Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jake,
It seems like yesterday when I met you at the booking cage at Santa Clarita Valley Station. You were hilarious and you always helped me out. I was brand new and you were a good dude. The last time I saw you was in the back yard of the station on your bike and we joked. You were one of the first full time motor deputies on the department. I haven’t forgotten you. You have not been forgotten. Today marks the 23rd anniversary unfortunately of our loss of you. Many people shared their stories about you at Malibu Lost Hills Station. You were well liked and highly respected. Rest in peace and God Speed! I know you’re riding your Harley in heaven!

Deputy Sheriff Louis B Lave
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

August 31, 2024

RIP brother, your sacrifice and devotion to your community will not be forgotten. Thank you for being the few to stand up and take the role of being the hero of our community

Recruit Stephen Makhshikyan
Burbank Police Department

June 26, 2024

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Kuredjian.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

August 31, 2023

"Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen!"

God rest your soul my brother…I think of you often and you left a lasting impression on my son that he’ll carry with him the rest of his life!

DEPUTY GINO REALE
LASD

May 8, 2023

Rest in my Brother. Your sacrifice and devotion to duty will never be forgotten.

Sgt. John Vargas
Los Angeles County Police 01-30-2015

August 31, 2021

Jake was a great guy, every time I saw him at Santa Clarita, he always had a smile and friendly word. I understand that the community also liked and respected him.
Rest Well,Jake. You are missed.

Sr.Ofcr/FTO/Medic Alan Mark
L.A. County Police ( Ret.)

August 31, 2021

Today I'm paying tribute to Jake who gave his life as the ultimate sacrifice. I only knew Jake six months before we lost him. He was a hard working, dedicated Deputy Sheriff who came in on overtime the day he responded to assist fellow Deputies and ATF Agents. Jake was a good dude and we haven't forgotten his legacy! God speed my brother! Continue to rest in peace!

Louis B LaveDeputy Sheriff Lost Hills-Malibu LASD

August 31, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 31, 2020

Miss you Jake!

John Hudson
Lasd retired

August 31, 2020

Posted on KHTS Aug 31, 2019
Deputy Jake Remembered 18 Years After Fatal Shootout

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials are honoring Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian all day Saturday in remembrance of his death 18 years ago after being fatally shot in Stevenson Ranch.

On Aug. 31, 2001, Deputy Kuredjian, 40, was fatally shot after responding to a call of “shots fired” in Stevenson Ranch, where Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents were serving a search warrant.

“You never know when something is going to happen — this is a dangerous job when you sign on for it,” said Deputy Gregory Hutt of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in a previous story. “He was going to help, he got the call and rushed to it. He wanted to help, he wasn’t one to stand back.”

Deputy Kuredjian had served as a deputy with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for 17 years, and began working at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station in 1995.

“His courage and sacrifice will be forever remembered,” wrote Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in a post Friday.

Deputy Kuredjian had a passion of motorcycle riding and was assigned to a motorcycle position six months before he was killed.

In 1989, Deputy Kuredjian was awarded the Sheriff’s Department’s Gold Meritorious Conduct Medal by former-Sheriff Sherman Block for saving the life of a woman clinging to a small tree branch atop a cliff in Malibu.

“Helping others was something that came naturally to Jake and that was what he was doing at the very moment he was so tragically taken from us all,” said Cpt. Robert Lewis, with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, who personally knew Deputy Kuredjian, in a statement. “We mourn his loss along with the many other people in our community whose lives were touched by Jake.”

In honor of Deputy Kuredjian, a memorial plaque dedicated to him was placed at the corner of Stevenson Ranch Parkway and Poe Parkway. Every year, on the anniversary of his death, deputies conduct a 24-hour watch of the site.

“It serves as a reminder to the community to remember Deputy Kuredjian and the sacrifice he made,” Miller wrote.

