Phoenix Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Saturday, August 28, 2004
Reflections for Police Officer Jason Alan Wolfe
Jason,
It's been 5 long months without you and I still miss you as much as I did this day 5 months ago. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I miss you.
Phoenix Police Dept
January 28, 2005
Five months have almost past and it feels as though I will never heal. I can't believe that you are gone, but I am proud that you accomplished the one thing in your life that you always wanted to do. I never realized what an impact on my life it would be not keeping in touch with you over the years until you were gone. Thank you for sharing what you learned about your life with me last year. At least I know that you were at peace with us...you will be forever in my heart.
J. Hendrix-Swope
January 17, 2005
I love you. I miss you.
T. Wolfe
January 16, 2005
This was a day that I will never forget. The result of that day will be something that will forever be in the back of my mind thru the longevity of my career. Phoenix Police Dept. had already lost one officer, and now, it had lost two more. The sorrow and grief that I felt when I learned of the sudden and tragic deaths of both Officer White and Officer Wolfe will never be forgotten.
R.I.P. brother...
Deputy M. Doyle
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, AR
January 10, 2005
I just read some of the reflections for Officer Wolfe and I have to say my heart broke. I am so sorry that you had to face the holidays without the love of your life. The love of my life was also taken from me almost seven years ago so I truly know your pain. Please know that today I said a prayer for you and your family that somehow you may find peace in your heart. I too wish I could let you cry on my shoulder until you couldn't cry anymore. I know the tears, I know pain and it’s so overwhelming sometimes you think you can't go on. Just know you're not alone. You have a whole network of survivors here to help you through each hard and to one day help you rebuild your shattered lives.
Laura Gibson-Szerokman, Surviving Spouse
of Ofc. Allen W. Gibson, Jr. EOW 04/25/98
Laura Gibson-Szerokman
January 10, 2005
12-28-04
Another month without you has passed and it still hasn't gotten much easier. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day, as are your wife and children. You are so dearly missed, Jason.
December 28, 2004
Merry Christmas my love! We missed you so much! We love you!
T Wolfe
December 26, 2004
Merry Christmas, Jason. It was a difficult holiday without you here, but we will see you again. We love you.
December 26, 2004
Jason, my dear sweet husband. We miss you so much honey. We are so proud of you and what you did. You have such a proud little man here. It is unbelievable that four months has almost passed. We think about you all the time and thank you for watching over us and keeping us safe. You will always be the love of my life and our hero. Love, T and C
T Wolfe
December 15, 2004
12-14-04
Happy Birthday, Jason. I miss you and love you.
December 14, 2004
Officer Wolfe:
It's been a while since your death. But in my mind it seems like it's happened yesterday as I'm sure the community thinks the same way. As I watch footage of your funeral service in the archives, I can't help but think about the call on the radio and the two words that any officer hates more than life itself "Officer Down". Officer Wolfe your actions that night were extremely brave and as a former sheriff's explorer and a future police officer, I support what you and Officer White did based on the information received. I can honestly say that I would have done exactly the same thing you would have done despite how bad things got. When I heard about what happened that night over the radio and the tv, you have taught me the real reason why I chose to become a police officer. To protect and serve the community! Farewell Officer Wolfe!
Frank
December 4, 2004
Jason,
It's been another month without you and our first Thanksgiving without you. It was a very hard day, but we are all thankful for the time we did have with you. Everyone misses you so much. I know you are watching over us. Until I see you again...
November 29, 2004
I think about you every day Jason. It still doesn't seem real but each day that goes by and I don't get a text from you, the reality hits me. I miss you J.
Amanda
Phoenix Police Department
November 2, 2004
Today has been 2 months since you were taken from us and I still miss you just as much today as I did the minute I found out that you were one of the 3 officers who was shot. I think about you every day and I can't wait for the day I get to tell you how much I've missed you. Please keep an eye on the rest of your fellow Phoenix Police Officers. We all love you Jason.
October 28, 2004
God Speed, Brother.
P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
October 25, 2004
DAY IS DONE,
GONE THE SUN,
FROM THE HILLS, FROM THE LAKE, FROM THE SKIES.
ALL IS WELL, SAFELY REST,
GOD IS NIGH.
GO TO SLEEP, PEACEFUL SLEEP,
MAY THE SOLDIER OR SAILOR, GOD KEEP.
ON THE LAND OR THE DEEP,
SAFE IN SLEEP.
LOVE, GOOD NIGHT,
MUST THOU GO,
WHEN THE DAY, AND THE NIGHT NEED THEE SO?
ALL IS WELL. SPEEDETH ALL
TO THEIR REST.
FADES THE LIGHT;
AND AFAR
GOETH DAY, AND THE STARS SHINETH BRIGHT,
FARE THEE WELL; DAY IS GONE,
NIGHT IS ON.
