with Josephs. But reading about how you kept his memory alive for so many years, and then how you were finally able to move forward with your life, I felt much happiness for both you ans Joseph. Your were able to move forward, keep Joseph in your life and have twin daughters. Finding the mister or misses right the first time for some is tough, but twice, Impossible for most, Joseph had to be there to help. Maybe they were the daughters that he dreamed of having. You, Joseph and the girls will always be in my prayers. I am going to look for an organization or department that needs volunteers or funds in my area. Thank You. God Bless You and The Twins.

Mark (Retired WPD)

November 12, 2008

Deputy Sheriff Joseph C. Rodgers,

I am a retired Pennsylvania state trooper and a retired Lake County (FL) sheriff's deputy. The circumstances of your death are as horrendous as any situation involving an officer shooting I am familiar with. I am in awe of the cooperation among agencies in the pursuit of your killer. I am certain that anyone who would dare slay a law officer doing his duty will be flushed down the gaping maw of hell. You have done your duty with honor and valor as a soldier of the law. You have the respect of every good law officer on the face of the planet. Peace be with you as you join the legion of law officers before you who have died in the line-of-duty. I am certain you will be received with open arms. Each of you has obeyed our Creator's greatest cammandment and I am certain that you will lock arms and march through the gates of Heaven. Well done, deputy...well done.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

July 12, 2008

I never knew you and only became aware of your sacrifice a few weeks ago, but I feel as if I know you through all the reflections that I've just read. Thank you for your service and God bless you.

Deputy Todd Moose
Catawba Co. SO

June 30, 2008

Ive read the reflections on this site and must say that you must have been one hell of a great guy. Rest high upon that mountain my brother, we will carry the load from here.

Officer WG Harrison
Ahoskie NC pd

May 11, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

May 1, 2008

Joey,

On the 11th anniversary of your death we have decided to up the donations being made in your memory by Made In Multiples to law enforcement. We donated $1000.00 to the ODMP for all their work to build this wonderful site to honor our fallen heroes. We are also going to continue to find other law enforcement organizations like NC COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors) to help. When I created Made In Multiples my goal was to be able to give back to law enforcement as I know how little they are paid, and how many depts can't afford the costly equipment to keep them safe. Joey, through all these donations you will be remembered and your story will be shared. The donations will all be made in memory of you and the ultimate sacrifice you made. We will never let you be forgotten. You made a difference in the lives of so many. Hopefully, more companies and individuals will come forward to make donations to wonderful sites like the ODMP. The ODMP has allowed me to feel like I have an internet connection to you, and has got me through the toughest of times. I will pray that others will see how important it is to give back to those organizations that help us heal, and move forward with our lives without forgetting those we love.

Dana Shriver
Fiance of Deputy Joey Rodgers.

Dana
Fiance of Deputy Joey Rodgers

April 16, 2008

Hey buddy, I am currently in Afghanistan doing security contractor work for the US State Department. I left the SO a few months back to take this job. I thought about you on the 9th and told some of my teammates here about you. I can't believe it's been 11 years buddy. I feel better here knowing you're watching over me. I will never forget all the good times we had from kids on up into our adult lives. You have some wonderful parents who always hug me when they see me. They truly miss you and Jim and I know that by the affection they show me and the hurt in their eyes. I have a beautiful daughter now named Caroline who is 18 months old that I miss very much. She and April are doing fine though. I miss you bro but I know you're in a better place.

Brian Cockfield
Florence County Sheriff's Office

April 14, 2008

Joey,

We remember you on the anniversary you were taken from us. This week is always the hardest for me, but it brings me peace to know you are in a much better place. You died protecting all of us from harm, and you will always be remembered as a HERO. We love you, and you will always be in our hearts. Rest in Peace Joey as you know will be never let your memory fade!

Yours Truly,
Dana

Dana
Fiance of Deputy Joey Rodgers

April 11, 2008

I came across your name somewhere on the many pages of heroes on this site and wanted to stop at your page and leave a reflection. Thank you for your dedicated and brave service to law enforcement. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones, protect them and also those still out on patrol guarding over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

April 10, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this anniversary.

Former N.H. Police Officer
Fauquier County, VA

April 9, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

Dana,
Thank you for your support of all the members of service. Because of people like you and the ODMP all the officers will always be remembered.

TMPD 118

January 2, 2008

Happy New Years Joey! You are missed.

Dana

December 31, 2007

You would be so proud. Today the whole family decorated the big Oak tree in the front yard with LED Blue Lights. We did this in honor of you and all the law enforcements officers who made in the Ultimate Sacrifice, and the ones who still serve and protect our country today. I got the whole neighborhood involved and now the homes are lighting up with Blue Lights. It makes me so proud to know you are still remembered by so many. My neighbors in Charlotte never had the chance to meet you, but they have been so supportive of Project Blue Light. I know you are on your cloud in heaven smiling down. Rest in Peace for you will never be forgotten!

Dana

Dana Shriver
Fiance' of Deputy Joey Rodgers

December 9, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving Joey! You will be in our thoughts as we all gather with family and friends. You are never forgotten, and I know you are always with us in spirit.

