Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

West family and members of the Cleveland Heights Police Department, I am so sorry for your loss.
"No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave."
--Calvin Coolidge

Debbie Brewer
citizen and COPS member

May 29, 2007

"Think not only with sadness of their passing; remember the glory of their spirit."

Sleep well, Officer West.

Officer Robert Vanderpool
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

May 29, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to those who knew and now miss Officer West.

There are no words to describe what a tragedy this is.

May God lay His healing hands upon the family.

Retired Captain Joe L. Gilliland
Danville, KY PD

May 29, 2007

May God Bless you and watch over your family. You are another Angel up there in the "Blue Sea". Watch over those still serving and protecting. RIP...

NC

May 29, 2007

I have already left one reflection to this memorial page for this hero, Officer West. I have sat here day after day and read each and everyone of the thoughts, prayers and feelings of others who have done the same.
One read that she felt like she might be intruding here at this special place.
No one is ever intruding, we know that each and every person here in this memorial that we write about will understand some part of our feelings that we leave here.
I used to be, Canon City Internet Radio (which is not on the air at this time) and everyone of our members held all law enforcement, military, fire fighters, emts, and all who wore a badge, we hold them, close to our hearts and in our prayers. No, we may not know them personally, but we understand what they stand for and that they go to their jobs each and every day knowing what might be facing them. They do their jobs because they love what they do not because they have to.
Sorry if I rant on and on but this is a very special place for all to leave their thoughts and prayers and NO ONE is every intruding. In time, their familes, friends, loved ones can come here to this memorial and read what others have left. What a wonderful place and GOD BLESS YOU ALL. If you will notice the reflections are from all around the world and from coast to coast. Not all the ones that have left their reflections knew Officer West personally.
Canon City, Colorado

Marilyn Robinson
Citizen

May 29, 2007

Officer West thank you for your willingness to serve your fellowman. God bless you and your loved ones. May the Lord grant your loved ones the strength to endure during this difficult time. Rest in peace my brother.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables

May 29, 2007

May you rest in peace Ofc. West. You will be missed.

Reserve Deputy
Mahoning County Sheriff's Office

May 29, 2007

Please rest peacefully Blue Angel your safe now.

South Bend, In

May 29, 2007

It's not how you die that makes you a hero... it's how you live. Officer West made the ultimate sacrifice and will always be honored and remembered for his dedication and service.

Beth
Sister of a fallen officer

May 29, 2007

To serve and protect, which is what Officer West was doing the day he died. Your family should be so proud of you. Gone but not forgotten by all of the law enforcement community.
leo wife

May 29, 2007

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Jason West, and the Cleveland Heights P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer West, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

May 29, 2007

To the West Family and to the Cleveland Heights PD family,
I mourn your great loss of this fine young officer. He truly was a hero to step forth to protect the innocent and uphold the laws of his community. You have lost a brave hero, son, brother, colleague, friend and community protector. May God lovingly hold you in his arms giving you strength and peace as only he can. Your HERO will have a place of honor in all of our hearts.

Patricia Tucker, wife
Mark R. Tucker EOW 2/12/2004

May 29, 2007

"Go rest high on that Mountain, son you work here on earth is done"

May your family know the peace only God can give them during this difficult time. To my fellow brothers and sisters at the Cleveland Heights PD, may God also shows his peace and comfort during this trying time!!

Jason may you rest in peace know we have the watch from now on!

Ofc M Lamsma
Muskegon PD, Michigan

May 29, 2007

Officer West, during your tour of duty you have served your city and community with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Officer WEst you all are in our thoughts and prayers. You are now part of a much larger family that will be by your side always. To the men and women of the Cleveland Heights Police Department hold your heads high during these difficult times. Staye safe. God Speed...Brother

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

May 29, 2007

Just a tragedy that the courts let a scum bag like him out the first time. He will get his in the end.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs PD

May 29, 2007

What a sad situation. My thoughts and prayers go out to the West family. I sincerely hope that the scum that took Officer West's life never sees the light of day again. There are too many Officers dying for nothing!

