Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although I never met you, once again your life has touched mine. I was at my aunt's funeral today and my uncle brought you up. (He was the Chief at your department once upon a time.)

Your story once again choked us both up...and prompted me to look up this site.

You have obviously made an imprint on this world that has no boundaries.

Tonight, again I was reminded of your bravery. I can still remember where I was when I heard the news. Many of my co-workers knew you personally and spoke of you with high regard. Then I remembered how I thought of your family. I still do....especially today.

I spoke with my uncle about how the world has somehow gone crazy. About how sometimes its hard to go to work....about how much stress this job can put on a family. My dad hugs me a little harder, my mom calls me more often, and my siblings now use the term "Be Safe!" My children don't understand the long hours,and my husband just smiles and winks at me as I walk out the door. I tell them it's in my blood...I know it was in yours too!

Thank you for reminding me again to stay sharp, be safe, and train hard!

Officer Ellen Larson
Lansing Police Department

January 8, 2005

Merry Christmas From Heaven

I still hear the songs
I still see the lights
I still feel your love
on cold wintry nights

I still share your hopes
and all of your cares
I'll even remind you
to please say your prayers

I just want to tell you
you still make me proud
You stand head and shoulders
above all the crowd

Keep trying each moment
to stay in His grace
I came here before you
to help set your place.

You don't have to be
perfect all of the time
He forgives you the slip
if you continue the climb.

To my family and friends
please be thankful today
I'm still close beside you
in a new special way.

I love you all dearly
now don't shed a tear
cause I'm spending my
Christmas with Jesus this year.

Merry Christmas, Jessica
love, Aunt Nancy

Poem by John Wm. Mooney, Jr.



tO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS

December 28, 2004

Merry Christmas, Jessica!

Sorry it's a day late but it wasn't one of our better Christmas'. As with every day, we miss you so much, but I know you were here, feeling sorry for Dad being sick and laughing at the stupid thing I did. I missed Midnight Mass and seeing Jill. But we managed to make it through another Christmas and Dad did get your Charlie Brown Christmas tree up before he got sick so that was good.

Christmas number three without you.

Love you and miss you,
Mom

December 26, 2004

Hey Jess. Missing you this Christmas and wishing you were here. Please continue to watch over us and continue to let your presence be shown in our lives.

Luv U
Jess-

December 19, 2004

Dear Jess,
Wow i cant believe ur really gone; theres not a day that goes by that myself or my family thinks of you.. You ment the world to us, n u still do... Although we never really were close u still were one of my fav couzins, i enjoyed the most with u, the weekends up at the cottage where i would bugg u to take me on the jet skis, like a bizzillion times!! lol but it was worth it when we finally got out there n hitt the waves full force, with my mom watchin with the binoculars, almost crappin her pants!!!! ~* I would really like u to help me right now with school n everythin.. can u believe i graduate this year!!!! But its really tough... n i would love for u to pray 4 me.. as well as im prayin for u each and every day!!! Love u for Always and Forever
~ Ur Couzz

