Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jon: God bless you and your family. I know you only as a good guy. I knew you as a younger one...played little leauge with you a few times on your team...and then Penn Hills '87 high school days. You were one of a kind. Some gave all, All gave some. Thank you for your service. You gave All...I thank you for that. I wish I could have known you after Penn Hills days. You are still in my memory either way.-- An old friend, Carey Haddick.

Anonymous

October 2, 2008

Amy and Eric,
You are both in my prayers and thoughts. Just remeber he loved you both so much and all the memories you both shared.. But God will give you the strength to get through each day!!!! A.J. is smiling down on both of you. His spirit will take care of you both... Be strong!!!
God Bless You Both!!!

Michelle

September 3, 2008

I can't believe it has been two years. I see your smile and it takes me back to seeing you last at the justice center... so proud of your new baby.

God bless you and your family! I will never forget you...

Officer Margery Gerbec #2490
Cleveland Police Department

August 31, 2008

hey aj. its been two years now. i just thinking back on how i got a phone call from my uncle asking if i knew who the officer was. of course i called don, dan, bob, everybody. their phones were all busy. it was the absolute worst feeling to have. you were the last person that i thought this would have happened to. we still talk about you when we get together. you, amy, and eric are never far from our thoughts. we still have good laughs thinking some of the goofy stories.just wanted to let you know we have not forgotten you. by the way i am still rooting against the steelers on september 14!!!

tom
friend

August 30, 2008

happy fathers day aj.

friend

June 15, 2008

Miss u AJ...... your always in my thoughts......

Tom
cpd

June 12, 2008

we all know u we be with us on may 18th. thanks for making me always smile. we all miss you!

novak 49
cpd

April 30, 2008

Happy Birthday AJ!!!

Dan Losteiner

April 22, 2008

As I read all the report of Officer Owens death and as I pray that his family finds the strength they need to get through this difficult time, I can't stop the sadness I feel about your senseless death. We all miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.

family

March 5, 2008

still at it, huh? i read the paper today about another slain officer in cleveland. i jumped in my truck and social distortion's song "ring of fire" was playing. i hope it was just your way of saying hello and you welcomed your comrade home.

friend

March 1, 2008

Your killer has finally been sentence to spend the rest of his life in prison... Justice has been served!!!!
Amy and Eric are always in my prayers!!! Rest in peace...

Michelle Dratch

February 6, 2008

AJ
we are thinking about you and your family during these hard times.

February 1, 2008

just wanted to let you know your killer was sentenced to life behind bars in a plea this morning....at least you finally got justice without dragging your friends into court to have to relive that horrible night all over again. love ya and miss you

friend

January 30, 2008

Jon its hard to believe its been 1 1/2 years now. As I look back on us growing up together I realise how much both your family and the entire law enforcement community lost.
God bless you for your service.
I only hope I helped make you and your family proud.

Jim Edgar
Monroeville Police Dept MECC

January 16, 2008

I look at your picture everyday and it makes me want to smile and cry at the same time. As time passes, it only makes us miss you more.

family

January 13, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR DET. SCHROEDER!!

MICHELLE

January 6, 2008

Happy New Year AJ!!!

Dan Losteiner
Cleveland Fire Dept.

December 31, 2007

"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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

December 31, 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR AJ !!!!!!!!!!!!! S.A.D.

December 30, 2007

It has already been 1 yr since you died. I never met you, but judging by all the posts on here from family, friends and CPD officers, it is obvious that you were a great Dad, husband, friend and police officer.
I am sorry that your life was taken so suddenly and tragically.
Know that your family will always be taken care of by your family in blue.
God Bless.

Kathleen EMT-P

September 6, 2007

May God bless you Jon as we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Thomas Hankins & Darryl Hankins
friend

September 4, 2007

Today is the 01st Anniversary of your tragic, brutal, and untimely murder. Thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in the fact that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

August 31, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of officer Schroeder on the anniversary of his passing. May God comfort you all. My heart to his wife and son. God Bless you. Heros are never forgotten.
Officer Schroeder paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place for us all and I am greatful to him.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

August 31, 2007

Jon,
I can't believe it is one year since you left us. Everyone said it would get easier as time went on, but it's not any easier today then it was a year ago. We all still miss you and talk about you always. Rest in peace Jon and know that your are truly loved.

Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen

August 31, 2007

Officer Schroeder,
Today is the first anniversary of your EOW. May the legacy of courage and dedication you left be carried on through your son. You made a difference on earth, and no doubt are continuing your work in heaven. Thank you for all you gave.

Pennsylvania citizen

August 31, 2007