Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I've been thinking about you recently, so I decided to post a relfection.

Well it's 2009 now, and it's hard to believe that all this time has passed. In a few weeks it will be five years since you were taken from this Earth.

Five years.

It seems so much longer than that. Five years is a long time. One could only imagine what you and your friends could've accomplished in that time. I myself know that I've been through a lot all these years, whether they be good experiences or bad ones.

Fortunately, I myself have never lost anyone close to me, so I have little knowledge of what your colleagues and loved ones have gone through.

However, I wish them nothing but good times in all the years ahead.

Reading through all these pages of reflections, it is clear that you were- and still are a good person. You and Ofc. Bowens did not deserve what happened to you all those years ago. However, one cannot change the past.

I know you and Matt watch over police officers all across the world and keep them safe through the years ahead.

Rest in peace.

C/PO3 Daniel M. Sung
Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

January 19, 2009

59 months ago today you were taken away from your friends and family. Still missing you everyday.

Anonymous

January 16, 2009

Just wanted to say you are always with those of us who had the pleasure to know and work with you. Merry Christmas and God Bless your family..

P.O. James "Jimmy" Markham
Detroit P.D. 4th pct

December 23, 2008

58 months since you were taken away. Think of you everyday and all the things we never got to say. Miss you. May God continue to gently hold you in the palm of his hand. Rest in peace until we meet again my friend.

Anonymous

December 16, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Jen
I think about you all the time and your first weekend out of the academy. Well Jen I am changed in careers and doing something that I love to do. I remember working together and we came from the same place and were neighbors come to find out. Well continue to watch over the family of blue and god bless you.

tp
former dpd

November 27, 2008

Jennifer,

Just thinking of you on your birthday. I Miss your smile.

Kim Anderson
Aunt

October 17, 2008

Happy 31st birthday Jennifer. You are loved and missed greatly.

Stephanie
LEO wife, Detroit

October 17, 2008

HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY, JENNIFER!!!
Love & Miss You Lots
xoxoxoxoxo

Anonymous

October 17, 2008

Miss you much after 56 months. Think of you everyday. God bless you and rest in peace.

Anonymous

October 16, 2008

RIP.You will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved you.

Anonymous

October 9, 2008

I remember watching the breaking news the night that you and matt were taken from us, I never met either of you but the feeling that came over me could only be described as numb. It was at that moment I knew that I had to do anything in my power to stand up and fight for what you were fighting for.

God Bless you, Matt and everyone who has given their life in the Line of Duty serving and protecting.

You are truly an inspiration to me and all who wear the badge in hopes of making the streets a safer place for our children.

Until we will meet some day, God Bless and thank you!

Officer 217
Hamtramck

October 8, 2008

Jennifer

I think of you often and how very brave and admirable you weoe. You inspire all that learn about you. May your spirit continue to soar and your memory continue to inspire. I love your beautiful smile in your picture.

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

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

October 6, 2008

55 months since you were taken away from us. Still miss you everyday. Watch over those you love.
xoxoxo
xoxo

Anonymous

September 16, 2008

Shine Your Light

The cry of the city like a siren's song
Wailing over the rooftops the whole night long
Saw a shooting star like a diamond in the sky
Must be someone's soul passing by

These are the streets
Where we used to run where your Papa's from
These are the days
Where you become what you become
These are the streets
Where the story's told
The truth unfolds
Darkness settles in

Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so i can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength
To carry on, carry on

Don't wanna be a hero
Just an everyday man
Trying to do the job the very best he can
But now it's like living on borrowed time
Out on the rim, over the line
Always tempting fate like a game of chance
Never wanna stick around to the very last dance
Sometimes i stumble and take a hard fall
Loose(?) hold your grip off the wall

Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so i can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength to carry on
Carry on

I thought i saw him walking by the side of the road
Maybe trying to find his way home

He's here but not here
He's gone but not gone
Just hope he knows if I get lost

Shine your light down on me
Lift me up so i can see
Shine your light when you're gone
Give me the strength to carry on
To carry on

Anonymous

July 31, 2008

Wish you were here, wish I could see your face. Nobody will ever be able to take your place. Miss you more each passing day, it's so sad you were taken away. You are very special to me and always will be. There is a place in my heart just for you, as I know your heart has one for me too.

I'll never forget you!!!

June 27, 2008

MISS YOU xoxoxoxoxo

May 15, 2008

MISS YOU MORE EACH PASSING DAY...(50 months since you've been gone).

April 16, 2008

Thinking of you at Easter time..Happy Easter, Jen!

March 23, 2008

49 months and still missing you everyday.

March 16, 2008

Jen,

There are very few memories that stay with me when I close my eyes at the end of a long night on the street. I can count on less than one hand those. memories.

The most vivid was of day we stood outside the church in Feb 2004. Hundreds of police cars, thousands of officers.

Because you and Jason are Heros. Not because a coward took you from us, but because of what you did everyday. Protecting and telling those who are weak and unable to defend themselves that you would take up the fight for what is good and right.

It is inscribed on the "wall".. It is not how they died, but how they lived.

God Bless your family, now and forever.

February 25, 2008

It's been 4 yrs Jennifer and I think of you and Matt almost everyday. I miss you both. R.I.P.

Steve E. Ware
Local 687

February 19, 2008

Miss you Jenny. It's been 4 years now and not a day passes where I don't think of you.

February 17, 2008

Thinking of you and your partner today on this 4th anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out guarding the Thin Blue Line. I thank you for your courage and dedication to law enforcement. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer; Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 16, 2008

Jennifer,
Thinking of you and your family today. I miss you.

Kim Anderson
Aunt

February 16, 2008

4 years today Jen. We had a great turnout at the memorial for you and my brother last night. I still think of you and your family often. I hope they're all doing well.

Love,

Jason Bowens

February 16, 2008