Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jeremy,

Hey man just stoppin by to say that i was thinkin about the old times we had when i first came down here. Dean and Me coming over to the house to hang out and watch COPS DVD. Man those was the time. Not a day goes by that I do not think about you. I can never stop thanking you for all that you have done. Although that i might of said it a couple of times. Well i know you are watching over all of us.

Biscuit

Andrew T. Mcintyre
Cahokia Fire Departmetn and Police Department

July 6, 2006

Jay,

Justed wanted to say Hi today to you. Denise, the kids and I stopped by your grave Monday to wish you a Happy 4th of July. We are not happy by an means but wanted to visit you. Your parents, brother, sister and all are having a hard time with you not being here anymore. I hope you are watching over us now. We love you and miss you. Nico and Eich are fine too.

Mark Schilli
Brother In Law

July 6, 2006

Was thinking of Jeremy over the holiday weekend when we took the boat out to the Kaskaskia River. As we passed under the train tressel, I looked up at the 40 foot drop and started laughing. I told everyone of the good times you, your brother, Mac and I had boating and how you and I made the difficult journey through the thick woods and up the side of the steep hill so we could jump off the bridge...but then, being either more sober or just smarter than me, you decided to take the long way back and I yelled "Chicken S**t!! as I jumped off the bridge and splashed down below. Those were some good times.
I know Jeremy would be proud of what is being done in his memory...It has really made me appreciate what a brotherhood the police community really is. Thanks to all the outside agencies for all your support.
The t-shirt drive is going well. CahokiaFOP.com for those of you who don't have a Chambers memorial shirt yet!

Sgt. Tony Flinn
Friend

July 2, 2006

Jay I miss you very much I love you.

Garrett Schilli
nephew

June 30, 2006

Jay it has been two months now and life is still no easier. We sure miss you. There is not a day that goes bye that I don't think about you, I doubt there ever will be. I still can't believe that you are no longer with us here on earth. I know you are keeping watch over us from heaven. I just wanted to let you know how much we love you. We are taking good care of the dogs, I know how important they were to you. Lots of love, Denise

Denise Schilli
Sister

June 23, 2006

i love & miss you everyday. you were a good man. love you so much. we'll always remember you. i promise.

kacy harmon cahokia fire dept. explorer
friend

June 19, 2006

"We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, concerning those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. Since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, in the same way God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep through Jesus. For we say this to you by a revelation from the Lord: We who are still alive at the Lord's coming will certainly have no advantage over those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from Heaven with a shout, with the archangel's voice, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are still alive will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words."

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Jeremy knew the Lord. Praise God!!

Ptlm. Jason Hergenroeder #100
Cahokia PD

June 18, 2006

Well Jeremy it has been a couple of months now and I still think of what I can say. Everyone has said it over and over. You were a true hero. I met you when you were hired as a police officer. Then it seemed everytime I needed assistance when working a shift as the lone soldier you were the one who would arrive and back me up. I just sit in front of the computer and I freeze and think. You were a true close friend it hurts all the time. Like others have said I wish it was a bad dream and I would wake up. Jeremy even though I was not on the same department as you (cahokia pd) I want you and your family to know I am going to do whatever I can to carry on your name. Jeremy I will talk to you again soon. Rest in peace brother.#101.....

JUSTIN BIGGS
DUPO PD

June 14, 2006

My condolences to the Family and Friends of Officer Chambers.

May his sould rest in peace, in the save hands of Almighty God.

Fraternally,
Bob Hughes

NJ State Investigator
NJ - Office Of The Attorney General

June 13, 2006

Hey Brother,

Me and another brother were sharing memories about you at work the other day. We dearly miss you Jeremy. You are a hero to us all. We Love You.......

Patrolman Jason Hergenroeder
Cahokia PD

June 13, 2006

Jeremy-I get on here everyday to read all the wonderful things people write about you. This has been and always will be one of the hardest things all of us have had to go through. I pray everyday for your family, I just wish there was some way we could help ease their pain but there isn't. When I read all these reflections it makes me happy that everyone can see how much you truely were an angel here on earth. You have done so many wonderful things in the short time you were here, everyone is so proud of you. Madison asked the other day if she could go see you and Nico and I don't know what to tell her. She says I love my Jeremy, and Chris and I talk to her about you everyday. She is so young and we will make sure that she always remembers you. We miss and love you so much. Please take care of all these guys down here. Until we meet again, rest in peace.

Amber

June 9, 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 Officer Chambers. 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 Jeremy, 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 Jeremy's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Jeremy's life was about so much more than the way he died. Jeremy will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer Chambers, 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

Dear Uncle Jeremy, I was thinking of you today and I said to myself it is been almost 3 months since I have seen you.I cry everyday about you. I miss you very much. When i get up there I can not wait to see you.I miss you and I will always love you Logan

Logan Schilli
Niece

June 8, 2006

Jeremy, I really did not know you, I mean, I am sure that I saw you around town. However, when you left us I felt like I had lost someone close. Maybe because we were going to be coworkers, and I was excited that I would get to learn from you and the other officers, because I was getting ready to start the academy and become a member of your department. When this awful thing happened I was speechless all day. I waited for word of what the outcome was, and I was completely distraught to know that I would not get to work with you and share experiences with you. I would not get to know you. I just wanted to tell you that I may not have known you, but I think about you everyday.

