Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Yes, Jeff. That's right. Lieutenant. None of this would have been possible without having someone like you beleive in me. Thankyou. I know that you are still watching over me, because I still sometimes hear your voice when I walk through the academy....

Lieutenant P Nery
Maryland Division of Corrections- MCIH

January 10, 2014

Jeff, looks like its been awhile since someone gave a reflection. I didnt know u but that dont matter. I still think about what happened to you and ur family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.

Captain Jimmy Dietsch, Retired 1996

Captain Jimmy Dietsch, Tactical Commande
Maryland Division of Correction

June 14, 2013

Over 7 years have passed now and you are still in our hearts and are honored and remembered each and every day. Our girls are wonderful young women and I know you're watching over them.

Tracey Macher
former spouse

May 9, 2013

Hey Jeff,
It's been seven years & much has happened but when it comes to this morning & its events it seems like only yesterday. And I will never forget your rambling gait, round shaved head, broad smirk like friendly smile that earned you the nickname of ‘Shrek’ from John Hays! I also remember a tap of fists in greeting with those massive ham-hock sized fists. But most of all Jeff, I will never forget your integrity, morality, & your Godliness! I consider it a privilege to not only have known you & I thank God every day that He allowed us to become such close friends! I thank Him for the few short years, months & days that He allowed you & me to spend together. Thank you ‘Shrek’ for being you! I miss ya & love ya!
Russ

Russell A Hess CO II (Retired)
RCI MD DOC

January 26, 2013

Another birthday. We love and miss you so much. I know where you are and I know what you are doing. I know you are aware of all the changes in our lives. I'm sure these six years are a blink of an eye for you. I guess they have to be long for us so we have time to heal. It is a long process but one we work at. We love you!

KWP
Sister

November 10, 2012

Just thinking of you again.

David Nicholson
School-Mate & Friend

October 23, 2012

R.I.P. Shrek

C/O Battle

September 29, 2012

My name is Melissa Ross I worked at WCH I came in the morning officer Wroten was shot and I was there the morning he was wheeled past me to go to the OR for organ donation. I continued working at WCH until 2010. I now work for WMC. I still to this day can not go in a room with a guard and not cry. But I have always wondered how his wife is and how her health turned out. I have never forgotten or the kids I saw come into the ICU that day to say goodbye. I have always questioned how they were and how his wife was. I was happy to find this site so that I could reach out to her and to hear she was ok. I didnt know your husband but I have never forgotten and your children have been in my memory every day. To the children I want you know that your dad past as a hero doing one of the most difficult jobs I know.

Melissa Ross former employee WCH

June 2, 2012

Hey Shrek;
I think about you often. Miss ya big time! Carol & I moved to the St Louis, MO area. That's where the parent's of the little girl that Carol baby sits is from. We 1st met them in Aiken, SC, then they moved backed to their home town of St Louis. They asked us to move with them so Carol could continue to baby sit their daughter and any other little ones that might come along. You'd love Elaina, she's soooooo cute!

Russell A Hess CO II
Roxbury Correctional Inst / MD DoC

March 5, 2012

Uncle Jeff, Its hard to believe that it has been 6 yrs tomorrow since this all happened. The pain never gets any easier. I think of you alot and remember our times in Myrtle Beach, coming to see you. I talk to Christian weekly and I think you be proud of the man that he has turned into. We talk about you alot. I miss you and love you always!! Keep watching over us.

Robert Wroten
Nephew

January 25, 2012

Jeff, Happy 5-0 !! Love you so much!!

KWP
Sister

November 10, 2011

Hi Jeff;
It's been 5 long years, but as your sister said, 'The number seems so large when it still feels this close'. I miss the many hours we spent in conversation, sharing each others problems, our innermost thoughts & beliefs. And Jeff above all else I miss your words of encouragement & the sharing of faith & our love for God! RIP Shrek!

R.A.Hess CO II (Retired)
R.C.I. (Friend)

January 28, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the fifth anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered for your selfless and distinquished service to our country in the aftermath of 9/11. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 27, 2011

Uncle Jeff, It don't seem like 5 years already. You are thought about all the time and talked about much. We miss you very much!!!! Keep watching over us, love you.

Jamie Wroten
Niece

January 26, 2011

Jeff, it is hard to believe that five years have gone by without you here. I know you are watching over us. A lot of things have changed and a lot of things are still the same. But everything is different without you. Your perspective was unique. Your thoughts and opinions mattered and they are missed. We love you!

KWP
Sister

January 26, 2011

5 years ago today you spent your last day on earth... we make sure the girls remember all the wonderful details of that day, right down to you disco dancing in the kitchen with them before you went home to go to work. Life has never been the same without you... it never will be. You are missed everyday. Our girls are growing up to be wonderful young women. I know you would be so proud of them.

Tracey Wroten
former spouse

January 25, 2011

Think of you often. Miss you.

Robin M.
Friend

January 20, 2011

Merry Christmas Jeff! Wish you were here with us. I know you are watching over us. We love you!!

KWP
Sister

December 25, 2010

Happy Birthday Jeff!
You are missed every day. We love you!

KWP
Sister

November 9, 2010

I can't believe it's been 4 years since you were taken from us. Our girls are growing up so fast. There's not a day goes by I don't wish you were here for them! Your brothers and sisters have been so good to us and have become such a large part of our life. We're truly blessed. I hope wherever you are, you feel the love and know you are remembered each and every day!

Tracey Wroten

February 23, 2010

Jeff,
It is hard to believe that four years have passed. So much is still fresh. I love and miss you.

KWP
Sister

January 26, 2010

Happy Holidays Dad.
Things are goin alright these days, I'm really starting to do good things with my life. I love and Miss You so much.
I hope I'm making you proud.
Christian

Son- Christian Petry

December 29, 2009

Merry Christmas Jeff! We love you and miss you! You are always in our thoughts.

KWP
Sister

December 25, 2009

Hey Uncle Jeff,
I know ive never really talked to you.
and if I have I was just a baby and you probley had no idea what I was trying to tell you. Ive learnded alot about from the family and we have a thing in the house in glass with alot of stuff about you and everything. I still miss you though. Coles here, and named right after you ! (: I cant want to see the girls and christian again ! Myself and everyone loves and misses you dearly.

Montana
Great Neice

November 17, 2009

Happy Birthday Jeff! I love you! You are in my thoughts daily.

KWP
Sister

November 10, 2009