Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

May God bless this officer's family, friends, and co workers in their time of grief and unexplained loss. May He somehow lesson the pain and may this officer's son grow up knowing that his father was a true and brave man.

Richard B. Hill, former deputy sheriff
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

JOE,
WE'RE ALL GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH. NIGHTSHIFTS WILL SEEM SO EMPTY WITHOUT YOU THERE. I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU TOOK TO ME AND MADE ME YOUR FRIEND, BUT I'M GLAD YOU DID. YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR US ALL. YOUR FAMILY DID TOO. MAYBE YOU SAVED A FEW OF US THOUGH, BECAUSE WE NOW KNOW THAT "THE WORST CAN HAPPEN TO "THE BEST."" MAYBE WE NOW WILL APPLY SOME OF THE PRINCIPLES OF OFFICER SAFETY THAT YOU ALWAYS DISPLAYED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP-NEVER FORGOTTON.
JIM

DEPUTY JAMES BINGHAM
UTAH COUNTY SHERIFF

I Thank you for the information about Officers killed in the line of duty, it just seems like im recieving too many of them lately, im sorrry to say. My Condolence's to the Adam Family . My heart goes out to them. Sincerly Retired Lt Chicago, Police Dept Tom Minasola

Lt Thomas J. Minasola (Retired )
Chicago, Police Dept.

Officer Joe Adams was my best friend, partner, and brother. Joe made the ultimate sacrifice so that I and all of his brothers and sisters could return safely home with our families. Joe showed the loyalty and courage I knew he always had. Even though he received a fatal wound to the heart he was able to return fire nine times. Joe went down as we all knew he would....fighting for what he believed in.

Officer Doug Fannen
Lehi Police Department

Officer Joe Adams was my husbands best friend and brother. His family was our good friends and we love and cherish them. Joe was the best officer Lehi could have ever hoped to have and he will never be replaced. I knew each night that my husband went out that if Joe was there, my husband was going to come home. The scriptures say, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" St. John 15:13. That is the type of friend that Joe was and that is exactly what he did. He layed down his life for his family, his friends and his community. He will be greatly missed, and he and his family are always loved.

Jennifer Fannen

This morning when I heard of this terrible act of selfishness I wept….again. My father was taken 3 weeks ago in the way, by the same type of demon. I am the same age officer Adams and feel deep remorse because his son will not have a father to teach him, but that doesn’t mean he won’t have his father to watch over him. I’m sure God allows fathers and grandfathers to watch over their children and grandchildren. I have felt my own father’s presence as I go through this most horrible of earthly pains. I have also felt God’s loving hand in my life more pronounced these past few weeks. God bless officer Adam's family in this most trying of all times.

Anonymous

The Man In Blue

The Man in blue, Fights the crime
The Man in blue, wouldnt take a dime,
The Man in blue, just doing his job,
The Man in blue, shot by a worthless slob,
The Man in blue, Did his duty everyday,
Till a coward took his life away,
The Man in blue, Patroled the street,
The man in blue, Now walking Heavens Beat....
rest in peace , brother

Recruit Ofc.A. Burchfield

To family of Officer Joe Adams:
From the first time I met Joe (In the Police Academy), I knew, he would be a great Police Officer. He was always striving to be the best and he was. He has fallen, doing what he loved and serving the community that loved him. Joe will live with us, forever, in our hearts. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Joe was a great man, he touched many of us. The most comforting thought is; Joe, is now protecting the most sacred community of all.

Be strong and remember, our brother in Blue can no longer be seen, but will always be with us. GOD BLESS YOU JOE!

Ofc. Craig Martinez
Orem Public Safety

To the family of Officer Joe Adams. I did not know Joe, but I am a former Lehi City Police Officer, and still a police officer at heart. I was very sad to hear of your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences. My heart and prayers go out to you. May God bless and give you the strength to carry on.

To Chief Zimmerman, Lt. Smith, Sgt. Terry and Officer Kirtpatrick, whom I know, and the other officers of the Lehi Police Dept. Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences for the loss of Officer Joe Adams. As a former member of your department I share in the shock and sadness you all feel at this tragic loss. As a training officer I committed my life to helping with officer survival. Now, every time I read or hear of an officer down my heart goes out to the family and fellow officers of that fallen brave man. Not many will do the job that must be done. To each of you, my deepest respect.

Dennis J. Estes
Former Lehi City Detective

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #1, our deepest heartfelt condolences on this tragic loss. We will always remember your dedication, bravery, and ultimate sacrifice in protecting our Nation, and your community. This service was not in vain, for it displayed uncommon valor in this collective effort to free our Nation of the evil that exists in our world today.
"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:9-10

John D. Sainz, Chaplain
Tucson Police Department

I have lost my best friend, my brother, my fellow Officer. I'am very proud to say, I knew Joe before he stared into Police work. Joe went on many ride alongs with me. I cherish every moment spent with Joe. I knew when Joe hired on with the Lehi Police Department, he would be one of the best. This tragic loss as touched many lives. Joe my thoughts and prayers are with you always. I LOVE you man..The Department will continue strong as you would want us too. My condolences go out to Cydney, Cade and the Adam's family. Joe your true "blue" colors will never be forgotten..

