Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sweetheart,

Time has been going so fast since I attended the Spouses' retreat in September. I had such a positive experience. I was able to get in touch with some other police widows that I had meet during my first trip to National Police Week. I spend hours talking to a few very special women and I hope we can continue our new friendship. I wonder if you are hanging out with any of their husbands? I think you had quite a bit in common with some of them...

We have entered into the second time of year that is extremely difficult for me. There are so many special days that we experienced in November and December that no matter what is going on, I feel like I am sitting and reflecting on one of our special days. I continue to keep track of our special days and cannot help but buy cards and cute objects that I would have been giving to you had it not been for what happened to you. I have had this special sentiment carried over to our little angel. I hope you have been receiving those gifts he has been sending! I feel confident that you have. He loves to talk about Daddy and send Daddy gifts.

Things have not been so great for someone we know. Please help out and point her in the right direction. I know we can only offer so much assistance here on Earth. Thank you honey! I could and always will be able to count on you!

Have you seen the new dirtbike? Isn't it awesome! He loves it so much. Oh, not to mention all the safety gear! I laugh so hard whenever he gets dressed and tries to walk to the dirtbike! Such a funny sight! I gave your mom a picture with all the gear on! It reminded her alittle bit of you. I even found a mini Duck! I think Santa will be visiting the house this year with a special Duck! I could not believe it when I saw it. It was exactly what you had wanted!!! It still amazes me.

I miss you very much. I still spend time every day thinking about you and wishing you were here with us. Do you like the new tat? It is the same basic idea that we kept talking about but alittle different. I could not get the exact thing...it was just to difficult. I love you sweetheart. I love you so much. You will always have that special piece of my heart...Now and forever sweet man!

See you in my dreams!
XXOO,

Your loving wife! T. Wolfe

November 8, 2006

I miss you!

November 8, 2006

ASCENSION

And if I go,
While you’re still here---
Know that I live on,
Vibrating to a different measure
--behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me,
So you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar together again,
--both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart,
…I will be there.

By Colleen Corah Hitchcock

Lisa Schultz
wife of Don Schultz E.O.W. 5-12-2004

October 6, 2006

Jason, With a heavy heart and much respect I leave this reflection. I really wanted to come on this site on the day of your 2nd. anniversary but you see I too have a heavy heart for in a few days my husband will be having his first year anniversary....Please know that Tara and the babies are in my thoughts and prayers. I look forward to being with her at the retreat....something both of us sure could use...I know you have met Ray and you two are patroling the streets up in Heaven but if you are not too busy will you just keep smiling at us so we will keep the faith that one day we will all meet again.....and this time I will get to be lucky enough to meet you too...God Bless You....Love, Christy and Kids....

Christy Rios and Family
Wife of Fallen Officer Ray M. Rios Jr. E.O.W. 9/4/05

August 30, 2006

Thinking of you and your family as they go through this difficult day. You are a true hero and will not be forgotten.

Tracie
Friend of Nick Sloan

August 28, 2006

Thinking of you today on this second anniversary of your passing and always Jason ... We will always remember you.

Former Phoenix P.D.

August 28, 2006

To the family and loved ones of Police Officer Jason Alan Wolfe and his fellow officers with the Pheonix Police Department:

On this the second anniversary of Jason's tragic death, I wanted to honor and remember him today. Jason's professionalism and dedication will never be forgotten, nor will his valor and courage.

In reading the loving reflections left by his wife and son, mother, friends and co-workers I can see that he was very well respected and is sorely missed. I hope that God is holding him in the sweetest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul.

To Tara, your love for Jason and how much you cherish him and your life together is truly inspiring as is your equal determination to honor and remember all fallen officers. As another survivor who was faced with the same sort of life altering event, I find hope in your tenacity and approach to healing. To Jason's mother, I share your anquish of having lost a beloved child in a line of duty death and know intimately the longing to see our sons again.

I am so sorry that Jason was robbed of his life so tragically, but through his heroism and the profound sense of duty with which he lived his life, he made an immeasurable difference. May his spirit continue to soar and may his memory continue to inspire.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Jason gave to his community and the citizens of Arizona, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 28, 2004.

Phyllis L. Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD
eow 4/24/05

August 28, 2006

Jason,

I can't believe it's been 2 years since you were taken from us. Not a day goes by that you and your family are not thought of. Everyone loves you and misses you so much. You will NEVER be forgotten. You are my hero.

