Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday Joe! I think of you often and miss you very much. God speed brother. I love you.

Z. Adams
UCSO

January 3, 2006

I had been living in Utah for 5 years when this tragedy took place. I never met Officer Adams, but the courageous actions he displayed, and his ultimate sacrifice left an imprint me. He truly is a hero. May his son grow up and become a noble man like his father. Because of Officer Adams inspiration, I returned to my native California and eventually became a police officer, then investigator, myself. God bless him.

Criminal Investigator, Seth Hamilton
California Department of Insurance

October 6, 2005

We live in a great land because a lot of brothers and sisters in uniforms of different colors and services paid a tremendous sacrifice. May the high cost of their sacrifice not be in vain nor ever forgotten. I miss you Joe, I am thankful to have worked with you but even more blessed to be able to call you a friend. You will never be forgotten by me or my family.

K. Rose
Lehi PD (Utah)

September 23, 2005

I think about you a million times a day bro, I miss ya Joe. I'm so thankful for all the great memories I have with you. God speed brother. I love you.

Z. Adams
UCSO

September 21, 2005

Thank you for your service and for your sacrafice. Your memory will never be forgotten. I did not known you, but your example of true warrior is something I like of often. May God grant you and your love ones eternal peace.

Officer
Pleasant Grove

September 11, 2005

Officer Joseph Adams, HERO, and one of the best examples ever known in this great county and state! I am very greatful that I have been able to hear about your greatness and see first hand the love your family and your brothers in blue have for you. You still live on in more ways than thought. Your experiences, dedication, devotion, and desire for this cause is still very prevelant in this county among the law enforcement community. Although I didn't know you personally you have impacted me. My heart-felt condolences to the family.

nathan jorgensen cadet
uvsc post

August 29, 2005

A day of reflection and of gratitude for your life, Joe, and the blessings it has given to so many others. We miss you and hold your memory ever near to our hearts... Our appreciation goes out to all those who work so hard to make life safer for all of us.

Joe's Mom

August 4, 2005

4 years ago today Police Officer Joseph Dan Adams walked through the looking glass of service and sacrafice. Although we will forever deeply mourn his murder, we will, more importantly, celebrate his life which was dedicated to the service of family, community and country. All of us who commit our lives to service can only hope to stand in Officer Adam's shadow.

OMY/COP/WPD

Chief of Police / Olen M. Young
Wauneta PD Nebraska

August 4, 2005

Make sure you visit your family and loved ones today because they will really need you by their side. Thank you for your sevice. You will never be forgotten.

August 4, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

August 4, 2005

4 years to the very night, and to the last time we heard your voice on the radio. Joe, you are not forgotten, and your memory will never fade.

A Tolman - Dispatcher
Utah County Sheriff's Office

August 4, 2005

Miss ya buddy.

K. Rose
Lehi PD (Utah)

July 5, 2005

Hey Joe...I was sitting in the LT's office and saw your book on his desk this morning...been thinking about you, your son and wife, your brothers, your family and the other guys ever since. It's good to have Zack here and I appreciate the people in Seth's missioin taking time out to share. I too miss you and look forward to the time when we can see each other again.

Birch
Lehi PD

May 5, 2005

I am the ward mission leader in Hot Springs Arkansas and had the honor to listen to officer Adams story last night from his younger brother( Elder Adams) who is serving here on an LDS mission. There was a good feeling in our home as Elder Adams told us of his brothers shooting, trial of the killer and the healing that has taken place in his family. Elder Adams is a good man and I could feel the respect and love he has for his brother and all officers of the law. I came away feeling just a little different about law enforcement officers. Next time I get pulled over I hope I show it.

McKay Hugentobler

March 30, 2005

Sgt Hendrickson taught our class last night. It was about the use of force. He mentioned Joe, and what a great guy he was. It hits close to home to know that Joe graduated from the same academy that I am now attending. I never knew him personally, but have talked with many who did know him. His name is always spoken of with respect and admiration. Sgt Hendrickson said that Joe died a warrior and a hero that day. Let us all be as safe as possible out there! "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." -John 15:13

Cadet, Austin Edwards
UVSC Police Academy

March 3, 2005

My daughter brought your book into me for her bedtime story the other night and I read it to her. She asked if I knew the Policeman on the front of the book. I told her that I did and that I got to work with you. I read her the book and she loved it. Thank you for living a good life and being a good example for me and my family. You are a true hero that we will never forget. The book made it easier to tell my daughter about you, and how you died. She said she wanted to meet you someday and I told her she would.

S. Ferrell
Lehi Police

February 17, 2005

Joe,
thank you, I feel you there in the department everytime I walk into the building. love ya

February 10, 2005

Joe,
There is not a day that goes by that we don't talk about you or think about you! We love and miss you! You and your family are always in our prayers!

January 11, 2005

Hey kid, i love ya tonz. i have been thinking a lot about you lately! thanks for all!

January 10, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE, YOU WERE IN MY THOUGHTS MANY TIMES TODAY. CADE TURNED FOUR THE SAME DAY AND HE HAS GROWN UP SO MUCH. I'M SURE YOU ARE SO PROUD OF CADE AND CYD. I MISS YOU SO MUCH BRO. AND CAN'T WAIT FOR THE DAY WE CAN BE TOGETHER AGAIN. I LOVE YOU. GOD SPEED.

Z. ADAMS
LEHI POLICE

January 5, 2005

I know you left your presence in Lehi. I worked at a convenience store and any Lehi officer that came in would comment on you. Your brothers and sisters in uniform DO continually remember you, that is for sure. Rest at ease, for you are not forgotten.

American fork citizen
none

January 5, 2005

May God grant you eternal rest and bring peace to your family.

January 5, 2005

Joe,
I think you would be proud of Seth. He speaks of you as his hero and example and because he is such an awesome young man I wish I could have met and known you. You continue to be a light and guide to your family and others. Thank you.

S Call, Memphis, TN

December 27, 2004

Merry Christmas Joe, I miss you very much. Never Forgotten.

K. Rose
Lehi

December 26, 2004

JUST WANTED TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS BROTHER. YOU ARE CONSTANTLY ON MY THOUGHTS. THANKS FOR WATCHING OVER US.

Z. ADAMS
LEHI POLICE

December 25, 2004