Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jeremy,
There is just something about this time of year that really makes me miss people. Thanksgiving day we went to the cemetry to visit a friends grave. We walked over to yours. I couldn't help but smile thinking that you finally had a holiday off. Enjoy the rest brother and keep us all safe. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Please watch over us. We miss you.

A friend

November 28, 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 Deputy Reynolds, 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 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.

Deputy Reynolds, 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 late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost four years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

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

November 26, 2006

I was only seven when Jerm was born. I remember babysitting him and my Aunt Patsy giving me a blue Cameo necklace as a gift for watching him. He was always doing things his way, getting stuck under the end table because he crawled backwards and couldn't crawl forward to get out. I remember his first baby shoes that were bronzed and displayed so proudly in their living room. Even as a child he showed that he cared more about others than himself. He took great pleasure in seeing others happy, smiling with that twinkle in his eye. He gave of himself never asking for anything in return, always loyal and reliable. My cousins Cliff, David and I used him as our own toy, pretending he was Evil Knievel. We'd put him on his three-wheel, use his mom's bed as a ramp, grab him by the arms and see how far he'd go.

My mom was right when she said that his face never seemed to change and my sister completely captured the way he said the word 'heyyyy'. I have a picture that was taken of us together in 1997, when he came home from Hawaii for Christmas. We were both smiling so big and I know I must have bruised his ribs hugging him. The last time I saw him was in 2002 when I came home to visit after having my daughter. I have some wonderful video of him holding my children and smiling that special smile. My kids were not old enough to remember that, but I always will. I can close my eyes and hear his voice and I can still see the laughter in his face as he recalled us being kids and tormenting him. He was so good-natured about everything, with such a gentle manner about him. He told stories in such detail, with such vigor, that you were nearly awe struck. You felt like you had been with him because he could paint a picture with words so vivid that you could see everything he said. We spoke as often as we could, but we always spoke on our birthdays. He always had time to catch up and always had a great story about what was going on in his, Jackie and Jarred's life. He loved being married and being a father. He loved being in law enforcement. He just always seemed to love....

He will remain alive through us forever, his precious face and smile never changing. He was many things to many people - a son, a husband, a father, a cousin, a nephew. Most of all, he was just Jeremy.

With love and fond memories always, rest easy dear Cousin.

Kim

Kim Adams
1st cousin

November 22, 2006

Thank you for you service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

November 6, 2006

Jeremy,

There is so much that I never got to say and so many things that we never got to do. And so many dreams that we still had yet to achieve. You were and still are my life, I don’t know how I will live with out you I need the strength that you gave me so many times to get through the rest of my life and how I will do it with out you I am not sure. I have been so blessed to have had you for the short time that I did. Please always remember that you were my best friend and that I love you with every thing that I am and every thing that I have. Your positive outlook on life was infectious, no matter how bad things seemed at the time you always showed me the best path to take. Jarred has learned so much form you and he loves you so much ; I know that you will continue to look over him and guide him down the right path. You will still be our north star guiding us all in the right direction and helping us all to be the best persons that we can be. You were my knight in shining amour and you made me your queen every day that we were together. I will always love you and miss you never forget that. I also want you to know that Maxie misses you too as well as Minnie and Moosie. Rest well for you deserve the blessed life with god in heaven; now you are with my mother and Aunt Linda as well as Uncle Kline and Aunt Ann, who have been and will continue to be our guardian angels. Your parents and I and Jarred will all take care of each other and continue to remind each other during the hard times how much you loved us all. Jarred and I will forever be yours and you will forever be in our heart. We love you.

Love you always and forever
Your wife,
Jackie

Jackie Reynolds
Spouse

November 4, 2006

Wow Jeremy. I never expected this to happen to you. I don't know what to say. I just always expected you to be around during family functions with the video camera getting every last detail of us that you can. This year really brought our family closer together with the death of our uncle, Klien Cooper. I remember the day after he died, I was in the grocery store line, checking out, and looked behind me at the next person in line, and there you were. I even did a double take because it had been so long since I had seen you. You looked at me and said "Heeeeeyyyyyy" with, of course, that big smile of yours. Then you hugged me. I will never forget that. Line #6 at Lowes Grocery in Morehead City. You were the only person in our family that was a paul bearer at our uncle's funeral, at his request, because he loved you so much. I hope and pray that the two of you have found eachother and are looking after one another.

On a lighter note, I do have a funny story about Jeremy.

I used to live in a low income apartment here in Morehead City. One day Jeremy came into the parking lot and was running license plates for the cars in the parking lot. I guess they were looking for somebody. He came across mine and I guess he thought, for fun, he would try to scare me. I came out of my apartment to go to work and saw a cop parked behind my car, with their lights on, and the cop was circling my car. I thought "Dear God what have I done now???". I walked up to the officer and said, "Can I help you?". He said, "Maam, do you know you have a warrant out for your arrest for some ticket violations that you have ignored?". I said, "No sir" as I began to start squirming and fidgiting. Well, at that point he began to see how nervous I was becoming and started laughing. I said "What is so funny, officer?". Then he took off his sun glasses and said, "Mandy, don't you recognize me?". I said, "No, you turd, you scared me half to death!". After we laughed about it for a minute, he gave me his card. He told me if I was ever in trouble or needed help, to call him. That was over 7 years ago and I still carry his card in my wallet!

