Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In early 2005, I was trying to become a police officer while working as the manager of Cruisin’ Coffee in Mount Vernon, WA. One of my regular customers was Skagit County Animal Control Officer Anne Jackson. I quickly found out that she shared my ambition to become a police officer and was somewhat shocked when I met her again at the WSCJTC Academy - she in class 579 and I in class 580. We shared a friendship until Anne was taken from us on September 2, 2008. Since that day, I have worn a wristband that commemorates her life…Anne was an incredible person and someone I miss.

Detective Brett Grieve
Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office

February 8, 2024

I miss you warrior. I'll never forget you.

Strength and Honor.

Former Sgt. Glen Carpenter
Pierce County Sheriff's Department

September 2, 2022

I will like to participate in the Walk in your honor. Found one of your t_shirts. You are One of many martires.

Solomon Zerai
Citizen of Washington state

June 6, 2022

Hey Warrior, it's that day of the year again. I'll never forget you. God bless you until we meet again.

Former Sgt. Glen Carpenter
Pierce County Sheriff's Department

September 2, 2021

I remember Deputy Anne Jackson, when she went thru the BLEA in Burien. Of the 4861 recruits I had the honor of teaching, a handful stick out. Anne was one of them. She was pleasant to talk to, and I looked forward to seeing her at the range. I think of her often just like the remaining handful. RIP sister. See you at coffee! JJ

Corporal JB Jones
Port of Seattle Police

December 7, 2020

Rest in Peace Warrior. God bless you and your family. I'll never forget you.

Former Sgt. Glen Carpenter
PCSD

September 2, 2020

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your sacrifice and service. Never forgotten.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 2, 2019

Anne was on patrol that day when she heard the dispatcher that there was a disturbance at a home in Alger, Wa. Knowing the home, the residents of this home where she had previously been called several times, took the call. Thinking that she knew the situation well, she would be able to resolve the issues at hand like she had done before. She left her car, stepped up to the house, and before she could get a sentence out, she was fatally shot. Isaac Zamora whom had a severe mental illness, bolted out of the house gun in hand jumped in a vehicle, and took off blindly. Ending up in a rural housing community near by, shot my girlfriend Julie Binchcus's husband Fred on the ground bleeding and returning home after work with a bag of groceries was met by this crazed man that fatally shot her in the face dead, leaving as abruptly as he came, then took off driving like a crazy man, he shot a man on a motorcycle by the mini mart gas station at the I5 on ramp heading south, and 2 people in a passing car. Leading the police on a wild and scary ride, concluding out in front of the Skagit County Sheriffs department downtown Mount Vernon. There were 6 dead, 2 injured. Alger WA was now a topic of conversation nationwide and in shock. Its been 11 years now, but I remember it as if it were yesterday, it was something too tragic to forget. I'm sure these are not the only facts, but loosing a friend like Julie is all I remember now. You can never predict what a person is thinking, because just when you do, it can be fatal. Take the extra steps to be safe.

Tess Pederson
Sedro Woolley,WA

July 9, 2019

A close friend of mine was related to her by marriage.

Ironically, she knew her assailant, having responded to previous incidents involving that troubled young man.

The Burlington High School Football Stadium, I believe, served as the place for her Memorial Service. The stadium, predictably, was packed.

God Bless You All who Mourn Her Loss,
jerry+
(Former Vicar, St. James Episcopal Church,
Sedro Woolley, WA)

Fr. Jerry Connors
Chaplain, Federal Bureau of Prisons

February 10, 2019

RIP Sister x

Sergeant Jim Demetriou
Metropolitan Police London

September 3, 2018

Rest In Peace Sister LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 10th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 2, 2018

Rest in Peace my sister, and watch over your family and extended family in blue.

Lieutenant (Ret.) Ray Flores
N.Y.P.D.

