Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

SCOTT-
WWJD always had a special meaning for me... "What Would Jocko Do?" I asked myself that question many times during my first few years on the job. When I found that I had no idea what I was doing, and was flying by the seat of my pants, I asked myself "What would Jocko do?" and it always seemed to lead me to a damn good solution. I credit your influence for getting me out of more than a few jams!

I can't believe that it's been two years already. Time seems to pass more quickly the older I get. I think of you and Amy and the boys often. I have a son of my own now. He's 10 months old. His name is Murphy Charles-Jocko Stitt. That's a huge name to live up to. I'll work real hard to make sure that he does.

I still feel very cheated, having you taken away so soon, but that's selfish of me. Amy, Riley and Mitchell have suffered an enormous loss. I can't imagine a boy having a better father than you.

I wouldn't be the man that I am now without having known you. You were what being a cop is all about.

I miss you my friend,
K.C. Stitt

Officer K.C. Stitt
Lansing Police - friend

April 13, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice CHIEF SUMNER. You are a hero to us all and will never be forgotten.GOD bless your family and friends

POLICE OFFICER 9TH DISTRICT
PHILA PA

February 6, 2008

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 13, 2007

1 year, 1 month, and 19 days since your death. this evening i was reminded of your loss. when a friend of mine recieved the Riley Scott Sumner and Matthew Tuttle scholarship. now i cant get your loss off of my mind. people say you will never be forgotten, but words may be decieving. actions speak louder than words. everyday on my way to school my sister cranks up the music to some rap song, and then we pass by the cemetary, we pass by your grave, and all i do is pray, i dround out the noise, and all of my other problems. then i just pray, for you, for your family, for the city. i pray mostly so that you arent forgotten.

Anonymous

June 1, 2007

Jocko
It has been one year since you have passed, and it is still hard to comprehend that you are gone. I know that you are watching over us everyday, and are making sure that we are safe and out of harms way. I see your boys from time to time, and they remind me so much of you. I miss you and think about you every day, I look forward to the day they we can laugh and joke with each other like old times. Take care my friend, we will meet again.

R.G.B.

Close Friend

May 4, 2007

This year I will be riding in the Police Unity Tour in honor off Cheif Sumner from New Jersey to Washington DC. From what I have read on his reflexion page, I can see that he was a great man, great father and loved by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends....

Det. Charles Simonelli
Long Branch PD New Jersey

April 26, 2007

Thinking of you, Scottie, Amy, your beautiful boys, Alicia, Terry, Courtney, and Alex...every day...especially this week.

With love, Kath

Kath
Friend

April 12, 2007

Dear Family,Friends & Co-Workers of Chief Sumner,
May you know that I will be thinking and praying for you on the 13th, as the first anniversary of Chief Sumner's final flight was taken. May God continue to watch over each of you. Our Hero's are never forgotten, they live forever in our hearts and memories. Thank you Sir for your service to the State of Michigan and your Country. May you rest in peace. Mother-in-law of: Sgt. Jeffrey T.Hewitt EOW 04-04-04 Carolyn Moore Asheville, N.C.

Carolyn Moore

April 9, 2007

I miss you Jocko I cannot believe its been almost a year. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You are the best of the best and I will never forget you. Rest in peace. I pray that your family gets stronger everyday for I know it is not easy to loose someone.
God Bless

Dispatcher
Tecumseh Police Department

April 3, 2007

Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

November 10, 2006

I sit and try to write all the things I want to say to you. I will never forget the gift you gave me, the gift of my mother. You opened my eyes to what I had been missing. I will always remember you for that. I will remember the breif office visits and the "always have something more to do" attitude you had. I will miss your secret candy stash. You since of humor and your wit. I will never forget the day you found a mouse in your squad car, or the stories I would hear of you and your ability to eat all the remaining pie! You tought my husband many things, especially how to kyote hunt out of a kitchen window. Thank you for your heart, your spirit and your wisdom. God bless you and your family.

J.Milliken
Friend

October 25, 2006

Scott.