Sgt. Jeff Swenson
Lehi Police Department

My thoughts and prayers go out the family and friends of Ofc.Adams. To the Lehi Police Department, my heart goes out to you, be strong........ Never to be forgotten..

Police Officer Susan Harmison
Tampa Police Dept / Tampa, Fl

Police Officer Susan Harmison
Tampa Police Department

Officer Adams left this world doing what he did best, taking impaired drivers off the streets. As a fellow D.R.E and D.U.I enforcer it is with great sadness that I heard of this loss. I never knew Officer Adams but he will be dearly missed. His family is in our hearts and prayers
To all others out there "Be safe and vigiliant"

Anonymous

Officer Adams left this world doing what he did best, taking impaired drivers off the streets. As a fellow D.R.E and D.U.I enforcer it is with great sadness that I heard of this loss. I never knew Officer Adams but he will be dearly missed. His family is in our hearts and prayers
To all others out there "Be safe and vigiliant"

Anonymous

Joe, you were our brother always. I am so proud to have known you and privileged to have worked beside. You helped me through some tough calls, and I thank you for that. I love you like a brother, and I will miss you forever. You will never know how much you were loved and respected and how you brought everyone else's standards higher by your example.

To those who have supported Joe's family and his co-workers, THANK YOU. There are no words that can be said that can take the hurt away, but the knowledge that you are all grieving with us makes it a little easier.

God Speed Joe, you were and always will be the best. None of us will ever be alone in our patrol cars, we now have the best partner we could ask for, guarding us from above.

Thank you Joe

Kenny Rose
Lehi Police Department

To Joe, his young family, and the friends and co-workers he leaves behind at 8JBase:
I am so sorry for what we will all miss with Joe. Words cannot explain to you how much love I feel for you and your families at this tragic time. Remember that my prayers are with each of you and that we in the South end are thinking of you. Please try to go on, although it will not be easy. Joe is with us all and he will continue to take care of your beautiful city his beautiful family. God bless all of you. Patty

Patty S. Long
South Utah County VS

Rest In Peace. A drunk driving arrest turns into murder. It would seem to me that the lesser of the two evils is to get arrested for DUI and carrying a weapon rather than the murder of a police officer. Senseless!

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI

To the family of Joseph Adams, my prayers and heart felt sorrow go out to you, I know you were so proud of Joseph. there are no words to describe why this would happen, but rest assured in the end God will prevail and pull you through this terrible time of your life. God bless all of you.

Police Officer Tim Pappas
Cincinnati Police/SWAT

The Police
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I have been where you fear to be
I have seen what you fear to see
I have done what you fear to do
All these things, I have done for
you.

I am the man you lean upon
The man you cast your scorn upon
The man you bring your troubles to
All of these men I've been to you.

The man you ask to stand apart
The man you feel should have no heart
The man you call "the man in blue"
But I'm just a man, just like you.

And through the years I've come to
see
That I'm not what you ask of me
So take this badge and take this gun
Will you take it?...Will anyone?

And when you watch a person die
And hear a battered child cry
Then do you think that you can be
All these things you ask of me?

Anonymous

Joe Adams:
I don't consider myself to be a close friend of Joe, but more of an aquiantance. I attended a law enforcement training course with him less than six months ago. During the course several of us would get together at lunch to exchange war stories and a few laughs. Joe was a regular in our group and always good for a few stories. As I heard the news of a fallen officer from Lehi, Utah. I thought to myself I know an officer from Lehi. Later that day while watching the local news I learned that Joe was the officer. I can not describe the feeling of sadness I felt at that moment. All I could say was that's a friend of mine. Joe I now know what the common bond shared between fellow officers is. Thank you for serving our profession with such pride and honor. My deepest and most sincere condolences go out to your family. You will be in our prayers my friend.

Trooper Tom Schneiter
Utah Highway Patrol

A man remembered lives forever!

Anonymous

Officer Adams gave the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of everybody in not only the city of Lehi but the state of Utah. From all the officer's in Section 1 our hearts go out to Officer Adam's family, friends and co-workers.

Trp. Brian Nelson
Utah highway Patrol

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Adams. To Mrs. Adams, don't ever forget that you have friends out here that would not hesitate to be there for you and your baby, I was there were you are at now, almost 15 years ago, thank to God my children and myself did ok,

God Bless you all

Terry Miyares
widow
Officer Emilio Miyares
Hialeah Police Dept., florida
E/O/W/ 11/6/86

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

Im sorry to hear about Joe Adams. Domestic calls and Traffic Stops are where we are losing all our good officers. People don't have much respect for a police officer any more. If the guy lives that Shot Joe' he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars for being real stupid. He'll never suffer like Joes wife and family are suffering right now. I know this feeling and it isn't pleasant.Pray for Joes family and friends to get thru this terrible ordeal. Kenny

Deputy Sheriff Kenny Hetrick
Ottawa county Sheriffs Dept