Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Jason Oliff, and the Brazoria County Sheriff's Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Deputy Oliff, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

December 6, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

December 6, 2005

To the men and women of the Brazoria S.O. my heart felt and deepest sympathies. To the friends, family and coworkers of Deputy Oliff you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you rest in peace Hero.

P.O. II R.T. Flynn
Lynchburg P.D. VA

December 6, 2005

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

December 6, 2005

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

December 6, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Camillus Police Department, our deepest sympathy's to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Jason Oliff. Rest in Peace Brother, we now have the Watch.

PBA
Town of Camillus Police Department, NY

December 6, 2005

D. Sheriff Oliff..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE..BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a dpd
detroit, mi

December 6, 2005

Rest easy, Brother; you will never be forgotten. Lay down your burdens-we've got the watch, now.
Sgt. Barb Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN USA

December 6, 2005

I am so sorry that we have lost another great officer. We just laid to rest great officer. Deputy Oliff will be in a great place patroling the streets of Heaven. My prayers are with the family, friends and co workers of Deputy Oliff. Go on and keep doing your jobs in Memory of him. Deputy Oliff, I did not know you at all, but i am thankful for you doing your job. REST IN PEACE.

Brandon Isham, PSC I
Fort Worth Police Department, TX

December 6, 2005

May our Brother Dep. Sheriff Oliff in peace, and may God give his family, loved ones, and co-workers the strength to carry on.

Pol. Insp. Josef Zueger
City of Bienne Police (Suisse)

December 6, 2005

R.I.P. BROTHER. WATCH OVER US FROM ABOVE BRO. YOUR WATCH IS OVER DOWN HERE. WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. THX FOR A JOB WELL DONE. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!!!

SAMUEL L. DIGBY #7918 POLICE OFFICER
DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, DALLAS,TX

December 6, 2005

Rest in peace! We will take your watch from here.

December 6, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Jason Oliff, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

December 5, 2005

Yet again another colleague has made the ultimate sacrifice. My thoughts are with Dep Sheriff's Oliff's family, friends and colleagues.
His family in Law Enforcement across the world will remember him.

PC Dave STUBBS
Staffordshire Police, England

December 5, 2005

Deputy Oliff,
I will always remember you. You were a funny person to be around. You always put a smile on my face. You have this unforgetable smile i will never forget. When i was down you would always cheer me up.. I'm glad I got to know you. I will always remember you coming into my store getting your cotton candy Big League Chew.
To your Fiancee, my heart and prayers go out to you. Just remember he will always be with you. He's looking down on you right now. Keep your head up and know that he wouldn't want to see you cry or be sad. Remember the good things yall shared.
Jason you were one brave man. You gave your own life to protect others. I will always remember you. You are a hero.
Just remember the good die young, and we shall meet again in a better place.
Your safe now..
To everyone else keep your heads up and be strong for his fiancee, family, and yourselves.
May he rest in peace.

Jamie

December 5, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO, DEPUTY OLIFF YOU DIED A HERO..GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD. TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY GOD BLESS YOU..

R.I.P. BROTHER

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

December 5, 2005

Three times in less than a month we see a fellow Texas Peace Officer on this memorial. One is too many, three is almost unbearable. While Texas is a very big state, tragic losses such as this make it much smaller. Words cannot express the loss that cops everywhere, epecially here in Texas are feeling.

To Jason's family and friends, please accept out heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Howard L Hawbaker
Palmview Police Department
Palmview, Texas

Ofcr Howard L Hawbaker
Palmview Police Department

December 5, 2005

Deputy Sheriff Oliff,
I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Brazoria County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

December 5, 2005

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY, TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY AND TODAY IS A GIFT.

DEPUTY OLIFF, YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. I SALUTE YOU! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FIANCE, FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. YOU DID NOT LOSE YOUR LIFE, YOU GAVE IT IN SERVICE TO OTHERS. A TRUE HERO INDEED.

THOSE CLOSE TO THIS HERO, PLEASE TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT I, ALONG WITH MANY OTHERS ACROSS THIS LAND, GRIEVE WITH YOU. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

JIM SWEENEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

December 5, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Brazoria County S.O.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Bryan Laurie
Haltom City P.D

December 5, 2005

To the family/friends and co-workers of Deputy Oliff. Know that the thoughts and prayers of the NWPOA are with you. Lean on each other during this time and know that the Thin Blue Line is stronger because of people like Deputy Oloff.

Cst. Sweet (President)
New Westminster Police Officers Association

December 5, 2005

Rest in peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Shaun McCready
Altoona (PA) Police Department

December 5, 2005

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20

To Jason's fiancee, my heart goes out to you. I pray to God that He will carry you, hold your hand, and walk with you as you work through this tragedy.

To Jason's co-workers, God bless each of you for your willingness to sacrifice your lives so that others may live in safety

To Jason's family, God be with you. I'm sorry that you had to lose Jason at all, let alone in such a tragic way at such a young age.

He will never be forgotten...May God lead the families, wives, husbands, co-workers, loved ones, etc of all the fallen soldiers to this site to be reassured that these men and women will never be forgotten or underappreciated.

Thank you, God bless, and be safe this holiday season

LEO fiancee
LMPD, Kentucky

December 5, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To the family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends in law enforcement, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Deputy Oliff, we salute you. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

December 5, 2005

All your brother's and sister's nationwide will never forget you...GOD bless you...

Police Officer Bret Bodell
Columbus Div. of Police Columbus,Ohio

December 5, 2005