Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Slater. I have beeen raised in Spokane and never had the pleasure to have met you,But you truly are my HERO, Sir. Your honorable service to our country and to our community is an inspiration to me and so many other young people. God Bless you Sir, all LEO's and your families.

Ryan
Marine and Future LEO

November 2, 2005

A HERO TO MORE THAN HE KNOWS. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff Matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

March 15, 2005

Remembering Deputy Slater today, on the one year anniversary of his death. God's peace be with you and your family.

Michigan Resident

August 29, 2004

To Mariam and the girls;
I didn't know Jim, and I don't know you, but we are all a family and I have felt your loss deeply. I have been praying for all of you and I hope that your days get easier with time. He sounds like a wonderful husband and father and I am sad that I didn't have the chance to know him. I will continue to pray for your recovery and I wish you all the very best.

Sergeant Wife
Spokane County Sheriff's Office

December 3, 2003

way to go good buddy see yah in the real court of law and order

officer christopher kaye
ft.lauderdale police department

September 23, 2003

Semper Fi Devil Dog Rest easy we have the watch

K-9 TROOPER
Tennessee Highway Patrol

September 20, 2003

Marines and Police Officers are part of a brotherhood that others will never know! Semper Fi!

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department
Volusia County, Fl

Ofc. Culver, RJ
Holly Hill Police Department

September 17, 2003

We are truly saddened at Jim's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.

God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!

Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) PD

September 15, 2003

No words can be said to ease the suffering of your family so I wont try. There is no more noble profession. Thank you for your selfless service.

Deputy Heath Gustafson
Boundary County Sheriffs Office - North Idaho

September 14, 2003

Semper Fi Devil Dog. Thanks for serving this country both as a U.S. Marine and as Law Enforcement Officer. You've made your final PCS.

Sgt Keith W. Titus (SSgt USMC Ret)
Wellton Az Police Department

September 13, 2003

These are such hard ones to accept. Deputy Slater thank you for all of the service years you have devoted to public safety. Your legacy will be kept alive by all those whose lives you touched. God Bless your family, friends, and coworkers.

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

September 11, 2003

To the Family and Friends of Deputy Slater Our hearts and prayers go out to you. May your love one rest in peace and may God given you strength to face the lonely days ahead.
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01
PPD

September 11, 2003

It is difficult to write down, how I feel knowing that a fellow Law Enforment Officer lost his life doing his job. As your cousin, knowing how proud I was that you chose the profession that my Father, Brother and I chose and love. Jimmy I will miss you, we are linked together not only by blood but by a brotherhood. Jimmy you're in God's hands now, but I just want to say thanks for being a wonderful cousin and great Law Enforcement Officer. Your Cousin Rob

Robert L. DisPennett Jr. Lieutenant
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

September 9, 2003

A hero in life not in death

Sgt. Earle Woods
Otttawa City Police ottawa Cana.

September 9, 2003

Rest in peace BROTHER MATTHEW 5:9 you are a son of god.



Deputy J.S. McLamb
Wake County Sheriffs Office
Raleigh, N.C.

Deputy J. S. McLamb
Wake County S.O. Ral. N.C.

September 8, 2003

Jim Slater was my friend and co-worker. I have met few men as fine and honorable as he. As I learned about him, I was pleased to see how deeply he loved his wife and daughters, how he cared for the men and women he worked with in the field, and how much of himself he gave to the citizens of Spokane County. He was a man you could count on to handle the calls for service, no matter if routine or critical, they were given the same professional treatment.

He let those who worked with him know they were valued as co-workers, team members, and human beings. That means a lot when you do the jobs we do.

Every morning when I logged on to the computer Jim would send me a good morning, a comment or word picture designed to start my shift with a smile. I think that was more for the benefit of the dayshift field units than for me...a smiling radio operator is easier to work with, a thing we all know. I will miss Jim, and the morning smile he sent me.

Jim is absent from rollcall, and from the markup, but not from our hearts. He was a teacher for all of us. He made me see just how important each man and woman out there is, and how much I care for them all. Brothers and sisters in service to the citizens of Spokane County, city, and Wa. state, law enforcement officers and fire fighters alike.

I know that I am a better person for having known him, and that he impacted every person he touched. What greater thing can you say about someone than that they made a difference.

Communications Officer Saundra Magnuson
Spokane County

September 7, 2003

My condolences to Deputy Slater's family, friends and the members of the Spokane County Sheriff's Department. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time and may He grant you unwavering strength in overcoming this tragedy.

Deputy Slater, you will not be forgotten!

Officer
California Highway Patrol

September 7, 2003

Semper Fi Devil Dog and thankyou for your service in The USMC(0800 artillery "King of Battle!"), to your country and your community as well.

Fellow LEO and former Marine

Anonymous

September 7, 2003

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy James Slater, my heart and prayers go out to you all. MARINE/DEPUTY James Slater, thank you for your serving and protecting our country as well as the citizens of Spokane County.

Deputy Jimmy Busch
Shelby County Sheriff's Office

September 6, 2003

Last weekend, Jim's body was transported from one hospital to another. For all intensive purposes, Law Enforcement in Spokane County was focused on one event: to give him the proper escort he deserved. The dozens and dozens of police cars lit up, the officers blocking every intersection at salute as he passed, and the scores of people lining the street was such an incredible sight. It is something I will never forget. A fallen warrior and brother, a protector of good was honored.
After listening to the stories about him from his family and friends, I had two thoughts: I wished I knew him better and, perhaps even more significantly, that the way he lived his life has inspired me to be a better person. Thank you, Jim.

"Brave admiral, say but one good
word:
What shall we do when hope is
gone?"
The words leapt like a leaping
sword:
"Sail on! sail on! and on!"

PFC Kevin King, K-9 Officer
Spokane Police Department

September 6, 2003

.........If the Army and the Navy
ever look on heavens scenes,
they will find the streets are guarded by
The United States Marines!!!!!

exerpt from the Marines Hymn

Rest easy Devil Dog!!!!! We have the watch.

Police Officer and Former Marine
Ocoee Police Department,Florida

September 5, 2003

It was a true honor working with a person such as yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will miss you and await the day when our paths will again cross..

CPL. Kirk Keyser
Spokane County SO

September 5, 2003

Mariam, daughters & family:
I know no words that are adequate, at this time, with the loss that you are all feeling.

I hold you all in my thoughts and prayers that you, your family, friends and Jim's coworkers will find comfort. All of you have paid the ultimate price.

I feel very honored to have gotten to know you just a little bit during your hours of need, for I now know a little about Jim. What a truly wonderful man he is. He will never be forgotten.

We have another star in our heaven this day. May peace be with you.

Laura Williams, LMP, NCTMB

September 4, 2003

JIM, I MISS YOU. I LEARNED FROM YOU. I WILL REMEMBER YOU.

SGT. JIM GLADDEN
SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S

September 4, 2003

"Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;

In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve.

If the Army and the Navy
Ever gaze on Heaven's scenes,

They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines."

Rob Kauder
Former Marine

September 4, 2003