Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

BUFFALO, NEW YORK

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE OFFICERS
WISH TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ARE WITH DEPUTY SLATER, HIS FAMILY
AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

August 31, 2003

Very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family and friends. Again, so very sorry!

Fly high brother!

Officer Jason Woodruff
Gulf Shores, AL Police Department

August 31, 2003

SEMPER FI!

Special Agent
Virginia State Police

August 31, 2003

Rest in peace, my brother. You will not be forgotten. Bless your family in this heartbreaking time. Semper Fidelis........

Sgt. A. Whitney
Yuma County Sheriff's Office

August 31, 2003

You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

August 31, 2003

Thank you for your dedication to others. This is a very sad and tragic day for his family, friends, and fellow officers. God bless you. May you rest in peace. You are a hero and your legacy will be carry on.

Anonymous

August 31, 2003

SEMPER FI LEATHERNECK YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, PLEASE WATCH OVER THE REST OF US IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR DUTIES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY AND CORPS.

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MILITARY POLICE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION DIVISION (5811/5813)

Anonymous

August 31, 2003

Jim,

While attending the Police Academy with you I was touched by your inspiration, leadership and life experiences. Not only are you a brother, but also a father figure that I have looked up to. You have made the ultimate sacrifice. You have dedictaed your life to your country and your community and it will not be forgotten!

My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to your family, friends, and co-workers.

Deputy Mike Swim
Stevens County Sheriff's Office

August 31, 2003

While I realize that this page is not for family greivances, as his cousin I also greive for Jimmy Joe, or Bimbo as he was called the whole time we were growing up, as a fellow Law Enforcement officer.

Jimmy, as children we used to play as police officers, and both of us have followed our dreams into reality. You will be missed by all of us, and you will not be forgotten, not just as a Law Enforcement Officer, but also as a friend. GO WITH GOD Bimbo, while I know that I always teased you about your choice to make your first career as a Marine, I was always VERY PROUD of you.

Thank you for following your dreams and unlike some in our profession, I know that your true ambition as a Law Enforcement Officer was to help your fellow man.

Despite my joking comments to the contrary, Bimbo, I would have followed you anywhere, you were a true leader, and the Spokane County Sheriff's Department, and Law Enforcement in general, has suffered a great loss.

I LOVE AND MISS YOU and I will see you in heaven

Love
Timmy D

Jail Commander Timothy DisPennett
Vermillion County (Indiana) Sheriff's Department

August 31, 2003

Jesus Loves You, and so do we!

Semper Fi !

Ret Officer RB Wade
Richmond, Va., Police

August 31, 2003

REST EASY MARINE----SEMPER FIDELIS

SGT/USMC --POLICE OFFICER
NYPD

August 31, 2003

You will not be forgotten - "Una Stamus" "We stand as one".

Eric Bruss #2181 - Police Officer
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Police
Houston, TX

Ofc. Eric Bruss
V.A. Campus Police - Houston

August 31, 2003

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Slater,
It is so hard to see another name added just 2 days after we lost 3 in one day!! I check this website daily with a prayer that a new name will not be added. My heart breaks each time I see a new one added to the list of so many heros who have gone before. I hurt knowing how much pain you are feeling, I have been there. There are no words that I can say to ease your pain, but please remember that you are all on my mind and in my prayers. God will take your broken hearts and hold them in His gentle, loving hands and comfort you, just lean on Him!!
Another angel got his wings. Thank you Deputy Slater for your unselfish sacrafice. God only takes the BEST!!!!
I wish you PEACE!!

Kristi Robinson
Girlfriend of Officer Linen, CA Highway Patrol, EOW 8/12/01

Kristi Robinson
Survivor 2001

August 30, 2003

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer. Tonight, August 30, 2003 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy James Joseph Slater who died in the line of duty just yesterday.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Deputy Slater's sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

August 30, 2003

rest in peace,god bless you and your family.
SEMPER FI

August 30, 2003

My deepest sympothy goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy James J. Slater. You are a true HERO, not for how you died, but for how you lived. Rest in peace now my brother, we have the watch from here!

Ofc. Mark A. Richardson
Louisville Metro PD-Louisville, Ky.

August 30, 2003

Deputy Slater, thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS, THAT HE LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS BROTHER. John 15:13

THE WICKED FLEE WHEN NO MAN PURSUETH BUT THE RIGHTEOUS ARE BOLD AS A LION. Proverbs 28:1

IT IS NOT HOW THIS OFFICER DIED THAT MADE HIM A HERO- IT IS HOW HE LIVED- Survivor- National Law Enforcement Memorial.

Ashley Metzger
Spokane Police Department

August 30, 2003

Rest easy, brother. You will not be forgotten as a hero never dies. May God hold and comfort those that are close to you and thank you for your selfless giving. We mourn together.

Deputy M. Moore
Warren County S.O. (OH)

August 30, 2003

DEPUTY SHERIFF SLATER MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE EXTENDED TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND AGENCY DURING THIS TRAGIC EVENT THAT HAS CLAIMED ANOTHER OF GOD'S BLUE ANGELS. REST EASILY AND PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR WATCH FROM THE STREETS OF HEAVEN. . GOD BLESS U ALL.

REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS.

Tonya Stephenson
Private Citizen, Aston, Pennsylvania

August 30, 2003

"Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tear,
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Author Unknown

Semper Fi and Rest in Peace , Brother. And may God watch over your family.

Ofcr Rusty Redican
L.A.P.D. 77th DIV Patrol

August 30, 2003

Brother, Rest In Peace. Your memory will live on forever. We all know that you will guide us and protect us from above. My prayers are with you and your family.

Special Agent
Department of Homeland Security

August 30, 2003

Yet another hero has had their life taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Slater. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

August 30, 2003

Rest in peace my brother—You will not be forgotten. You have done your duty.

You, your family, and all those that have been affected by your passing are in my family’s prayers.

See you some day my brother.

CPL Jodie L. Warren
Prince George County Police Department, Virginia

August 30, 2003

To the family , friends and co-workers of Deputy Slater :
Please remember that through this tragic time that our Lord is right there with you in the midst of this tragedy . Put your hands in the hand of our Lord and He will walk with you every step of the way . In His presence , you will find healing , deliverance and strength . You are now and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers .

Isaiah 40:31

Respectfully ,
C. Kaye Hunley

August 30, 2003

Thanks for doing your job! My sympathy goes out to your family, friends and fellow Officers! Rest in Peace..........

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Dept. Louisville KY

August 30, 2003