September 2, 2016

Anne was a friend and horseback riding student. She accomplished more than anyone should have been able to with what she had. Her accomplishments were made possible by her strong unwavering belief that if you want and work hard enough you will achieve it.She choose the sport of 3-day eventing as it appealed to her scrappy side. She never complained that she needed a bigger horse,better tack or that she could only afford to keep her horse well trimmed, not shod.She merely set her goals and carefully plotted her path to achieve them. And achieve them she did!!.When ever she left the start box for cross-country I would worry about her barefoot horse, she competed all the way to Preliminary level..barefoot. I would always say"Keep the balance, maintain the rhythm".She would always give me that million watt smile and say" I'll watch the balance and YOU know I got rhythm!!) Yes Anne I'm sure that is what you doing that day you were taken.....kick on my friend!!!

Viki Ann Schimke
Friend-riding instuctor

September 2, 2015

I'll never forget watching as you cleaned and reconditioned an old bridle for your first horse in Santa Barbara. You are a wonderful soul. You live on in my heart.

Jason Wiginton
Family Friend

March 25, 2015

Anne, it breaks my heart to think your infectious smile and love for life aren't still out spreading their positivity on the streets today. You always made everyone's day brighter. You lived and died as a warrior. We could all be so lucky. It was an honor to know you. 579 ~ Strength and Honor.

Deputy Richard Schram
Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office

December 3, 2014

Rest in peace Anne; I am proud of you - you will always be sorely missed by those who knew you.

WSCJTC BLEA Class 579 - Strength and Honor.

Sgt Glen Carpenter
PCSD - TAC Officer WSCJTC

September 2, 2014

We think of justice being served, in this case it has not as he still walks and breaths. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Your parents think of you every day and cherish their memories of you that they carry in their hearts. Thank you for being the hero that you are.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 2, 2013

Deputy Jackson, I think of you a lot, though I never knew you. You were a brave warrior and your impact on my life was and always will be great. You will never be forgotten... Heroes Live Forever.

God Bless.

Deputy Ben Wood
Whatcom County SO

May 15, 2013

To Anne and her family:

Today is the first time I read Anne's page after talking to a friend who was struck by another line of duty death case study she was exposed to. I talked to Anne every day from day 1 for Class 579 to our final day in Class 577. We were always in the hall together acting as door guards for our classrooms that were next door to each other.

Anne was always smiling and radiated kindness and an inner peace that I truly envy to this day. When I learned of her death, I had already missed the memorial - I was out of the country on military orders. It was a terrible thing to return home to.

I know Anne is still smiling. Those of us who knew her need to remember that smile and carry it with us every day as we walk out to serve our communities.

Godspeed Deputy Jackson. See you in another hallway when my time comes.

Detective Edgar Reinfeld, 1K32
Wenatchee Police Department

October 5, 2012

Dear Anne,

There have been 46 LEO officers killed in Washington since I became a cop here. I knew 13 of them, and one of them was you...

When I was up at WSCJTC yesterday, I thought of you. I remembered performing dry-fire practice at the range with you and DT in the gym. In the 20 weeks you were there, you transformed into a warrior. You made me very proud when you graduated with class 579.

I still can’t forget hearing the news four years ago. You fought the warrior’s fight and you made me and everyone who knew you very proud the way you handled yourself and never quit. To this day you still inspire me. It just wasn’t your day that day…

Of all the stories I tell, it is yours that still brings tears to my eyes. I truly wish I could have been there with you.

Rest in peace Warrior, you will never be forgotten.

Sergeant G. Carpenter #80
Pierce County Sheriff's Dept.

September 28, 2012

Anne, been a long time since high school. Never knew you went into LE until I read about your tragic day. We sang well!

Mike Power - Police Officer
Univ. of CA Santa Barbara Police

September 25, 2012

Thinking of you today... You are greatly missed by all!

E. Cowan
Swinomish PD

September 2, 2012

Anne your missed every day. We will never forget..

Officer Robert H DeNully Jr #047
Tacoma Police Dept

September 2, 2012

Anne, everytime I walk into Haggens I remember the first time I met you. You were full of engery and so inviting. You are so missed, I thank you for the ultimate sacrifice you gave.

Anonymous

March 21, 2011

You and your sacrifice are not forgotten. Thank you. Keep watching over us sister.

Police Officer
Chattanooga Police Department

January 30, 2011