Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I heard your name on the news this evening. Your murder remains unsolved. Brought the pain to me as it always does. Even though I didnt know you my heart breaks for your family. I thank you for having taken a job that few would. I pray for you, your family, and all other brave people who risk their lives to help others.....God is aware of all that we do. He knows exactly what happened. It is only unsolved to our eyes. A special prayer to your son...

Community member
caring citizen

February 16, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Mitchell. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

January 21, 2012

Deputy Mitchell,

I never had the privledge of meeting you, but I'll never forget waking that morning and learning of this tragedy. My children attend Consumnes River Elementry and I will always remember the fear that I felt that something like this could happen in my community.

Even though it's been over 5 years now, you and your sacrifice haven't been forgotten.

My deepest sympathies to your family.

Rancho Murieta resident C/O
Ca. Department of Corrections and Rehabilation

January 3, 2012

My dearest Jeff:

I just can't believe it's been 5 years today. I have a hard time visiting this page and rarely do it. But, I found the strength today to read some of the posts on here. I'm truly touched, as I know you would be at the influence your precious life has had on so many people.

You were a beautiful man inside and out. You were a wonderful officer, husband and father. A true role model for both Jake and I. I'm doing my best to influence him in the way you would want me to. It's hard because as much as he looks like you - he's got the stubborn streak of his mom in him. But, in his heart - he's got the pride and desire to make you proud. He so misses you. I know that every day he finds it hard to know that he has missed out on so much with you. He knows what a great man and father you were and that is such a void for him. It will never be wholly filled. But, honey - I promise you that as much as I will love you forever - that I will also complete the other promise we made to each other. I'll make sure Jake is raised to make you proud and that he will always know his father.

I love you and I miss you with all my heart. I thank you for being with me. I prayed for a long time to have dreams of you. To be able to feel you. To have a sense of peace that you were okay and I was okay. I prayed to feel you in my heart - my soul. I feel you now and I know I'm guided by your strength and love. You are in a wonderful place and I know that you are safe. I know that you are at rest. I love you and I always will.... no matter how many years pass.......

Your wife for eternity

Crystal

Crystal Mitchell
Wife

October 28, 2011

5 years.....5 years since the worst day in my life.
So I'll write it again
I'll love you forever
I'll llike you for always
As long as I'm living
My baby you'll be
Your Mom

mary k. mitchell
mom

October 28, 2011

I can't believe its been 5 years. I just wanted to tell you I miss you and love you.

Charlotte

October 26, 2011

Thinking again about your family and the ultimate sacrifice you gave while trying to keep us safe.

Deputy Sheriff/Retired
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department

May 20, 2011

We wanted to let you know we still about your family and wish you all the happiness in life. Happy Thanksgiving

Heather & Matt Mckim

Heather & Matt Mckim
SSD

November 25, 2010

Hard to believe it's already been 4 years. You will never be forgotten. Justice will be served. RIP, Jeff.

Deputy
Sacramento Co. Sheriff's Dept.

October 27, 2010

Thinking of you and your family.

Anonymous

October 27, 2010

Jeff, its 4 years today and not a day goes by your not thought of. I love you!

you sis in law
Charlotte

Charlotte

October 27, 2010

My Sweetheart,My Baby,Tomorrow it will be 4 years.Tomorrow the Giants play the first game of the World Series. You should be here. You would be so happy. I'm happy, but miss sharing it with you. Jake loves it like you did. I've seen to that. Sort of created a monster, a baseball freak. Like me and you.I miss you. My God how I miss you. I love you with all my heart.
Your Mom

Anonymous

October 27, 2010

Jeff, I meant to write earlier but time gets away from you. I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. I know your birthday was May 28, so I apologize for not getting on here sooner. I also wanted to say your always in my thoughts.

love ya

Charlotte

June 3, 2010

Jeff, I am so sorry I let time get away and fell out of contact. I have learned a valuable lesson. You were always so upbeat, cared about others and were always there to lend an ear and just be a great friend. Getting to know each other in Spokane, the trip we took to CA and getting to meet your family was a highlight of my life. Your entire family was so giving and just great people to be around, they raised you well and it shows by how many people you touched and how many admire you.

I was very grateful to be able to be at your wedding and meet Crystal. You two were perfect for each other from the time I got to spend with you. Jake will grow up to be a great person just like his Dad!

Thank you for being a huge influence on my life and again, I am so sorry for letting time slip like that.

If anyone else reads this, please don't let the people you care about get away from you. Stay in contact, make contact now, just keep in touch and let them know you're thinking about them.

I will always keep you and your family in my thoughts. Thank you for your service to our country and the service to your community.

Your friend,

Doug

Doug Colcord
Friend/Fellow Air Force Security Police Member

March 17, 2010

Officer Mitchell,

I had the amazing privilege of attending the graduation of Palomar Police Academy Class 18. Words cannot express the feelings and emotions I felt that night. I attended that night to see a friend join the ranks of the proudest profession, then another privelege was bestowed on me... I first heard your name and learned your story. I saw your beautiful, strong and proud wife accept the donation and plaque Class 18 worked so hard to earn for your son. Even though I will never meet you I am so proud to even know of you! Hearing your story makes me so proud to know there are men and women in this world willing to put their lives on the line to enforce the laws of the land and protect and serve. Thank you for your years of service, thank you for your sacrifice, thank you for being an inspiration to others.

Pride is Forever!

Erin
Friend of Class 14

January 18, 2010

Jeff,

I went to the class 18 graduation last night. It was a great tribute to you. The men and women of the graduating class showed great pride. I just wanted to leave a note of my thoughts, but I can’t gather the words. I know that you are up there watching and keeping your family safe from harm. Thank you for your great sacrifice... change that... because I don't believe that the words "Thank You" expresses enough. Just so you know that your sacrifice will not be in vain. I know your family misses you and would want you here instead. I honor you for all you have done for the citizens and your country. I honor your memory, your family and friends for the sacrifice you have given.

