Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Joe Caragiulo
Miami Police (retired)

April 1, 2005

My heart goes out to the Sollman family. I did not know Jesse but have heard what a wonderful husband, father, friend and cop he was. May he rest in peace and never be forgotten.

God Bless.

Friend of a Lieutenant

April 1, 2005

Even though i never met Jesse,nor his family,it saddened me deeply when I heard what happened. My heart goes out to Carin and her children,and the Easton Police Department...God Bless all of you. Rest in peace Jesse.

Lynn Gilbert
Easton,Pa

April 1, 2005

Although I did not know Officer Sollman, I've cried every day since I heard the terrible news, not only for Jesse, Carin and their 2 children, but for the entire Police Department of the City of Easton. To all who knew him, my heart breaks for you, for the rough, long horrible road you all have ahead of you. But my heart also breaks for the other officer involved who has a more tougher road ahead of him. We'll never know exactly why God made this to happen to each and every one of you that knew him- I guess God just needed a Guardian Angel Police Officer up in heaven, and called Jesse home to take care of the task. You will all be in my hearts and in my prayers for eternity. God Bless all of you.

Jamie Eisel
resident of Palmer Twsp., Pa

April 1, 2005

Our prayers go out to the family.

wife of a Statie
PSP

April 1, 2005

God Bless Officer Sollman,his families and the Easton Police Department.You will be missed by ALL and forgotten by NONE! Rest In Peace Brother and watch over us all !

Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office , Louisville Kentucky

April 1, 2005

I am a Philadelphia Highway Patrolman who had the distinguished honor to be part of the escort for P/O Jesse Sollman. I am part of the Motorcycle Drill team who helped P/O Sollman go to his final resting place. I wish the family my deepest sympathy and hope that someday they find peace. We have lost a fine police officer and now he will protect the Heavens above.
My prayers go out to his co-workers and friends, that they have all the support they need thru this sad time.

P/O William C. Postowski
Philadelphia Highway Patrol

April 1, 2005

God bless you and your family.

Police Officer
Houston Police Department

April 1, 2005

In the time I got to know Jesse, he became like a brother to me. If Jesse liked you, you knew it..... if I was standing alone, and the whole world was looking to crucify me, Jesse would have still been there, standing by my side, & covering my back! As he would have for ANY of his friends and family. He really seemed like a rock. An immovable object. He seemed bigger than life itself. I could have gone to Jesse for anything, & he'd have been there. He was a brother, a friend, a counselor, and teacher. I felt glad just to have known him and to have been part of his life. He definitely took a piece of me with him, and he will NEVER be forgotten! May God bless Jesse, Carin, and his entire family.

Ptlm. Mike Calabrese
Palmer Twsp., PA

April 1, 2005

To the family,friends and co-workers of Ofc.Sollman,we are so sorry for your tragic loss.We all hurt when we lose a brother or sister officer.You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Cpl. David Hazlett
Berry Hill P.D./Nashville,Tn.

April 1, 2005

Just this past Thursday we were joking around in the station poking fun at each other as we always did and the next day you were gone. I still cannot believe you won't be there when I get back to work. I miss you, but your smile and laughter will stay with me forever. Rest easy knowing we are here for your family with you guiding us from above. Goodbye brother.

Officer Sean Molony
Easton Police Department

April 1, 2005

Carin,
I know this is the hardest thing imaginable for you and your family to be going through. Unfortunately, you will feel this pain for a very long time.

It is important that you know Jesse will always be with you in more ways than you realize. No matter what you do or where you go, Jesse will always be there in one form or another.

I lost someone very close to me 10 years ago in a similar accident. To this day, at certain times, I feel his presence as you will feel Jesse's. He will always be with you.

Your family is in my prayers... God bless you and God bless Jesse.

Lt. Cmdr. JTP

March 31, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Jesse E. Sollman and the Easton Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Jesse... 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 & Pook - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

March 31, 2005

May God bless and keep you and your family.
Rest in peace, brother..........

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

March 31, 2005

May your family find peace and strength in this time of need. Surround yourself with those you love and remember that he gave himself for those he has never met and faithfully protected us everyday without knowing what was to come. Know that he will continue to protect all of us. Keep the memories alive and know that he will never leave you and you will see him again. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lauren
Neice of Dep Tim Dunn EOW 10/29/04

March 31, 2005

ALL of our Officers, Both Civilian and Military, mourn the loss of Officer Jesse E. Sollman. Our thoughts and prayers are with his Family, Police Family and Friends.

Officer
NAVAL WEAPONS STATION, CHARLESTON, SC

March 31, 2005

You served your country well in our beloved Marine Corps, and then extended that service to the citizens of Easton. You will always be remembered by you fellow law enforcement brother as well as all U.S. Marines you have left behind. Semper Fi, Marine

Former Marine/ Current Deputy

March 31, 2005

"As we mourned together the great loss, we became a family. As we cried tears of grief, we became one soul. As we retell with pride of the sacrifice of heros, we became one people."

