Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Joe,

It's been over three years. You are still in all of our thoughts. Each time I pass the bridge, I think about you. Each time I look at my little girl, I wish you could gaze upon the face of your son. It seems like those who always had a way of making the day a little brighter, leave us too soon. In you we have lost a friend and an example. We miss you.

November 27, 2004

I stay in Lehi everytime I go to UT to see a friend. I see you guys on I-15 all the time working hard. I can see you'll be missed and are missed everyday. Congrats on your brother Zach becoming a LPD officer. I know I'll be safe everytime i'm there! Rest in peace.

Special Officer
Idaho State University

November 14, 2004

You've given the ultimate, you can do no more. You went out each and everyday to do your job to help the community you loved. You scarified your life for the job, you knew that was a possibility but never thought it would happen at such a young age. Your watch is over for now, but your just beginning the watch over us all, keep us safe Joe we know your the man. God Bless your family from mine I don't want to ever feel the pain you live everyday.

D. Bell
Florida

November 3, 2004

I was reading these police poems and thought of you with a lot of them. i also thought of all the other officers, lehi, and others. i thought of how much you guys go out and serve us. we don't give you enough respect and appreciation. Like Joe, I thank you all of you officers for putting on the suit everyday and going out into the world for us, me. and to anyone who has family in law enforcement, thank you for supporting them and letting them go out! Thank you Joe!!

Lehi citizen

November 3, 2004

i miss you. i go each day thiking of you in some way. it usually is because of the many accomplishments i have made in my life since that night. and the many that will come. Thank you, for giving me that chance.

October 23, 2004

There is so much i wish i could say but can't seem to find the right words. I think about you all the time. I wish I could have done more. I miss you very much. I read someone post when they said they were alone with their pain. I too feel that way. Words can't describe the gratitude and respect i have for you. I feel so bad about that night. I wish I could talk to you and tell you how sorry I am. I love you very much and truly miss you.

October 14, 2004

good job, i love ya!

September 28, 2004

Salute & God Speed.....

September 19, 2004

I'm counting down the days, (years) untill i can go to the academy. I'm so excited!!!! Thank you for helping me out when i needed you most. Love you tons!

GLS

September 11, 2004

A thought and a prayer for you and your family. You are not forgotten.

Anonymous

September 1, 2004

DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.

GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.

LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.

FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.

THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.

A Brother In Blue

Anonymous

Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)

August 29, 2004

this is one of the weeks when I think of you with tears in my eyes. I don`t know.....I cry and cry and after that I cry again... it comes it goes... I`ll never will forgett you, my wonderfull friend. It still hurts so much. Sometimes it helps to talk to people about you and what happend. But to be honest inside I´m alone with my pain.

I want you to know you are in my heart

August 14, 2004

SOME SAY TIME WILL HEAL, BUT I CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE WITH YOUR DEATH JOE. I WIIL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE WONDERFUL PERSON YOU ARE AND THE GREAT EXAMPLE YOU HAVE BEEN TO ME. I AM SO THANKFULL FOR YOUR SON CADE HE BRINGS ALOT OF COMFORT TO ME AND I CAN SEE SO MUCH OF YOU IN HIM. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING BROTHER. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

ZACH ADAMS
LEHI POLICE

August 9, 2004

Three years have passed since that tragic night. In some ways it seems like an eternity but in other ways it seems so much more recent. These years have not diminished my love and respect for you and your family, no amount of time can do that. I miss you very much buddy.

K. Rose
Lehi PD

August 5, 2004

you mean the world to me. You saved my life, for that, you are my hero. I want to follow in your footsteps Joe, in hopes that I can be a good officer like you. Thank you for saving me. Love you.

GLS

August 4, 2004

The feeling of loss penetrates my heart as this day comes around once again... My spirits are lifted so much by those many friends and associates of Joe who still remember him and express their sentiments on this web site. My heart-felt appreciation goes to all of you. I appreciate all you officers who go out on the streets of our communities every day to serve and protect each one of us. May our Father in Heaven bless you for your unselfish service. You have our family's highest respect.
Joe's Mom

Joe's Mom

August 3, 2004

LOVE YA BRO.

CHIEF CHAD SMITH
LEHI POLICE

August 3, 2004

Today makes 3 years since Joe last went out to help people in this world. Though he may be gone, his good deeds and the good memories he left behind continue to help people both near and far away. I hope the entire Adams' family knows that everytime I look at the full summer moon with a feeling of safety and secuirty I do so knowing that Joe, and many others like him, make that feeling possible.

Chuck Bell

August 3, 2004

I think about you every day. You are missed. Your Brother Zach is doing great and I know you are proud of his choice.

Sean Ferrell
LEHI PD

July 28, 2004

Joe,

As time drifts by it seems like it was just yesterday that we were talking, making jokes and challenging one another. But then again it seems like a life time ago.
As the 3rd year anniversary looms just around the corner, I can't help but remember the good times that we had. I was fortunate enough to get to know you not only on a professional level, but also a personal one. A lot of things have changed here in the short 3 years that you have been gone, but you always seem to be at the forefront of everybodys mind. That speaks very highly of you Joe, and there is knowbody more deserving of that tribute.
I think about you often and long for the day that we will meet again. God speed my brother.

Sgt. Brian Gwilliam
Alpine/Highland

July 20, 2004

Joe, I been thinking about you alot. Your brother, Zach, is full time with our Department now. Zach is doing a great job. I know you would be proud of him. Love ya man.

Sgt. Jeff Swenson
Lehi

July 9, 2004

Never Forgotten. I miss ya buddy.

K. Rose
Lehi PD

June 15, 2004

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You are not forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

June 15, 2004

I miss you Brother!

Z. Adams
Lehi Police

June 1, 2004

I want to take a minute and thank you, Joe, and all the rest of the officers that sacrifice their lives for us all here in Lehi and everywhere else. You all are such an example to me in my life as to whom I want to become. Thank you Joe, for protecting us, always! God Speed.

May 31, 2004