Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Pride Integrity and Guts

Some of you may know my face, but not my name. Most of you have seen me around the city and some have even met me, but not always under the best of circumstances. Some of you have even spoken to me on the phone, when you called me while I was working.

Most of you have an opinion on how my job should be done, but would never take my job if it was the last one on earth. And some of you who don't even know me, hate me because of my job. But when I go to my job, I go to make a difference and so I can fight what everyone else fears.

When most would be running away from danger, my job requires me to run towards it. I do this in the hopes of making a difference for someone else I don't even know. Most people say I make too much money, because my pay is published in the newspaper. But don't think twice about hearing about another sports player sign a 20 million dollar contract for 6 months a year of playing a "game."

Since my job's base pay isn't the best I must work extra to pay the bills. Including working extra shifts on holidays, and pick up side work at construction sites as well on my days off, most still complain thinking I am greedy, but don't they realize that I to must pay taxes, have a mortgage car payments and kids in collage as well?

Don't they understand that I am not paid for what I do, but for what I am willing to do for them? After all how can you properly compensate someone to risk their own life and face danger everyday they go to work?

And when I go to work I am punched, kicked, spit on and called every name in the book for doing my job. And every night I leave my house to go to work I realize I may not come back home in the morning. Because when I go to work I can be stabbed, shot, drown, fall, be electrocuted, or die in a car accident rushing to help you.

My job also requires me to carry special "tools" to help me do my job. Sometimes even while doing my job I have to defend myself from someone attacking me. Although, the newspapers will report to you that I "beat someone down", and not that I defended myself from an attack.

While at work I must also carry a gun to protect you, but should I have to use it, the media reports to you that I "gunned someone down" or that I "shot and killed" somebody, and not that I defended myself. Don't they realize that I shoot to live and never to kill?

Also when I go to work I wrap a protective vest around me to help keep me safe through my shift. I use this vest so that I will be allowed to live to the end of my work day. And hope and pray that should something bad happen that this vest helps keep me alive so that I will be allowed to see my children grow.

When I go to my job, I will see more pain, sorrow, agony, death and destruction in one month than most of you will see in an entire lifetime.


And to the ones who don't know me, I unforunetly will meet most of you at the worst times in your life.

You often will call me to come help you out with a problem. But if you have a really big problem you can get me at a special 3 digit number and me and my coworkers will race to your house, just to help you no questions asked. All you have to do is call and we will be there for you, no matter what time, day, night or holiday, rain shine or blizzard.

Sometimes my job also requires me to deliver lectures, babies and even bad news. I am also the one required to ring your doorbell in the middle of the night, swallow hard and advise you that a loved one will not be coming home tonight, then I spend the rest of my shift wondering why I ever took such a job.

Some people even refer to me as a "pig," but when I hear that word called to me or one of my coworkers I think of Pride, Integrity and Guts, which everyone in my profession needs to do this job.

Me and my coworkers must be able to have muscles of steel, have a sense of humor and put ourselves into dangerous situations and face danger head on all in a days work.

We must act in a second and make a decision in the blink of an eye, and spend the rest of our life hoping we made the right choice in that split second. If not we can be arrested and charged with breaking a law, be sued for violating someone's rights, or end up with even a worse fate.

My job requires me to take an oath to be their and to risk my life to protect you. And it is an oath that me and my fellow coworkers have taken and is one that we will not break.

What, you ask is my job, I am your local police officer. And what do I ask in return of doing all this and risking my life for you, nothing at all because it is my job and my hope, of being the one who makes the difference.

Officer David Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

September 1, 2004

Family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Wolfe:

Another brave officer, willing to lay his life on the line to save another human being, has been taken from us.

Although nothing can bring Jason back, rest assured that everyday that I put on my vest, pin on my badge, and fasten my duty belt I will be thinking of him. I never knew Jason, however, I am deeply saddened by his taking.

My family offers its condolences to Jason's family and friends. To the members of the Phoenix PD: remember we still have a job to do. Our watch continues. However, we have one more angel watching over us.

Rest in peace Jason. Everyone who walks the Thin Blue Line appreciates your bravery.

Officer David Barela
Mesa PD, Mesa, AZ

September 1, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Wolfe

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

September 1, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten and please watch over us from Heaven. RIP.

Sister of Police Officer

September 1, 2004

Jason, as you look down upon us take comfort in knowing that everyone will remember you for the courage you displayed in the final moments of your time here on earth. In the end it was you that could be counted on in others time of need. Your display of duty and bravery will never be forgotten.

