Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

John, you will never be forgotten and you are dearly missed by so many of your friends and family. It has been a long time since you were called home. You are truly a hero to so many of us. We will always remember 123.

Sgt. George Halma
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office / friend

January 19, 2007

John I did not get to say anything on the 31. It is hard to believe that it has already been eight years. I can still remember talking to you that night before at the hospital. We were talking about scanners. I never dreamed that with in twenty four hours you would be called home by the lord. I look back and remember for hardwork and dedication to the citzens of Chesterfield County and how you gave your life to protect them. It is hard for us left here to carry on the job, to understand why it happened. But I know in my heart you gave your life doing what you loved to do. So keep a watch over us that are left here. We get up everyday and put on the uniform and carry on for you and all who have given they life for this job. In memerory of 123.

Cpl. Jason Shoemake
Society Hill PD

September 4, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Deputy Sheriff William Jonathan Crawley and his fellow officers with the Chesterville County Sheriff's Department:

On this the eighth anniversary of Jon's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Jon's professionalism and dedication will never be forgotten, nor will his valor and courage.

In reading the loving reflections left by his family, friends and co-workers I can see that he was very loved, well respected and is sorely missed. I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

No doubt that Heaven has another hero in Jon, but I am so sorry you had to lose your beloved Jon. May you all continue to be comforted by your faith and your law enforcement family and other police survivors.

I am so sorry that Jon was robbed of his life so young and so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Jon gave to his community and the citizens of South Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 31, 1998.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
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August 31, 2006

MY FRIEND, YOU ARE JUST AS LOVED AND REMEMBERED AS YOU WERE WHEN GOD CALLED YOU HOME. OUR PRAYERS CONTINUE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND COWORKERS. MAY GOD BLESS.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 31, 2006

It's been 8 years today since you went home (Heaven). Today's weather reminds me of the day of your funeral. I still miss and love you.

Melinda
Wife

August 31, 2006

8 yrs. ago today you were taken from family & friends, you will never be forgotten! God Bless Ms Crawley and two children, Brittany & John, help them with missing there daddy, husband and bestfriend Lord! Ms. Crawley it sounds like you have done a fine jod with your family and I'm sure your husband is so very proud of you! God bless you guys, your in my prayers!

Ret. PO
City of Miami PD Fla.

August 31, 2006

John,
Daddy's girl is a teenager. She still misses her daddy. Saturday, I wish you were here to see her. She went to the 8th grade prom with her boyfriend. She was very pretty.
She looks like you. I hope that you can see her from Heaven.
John Michael has your grin and personality.
It's hard to believe it's almost 8 years since we told you goodbye.
I think about you everyday. I miss and love you.
You're still my hero.

Melinda

May 9, 2006

I'v been a PROUD Police Officer since 1997 and my son was born on this day. I would like to extend my sincere condolences to The Crawley family. Rest In Peace Deputy Crawley.

P.O.
APD

March 2, 2006

John, as the holidays draw close memories of loved ones become more vivid. We not only had a chance to work together but also to play together. Through playing golf and just plain goofing off I knew that your were truly a good person as well as a great friend. I see your family from time to time and as I become weak I see strength in them. They are really growing. Many days have passed since you were called home and I miss my friend. Will remember you always through personal thoughts and those old war stories.
Farewell Brother

Captain Harold Hainey
Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office

December 20, 2005

JOHN IT'S HARD TO UNDERSTAND WHY CERTAIN THINGS HAPPEN IN LIFE, BUT GOD DOES NO WRONG. ON BEHALF OF THE GUYS IN THE DEPT WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. AND MY GOD FOREVER BLESS YOUR FAMILY. (123 WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED).

SGT. D. GILLESPIE (AKA SHAQ)
CHESTERFIELD CO. SHERIFF OFFICE

October 10, 2005

John it is hard to believe that it has been 7 years today. Thank you for keeping a watch over those of us here are left here. Seven years ago you laid down you life to do what you love to do. To us you where took to soon. But to God it was just the right time. Long live the memory of 123.

