Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My dear son: Today makes 23 years since we have not seen your smile or heard your voice. Never gets easier for any of us. I’m so sorry you didn’t get to live a full life but you really put a lot of life in your 24 years on this earth.
Until we meet again you are so loved and so missed !!! Your Mom

Jena S Schoffstall
Mother

November 28, 2023

Here it is your 47th birthday today my son , and it doesn’t get any easier . As I read of all the Fallen Officers in this memorial I’m sadden that so very many families have had to go through and still are going through the same sadness and deep loss every day . I only know how it affected our family and I pray others will get through it in their own way . I love you and miss you every single day my son! Til we meet again keep on being my guardian angel !!❤️

Mom of Aaron M. Schoffstall Jena S. Scho
Vigo County Sheriff Dept

October 1, 2023

My dearest son it will soon be 23 years since your passing. Just attended the Fallen Officers ceremony for Indiana FOP in Indianapolis. Never fails to impress upon me what a dangerous job it is to be a law enforcement officer and even more so today. I pray for you and your Dad every day and for the officers who do the job every day to be safe and go home to their families! I miss you and that wonderful smile every single day . Til we meet again my son I love you so very much !

Mom of Aaron M. Schoffstall Jena S. Scho
Vigo County Sheriff Dept

September 16, 2023

One of a kind for sure. Loved and missed by so many left behind.

Gayle Decker
Mother in law

August 2, 2023

Dearest son,

Still can’t believe it’s been 22 years today . So long since I heard your voice and saw that smile yet some days it’s like yesterday . I know you are safe and with all our loved ones as well. You are in my heart and on my mind always and so missed by Shaun & Baylie and too many family members to list. I am so proud I got to be your mom in this life & until we meet again keep on riding along with me !!! Love always, Mom

Jena S Schoffstall
Aaron’s mom

November 28, 2022

My dearest son,
We honored you and your Dad yesterday and sent balloons to heaven . One blue balloon was still at the top of the tree like a solitary star when I left !
I stood by the cemetery markers, I see the dates , but I still expect you to come through the door & I long to see your smile and hear your voice , but I know that can never happen my son.
It has been 20 years today and life does goes on but there is always that empty spot in everything we do .
You & Dad would be so proud of the wonderful man your brother is and his daughter is a lot like you were as a kid.
Your daughter looks so much like you it’s simply unbelievable and she also has your dry sense of humor.
You are both missed so much words can never express the feeling .
It is hard for all of us in our own way , but I know one day I will see you and Dad again....I just want you both to meet me when it’s my time .
Love you my son , Mom

Aaron’s mom
Aaron M Schoffstall EOW 11/28/2000 VCSD

November 28, 2020

I want to honor my son on what would be his 44th birthday!! To say I miss you doesn’t really describe how I feel today. October 1st was always such a special day and always will be! From that little blonde boy to such a good young man I am so proud you were my son!!
I honor your memory in ever way I can and will continue to do so! I love you and miss you so much . Rest In Peace my son !!

Aaron’s mom
VCSD EOW November 28th 2000

October 1, 2020

My dearest son, it has been 19 years today and the pain of losing you has not lessened one bit.
It is Thanksgiving today and your brother and I will get through one more holiday without you and Dad.
I am thankful for many things today and extremely thankful you and Dad were in my life . I have always been so proud to be Mom to both my sons.
I speak for both Shaun and Baylie when I say miss you more than words can say and love you forever.
Until we meet again my son, I love you !!

Aaron’s Mom
VCSD. EOW 11/28/2000

November 28, 2019

It is again Police Week only now it’s 2019. Almost 19 years since we lost you and 17 since your Dad . We honor your memories every day and the good memories will never leave us! More lives have since been lost with 2 right here in Terre Haute. THPD lost Brent Long In 2011 and Rob Pitts last year in May. So officers of Heaven .... unite and watch over us til we all meet again. Loving you my son Aaron until I see you again.

Aaron’s mother
Vigo County Sheriff Dept

May 13, 2019

RIP Brother

J Porter
Dod Police

November 28, 2018

So many amazing memories with you. I loved spending Saturday mornings bowling with you and Jason. We always had a great time. We always talked about being together forever. We had some goofy times and then some deep, heartfelt talks. When you told me you were getting married, you had a look I had never seen. You always had an incredible smile but this was different. You were so happy. I loved it.
The morning of your accident my whole world froze. I was numb and my heart was in a million pieces. I think of you daily. I will always love you and miss you more than you know.

