Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never had the oppurtunity to meet you, I started working there long after you passed...but I have heard nothing but good things about you.
Thinking of ya on this day...keep watch over us Sal as we continue the work.
It may have been 8 years since that horrible day, but you are not forgotten brother, and still missed by all.

Deputy John Jerman
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office

February 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 17, 2009

To the family and loved ones of Deputy James Salvino:

I wanted to honor and remember Sal today. Although I never had the privilege of meeting Sal, I feel as if I know him through the loving reflections left by friends. His valor and service will never be forgotten.

I am so sorry that Sal was robbed of his life so young, but through 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 Sal gave to his community and the citizens of Ohio, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 17, 2001.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 17, 2009

I worked with James Salvino Jr. and I also knew his father. I worked first with James as a Corrections Officer and then as he became a Deputy Sheriff. James was kind and one of the most friendly people you would ever meet. I could hardly believe it when I heard he had been killed in the accident. The entire Justice Center was in mourning. I miss him and his spirit. When I look at his picture I can still see him at roll call, I guess now he's standing a different type of roll call.

Sgt. Kitty Flynn
Worked with Sal at the CCSD

June 24, 2008

Thankyou sir for your service and sacrifice. you will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

February 11, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 11, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 31, 2007

We all still see your face daiy, on the memorial dedicated to you in the main lobby, as we head to the elevators and out to work.

It is a constant reminder of your dedication and sacrafice...even to those of us who never had the pleasure of meeting you.

We are all proud of you, and you are not forgotten.

Deputy
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office

June 28, 2007

what I remember about Sal was that he didnt take any bull, he would allways do the right thing. im not stretching anything that im saying about him because he's gone , But I can really say that Sal was a STAND UP GUY. I will never let anyone forget you brother, I know you'd do the same.

Deputy 323
CCSO, friend-coworker

November 3, 2006

Sal,

You are not forgotten brother. You are always in my thoughts. Rest easy I will not let anyone forget. We will continue do make you proud!

Anonymous
Cuyahoga County Sheriffs Office

September 5, 2006

Part of my routine after our post meetings is to go down to the vending machines on P1. Along the way, I see the memorial plaque dedicated to Deputy Salvino. I think about his service and sacrafice. It is a solemn moment. I hope to get into law enforcement someday so I can help keep the memories of fallen officers alive.

Daniel Mickol
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post #701

May 16, 2006

Sal,
You will not be forgotten. Every day I go down to level P1 in the j.c., I see your picture. Although I didnt know you personally, I know karen as a good friend.
Thank you for your service to our dept.
Thank you for being a law enforcement officer.
Once a copper...always a copper.

S.R.T. Corr. Ofc. G GADT #800
Cuyahoga County Sheriffs Dept (jail)

April 24, 2006

You are the reason I want to become a Deputy at the department. Everytime I am in the justice center I have to look and your picture. I hate to see an officer go down. You will not be forgotten. You are a great man.

Mike

Explorer Mike Hornacky
Cuyahoga County Sheriff

February 26, 2006

god bless you!!!

January 19, 2006

God Bless you Deputy Salvino and the work that you did, we have it from here brother....

December 2, 2004

I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done to protect the citizens of Ohio. Even though I did not know this man personally, he is a great inspiration to me just starting out in Law Enforcement.

Anonymous

Deputy Salvino you are remembered. Thanks be to you for your sacrifice brither. 8/2/03

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

Our uniform the same, we will continue for you. Rest easy and Godspeed.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

My stay at CCSO was short. But Sal will be missed by all departments. His family has the support of many.

Trooper
OSP

Dear Officer Salvino, I met your wife Mandy at the COPS Spouse Getaway, she is a wonderful girl and very proud of you.

May God Bless you and take care of Mandy always.

Love

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept, Florida
1959- E/O/W 1986

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept. (SOUTH FLORIDA COPS, CHAPTER)

Jim i came to your funeral even though i did'nt know you. Something told me i should go so i did. You certainly had lots of friends and im sure they all miss you. I remember standing outside in the cold waiting for them to bring you to your final resting place. i Could'nt hold the tears back 'hard as i tried. We don't know the reason your life was cut so short" i Guess God needed another good Deputy up there ,I hope you meet my Son Billy he arrived a little before you. Billy was Killed July 10 2000" When a simi truck pulled out in front of him. Billy was on duty for Clay Township when the accident happened. Jim you will never be forgotten. I know you were something special here on Earth. Your in a much better and safer place now. Kenny Hetrick

Kenny Hetrick Deputy Sheriff
Ottawa county Sheriffs Dept

I never realized how much I cared for Sal 'til he was gone. Besides being a fellow co worker Jim was a treasured friend. Say a prayer for Sal as I do every day I leave for work. God bless ya big guy!

Anonymous

Sal was the most compassionate friend I have ever known. He is so missed by all those who love him.

Kimi Merkel