Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

almost 4 years to the day, we still remember you, keep us safe brother, RIP, gone but not forgotten!

Ptl. N. Cevasco
Rutgers PD - New Brunswick

December 13, 2009

I just realized that I have been in denial all this time until I spoke to Aunt Martha last night. I started to think about when we were growing up. When you use to do the robot or get upset with the rest of us kids. If we went too far, when knew you was going to take control. You always had a sense of humor that would leave us laughing with tears of joy. I was so happy and proud to be in school with you at Hoboken High. I knew I could never fill your integellience shoes even when I had the same teacher as you. So I worked hard to make sure my grades were good so my actions would leave a positive reflection or association with you. I remember at first you was going to be a doctor, then you went into the Marines and your final decision was to become a police officer. Your purpose in life was to protect and serve. We always knew within the family there was something special about you. I know you are working just as hard in heaven as you did here on earth because you always worked hard as a young man and your entire adulthood serving the lord which is the reason why your D/O/D was on Christmas Day the same day I lost my grandfather. I felt as thoug I had a double dosed sadden heart every year the holiday came around now I know the lord's message. Your new and final job is an angel and all I ask of you is to watch over my aunt who has been my other mother. Lift her sorrow, fill her with happiness, give her strenght, guide her and remove the criss cross path. Please, please show my sister and best friend Sonya that she can live her days here, let her know she is not alone, her words and thoughts are safe with me. If she is having a bad day hold her hand and have her dial my phone number. As for my brother Renaldo, it is my understanding, you lead him in the right direction and I ask you to give me an opportunity to communicate with him on a regular basis. As for my baby brother Kie, it is my understanding that he is the man of the family. I admire the you man you have turned him into and I adore him. As for my big sister and my aunt Jeannette, it is my understanding, that she is handling her business, thinking about driving west and I want you to fill the distance between us and help her drive here without your heavy speeding foot on the gas pedal. I have known you all of my life, I never imagined life without you nor Darlene and I will love my siblings forever. Donna.

Donna Keyes
sister/cousin/friend

July 17, 2009

shawn im 38 now not so little anymoe i miss you so much and i tell my kids all about there uncle we love you RIP

Toshe/kie
Brother

July 6, 2009

Hi. Shawn its 2009 and im still looking for our night gossip time. you are my best friend I love and miss you dearly. fatman got a baby girl and we named her sean. she is so bad. I will be happy. when that day come and I meet you down that long tunnel to rest. I no you will have a lot of jokes. this still makes me cry. but i can here your laughter. love you forever SHADOW

sonya badger
sister

June 30, 2009

Hi Shawn Im just writing to say Happy belated Birthday.
Oh no! I didnt forget.Ijust couldnt get to a computer because mine was down for awhile.Still loving you always,
Your cousin and Sister,Wondra

wondra middleton
cousin\sister

February 6, 2009

You are not forgotten.

Anonymous

February 4, 2009

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

January 18, 2009

Shawn, I tried to find that Winans cd this weekend and could not. I will and when I do, I will think of you. Christmas remembrance included thoughts of you and your partner Bobby all day and I will admit that it was dreary. It does not take away from the celebration of your lives and the fruit that you bore while you were on earth. Yes, you bore alot of fruit and I can only hope to live as happily as you. You had laid out a firm foundation and reflection of the light that GOD gave you and I am so proud to have known you. You were an angel and you will be missed forever. Your purpose will live on in the hearts that you have touched and your sleep will be peaceful in Heaven. Do not worry about us down here. The GOD who has you has us also. Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
Carla

carla
family and friend

December 28, 2008

I was working the night I heard the Jersey City PD call go out for an officer down and my heart sank. I sit here reflecting upon that day three years ago and hope that you watch over my two pals that work on the west side of the Hudson, one in the South and one in the Wset District. Look out for them and the rest of JCPD. From your brother to your east. RIP

