Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the Shivers family:

We are very sorry for your loss and we will keep you in our hearts and prayers. Stay strong.

With love - C&J

Crista and Janine
Friends of family.

January 25, 2008

Rest in peace Jarrod. To the Shivers family I would like to send my condolences. He was a great guy, always had a smile and a hello. I was unable to pay my last respects on Tuesday as it was the same day we laid my brother to rest. Know you all were in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.

Officer Jennifer Rider
Chesapeake Police

January 25, 2008

Beautiful Soul
By: Officer Dorienne Boykin
Chesapeake Police Department

-Gone Beautiful Soul, but oh so not forgotten
-You were one to count on in times of need, so how do we say goodbye?
-Our hearts ache each day as we come to terms that you are gone
-Are we selfish, because you were called away from us so soon?
-Of course, but we know your Beautiful Sout was needed elswhere
-I guess we have to be thankful that we had you for the time we did
-To show us what a true Beautiful Soul is
-I only hope that as time goes by we all can learn to live as you did... Beautifully
-I know we long for the day that we are able to tell the manchild who carries your name what a Beautiful Soul he only knew for a short time
-So don't forget to keep a watchful eye over us as we continue on
-And know we will finish this journey and keep you in our hearts... Beautifully.

Officer D.M. Boykin
Chesapeake Police Department

January 25, 2008

“I answer the heroic question 'Death, where is thy sting?' with 'It is here in my heart and mind and memories.” -- Maya Angelou

Aloha e Detective Jarrod Shivers,
Thank you for your service and dedication to your community and your country. You and all officers that continue to lay your lives on the line and pay the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities and country safe will NEVER be forgotten.

I pledge to become a continuum of the "ODMP Light" in which Visionary Founder, Chris Cosgriff created for all Fallen Law Enforcement Officers. That light is in the form of an ODMP tribute. People from all walks of life regardless of age, race, religion, profession, education, and geographical location can share here on the ODMP a heartfelt reflection on behalf of a fallen officer.

Every fallen officer is a hero. The ODMP serves as a place where that continuum of "LIGHT" can be felt through the heart and soul of each and every person who honors our fallen heroes with a reflection.

May God comfort the family, loved ones, friends, and fellow officers who have lost their beloved one. May the reflections left fill the void until the light within shines again, as your fallen hero is at rest with Jesus Christ and his soul has been set free. Feel the warmth of his smile from Heaven, he’s watching your back now. He’s that hero who can never be replaced in this lifetime. I light a candle in your honor.

I wish you peace and love beyond all understanding. You are embraced as one of Hawaii's own with integrity, respect, and fairness as you are a fallen hero. You will never be forgotten. 24-7-365 THANK YOU BLUE.


Me ke aloha pumehana Detective Jarrod Shivers
a me nani uhane.
(With warm aloha Detective Jarrod Shivers
the beautiful soul.)

(A Hawaiian Prayer of Solace)

THE PEACE OF " I "
KA MALUHIA O KA "I"

Peace be with you, All My Peace,
O ka Maluhia no me oe, Ku'u Maluhia a pau loa,

The Peace that is " I ", the Peace that is "I am".
Ka Maluhia o ka "I", owau no ka Maluhia,

The Peace for always, now and forever and evermore.
Ka Maluhia no na wa a pau, no ke'ia wa a mau a mau loa aku.

My Peace " I " give to you, My Peace " I " leave with you,
Ha'awi aku wau I ku'u Maluhia ia oe, waiho aku wau I ku'u Maluhia me oe,

Not the world's Peace, but, only My Peace,
The Peace of " I ".

A'ole ka Maluhia o ke ao aka, ka'u Maluhia wale no,
Ka Maluhia o ka "I".

Moana V.C. Molale-(Hawaii & Japan)
Kahu Laakea (Keeper of the Sacred Light)

January 25, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy to Detective Jarrod Shivers family and friends and to the Chesapeake Police Department.

Robert Wigton #9516
Patrolman
San Antonio Park Police,TX.

Patrolman Robert Wigton #9516
San Antonio Park Police

January 24, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. AS A CHESAPEAKE RESIDENT, ITS COMFORTING TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE TO PROTECT US.. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR GIVING THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.

kim towne
citizen of chesapeake

January 24, 2008

Brother

Thank you for your love and service to our community. You will never be forgotten. Your family will be watched over by your fellow officers and our loving God. You are truly a hero, one that makes our country safe and secure. May you rest in peace.

Fellow LEO

January 24, 2008

Det. Shivers

Although I did not personally know you, you worked the streets of chesapeake that I grew up on. As I have talked with many of the officers who did know you, they said what a great man you were. Thank you for your sacrifice to this community. You will never be forgotten. Watch over your brothers and sisters in blue, and know that we all remember the sacrifice that you made. Godspeed brother!

Officer Paul Brothers
Kissimmee Police Department (Florida)

January 24, 2008

Thank you for being a friend, a brother, and a comrade of mine. You will be truly missed. Heaven has gained a new angel today. Thank you for gracing the Chesapeake Police department with the honor of having you as an officer.

Ray kerr and wife
chesapeake police dept

January 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
God bless you brother.

Officer
Decatur Police Department, Ga.

January 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Detective Shivers as well as the brotherhood of the Chesapeake Police Department. May you rest in eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse, NY Police Department

January 24, 2008

Detective Shivers, you nor your sacrifice will be forgotten, Its officers like you who bring honor to the uniform. Rest in peace my brother in blue, we'll take it from here.

