Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thinking of you and your little man today.

Happy Fathers Day in Heaven Officer Makowski...

Sterling Hgts PD

June 17, 2007

The boys brought home the bat Jason!!
You are thought about everyday and WE MISS YOU SO MUCH.
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS & #7 IS NEVER FORGOTTEN. Rest Easy.

June 13, 2007

Hey Jason-

I Went by St. Hedwigs today and, even though you probably already know, everybody is putting memorial items there for you! I know you would want us all to be strong and not to hurt over your loss anymore but This is way to hard to move on from. The pain is unbelievable, it's been just over one year but it feels like it was just yesterday. I added a few of the memorial dedication pictures to that site I put together for you(http://makowski7.tripod.com/).

Jason you're NEVER FORGOTTEN!

FRIEND
http://makowski7.tripod.com/

May 29, 2007

Its been just over a year, and the pain is still there. We were proud to honor you in DC just a few weeks ago. Your Mom and sister were proud guests of George W, (even though you weren't a fan) as he addressed all the survivors.

Jay-It was an privelige to honor you in DC as we saw your name engraved in the wall for the first time. Most of us (Honor Guard, Officers and friends) were there to represent you and everything that you stood for...
Those that truly felt your loss, were proud to stand and post along the memorial pond as several bus loads of survivors (including your mother and sister) made their way into the memorial.
I know for a fact that some of your friends, loved ones and brother officers and dispatchers sat in awe and disbelief at the sight ouf your name on the wall. We took turns inscribing your name onto paper from the wall, and then many who still felt the pain, sat idle staring for hours in disbelief. We sat there and sat there, and we didnt want to leave. Tom, Chris and I were more than happy to take care of Lizzy, (although she kept a watchful eye and made a great mom to us) and help her through this difficult time. I truly hope that those of us who really loved and respected you can meet again next year for Police Memorial week to honor you again.
Peace out-Jethro (hope you actually have to wear a belt in heaven, and remember you were right- we are family). Family takes care of one another, you did it when you were here and now its our turn.................

Chops
JAM

May 29, 2007

It's been over a year, and we have not forgotten, and we will not forget. Rest in peace, Jason.

MDOC

May 27, 2007

Corporal Makowski, I can only say you sir are a true HERO. To your loved ones my heartfelt condolonces on this day and everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you. To you Corporal, keep watch from above and know you will NEVER be forgotten.

NC LEO
Winston-Salem PD

May 25, 2007

Even though I never met you or your family, your last name came up and I want it to find out about you (don't know why) and reading the reflections I realized that today is a year that you were taken from your family, friends and your dept. I can see that they are still hurting and they remember you... To you Corporal Makowsky, Gone but not forgotten.

God Bless you always

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hiaelah PD, Fl 11/6/86

May 25, 2007

I know how you feel. My family just passed our 6 month mark. It never gets easier. i can't think of the pain of one year without my dad. YOu will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight.

Jessica
Daughter of det Kevin Orr EOW nov 21 06

May 25, 2007

One year has passed since you were called away from duty and you have not been forgotten by those that love you dearly. You will be in their hearts forever and they will think of you each and every day. Continue to watch over them and wrap your wings around them to protect them from harm. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/05

May 25, 2007

hi jason we all still think about you and miss you. our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. we have asked god to keep you safe and all the other officers too, we pray for them everyday. becareful out there. Dean,Becky,Ron,Knute

Dean.Becky,Ron,knute
Tele-warren Shell

May 25, 2007

jason it has been one year since you were taken from us. not a day goes by that someone tells a story about you. you touched so many lives and you are in our hearts always
we miss you j !!!!!!!!!!!!

co worker dhpd

May 25, 2007

May you rest in peace, may your loved ones receive His comfort, your brother officers His strength and protection and may your son be blessed by Him.

May 25, 2007

R I P CORPORAL MAKOWSKI, YOU ARE A HERO!

TROOPER
MASS STATE POLICE

May 25, 2007

On the one-year anniversary of your death, I send my sympathies and prayers to your family, friends, and coworkers. Rest in peace.

