Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I can't believe its been a year. It seems like only yesterday when we graduated and then started working together. I still remember chasing everyone that ran. I can't believe it happened to this day, but I am truly a better person having worked with you and known you enough to call you a great friend. You are greatly missed.

Scott
CPD

August 31, 2007

Dear AJ,
It was 1 year ago today that I last saw you. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I arrived at Mr. & Mrs. L's house & you were there with little Eric. I remember playing with Eric & then you joined us. You tickled him & made him laugh. The bond I saw between you & Eric was amazing. It was not until later that I found out you were about to leave Mr. & Mrs. house, but you knew I was on my way over, you waited so that I could see Eric. You knew I would be happy to see him. You always thought of others & that was only 1 of your many great qualities. I want to say thank you for waiting that day. I will never forget it, you, your smile or the good memories of knowing you for 12 years. I am glad to have known such a phenomenal person. You, Amy & Eric will always be in my prayers.

Traci
Friend

August 28, 2007

aj i've heard it said a million times from people who've lost someone who was a friend, family, co-worker, etc. "not a day goes by that i don't think about...." never understood it until you left us. the night you died i was on a v-day living it up having a great summer night. that phone call and what happened afterwards i'll never forget how helpless and weak i felt and could hardly stand up. you were a stand up guy and i'm glad to have known you. think about you every day for no other reason that something pops into my head. just wanted to let you and anyone else who reads this that what they read in the papers and read here can never really explain what a good dude you were. a year ago already this week. people laugh again and life goes on, just so you know we never ever forget who you were. ever...wherever you are brother, we carry a bit of you with us...thanks aj.

anonymous

August 22, 2007

AJ,
I have done alot of wonderful things for Amy and Eric. It has been a joy to meet them. Amy apperciates everything, which I have done for them. I lost my boyfriend, who was also a police officer in California. I know what is like and what she goes through everyday. She has help me through diffcult times too. I really enjoy doing the wondeful things for your family. I makes me feel good, knowing that I can help someone in the same event. Eric is so cute and has your smile.Amy is so luck to have him. She is a great person to. I will always be there for them.

Michelle

August 17, 2007

Jonathan James Schroeder is a true hero. There are alot of good people in the world, he was certainly one of them,, and there are alot of wonderful people that know this and will be raising money to help out with Jonathan's little boy. God Bless Jonathan, his wife and his little son, you will never be forgotton,,

barbara Ross Civilian - Canada
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July 19, 2007

Schroeder, I'm still having a hard time accepting that you're gone. Sometimes when I'm the office alone, the last time you came in replays in my head. Your smile, you talking about Eric, and then we said goodbye. Little did I know it was the last time. We sat around at lunch on Friday telling a new colleague about you. I will never forget. You are greatly missed.

J.M.
Cleveland

June 23, 2007

We think of you everyday! You are truely missed.

Wife of CPO

June 20, 2007

Happy Father's Day AJ!

Dan Losteiner

June 17, 2007

Hey old friend: It's already been 9 months since your senseless murder, and we have spent all week honoring your sacrifice, both in Washington and back home. All of the services have been beautiful and solemn, and now your name and badge will forever be engraved with all of the other fallen heroes. Eric is getting so big, and Amy and your parents and brothers keep fighting on without you. We do our best to help them, but we know it will never come close to replacing the love and cheer that you gave them, that you gave all of us. We miss you every day, and we honor you by trying to become beter cops and better teachers for the new rookies. On Sunday we will run in your memory, just as you would've been running the marathon. So long for now, and rest easy my friend.

P.O. Thomas Ross
Cleveland Police Dept.

May 18, 2007

Jon,
Yesterday was your birthday and I could not get you off my mind. My heart still hurts not having you here. Eric is such a wonderful little boy, you would be so very proud of him. He is a picture of you. Thank God Amy has him - it helps to keep her going. She is doing a good job with Eric, you would be proud of her. You are always a topic of our conversations and always will be. God be with you Jon and rest in peace.
Love you,
Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen Dominiczak
Mother-in-Law

April 24, 2007

A.J.
We used to party to Social Distortion in Kent, and then in your basement. "Story of My Life" was your (and our) song. No one would realize how the following lyrics from that song sum it all up:
Good times comes and good times go,
I only wish the good times would last a little longer.
I think about the good times we had,
And why they had to end.

Don Losteiner
CPD

April 23, 2007

Happy Birthday Unkle Jon....We love you.

Sara and Nick
Niece and nephew

April 23, 2007

Happy Birthday Unkle Jon......We love You.

Sara and Nick
Niece and nephew

April 23, 2007

Happy Birthday AJ!

