Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

July 22, 2006

To Detective Jaime Betancourt and his loved ones:

On this the fourth anniversary week of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart goes out to your family. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers.
Reading the loving reflections about your beloved Jaime gives us some understanding of what a kind and honorable young man he was.

Jaime, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Betencourt. I am humbled by your valor, courage, and dedication. I am so sorry your life was taken from you at such a young age when you had a lifetime ahead of you. How your loved ones must miss you.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Jaime gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 31, 2002.

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

April 4, 2006

Detective, you died a hero. God bless you for putting your life on the line to protect your girlfriend. What an exemplary display of your courage and selflessness. Peace be with you, Detective, you shall never be forgotten.

MI Resident

August 29, 2004

You are remembered Brother. God's mercy and care for those left behind that love you and honor you.

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller (Ret)
Oregon State Police

August 7, 2004

Miss you bro.

Juan Ruiz
Brother

March 2, 2004

Another officer has fallen but not in vain. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Detective Betancourt. May you find strength in your heart and may the Lord comfort you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch is over.

US Park Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

My prayers go out to the family, friends & brother officers of Det. Betancourt. Rest in peace. You are now an angel keeping watch over all of us.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure
EOW 8/06/02

When one falls, we all fall; but as long as one stands we all stand

K R Retzer K9 Hndlr
Eastern Police Canine Assoc.

Jaime I cant beleive you are gone. I have been so selfishly rapped up in my life, I have forgotten others. I found out today when reading the ODMP. I never forgot my training from the NYCTPD and the NYPD. Every first day back to work I look at the ODMP to remind me to be safe and why I am doing still do this job. My heart was in pain, I never thought it would be you! But considering you died defending someone else is just like you .....you are a true hero!!!!! You and I were in the same police academy class , the same company...93-11. I remember you sleeping in class, I remember your laugh, I remember your skinny legs during P.T class but I give it to you, your butt could run. I remember you picking me up at home in the rented town car so that we could go to long island and go to the shooting range. You said the your bad english would be looked as a bad thing when in the dept. Yet you also said that it would never stop you from achieving your dreams. I remember when I left Transit D-12 and went to the 46pct, I needed back-up on a gun call there. You showed up!!! Damn you were so confident and you were a damn good cop, I knew that if stuff hit the fan it would be ok, cause you were there...you had my back. My prayers go to you and your family, you have served the City of New York with nothing but honor. Your death will never have been in Vain...cause the life of a hero never dies and your memory will live on through all who knew you!

Police Officer Angel Burgos
Orlando Police Dept

Rest in peace Jamie. Another hero gone from our midst.God bless my brother in blue.

Detective JC Johnson
Danville Police Dept.Danville VA.

To Detective Betancourt family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you and May your love one rest in peace.
D. Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
PPD, Prentiss Ms.

To our brother in blue may you rest in peace. Your family, friends, and co-workers are in my prayers.

God Bless

Officer D. Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

Yet another line of duty death within the police department that has lost the most fallen heroes. I will keep Detective Betancourt's friends and family in my prayers. May you be comforted by the fact that he lived his life well and truly made a difference for his country.

Patrick
Police Explorer and Security Officer

thank you for your years of service! may god bless your family, friends, and your dept. rest in peace.

911 dispatcher
tn

Sincere sympathy to the family of Det. Betancourt. May God grant you the peace that only He can give.

Anonymous

Detective Betancourt, you are a true hero and will not be forgotten; You made the ultimate sacrifice for another. Rest in peace and watch over those of us still on the watch. God Bless you brother.

A Brother in Blue

Ptlm
Corning PD, NY

I, on behalf of the Wichita Police Department, Wichita, Kansas, would like to offer my deepest regrets in hearing of the passing of Det. Betancourt.
I thank him for his service.

officer, charles byers
wichita police departmen

Rest in Peace blue angel. God Bless your family and friends.

S. Yates

My prayers and thoughts are with Detective Jamie Betancourt's family, friends and co-workers. Even though an officer may not be "on the clock", he still fulfills the call of duty. Your law enforcement family is with you always. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - Surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 02/17/2002

To Detective Betancourt family and friend our hearts and prayers go out to you.

God Bless you.

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, FL E/O/W 11/6/1986

Rest in peace, Detective Betancourt, you are on a higher watch now. May God comfort those you have left behind.