Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our daughters are growing up tall and strong... you would be proud!

Tracey

September 3, 2007

What a beautiful family you left behind, Officer Wroten. Joys and sorrows are woven fine, and I had the privilege of laughing and crying with them during COPS Kids Camp last week. Your family is proud of you, and you would be proud of the way they are struggling to move on doing the best they can. Watch over all of us, and give us strength; it won't be long until we'll all be together again.

Miss Mary
Friend of family

August 9, 2007

Uncle Jeff,
I've got to spend this past week with the girls and Christian. It was great, they are great kids and so loving. I hate that I have to leave and there spending another week here. I'm going to miss them. But I wanted to tell you, you have 5 wonderful kids.
I Love You!
Jamie

Jamie
Neice

July 16, 2007

Jeff,
Today is Independence Day. I wore your shirt to the parade. This year I didn't cry when the local DOC float passed by. I stood with my head up and pride in my heart.
We love you and miss you so much.

KWP
Sister

July 4, 2007

Jeff your friends in Florida miss you. We salute you and the contributions you have given to this profession over the years. We have fond memories of your time with us and the way you touched our lives. We would like to send our condolences to the family and friends.

Senior Prison Inspector Art Rountree
Fla. Dept. of Corrections

June 26, 2007

You gave no one a last farwell,
Nor ever said good-bye.
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
A million times I will miss you.
A million times I will cry.
If love alone could have saved you,
You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place,
no one else can fill.
It broke my heart to lose you,
but you didn't go alone,
for part of me went with you,
the day God took you home.
We will meet again someday
I know in a better place.
I thank god he made you a part of my life,
While you were here on Earth.

June 23, 2007

Happy late Fathers day, I got to spend Fathers Day with uncle Larry, I was out working on the road with him. That was fun!! Love and Miss you!!!

Jamie

June 19, 2007

Think about you everyday!!! Love you!!!!

jamie

June 19, 2007

I want to thank all the wonderful people from MD COPS and all the different agencied that have supported the MD DOC. We had the unreal tragedy of losing two special officers last year. We have never been touched by tragedy and wickedness like this before. You all have taken us into your hearts and shown us love and support that we never knew existed.
Police Week was very busy and filled with mixed emotions. We could not have gotten through it all without you all from MD COPS. You are special people and I believe that God has given you a calling to serve these families. May he continue to bless you in your work.
On behalf of RCI and all of Jeff's friends, thank you all very much. For all that have prayed for Jeff's family we thank you as well. These reflections are touching and comforting. Bless you all!

Captain Mark Martin
RCI-friend and co worker

May 25, 2007

Goodnight, love you!

May 22, 2007

Officer Wroten will be sadly missed by all, including this officer who attended the West Virginia Corrections Academy where Officer Wroten was one of my instructors. My condolences to his family, he truly was a special person.

Correctional Officer R. Bowen
Federal bureau of Prisons

May 22, 2007

Jeff,
I had the honor of meeting your daughters Katherine, Kelsie, Chloe, Kaylee and your sister at National Police Week this year. What wonderful girls they all are. Katherine and I had fun playing basketball in the hotel lobby and parking lot. Many wonderful people are looking after your family. Paul said "Rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn". Romans 12:15

God bless, Chaplain John
Oregon COPS/Tillamook County SO

Chaplain John Elms
Oregon COPS/Tillamook County SO

May 20, 2007

Uncle Jeff, I know you are always watching over us. But we need you to hold our hand right now.

May 19, 2007

Love and miss you so much!!!!

May 17, 2007

Dedicated to Officer Jeffery Wroten,

I would like to send my condolences to Officer Wroten, his family and friends. I am a Police Officer in Long Branch, NJ and I will be ridding in this year's Police Unity tour. The tour starts from New Jersey and ends at the memorial in Washington DC. Myself and other ridders form this state will ride in the tour for our fellow Officer's who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Jeff, I will be riding this year and years to come in your name and honor. Even though we never met, I can see what a wonderful Officer and person you were by the many inspiring reflections left here about you. Rest in Peace Kevin, and know that they are Officer's all over the country who believe your a true Hero!

Patrolman Lance Fanning
Long Branch Police Department

April 20, 2007

Jeff,
It has been over a year now and you are not forgotten. I remember you every day. I will never forget you or your fantastic attitude and love for the job. I will follow this through to the end. Rest in peace.

Co-Worker
Maryland DOC

April 11, 2007

Officer Wroten, his family and friends,

I just found out today that I have the honor of riding for you in the Police Unity Tour this year. Your dedication and hardwork will never be forgotten.

-Ofc. A.Fulbright

PO II Amy Fulbright
Metro Nashville Police Department

March 4, 2007

Jeff,
It seems like yesterday, not a year ago. We know you are close by, watching, and you were there waiting to help dad cross through the veil. You were always the first one to step in to help anyone you could. You must have a great work to do there, but we still miss you. All of our love.

KWP
Sister

January 25, 2007

You and your family are remembered prayerfully as the first anniversary of your tragic death approaches. Rest in peace, Officer Wroten. You are a hero who will be remembered forever.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

January 24, 2007

You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers as the first anniversary of your EOW approaches. Please know that your sacrifice has not been forgotten and you will always be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Bachunas EOW 11.05.04

January 12, 2007

On behalf of the Police Emerald Society of Baltimore I wish to forward our sorrows for the loss of Officer Wroten. The loss of any Law Enforcement Officer or Fire Fighter is always the worst day of our lives in our fields. Our prayers are with the family, friends and fellow Officers of Officer Wroten. He was saluted and prayed for at our last meeting. Sincerely

Captain Jimmy Dietsch, Retired DOC 1996, present Secretary of the Police Emerald Society of Baltimore.

Captain James Dietsch, Retired
Maryland Division of Correction

December 29, 2006

Happy Birthday Jeff! We love you, and miss you so much.

KWP
Sister

November 10, 2006

dear family of OFFICER WROTEN, friends,and co-workers, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. a HERO took his final flight to enter Heaven's gates as other fallen officers, stood at attention and saluted a brother as he entered in. we will hold JEFF in our hearts forever. may your hearts be filled with the peace only God can give. carolym moore mother-in-law of fallen officer Sgt. Jeffery T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04 asheville, n.c.

carolyn moore

October 25, 2006

I continue to follow in the news both the criminal case and changing procedures which result from your untimely death, and I pray justice and awareness will prevail. Thank you for controlling and watching over convicts who have lost their privilege to be a part of our society. You paid the ultimate price for our safety. I attended a gun raffle shortly after your passing and overheard so many, many men who had worked with you speak of what a good guy you were. Their anger over the criminal act was apparent, as was their remorse over losing a friend and special co-worker. Rest in peace. To your family - I hope you find some degree of comfort in the fact that you had a very selfless and giving man in your lives - being married to a former corrections officer, I am familiar with the job.

Wife of a Frederick County Detective

September 7, 2006

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen

August 29, 2006