THANKS AND PRAISE,
FOR OUR DAYS,
'NEATH THE SUN, 'NEATH THE STARS, 'NEATH THE SKY,
AS WE GO, THIS WE KNOW,
GOD IS NIGH.
A Brother In Blue
Detective Troy S. Pilivi
Box Elder Narcotics Strike Force (Utah)
October 20, 2004
Officer Wolfe- Thankyou for your courage, strength and service. You will forever remain in our hearts and in our minds. May God bless and keep your family.
D. Ternes
October 3, 2004
My deepest simpathy to the family and friends of Officer Wolfe. May God bless you and give you strength through this terrible time.
Rest in peace Brother.
John 15:13 - Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Sgt. Edward Bachert
Allentown Police, PA
Sgt. Edward Bachert
Allentown Police - PA
September 30, 2004
Jason,
It's only been a month and it feels like forever. Please know that you will never be forgotten and please keep watch over all of our officers. You are very dearly missed.
September 29, 2004
May you rest in peace officer wolfe.
OFFICER S SORENSON
FORT DODGE CORRECTIONAL FACILTY
September 18, 2004
We are truly saddened at Jason's loss.
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We all recall you gave your best.
You did your job, now you can rest.
Your comrades now can cover your post
as you take your place with the Heavenly Host.
God Bless Our Fallen Brothers & Sisters.
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Our prayers will be with you, your family, and co-workers!
Ptlm. P.K. Harding
Binghamton (NY) P.D.
September 18, 2004
Before my husband left for work last night, he told me that there was a city-wide briefing he had to attend at which the department would be told about two officers killed in the line of duty. When he is unable to cope with something, his voice and facial expressions change. Although he knew that he would learn something that may save his life someday, I could tell he was not looking forward to facing the reality that two of his Brothers in blue had laid down their lives while fighting the good fight.
When he came home from work the next morning, he shared what he had learned with me. He wasn't sharing it because it was sensational news, he was sharing it because he did not know how to deal with the sorrow and anguish he felt over Officers Wolfe's and White's deaths.
It is the story every officer hopes will not be the last chapter in the book of their life. It is the story no officer's family ever wants to live with. While he was telling it to me, I strained to hold back my tears. I could only think of the families of these two brave men. I wished that I could hug them and let them cry on my shoulders until they couldn't cry anymore.
I have no words of wisdom; wisdom cannot console the broken-hearted. I do know that they are safe now. I know that no more harm can come to them. I know that they are still with the ones they love, albeit in a different way.
Dear families of Officers Wolfe and White, please know that you have the love of law enforcement personnel and their families everywhere. God bless you and keep you.
Mara Mannarino
wife of an Albuquerque Police Officer
September 18, 2004
Jason,
I miss you. I can't believe it's only been three weeks since you were taken from us. It's going to seem like a million years, but I will see you again.
September 18, 2004
A Tribute to the Heroes Among Us
Dedicated to Emergency Response Personnel everywhere and F.A.M.I.L.Y.
Our hearts go out to you and your families. You’re in our thoughts and our prayers. Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough for men who are heroes when we need them, but invisible, ignored, and unappreciated when we don’t.
You rescue us, save our possessions, our lives and our families. You are the heroes among us. You are always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we call, we just expect that you will come and do whatever it takes to help us. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring. We show our appreciation with low pay, little respect, and indifference for the issues in your lives, most of the time. As young children, we want to grow up and be you until we get older and realize the risk isn’t worth the reward.
As outsiders, we envy you, secretly. You have benefits in your careers that our jobs just can’t provide. Your work is not the same old thing every day. You get the opportunity to be heroes every time you go to work. You obviously love what you do, and you’re a family. You have a oneness the rest of society longs for. You care about and support each other. You know each other’s families, share each other’s lives. The rest of us face life’s trials and tribulations alone. You are never alone. You have each other, always.
It is our loss not to know you better. This world, this country, your individual towns truly are better places because of you. To lose one of you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We should be grateful for and to you, and honor you regularly for all you do for us day in and day out without a word of thanks or praise.
We should be ashamed of ourselves; and yet, you continue to do all you do for us in spite of our behavior, which speaks to the people you are. How many of us are willing to do a job knowing we may not go home at the end of the day?
Maybe one day in the future, you will be recognized for all you do with better pay, and the community support and respect you so richly deserve. Until then, hang tough together, and God Bless You and your families.
Anonymous
Houston, Texas
September 15, 2004
Officer Wolfe and Officer White, your sacrifice and courage will not be forgotten. Your families, loved ones and your fellow Phoenix police brothers and sisters are in our prayers. God bless.
Police Officer M. Newman
New York City Police Department
September 14, 2004
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