Rest well….

A.P.

Future Peace Officer Anthony Punchard
Palomar Police Academy Graduate Class 14

December 18, 2009

Deputy Mitchell,

I am sorry to bother you again, but was thinking about you and wanted to visit. We are about (11) months into the academy and graduation is around the corner. I am very nervous, but yet anxious at the same time. I am nervous that I may not make it to graduation and I am anxious to hurry up and graduate so I can get out on the streets.
Times have been tough and not a lot of agencies are hiring right now. I am fortunate enough to be in the background process with one agency and would give anything to get a job before graduation. Although, getting a job is important to me, nothing can take away from the experience that I have had thus far, this year, and you have added to the experience. Right now I am focused on getting to graduation so I can meet Crystal and Jake. I cannot wait to walk across that stage and hug them in your honor.
Like I mentioned before I have come here often, but I always feel silly for writing. Not because I don't want to talk to you, but I just don't think that I can give you what you deserve to hear, but at the same time I feel it is important for you to know that you give me the inspiration to go on even when I feel like giving up.
I will be back soon to check in but for now....................
"1159 Never Left Behind - Oorah !"
Love to you and your family.

Nicole Robbins
Palomar Police Academy - Class 18

November 7, 2009

It's hard to believe it's been three years. I think about you, Crystal, and Jake often. The baseball field that was completed in your honor is an amazing tribute. I just wish they'd find who took you away. It breaks my heart that the missing piece hasn't been found. I pray that one day we'll have more answers than questions.

Jeannie Benevides Harmon
Community friend

October 27, 2009

Jeff, its been 3 years and your still missed like it was yesterday and your thought about every single day.
Crystal is going to your memorial site today to visit you. Maybe you can smile down on her so the sun starts to shine a little for her.
Jeff, your an inspiration to so many, and especially me. I tell my son about you all the time. He was only one at the time so he doesn't remember you, but every chance I get, I tell him what a wonderful Uncle you were and what a hero you are.
You are loved and missed by many, and you will never be forgotten. I love you!

Love,
Charlotte

Charlotte
Sister in law

October 27, 2009

Today marks the third anniversary of your death. Three years since the lives of those who love you were forever altered. Three years since your department sustained a devastating blow. Three years in which your murderer has avoided justice. Your department will not give up on finding those responsible for your death.

To your family: I know how the hurt of losing a beloved never goes away...the pain of the loss and the pride in the beloved are forever. I share your mother's anquish in losing a cherished child. Losing a child surely has to be life's greatest sorrow. I hope to meet your family at a NORCAL COPS function one day, but until then I will pray for their solace.

Jeffrey, you are remembered, honored and revered by your family and friends, your law enforcement family, your community, and by the Palomar class that honors you and is inspired by you.

Rest in Peace

Mother of fallen officer, Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 27, 2009

Dear Deputy Mitchell,

As I sit here and stare at your picture, I try to find the right words to describe what you mean to me. It is hard to explain in words what you mean to me when we never had the pleasure of meeting each other.
I will first start out by introducing myself. My name is Nicole Robbins. I am a recruit at Palomar Police Academy, Class 18. At the beginning of the year you were introduced to our class. Please don't be offended when I say this, but then you were just a name to me. As time progressed and the more I got to know you and your family you changed from "just a name" to being a part of my life. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you and your family. I know it may be hard to understand, but you and your family have given me a purpose to succeed and something to work toward throughout this year.
I have been wanting to come here and speak to you for quite sometime. I come here often but can never find the right words to say that you deserve to hear. What do you say to someone that will always be a hero to so many lives? I never thought it would matter if you heard from me - just a recruit in the academy. I may be just a recruit in the academy Deputy Mitchell, but you are my hero.
I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to look up to you. You will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart.

Recruit Robbins
Palomar Police Academy - Class 18

October 26, 2009

Jeff,

As the anniversary of your death nears, I am thinking of you and your family. I see the posting from your mom, "I'll love you forever...." my favorite book that I read and cried as I read to my son. I know how a mother's love runs so deep for their children and I hope you know how much your mom loves you. I also saw the posting from the truck driver who admitted his pettiness and thanked you for your sacrifices...even in death, you are making an impact on others, whether it be those who drive by the freeway sign in your honor or your road side memorial or the Police Academy recruits who honor you daily....you make a difference...still!!! On Oct. 27, we will have silence in our classroom in your memory.

Shanon Dreyer
Law Enforcement Training Supervisor, Palomar College Police Academy

October 14, 2009

I never knew you and if we had met I would have probably been upset with you for handing me a ticket that I'm sure I would have deserved... how petty of me. We never met but I drive past your memorial to and from a quarry and think about you and what you guys go through. It's such a long and lonely road out there... I stop sometimes to see all the love that people leave for you. It's truly hallowed ground. We never met but it's easy to see that you were a good man that will not be forgotten. I can't help but feel a deep sense of loss for your loved ones but at the same time a fully earned respect and appreciation for your service and sacrifice. God bless you and yours Deputy Mitchell!
Very respectfully,
a driver

Driver
Truck driver

August 1, 2009

From an experiance I will never forget, you're still close to my heart and mind Jeff. May you're sacrifice never be forgotten. Thank you for your service. My thoughts remain with your family and loved ones. Hope you find this quote fitting.

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. "
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Chad
Palomar College Police Academy #16

June 29, 2009

Happy Birthday My Darlin Boy
I love you and miss you so
Mom

mary k. mitchell
MOM

May 28, 2009