Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Police Officer James Henry Camp and his loved ones:

On this the sixth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.

I am once again appalled by what passes for justice in the State of Illinois. What is going on there??? It at least seems as if the judge tried to rectify it as best he or she could by the sentencing on the other charges. But the acquital boggles my mind.

I also read that James was a Marine and Once a Marine, Always a Marine. James is a brother in green as well as a brother in blue to my beloved son Larry who was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers on April 23, 2005. I salute James' service to his country as part of the Corps. Semper Fi.

James, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Camp. I am so saddened that you were robbed of a lifetime by this line of duty death that occurred when you were so young.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service James gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 9, 1999.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 9, 2006

YOU ARE GONE FROM US BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
YOUR CASE STILL BOTHERS ME ON HOW THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM FAILED YOU BY NOT FINDING HIM GUILTY OF YOUR MURDER OR THE ATTEMPTED MURDER OF YOUR PARTNER. REST IN PEACE!!!!

DET. L.GAUTHNEY
COLUMBUS (OHIO) POLICE DEPT.

March 9, 2006

Thank you for your brave service with CPD. Although I did not know you, my prayers are with you and Tracee. I think of both of you often. Take care.

Christie Drozd and family

January 25, 2006

First of all my heart goes out to the family and friends of Officer Camp.I cannot believe that the killer of this HERO was aquitted of murder!!!! It makes a sane person go crazy over justice system. The coward that killed you, one day he will be judged by the ultimate Judge!! Well I don't want to air my gripes on this website but things like this gets to everyone who tries to live in the right way. So with that I will say Officer Camp you will be awaken one day to the sounds of trumpets and we will hopefully meet and share our life experiences. Sleep in peace, gone but not forgotten!!

Det Larry Gauthney
Columbus (OH) Police dept.

January 17, 2006

You a true hero. Rest in Peace Officer Camp.

Cpl Simon Baumler
Swiss Army, MP Service

September 30, 2005

I remember when you past on, and reading your bio angers me to know the coward got off easy. He'll get his some day. thank you for your service.

Tony

June 24, 2005

Remembering this fine officer, James Camp, today, the anniversary of his death in the line of duty. May you continue to rest in heavenly peace, and God bless your wife, who surely missed you terribly. And safety to all the men and women on the thin blue line. Our prayers are with you all!

Michigan

March 9, 2005

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

PJN
Peace Officer's Memorial Foundation of Cook County IL

March 6, 2005

Officer Camp,

From one Marine to another, Semper Fi. May GOD Bless you, your family, and your friends.

We lost another Marine to gunfire on January 6, 2005. My best friend Columbus, OH Police Officer Bryan Hurst.

You are not forgotten.

I can't believe justice was not served in your case, but at least this person is behind bars for many years.

Semper Fi,

Brandon C. Walton

Brandon C. Walton
Toledo, OH

March 2, 2005

Sweetie, I am missing you terribly!! I need your arms around me right now and you telling me that everything will be ok. Living without you has been hard, and I know that with the Lord on my side and knowing that you and G-ma are watching me from above, I will get through this. Love ya!!