Officer Lee
Genoa Police Department

January 24, 2008

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Chesapeake Police Department. May peace be with you during this tragic time. We grieve with you and know that your Hero will never be forgotten. To Detective Shiver's family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The CSPD Wives Association
Colorado Springs Police Department

January 23, 2008

God bless you for the job that you did. May you rest in peace.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept. (CA)

January 23, 2008

God will always watch over you, smile and say: You have done your work for me and I thank you....

I thank you for job well done. God bless to you family.

Sgt. Faye Harper

January 23, 2008

As a mother of a police officer myself, I will be praying for Detective Shiver's family, and pray that God will watch over them continually, and help heal the pain that they bear.

Sandy Anderson
Mother of a Police Officer

Sandy Anderson

January 23, 2008

Shivers
Although I did not personally, you helped me on a number of occasions. You were always there to lend a helping hand, never complaining about anything. I remember the last time I saw you...we were joking over your military vest and I saw nothing but a smile on your face. I know heaven will be a safer place now. We have the watch now brother!!

Police Officer
Chesapeake Police Department

January 23, 2008

I am truly sorry for your loss. We will keep you and
all of your family in our prayers. If we can be of assistance in any way please let me know.
God be with you.

Chaplain Bob Johnson
Waynesboro Police dept.

Chaplain Bob Johnson
Waynesboro Police Deptl

January 23, 2008

Det. Shivers, thank you for your service to our Country and the citizen's of Virginia. Neither you, nor your sacrifice, will ever be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

January 23, 2008

It was an honor to serve as Jarrod's Chief on the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt. One recurring theme at Jarrod's funeral service was what a personable and congenial person he was and his willingness to lend a hand. He was my hero as he served the nation and the commonwealth, I only hope that I can carry on his legacy of service. To Jarrod's family and the entire law enforcement community (especially the City of Chesapeake), may God keep you in his loving care and help to heal the hurt caused by this loss.

Senior Chief Michael Mappin
US Navy

January 23, 2008

He gave all and expected nothing in return. "Never Forget"

First Sergeant Jim Jarrett
Chesapeake Police

January 23, 2008

Fair winds and following seas R.I.P Det. Shivers

C.O.

January 23, 2008

jarrod omg you would have been so proud of ur family ... they came thru this liek really champs ... you brother will be miss .. howeve u have a greater calling on u know please make sure to bring all the boys and girls of blue... i love my hubby ... i want him home safe and sound from Portsmouth ... hugs and Nichole if u need anything call iwill be there for u
susan bachman
former sr dispatcher now with
va state police dispatcher
and wife of a soon to be seragenty
hugs and all that

susan bachman chesp police
former dispatcher and SWAT Dispatcher

January 23, 2008

An Officers Life......

You wonder why he pulled you over and gave you a ticket for speeding"
He just worked an accident where poeple died because they were going to fast
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You wonder why that cop was so mean
He just got done working a case where a drunk driver killed a kid
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You work for 8 hours
He works for up to 18 hours
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You drink hot coffee to stay awake.
The cold rain in the middle of the nite keeps him awake.
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You complain of a "headache", and call in sick.
He goes into work still hurt and sore from the guy he had to fight the night before
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You drink your coffee on your way to the mall.
He spills his as he runs code to a traffic crash with kids trapped inside
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You make sure you're cell phone is in your pocket before you leave the house.
He makes sure his guns is clean and fully loaded and his vest is tight
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You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you.
He watches his buddy get shot at, and wounded in front of him.
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You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He walks down the highway looking for body parts from a traffic crash
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You complain about how hot it is.
He wears fifty pounds of gear and a bullet proof vest in the middle of July and still runs around chasing crack heads
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You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
He runs out before he gets his food to respond to an armed robbery.
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You get out of bed in the morning and take your time getting ready.
He gets called out of bed at 2 am after working 12 hours and has to be into work asap for a traffic homicide
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You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He holds the hair of some college girl while shes puking in the back of his patrol car
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You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
His shift ended 4 hours ago and theres no end in sight
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You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He can't make any plans because on his off days he still gets called back into work
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You yell and scream at the squad car that just past you beacuse they slowed you down.
He's in the driver seat of the squad car, going to cut somebody out of their car only to find out that their dead when he gets there.
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You roll your eyes when a baby cries in public
He picks up a dead child in his arms and prays that it was crying
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You criticize your police dept and say they're never there quick enough.
He blasts the siren while the person in front of him refuses to move while talking on their cell phone and doing their makeup.
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You hear the jokes about fallen officers and say they should have known better.
He is a hero and runs into situations when everyone else is running away in order to make sure no one else gets hurt and lose's his life doing it
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You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He would take a bullet for his buddy without question
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You sit there and judge him, saying that its a waste of money to have them around.
Yet as soon as you need help he is there
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To the Shivers family, you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. Please no that Jarrod will never be forgotten for he is walking the golden beat and watching over all of us.

DEPUTY HOUCK
NORFOLK SHERIFF'S OFFICE

January 22, 2008

Brother,
I attended your funeral services today. The service was truly fit for a "Hero"! After listening to your CPD brothers speak about you, there is no doubt you were a cops cop. Your selfless service to your community, your fellow officers and SWAT operators will be greatly missed. As the funeral procession headed down Battlefield Blvd. I looked a forward and back and as far as the eye could see there were blue lights, the side of the road was lined with citizens paying their respects to their fallen warrior, children crowded the sidewalk in front of an elementary school clutching American flags. In that moment I realized just how many lives were touched by your service and dedication and I think maybe for once we got it right, a perfect farewell to a true hero. Rest in peace my brother, go and rest high upon the mountain, we'll hold the line and answer the pager till our time comes. To your family and friends know that Jarrod will live on in our actions to defend all that he was willing to lay down his life for. Your sacrafice and dedication will never be forgotten.

Operator
Tactical Response Unit; Portsmouth PD

January 22, 2008