Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Melissa M. Foster of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 4, 2023

I cannot believe it's been 19 years. I think about you often, and wonder how your babies are doing. They're widening Gender Rd, but so far your memorial plaque is still up on the utility pole and there's been an even bigger memorial sign placed across the street. I pray your family is well. RIP.

Officer HG
Columbus PD

December 4, 2023

I have no idea how time has gone by so quickly. My mom and I miss you so much. My siblings were around the same age as your babies Melissa. We were always at your house. My mom loves you and still mentions you often. I wish justice would have been served. I wish you could still be here. I wish I could hug you. I bet you are the most beautiful angel.

Jessica
Daughter of Melissa's best friend

December 4, 2023

Officer Melissa came to my rental on Bairsford Drive when my husband and I came home from the hospital with our newborn baby to discover that our place was ransacked while we were away in the hospital. It was November 29, 2004 I believe. I’ll just never forget her. She was so kind and caring and BRAVE! She really helped us feel better the way she was talking to us, also giving my husband lots of advice. I think of her and her children from time to time over the years. I was so heart broken when she passed away. I believe she’s in Heaven. I wish her family peace and happiness. Your mother is unforgettable by so many, she touched a lot of peoples hearts.

Danielle

April 19, 2023

Melissa,
I think of you often and will never forget your kindness. I want you to know that my son is writing a letter to his Ohio representative to vote to increase the penalties for people who choose to drink and drive and commit vehicular homicides. Keep looking out for us down here!!!

Freeway Patrol Officer Amy Brubaker
Columbus Division of Police

April 18, 2023

It's been 18 years since you were taken from us. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't thick of you. We love you and missed you so much. I still want to pick up the phone and call you and relize I can't. So I talk to you in my prayers. I know you been watching over all of us. I've been talking Elaine and Owen you would be so proud of them. There doing great. They definitely miss you and love you alot.

Julie Fenner
Melissa's baby sister

December 4, 2022

18 years ago you lost your life while serving the citizens of Central Ohio! I will never forget being on scene that frigid night and the grief shared by so many...You are not forgotten Melissa, @ColumbusPolice Officer Melissa Foster #2145FOREVER

Chief Jim Gilbert, Franklin County SO
Retired Sgt, Columbus Div. of Police

December 4, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Melissa M. Foster of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 66 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 4, 2022

A correction on the previous post I made. I said Owen is going to the University of Gainesville but I meant the University of Florida in Gainesville!! Just wanted to have that correction - ❤️

Kathy Hickey
Owen’s Aunt

May 11, 2022

On this Mother’s Day I want you to know your kids are doing good and think of you often. Owen just bought a house and is going to college at the University of Gainesville- the toughest school to get into in Florida. Laney went back to school to to gain more knowledge. You would be proud of your kids! ❤️

Kathy Hickey
Owen’s Aunt

May 8, 2022

Hi Melissa, I never met you but I know your beautiful family ~ Robert and Lanie Thornton.

Kristen Sweaza
Daughter of retired ILOD LAPD Motor Officer
Wife of Police Captain Rob Sweaza Fountain Valley PD, CA (RET)
Founder of Blue_Wives_Matter

March 23, 2022

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Melissa M. Foster of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 4, 2021

Hey Melissa-I was just thinking how your kids must be adults now as I donated to the virtual candle thing for NLEOMF tonight. You’re thought of and remembered more than you know. There’s all kind of new apartments down Gender Rd. I still hate driving on that road, but I can’t let weeds surround that phone pole :/ I hope you’re having a good time in heaven, it’s an S show down here.

PO Heidi Graber #2279
Columbus Ohio Division of Police

May 13, 2021

Happy Birthday Mel, its really weird this year with no police week or any other memorials that doesn't mean we have forgotten about you. We will be doing dinner for you tonight.
Live you and miss you.

R.J. Thornton

May 17, 2020

Merry Christmas Mel this marks 15 of them without you. It has never gotten any easier love and miss you.

R.J. Thornton

December 24, 2019

Merry Christmas Mel this marks 15 of them without you. It has never gotten any easier love and miss you.

R.J. Thornton

December 24, 2019

A lot has happened in the past 15 years, but your sacrifice is never forgotten. God bless.

Commander Robert Sagle #5013
Columbus Division of Police

December 5, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Melissa M. Foster of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

December 4, 2019

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 4, 2019

15 years ago today we lost a very special person. She is now an angel in heaven watching over all of us. There is not a day that goes by that your not thought of.

Love and miss her so much. Love you Melissa.

Julie Fenner
Baby Sister

December 4, 2019

15 years today you were taken from us way to soon, there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. Our daughter is 19 now and such a strong young woman you would be so proud of her I know I am.
We both live and miss you so much.

R. J. Thornton

December 4, 2019

15 years ago tonight you started your shift working 7pm marking in service to serve the citizens of Columbus working Zone 2 Evening Midwatch... You never got the chance to finish your shift and were taken from us by a drunk driver who unfortunately made a horrible choice getting behind the wheel.. I responded out to the scene that evening as a member of the Officer Support Team and remember that cold night like it was yesterday.. You are missed by so many and not forgotten Melissa! God Bless your family! #2145 forever-

Chief Deputy Jim Gilbert Franklin County
Columbus Div. of Police

December 3, 2019

So hard to believe it has been 14 years! Your not forgotten and I wish you Peace in heaven Melissa...Badge #2145 forever..

Chief Jim Gilbert, Franklin County SO
Retired Sgt, Columbus Div. of Police,

December 4, 2018

Rest In Peace Sister Leo. You are honored and remembered on the 14th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

December 4, 2018

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Melissa M. Foster of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 60 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

December 4, 2018