Gloria Swayze
Friend for life

November 28, 2018

Gone but not forgotten. RIP Brother.

Jeff Hunt
EMTB

November 28, 2018

Gone but not forgotten...

Linda Robert's civilian

November 28, 2018

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Cops Cycling for Survivors

Monica Zahasky
Cops Cycling for Survivors

November 28, 2018

Here it is 18 years now. I miss your smile, your laugh and just hearing you call me Mom. I love and miss you so son . You & Dad keep on being our guardian angels til we meet again!
You are always in my heart and I think about you and Dad every single day.

Jena Schoffstall
Aaron’s mom

November 28, 2018

It’s getting close to the EOW date of 11/28 for my son . It never gets any easier,you just learn how to cope in a way that you can keep going as the years go by.
Aaron made an impact on everyone he came in contact with. His smile was like sun and he never met a stranger. He did not take time to engage in petty dislikes or disputes but lived each day of his 24 years and 58 days to the fullest!! I’m so proud to be his mother .

Jena Schoffstall, Mother of Aaron Michael Schoffstall Correctional Officer, Vigo County Sheriff Department, Terre Haute, Indiana EOW 11-28/2000

November 17, 2018

I stumbled across this site and I couldn't agree more with the comments made about Aaron. When Aaron came into our lives we experienced a new level of happiness along with our daughter. He was put in our family by a higher power for sure, we often talked about how we couldn't have hand picked a better husband for our daughter. When he passed our hearts were broken. Time does not heal it just fills the space with life without them. Never to see his smile again.

Gayle Decker
Mother in law

March 7, 2018

Here it is November 28,2017. It’s been 17 years since I have seen your smile, heard your voice and laugh or gotten a big hug. You live on in my heart and always will as long as I live & breathe. I miss you everyday and I know your daughter, brother , wife and everyone who loved you does too. There’s not a time you aren’t on my mind and closure doesn’t exist ,you just learn to deal with life a different way. I know you and Dad are together and so we have our own guardian angels. Love you always son, Mom

Jena Schoffstall, Mother of Aaron Michael Schoffstall Correctional Officer, Vigo County Sheriff Department, Terre Haute, Indiana EOW 11-28/2000

November 28, 2017

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Cops Cycling for Survivors
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Monica Zahasky
Cops Cycling for Survivors

November 28, 2017

Aaron and I met at Space Camp when we were kids and later went to Space Academy. I know this is a blast from the past but we called each other and were pen pals for quite a few years. He lived in Indiana and I was in NY. We were young but really had a great friendship. Whenever I was struggling with something in middle school I could always depend on Aaron for encouragement His letters were always funny and witty. I just really loved knowing Aaron. I went to find him on Facebook to reconnect and came across this. I am so sorry for the loss of Aaron. His family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly blessed to have known Aaron, and I am thankful God crossed our paths when He did. Aaron really was a blessing to me.

Julie Brush Chapus
pen pals from space camp and space academy

September 18, 2014

As I reflect on the life of Aaron I smile, laugh and cry. I smile because of the wonderful young man you were. A son who made his parents proud, an upstanding citizen that took his service to the community seriously, a father who never failed to love and cherish his daughter, and a new husband so much in love with his bride. I laugh because I remember the young Aaron who made us laugh with his funny whit and hilarious humor. I remember you and Jack doing "the butt" dance for all of us. I cry as I remember the horror of the news of that dreadful day. When I envision you, I see that happy, handsome, New husband that took time to meet us at the airport in Atlanta on the way to his honeymoon. I could see how much in love you were with Sarah. You are missed and remembered.

Pam Elrod Patterson cousin

September 7, 2014

Rest in Peace, Correctional Officer Schoffstall. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

April 6, 2013

You are not forgotten Aaron, nor will you ever be!

CW2 Willis D. Heck III
U.S. Army

November 30, 2011

Happy Birthday Aaron. I'm just thinking of you on this beautiful fall day. love and miss you.

Dawn
Cousin

October 1, 2011

Aaron, you are not forgotten.

Officer James Stewart
Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC TERRE HAUTE

July 20, 2011