Fgf. Dan Losteiner
Cleveland Fire Department/Best Friend

April 23, 2007

On Thursday May 10, 2007 I will be leaving for Washington D.C. in honor of Police Memorial Week. I will be part of the Police Unity Tour Chapter IV. The Police Unity Tour is a Bicycle Ride (TOUR) conducted in honor of fallen officers. Each rider raises money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C. I will cycle over 200 miles with officers from Virginia and several other states. The Chesapeake Police Department (CPD) is in southeastern Virginia. In my group each officer rides for a fallen officer. This year I ride for Officer "AJ" Schroeder. I will carry a picture of AJ that has been transposed onto a metal badge, which I will wear throughout the ride and week. I also have printed out all information posted on this site about AJ. I have been reading and reading the reflections posted here. I will do my best to honor his memory for his family, friends and the Cleveland Police Department.

Sergeant Jim Mamrot
Chesapeake Police Department

April 3, 2007

In Honor of AJ...
In your best friend's eyes,
I see an emptyness lingering.
He is not the same.
Seeing your smile (now just in pictures)
Remembering your sweetness,
You were my friend too.
The day you were buried,
I gave birth to a child...
One life ended, another began.
I then smile,
and remember the great times,
the times when you touched all of us...
With your very presence.
Maureen

Maureen McDermott
Dear Friend

March 5, 2007

A.J. always had a smile on his face. He knew how to bring that smile out of everyone that knew him. I miss having lunch with him downtown, I miss hanging out with him and the 'gang'. He came to Ohio to from P.A., for school at Kent State, and met his best friend Dan. Dan and I grew up together, and wherever Dan went, there was A.J. He became one of the 'gang' so-to-speak. A group of us that grew up together felt A.J. was there all of our lives. He was awesome! He decided to stay here and work here. I know that life for his friends here hasn't been the same since he died. He was shot and killed, and will not see his son grow up. Or my kids, or his friend's kids. It is very depressing. I was unable to attend A.J.'s funeral, due to being in the hospital giving birth to a baby girl (labor day weekend). She came a month early, and I was so devistated over his death, I know I put myself into premature labor. I wish he was still around. He was a great friend, a great cop, and I am sure he would have been a great daddy too... I can't even look at his picture... It is still a stunner! God Bless you, A.J. I just know you are in heaven and hope to see your smile again someday...

Maureen McDermott
Dear Friend

March 2, 2007

Today I came across a memorial video on You Tube dedicated to Officer Schroeder. There are no magic words of comfort I can give to his loved ones except that he will never be forgotten and he is a true hero. I know your daily pain and how much strength it takes to face each new day. All any of us can do is take one day at a time. He will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 24, 2007

Officer Schroeder, my apologies for the tardiness of this reflection. We at APD lost one of our own at around the same time, but, I am a native Clevelander, and I have many friends on CPD and surrounding agencies.

God bless you and your family. None of us in this job knows when our time will come, rest in peace brother, we have the watch from here.

Officer V. T. Lester
Atlanta Police Department

February 23, 2007

--"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded." -- Maya Angelou

Aloha Police Officer Jonathan (AJ) Schroeder,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe, will NEVER be forgotten.

I personally pledge, (after one of Hawaii's own, Honolulu Police Officer Steve Favela, lost his life in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum of the ODMP light. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here. That "LIGHT" comes from within the heart and soul of every person who cares to share a word or two on behalf of each and every fallen officer. Every fallen officer is an hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find comfort as we give comfort to the families who have lost a loved one.

As we say in Hawaii, “We are`Ohana.” We are family. God Bless this fallen hero. May we embrace him as one of our own family member; our `Ohana. No one will ever be able to replace you for you were unique and very special. No one; not in this lifetime. May God allow you to rest in His Divine peace.

Police Officer Jonathan (AJ) Schroeder, I wish you, your loved ones, your fellow officers, and friends, peace and love beyond all understanding.

--- May this Hawaiian prayer give all those who read it comfort. ---

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale (Private Citizen)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

January 9, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR AJ!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 1, 2007

I find it impossible not to think of you today. I remember the last time that I saw by the Court Sgt.'s office, you lit up the hallway with your smile.
If only I had known the missile that was launched. I wish that you were here to see the miracle of your son. I know that many a heart is aching with the thought that we will finish our career's without you here beside us.
If only..If only..
God Bless you in heaven my friend.

December 31, 2006

aj just wanted to leave you a little rock and roll wherever you are...you know the rest for sure.

Good times come and good times go
I only wish the good times would last a little longer
I think about the good times we had and why they had to end

So I sit at the edge of my bed
I strum my guitar and I sing an outlaw love song
Wonderin' bout what you're doin' now and when you're comin' back

Life goes by so fast
You only want to do what you think is right
Close your eyes and then it's past;
(it's the) story of my life

December 28, 2006

MERRY CHRISTMAS AJ !!!!!!!!!!!!!

December 24, 2006

Last night, BVJWC had Santa Claus and his helpers go to see Amy and Eric. We had gifts and spread some Christmas Cheer to them. Eric loved SANTA CLAUS and had fun with his new toys. Amy had a smile on her face, by all the gifts we had brought her too. We had a wonderful time and it was so good to see their faces light up!! You have a wonderful family!!!

Michelle

December 15, 2006