Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Uncle Jesse,
It has been a long while. I was looking through one of my storage bins the other day and I saw one your packs that Aunt Carin gave me. Dammit I miss you a lot! I'm going through the roughest time in my life right now. But through all this I know some good is gonna come out of all this. I know you looking over me. I believe you had a very integral part in the reason I'm still in the military. Had I not had you looking over me, the outcome could have been very different. Thank you, for the good things that have happened before and through all of this mess. One of those good things is my girlfriend alicia. You know its kind of crazy, she has an uncle jesse and had a cousin jesse whose spirit is still with her. I have the opposite, I have a cousin jesse and had an uncle jesse whose spirit is still with me. I think it isn't just a coincidence that we ended up together. Uncle Jes she is something special. I wish you weren't taken away from us so you could meet her. It really stinks that she will never be able to meet you. She has heard a lot about you, and I won't ever let her forget how a big part of my life you were. Once again THANK YOU! I miss you and I love you Uncle Jes! Rest in peace.

mike
usaf

October 27, 2009

Hey Jes ~

On the drive down to Philadelphia last night, I saw the number 56 everywhere....on license plates, on the sides of trucks, even on the side of a car. Pulling into the Federal Courthouse parking lot I asked you to please show me one more - and you did.

I told Joe and John about it, thinking they would think it was hokey or that I was a little crazy believing that seeing your badge number was anything but coincidental, but they both agreed that it was a little uncanny and definetly a good sign.

I was so relaxed and confident knowing you were there with me. I have a definite feeling about how things are going to turn out - but either way I know in my heart that you have a hand in whatever happens and that you are helping to guide things to be the way they are supposed to be.

Thank you for the signs, and for giving me the inner peace I need. I love you.

Always and forever,
Carin

Anonymous

October 16, 2009

To Carin, Savannah and Jacob, thinking of all of you and hoping your fall is filled with all the excitement a new school year brings and Halloween and Christmas will be here before you know it. I know it must be really hard to live on without Jesse during all of these times. I just want you to know that Jesse is thought of often, and we all hope and pray that you are doing well. You have done such a tremendous job, you should be really proud of yourself, you would make Jesse very proud. I hope somehow that time is beginning to heal your loss, not sure it ever will, but I do hope that you have found some peace, you certainly deserve it.

Easton PD Wife

October 16, 2009

Hey Jes ~

I always loved that Rascall Flatt's song, I just never knew the meaning it would have for me - not really, until tonight.

You've been giving me lots of signs lately but this one was pretty amazing. Now I know that things are going to be alright.

We love you, Jes, and we miss you every moment of every day. Thank you for being our guardian angel and for still taking such good care of us.

Always and forever,
Carin

Anonymous

October 8, 2009

R.I.P. Officer Sollman, you will never be forgotten.

Deputy M. Reed
EPSO

August 27, 2009

whats up Jesse, just letting you know if all goes well I will be riding the 2010 Unity Tour in honor of you. Keep watch over us brother, you wont be forgotten! Hope the food in heaven is as good as we had it at GLYNCO, GA!

P. O. N. Cevasco
Rutgers University Police

August 13, 2009

Hi Jesse, Wanted to drop in and say hello. May not always write, but you are always in our thoughts. Your ODMP sticker in fact is on our fridge, and I have found that so many things in our life are centered around the date of your death, " . . .that was 6 months before Jesse died, . . .that was the August after Jesse died" I can't even remember what I did yesterday, but I can remember where we went on vacation that year. One thing always comes back to me is how slow, yet fast time goes by. It seems slow but before you know it, bam, the whole year is gone. Well, based on Carin's latest notes, it looks like you are looking after her and the kids - - good job. I would have to say that if anyone could do this alone it would be Carin but it still must be so hard. Your kids are amazing and that of course is because of Carin (it is never because of the dad, . .unless they do something wrong of course), but Carin is an amazing mother, I would say you would be so proud but I know you already are. Keep up the great work Jesse, and keep an eye out for the boys too. Cheers

Easton PD Wife

July 31, 2009

Hey Jes ~

It's crazy how I get these little signs that you are with us - how something will happen that will make me wonder if you are around, and then the number 56 pops up just to confirm it. It happened again today.

Thank you for the signs, they make me feel so good. And more importantly they let me know that I'm on the right track, that things are working out the way they are supposed to and that you are still with us.

We love you, Jes.
Always and forever

Carin
widow

July 10, 2009

Happy Father's Day in Heaven, Jes. We love you and miss you and wish you were here with us.

Always and Forever,

Carin
Widow

June 21, 2009

Hey Jes ~

Please be with me tomorrow. Please help give me the strength and determination I will need, and the knowledge and clarity to make the right decisions for me and the kids. Things have become very complicated - there are so many factors involved it makes my head spin - please help guide me.

It's going to be a long, hard day.......please give me a sign so I know you are there.

Thank you again for sending me the right people at the right time - it's amazing how things have been working out. 2009 is truly a turning point for us.