August 28, 2006

Jason,
As always, but especially today- you and your family are heavy in my thoughts,mind and heart. Continue to be with us Jason and keep us strong. Tara, I love ya "mama", and miss you & C more then I can say. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

J.H.

August 28, 2006

REMEMBERING OFFICER WOLFE:

HIS JOURNEY'S JUST BEGUN

DON'T THINK OF HIM AS GONE AWAY
HIS JOURNEY'S JUST BEGUN,
LIFE HOLDS SO MANY FACETS--
THIS EARTH IS ONLY ONE.
JUST THINK OF HIM AS RESTING
FROM THE SORROWS AND THE TEARS,
IN A PLACE OF WARMTH AND COMFORT
WHERE THERE ARE NO DAYS AND YEARS.
THINK HOW HE MUST BE WISHING
THAT WE COULD KNOW TODAY
HOW NOTHING BUT OUR SADNESS
CAN REALLY PASS AWAY.
AND THINK OF HIM AS LIVING
IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE HE TOUCHED....
FOR NOTHING LOVED IS EVER LOST--
AND HE WAS LOVED SO MUCH.
BY ELLEN BRENNENMAN

GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.
LORRAINE BOND (MOTHER)
HAMILTON CO. TN. DEPUTY SHERIFF
DONALD K. BOND, JR.

August 28, 2006

Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for your family on the second anniversary of your passing. Continue to watch over them. Thank you for your sacrifice. Rest in peace, you have deserved it.

Lori Johnson Rowley, wife of NC LEO
Daughter of Sgt. James Johnson, EOW 11/11/04, FCSO, NC

August 28, 2006

My throughts are with your family on the 2nd anniversary of your end of watch. I know they think of you every hour of every day and the tears still flow from their broken hearts and will for a very long time. They will never let you be forgotten nor will the Blue Family ever let that happen as you are a true hero and heroes never die. I want your family to know that they are not alone and there are many of us out here that walk in their shoes. There are no magic words I can say to help them with their grief except to take one day at a time. Keep watch over your loved ones, especially the kids. Also, keep watch over those still out on patrol. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

August 25, 2006

Jason,

It has been a difficult few days around here. I thought I was doing alright with the recent events surrounding the family but it really hit me hard today. I spent the majority of my time alone listening to our old songs and crying. It is so different now when our family loses another member to heaven. It seems to bring me right back to the day we lost you. Forever the worst day that I will ever experience. I wish that you were here to help everyone feel alittle bit better. I wish you were here to go with me to honor that special person you now have standing beside you. i guess there are a lot of things that we all wish for that we know we just are not going to get. What can I say? I can always wish.

Another big day is next week. It can be very difficult to experience so many things that we had talked about and now to do them without you..it just seems so strange. I have such wonderful, supportive, loving people around us but it stills takes me some time to move past those feelings of what it would be like to be experiencing this event with you. I know I cannot change what happened that August day but I certainly can think about the plans we had made and follow them as best that I can. The road map we designed for our family has definitely changed a bit but there are certain things that will forever be what Daddy wanted. Those birthday wishes are high on the list still.

I have been helping a friend out lately and it has been very meaningful. I know she feels as though no one is there for her and I want to help change that. I know how she feels...but if I can just be a friend that is always reaching out and offering a hand, I know it will make a difference. I don't want anyone to go through what I experienced. It only makes the grief so much worse. I know what I lost when you had to leave. We all lost so much. It is the same for her and her family. Losing your husband, your children's father, your best friend. Nothing will ever compare. Please help me maintain the path that has brought the two of us together and help us both find comfort with each other. There are to many of us that experience what we have experienced...to many of us that never that it could happen to us...It should never happen to the good ones!!

I love you sweetheart and I miss you so much! I heard something today that made me think of you right away..."although they are no longer here, they are always carried in our hearts". How true, how true. Forever Jason!

XXOO,
Your wife

T Wolfe

August 18, 2006

Tara,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm thinking of you today. As you are coming up on the second anniversary of Jason's death I pray that you have lots of support still around you....it seemed to me that the second year was almost more difficult than the first. It seemed like the second year I felt more lonely as everyone had gone on with things and quit talking about Calvin and asking about my well-being. So this is to let you know that you are in my prayers today and Jason hasn't been forgotten. I got your name from someone associated with Summit for Heroes 2006 as I participated also. If you would like to contact me, you can reach me through McPheeters. Take care!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

July 11, 2006

Jason,
Was just sitting here thinking of you Tara & the little one ( Im sure he is probably not so little anymore), I miss you three so much. You all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I would love to see T & C (if you could arrange it). Continue to keep us safe
Miss ya sweetie!