Officer's Wife

May 25, 2007

1- year ago to date this city was shaken by the acts of a crazed gunman and the loss of a great officer and friend. Jason, it’s been one year and the pain is still here; it still hurts like it did on May 24, 2006. I can’t even begin to express my anger and the empty feeling that we were left with when we lost you, words just wouldn’t be able to capture the real feeling and meaning. Jason, you are NEVER FORGOTTEN. Not a day goes by where you are not thought about, and as we embark on the 1-year anniversary of your death please be with your loved ones today, tomorrow and every other day because the events of May 24, 2006 and May 25, 2006 are bound to be replayed through everyone’s mind. I don’t understand why that a$$hole couldn’t off himself? Why did he have to take you? Why did he have to put you in that position? Why did he have to put our officers in that position and through that sheer terror? It does not make sense.

I still remember the events of that day as if everything happened yesterday. I remember finding out about the shooting and refusing to believe that you were shot in the line of duty. I stayed up all night calling every officer I could get a hold of to find out how you were doing. I refused to accept it when they said "he’s not doing too good" and "it does not look good" the fear that was in their voice, the pain - I just wanted to hear them say "yes, Jason pulled through" but instead I received a message at 4:55am saying "Jason didn’t make it" - I just fell to my knees and lost control of my emotions. Why did it have to be you? Why did it have to be Dearborn Heights? WHY??? The guy who did this to you is a coward just like Ray Sayeh and Ch. 7

Jason, you’re in a much better place and away from this hell that we call our lives. I hope that you have found peace and are no longer in pain and suffering. And as selfish as this may sound, I would much rather have you here with us and erase the events of May 24, 2006. And Jay, always stay riding "shotgun" on our shoulders until that day comes where we can be reunited. We need your strength to make it through these next few days. You’re a blue angel now and are guarding the gates of heaven, keep an eye out for us and protect us as you once did. With utmost respect, it was an honor and a privilege to call you my friend. We love you Jason, we miss you and you are NEVER FORGOTTEN. #7 Lives on forever!!!!

Rest Easy & Gods Speed Jason--

FRIEND

May 24, 2007

Well Jay, in less than 24 hours your brothers will be in Washington DC to honor you during national police week. And back here, in the Heights, everyone else is busy planning for the dedication of the Memorial at the station. All the fundraisers have paid off and the guys at the station have selected an outstanding design - it literally is one-of-a-kind. Most recently I teamed up with Sgt. Jeff Felts of the Plymouth Township Police Department and Center Mass, Inc. and had some Memorial Patches customized in your honor. They came out really nice and everyone liked them. As you can imagine, these next few days and weeks are going to be extremely difficult for us, so please give us your strength to make it through. Look down on your brothers as they travel to DC and make sure they come home safe.

Jay, this past year has been hell for us. There has not been a day that passed where you weren't thought about, spoken about and prayed for. It's still unreal and I can not believe that it's already been 1-year.

Amy Jishi
Friend

May 11, 2007

Hey bro, Just wanted you to know that you were honored today in Inkster. Tim, Tom, Bob and I presented the colors in a ceremony to honor not only Officers from Inkster that were ambushed twenty years ago, but also to honor you. Your name was proudly read off and a plaque was presented in your honor to our Department from the caring Officers in Inkster. It was a very touching ceremony, and it made me realize that even twenty years will not heal the heart from the loss of a brother. Tears were shed today in an emotional display by the Inkster Pd Chief as he remembered those that he loved who lost their lives in the line of duty. He helped me to realize that time will not heal the hurt, and that you will be remembered now and for many many years to come.

Also, just wanted you to know that we have increased the size of the Honor Guard by about six. The majority of the Guard and many other Brothers and sisters from the Dept will descend on D.C. for police week, where we will honor you again. Nearly, 1/4 of our whole department will be there. The Dept has really worked hard to ensure that noone was left out and that those attending will be taken care of. It will be an awesome display in your name.