Carin
Widow

June 10, 2009

Carin

Just thinking about you... Hope all is well.

Eric

Eric

June 8, 2009

Thinking of you on Memorial Day and thanking you for your service to your Country and also to Law Enforcement.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer; Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

May 23, 2009

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

May 21, 2009

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today, Police Officer Memorial Day. You have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones.

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

May 15, 2009

Jes,
As long as you are alive in our hearts you will never die. You remain in our hearts and minds exactly as you were that March day before God called you. I can not feel your hugs anymore, but I can still hear you whisper in my ear "love you Pop". We were in church on your day, and we put flowers on the alter a couple of Sundays ago. In my heart we sang "On Eagles Wings" just like we did the last time we saw you. Spring is coming and we remember all of the things you liked to do, the gardening, and getting ready for summer vacation. We really miss you son!

Charles Hentz
NCSD

March 30, 2009

Jesse, Carin, Savannah, and Jacob,

All over so many people are thinking of you and your family. I hope a special, happy memory that you haven't thought of in a while will pop up and make you smile. Always know we have not forgotten you and your sacrifice and great loss. It's obvious what a very special man Jesse was, and his legacy will always continue in you.

Much Love.

Linda Rittenhouse, Matt's Mom Always
Matthew Rittenhouse, EOW 9/16/2004

March 26, 2009

Hey Jes ~

Well, another anniversary has passed and we are now beginning our fifth year without you......it just doesn't seem possible. Having another year go by without you is so sad, Jes. But my sadness is for you, not for myself - you had your life stolen from you and it was so unfair. You've missed so much! But the kids and I talk about you every day - you remain a very real presence in our lives, and you always will.

It's hard to get through your EOW date without replaying the events of that horrible day in my mind - but this year I tried not to do that. This year I tried to just remember all of the wonderful times we had and to focus on all of the blessings in our lives - the kids and I have so much to be thankful for. You've given me signs lately that I am on the right track, and that I'm making the right choices and decisions. Thank you for being my guardian angel, and for sending me the right people at the right time.

We love you and miss you, Jes. We wish you were still here with us.

Always and forever,
Carin

surviving spouse

March 26, 2009

Thinking of you and your family on your 4 year EOW.
I am sure so much has changed for them in their lives in 4 years. But one thing that never changes is the love that they have for you and the continually missing you.
May they be blessed and comforted each and every day is my hope and prayer.
With kind thoughts and concern for you.
Holley Orr wife of Detective Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service.

Time never diminishes respect or love. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace, Jesse and Semper Fi.

Carin, I hold you and the children in my heart's embrace today. I also wanted to say that of all the people who wish you happiness in your life, no one would want it more for his family that your beloved husband.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

March 25, 2009

4 years no way, just unbelieveable. You are still here in our hearts. Miss you Jesse

Anonymous

March 25, 2009

To Officer Jesse Erick Sollman, his family and his fellow officers with the Easton Police Separtment:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Jesse Sollman’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Sollman and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

March 25, 2009

Well pal, it's been four years... four long years since that horrible day and I still miss you just as much now as I did then. You know I'll be up to see you at the cemetery, as usual, and then off to dinner at the Roadhouse, our ritual. Things have been crazy here but I'm sure you know that already. Just keep smiling down on Carin, Savannah and Jacob as you've been. I haven't forgotten although at times it may seem that I have. Give Colton, TR and Taylor a big hug and kiss for me and stay away from my grandmother's cooking. Great woman, lousy cook. Until we can see one another again...

Nick
Friend

March 24, 2009

An old Irish Text, found in a Carmelite Monastery in Tallow, County Waterford, Ireland

Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped away into the next room.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way, which we always used.
Laugh as we always laughed, at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be the household word it always was.

Life means all that it ever ment.
It is the same as it ever was, there is no absolutely unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of your mind because I am out of your sight?
I am but waiting for you, for interval, somewhere very near,Just around the corner.

All is well. Nothing is passed, nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before, only better.
Infinitely happier, and forever, we will be one together, with Christ.

Anonymous

March 24, 2009

Thinking of you and your family on this 4th anniversary of you being called away from duty. You have been in the thoughts of your loved ones every day and no matter where they are, you remain in that special place in their hearts. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones, let them feel your presence so they know you are at their sides protecting them. I wish I had some magic words to comfort them, but there are none except that you are a true hero and heroes never die. You have not been forgotten.

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

March 23, 2009

Carin, Savannah and Jacob, It is nearing on four years that Jesse was shot and killed. It hardly seems possible that this much time has passed although for you all, I am sure it seems like eternity. Jacob is now almost twice as old as he was when this all happened and Savannah is now a little woman, not the little girl that Jesse left behind. And Carin, your life, your dreams forever were changed. Jesse certainly knew how to live, probably better than anyone, so I hope that somewhere, somehow, time has started to heal your pain and you have somehow been able to move forward. Jesse will always be in our memory, always, and I do hope and pray, that you have found peace.

Easton PD Wife

March 20, 2009