JH

July 5, 2006

Jason,

Thank you. Thank you for watching over us and keeping us safe. You have been instrumental in these last few months protecting us and our loved ones. I wish that you were not our angel but since we cannot change what was done, thank you for keeping your eyes on us. We are so proud of you and what you had to do. I hope that we are continually making you proud of us. We could not have gotten through the last two months without you. One more favor? Send some extra time to the person and place that really needs it right now. I wish things were different but some extra time will really make things better. So, if you can help in any way?

You will always be in our hearts and thoughts and everything! We love you honey. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

XXOO,

T and C Wolfe

T Wolfe

July 2, 2006

I know you are looking down, still loving Tara and your son. Watch over them, keep them safe. She honors and keeps your memories sacred with your son. Until you all meet again......

June 29, 2006

Jason,

Just wanted to tell you that we miss you and have learned so much from you valor. I will continue our fight down here and will continue to pray for you and you're family.

Missing you still,
Phoenix Police

June 28, 2006

Jason,

I am sitting here listening to one of our favorite CD's. Of course, no one would believe that you even liked or willingly listened to this particular CD but it meant something special to us and our family. I went back to Police Week again this year. It was so weird to be there and experience everything so differently than last year. I went to events and gatherings that would have been upsetting in my first year but was acceptable for my second year. I did not remember just how fast the events were over last year...my first time there still has everything so hazy and sad. This year was alittle different. I could experience things through different eyes..different thoughts and feelings. Something special did happen to me while I was in DC this year. Some wonderful people I know organized a special tribute for you, myself, and our little one. It was very special and very heartfelt. I cannot thank those three special people enough. They gave us some closure that I never thought would happen. You know me, put-together, thankful, composed and then BAM! I started crying like a baby...it was all worth it!

Our precious son started swimming like a fish. A small fish but a fish none-the-less. He looks more and more like you everyday. Everyone is still split on who he looks like. Mostly, I hear that he is a 50-50 split between us and most days I agree. However, when he gets his Daddy's look and mischevious eyes and smile going, he is 100% his daddy. I try to keep him in-line but it just makes me laugh so much! We took a beautiful picture together at LeLe's wedding. You would be so proud of him. He tries so hard to be Mama's big boy...he still misses you so much.

Someone special to so many of us needs some extra prayers and help this week. Please look after her and do whatever you can to make this week pass quickly and without bad things happening.

I found a poem that I started writing when you lost your life...I have tried to fix it so it makes sense...I need to keep working on it! Maybe some day soon I will have the right words in the right place to express the right things. Keep your fingers crossed! I know, I know.

Always in our hearts, always in our thoughts, we love you. Now, tomorrow, and always! You will never be alone when you always hold near the promises of love shared.

See you in my dreams!

XXOO,

Your wife (WGFK and MMMFS)

T Wolfe

June 7, 2006

Jason,
Another officer was taken from us, and being layed to rest as I write this, I am taken back to the day we had to say goodbye to you. I have to say that was the worse day of my life. I can not pretend that I knew how Tara felt, I just know my own feelings of losing you.
Jason, Tiffany leaves for duty in Iraq in August, I dont have to tell you how scared I am- you know she's my baby girl and she's just 19 yrs old, well- please watch over her for me, I know if anyone can keep her safe- It's you!
Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers.
Miss You!

May 5, 2006

As another officer is killed in Gilbert, it brings us back to remembrance of the time not so long ago we lost you. May God continue to bless and watch over your family and loved ones, especially your wife and son.

May 2, 2006

I am a mother of a murdered child in Phoenix. I write and have 3 books dedicated to my son and other children and slain people. I wrote a tribute to them for my books so they will never be forgotten.

Here is my tribute poem. Thank you

FOR FAMILYS OF OFFICERS JASON WOLFE AND ERIC WHITE

KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY...PHOENIX, AZ. 8/28/04

DOING YOUR JOB, ONE YOU LOVED SO MUCH
FRIENDS AND FAMILY WILL MISS YOUR TOUCH
YOUR LAUGHING EYES
YOUR JOKING WAYS
PLAYING WITH YOUR KIDS
EVERYDAY.

