Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

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

September 15, 2020

Lieutenant Pratt, thank for your service and know that you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Douglas Bothern

July 13, 2012

God Bless Lieutenant Jesse Pratt & his family,

Thank you sir for your dedication to law enforcement.

Rest in Peace Brother....
Jon Lowder of Monroe, NC
Corporal/ Union County Sheriff's Office

Corporal Jon Lowder
Union County Sheriff's Office

November 21, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 17, 2009

I know you are missed. Thanks for serving and I'm sorry for the loss of losing
you.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

September 15, 2008

I know you are missed. Thanks for serving and I'm sorry for the loss of losing
you.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

September 15, 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 26, 2007

LT PRATT, MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO LOVE AND MISS YOU.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

September 15, 2007

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

November 9, 2006

It has been 5 years and the tears still flow from the broken hearts of those that love you. Keep watch over them. My thoughts are with your family and friends on this day, protect them all. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

September 15, 2006

~~~~~The Broken Chain~~~~~

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.~~In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.~~It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.~~You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.~~Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

January 25, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Lieutenant Pratt.

...Gone, but never Forgotten....

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)

April 5, 2004

My heart goes out to the Pratt family, co-workers and friends. God Bless..

Sgt. Jeff Swenson
Lehi Police Department (Utah)

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Pratt.

Anonymous

Rest in Peace Lieutenant Pratt.

Anonymous

may God bless you and all around you, thank you for doing the job, rest easy now you deserve it.

Police Officer Tim Pappas
Cincinnati Police/SWAT

Rest in Peace

sergeant john danilecki
boston police

Family and Friends, I am praying you will find sweet peace in the midst of your sadness.

Cathy Hill - Widow
Harris County Sheriff's Department, TX

Thank you for your years of service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and your department. God Speed LT.

Kenny Rose
Lehi Police Dept. (Utah)

God bless you wonderful people. I know Jesse will be with you always and I know you will ultimately find healing in both his blessed memory and also in the reunion which will surely happen.

Casey
friend of Corporal Joey Cushman
e~o~w 6.7.01.

To the family of Lieutenant Pratt,
In this time of terrible heartache we want you to know that we will remember you in our prayers. We understand how hard this time is and how much of a sacrifice you have all made. We want to encourage you to let your extended Law Enforcement Family help you, as you will and have already seen they are terrific human beings. I am sorry that you are coming to this page, but let those of us who know how important it is to remember our loved ones here say what a great comfort these reflections can be. May God give you strengh and comfort in the days ahead.

Colby & Angela Matteson
Brother of fallen officer Brad Matteson FWPD EOW 10/5/2000

Thank you for your sacrifice. There is no way that the average citizen can understand what it must have been like for you to go to work every day knowing you might not come home. You will however be always remembered by this nation for your service. God bless you and your family. "Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

To the family and friends of Lieutenant Pratt, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you

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

Terry Miyares,
Hialeah Police Dept.

God Bless You and your family. You will not be forgotten.

Explorer Justin Betts
Alameda County Sheriff's Office, CA

Rest in peace, Rest in peace.

Thank you Lt. Pratt for your many years of service to your communties. You, your family, friends, and your agency will be in my prayers. You are a true hero.

Citizen Volunteer Jeff Connell
Atwater Police Dept. CA