Cpl. Jason Shoemake
Society Hill PD

August 31, 2005

John, It's hard to believe it's been 7 years. I miss your hugs, love, your smile, friendship, etc. I hoping you can see Brittany and John Michael from Heaven. I will always love and miss you.

Melinda (Wife)

August 31, 2005

HOW TRUE! Someone said "When your spouse dies, you feel like you lose 1/2 of yourself".
I felt like 1/2 of me died along with you.
I miss you! I can't believe in a few weeks, you will be gone for 7 years.
I wish I had just one more day with you.

Melinda, widow

June 27, 2005

JOHN YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND YOU ARE MISSED EACH AND EVERYDAY I MISS YOUR HUGS AND THAT SMILE YOU ALWAYS HAD ON YOUR FACE AND OF COURSE EVERTIME I DRINK A MOUNTAIN DEW I THINK OF YOU!
LOVE YA ALWAYS! LISA

Lisa Rollins Friend

June 21, 2005

John, Tomorrow should had been our 16th wedding anniversary..My love for you will never die. You were my everything, my world, my hero, my bestfriend. I miss your hugs, smiles, friendship, and love. I will always love and miss you.
Your loving wife,
Melinda

Melinda, Widow
Home

March 31, 2005

I will never forget the friendship we had. I sure do miss 123. May GOD bless John's family and The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office.

Master Police Officer Jason Cheek
Asheboro Police Department, N.C.

September 14, 2004

MY FRIEND, 6 YEARS TODAY SINCE GOD CALLED YOU HOME. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR LOVE ONES AS THEY LIVE THIER LIVES WITHOUT YOU. MAY YOUR CHILDREN ALWAYS KNOW THIER DAD WAS A HERO. MAY GOD BLESS. HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOME DAY.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 1, 2004

John I finaly made it in to law enforcement a little over a month after the lord called you home. It is hard to believe that it will soon be six years since you payed the ultimate sacrfice. The lord called you home for some reason unkown to us but now you walk the lords beat. If I had only known the night before when I saw you for the last time on this side of glory. We all miss you, keep a watch over us.

Cpl. Jason Shoemake
Society Hill Police Department

July 21, 2004

John, you're still my hero...I miss your smile and hugs...

Melinda C Sellers
Widow

June 22, 2004

The things that I miss the most about John are
his hugs, unconditional love, FRIENDSHIP, smile, humor,
and even his dedication to his job and county...I will always love and miss John...

Melinda C Sellers, wife

January 12, 2004

John, I thank God for the time that we had together. I will always miss and love you...I only have good memories of my bestfriend..John Michael has your personality. Brittany is still her Daddy's girl..Hug our Mommas for me..I miss your smile and smile the most..

Melinda
John's wife

September 3, 2003

08-31-03, JOHN, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS DATE FOR AS LONG AS I LIVE. YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. NEVER WILL YOU BE. IT IS HARD TO FORGET A HERO. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RETIRED
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

August 31, 2003

John, it's hard to believe that you've been gone for 5 years now. It still feels like yesterday when this terrible thing happened. You will always remain in our memories and we know that we will see you again one day soon. Take care of Ann and let her know how much we miss her too.
Friends of John Crawley**** Sherrie & Kenny Cassidy

Friend Sherrie Cassidy

August 31, 2003

Tomorrow, 8/31/03, will be 5 years since John was murdered. This will be the hardest death anniversary because our mothers (my and JOhn's mothers) died during school summer break.
I miss John's smile and hugs...

Melinda Crawley Sellers
Wife

August 30, 2003

DEPUTY CRAWLEY GAVE HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY S.C. JOHN IS MISSED DEARLY. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE NO MATTER HOW BAD THINGS GOT. HE WOULD SIMPLY TAKE A DRINK OF HIS MOUNTAIN DEW AND HEAD OUT TO ANSWER HIS CALLS. JOHN WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
IN MEMORY OF 123.

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