Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Not forgotten.

Officer
Plainfield PD

August 18, 2010

Time cannot erase the memories I have of you. 6 years have passed and it still seems surreal. I miss you and think of you often. I am so honored to have known you! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest easy

melissA
friend

August 18, 2010

Hey there, well here it is 6 years from the horrible day you were taken away. It sure is hard to believe that is has been that long, cause there are times it seems like only yesterday. I think of you everyday ... maybe because someone says something on the radio at work. Or you just cross my mind for no particlular reason. Keep watching over us Jake, and know that you'll never be forgotten. I miss you ... LuAnn

LuAnn

August 17, 2010

Hello... so I have been thinking about you alot lately. The dreadful date is coming up soon. 6 years, it doesn't seem that long... but then there are days that it seems like it has been forever since I have seen that face... that wonderful face. I have been wondering where we would have been if only.... just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you... as I do most days. I love and miss you!
Always and forever!

Anonymous

July 24, 2010

Just wanted you to know your in my thoughts every single day. I miss you as much today as I did when you were first taken from us, if not more.

LuAnn

June 17, 2010

I wish I could call you one more time to say hello, and tell you how much you meant to me. All the things I wanted to say, but didn't. But you already knew. I couldn't hide the fact that I thought you were amazing! How did I ever get so lucky, to know such an incredible soul? You are missed Jake!

Anonymous

May 4, 2010

I've been thinking about you alot. I miss you and love you.

Kelli

April 17, 2010

You are still missed by so many people. Your name is still an everyday word in so many conversations. You touched so many lives when you were alive, but in your death you have touched thousands and changed so many hearts for the better. May God continue to work through the most devastating tragedy of my life to make good come out of what was intended for evil.

Anonymous

February 16, 2010

MERRY CHRISTMAS :-)

LuAnn

December 25, 2009

Hi there, just want to stop by for a minute and let you know that you have been in my thoughts alot here lately, I'd have to say more so then usual. Continue to keep a watchful eye over all of us ... thinking of you :-)

LuAnn

LuAnn
Friend

November 28, 2009

Ah, sweet November 19th. Your smile will never cease in my memory from that day. I hold you in my heart, always.

Anonymous

November 19, 2009

I had an overwhelming sense of missing you tonight. I'll never forget, for the sacrifice you made and the man you were will linger forever in my heart

Anonymous

September 29, 2009

Happy Birthday Sweetie !!!!

LuAnn

September 17, 2009

Jake,
Your Dad was so proud of you,When you left us so did a part of your Dad! We sure do miss all the fun times at the campgrounds with you and Tim, you were always the life of the party out there... I bet you and your Dad are having some good times together now. We miss you both dearly. We Love you Bud.

Uncle Tom and Aunt Avis

August 19, 2009

Jake,

5 years ago yesterday was the dreadful day we lost a warrior cop. I continue to see your stickers in the windows of civilian and police cars. I will always pray for you and your family and it will always be etched in my mind the ultimate sacrifice that you made for us. Please keep watching over us and God Bless.

Chief Darron Sparks
Anderson Police Department

August 19, 2009

Jake it's amazing how much we still talk about you. The impact you had on the people that knew you is boundless. We miss you.

Anonymous

August 19, 2009

LOVE YA & MISS YA BUDDY! YOUR IN MY THOUGHTS ALWAYS AND FOREVER.

Anonymous

August 18, 2009

Wow Jake, 5 years already? Not a day has gone by that I don't think of you. I pray for your Mom and Dad, and your brother who is fighting a war for us. I am so proud to have known you. Some people you just don't forget. You'll live in our hearts forever. And someday, I will see you again...

Anonymous

August 18, 2009

Hey Jake,

I just can't believe that it has been 5 years already. There are times it seems like only yesterday that I got that horrible phone call that changed my life forever. You were such an "Awesome Friend" and I'll never forget the fun we had and all the long talks. I miss you each and everyday and always will. There will always be a "special" place in my heart for you. Thank you for watching over us and keeping us safe, keep up the good work.

LuAnn :)

Anonymous

August 17, 2009

It's been five years and as the 18th approaches I still feel like there is a band around my chest-like I can't take a deep breath. I remember everything thing we were doing together five years ago, but it seems like yesterday. I still can't quite believe you didn't come home that night.
My son is a year old now. I tell him about how he got his name. I take you with me wherever I go. I miss you and hope you know that you are a part of me.

Love,
Kelli

Kelli

August 15, 2009

Hey there,

I have been thinking about you alot here lately, so I just wanted to say "Hello" and to let you know your still in my thoughts and prayers. I'll never forget you ... and just wish I could see that awesome smile of yours one more time. Keep a watchful eye over us and help keep us all safe.

Still missing you ... Lu :)

LuAnn
Friend

July 15, 2009

your beautiful daughter is now officially a 7th grader.....what on earth would you think.....I must say she is a beauty, funny, and quite the drama queen.....you would be proud!!!

Anonymous

May 29, 2009

JAKE WE STILL MISS YOU AND YOUR NAME COMES UP IN A LOT OF
OUR CONVERSATIONS.

WE BELIEVE YOU SAVED US LAST NIGHT FROM GETTING A SPEEDING

TICKET. THE OFFICER SAW OUR JAKE STICKERS ON OUR CAR

WINDOWS AND ASKED TOM IF WE KNEW YOU. OF COURSE TOM BEING

A FORMER TROOPER WAS AS COOL AS YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN. THE

OFFICER CHECKED HIS LICENSE AND OUR REGISTRATION AND TOLD

TOM TO SLOW DOWN AND HAVE A GOOD EVENING. WE IN TURN TOLD

HER TO BE SAFE. THANKS JAKE!!!!!!!

MISSING YOU, TOM AND NANCY

TOM AND NANCY
FRIENDS

May 13, 2009

Here I was, looking for you on the internet...& I couldn't find you. I decided to search for your name, because I always knew that you would be "somebody."
NO! the tears started immediately. your smile, your beautiful wife and daughter, your mom...it's all so unfair.
I haven't even seen you or spoken to you since 1989. 20 years? Wow. I just found my yearbook to see what you wrote. You wrote that you would miss me dearly. Well, I will miss you dearly. I will pray for your family.
"Always"
P.S.
I hope you got that Audi you always wanted! :)
*Gidget loves Nixon

Gretchen Smith
long lost friend

February 20, 2009

Officer Laird, R.I.P. I was born and raised in Shelbyville, IN. I never knew you but reading what your family, friends and LEO's left; I can say with PRIDE that you are an American Hero. You served our country in the finest branch of the military. You then served the people of Indianapolis as one of the finest in blue! Since I found this site I have read ALOT of the Officers stories and I have shed many a tear for those who where taken from their loved ones, friends, fellow LEO's and Communities! GOD BLESS YOU JAKE! You are a HERO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Detention Deputy G. Carew
Seminole Co. Sheriff's Office, FL

December 30, 2008