Tracee

February 19, 2005

~~~ Living My Life Without You ~~~

Living my life without you, tell me what am I going to do?
Some days I feel like screaming --- tell me, am I still dreaming?

Living my life without you, tell me why am I so blue?
Some days life seems so unfair --- tell me, does anyone really care?

Living my life without you, tell me do you miss me too?
Some days I’d like to fly away --- tell me, what is heaven like each day?

Anonymous

January 25, 2005

James, I finally had the sentencing yesterday 10-20-04 for the suspect that disarmed my partner and tried to kill us both. He got 24 years 6 months and has to do 11 years 6 months before he is eligible for parole. The incident took place on 02-09-03 just 30 days short of the 4 year anniversary of your death. I was able to read in a victim impact statement. In the statement I told the court about your death and educated the judge about how your death affected me and a lot of your friends. It made a big impact and the Judge used my statement in his final decision not to allow the suspect to have a lighter sentence. Your sacrifice is not in vain, your are still helping your brothers. When I work one man I make sure the seat is empty so you can ride with me again. I am on the list to get promoted to Sergeant here. I think of you often. I miss you buddy. Rob and I often talk about you remember the good times and what a gentle giant your were. Thanks for being there for me when I need you. Your brother Jim

P.O. James Bunker
Milwaukee Police Department

October 21, 2004

james,rest in peace,my brother

skip roberson

August 5, 2004

Hi James,

I never met you but I have since met your wife Opal through my niece Shawn Lee, widow of Officer Eric D. Lee. I just want to say that regardless of the verdict - you are our hero. We know you did what you did according to the book and it is so unfortunate that justice took a swing to the left in your case.

I look forward to meeting you when the time comes. Until then - keep watching over Opal. She is your Earth Angel.


Pat Tinnelle

July 27, 2004

He was a quiet man who loved his God, his family, and his job. He will be missed by all who worked with him, and those of us who knew him. Rest in peace knowing that we think of you.

P.O. EV. BRAXTON
CPD

July 13, 2004

James,

You're looking over us and hanging out with your brother in blue as I am down here looking after your angel. There isn't a day that goes by we don't talk and try to keep one another on solid ground. She loves you more than words can ever express and only you will have her heart completely.

Rest Soldier...an outstanding job you've done here!


SSL

Shawn

July 4, 2004

To Mrs. James Camp. I saw you the morning of Officer Camp's visitation sitting alone in the first pew. I did not know what to say to you. I grabbed your hands and said, "May GOD bless you." I will say to you again, May GOD bless you. I will keep you and your family lifted in prayer.

Sgt. James A. Pickett
Evanston, Il. Police Dept

June 21, 2004

Sweetie there is not a day that goes by that I do not think about you and what could have been. Thank you for spending those three glorious months with me as your wife. I miss you so much my gentle giant.

Your Princess

January 23, 2004

Thank you...You are thought of and remembered often.

Semper Fi

Anonymous

January 12, 2004

I attended your funeral and it was a very solemn and awesome service. You would've been proud of the outpouring from officers all over the area. As I stared at your casket, I was reminded of what God says about you and law enforcement officers all over:

"For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil."

You were God's minister for Good! I'm sure you will be resurrected to a fine position in the Kingdom.

Rest in Peace!

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
Federal Bureau of Investigation

I still remember how nice you were when I got out of the Marine Corps and came to work at Intercon. You were my immediate supervisor and you took me under your wing. You knew I wasn't from the Chicago Area and you looked after me. My first day at the Brick Yard you made me feel like your brother, and I still feel that way. Bob called me the night you got shot and we both tried to understand, I still don't. I carried your death notice with your picture for the complete first year I was on the job here. Thank you for being there for me, I wish I could have been there for you man. At your funeral they played the Marine Hymn with the bad pipes and another Marine yelled out a loud OOHRAH, I couldn’t talk at that point but it made me feel good. I know I will see you again, Semper Fi Buddy. I miss you man. Jim

P.O. James Bunker
Milwaukee P.D.

We've been thinking about you today...rest in peace, my brother

Ofc Camp, just to let ya know, that punk that killed you, was just acquitted today although he was found guilty of Auto Theft and Disarming you. This "low life" deserves the death penalty instead of 30 or less years.

OFFICER,MARINE,HERO. WE WILL NEVER
FORGET YOU. GOD BLESS YOU.
SEMPER FI.

P/O
C.P.D.

JIM
IT HAS BEEN OVER THREE YEARS SINCE THAT HORRIBLE DAY. I HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY, I STILL AND ALWAYS THINK OF YOU WITH A SMILE. YOU WERE ONE OF THE GREAT ONES AND YOUR SPIRIT LIVES ON IN THOSE WHO WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO CALL YOU, FRIEND.

SGT SLAMMER
CPD