Officer Clark
Phoenix Police

September 1, 2004

Jason, as you look down upon us take comfort in knowing that everyone will remember you for the courage you displayed in the final moments of your time here on earth. In the end it was you that could be counted on in others time of need. Your display of duty and bravery will never be forgotten.

Officer Clark
Phoenix Police

September 1, 2004

Our condolescences to the family and your agency of Officer Wolfe. It takes a brave person to do our job...

Rest in peace brother..Till we meet again...

Deputy George A Reed
Williamson County Sheriff's Office

September 1, 2004

Job well done my good and faithful servant. Thank you for your service to family and country. God bless the family of Officer Wolfe.

PO Mineer
Chapel Hill PD

September 1, 2004

You guys did what needed to be done and took charge of the situation knowing what the out come may be. Godspeed brothers!

Trooper Mark Holthaus
Washington State Patrol

September 1, 2004

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer Wolfe.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven. Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

September 1, 2004

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Officer Wolfe and to all the personnel of the Phoenix Police Department who worked with him.

While it is no consolation for your loss, remember that we, and many others in this country, appreciate the sacrifice that he made in his effort to ensure the safety of the public.

God bless.

Southwest Central Dispatch
Palos Heights, IL

September 1, 2004

On behalf of the men & women of the Joliet Police Dept. we would like to extend our deepest condolences and prayers to Ofc Jason Wolfe's family and his brothers and sisters from the Phoenix Police Dept. Thank you for your courage and your unselfish service. God bless & may he rest in peace.

Police Officer
Joliet Police Dept.

September 1, 2004

God bless you and your family at your tragic loss. You are a true hero to us all and you will never be forgotten by your entire police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

September 1, 2004

Bless you Brother. You now rest among the Heroes of Heroes. Your sacrifice and dedication above and beyond the call is what makes our Thin Blue Line so precious. Rest in the knowledge your loved ones are never alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

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

September 1, 2004

Thoughts and prayers are with the families and fellow officers of the officers involved. Keep a watchful eye on your fellow brothers and sisters in blue. God Bless.

Detective Kenneth Collins
Delaware County Park Police

September 1, 2004

My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the family of this fine officer. He was a hero in the eyes of those of us who worked with him, whether we knew him personally or not. Every officer is our hero, and we do what we do because we love and admire what they do so much, and we give it everything we have to keep them safe, to support and assist them in the small ways that we can. The halls we shared are somber and quiet now, darkened by your loss, voices hushed, and our department is grieving, but even so, we stand behind every single person who puts on that uniform and that badge every day and goes forth to fight for the little guy, to make things right, to protect and serve.

Just Another 911 Operator
Phoenix PD, Phoenix, AZ

September 1, 2004

My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the family of this fine officer. He was a hero in the eyes of those of us who worked with him, whether we knew him personally or not. Every officer is our hero, and we do what we do because we love and admire what they do so much, and we give it everything we have to keep them safe, to support and assist them in the small ways that we can. The halls we shared are somber and quiet now, darkened by your loss, voices hushed, and our department is grieving, but even so, we stand behind every single person who puts on that uniform and that badge every day and goes forth to fight for the little guy, to make things right, to protect and serve.

Just another 911 Operator
Phoenix PD, Phoenix, AZ

September 1, 2004

So long, but never goodbye .....
We will not forget.

officer wing
phoenix

September 1, 2004

Even though I walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;

Psalm 23

September 1, 2004

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends John 15:13

#1320
H.T.P.D.

September 1, 2004

Words cannot express the feelings of grief and sorrow. Another officer has given his life in the attempts to make this world a safer place.

God Bless you Officer Wolfe.

Patrolman Michael Dube
Mishawaka Police Department

September 1, 2004

To the wife and family of Police Officer Wolfe;

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time ahead. I pray that God comforts you and gives you peace.

Valarie Bell Wright,wife of an officer
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell
EOW 11-19-02

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02

September 1, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Police Officer Jason Wolfe and the Phoenix Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Jason... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

September 1, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out Officer Wolfe and his family in this time of need. Our department just lost a great officer named Jon Walsh. We know the grief all too well. Remember him always.

Officer Phil Stice
Joliet (IL) P.D.

August 31, 2004

To the family, friends and co-workers my thoughts and prayers go out to you. There is not much anyone can say at this time to make it any easier for you. I knew that Clint loved being a police officer and would not have traded places with anyone, and if he had it to do all over again he still would choose to do police work, he loved it that much.
Officer Wolfe your family will miss you everyday, but we will never forget you. Thank you for your service.. Tell Clint hello for me...

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

August 31, 2004