Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman James Edwin Waldon of the Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 80 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.





End of Watch Sunday, August 12, 1928




Patrolman James Waldon was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver while he responded to an accident call.

The drunk driver was convicted of manslaughter.

Patrolman Waldon was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and sister.

He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 12, 2024

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman James Edwin Waldon of the Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio and the additional 75 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 12, 2023

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman James Edwin Waldon of the Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio and the additional 67 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

August 12, 2021

Rest In Peace

Nick mottola
None

August 12, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your memory, service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 12, 2020

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman James Edwin Waldon of the Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

August 12, 2019

NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman James Edwin Waldon of the Chillicothe Police Department, Ohio and the additional 64 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

August 12, 2018

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. 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. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

February 13, 2013

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.
Continue to watch over us all.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

August 12, 2012

Patrolman Waldon,
It has taken over 77 years, but you are finally being honored. I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chillicothe.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

March 4, 2006

Officer Waldon, thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.

The chief just put up a plaque with your name and number on it down at the department. You are still remembered today, sir.

Heather
Ross County Ohio Deputy Sheriff

March 2, 2006

Too many young men and women have lost their lives to DUI incidents.Sir, you are not forgotten.

March 2, 2006

A HERO IS NEVER FORGOTTEN.

GILBERT DANIEL

March 1, 2006