Dana
Fiance' of Deputy Joseph C. Rodgers eow 4-9-97

November 20, 2007

JOEY,

I WAS ONLY 11 WHEN YOU DIED, BUT I REMEMBER THE DAY THAT IT ALL HAPPENED. MY DADDY WAS SO UPSET...THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAD EVER SEEN HIM CRY. HE LOVES YOU AND RESPECTS YOU MORE THAN EVER AND I DO TOO BECAUSE OF THE WAY THAT HE TELLS US ABOUT YOU AND HIM BEING SUCH GOOD FRIENDS. HE PUT IN HIS RESIGNATION RIGHT BEFORE YOU WERE KILLED AND AFTER THAT HAPPENED HE STILL WISHES TO THIS DAY THAT HE WAS STILL WORKING AT THE FCSO. IT AMAZES ME BECAUSE ALL MY LIFE I'VE HEARD OF YOU AND NOW THAT I'M ENGAGED TO JAY STEELE...YOU ARE MORE REAL TO ME THAN ANYTHING BECAUSE JAY LOOKS UP TO YOU STILL. I PRAY JOEY THAT YOU WILL BE WITH ME AND JAY AS WE START OUR LIVES TOGETHER AND THAT WE WILL ALWAYS SHOW A LITTLE OF YOU IN OUR LIVES EVERYDAY.

STACEY TANNER, JOHNSONVILLE
DAUGHTER OF DAVID TANNER, FIANCE' OF JAY STEELE

November 8, 2007

Joe,

Words don't reflect the sacrifice you made. I just hope you see the love that you have from others you touched. Your memory will always be alive through those you have touched and through them the torch remains lit. Be that guardian angel that I know you are to those kids. And I am sure you are so much more.....Thank you brother...for all that you have done...

Mike

mike

October 4, 2007

Joey,
It's been 10 years and it seems like yesterday. I speak with your parents from time to time and your Dad always seems to keep me informed of the new things that are going on in the family, like how Jim's kids are growing up big and strong just like their Daddy and Uncle Joey, you have wonderful parents Joey and they love you so much. I just wanted to say that my life was truly blessed to have known you and just wanted you to know you will always be remembered and missed. Thanks for everything Joey, especially the laughs you and Marion gave me!!

Family Friend
Friend

September 20, 2007

Thank you for your sacrafice, service and dedication. You will be missed. It is 2007 and your spirit is with us. Your family and loved ones miss you but I am certain you are looking over them and keeping them safe.

Patrol
Westmont Illinois

August 22, 2007

Rest in peace, my brother. We won't let you be forgotten

PJN
Cook County IL Sheriff's

August 19, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Rodgers and his family. God holds a special place in heaven for the men and women that protect our families, that place themselves between the good and evil in this world. +Rest Now My Brother For You Have Earned It,We Will Take The Watch From Here.+

I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face

"In the line of duty" I hear them say
My family now the price will pay
My folded flag stained with their tears
We only had those few short years

The badge no longer on my chest
I sleep now in eternal rest
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind

I never dreamed it would be me
And with heavy heart and bended knee
I ask for all here from the past
Dear God, let my name be the last
(Author unknown)

+God bless all the men and women in blue.+

Deputy Sheriff Alan Lazarus #3820
Cook County Sheriff's Department, Cook County IL.

August 17, 2007

REST IN PEACE, DEPUTY RODGERS. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND OUR OFFICERS ON THE BEAT STILL SERVING. THEY SERVE IN YOUR HONOR.

JOB WELL DONE, DEPUTY RODGERS. NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

August 17, 2007

Joe up until today I had never heard about you or how you died. But I received a call this evening from Dana. Seems she received word about a Chicago Police Officer named Mike Mette who is facing a terrible injustice, after his arrest on an assault charge in Iowa. We started a defense fund for Mike here in the Chicago area and Dana, who also had never heard of Officer Mike Mette until today, contacted us and offered her assistance! We traded stories about Mike and you, which in some respects, you are both very similar. Mike has just about five years on the job and you had four. You both were young, dedicated individuals to your professions. The difference is you lost your life at the expense of some low life individual. Mike on the other hand is alive, but will be losing five years of his life, also at the expense of another low life individual, who attacked him. Another similarity, Mike defended himself, like you, from his attacker, but was found guilty of assault, sentenced to jail and the reason being because he did not retreat from his attacker, according to an Iowa judge. Joe, you and Mike did what police officers are trained to do, go after and apprehend criminals, defend yourself from attackers and protect others. Imagine the outcome for both Mike and you, had you both run away! But we all know police officers do not run away, right Joe!
For some unknown reason, Dana was referred to us, whether you sent her or some other fallen officer, but one thing is for sure Dana, is alive through you, helping other officers and law enforcement familes in need! You should be proud Joe, that you taught her well on being a member of our special "cop community". May you rest in peace Joe.

Commander Dennis McEnerney
Niles Illinois PD

August 16, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

July 17, 2007