Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I miss you so much. But I know you are in a much better place.

Anonymous

July 13, 2008

Has it really been five years?

I can still picture you strutting around dispatch in your freshly polished motorcycle boots with that cocky, mischievious grin.

I don't think anyone who was working there will ever be the same.

mlc
former member of MJPD, non-LEO

July 9, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice, you ae not forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 14, 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

January 30, 2008

I miss you so much jerry. i spent two weeks with you and it was the best two weks of my life man. Thank you for training me. I am sorry I didn't live up to your expectations Jerry. Everytime I see your picture I think about you. I am no longer a police officer but if you were here today I might be. I remember we worked that wreck with the school bus. You made me get on the school bus with note pad and write down names addresses and everything. It was funny. I miss you buddy. I am going to see you soon though. I think about you every july! I miss you

former police officer Matt

January 27, 2008

SARGE I DIDNT KNOW YOU AS WELL AS I DID JOHN BUT YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST WHEN IT CAME TO TRAINING AND MENTORING NEW OFFICERS . WE THAT ARE STILL HERE ON EARTH COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER GUARDIAN ANGEL TO RIDE SHOTGUN . YOU WILL BE MISSED, REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER

JASON LEA
FORMER DISPATCHER WCSD

December 6, 2007

Jerry,

It's been four (4) years today since you've been gone but it still feels like yesterday when I heard the news of what happened to you and John. I know God has a plan for each and everyone of us, but I can only say , you left this earth way to soon. You had so much more to offer to adults and children alike. You are truly missed and I think about this day every year. It is the day before my birthday and it always saddens me that your gone. You were a great friend and fellow officer. I know everyone including friends, family and other fellow officers, all still miss you. Rest in Peace my Friend.

Special agent Tommy Heflin
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

July 9, 2007

God bless the family and dept. of Sgt.Mundy. A true Ameican hero who lives on the hearts of many..even those that never met him.

Mothe of Sherrif in Ca.

June 27, 2007

Not a day goes by that you are not remembered, thanks for you guidance while you walked this earth, please continue to watch over us, as we follow in you footsteps...Friends never forget................

March 16, 2007

Hi Jerry,

Well its been a little over three years now since you've been gone and I just wanted to let you know how much you're still on our minds. I can still remember all those times coaching, umpiring and being on the board of directors together at the park. I can still see you and Trish working on the fields getting them ready for the next game. Those were fun times to say the least. I know your family miss'es you greatly and I just want you to know, they can be very proud of you. You are an excellent example of a husband, father,class act, and a good Christian. I was looking at some FOP stuff on line today and it reminded me of everything good in this world that comes from people like you, who protect and serve our nation. You, like many before you, are a true hero to all of us. You will never be forgotten. From your friend and fellow officer. Until we meet again. God Bless. Tommy.

Special Agent Tom Heflin
TBI

November 8, 2006

It has been 3 years since your tour of duty ended and I know your loved ones and friends think of you every hour of every day. Keep watch over all of them. You will never be forgotten and are a true hero.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 27, 2006

Jerry...

Years have passed by and your killers have gotten their fate, but your legacy still lives on. You are still a truely missed person and will always remain in my heart.

To the Family:
I am still thinking of you all.

PIO Craig Browning
FEMA (formally MJPD)

July 10, 2006

On this, the third anniversary of you untimely death, know that you are remembered. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God bless you and your family today, and always.

Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04, Forsyth County SO

July 9, 2006

Rest in peace brother, May God bless you and your family.

Patrolman

June 20, 2006

Jerry , I know you are in Heaven, and I know your family misses you greatly. One day we will all join each other on the banks of Jordan. We Love Ya !

Paramedic / Firefighter Santini
Wilson County EMA

February 15, 2006

Rest in peace Sgt. Mundy

January 23, 2006

Rest in peace, sir! You are not forgotten!

Officer
HCSO

December 14, 2005

Jerry, wow how we all miss you so much! I can't help but think that God had prepared you for your homecoming because of the conversations we had the Sunday before. I can see and hear you sitting in that recliner talking about being ready and how Trish fussed at you for even saying such. God may have prepared you, but He sure didn't prepare any of the rest of us. You were one of the most remarkable people I have even known. I have named you a joy-bringer because that's who you were and what you did. The love you showed Katie and Nolan will forever live in their heart. I thank God for allowing you and Trish to live next door to me and touch my life in such a special way. Aimee and I still laugh and cry as we share our memories about you. I pray that the joy you bestowed to all of us will continue through us to others generation after generation. I look forward to seeing you again brother, until then we'll keep your joy going...

Beth Ryan

September 16, 2005

I can't count how many times I've started this and then not sent it. What do you say? We all still miss you so much. I think a small piece of each of us died with you that day.

There are so many other things I want to say but it ends up sounding stupid when I write it down.

To all of you that were there that day and are still feeling guilty about it being him and not you, you've got to find a way to let it go. Do you really think Jerry would have had it any other way? He never would have forgiven himself if one of his men had been where he was and died instead.

Mt. Juliet Police

September 15, 2005

Although time has past the pain of your departure still hurts deep in the hearts of the law enforcement community. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We love you.

Georgia Officer

September 3, 2005

7/9/03 will always be in my mind, as it was the day I was serving as a Deputy for the citizens of Clay County, FL, when one of those citizens decided to shoot her 12 gauge at me. All said and done, myself and other officers were not injured.

I offer my condolences to your family and you will remain in my prayers.

JJ Brokaw
Office of the Medical Examiner, Jacksonville, FL

May 26, 2005

Jerry,
My husband and our family miss you terribly. Trish you know we would do anything for you or your family. Just call.
My husband and his trainee were the only ones left alive that day... but not really as his has died a little each day since.
He feels that he should have died too. I am certain that you do not see things in the same way, Jerry, as you were the commanding officer that day and told him to deploy his strips under the bridge. He did as always and listen to your instructions.
Nothing that we do now can change the tragic events of that day. We can only learn that life and our time in it is valuable and that those around us are our strength.
If it had been that my husband could have taken your place I am certain he would have... but then you would not have wanted him to becuase you had already decided you were with God and ready to meet him. He is not ready and still has work to do here and a family to be with.
God has other plans for my husband and when he completes those plans then the two of you can argue the details of the day in heaven (but we know that the outcome will never change.)
Our time here is short.. your time was even shorter. We miss you... and we miss my husband as well.
Thank you for your sacrifice.

Lesley
wife of former Mt. Juliet Officer-near victim himself

May 26, 2005

Rest in peace brother, your work is done. May God bless your family. The sacrifice you have made does not go unnoticed, nor will you be forgotten.

PM
KCSD

May 17, 2005

You are the true definition of a public servant, someone who would lay down their life for someone else. I hate with all my heart and soul what happened, and pray that it never would happen to anyone again. Your contributions to the community will never be forgotten. May we all be half the servant you were.

Volunteer Firefighter

April 10, 2005

You are the true definition of a public servant, someone who would lay down their life for someone else. I hate with all my heart and soul what happened, and pray that it never would happen to anyone again. Your contributions to the community will never be forgotten. May we all be half the servant you were.

Volunteer Firefighter

April 10, 2005