Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace Brother.

Detective Stahl
DeKalb Police Department/GA

February 14, 2013

We miss you so much.
Love always

Jeannette Shields
V.P. WNY COPS

October 30, 2012

Jim,
Time sure does seem to be speeding up.Has it been 9 years???? Seems like only yesterday you were still with us. Hope all is well "up there". Rest easy brothe. Until next year......

Buffalo Police Dept

October 30, 2011

You are in our hearts today and always.
Love,
Mom

Jeannette Shields
parent

October 30, 2010

Jim, it's been 8 years ago tomorrow that you passed. That's actualy longer then you were on the job. Hard to believe. You remain in the hearts of all those who knew you. Hope heavan is treating you well. Come on down for a ride along anytime you please. Be happy to ride with you again bro.
Until next year Jim.........

Anonymous

October 29, 2010

Thinking of you and your families and friends on this
7th anniversary. Thanks for protecting us at such a
high price. You chose a difficult profession and one
that has my respect. May the Lord Jesus continue to
offer His peace and comfort to all who trust in Him.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

October 30, 2009

Seven years today, our lives were changed forever. We love you Jimmy
Mom

Jeannette Shields
mother

October 30, 2009

Jim,
The older we get,the faster time seems to be going by and yet it seems only yesterday when I got the call about your demise.
Your family stopped by the station a few weeks ago.Wow,your boys are getting big (but i'm sure you know that)!I'm sure you're very proud of them as I know they are of you.
As you may already know, one of the men responsible for your death was locked up by the guys in "D" for armed robbery. He got 20 years.Another chose to shoot it out with the guys from Niagara Falls PD.It would seem those responsible for your death are each getting their just reward,one way or another...
Take care Jim.Everyone misses you. Until next year...

Buffalo Police
Buffalo Police Dept

October 30, 2009

Jimmy: Unfortunately, this month marks the seventh year we lost you. Our friend. Such a kind and considerate gentle man. Through all the daily madness and occasional distractions, your memory is still very much alive and will remain. Jim, as a father and your friend, I feel tremendous pain when I look at my boy and know you can't hold your boys. This is the true tragedy of our loss. I only hope the boys know if they ever need anything, to just contact us.

Officer
Bflo PD

October 9, 2009

We miss you soooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous

February 2, 2009

Jim,
Six years? Wow,seems like you were here among us just the other day.
You'll be pleased to know the troops locked up one of the guys resposible for your death just the other day.Hopefully justice will eventully be served...
Rest easy bro...

Anonymous

October 30, 2008

To Officer James A. Shields and his loved ones:

On this the sixth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered for the service you gave to your community, and for the supreme sacrifice you and your family made on October 30, 2002.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

October 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this sixth anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

October 30, 2008

6 years .. it seems like yesterday loosing you is undescribable you are loved and never forgotten

jm
sis

October 29, 2008

May God's grace sustain you, May His arms hold you during this very sad time. My deepest sympathy to each of you who knew, loved and worked with Officer Shields. My prayers are with you.
Officer Shields, Thank you for your service to your country, you will be missed but never forgotten, as our Hero's live forever in our hearts.

Ohio
summit co

Anonymous

October 28, 2008

RIP,your tour of duty was cut short but what time you had here on earth will never be forgotten.

Anonymous

September 9, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 5, 2008

Hey Uncle Jimmy you are missed soooo much it sure doesnt seem its been that long but I guess it has.GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!!!!!

neice

March 19, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 18, 2007

hey coach i still remember those summers when you coached me and mike in the summer hockey league at holiday rinks
R.I.P coach i will always remember you

Steve Sacco
criminal justice student

December 3, 2007

You were hilighted on the website today. From all the
nice comments wrtitten here, it is easy to see you were
loved and respected by all. Time has not diminished
your sacrifice.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

December 1, 2007

I think of you whenever I pass a sign in rememberance of you, and whenever we look at the wall here at the academy. Thank you for your service, you will NEVER be forgotten.

Recruit

November 28, 2007

My dear sweet son, we went to the tree this morning and left you a message, it said "if love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. I carry you in my heart always.
Love, Mom

Jeannette Shields
mother

October 30, 2007

My dad died in a similar manner, crashing to avoid someone entering his path as he pursued a suspect. It is tragic that people hear sirens but think that since they cannot see the police car, it is OK to proceed.

It was heartbreaking to read that Officer Shields died because of a $600 robbery, but I was relieved to read that one of the criminals is no longer around to cause other officers' deaths.

There is a portion of a Buffalo street dedicated to Officer Shields. What a wonderful tribute, which should cause motorists and pedestrians alike to pause and give thanks that officers are the barrier between civilized people and those intent on lawlessness.

Officer Shields, you are not forgotten; rest in peace, sir.

Brenda, daughter of Officer Cliff Miller
Rossford, Ohio, P.D., EOW 14 May, 1966

October 29, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 29, 2007