Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jeff,

I remember your enthusiasm and excitement at the C.I.S.T.'s prior to your graduation from the SJPD Academy. Your parents sure did raise a wonderful man. Your smile and manners truly set the standard of what a great San Jose Police Officer is.

You are missed every single day at the PD and in the community. It was my honor to have spent some time with you as you went through your final tests.

Rest in peace Jeff, just know you are and will always be remembered.

MM
San Jose Police Department

A Friend
San Jose Police Department

November 6, 2005

Jeff, you and your sacrafices will never be forgotten. I wish I could have been there last night for your vigil.

Katherine Foley

October 29, 2005

I attended your candlelight vigil tonight with your family and friends. You are so loved and respected. It was an honor for me to be apart of the tribute that your parents, siblings, police family, the Mayor and Council members paid to you.

Carol Espinoza, Mother of
Officer Isaac Espinoza, SFPD, EOW 4/10/04

October 29, 2005

Brother Jeff,
It has been 4 years. We will never forget. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

HEROS Live Forever.....

October 28, 2005

To Officer Jeff Fontana, his family and friends, and fellow officers with the San Jose Police Dept:

It has been four years since you were so brutally murdered. but your valor and bravery will never be forgotten.
It is disgraceful that it is taking such a long time for a trial of the despicable criminal who robbed you of your life. This ridiculous delay adds additional stress to your family that they do not need.

Last week I learned of the candle light vigil in your honor which is to occur two days from now. Unfortunately, I will be out of town and unable to personally attend but I will be with you in spirit, and will ask several friends to join me in prayer and our own little candle lighting in your memory that evening in San Diego.

I am so sorry that you were robbed of your life at such a young age. From reading the reflections about you, it is obvious you were well-loved by many, and respected by your peers. Your picture shows that infectious smile that must have lit up a room.

May your family continue to be embraced by the support of their law enforcement family, and other police survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Jeff gave to his community and the citizens of California, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 28, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater,
Pittsburg PD. eow 4/24/05

October 26, 2005

To the family of Jeff Fontana,

I'm sorry for your loss, I'm sure even with time it doesn't get any easier. It must be so difficult to wait so long for the trial date to be set. I just learned of the candlelight vigil to honor him and will attend. He is a hero and gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect others.

Jo Ann Lasater
Wife of Officer Larry Lasater EOW 4/24/05

August 26, 2005

Jeff,
I just returned from the Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC, where I made an etching of your name engraved on the wall. I place an American flag and a rose on your memorial as a tribute to my fallen brother. You will always be a member of the SJPD family. May God bless you.

Res Officer Jeff Wolfe (Ret)
San Jose Police Department

June 4, 2005

Jeff,
Happy Birthday, Jeff. You've been gone from us for three and a half years, but we think about you everyday. I miss you so much and you will forever be in my heart. Continue to watch over all of us and keep us strong.
Love, Jeanette

May 5, 2005

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, October 28, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Police Officer Jeffery Fontana who died in the line of duty on this date three years ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Officer Fontana’s sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

October 28, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies....

Rest in peace, hero.

October 28, 2004

Remembering Officer Fontana - three years ago today killed in the line of duty. Thank you for your heroism and service. Rest peacefully in God's care.

Michigan

October 28, 2004

I honor you today, on the anniversary of your tragic death. You died a true hero in every sense of the word.

Michigan

October 28, 2004

Everytime I walk into PPC and see your picture there, and the newspaper articles, and the pictures of your fiance and mother i am sadened. I look back on the day we put this brother in blue in the ground and I weep. Rest in peace Officer Fontana, for you gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Anonymous

February 20, 2004

Rest in peace Blue Angel, you are not forgotten.

Andy

November 29, 2003

Thank you for serving and protect people of San Jose. Rest in peace Officer Fontana.

Citizen of San Jose

Private citizen
San Jose residence

Thank you for giving your life to protect the city that I live in you will never be forgotten.


Rest In Peace

michael dickinson, san jose ca

I AM SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR SUDDEN DEATH BROTHER. I DIDNT KNOW YOU BUT I RESPECT YOU FOR GIVING THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. WE ALL GIVE SOME BUT YOU GAVE ALL.. REST IN PEACE AND KEEP AN EYE ON US STILL ON THE STREET.

POLICE OFFICER JACK SANTOS
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE

Jeff, It still seems like I should see your face in Briefing every night. I look at your academy mates and I am painfully reminded that you are missing from the row. My daughter says a prayer for you everyday and sometimes offers to "go get Jeff from Heaven and bring him back." If only...but God has other plans for you my friend. We think about you everyday, and we miss you every hour. Watch over us...I know I don't have to ask. God bless you and keep you.

Officer G.B. Huiskens
San Jose PD

I met one of Jeffrey's colleagues last week, and it was clear that Jeffrey was loved. It is never easy to lose a brother or sister, especially one so new to the position and ready for the world!!

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends....

May you rest in peace.

Detective Cynthia Caterson
Lynnwood Police Department

TO THE FAMILY, RELATIVES, FRIENDS, AND WORK COLLEAGUES OF JEFFREY FONTANA. MANY TIMES WORDS ARE SIMPLY NOT ENOUGH. HOWEVER I SEND EACH OF YOU MY CONDOLENCES AND I PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU AND KNOW THAT THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON FOR NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.

JEFFREY FONTANA WILL LIVE FOREVER IN THE LIVES HE TOUCHED.

PEACE BE WITH YOU,

JULIE J.

Julie J.

All of us within the Chaves County Sheriff's Department wish to express our condolences and deepest sympathy in the tragic death of Officer Jeffrey Fontana.

Whether it is in the line of duty or from other causes, the death of an officer, friend and loved one is not easy to accept. I hope that knowing that your department and the family of your officer will be remembered in our prayers will be of some comfort in the days to follow.

Patrick R. Jennings, Sheriff
Chaves County Sheriff's Department

My heart goes out to the family and friends of this fallen hero. May you be blessed with the happy memories you have. Hold them close to your hearts and never let them go. May God hold you and comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Barbara Jackson
Sister of
Barrett Travis Hill
Harris County Sheriff's Department, Houston, TX
E.O.W. 12/4/00

Barbara Jackson

Our city mourns for you and your family. San Jose has lost a great man, and a great Officer. You will not be forgotten, and your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, you are loved.

S. Johnston

There is never a life without sadness.......
There is never a life without pain
So when to your heart comes the sadness
Of losing dear one you`ve known.....It`s the touch of Gods sickle at harvest...
Since he reaps in the fields he has sown......

Jeff

After serving five years with the San Jose Police Department, I am sad to hear about any fallen officer. This one hits home. I remember seeing this brave young officer after he graduated from the academy. It is hard to understand why this young offcier's life would be cut short due to a cowardly act. I pray for Officer Fontana and his family. I pray that God will give you all the strength to overcome the pain that you all feel. I pray that the person responsible for this act will be brought to justice.

God Bless You

A. Scott
California Highway Patrol