Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Everytime I drive by your Mom & Dad's I think about your smiling face. You are missed so much and thought of often. I am so glad I could call you friend. I miss you!
Friend & Co-Worker

May 22, 2007

Its been over a month now and i still can't believe the tragic event that took place that night. It seems like everything is a bad dream and eventually we'll wake up and it'll all be alright. Unfortunately thats not the way in which things work. You served well Jay.

Friend of Jason
HVFD

May 18, 2007

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky,
but rather openings where our loved ones shine down
to let us know they are happy

Miss you

May 18, 2007

Thank you for your service.

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

May 16, 2007

The memory of a good person is a blessing.
Proverb 10:7

Jason, you are thought about everyday. You were such a wonderful person and an excellent roll model.
We miss you so much. Rest in peace.

May 15, 2007

Rest in Peace brother! Heart felt condolence to your family!

M Lyons
Oceanside, Ca PD

May 13, 2007

Thinking of you today. We miss you.

May 10, 2007

To the friends/co-workers of crazy J.

I want you to know that as you mourn his loss, the whole of the US mourns with you. That is so evident in the notes that I read from LEOs all across the country. Nothing will make losing a great guy like crazy J easier, but I'm glad to see that your brothers and sisters are doing what they can to acknowledge your hurt.

Remember the principals that this one man stood for and try to instill them in other younger officers that will come after him. This is how he will live on through all of us.

We're here for you as Jason surely would be too. Shore up the pillars of your friends/co-workers the road will be long.

Take care

Patrol Officer from Dayton Ohio

Patrol Officer Dayton Ohio
Dayton

May 8, 2007

You made the ultimate sacrafice while you were serving and protecting the community. Watch over the rest of us as we work to make this world a safer place to live. God bless you and your family, you will never be forgotten.

Deputy Mary B. Syson
King County Sheriffs Department

May 8, 2007

You are thought of so often....you are missed so much...you will never be forgotten!

May 7, 2007

Wishing you were marking 41 today. Not a day goes by that you are not thought of. We miss you dearly.
Please continue to watch us all!

May 4, 2007

Dear Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Deputy Sheriff Jason Lee Saunders,

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of Jason. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support during this very difficult time. We know that sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement for support. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Deputy Sheriff Jason Lee Saunders is a hero.

Respectfully,

Alissa Scott
Widow of Beryl Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-04

April 27, 2007

You made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God hold you in a special place and watch over your family forever....................AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

April 27, 2007

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

Aloha Deputy Sheriff Jason Lee Saunders,
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 last year in the line of duty protecting our Commander in Chief, President George W. Bush), to become a continuum; a keeper of the ODMP light. That sacred 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.

This "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 a hero. The ODMP; Officer Down Memorial Page gives us a place to come together and share our feelings as one family. May we find solace as we give solace to the families who have lost a loved one.

Deputy Sheriff Jason Lee Saunders, God Bless you. You are a hero. As we say in Hawaii, “You are`Ohana.” “You are Family.” 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. I wish you, your loved ones, and your fellow officers, peace and love beyond all understanding. I honor you today. You will NEVER be forgotten.

--"Your life is more important than you can imagine."-- Maya Angelou


** 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
K

April 27, 2007

Just want to tell you how much I miss you and how proud I am of you. It has been three weeks now and it is still hard not hearing from you. You did so much for all of us in this community. I miss you god knows how much I miss you. I know you are at peace now with God and I can't wait to join you one day. Please be at the gates ready to show me my way home. I love you and all the wonderful time we had together. That is what I hold close to my heart now all the wonderful memories we shared. Thank you for my note on friday and your love that you gave me. I love you too BABE....

Cheryl Heller
girlfriend

April 23, 2007

Thinking of you today. We are all still praying for your family. Miss you.

April 22, 2007

I still can't believe you are gone. I know you are in a better place, but you are missed by so many. I still expect you to come into dispatch and give us a big smile, your famous 'Whatz up' and a big hug. I know God needed another angel and you are now watching over all of us. The last time I worked and your shift marked on duty was the hardest thing for me. I kept expecting to hear your '436 to Campbell', but it never happened. You touched so many lives, including mine. You will be in my heart forever. Love & miss ya Crazy J!

Co-worker
Campbell County E-911

April 19, 2007

Jason,
We miss you at work. We will never forget you and the great times you gave us all.

April 18, 2007

To the family and department of Deputy Saunders: What tragice news! I wish something could be said or done to take away the hurt, but there isn't. But please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

April 18, 2007

Rest easy in heaven now my brother, we'll take it from here. Thank You for your service to your country.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Officer Eric Golz
Long Beach Police Department

April 14, 2007

Things in memory of Jason that will be missed around the house:
His soft spoken voice.
Jason liked to joke and kid around to make us laugh at the silly things that he did.
Jason and I would get on the bicycles and ride wheelies for the kids in the back alley way as they all watched. Cheryl, Sam and Gina would be on the back porch talking and watching all of us.
In the summer Jason, Cheryl, Joseph, Sam, Gina, Dillon and I would go over to my parents house to swim. Jason could not float. He would sink like a rock. We tried to teach him how but every time he would go under. We all got a good laugh out of that.
Sunday April 1st Jason, Joseph, Wyatt, Forest and I were in the back field behind the house throwing the baseball. Jason came up to me and said "Dad and I talked about buying the field for an investment and so the kids could have a place in the neighborhood to play."
Jason always liked to help out if he had time. God needs angels. I believe He has a very good helper.
One last thing that can not be forgotten is his signature wave.

Kevin Kelley
Friend

April 13, 2007

Rest easy my brother, We will take it from here.

Det Andy Bershad
NYPD-Emergency Service Unit

April 12, 2007

Jason,
It is now April 12,2007. I still am hoping to wake up and this is all a bad dream. But unfortunately deep in my heart I know that will not happen. As we laid you to res this past weekend I cried but smiled as I heard story after story. You had a beautiful soul. Today my son turns 4 months and as I sit here missing you my wish is that I can raise my son to the type of man you were. That is every mothers dream. This is the first time I have worked shriff since you passed and I find myself waiting to hear your voice. I miss you baby jay. I will forever remember you. You have touched me in many ways. Love you baby jay. Rest in peace. If you get the chance look down on us from time to time. We all still need your help.

Kim Spraker, Dispatcher
Campbell County, Co-Worker/Friend

April 12, 2007

"...I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom. Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln..."

ptl mankin

April 12, 2007

Sorry to hear that we have lost a HERO. I pray that God blesses his family and co-workers. God speed.

Kim LEO wife
Dorchester County Sheriff Office, SC

April 12, 2007