Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

James left us all too soon but in the short amount of time that he was here he accomplished so much and his legacy will forever live on.
Honoring James from far away.

Sue M.
Boardman, OH

September 28, 2024

Remembering you from school and what a genuine person you were. Thinking of your beautiful wife and daughter.
Never forgotten and always grateful for your sacrifice and service.

Christina Mireles
School friends

July 6, 2024

James, You are thought of everyday .

Sergeant-Retired R. Jacobs
Norfolk Police Department

September 28, 2023

"On This Day"

~ On this day ~
~ We honor James from far away ~
~ Although it's been so many years ~
~ Time stands still to dry the tears ~
~ He made good memories for those he knew ~
~ He made all proud when he wore the blue ~
~ On this day ~
~ We honor James from far away ~

An original poem by Sue M., Boardman, Ohio

Sue M.
Boardman, OH

September 28, 2022

To the family of James B. Gilbert:

~ Twenty years ago today ~
~ A fine young officer went away ~
~ Not to live another day ~
~ But in our hearts he will A~L~W~A~Y~S stay ~

An original poem by Sue M., Boardman, OH.

Although I didn't know James personally, I have heard many good things about him from a close contact who is retired from the VBPD.

Sue M.
Boardman, OH

September 28, 2021

James,
You are kept in my thoughts and will always be remembered.

R. Jacobs- Sergeant-Retired
Norfolk Police Department

September 28, 2021

Hey old friend, today I shared a memory of you on your brothers page. It’s hard to believe it has been so many years. My favorite memory is of you laughing and smiling in school all those years ago at a talent show. We laughed so hard I thought we would get in trouble. I just want to let you know you may have left us so long ago but you will never be forgotten. I am praying for your family and other friends today as I shed a tear thinking of my old friend. Much love CW

Carla Wright
Friend

September 28, 2021

Remembering you, your family & friends.

Denise Liverman

October 12, 2020

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 28, 2020

James,
You are missed and I know you are very proud of Logan. She continues to make you and me very proud of her and the life she lives.

R. Jacobs- Sergeant Retired
Norfolk Police Department

September 28, 2020

Thanks to James for his unselfish bravery that resulted in his death.

Sgt Steve Casale, Ret.
Montvale, NJ PD

June 18, 2020

Never Forgotten

Sergeant-Retired R. Jacobs
Norfolk Police Department

September 27, 2019

R I P Officer Gilbert

LA OFFER
Citizen

June 22, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Gilbert.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 2, 2019

Hi Daddy,

Thinking of you as always! I wish you were here to see how much I have grown up and the woman I have become. I know you would be so proud of me. I'm graduating from ODU in exactly a month, and I know you'll be right by my side when I walk across the stage to get my diploma. I love you so much and I miss you more than anything.

All my love, hugs, and kisses,

Logan

Logan Gilbert
Daughter

April 4, 2018

Thinking about you tonight, while I'm working night just like we used to years ago. FUBAR.....missing you. I miss our breakfasts after working nights; and all the conversations. BROTHERS.

HC Eckstein
EX NPD

February 13, 2018

Thinking of you always brother you are always on my mind every day I miss you dearly! I love you RIP big bro!

Brother David Gilbert
Norfolk Police Dept.

January 13, 2018

Thinking about your family & friends.

Denise
Survivor of NC Trooper Calvin Taylor

October 3, 2017

James,

Another year and it's not any easier. You are in our hearts and thoughts everyday. I know you are very proud of Logan, she has matured into a very beautiful and respectful young lady. Please continue to look over us and guide us during difficult times.

Rodney Jacobs- Sgt. Retired
Norfolk Police Dept.

September 29, 2017

Thinking of you this morning brother. Miss our breakfasts after shift.

Eckstein
NPD

June 15, 2017

James,
Another year has past and there is not day that goes by where you're not thought of and looked to for guidance. Logan is so beautiful and is a daughter that anyone would be proud of, it was obvious that she was your world and everything you did revolved around her. Please continue to look over us.

R. Jacobs- Sgt. Retired
Norfolk Police

September 28, 2016

Thinking of you today.

Heath

March 2, 2016

James,
Thank you for looking over all of us, Logan is doing GREAT. She has turned out to be very well rounded. Not only is she beautiful and smart but she has your "common sense". There isn't a day that goes by that you're not thought of.

R. Jacobs- Sgt. Retired
NPD- Brother

February 25, 2016

Love you my Brother....man miss you dude...love you James I wish you were here man.

Tim Goodwin
Brother

February 25, 2016

James,
You are constantly remembered and looked too for guidance. Logan is a reminder of what a great DAD you were. Thank you for all you've done and you continue to do.

R. Jacobs Sgt. Retired
Norfolk Police

October 7, 2015