Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother, I did not know you, but your sacrifice still touches people everyday. I grew up in Shaker Heights, right next door. I have family in the area still. I was stunned and saddened to hear about your passing last year. I don't know why I am just now leaving my thoughts. Maybe its because 2007 was an eye opener for all of us who have answered the call. They say it was the worst year for police in a long time. I believe it.
But everyday you geared up and went out and protected the citizens of Cleveland Heights. You protected members of my family still living in the area. My friends who live there still. I am able to carry on the fight down here in MD knowing that there are more Officers like you carrying on the fight back home. Thank you for protecting the people I love. Thank you for answering the call.

CHPD, I am sorry for your loss your pain is felt across the nation.
Officer West's family and friends, I am sorry for the pain you are going through. The family and friends are the unsung heroes of police officers. You are the ones who inspire, drive, protect, and help us through the dark hours. You are the ones who worry for us, stay up late waiting to hear from us to make sure everything is ok. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for allowing your son to be a protector of society. Thank you for allowing your son to keep my family and all the others in the Heights area safe. God Bless you and Officer West.

Officer
Anne Arundel County Police Department, Maryland

January 16, 2008

Hey Jason,

I think about everyday when I get in my cruiser, and many times i find myself asking you to help protect me as i go from call to call. Recently, and with more frequency, i find myself in a daze while sitting in my cruiser waiting for a call. while i sit there knowing you're watching me, I hope I'm doing you justice. When i earned your respect and developed a friendship with you, it was truly one of the most instrumental days in my career, because I wanted you to respect me so badly. When i gained that respect, i realized how much more i had recieved; a loyal friend, strong back-up; and a teacher, that i dont think you ever knew how good you really were at inspiring me. I miss you, I will never forget you, I just want you to know that its difficult for me to work in the heights without you, but i'm gonna try like hell to be just like you.

friend
chpd

January 15, 2008

Jason, Not a day goes by that I don't think about you, miss you, love you and wish that I could have had just a few more minutes to spend with you. A part of me is so empty now that you are gone. It is hard to believe that things happen for a reason and that your death meant that there was something bigger and greater that you were to meant to do. God, I miss you. I haven't been able to bring myself to visit your grave. I cannot bare the thought of just looking at you in that way but I know that I need to. Jay we love you and Bob & I are doing the best we can. Please don't worry about mom, dad, annie, grandma and the kids. We are here for eachother and I promise you we will do whatever it takes. Bobby misses you in ways that I cannot even express and it is so hard to see him that way. He goes to the house everyday. Yesterday he started 250dy up...she sounds and runs just as you always wanted her to. Jason, I cannot wait to see you again my friend. I love you! Jennifer

Jennifer
Best Friend & Wife of CHPD Officer & Best Friend B. Montgomery

January 14, 2008

Hey friend -
Your platoon is on midnights this month. I so wish we could have one of our late night talks at the BP right now. I could really stand to see you. I miss you so much.

friend

January 12, 2008

You would have been the first person to call me Monday night to make fun of the Buckeyes loss. I know you were teasing me from above. You're still very much with me. I love you.

friend

January 9, 2008

Jason:
I would like to extend my hearfelt condolensces to Jason, his family, and friends during this time.
Your tragic death has been overwhelmingly sad and depressing. I was lucky to have known you and judging by all the responses on here so many were too. I migrate back here to read your reflections as a small way of honoring you! "Only the good die young" - Billy Joel

friend

January 5, 2008

Happy New Year Jason. You are forever in our hearts and minds. Miss you and love you much.

friend

January 1, 2008

Happy New Year J!!!
Love ya!!

December 31, 2007

Hey Jason -

As we usher 2007 out, I am thinking of you. 2007 took you away from all who love you. You are in so many hearts on this night. I love you and I miss you. What wouldn't I do for more time with you. You will never be forgotten.
xxoo

friend

December 31, 2007

Happy new year,you are dearly missed

A

December 31, 2007

Merry Christmas Jason we are all thinking of you

December 27, 2007

I wish your family and friends a hopeful Christmas. I know this day is tough for them as it is tough for me. And tomorrow, the 7th month since you were taken from us, is going to be tough as well. You are so missed. From across the country, you are missed. As always, you're in my thoughts and dreams. I love you.

Friend

December 25, 2007

It wasn't Christmas this year without your smiling face present. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of you and miss you terribly. Much love to your family during this difficult time.

friend

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Jason.
I was thinking about you today.
I know today is hard for your family
But they know your watching over them. =]
We miss you so much, Not a day goes by that
i dont think about you. I know my daddy misses you very much.
Thank you for protecting everyone. I have your picture in my room and i carry a card for you in my wallet. I am thinking of you and your family today.

Your Friend,
Melissa,

Melissa Mecklenburg
Friend

December 25, 2007

dropping a prayer off on this Christmas Day

#144
RPD

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Jason. I miss you....

December 25, 2007

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 Officer West. 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 Jason, 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 Jason's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Jason's life was about so much more than the way he died. Jason will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Officer West, 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 five 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)

December 24, 2007

I miss you friend. Thinking of you...

friend

December 19, 2007

Jason,

I remember meeting you when I came to the police station. You had such a great sense of humor and I can tell that my dad still misses you alot. It has been painful to be around all the officers and see how they still are trying to come to terms with you being gone. I hope you are continuing to protect us all in heaven. Miss you lots. XOXO

Anonymous

December 9, 2007

Jason -
I remember meeting you at the bank while you worked last thanksgiving so I could give you some candy, and you met my mom & grandmother while we were on our way to dinner. Not the meeting we had planned, but my mom fell in love with you anyway. You were so funny. I wish I could meet you again this year. I can't imagine how your family and your brothers and sisters in blue are coping without you this Thanksgiving day. I am so sad today, and every day that you're not here, but on Thanksgiving I am going to give thanks to God that you came into my life and I had years of friendship with you. Thank you for all that you were and for honoring me with your friendship. Thank you for everything you did in life. The world is a better place because you were in it. I love you. Happy tofurky day friend.

friend

November 23, 2007

happy thanksgiving jason!! Miss you!!!

A

November 22, 2007

On Ohio State - Michigan game day, I miss our banter. I wish you were here to root against my buckeyes. I know that if the wolverines win, it is because you are looking over Lloyd Carr's shoulder and making it happen. I miss you so much.

FRIEND

November 17, 2007

I will never forget that horrible day. I didn't just loose a brother-n-law but a good friend. Know there is just an empty feeling that I have. Jason will be missed by all and there are things that I wanted to do with him, but that will never happen know. (I would like to thank all the Police Officers for there support during this tragic event.)

Erik Rehark
brother-n-law

October 30, 2007

Jay,
Its so hard for me to believe you are gone. I think about you everyday. I keep hoping I will wake up from this bad dream and everything will be back to normal. But its not happening. I miss you so much. I miss you telling me to relax. I miss that grand entrance you make at grandmas house and most of all I miss your smile. Hunter really miss you to. He talks about you all the time. He wishes you can come back from Heaven. We all miss you and love you.

love Annie ,Hunter, Hallie

Ann Rehark
Sister of officer Jason West

October 30, 2007

Today was especially hard. I really miss you.

friend

October 17, 2007