PO Ari Maas
NYPD

December 25, 2008

hi shawn
its been awhile since the last message, but i am still thinking about you.its about to be that time again and i want you to know that you will not be forgotten by me. i love you eventhough your in heaven now.as christmas begins to approach us i pray that we will continue to have the strength to make it through this holiday season. so just know that you are still in my heart.loving you forever,Wondra

wondra middleton
cousin/sister

December 8, 2008

shawn just saying hi and missing you you are missed by a lot of loved ones take care bro miss you

robert andrade
old frend

December 3, 2008

Dearest Shawn,
Today, I thought of you as I have always. I cried for the first time since your passing. I did not the first time because I tried to put on a front. I simply googled your name and the tears began to flow. I miss you. I will never forget the last time that I saw you in Massachusetts and we were tripping out over the Winans Brother's cassette that they did "live" in Carnegie Hall. I lost that cassette but I'm gonna get it next time. I have dreamed about you over the last couple of years. You were happy!!!! Your Mom, she is strong. I cannot imagine losing two children so tragically and not be in an institution. She is so proud of you as she always have been. I know GOD and HE is awesome. HE makes no mistake. Your partner is just as honorable as you and I hope that youy guys are keeping each other company. Your life was not in vain. I miss you and I wish you peace in your life that exists now. Please visit my dreams soon. It has been awhile since I saw you the last time.
Carla

CARLA

July 25, 2008

Hi Shawn, just writing to let you know that I am still thinking of you. You will always be missed and loved by me. Your loving cousin,Wondra

wondra middleton
cousin,sister

April 13, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

February 28, 2008

dear Shawn, just writing to say Happy Birthday.May your celebration continue to be one of joy and peace.Loving you always, Wondra.

wondra middleton
cousin/sister

January 24, 2008

Two years later, its still unreal that you're gone, keep us safe while we work, until we meet again. You won't be forgotten!

Officer
Rutgers University

December 24, 2007

dear shawn, two years has quickly approached us since the horrifying news of your death.however,the time has passed and you would think that by now the pain would have lessoned,but to no avail its still as great today as its always been. I miss you so much.Shawn I love you forever.Now may your Christmas in Heaven be a time of rest and celebration for all of your hard work and all of your labor here on earth.And to all of our family,continue to love and respect each other as Shawn did to everyone.Let the love and joy that he shared be our strength that continues to bind us all together in love and hope.So lets celebrate the remaining of our time together and be assured that Shawn is at peace and wishing all of us the very best.Lets make this time for aunt martha happy and hopeful. your loving sister and cousin,wondra middleton

wondra middleton
sister and cousin

December 24, 2007

Shawn,

A year has passed since you gave your all, along with Brother Robert Nguven. You are gone but not forgotten by your Brothers and Sisters in Blue. May you rest in Peace.

Det. Tim Dowd, Retired
Jersey City POlice Department

December 24, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your 16 years of service

VanDenBerghe
Manchester, NH

December 23, 2007

i will always r3m3mb3r him caus3 h3 was lik3 a fath3r and broth3r to m3

joshua romero
godson/friend/family

December 17, 2007

The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 12, 2007

shawn, so much has happened. I miss you I wish you were here and i could here your thoughts, the funny thing is some time i can what you would say in many situations. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!! Its almost x-mas again and the pain is real. we all feel guilt if we celebrate x-mas.... its just to soon. shawn your always in my thoughts. I feel that your finally able to rest. I wonder if I can rest my thoughts. I feel better about the bridge since it named after you. and i never thought that this would happen. Im now proud to cross it. thats a miracle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sonya badger
sister

December 1, 2007

Hey Shawn its not a day that goes by i dont think of you.I remember racing to the kitchen to see who was goin to get cereal first and you always won (cheater)I let my kids know how special of a person ther uncle was and how much love you shared. mama hurts alot but she knows your in a better place.everyday i try to follow in your steps but its hard you know. thanks for the lessons in life I KOVE YOU BRA. P.S. bug is still retarded as ever and i can beat him racing love kie

TOSHE FORD
LIL BROTHER

November 28, 2007

hey shawn i am trying to set up a trip to go out there to jersey so see you so when i know i will let u know hope its soon like dec or jan haveing 5 kids u know its hard to go but i need to go and see you well shawn i have to go now but i will wright u soon

robert andrade
old frend

November 7, 2007

I've been trying to remember, but I can't remember you ever being mad at anyone. I'm still waiting on my trip to Atlantic City you promised me. Oh, Aunt Martha took me. I'm also still waiting on our race. You were suppose to race me running backwards. I still think I would have won.
I Love YOU!
Bug

James Frazier Jr. (Bug)
Cousin

October 28, 2007