Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To all that were effected by officer Rousseys untimely death:

I a extremly soory that you have to bear the pain of losing someone that you care for deeply.My husband to is a Baltimore City Police Officer and has been on the force for almost 4 years.I cannot begin to imagine or even pretend to know how you all may feel for I dont fully understand your pain. All I can do is send out to you my deepest sympathy and regrets to all of you. I understand that he had only been on the force for a short time but I am sure he served all of you proud. I am truely sorry for your loss, and I know that nothing can bring him back to you, but I am very proud to know that Officer Roussey was part a force along with my husband that serves and protects those who need them the most.Although his death has proven to be untimely I know that he along with every other P/O offer in the world, he lost his life doing something he was proud of doing.

Again I am truely sorry.

Anonymous

Some say it gets easier with time,  although one could never expect that in a case such as this.  To lose a life at such a youn age is tragedy in itself, but to lose a life in such the way that Office Roussey did is horrific.....A man with such good intent demands nothing more then life itself and to be handed such a terrible fate is something that only the lord above could understand.

Fire Fighter
Local Fire Dept.

I did not know you, but it doesn't mean it doesn't hurt. WIth recent events happening this past week with the manhunt for a killer, it seems your death did not recieve much attention. However, for those that heard about it, it was like a blow to the heart. It eases the mind a little, knowing that you were doing what you loved. Watch over each new rookie, including me when i am able to join. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!

Love,

Kayhla
Concerned Citizen

Our deepest sympathy to the Family and Friends of Officer Jamie A.Roussey. It has been known for many decades that the average age of Officers killed in the line of duty is 27 years old, yet it hurts even more when this tragedy happens to someone even younger. Although we fully won't understand these events until eternity future, we do know what battles face us now in Law Enforcement. Thank you from a greatful Nation for your dedication and courage.

"Yet those who wait for the Lord, will gain new strength, they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." Isaiah 40:31

Officer John D.Sainz
Tucson Police Department

Courage doesn't mean you're not worried or afraid,

It just means you go on in spite of it,

Doing the best you can,

Trusting in yourself, and in the Lord.

God Bless the family of Jamie Roussey. May the unfortunate circumstances of his death bring awareness to others of the incredible sacrifices that are made by selfless, caring individuals such as Jamie.  From, a survivor.

Anonymous

We are all grieving for this young, bright person who had an incredible future ahead of him.

The Roussey family invented the word community.  Jamie's entire family is involved continually in helping others, not only in police work, but in our local schools and community.  This is truly an unspeakable tragedy - we have lost a wonderful human being.

One of my favorite memories of Jamie is at an annual 4th of July barbecue the Rousseys host each year.  I can see Jamie clearly, jumping into the family pool, and playing with all the younger children in the pool.  The children were screaming with delight, they loved the joy he could bring just by his presence.

My heart goes out to Fred and Charlene, as well as to their children.

Shannon Campbell

The policeman stood and faced his God

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining

Just as neatly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.

How shall I deal with you?

Have you always turned the other cheek?

To my Church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said

No, Lord, I guess I ain't.

Because those of us that carry badges

Can't always be a Saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,

And at times my walk was rough,

And sometimes I've been violent,

Because the street are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny

That wasn't mine to keep.

Though I worked a lot of overtime

When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,

Though at times I shook in fear.

And sometimes, God forgive me,

I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place

Among these people here.

They never wanted me around

Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't… I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne

Where the Saints had often trod.

As the policeman waited quietly,

For the Judgement of his God.

"Step forward now policeman,

You've borne your burdens well.

Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

PO1 Paul Smith
Rock Hill Police Department, SC

Dear Jamie,
It has been almost a year and a half since you left me. I think about you every day and wish you were here. I am just now starting to accomplish every thing in life that I've always wanted, except one major part- YOU. It's hard to know that my dreams are coming true and you are not here to share them with me. I finally got hired by the fire department, and I am a Paramedic. I know that you would be proud of me, and that keeps me going everyday. I know that one day, not to far from now, we will be reunited. You truly are the love of my life. There will NEVER be another that fills the space in my heart that you have. I see you in my dreams, night and day, and I sometimes feel your presence about me. I feel safe knowing you are there. Heaven sent, that's what you said I was to you, but I have realized you were Heaven sent to me. If only I could have had you with me longer. Please watch over me and share my accomplishments with me. I just want everyone to know how special you are and how dear I hold you to my heart. Life will never be the same without you. I will love you until the day I die.
Love Always,
Dreama

Dreama (eddy bitty)

Although its been a little while, I still think about you everyday and the sacrifice you made. Having known you personally, it hurts. Having been friends with you in the academy, it hurts worse. God bless you and your family. 99-2: Locked, cocked, ready to rock, stand proud!

Andy
Baltimore City Police