Jesse life and commitment has strongly touched an entire community and will truly be missed.
Peace to all.

Beth Orchulli
sister of Lt. MJO

March 31, 2005

There is no way to trully express my sorrow for your loss. I can only say that your service to others will always be remembered. As a fellow law enforcement officer and brother Marine I mourn your passing but know that as long as your memory is with us you will never die. God bless you and your family.

SGT. BUDDY KLEPPER
VOLUSIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, DELAND, FLORIDA

March 31, 2005

Words do not explain this..........
the "eschelon" needs to step up!......rest easy Jesse!......your watch is over.

Officer
Kentucky PD

March 31, 2005

Rest in Peace Jesse, you left this life way too soon.

The City of Easton, your law enforcement brother's and sister's and the entire Lehigh Valley share in your family's loss and will not forget about you or them in their time of need.

You are truly a class act my brother!

May God Bless you, your family and friends.

Fred Schoenenberger, PA State Constable
PA State Constable's Office Wilson Borough

March 30, 2005

To Jesse's wife....

I am so sorry for your loss. As police officers wives, we know in our minds that due to the nature of our husbands jobs that there is always this horrible possibility. At no time can our hearts ever be prepared to actually deal with this type of tragedy. There are no words that I or anyone else can say to comfort you. I just want you to know that my prayers are with you and my heart aches for what you are going through. Your children will most definitely grow up to be proud of their father and live with his courage and strength inside of them.

God Bless You All!

Wife of APD Srgt

March 30, 2005

To all the officers of Easton PD and Jesse Sollman's family you have my greatest sympathy.

EMT Sandra Brotzman
Suburban EMS

March 30, 2005

My sympathies to you, your wife and children and also to your department family. May you rest in peace.

LEO Wife

March 30, 2005

WHAT IS A COP?

Cops are human ( believe it or not) just like the rest of us. They come in both sexes but mostly male. They also come in various sizes. This sometimes depends on whether you are looking for one or trying to hide something. However, they are mostly big.

Cops are found everywhere-on land, on the sea, in the air, on horses, in cars, sometimes in your hair. In spite of the fact that "you can't find one when you want one", they are usually there when it counts most. The best way to get one is to pick up the phone.

Cops deliver lectures, babies, and bad news. They are required to have the wisdom of Solomon, the disposition of a lamb and muscles of steel and are often accused of having a heart to match. He's the one who rings the door-bell, swallows hard and announces the passing of a loved one; then spends the rest of the day wondering why he ever took such a "crummy" job.

On TV, a cop is an oaf who couldn't find a bull fiddle in a telephone booth. In real life he's expected to find a little blond boy "about so high" in a crowd of a half million people. In fiction, he gets help from private eyes, reporters, and who-dun-it fans." In real life, mostly all he gets from the public is "I didn't see nuttin'."

When he serves a summons, he's a monster. If he lets you go, he's a doll. To little kids, he's either a friend or a bogeyman, depending on how the parents feel about it. He works "around the clock", split shifts, Sundays and holidays, and it always kills him when a joker says. "Hey tomorrow is Election Day, I'm off, let's go fishing" (that's the day he works 20 hours).

A cop is like the little girl, who, when she was good, was very, very good, but, when she was bad, was horrid. When a cop is good, "he's getting paid for it." When he makes a mistake, "he's a grafter, and that goes for the rest of them too." When he shoots a stick-up man he's a hero, except when the stick-up man is "only a kid, anybody coulda seen that."

Lots of them have homes, some of them covered with ivy, but most of them covered with mortgages. If he drives a big car, he's a chiseler; a little car, "who's he kidding?" His credit is good; this is very helpful, because his salary isn't. Cops raise lots of kids; most of them belong to other people.

A cop sees more misery, bloodshed, trouble, and sunrises than the average person. Like the postman, cops must also be out in all kinds of weather. His uniform changes with the climate, but his outlook on life remains about the same: mostly a blank, but hoping for a better world.

Cops like days off, vacations, and coffee. They don't like auto horns, family fights, and anonymous letter writers. They have unions, but they can't strike. They must be impartial, courteous, and always remember the slogan "At your service." This is sometimes hard, especially when a character reminds him, "I'm a taxpayer, I pay your salary."

Cops get medals for saving lives, stopping runaway horses, and shooting it out with the bandits (once in a while his widow gets the medal). But sometimes, the most rewarding moment comes when, after some small kindness to an older person, he feels the warm hand clasp, looks into grateful eyes and hears, "Thank you and God bless you."

Officer David Carroll
Choctaw Oklahoma

March 30, 2005