Retired Police Officer
NYPD

August 31, 2019

We drove through the area on the 28th and I spoke to my wife about your incident, which we both remembered watching in Vegas on the news. I didn’t realize how close it was to the anniversary. My wife has family near the location of the incident and she posted pictures this morning of your memorial being watched over by some of your brothers. Rest easy, Brother, you are a hero and won’t be forgotten.

Captain Richard Forbus
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

August 31, 2019

Thank you for your service Sir. Your heroic actions will never be forgotten. I am truly inspired by your courage and willingness to serve your community. Moving towards danger in order to protect the lives of innocent people is remarkable. You served your department with pride and honor Sir. You risked your life so others can be safe. I will always pray for you and your family. Thank you for providing 17 years of outstanding service to your community. You are a true hero Sir and an amazing representation of law enforcement as a whole.

I will never forget about your heroic actions Sir. You will always be loved by your community and by your law enforcement family. Rest in peace Sir.

Recruit Nazaryan
Glendale PD LASD Class 437

April 4, 2019

Almost 18 years ago and your sacrifice has not been forgotten. One can only imagine the amount of bravery and resolve you showed on that fateful day when you simply went to go do your job and back up your partners...you serve as an example not only to me, but to law enforcement as a whole. Always keeping in mind what you lost, who lost you, and what will never happen without you serves as motivation to uphold your legacy of service.

It provides some solace that you were able to live out one of your passions as a motor officer for the station and use your seventeen years on the department to make an impact not only on those you personally interacted with, but those like me who did not have the honor of working alongside you but can read your story and be inspired. We will take it from here sir...Rest in Peace.

DST Turk
LASD Class 437

April 4, 2019

Jake. At 71, I think of you very often. The long rides on endless freeways...your day stays with me always. Miss you my friend.

Thom Janulis

99' Nightrain
November 19, 2018

Thom Janulis USN, retired
Harley Driver

November 19, 2018

Jake: It’s been a long time since you were taken from us; you left way too soon. We were in Academy Class 222 together, and were assigned to Wayside. I attended your memorial service with deep sadness. RIP brother.

Lt. Glyn Morgan (retired)
LASD

August 31, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 17th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 31, 2018

I was thinking about you again today which is how I found this site. You have been in my heart since the day I met you 32 years ago and you remain there. I love my Angel

Dar
Family member

August 30, 2018

Jake oh how time has passed since you left us but I think of you and your warm and sincere smile.
Miss You ,
John

John Able Jimenez
LASD

May 28, 2018

Jake oh how time has passed since you left us but I think of you and your warm and sincere smile.
Miss You ,
John

John Able Jimenez
LASD

May 28, 2018

Hey Jake- Lee and Cam and I think of you often - always with laughter, the Beach Team was more fun because you were on it - La Salsa tacos for breakfast before we hit the beach, and the In-N-Out truck at the station during the fires -

Can't ride in the Bu without thinking of you, your smile and hugs. Miss you my LASD brother - always -but especially today.

Yesterday a Deputy from Sacramento joined your team up there - Robert French - he was taken the same way you were - welcome him... and Keep Watch over us.

Susie R60,CAIA
LASD- Malibu-Lost Hills

August 31, 2017

Hi Jake
I've never forgotten you... Remember Chris...Me..And you.. doing the pictures for media at Malibu pier ..I look at it everyday.
Every times it rains God is crying for you. I say a prayer for you my friend

See you at the 'bu

cam
Sgt-LASD ret.

December 26, 2016

I will run in honor of Deputy Sheriff Hagop Jake Kuredjian during the 2017 Run to Remember Los Angeles, dedicated to Los Angeles County first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the line of duty. We were in Class 222 together.

Tim Romero, Deputy (former)
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

December 13, 2016

"There is no greater love than to lie down your life for a friend." Those of us in law enforcement do this for the friends we swear to protect and serve. May God accept Deputy Kuredjian into his loving arms.

Buz Williams, Sergeant, retired
Long Beach Police Department

September 4, 2016

I honor you today brother.

Patrol Officer
Oakland Calif., PD

September 3, 2016

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

August 31, 2016