YOU GAVE YOUR LIVES
TO KEEP US SAFE
NOW LAY DOWN YOUR BADGES
MOVE ON TO A BETTER PLACE

YOU PATROLED OUR STREETS HERE ON EARTH
SHOWING COMPASSION, NEVER MIRTH
NOW YOUR JOB HERE IS DONE
YOU MOVE ON TO YET A GREATER ONE

TO PATROL THOSE STREETS, MADE OF GOLD
MAKE SURE EVERYONES WINGS ENFOLD
THE LITTLE ANGELS WHO RESIDE THERE
NEVER KNOW HATE OR FEAR

YOUR DUTIES NOW CONTINUE ON
BEYOND THE MOON AND THE SUN
IN A PLACE OF BEAUTY SO NEW
WEARING WINGS OF VIVID BLUE..

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THESE OFFICERS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES TO KEEP OURS SAFE..

LYNNE©DARKNESS TO THE LIGHT 8/28/04

Lynne (citizen)

April 30, 2006

It is because of you, and who you left behind that I have the courage to help others.....

Alissa
S.H.N.

April 18, 2006

Jason,

I wanted to share with you the speech I gave recently to represent our family and other fallen officers families. I thought it would be fairly easy to get through this speech and share with everyone some personal thoughts and guidance...Boy, was I wrong. I normally start to cry when they start the bagpipes..I was fine. A group was there to sing the National Anthem and looking at our Nation's flag, I lost it. It brought me back to all the times and all the events I have attended to honor you and it was very difficult. It was even more difficult to share this speech but I did make it through, crying like a baby! But, if it helped one person, I know it was worth it! I wish that I was not an option for a speech like this because that would mean that you were still here and we could continue thinking that something like this, "Could never happen to us"...I miss you sweetheart. You will always have a special piece of my heart and of my love.

Good evening everyone! My name is Tara Wolfe and I am truly honored to be here speaking with all of you tonight.

We have gathered together this evening and this weekend to honor fallen heroes. My husband, Jason Wolfe, was a Phoenix Police Officer who lost his life in the line of duty on August 28, 2004. That was the worst day my son and I have ever experienced. It has been almost two years since we lost Jason and we still have "Our good days and our bad days".

Atttending a ceremony like tonight is overwhelming for me. I look around and feel so thankful. There are so many familiar faces and so many new faces....but we all share somthing in common. We are all here to honor someone. It could be a co-worker, friend, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband, or wife...maybe even someone we have never met before...but we are all here to make sure that no hero is forgotten. For me, and so many other survivors, we start and end our days thinking about the loss we have experienced. It becomes commonplace for so many of us because we know that we will never forget. Looking around tonight, I know that all of you here will never forget either. This helps us to begin and continue our healing.

A friend of mine once told me, "Healing does not reflect forgetting". I would like all of you to remember this phrase. Many survivors start their healing during National Police Week and for others, it takes continued counseling and support from family and friends. There are no guidelines and no rules to how and when the healing begins and when someone can start to say, "I am healing." As a surviving spouse, I attend as many functions that I can to honor my husband and other fallen heroes. Events, such as this weekend, help me to heal. I want to thank everyone here for helping survivors in their healing process. Remember, "Healing does not reflect forgetting".

I want to leave you tonight with some words of encouragement written by Catherine DeVrye.

Hope is what happens when you first see a light. Just a distant small star in the darkest of night.

Hope is what happens with the first buds of spring. When dawn touches the sky or a bird spreads it's wings.

Hope is what happens when a wound starts to heal. Whether skin deep or soul deep you begin to feel real.

Hope is what happens when the pain eases a bit. And deep down inside you find your true grit.

Hope is what happens as long as we breathe. For although it takes time the sorrow will leave.

Hope is what happens long after the pain. Hope is what happens again and again.

Thank you for showing all survivors that our heroes are never forgotten and that their sacrifices are never forgotten.

God bless you all and thank you!
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Jason, you were my inspiration in life and you continue to be my inspiration even after you had to leave. Please continue to offer your guidance and understanding to those who still need it daily. You had an inner strength that I know continues on in those that were priviledged enough to know you.

All of our love and thank you for watching over us and keeping us safe!

Lovingly,

Your wife and son

P.S. Thank you to Taser International for continuing to care about fallen officers' families. Without your support, our heroes might be forgotten!

T Wolfe

April 4, 2006

miss you !!

March 31, 2006