Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Deputy for your service in protecting us from the bad guys. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. We will always remember you. God bless.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tn.

April 7, 2007

Rest in peace, my brother. We'll take the watch from here. "The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1

Officer J.W. Propst
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

April 7, 2007

Jason,
Thank you for being such a great friend to my son David and a mentor to my son Coby. They both are missing you. Your service and dedication to your family and community will never be forgotten. Peace be with your family and friends as they face this very difficult time.

Judy Farmer Preston
Altavista VA

Mother of 2 AFC Members

April 7, 2007

Jason,

There is a gap in the national long thin line of officers, but there is an unbelievable hole in our ranks here at the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. One that will not be easily filled. Our faith in God, as well as in each other, will allow us to take the watch and continue to serve. Rest in peace my brother, and know that you have made each of us proud, and you will never, ever be forgotten.

Investigator Mike Milnor
Campbell County Sheriff's Office, VA

April 7, 2007

Jason

Today is April 7, 2007 and we are preparing to carry you to your final resting place in this life. I look forward to seeing you again soon in that Holy City that God has prepared for us. As we grieve here, I know your faith in Christ has carried you across that cold river and into an everlasting life. My brother, I will meet you by the river of life one day.

Inv. Tony Bates
Campbell Co. Sheriff's Office Va

April 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Jason's family, friends, shift and department. It was an honor to meet and start my career in Law Enforcement with Jason. Our Brother and Sisterhood has lost a true hero."The wicked flee when no man pursueth but the righteous are bold as a lion." Proverbs 28:1

REST IN PEACE BROTHER.

Dep. J.W. Carroll
Amherst Co. Sheriffs Office

April 6, 2007

To the family and loved ones of Deputy Sheriff Jason Lee Saunders and his fellow officers with the Campbell County Sheriff's Office:

On behalf of our family, I want to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Deputy Saunders was tragically killed in the line of duty. His valor and dedication will never be forgotten.

In reading the loving reflections, it is obvious that Jason was an amazing young man who touched many lives in a positive way. I can see that he is so loved and will be missed by so many.

The circumstances of his death were heart breaking and I know caused much anquish for all those affected. To his parents, I share your agony in losing a cherished child and know that the lives of everyone who called Jason beloved have been forever changed. To all his family, I pray that you find comfort in your faith, each other and friends as you struggle with this devastating loss. May you be embraced by your law enforcement family and other police survivors who share this journey with you.

May Jason's spirit continue to soar and his memory continue to inspire. May God hold Jason and his family in the warmest part of his heart and the most gentle part of his soul. Heaven has another hero today.

Our family lost our cherished Larry when he was ambushed and fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two robbery suspects on April 23, 2005. We were supported and comforted by the brotherhood and sisterhood of law enforcement, and that wonderful community will be there for you. Nothing takes away the pain of your loss, but the comfort of the law enforcement community will help you endure what will seem at times unendurable.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Jason gave to his community and the citizens of Virginia, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 3, 2007.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg, Ca PD eow 4/24/05

April 6, 2007

Well bro I don't know what to say cause I am still in such shock. You were one my best friends. I knew whenever I had a problem whether it be personal or mechanical you were always one of the first people I could call. It is going to be so hard without you here. I am having such a rough time dealing with all this. We had plans to build my little boy a mustang from the ground up. We were going to make sure he had the baddest around. We had such fun times at the beach. I remember your first trip to Myrtle and we went to Johnny Rockets and you got two hotdogs and they cost you 14.00 dollars and you were so pissed. You said I coulda got these for two dollars at chef's. Your buddy V-Lo is really taking this bad man. He just wants you to come in and get a sausage biscuit with grape jelly. You know he would fix it for you. You were such a hard worker. Anything you wanted you always worked hard to get. (Just like the good ol 5.0) Anyways bro I am going to get off here. Just wanted to tell you how much I am going to miss having you around. I will talk to ya later bro.. LOVE YA .... Shaun

Shaun Souser
Best friend and brother

April 6, 2007

I knew Jason for the past 6 years, first as a dispatcher with Campbell 911, and then the past 3 years as a deputy with the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. We worked in different divisions and we went on a few calls & traffic stops together. I recall Jason genuinely wanted to help people & he had such a positive outlook on life. Jason was an outstanding young man and will be missed. Our prayers go out to coworkers, friends, and family in light of this terrible tragedy. We will never forget Jason, and may he rest in peace.

