Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I saw you today, just for a brief moment, as you passed by me in a horse drawn carriage, coffin draped with the American flag, fellow officers in the front and fellow officers in the back. I saw the faces of your family as they walked behind you, saddened, but also proud. I glanced at my children and saw admiration in their eyes,yet sorrow. We will miss you Jason. Your death is not in vein. Your light will shine in the hearts of my children....especially my daughter, who wants to carry on your memory. You see, she has always wanted to be a police officer...and seeing you today just solidified the fact. She wants to help others just like you did. She's a junior at Avon High School, your alma mater. I will make sure she carries on your passion in caring for others. No, Jason, you did not die in vein. You have lit another candle..passing the torch to another future fellow police officer. We thank you and will never,never forget you!

Susan
Avon Citizen

June 1, 2007

God bless all the work you have done in the community, Jason. You will be missed by so many. You will NEVER be forgotten. Thank you for your service to the CHPD.

To the West family- God is in control now. He and Jason are watching over you and his fellow policemen. I hope through this senseless tragedy you will see how many people loved Jason and appreciated all the wonderful things he did in his short life. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

"Greater love hath no man than this than to lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

K.C.
Daughter of Cleve. Hts. Police Officer

June 1, 2007

Thank you. You will never be forgotten. Please watch over us from heaven. God Bless you Officer West.

LEO Wife

May 31, 2007

Thank you for your service and God bless your family.

P/O B. STEEL#2401
COLUMBUS DIVISION OF POLICE

May 31, 2007

He left this world in a hard way to make a soft way for us all. The sacrifices that officers make every day cannot be described in words. My heart goes out to all who have been affected by this loss. This is a loss that knows no limit. When an officer is lost the world cries. They are our parent, our friend, our safety, our security. They are our local soldiers who battle daily for our freedom much like our military does in war. His pain has left. Ours is only beginning.

Joan Gipson
civilian

May 31, 2007

Dear Jason,
You are a true hero and Cleveland Heights will never forget you. Rest in peace.

M Spear

May 31, 2007

My Husband, my Step-Son, my Father, my Uncle, my Godfather, all serve or have served to protect you and I in one way or another. All have put their lives on the line, day in and day out. Office West has given the ultimate sacrifice. May God Bless His Soul and May God Bless His Family. May God watch over - each and every Police Officer as he or she goes out to protect you and I every day

Tamara Larkin - Citizen

May 31, 2007

Godspeed Officer West. You go to join the brotherhood of Angels in Blue.

Margie Rivera
Sister of fallen officer William Rivera EOW 11/24/05

May 31, 2007

I didn't know you personally, but I am a Cleveland Heights resident. We don't give enough credit to the men and women who put their lives on the line so that we may feel safe at home. You were a true hero, and CH will never be the same. May God watch over your friends and family.

Katie S.

May 31, 2007

I am truely sorry for the family of this brave hero. He did his job, and did it well. The community's lives are certainly changed by this tragic event. I pray for the loved ones of this man and I know he will be forever remembered. The memories you have of this courageous man will always be with you no matter what. Words cannot express how much I, and others appreciate your sacrifice.
God Bless.

Jennifer Constien
niece of Officer Don Schultz EOW 5-12-04

May 31, 2007

You are truly a hero, rest bro'

PO J A Bottillo
Troy NY PD

May 31, 2007

I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. An honorable man of peace is now at rest. Officer Larkin was kind enough to share Officer West's story with us on this daily photography blog with two beautiful tributes.

John Buffin
Officer Jim Larkin from Pbase.com

May 31, 2007

God bless your courage

Faith Pritchard

May 31, 2007

To The Family of Officer Jason West,
Although words seem inadequate at this time, I hope you find comfort in knowing people DO care, ARE feeling your pain and praying for you constantly that the Good Lord will see you through this terrible tragedy. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss.

Thank you Jason for all you did for mankind. It will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace.

Mother of an Ohio Police Officer

May 31, 2007

JASON:
I AM SO SORRY ON YOUR PASSING. YOU CAN REST NOW WE WILL WATCH OVER THE STREETS.


PTL. JASON M. REEL
U-117
PERRYSBURG TWP. POLICE OHIO

PTL. JASON M. REEL U-117
PERRYSBURG TWP POLICE OHIO

May 31, 2007

IF I KNEW

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,

That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear

Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

explorer travis martin
buncombe county s.o.

May 31, 2007

It's always with a heavy heart to hear of another loss of one of our officers, Officer Jason West my prayers go out to your family,and to your department, God Bless rest in peace blue angel.

Mother of a Police Officer in MD.

May 31, 2007

Rest in peace brother.

1773P
CSPD

May 31, 2007

My fellow law enforcement officer, you have served you city, county, state and country with all your might. Officer West we WILL NOT give up the fight! May you rest in peace and God bless your family.

Sergeant B. Guild
Henry County S.O

May 31, 2007

My heart goes out to you and your family. My son in law is a cop in Lexington, KY and he has twin sons, 22 months old. We can't live in fear that he is going to be killed on duty, but it is always there in the back of our minds. I am so sorry for your loss. People like Jason, and Jim L, and Hilton, my SIL, deserve way more than they receive in pay, respect, and gratitude. May God be with you.

Debbie Sheils

May 31, 2007

God Bless Officer West and his family!

Lt. Jeff Neville
Bishop Airport PD

May 31, 2007

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. -Albert Pine

Officer West -- The sacrifice you made for your community will never be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Officer West -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

May 31, 2007

Rest in peace Officer West. You are a true hero. Prayers to all od your family and friends. We'll take it from here.

Sgt. Paul Fortunato
Harding Township N.J.

May 31, 2007

I pray that your family and friends will find comfort in the reflections left by your extended family. I am saddened by the loss of another brother and yet proud of your courage at the same time. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and enjoy your deserving seat "high on the mountain"

D/Sgt. Vence Woods
Michigan Dept. of Environmental Quality-Office of Criminal Invest.

May 31, 2007

May God grant comfort, hope and peace to the family, friends and fellow officers. Go rest with God in Jesus Name.

Chaplain Bryce Justice
Bean Station Police Deprt.

May 31, 2007