Officer West, neither you nor your sacrifice will ever be forgotten. Watch over your family giving them the love, guidance and support they will need as they begin this long, dark journey without you. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

May 29, 2007

Jason , the wheels of justice had a flat tire , the suspect gets probation for assaulting our brother . what shall he get for killing you ? i pray that it does'nt break down altogether . to the West family i extend my deepest condolences for your/our loss . you have a larger family than you'll ever know . lean on Cleveland Heights P.D. , lean on us all . our prayers are with you . Jason , my dear brother rest we have the watch from here...

officer val pickens
birmingham p.d./birmingham,al

May 29, 2007

Thank you for your service to our community. Your murder is a terrible loss to your family, fellow officers and to the citizens of Cleveland Hts. Rest in peace Officer West.

Tren Cheshier
Cleveland Hts. Citizen

May 29, 2007

Tragedies visited upon others always make me a bit sad, especially when it involves the taking of the life of a officer of the peace. I can't begin to reconcile the incomprehensible irony that a person who has dedicated his/her life to the service and protection of a community, as had Officer West, suffers his death by the hand of a member of that community; someone who directly benefits from that effort. In Jason West's case I'm more than sad, I'm broken-hearted... and enraged.
Mrs. West,
I don't know what it is about your son, I'd never met him, but this tragedy feels so personal. Every time I see his face grief washes over me again, and I mourn, for you, for his father, sister and all who's lives he blessed.
My deepest sympathies for your indescribable loss. Know that I'll be holding you, Jason and yours in my heart and prayers. God will bless you all.
Officer West,
Darkness took you from this world but there is a mountain of light that has formed in honor of your spirit. Celebrate heaven and please guide those who seek justice.

S. M. Pesarchick
Mother-in-law of a CHPD Officer

May 29, 2007

Rest in peace Brother.

Officer JJ Doshi #3560
Fort Worth Police Department

May 29, 2007

Godspeed Officer West. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time.

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

May 29, 2007

Godspeed, to you and you"re loved ones.

NC Sheriff

May 29, 2007

Officer West,

You are truly a hero who didn't think twice about protecting all citizens of Cleveland Heights, even the scum that you were sent to protect on your last call. You are the epitomy of what it means to be a police officer; to not think twice about rushing to a fight, a gun call, a robbery, or any unknown call for help. I only pray that you watch over all of us as we protect all citizens, including those who claim to not want us around.

To your family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Outsiders do not understand what families of officers go through on a daily basis, which is why we are such a close community, a trait known only to our military and safety forces. We will always be at your side, just as Jason is at ours.

To the Cleveland Heights Police Department, as a graduate of the Cleveland Heights Police Academy, I was trained by some of the best officers in this country. On every tour, I take with me the lessons learned on Noble Rd. Your professionalism is a model to us all. I am sure that I speak for all members of the Garfield Heights Police Department in saying we stand by all of you, your brothers and sisters in blue.

Father in Heaven, welcome Jason into Paradise, where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Your Son, as he has truly did his time in Hell.

God be with you Jason.

Patrolman Matthew Berdysz
Garfield Heights Police Department

May 29, 2007

Jason,
Where did the time go? When years fly by like minutes, it seems like yesterday when we were laughing and talking about our innocent and carefree lives. Now I'm writing to you here on this page. I'll miss your positivity. I'll miss your sense of humor. I'll miss your laugh. But above all, I'll miss knowing your not out there helping or protecting your family, friends and co-workers and serving the community in a career that you loved and devoted your life to. You are a excellent man and an excellent friend. And for this I will always regret not making time to see you more often. I will always remember the good times we shared. You are missed. We'll always have Miss Furey's art class!!!

Condolences and heartfelt sorrow to your family, friends and co-workers.
"Gone But Never Fogotten"

Scott Pocos
Avon Fire Department #4310

May 28, 2007

To the parents and sister of Officer Jason West, I offer my deepest sympathy.

There are no words of consolation...this is a tragic loss...I will pray that God will give you all the graces needed to cope with this devastatingly heartbreaking cross...

May God's Perpetual Light shine upon Officer Jason West and may he Rest in His Eternal Peace for having made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting and serving his community.

Anita L. Culosi
sister of NYS Tpr. S.J. Embarrato eow 7/6/61

May 28, 2007