It has been 5mths now that you have passed. I miss you so much the last time we talked was in your office about a situation that has been going on for 4 years. you also told me about your kids and how much they met to you. my heart goes out to the whole Sumner Family and the Chelsea Police Department. I am the daughter of Officer Sprinkle of the Chelsea Police Department.

Erica Sprinkle
Dad's Boss

October 4, 2006

Jocko, I still find it hard to believe that you are gone and think of you and your family often. Even though we didn't talk as much as we had in the past I always enjoyed the yote updates. I never really had the chance to tell you that your the reason I got into law enforcement. You would stop by my dad's with the scout car and let me sit in the drivers seat, play with the lights and sirens, then lock me in the back. My first ride along was one that I won't forget. Always willing to help you would invite me to range days at a young age to hone in my skills. You thought me alot and hope someday you can teach me more.

Andy Bulson
friend

September 1, 2006

God Bless you sir, you are truly a hero

August 30, 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

I will always remember the encouragement this man has given me. Every ride along I had with him was an adventure as well as a life lesson for me. He had the wisdom, experience, and enthusiasm to give someone like me a better outlook on life. More than a friend to me, he grew as my mentor. A day will not go by without a prayer for him and his family.

Tracy A. Orlowski
Friend

July 20, 2006

I still glance to my left as I pass the station and expect to see you striding out when I'm on my way to work every morning... Jocko, we miss you.

A friend
Chelsea citizen

July 16, 2006

I still glance to my left as I pass the station and expect to see you striding out when I'm on my way to work every morning... Jocko, we miss you.

A friend
Chelsea citizen

July 16, 2006

I still glance to my left as I pass the station and expect to see you striding out when I'm on my way to work every morning... Jocko, we miss you.

A friend
Chelsea citizen

July 16, 2006

Peace be with you always...

Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06

July 15, 2006

I have came to this site at least once a week, to view the reflections of you. Each time I try to leave one and can not express the words of what I feel.

You were a great chief, but even better you were a great friend. I have been very fortunate to have worked for you, but feel even more fortunate to call you a friend. You were the type of Chief that every Chief should aspire to be. You were fair, but always ended anything with a joke. I want you to know that your family will always be taken care of. Your boys will have no shortage of guys willing to play ball. Although we will not even come close to the job that you would have done, we will try. They will have plenty of storys to hear, some now and most when they get of age. I miss you and think of you every day, going to work is a constant reminder of what happened that day, and it is hard. But I know that you would want us to go on. We will fight to help Amy out with what ever she needs.
I will never forget you and all the great things that you taught me, not only about how to be a good cop, but more importantly how to be a good man.

I can't wait for another five minute deal.

Rest in Peace Chief

Chelsea Officer
Friend

July 10, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Chief Sumner, especially to his wife. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading all the reflections left for Scott, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Scott's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Scott's life was about so much more than the way he died. Scott will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Chief Sumner, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

June 8, 2006

Wow, no words can descirbe how i feel. Even with the months passing i can not get over your death. It was sudden to all of us, and though i wish you were here i know you are watchong over me, and everyone else. My mother truely misses you and crys her tears of sorrow, and reflects on times passed. As for your wife and sons, i pray for them as well, for the suffering thwy must go through without you in their lives, though Charla and i have collected money for them-they long for your life, and your love. You were an amazing officer, and an even better friend. Many thanks to all you have done.

Miss you-R.I.P
Danielle MacFarlan

Danielle MacFarlan
Friend

June 5, 2006

Scott, continue to watch over us from above, watch over those two precious boys and your loving wife. You, my friend have taught me so much and your legacy will live on within your department forever. My friend, my Chief, my brother (for you were a brother to me in every sense of the word) God be with your family, friends and co-workers, citizens of Chelsea and all those that knew you. I miss you so much, see you soon Chief.

Administrative Assistant, Vicki Stowe
Chelsea Police Department

June 1, 2006

Chief Sumner your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now. May you rest in peace brother.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

May 13, 2006