Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

“REMEMBER ME”
Law enforcement officers are, indeed, a special breed of people. Ask anyone on the street and they will tell you that they would not have our jobs for anything in the world. It takes something special to do what we do and at the same time be able to even contemplate retirement. We try to be optimists. Unfortunately, there are a few of us who will never make that date with retirement. By the very nature of our job, we are at risk everyday of losing our lives, either at the hand of some deranged individual or in some other situation that we, by virtue of our occupation, may be unable to avoid. Some people have recognized the hazardous duties we involve ourselves in, the risks we take, and the pride we take in accomplishing that job. There is National Law Enforcement Week, dedicated to us who gladly accept the responsibility of protecting the citizens in our respective jurisdictions. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day is dedicated to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. These are but a two examples of remembrances specifically for law enforcement personnel. Remembrances that come but once a year. We should remind fellow officers of another type of remembrance, one that will last a lifetime. Sooner or later, a doctor will pronounce us dead. It is inevitable. Regardless of whatever happens, death is the end we will all have to face.
“IT IS IN DEATH THAT WE CAN LIVE FOREVER”
Author Unknown

Jim Moore
New Orleans P.D., Retired

March 26, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Cpl. Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

March 26, 2005

I would just like to take this time to wish my condolences for the Sollman family. I am a correctional officer in Orlando Florida and when I hear about a tragedy like this it really hurts my heart. My prayers and best wishes are with the family.

Officer Brittany D. Moore
Orange County Corrections, Orlando, Florida

March 26, 2005

Officer Sollman,

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace

Officer M.Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

March 26, 2005

Rest in peace, brother. Thank you for your service to this country and your dedication to duty. You are a hero, not for the way in which you departed, but for the way in which you lived. Walk tall and proud as you take the journey to Paradise, for you have earned your place alongside all of the warriors of justice who have gone before you.

As you take your post, keep watch over all of those you leave behind and help them to find strength in each other and in the law enforcement family so they may forge ahead and face each day with courage, as you did. Let your family be proud to have been a part of you and helping to make you the man that you were. May your children grow up knowing that their Dad is a hero and let them strive to have your strength and integrity.

Also, help your brothers and sisters at the Easton PD to be strong. When the Almighty needs to call a warrior Home, He will decide how and when. There is a reason for the way in which we are called, although we may never understand. Trust in Him and have faith that you have been summoned to serve a greater good.

Pass the sword now. We will continue to carry it with honor, pride and integrity until we, too, are called to our eternal posts.

"...they will find the streets are guarded by UNITED STATES MARINES!"

Semper Fi and Godspeed!

A Squad
Woodbridge PD CT

March 26, 2005

To Jesse's family and fellow brothers and sisters, please know you are in our hearts and prayers daily. We will be there for you as you have for us.

Plumstead Twp PD Bucks County PA

March 26, 2005

thanks for your service - may you rest in peace.

March 26, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Sollman.

Rest in peace for your watch is over. Walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

March 26, 2005

I HAVE A HERO....

I have a Hero,
This person is one who gets dressed for work each day just like everyone else
I have a Hero,
Who kisses their spouse and children before they leave for work not knowing if they will return at the end of the day to hold them once again
I have a Hero,
Who must confort the scared, console the troubled, and protect even the gulity
I have a Hero,
Who arrives to a situation where a child has been killed and must remember that the suspect has "rights"
I have a Hero,
That puts on a uniform each day with a vow to Serve and Protect
I have a Hero,
Who was killed in the Line of Duty today, and with him a part of America died
I have a Hero,
Who goes by the name of Police Officer....

May God Bless all of Our Fallen Brothers and Sisters in Blue. While we honor the lives of those no longer with us.
-Your Brothers
Put-in-Bay Police
Ohio

Officer
Put-in-Bay Police Department

March 26, 2005

Rest in Peace Officer Sollman. We salute you for your service, honor your life, bravery and courage. You are now 10-42 Sir!

melissa smock
friend of Jake Laird EOW 8/18/04

March 26, 2005

Semper Fi, I see you at the gates soon
Marine.

Former U.S. Marine 8th tank bat. 4th.
Trooper J.E. Blanco Ret. (disabled in the line of duty May 2nd 1992.)

Trooper J.E. Blanco
Florida Highway Patrol

March 26, 2005

Farewell Brother. You served your country well. Rest now and we'll take it from here. Be assured your loved ones are not 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.

March 26, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, OFFICER SOLLMAN GO PATROL THE STREETS OF HEAVEN. MAY GOD BLESS THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT. W.M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

March 26, 2005

a peice of us wemt with you... :(

March 26, 2005

My family would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of P.O. Jesse Sollman. You're in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over all the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line everyday as they serve & protect their communities. Your job is a difficult one and we truly appreciate all you do. God bless each & everyone of you.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2-16-04

March 26, 2005

Rest in peace brother. We will always continue to fight the good fight.

#11
MPD

March 26, 2005

Rest in Peace...Semper Fi..

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

March 26, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE *** Sent to you by the father of Detective J.D.Koeppen, Raleigh North Carolina; Trooper D.C.Koeppen, New Jersey State Police and Patrolman A.M.Koeppen, Wilmington North Carolina.

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

March 26, 2005

This is a terrible tragedy. Jesse was a man who put it all out on the line everyday for the citizens of the City of Easton. He was truly a cop's cop. A man that gave you a great sense of security knowing he was out there. This is the saddest day for all of us here in the Lehigh Valley area. Our sincere condolences to Jesse's family and to his brother officers in the Easton Police Department. May God bless you and your family. Rest in peace brother.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

March 26, 2005