jus a lil hello

December 7, 2004

~~~~~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.

December 6, 2004

Another holiday approaches us, another without you.
As Jill prepares her trek home to share these days with us Jess,I pray that you will be with her, as you always have in the past.Your present can be the snowfall,as you made it happen last year,and a warm nite in the "dart den",where I know that,you have been. You can make our lights twinkle brightly, and our bells ring out at midnight.You can lay with Jill in the snow, as she makes a snow angel. You can make a star shine brighter,as we go to midnight mass on Christmas eve, where we will all be assembled.And on that nite, Jess,you can blow a kiss, as we all give the sign of peace, we will feel it as a gentle breeze and know that you are there.
Seeeee you on Christmas eve
Love you ,
Kathy

December 4, 2004

Your sacrifice will never be forgotten...for those new police officers I train will always know of your name and your valor.

God's peace Jessica...

Officer Brian Bastianelli
Farmington Hills

December 2, 2004

It's been two years, It's only yesterday.
Thinking of you during the holiday season,wishing you were here to share.
Miss you

November 29, 2004

Happy Turkey Day! As we gather to eat dinner and settle in to watch the game, we will be thinking and missing you so much.

love you

November 25, 2004

It gets pretty difficult around this time of year, just because you love the holidays so much. I know you'll be with us in spirit but sometimes it doesn't seem enough. I miss having my shopping buddy around to help rationalize all of those "necessary" purchases, singing along with all of the carols and mostly just enjoying ourselves. Missing you dearly...

November 16, 2004

Jess--
I wish you were here! I am missing such a major part of my life and who I am. Remember how everyone knew that where one was the other was not too far behind, well I still need that. I just wish you were still here and I needed you to know that.
You will always be my best friend and always in my heart.

BFF

November 5, 2004

Hi Jess,

Thinking of you alot recently. Halloween reminds me of when we were little and we would all go trick or treating at the camp ground or when we all would go to haunted houses together.
I remember when you where a belly dancer and I was Rainbow Bright. Thinking about it makes me smile.

I miss you and love you.

Kristin

November 1, 2004

Jess,

I was talking tonight with a friend about what a "small world" this is...

The person who won the Orange County Chopper - I'm here at Ferris with his son, Trevor. He's actually my R.A. and lives right down the hall from me. He's a very nice guy, a great guy - and if he's any reflection of his father, and his family - there was no one more deserving to win that bike.

I just wanted you to know that it went to the right place. And your memory has been passed on to him and his family. You will never be forgotten.

I love you.
Katie

October 25, 2004

Jessica, I went to parent's retreat with your mom. What a trip. I heard so much about you. Your folks are so proud of you, and miss you so.

Your mom has brought me through some awful times, and I can't tell you how much that means to me.

You've probably already met Kevin...you all must have some sort of get togethers, huh? When you see him, hug him for me.

Thank you all for the job you did while you were here....heros like you are born, not made, and you did your job well.

Thank you.

Mary
Mother of Deputy Kevin Sherwood, eow 10/9/03

October 21, 2004

--------The final goodbye----------
It's been a while since you've been gone,
Guess I always hoped,deep inside,
that the facts werent true and someone lied,and instead of goodbye,
I would be saying hello to you.

Now my life carries on without you,
though I can't say that is so,
because each and every day
you fill my thoughts and dreams
and most things I do lately,
involve you it seems,
So how can it be that this is goodbye?
There are so many things we have to share,

So many plans to be made,
I turn to call you, I want to know you are home,but you're not there, you've already gone.
Im not ready to say goodbye.

Some say that it's time to move on ,
I know they are not wrong.
I move on, but I take you along.
I'm not ready yet,
to say goodbye.

It's been so hard to say goodbye,
and every time I try, I cry.
I just cant bring myself to believe,
that this is the final goodbye.

October 7, 2004

Jessica,

Love you and miss you so much,

Mom

October 5, 2004

miss you Jess-

Jess

October 5, 2004

Hi Jess,
Just wanted to stop in here at your site, and leave my "thinking of you thoughts".
The autumn months are upon us now, and I am recalling the "Haunted Nights" you all used to do each year.
I look at a picture I have sitting on my table, with you and Jill and Amanda,taken on the eve of your wedding. Such happy times, so many memories,and so many more to be made.
If wishes were able to become reality, then you would be here to make those memories with us.
Each time I tell you I miss you, and each time I do, the the pain never lessens.
I miss you Jess

September 29, 2004

Hi Jess,
Thinking of you today, as always.
I trained with a Military Police unit this summer and I know you would have gotten a kick out of that. It made me think of you so much. It made me think of you and Robby working so hard, dedicated to your jobs.
Graduation is gretting closer everyday and I wonder about what the future will have for me. I can only hope that when my time comes to serve I do half as good of a job as you did. I hope I can serve with at least half the love and dedication that you had. I hope I can make you proud.
I love you and miss you.

Kristin

September 18, 2004

Hello Jess,

I haven't written you in a while.. So much has happened, your 2 year anniversary, the raffle for the bike, and my engagement.

That had to be one of the hardest things. To get engaged without you there to call when it happened. I always thought that you would be there for that day. You would be my Maid of Honor just like I was yours. But that cannot happen now. It is going to be so hard to do this without you. Planning everything without you, the shower, the reception, finding the perfect dress and just everything about the wedding. I don't know what I am going to do. I know you will be there that day just like you are here everyday with me.

I think about you everyday a million times. I miss you everyday, every second. I just can't believe it has been 2 years.

I love you and miss you.

Love your sester,
Manda Lou

September 1, 2004

HI Jess,
Our "Little Birdie" is about to fly!
I can't believe how fast Kate grew up! You would be so proud of her Jess. That small little girl, you and Jill used to try and scare at bedtime, has grown into a very strong and wise young lady. I only wish you were here to see her. I know she looked up to you, as she did Jill, her big sisters. Please look over her as she embarks on her path at Ferris.

Still miss you, and dont think that will ever go away or decrease in intensity.
Love you ,
Kathy

August 20, 2004

I am thinking about you-


Jess

August 6, 2004

We went to your memorial mass on Wednesday,it was so beautiful Jess. The honor guard escorted your spirit in with pride.The priest spoke words that reassured,that you are still alive,that your spirit does live on.Of course we all want more.But to know and feel that you are near,even though at times,it is not enough,we hold that belief close and tight.And we pray each nite,and know the priest is right. Your spirit lives on, and you are with each and everyone of us.
But I still miss you.

July 30, 2004

Many things are about you. Because you have many people's thoughts and love. Many things are about you, just as they should be. We all miss you...


Everyone thinks I'm simply following you
Because I can't find the right words on cue
To explain to them all
Why I think I hear the call

I've had a million words and more
To say what I'd want to be a cop for
I've run out of reasons and words
Because I don't think I'm ever really heard

The only answer people would actually hear
Is the one answer I actually fear
And if they're ever right and that answer is true -
I'll pull right back if it really is because of you.


I live for myself and my own dreams. But I do hope to make you proud. Thinking of you and missing you always. I love you.

July 29, 2004