Finally, just wanted to let you know that the fundraisers that we worked for are finally paying off. The members of the memorial committee have selected an outstanding design. The memorial is currently under construction and will be finished by the time we return from DC. There will be a ceremony on May 18th for the dedication, and it will be quite sight to see, I guarantee it.

Well thats if for now, Bro-Like I said we will be in DC next week, and as you can imagine, after the salutes have been dropped, the tears been shed and the candles have gone out; we will toast a few in your name because that is how you would have wanted it.

CHops
dhpd

May 4, 2007

Hey Baby,
Even though I talk to you everyday, it's been awhile since I have been to this site to put all of my emotions in writing. It's been alomost a year and it still hurts just as bad. It's harder now than it is has been in awhile because I know that last year at this time you were in my life and we were in love.

Although I'm down in Florida now and am fortunate to have found a job in my field that I enjoy, I would SOOOO much rather be back in Dearborn working at Starbucks, because that is when you were in my life. Last year at this time, I would be getting off work to find you waiting for me outside and we would talk until the wee hours of the morning unless you had to take a run. If it was your night off, we would be hanging out, watching the Tigers, making dinner, talking, laughing and listening to music as we always did! I miss ALL of that SOOOO much!!! Whenever I hear a new song that I know you would love, I just want to be laying on your couch listening to it you with you!!! But I can't. So here I sit... a year later... all alone and missing you just as much as the day you left us.

This weekend is Cinco de Mayo and I know that your friends and I will never forget you that night. We'll just say you had your fair share of Tequila that night. With the help of Gary, I got you home safe, even though you kept telling me to leave you. I told you I loved you that night... 20 days later... you were gone.

Please be with your family, friends and myself over the next month because is going to be a rough month for us all, just as it has been a rough year. I find myself each day reliving my memories from last year. When the 24th comes, I know I will relive each moment of that day and I know that you will watch over us all so that we have the strength to make it through.

I love you so much Jason and hope that you will stay with me until we meet again.

Love,
Lizzy

Lizzy
Girlfriend

May 1, 2007

Thinking of you today and every other day so I stopped by to see your 'mug' - we miss you Jay.

April 30, 2007

Not a day goes by where we don't think of you. I can't believe that it's almost been a year. Keep us safe Jay. Never forgoten. My prayers and thoughts are constantly with Cam and the rest of the Makowski family.

friend

April 25, 2007

Every time I think about you I have to smile not frown. Even though I haven’t been able to talk to you for a year I can still hear your voice in my head. I miss our talks. I miss listening to your stories. After we talked I would almost always leave with a smile on my face usually laughing at something you said. I know you are gone but you are always alive in my heart and in my head. You are remembered and loved.

A Friend

April 24, 2007

Jay,
My daughter goes to preschool with Cam. I never realized it until I saw him standing there one day and I saw you in his eyes, in his face, the way he stands and the way he smiles.
You should be so proud of him. I remember years ago how you talked about someday wanting kids. He is so your spitting image. I almost expect him to look at my daughter, walk over, flex his little bicep and say "check out these guns".
Watch over him Jay. Keep him safe. Keep your brothers safe.
I think of you often. You are so missed.
J

Friend
Friend

April 23, 2007

Been thinking a lot about you Jason - YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN - Miss You.
Please keep looking out for your brother officers.

April 22, 2007

I met God in the morning,
When the day was at its best,
And His presence came like sunrise,
Like a glory in my breast.

All day long the presence lingered,
All day long He stayed with me,
And we sailed in perfect calmness,
Over a very troubled sea.

Other ships were blown and battered,
Other ships were sore distressed,
But the winds that seemed to drive them,
Brought to me a peace and rest.

Then I thought of other mornings,
With a keen remorse of mind,
When I too had loosed the moorings,
With the presence left behind.

So, I think I know the secret,
Learned from many a troubled way:
You must seek Him in the morning
If you want Him through the day.

May Corporal Jason Makowski now be at peace with our Loving Heavenly Father.

Dearborn Heights resident

April 16, 2007

I will never forget this day, My prayers and thoughts will always be with officer Makowski's son and Family.

Melissa
Dearborn Resident

April 11, 2007