Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I cannot express my saddnes enough to the family and the department of Corporal Jones. My husband was a Toledo Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty in February of this year and the pain and shock of this horrible tragedy is still fresh. I am sadden because I know what you all are going through and this senseless tragedy is not understood. My thoughts are prayers are with you all. God Speed.

Danielle Dressel
Wife of a Fallen Officer

September 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with OPD, the officers family and friends. Cpl. Jones gave the ultimate scrifce and his honor and bravery will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace brother we will hold the line.

Deputy Sean Roach
Brewster County Sheriff's Office

September 15, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Geraldine Breston-Jennings

September 15, 2007

May the Lord bless Corporal Jones, his family, friends and fellow Officers. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Brother.

Patrolman Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department, Lehigh County, Pa

September 15, 2007

It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of yet another friend. Arlie and I worked together in Germany, 1979 as Military Policemen. Many of us from those days have gone on to careers in law enforcement. Though I haven't seen him in years, I remember him well. It's funny how some people just stick in your mind. Arlie was that way. To Arlie's friends and family, please accept my most sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss.

Deputy Don Burke
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Phoenix, AZ

September 15, 2007

Thank you for your service and dedciaton. May you rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

September 15, 2007

BROTHER,
YOU WERE MY FRIEND AND MY TRAINING OFFICER. I HAVE WORKED WITH YOU FOR 4 YEARS ON THE SAME PATROL SHIFT. WE SAT NEXT TO EACH OTHER IN BRIEFING, AND WE EVEN HAD THE SAME BALD HAIR DUE. YOU WILL BE MISSED. I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU THOUGHT ME AND WILL NEVER FORGET THE TIMES WE SHARED. YOU ARE MY HERO. YOU HAVE MADE ME THE OFFICER I AM. DIV. B MISSES YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR SMILEING FACE AND ALL THE TIMES YOU WERE NOT AFRAID TO STAND UP FOR US. I LOVE YOU BROTHER!!

CPL. CASEY REED
ODESSA POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 15, 2007

A horrific nightmare for your agency, the families, and all law enforcement all over the country. May our prayers comfort you all in this tragic time. Rest in peace brothers.

Deputy Sheriff
Martin County Sheriff's Office (FL)

September 14, 2007

Brother,
Its been a long 12 years since I left the OPD family but you were one of the ones I remembered on a regular basis. Lynn and I pray for your family to get strength and comfort from knowing you served proudly and faithfully. I am sorry I wasn't there to say goodbye. It has been and honor to know you, call you friend and serve with you.

Chief Grady Dwelley
Machias, Maine PD

September 14, 2007

Arlie,
I just want you to know that you will be missed at the Dream Center. I always knew every time that I talked to you and heard stories about you, that you were a man of God. I just wish I had gotten to know you better. I am very honored to have known you. It is strange to think that you won't be stopping by the Dream Center. I know that you are up in heaven where you belong.God bless you.
I appreciate all that you have done.

Shari Nettles

September 14, 2007

Arlie and family, You have been called to our Fathers home to patrol the golden streets of heaven where there is no more violence but only peace and love. While we here on earth suffer the anquish of our own safety and that of our brothers and sisters still here with us we can only wish you God speed, your mission here has been served excedingly well and you have served your citizens well. Rest in peace my brother, rest in peace.
Tom Bradley, AZ State Chaplain, FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
PD Phoenix, Az

September 14, 2007

Corporal Scott your act of selflessness and willingness to lay down your life along with your fellow officers will not be forgotten. The courage and valor of the Men and Women of the Odessa Police Department is unquestionable. The men and women of the Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Office have you in their thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep your family.

Richard Speake
Anne Arundel County Sheriff's

September 14, 2007

My long time friend, I will always remember you as my friend from high school and as my friend when we both worked at the Odessa Police Department together. You have always been the big guy with a big heart every since I have known you! The Police Department, your family, and friends has lost a very special person! Arlie, I know that you are in the Good Lords Hands and we will see each other again in Heaven. Rest in Peace my friend! To Arlie Jones family, My prayers are with you. Kevin Springer

Former OPD Police Officer Kevin Springer
Friend & Former Co-Worker

September 14, 2007

God Speed Brother

Tina / Reserve Deputy
ACSO, SC

September 14, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all...

Joyce
Sister of John P Harris EOW 8/19/1994

September 14, 2007

Corporal Jones,
Thank-you for your service. Your community has suffered the tragic loss of three of its bravest and finest. Our deepest condolences to your families and the brave men and women of the Odessa Police Department. Know that your brothers and sisters in blue, across the nation, stand with you in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace, Corporal Jones, our brother.

Detective Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

September 14, 2007

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS. YOU WILL ALL BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS

911 DISPATCHER
MICHIGAN

911 dispatcher michigan

September 14, 2007

Rest in Peace......

Patrolman
New Hartford Police Department, NY

September 14, 2007

Thank you for your dedication, bravery and service to the City of Odessa!

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta Dept. of Public Safety (SC)

September 14, 2007

God speed my brother.... We have the watch now...

Deputy Brooke 769A
Carroll County Sheriff, MO.

September 14, 2007

God bless them. Our support to all the family and friends.

Det. Johan Dekker
Police Gooi en Vechtstreek

September 14, 2007

Wish I could have know you brother. Will look forward to meeting you on the other side.

Chaplain Jim Taylor
Fresno County Sheriff's Department

September 14, 2007

To the friends and family of Officer Jones, know that you are in my prayers.
Your sister in Christ,
Mary

Mary
citizen

September 13, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with Corporal Jones family,friends, and the Odessa Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Kelly
Daughter of a police officer

September 13, 2007

Corporal Jones, What an example you are to those of us carrying on in your absence. I get so disappointed in my job, the courts, the public, and life in general, and then a hero like you and your partners comes along. I realize at times like this how we are needed and how we will be missed. You will never be forgotten and your sacrifice will be appreciated by everyone who finds a need for an officer to stand in the gap. I salute you SIR! May GOD bless your family and your department and friends. We in the "THIN BLUE LINE" just lost a hero and an example. Rest easy SIR, we will carry on. Please save me a place in the squad room up there. Thanks Brother.
Robert L. Clark
24 years in blue.

PATROLMAN ROBERT L. CLARK
SWEETWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT

September 13, 2007