Master Deputy Gerald H. Lacy
Campbell County Sheriff's Office

April 6, 2007

I entered the world of Public Safety Dispatcher only a few years ago, and already we have lost so many so close to home. With the passing of each Officer/Deputy/Trooper,I realize that, while time does help, the wounds truly never heal completely. I hope your family can find comfort in knowing that so many people are thinking about you now and forever.

Dispatcher
Virginia State Police

April 6, 2007

Rest in peace Deputy Sanders. I offer my prayers and condolences to your loved ones and co-workers. Thank you for your dedication to the citizens of Virginia and the United States.

Sgt. Richard E. Wood Jr.
Montgomery County Pct. 1 Constable's Office

April 6, 2007

May you rest in peace. We will take over your watch from here.

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April 6, 2007

Please know my family's prayers are with the Saunders family and with the Campbell County Sheriff's Department at this most difficult time. May God be with you all. And thank you for all you do daily in the line of service to our community. Sincerely, Dianne Foster, Lynchburg City

April 6, 2007

Rest in Peace Sir.........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold #1890
FT Worth PD

April 6, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Jason Saunders. We have just lost two officers here in Charlotte. We understand the pain your department and family are suffering. Godspeed Jason, and may your family find peace and comfort in the love of God.

Tina Robinson, Investigative Technician
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept, Charlotte, NC

April 6, 2007

Thank you for your service and for putting your life on the line to protect others' lives. My prayers go out to your family and your police department. Rest in peace Deputy Saunders.

Civilian Dispatcher - Tania Schneider
TPD - Toledo, Ohio

April 6, 2007

I wabt to send my deepest condolences to Deputy Saunders family. He was an honorable man. Even though I don't know him I feel as if he was a part of me. I know how it feels to lose someone very special.To honor an officer for his courageousness is great but to honor a fallen officer for his courageoness is even better.

Diamond Johnson
Explorer Post 930

April 6, 2007

Our Prayers and condolences to the Family and Friends of Deputy Saunders. Thank you for wearing the Badge and choosing to Serve and Protect.

Sgt Ollan Burruss
Norfolk Police Department, Norfolk Virginia

April 6, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW DEPUTY SAUNDERS PERSONALLY , I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT, GA

April 6, 2007

My prayers go out to Jason's family at this time of loss. Jason was a great officer and will never be forgotten.

RIP

Carrie Lewis EMT
Campbell County Rescue Squad

April 6, 2007

Deputy Saunders,
You are now and alway's will be a true hero. You can rest easy for you are one of God's angle's. Tell all our fellow officer's with you that we miss them also. All your fellow brother's and sister's who wear the badge honor you. You may be gone, but you are NEVER forgotten!!! May you rest in peace.
The Hernandez Family

deputy's
escambia county s/o fl

April 5, 2007

It was brought to my attention today that we have lost another brother. It is very saddening to hear this news. My sympathies go out to Deputy Saunders family and fellow officers. " BLESSED ARE THE PEACEKEEPERS "

Sgt. Keith E. Crabtree
Wise County Sheriff's Office

April 5, 2007

Words can't express the loss our squad feels for our brother Jason. He was always willing to help whenever he called and never said no to any task asked of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Peggy, Dale, and the rest of the family during this time. You will always be remembered and loved at Altavista EMS 1-C-69. Thank you for a job well done and rest in peace.

Hope Bradner, SGT
Altavista EMS

April 5, 2007

Deputy Saunders thank you for your service. You and your family will always be in my prayers. It saddens me to see so many heroes killed in the line of duty.

wife of a police officer

April 5, 2007

You are and always will be my heart my soul and my rock. You are my HERO. I am so proud of you for all you did for this community and for our family. You are a great man all thanks to your parents. I can't thank them enough for you and I promise you I will now take your place and walk over there and make sure they are ok. You acheived so much in life to be so young. I just didn't love you I tried to be a better person for you so you would be as proud of me as I was you. I am so glad to of had the past two years of your life to share with you. You taught me so much about care and trucks. You showed me how to have a deeper love and respect for everything in life. Peggy and Dale I don't know how much to thank you for raising such a fine man. It was because of you we had such a great protecter to watch out for us. Now he is with God and is burning the roads up writing them tickets keeping our way to heaven safe to join him. Jason just know how loved you are by me. You are a one of a kind and we love and have been glad that you choose to love us as much as you did. God Bless you BABY and keep my spot warm cause you know I am gonna put my cold feet on you. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!!! Cheryl and Kids...

Cheryl Heller

April 5, 2007