The last time I saw Jeremy was about 3 weeks ago. My mom, aunt, 2 other cousins and I took a trip to Tunica Mississippi to do some gambling. Jeremy and Jackie met us there and spent a couple of days with us. He sat beside me at breadfast and told us about his life that he absolutly loved. I took my camera with me and never took the first picture until the plane ride home. I do regret that. But, I am so happy that before I left I gave him a hug and told him that I loved him. I will, and do, miss him greatly.

I love you, Jeremy! Please look after your parents during this tragic time!

Mandy
1st cousin

November 2, 2006

Son,
The only comfort we have at this time is to know you are in a better place.You were our angel and we miss you dearly.We will see you soon but for now go rest high on that mountain.You touched many people's lives as you did ours. Your work on earth is done. Rest in peace,Son.Love Mom and Dad

Mom & Dad

November 2, 2006

My fiance' was Jeremy's best friend. I remember that Jeremy was always there for him no matter what the problem was. Jeremy would always show up with a smile and say whats up man. He would always make things right for Tim and try to keep the peace with everyone.

Jeremy and Tim were friends since childhood. They were always together growing up, family get togethers, school, homework, and mischief. The last time Jeremy came home he came by the house to see us and to show us the new toy. A mapping system for his truck. He loved things like that and couldn't wait to show Tim. I would leave the guys to talk about their toys because it would be forever.

Jackie and Jeremy were good to us. We would go out for dinners together. My favorite memory is when we went to a Japanese restaurant, the guys dared each other to eat the "Deadly" blowfish. They went back and forth for what seemed like forever. Finally they decided to order it and the police officer and fireman across from us had just ordered the last of it. We all laughed about it for weeks.

Jeremy will always be remember by me for his wonderful smile and his love of chocolate. He always had some hidden around the house from us all.

Jeremy we will all miss you and pray that time will heal the wounds that have been left behind. I know you are at the right hand of God smiling down on us all. We will never forget you.

Marianne B
Friend

November 2, 2006

As so many people have said, Jeremy was such a wonderful, kind, and gentle person.

I worked in the hotel business for 3 years. So often I would have problems in the night and would need an officer. Jeremy was always good about riding by to check on me and make sure everything was going good. One of my favorite memories of Jeremy was during one of those nights. Jeremy came in to check on me, and we began talking. I was heart broken after breaking up with a guy and Jeremy, of course, offered some great advice. Before he left I told him I was going to the back to see if I could find something to eat because I had not eaten before going to work that night. Jeremy left and I began my nightly paperwork. About 20 minutes later, here came Jeremy back in with hotdogs from Kanagroo for me! I never will forget that huge smile! He said he couldnt handle thinking of me scrounging around in the back for snack food. That was just Jeremy, always thinking of others.

Jeremy, rest in peace....you definitely deserve it. You will always be in our thoughts. Jackie, Jarred, and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michelle

November 1, 2006

I had the honor of meeting Jeremy at Mt. Olive College a couple of yrs ago as we entered their criminal justice program. His smile lit up a room and his compassion for others will always be remembered. I know he was a excellent officer and will always be remembered for his contributions to everyone he came in contact with. May God bless his family during this hard time, and through the bad may they always cherish and hold tight of every memory they have with Jeremy. God bless law enforcement!

Heather Bailey Adams
Classmate

November 1, 2006

As Jeremy's Aunt his face and smile never changed from a
Baby. We are a very close family and when he and his cousins
were growing up they were "Our Children", not yours or mine.
We had a lot of family gatherings which he dearly loved. He
was always the one with the camera or video camera making everyone laugh and making sure he didn't leave anyone out.
He was very special. In looking back I know he was an
Angel sent to us to touch our lives and the lives of many others. His mission is now completed. I am sure everyone who ever came in contact with him will never forget his Kindness and Beautiful Smile and I hope a little of that has rubbed off on all of us. We will continue our family gatherings in his Honor as he will always be with us.

I Love Jeremy,
Aunt Janice

Janice S Schwartz
Aunt

November 1, 2006

John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -The highest human exhibition of love that earth has ever seen was this.

We know that to be an officer of the law of any agency, requires a certain courage and willingness to put ones life on the line for another. It is a divine call. Thank you Deputy Reynolds for heeding that call. The world is a better place because you were in it. May you rest in peace and peace be to your family.

Laura W
Friend of Family Member

October 31, 2006

Dear friend we will miss you.Rest in peace and may god be with your faimly..

