Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace, Agent Dittman.

Lt T Carr
NYPD

March 31, 2008

May God less you and your family always.

D. Gonzalez, Investigations Section
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

March 31, 2008

Rest in Peace Brother! Thank you for your service!!!

SPA INF
USBP

March 31, 2008

On behalf of the 5,200 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Border Patrol Agent Dittman’s family as well as the members of the U.S. Border Patrol. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

March 31, 2008

Another Agent has fallen, Lord, You must have had a very special reason for needing him now, which is unknown to us. Agent Dittman is now standing his watch in Your Kingdom. He watches and now protects ALL of us. God bless you Agent Dittman, and thank you for all your time of service and God bless your family for allowing you to serve. Dear Lord take care of him, for he is special and you now have another fine Agent.

Inv. Carl Rockefeller
Richmond VA. DSS Fraud Unit

March 31, 2008

Agent Dittman 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

March 31, 2008

Your watch is ended. May our Heavenly Father watch over your family and friends during this tragic time. May your soul walk carefully and proudly into everlasting life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in God’s peace my friend, you deserve it. These are "American Heroes" who just yesterday were women and men just doing their job!

REV

Chaplain Michael Grinnals
Camillus Police Department

March 31, 2008

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

March 31, 2008

Rest in Peace my brother and watch over the rest of us on the job. Say hello to my (to-be) son in law Deputy Joshua Norris (EOW Jul 5th 2007). Your family are in my prayers during this dark time.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

March 31, 2008

Thank you for your service. Your family will be in the prayers of the men and women of the ASP.

Trooper
Arkansas State police

March 31, 2008

REST IN PEACE

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

March 31, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

March 31, 2008

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

March 31, 2008

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 31, 2008

Our prayers go out to Agent Dittman's family and friends as well as the department. Agent Dittman's time served is honored and greatly appreciated. The Zone Five Police Academy respects his courage and commitment. Agent Dittman will be remembered by the entire Law Enforcement family. If there is anything the Zone Five Police Academy can do please do not hesitate to ask.

Zone Five Police Academy in NYS
Recruit Session 44

March 31, 2008

We would like to send our deepest regards and warmest condolences to the family, friends and department of Agent Jarod Dittman. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most sad and hard time.

Members and Staff
Wives Behind The Badge, Inc

March 31, 2008

Thank you for trying to keep our borders safe. God's speed.

Constable John O'Mara
PA State Constables Office Lehigh County

March 31, 2008

God speed Brother... we commend and honor your sacrafice!!!

#101
EPPD MN

March 31, 2008

Our country is safer because of your service. God speed, Brother.

Officer Evans #2447
Arlington, TX. PD

March 31, 2008

My condolences to the family and Agent Jarod Dittman. He was a hero and will never be forgotten.

Sheila Lee
Sister of the late Border Patrol Agent Eric N. Cabral

March 31, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Agent Dittman. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God speed and God bless. Rest in peace Sir.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Dept.

March 31, 2008

Agent Dittman,

May you rest in peace my brother in green. You will always be remembered, and never forgotten. You have made the ultimate sacrafice, and we will never forget........

Senior Patrol Agent Alejandro Renteria
USBP

March 30, 2008

Rest in Peace Agent Dittman. "In Valor there is Hope!"

Officer Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department NH

March 30, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Border Patrol Agent Jarod Dittman as well as to the United States Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, Border Patrol. Rest in peace Agent Dittman, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

March 30, 2008

It is always difficult to hear when another brother in green is lost in the line of duty. My thoughts and prayers go out to Agent Dittman's family during this very difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort in the hard days ahead. To Agent Dittman's fellow agents at his station our thoughts are with you as well.

Senior Patrol Agent - K9 Handler
United States Border Patrol - Tucson Sector

March 30, 2008