Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

June 1, 2004

The members of the Royal Palm Beach Police Department wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Sergeant John S. Ashley. He has fought the good fight and has now gone to his reward. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten.

Sergeant T. E. Murphy
Royal Palm Beach, Fl. P. D.

June 1, 2004

Rest in Peace my brother in Blue.

Prince William County Police Department, Virginia

May 31, 2004

Day is done,
gone the sun.
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.

Godspeed to you and your family.

JAMES A. WILLIAMS
N.Y.P.D.

May 31, 2004

Sgt, Ashley God speed. You are a prime example of what the job is about. That little girl will remember you for the rest of her natural life and love you for the help you gave her, in giving your life for her.

Detective R. Wallace
Virginia Beach P.D, VA

May 31, 2004

Rest in Peace....

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 31, 2004

I thought long and hard about what I could say here that would be a fitting tribute for what this Officer had stood for. Then I read a post from Cpl. Bryan Taylor of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office that states in part "Sgt. John Ashley you gave the ultimate for a deed that others, that don't understand what we do, would think was trivial.... You sir are truly what law enforcement is about. A 100% effort for the smallest task." I couldnt agree more, nor could I have said it any better. God bless you Sgt John Ashley and may your family and friends find peace.

Detroit Police Department

May 31, 2004

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO LOVE YOU AND MOURN YOUR DEATH. MAY THEY KNOW HIS LOVE AND COMFORT. MY BROTHER, YOU ARE A HERO. YOU SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

May 31, 2004

God Speed to my friend and brother in blue...my condolences to your family, friends and co-workers at MPD. Missed, but not forgotten!

Deputy RM Butterfield
FCSO

May 31, 2004

God bless you Sergeant Ashley.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

May 31, 2004

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

Deputy Sheriff
Butte County Sheriff's Office

May 31, 2004

Although I didn't know you well. We shared many a cup at 27th and P. Nothing more than a nod or what's up. You told me once how much you loved your job and you couldn't believe that we got paid to do this. Was always happy to see you back me up. Thank you. You will be missed.

Private
United States Park Poilce

May 31, 2004

Sgt. John Ashley you gave the ultimate for a deed that others, that don't understand what we do, would think was trivial. You tried to give a little girl her best friend back. You sir are truly what law enforcement is about. A 100% effort for the smallest task. My sympathy to the family and friends of Sgt. Ashley. To the members of the Metropolitan Police Department keep up the good work and besafe.

Cpl. Bryan Taylor
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Tampa, Fl.

May 31, 2004

I’M FREE

AUTHOR UNKNOWN

DON’T GRIEVE FOR ME, FOR NOW I’M FREE
I’M FOLLOWING THE PATH GOD LAID FOR ME.
I TOOK HIS HAND WHEN I HEARD HIM CALL.
I TURNED MY BACK AND LEFT IT ALL.
I COULD NOT STAY ANOTHER DAY.
TO LAUGH, TO LOVE, TO WORK OR PLAY.
TASKS LEFT UNDONE MUST STAY THAT WAY.
I FOUND A PEACE AT CLOSE OF DAY.
IF MY PARTING HAS LEFT A VOID,
THEN FILL IT WITH REMEMBERED JOY.
A FRIENDSHIP SHARED, A LAUGH, A KISS,
AH YES, THESE THINGS I TOO WILL MISS.
BE NOT BURDENED WITH TIMES OF SORROW;
I WISH YOU THE SUNSHINE OF TOMORROW.
MY LIFE’S BEEN FULL, I’VE SAVORED MUCH;
GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD TIMES,
A LOVED ONE’S TOUCH.
PERHAPS MY TIME SEEMED ALL TOO BRIEF;
DON’T LENGTHEN IT NOW WITH UNDUE GRIEF;
LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS AND SHARE WITH ME;
GOD WANTED ME NOW.
HE SET ME FREE.

Tonya Stephenson
Delaware County Private Citizen, PA

May 31, 2004

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of Sgt. Ashley. What a true hero who died to get this young child her dog, may you rest in peace Sergeant, and thank you for a job well done.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee D. Azure
EOW 08/06/02

May 31, 2004

TO:The family;loved ones;friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord.Keep the day/night wtach with me.As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental,physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work,endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted.Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers; and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord,I ask that I may return safely,after my tour of duty,to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer;and after my tour of duty is over here on earth,may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well.AMEN.*** REST IN PEACE*** Sent to you by the father of First Class Officer J.D.Koeppen ,Capital City Raleigh NC and Trooper D.C.Koeppen,NJ State Police.

Chief (retired) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

May 31, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Ashley

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

May 31, 2004

I worked with Ashley at the 7th District while I was in patrol and he was in the Detectives office. Like most investigators and detectives, he had a lot on his plate. But if you ever had a question or needed some assistance with something, he would stop whatever he was doing to help you. And if he was really busy, and said he'd get back to you, he always did. He was approachable and personable. He was down to earth and humble. When we heard he had made the Sergeant's list and was getting promoted, of course, we were happy for him because he worked hard and deserved it. But it's always a little hard and a little sad, even, to see the 'good one's' move on to bigger and better opportunities. He was an asset to the 7th District. And an asset to the Department. And will be missed by a lot of people.

Officer E.F.Bader
Metropolitan Police Department

May 31, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
concerned citizen

May 31, 2004

Sgt. Ashley was taken from us too early in his life. God bless him and his family at this tragic loss. You will be missed by your entire police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

May 31, 2004

You are a hero to that little girl. Your community should be proud. Rest in peace Sgt. Ashley. You will be remembered always.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

May 31, 2004

May GOD bless the family and friends of Sergeant Ashley at this terrible time. Rest in peace, Sir.
Shirley Roberts-Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan-E.O.W.March 14, 2004

Shirley Roberts-Oakdale,La.

May 31, 2004

Rest in peace Sergeant Ashley, your duty to this country will never be forgotten.

Ashley Drury
Clare, Michigan

May 31, 2004

Sgt. Ashley,

Rest in Peace Brother...Job well done on earth. God Bless You and my prayers are with your family and the Metropolitan Police Department.

Officer
NC

May 31, 2004

On behalf of the men and women who serve and work for the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. John Ashley's family, friends, and co-workers with the Metropolitan D.C. Police Department.

God bless our brother in blue. May you rest in peace. Now you can walk Heaven's beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

May 31, 2004