Captain Van Walker
Piperton Police friend

October 30, 2006

I didn't personally know Jeremy but from all accounts, he was a loyal friend to his fellow officers and an outstanding law enforcement officer himself. He lost his life doing what he loved, serving his community. He died a hero and we are grateful for his dedication to his job, his community and his department. Having lost my own brother in a line of duty death, I know the pain the family is going through. It is never easy to know what to say but we will be there for his family and we will help them through these difficult days ahead.

Linda Moon Gregory, Sister,
Jacksonville Fl Sheriff's Deputy James H. Moon

Linda Moon Gregory
President, WTN-COPS

October 30, 2006

While it is no consolation for your loss, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Deputy Reynolds.

While I did not have the privilege to have known him personally, I am certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace my friend; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line

Officer Ryan McNeil
Medicine Lodge, KS Police Department

October 30, 2006

I was told of this site by friends while at Jeremy's funeral. I've known Jeremy since he was born. His parents were close friends of my family. I watched him grow up and I too can remember always seeing him smile. Jeremy was ring bearer when I got married. I'll always remember every time I saw him, he had to have a hug and he would tell everyone he was our ring bearer and how all he could do was stand there looking up at me. I will always cherish those moments. Today I attended his funeral. It was a beautiful tribute to a remarkable young man who gave his life doing what he loved best. A man whom I've always thought of like family. To his parents, Victor & Patsy, his wife & son, Jackie & Jared, please know that although Jeremy may be gone, he will always be loved and never forgotten. I love you all.

Family Friend

October 29, 2006

To the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Reynolds,
I am very sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to help you understand why this wonderful man was taken from your lives. Please know that you have a law enforcement family nationwide that is praying for you.

~ Rest in peace Deputy Reynolds ~

Messena Howze
Wife of Oklahoma City Police Sergeant

October 29, 2006

Just as many have said, you never saw Jeremy without a smile. He had a heart of gold and was kind to everyone he ever met. Without a doubt, he loved to serve and protect. I am honored to say that I worked with such a fine officer. He will truely be missed.

Trooper Matthew Bunn
NC Highway Patrol

October 28, 2006

God Bless Deputy Reynolds. Rest in peace our brother.

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

October 28, 2006

Anyone who knew Jeremy knew he was a rare exception to this job! I can honestly say I never saw him without a smile or his trademark calm demeanor. Jeremy was an officer that took each call or complaint as serious as the very first one. Jeremy would often stop by the Police department while he was working as a Deputy with the Carteret County Sheriff's Office to make phone calls, conduct an interview, or follow-up on a particular case he was working on at the moment. I could always overhear him saying "Yes Mam or Yes Sir" to most every person he spoke to calmly reassuring them he was giving them and their case top priority. Jeremy's quiet ways had an impact on you and made you stop and realize the reasons why you first wanted to take this job, to make a difference and hopefully leave things a little better than you first found them. Jeremy was truly a servant to the people and respected by everyone he came in contact with. You my friend have truly made a difference in more people than you could have known. I have lost a friend and we have lost one of the best. In the end we hope to hear those words I'm confident Jeremy heard on Friday October 20, 2006 "Well done thy good and faithful servant enter thou into the joy of the LORD!" Rest in peace my friend your work on earth is done, you will not be forgotten.………………

Chief of Police JEFF T. CLARK
NEWPORT POLICE EPT

October 27, 2006

Jeremy will always be in my heart,he's one of the good ones. And god bless his family for giving us the time we had with him.

Captain Van walker
Piperton Police

October 27, 2006

Although I did not know Deputy Reynolds, I was saddened to hear of his accident. As a former deputy with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, I know what a close family those men and women are and my condolences go out to the family and the co-workers of Deputy Reynolds.

Blake Berretta

October 27, 2006

My partner,
I miss those phone calls I would get to personally tell me where you are coming from, regardless how trivial the call was or far away you were.... just because that's what you did, the seemingly never ending smile I was sure to see when pulling alongside you, and the discussions of the new
gadgets you just acquired. I saw you extend compassion to people everyday and when it meant the most was when they didn't deserve it. I thank you and know I will be a better officer for seeing that in you.

You are in a better place now brother where smiles are the uniform of the day, boots stay polished, and gadgets aren't needed. You are that "new guy" for the elite department that has the best vantage point for watching over us all. We know you are there 637.

Deputy Sheriff Hilton Cohea
Fayette County Sheriff Dept.

October 27, 2006

Jeremy worked at Piperton for only a short time before going to Fayette County. In the short time that he was here, he left a huge impact on all of our lives. He will always be remembered for his huge heart and dedication to law enforcement.

To his wife and family, may God always be with you. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

To Jeremy, you will be missed dearly. And those cinnamon rolls will never be the same. I will make sure to save you the extra icing! We love you.

Ptl. Candice Haynes
Piperton Police Department

October 27, 2006

We appreciate your sacrifice, and were there fot the "Sea of Blue" and your funeral. Our prayers are with your family, and your extended family of LEO in Tn and NC.
God Bless,
Ptlm Bartlett PD

Ptlm
Bartlett Pd

October 26, 2006