Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Lewis-
After visiting the memorial site and talking with a couple of Tacoma Police officers, I have gained even more respect for you. Even though I did not know you, I was still extremely saddened when i layed flowers at the site today because I came to the realization that Tacoma lost one of its finest. Your courage and dedication are unsurpassed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and fellow Tacoma Police Officers. Thank you for your sacrifice, dedication, and courage. You are gone, but you will never be forgotten.
Matthew 5:9

Drew

April 30, 2004

Heart felt condolences go out to the family of Officer James Lewis, A fallen hero, to all of us in Tacoma.
Officer James Lewis will be missed, by many, fellow officers, and the general public.
Gone, but never forgotten, We Love you all, GOD BLESS YOU ALL !
The Jones Family
Tacoma, Wa

The Jones Family

April 30, 2004

Wear your wings proud as you fly to your new home. Your work is done here on earth and now we must carry on. To your family, friends, and co-workers stay strong for each other and know that we are all here if and when you need us.
God Bless.

Officer J. Elliott
Seattle P.D.

April 29, 2004

My condolence to Officer Lewis' family, friends and department! May God bless & watch over all police officers of the land.

Anonymous

April 29, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for service,

Shannon
concerned citizen

April 29, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Lewis' family and friends, and to the men and women of the Tacoma Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of tragedy. Rest in peace Officer Lewis, your duty here is done.

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

April 29, 2004

From near and far we loose Police and Fire Fighters! I hope this poem left for those as a way to remember the men and women who die to protect us all gives your agency some peace and gives them the courage to continue to protect and serve! God Bless You all!

I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME,
MY NAME FOR ALL ETERNITY.
RECORDED HERE AT THIS HALLOWED PLACE,
ALAS, MY NAME, NO MORE MY FACE.
"IN THE LINE OF DUTY" I HEAR THEM SAY.
MY FAMILY NOW THE PRICE TO PAY.
MY FOLDED FLAG STAINED WITH THEIR TEARS,
WE ONLY HAD THOSE FEW SHORT YEARS.
THE BADGE NO LONGER ON MY CHEST,
I SLEEP NOW IN ETERNAL REST.
MY SWORD I PASS TO THOSE BEHIND,
AND PRAY THEY KEEP THIS THOUGHT IN MIND.
I NEVER DREAMED IT WOULD BE ME,
AND WITH A HEAVY HEART AND BENDED KNEE,
I ASK FOR ALL HERE FROM THE PAST...

DEAR GOD LET MY NAME BE THE LAST.

Tonya Stephenson
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Private Citizen

April 29, 2004

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Police Officer
Newark Police Motorcycle Squad

April 29, 2004

As a prosecutor in Tacoma, I had the honor to work with Officer Jim Lewis in court on numerous occasions. He was a good cop. His death is a tragedy not only to his family, but a great loss to a oustanding police department that has borne a heavy burden recently. My sincere condolences to his wife, his young son, his family, his friends, and his co-workers. Rest in peace, Officer Lewis.

Jennifer Taylor

April 29, 2004

I saw the heavens open up.
The Earth shook with fear.
For Evil, knew of God's Army.
They were Heroes, Men on steel horses.

Sgt. James J. Crawford
Lower Providence Police Motor Unit, Montg. CO. PA

April 29, 2004

To Officer Lewis family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you


God Bless you

terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

April 29, 2004

It is with deep sadness that learned of the tragic loss of another fine Washington law enforcement officer. I pray every day for the safety of the "Thin Blue Line". My deepest sympathy goes to the family, friends, and co-workers. You may rest assured that Jim rests in the loving arms of the Lord and knows no pain.

May the Peace of God be with you.

Todd W. Herzog
Father of Whatcom County Deputy Matt Herzog, 4A117
E.O.W. September 13, 2001

April 29, 2004

My brother,

Your years of service and desire to protect your fellow officer will never go unappreciated. May your journey now be filled with peace....your sacrifice will not have been in vain.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the love you showed them and your community last a long time.

Trooper Chris Caiola
Washington State Patrol

April 29, 2004

Yet another hero has been taken from us too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Lewis. 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

April 29, 2004

When I reflect back on my working with Jim, I remember him always a patient and kind patrol officer~Always! Very courteous, professional, pleasant, and gracious. Never a harsh word about anyone, not even the worst of the worst he arrested. He worked hard, he worked dilligently, and he left a super size impression of professionalism.

God Bless You Jim, Rest in eternal peace.
You will be sorely missed by all who knew you.
God Bless your wife, child and your entire family.

Former City Employee~Mrs. Stephens

April 29, 2004

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

April 29, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lewis family and all the Officers of the Tacoma Police Department. Thank you for the service you provide. Thank you for, like Officer Lewis, risking it all to keep my children and me safe. I regret that anyone ever has to make that sacrifice!

Lisa Baugh

April 29, 2004

This sadens me to loose an innocent man to such tragedy, I can only send all our love and well wishes to his surviving family all our love Australia xoxoxoxox

Danniielle Langelaar civillian
waiting for approval to get in police academy in QLD Australia

April 29, 2004

Please remember the fallen officers we have lost. Remember the men and women who died trying to make this world a safer and better place for us all to live in. Thank Officer Lewis for a job well done. Please continue to watch over us and protect us as only you can. You will forever be at our side and in our hearts.

For those of you who still have loved ones with us please take the time to tell them how much you appreciate and care about them.

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

Anonymous

April 29, 2004

Just when you begin to feel safe or complacent about doing this job another brother or sister passes and pays a significant cost to remind us how dangerous this job is and what really matters in life. Take care Ofc Lewis, best of luck to your survivors and agency.

Deputy
Kitsap SO, WA

April 28, 2004

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CO-WORKERS OF OFFICER JAMES LEWIS.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

OFFICERS OF COLWYN PD
COLWYN BOROUGH POLICE DEPT

April 28, 2004

May GOD bless the famaily and friends of Officer Lewis at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you, Officer Lewis, for your many years of sevice and dedication. Rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Robets-Aunt of fallen Officer John Logan E.O.W. March 14, 2004

Shirley Roberts

April 28, 2004

As a lifelong motorcyclist and member of the FZ1OA forum I read of the officers death on that forum and I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to his family friends and fellow Officers.

A few years ago I lost my good friend a Police Motorcyclist in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

May God go with him and stay close to his family and friends.

Chris Cooke
Melbourne, Australia.

Chris Cooke
Civilian

April 28, 2004

Brother, may God bless you, your family and the Tacoma Police Dept. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Special Agent
FBI New York

April 28, 2004

Rest in Peace my Brother. We of The Blue Knights are proud to know you are one of us. We are all motorcycle officers both active and retired. Thank you for your dedication to duty above and beyond the call. Enjoy your place among the other fallen heroes. Rest assured your family will never be alone. We are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police

April 28, 2004