Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jeff miss you so much! <3
Jeff was my sensei for about 7 years in WV for his beloved Arnis (martial art), he guided us all, all his students, with care and devotion and a passion for Arnis… we even traveled with Jeff to Michigan State for multiple trainings with Remy Presas the founder of Arnis and they were amazing times.
Jeff took me from white belt almost to my black before he moved to Florida… miss you so much sensei! And friend!! Eric Davis and all of us miss you every day!! Thank you for your service and peace and light on your family always.

Jennifer Bell (Ramsey then)
Student of Jeff’s - now DHHR, WV

September 26, 2022

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice are always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

January 27, 2021

Every year on this date I pray for you and your family along with celebrating my son's birthday who was born 1/26/2006 at WCH. I pray you are resting in peace, I pray that your family is succeeding and living life to the fullest, I pray for those you touched thru the gift of donation and I pray justice is served to the fullest extent.

Jane Fox

January 26, 2021

Uncle Jeff,
There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. Love and miss you.

Robert wroten
Nephew

December 14, 2020

Happy birthday Daddy I miss you. So much has happened and I wish I could talk to you and the more things that happen makes every year more painful. You’ve got two beautiful grandsons that Mimi is doing so wonderful with and I got married. He’s a wonderful man, you’d love him I just know it. I just want to hug you one more time and here your voice telling me you’re here. I love you. I think of you every day and I wear my necklace every day to keep you close. I miss you I wish we could see you again.

Kelsie
Daughter

November 10, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage, sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

January 27, 2020

It will soon be 15 years since your watch ended and I still remember that day as if it were yesterday. Walking into the prison and hearing that one of our own has been shot by an inmate at the hospital was so surreal. The fear and anger that flowed through every officer that day was almost uncontrollable. Even the inmates were quiet that day like they were afraid that one little sound would set us off. I was in the last gang related class that you taught for the academy and your memory was so fresh in my mind. You were funny, intelligent, kind, and informative while filling us with information that could save each and every one of us. Then, not even a month later, you were gone. Your memory will always stay in my mind and heart. Rest In Peace, brother.

Anonymous
MCI-H

January 2, 2020

Jeff was my instructor at the West Virginia Corrections Academy and you couldn't find a better man. I was saddened when I heard about this right after it happened - I was actually in shock because I knew of no one better at self defense than he was. RIP my friend and teacher.

John Derossett
Preston County Sheriff's Department (formerly)

December 21, 2018

Jeff, been awhile since anyone was on here. As I said I didn't know u but was always with you in sprit as I am with all Correctional Officer. Rest in peace my brother and you an your family are in my prayers.

Captain Jimmy Dietsch , retired
Md DOC

April 16, 2018

You are a hero my brother....rest in peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
N.Y.P.D.

January 27, 2017

It's been 11 years Jeff but you're not forgotten. Just easy my friend.

Associate Warden Craig Roberts
WVDOC, Co-worker and friend

January 27, 2017

i can't believe its been 10 years...it's all gone by so fast. we all love and miss you dad and never forget you. the prison had an amazing memorial back in january, and we all remembered and told stories of different memories we all had of you and celebrated how you lived your life. even though i was little i have so many great memories of you and have gotten to hear many more and learn about you from other people. we all love and miss you, and i know one day me and you will get together up there and get to know more of the person you were and still are and i know you watch over us all. you're never forgotten. love u daddy-yo <3

kaylee kat

May 4, 2016

I worked with Jeff at Mount Olive Correctional Complex in West Virginia. He was willing to help anybody with anything and willing to explain why we do the things we do. When he went to become an instructor at our Corrections Academy we at MOCC lost a diligent Correctional Officer but the West Virginia Division of Corrections became stronger due to his diligence in training. Jeff, my friend you are still missed.

Charles Crowder
WV Div. of Corrections

February 14, 2016

10 years today buddy. Can't believe it. They had a big ceremony at the prison today. Hopefully you can see how many of us still remember and miss you greatly.

Acting Lieutenant
Roxbury Correctional Inst.

January 27, 2016

Although I never met Officer Wroten his untimely death reminds me how precious life is everyday. Today my son celebrates his 10th birthday. He was born at WCH the day Officer Wroten was shot there. As quickly as life starts it can stop. My husband would tell me how he would leave our room of happiness and walk out seeing the family crying in pain and it would break his heart. Not a birthday goes by I do not say a prayer for this man and his family. Bless you all and RIP Jeff Wroten.

Jane Fox

January 26, 2016

Soon it will have been 10 years...an entire decade...since you've been gone. You are remembered every day and our girls are strong, confident, and independent young women now who honor your memory with pride.

Tracey (Wroten) Macher
former spouse

January 7, 2016

Just wanted to say I miss you! I can't believe it has been 9 years since last we spoke. I think of you every day when I enter the institution and pass your memorial. I know when I see your smiling face that you are with us all.

Sgt. Robert A. Weeks
MD DPSCS; Friend

January 27, 2015

It's been 9 years..... Dont seem that long ago going through the heart ache but seems like forever since we have seen you. Miss you!!!

Jamie
Niece

January 27, 2015

Continued prayers for your family, friends, and fellow officers. You'd be proud of your girls.

Dep. Sean Kille
MD COPS / Wicomico Co. Sheriff

January 27, 2015

He's watching over you always so live your life to the fullest and honor your father by being the amazing person I know that you are. Your dad is a true hero, because of his sacrifice no one else at the hospital was hurt.

"The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are as bold as a lion."

God bless you and your family

Julius
N/A

June 16, 2014

He was my father and I miss him terribly.

Kelsie Wroten
Daughter

May 30, 2014

Jeff and Family, its been a while since I was here. Jeff you are in my thoughts and prayers and the family as well. I retired in 1996.

Jimmy Dietsch, Retired Captain
Last Post was Brockbridge Correctional Faclity

May 3, 2014

I keep Officer Wroten in my prayers and his family as well. I also keep in my prayers every officer that enters every prison or jail every day. I retired in 1996 but the prison never leaves me to this day. God Speed

Jimmy Dietsch, last assignment BCF in Jessup

Captain Jimmy Dietsch, Retired
Division of Correction

January 27, 2014

Miss you and think of you every day Jeff!! Can't believe that it has been so long, seems like just yesterday since I last saw you in the front lobby.

Sgt. Robert Weeks
Roxbury Correctional Institution

January 27, 2014

Its been 8 years today since you crossed over. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you. You are missed so much. Thank you again for your sacrifice. I love you Uncle Jeff.

Rob Wroten
nephew

January 27, 2014