Patrolman Michael Gloeckner #112
Cahokia Police Department

June 7, 2006

Jeremy- I check this site daily and still cannot hold back the tears. Just wanted to let u know we are always thinking about you. Miss you lots..

Jessica

Jessica
sister in law

June 7, 2006

Though I did not know Jeremy well, I just want you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. The entire incident has made me have a completely new respect and appreciation for his occupation. I know nothing will ever be the same, but I wish you all the best and hope that you can find comfort in knowing so many people have been touched by him and have him in their thoughts and prayers. I will live my life better having experienced such a sad loss of a true hero that touched the lives of so many. I hope that you can find some peace in knowing he has touched and changed so many in the way that he lived.

KRISTEN
friend of Wallenberg family

June 6, 2006

Jeremy, I still cant believe that you are not here. The family is so sad. I come to read your reflections often, and you can see how much you meant to everyone around you.

Love and miss you

Amanda
Cousin

June 5, 2006

Hey Man,

Well today is like every other day. I wake up and still wish it was a dream. Well I relize that it is not and I just sit there and look at a picture of you. I ask you to watch over all of us as we go and do what god put us on this Earth to do. I stop asking why because there is no answer right now. We will find out why it was you Jeremy when it is our turn to go to heaven. You have help me through so much man and I really never got a chance to thank you. The only thing that really sucks and hurts me about all this is that I had no clue that that Wednesday before ur accident was goin to be the last time I got to hear or see you. Well man you are always with me and everyone else. We all know that you are. Thank you Jeremy.

Andrew McIntyre

Andrew
Cahokia Fire Departmetn and Police Department

June 5, 2006

Jeremy
I know that you know that I came to the cemetery to see you on Memorial Day. The place there looked so big on the day of your funeral...now it seems so small. From all the flowers and notes....a lot of people have been there to see you. I put a flag there for you. I knew that the folks in the military would have flags - you deserved one too. I, along with many others, miss you each day and not a day goes by that you are not thought of. Everyone is "just getting by" but we know that you would want us to keep going...keep being there for one another...keep the faith.

I'll stop by and see you again - but until then, we all carry a piece of you in our lives and in our hearts.

God's peace, my friend.

Fr. Mark Reyling, Chaplain
Cahokia PD

June 4, 2006

DEAR SON

I THINK IT'S JUST A NIGHTMARE EVERYTHING WILL BE ALL RIGHT IN THE MORNING,BUT OF COURSE,IT ISN'T.I ASK GOD HOW CAN I ENDURE THIS UN-WELCOME,UN-ACCEPTABLE CRISIS IN OUR FAMILY? EVERY DAY THAT PASSES I MISS YOU MORE,YOU WERE MY BABY,OUR FAMILY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITH OUT YOU.I CRY GOING TO WORK AND COMING HOME AND LATE AT NIGHT.
JAY I ASK WHY EVERYDAY? THEN I THINK WHAT YOU WOULD SAY AND I TRY TO TURN THE WHY INTO LORD HELP ME AND MY FAMILY. I KNOW YOU NEW GOD, YOUR GOOD HEART AND KINDNESS ALLWAYS SHOWED IN EVERYTHING YOU DID.DEATH TOOK A VERY SPECIAL PERSON,YOUR WERE A GOOD SON WE ALL MISS AND LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH.

LOVE MOM

June 1, 2006

I was thinking of you today, not unlike every other day. I keep your picture in my car and ask you for your help everyday. My words when I rub it are Strength and Honor. I hope I can take a piece of that with me everyday when I work.

Take care
GODSPEED - A sucessful journey

Chris
Cahokia PD, IL

May 31, 2006

Officer Chambers, thank you for your courageous service. You were way too young to go. My prayers are with all your family, friends, and Police brothers and sisters. May the Almighty be with you all.

Tim Reise

May 30, 2006

Jeremy- I cannot believe its been a month. We miss you so very much and everyday we think of you. I just can't believe that Chris will never get to see you again, it hurts so bad. I want you to know that everytime I put on my police uniform I am reminded of you and try to serve as you did. You are a true hero and I cannot wait to tell my children about you. I am so sad that they will never get to meet their incredible uncle. We are taking good care of Eyke and he is a constant reminder of you. I want you to know that I love you and am trying hard to help your family through these rough times. So many people are doing amazing things in your honor, you would be so proud.
I love you and please say hello to my grandpa!!!

Jessica

Jessica Chambers
Sister in law

May 27, 2006

Dear Jay I love you and I will Miss you love Garrett.

Garrett Schilli
nepew

May 26, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers at this incredibly difficult time.

Michigan Department of Corrections
Friend of Deputy Perry Fillmore. EOW 4/27/04

May 26, 2006