Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends and family. Rest in peace, hero, you will never be forgotten.

Kristen L.
Friend of a Fallen Officer 9-20-08

February 5, 2009

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Police Officer Chris Jones. There are no words that can possibly comfort at a time like this. My prayers are with you all.

Mary Beth Somogyi
Philadelphia Police Officer's Mother

February 5, 2009

A few years ago, close to Christmas, when our Toyota was fairly new, Officer Jones stopped us on Durham Road because we had no inspection sticker. When we bought the car, Toyota offered us free inspection. We had it inspected, but the dealer forgot the sticker. We were nervous wrecks because of unexpected expenses at this time of year. We explained to Officer Jones -- after a few minutes, he handed us a card and very pleasantly asked to have it signed by the dealer and drop it off at the police station. He was not only pleasant but he was also very handsome in his uniform (I'm usually very intimidated by a police officer); he was very kind. We felt like we received our first Christmas present from a very nice angel!

We offer our sincerest sympathy to his endearing family, and may God hold them tenderly in the Palm of His Hand!

Sincerely, Joanne

Joanne
A Middletown Township Residenrt

February 5, 2009

A few years ago, close to Christmas, when our Toyota was fairly new, Officer Jones stopped us on Durham Road because we had no inspection sticker. When we bought the car, Toyota offered us free inspection. We had it inspected, but the dealer forgot the sticker. We were nervous wrecks because of unexpected expenses at this time of year. We explained to Officer Jones -- after a few minutes, he handed us a card and very pleasantly asked to have it signed by the dealer and drop it off at the police station. He was not only pleasant but he was also very handsome in his uniform (I'm usually very intimidated by a police officer); he was very kind. We felt like we received our first Christmas present from a very nice angel!

We offer our sincerest sympathy to his endearing family, and may God hold them tenderly in the Palm of His Hand!

Sincerely, Joanne

Joanne
A Middletown Township Residenrt

February 5, 2009

im a 15 year old from around middletown. I knew officer jones from coming into my school and talking to us he was a very nice man. my thoughts and feelings go out to his kids and his family. i really want to become a cop when i grew up. rest in peace.

billy h
knew officer jones

February 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your service and kind heart. Rest easy now Officer Jones. You will be missed.

Krystin

February 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thanks for your service to protect and defend our nearby township. May God Bless you and your family. RIP

Peggy and Gene Smith
Civilians - Bensalem Twp, Bucks County, PA

February 5, 2009

My heart goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Jones. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you all.

911 Dispatcher

February 4, 2009

Jonesie can I tell you what a shock this is to us all. We had just talked Thurs morn, I left at 10am and you told me would be back at 6pm for a lil OT and you would give me a call when I came in then. You left us too soon. You were always smiling. Always cheerful & always ready to help anyone who needed it. That's why you excelled as a Police Officer, as a father, and as a friend. So many lives were impacted and changed because of you and I am so glad to have had you in my life. Thank you for everything you have done and will continue to do for us all... words cant describe it. Love you Chris. RIP

Cassandra

February 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Chris. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Garland

February 4, 2009

Rest In peace brother. May the lord be with you and your family in their time in need. There has been too many of our brothers and sisters taken from us. They will guide you home.

P/O John Teetz #6084
Philadelphia Police dept.

February 4, 2009

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.....

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

February 4, 2009

My prayers are with you and your family.

Daughter of a Fallen Officer
Statesboro Georgia

February 4, 2009

Rest easy my brother. You may lay your shield down along side your lance. Your watch is over and we'll carry on from here. R.I.P.

Officer Wilcoxson
Modest PD,CA

February 4, 2009

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
that wasn't mine to keep
though I worked a lot of overtime
when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
for the judgment of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
you’ve born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
you’ve done your time in hell"

Ptlm E. McIntyre
Morrisville Police

February 4, 2009

rest in peace Chris....

Anonymous

February 4, 2009

To Officer Jones Family: I simply want to say "You are all in my prayers". I grieve with you and for you. We to recently suffered a loss in Montgomery. Officer Josh Broadway died as the result of an auto accident. He was only 21 years old. So we do understand your pain. We pray God will give you strength to endure this painful time and we also pray God gives you peace in your heart knowing Officer Jones is watching over you. God Bless

LEO's Daughter
Montgomery, Alabama

February 3, 2009

"POLICEMAN'S PRAYER"

When I start my tour of duty God,
Wherever crime may be,
as I walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be close to thee.


Please give me understanding with both the young and old.
Let me listen with attention until their story's told.
Let me never make a judgment in a rash or callous way,
but let me hold my patience let each man have his say.


Lord if some dark and dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord, with your everlasting love
protect my children and my wife.

Author Unknown

Chris,
As I only had the opportunity to meet you once very early in your career I knew that you had the care and compassion to be one of the best. Some give some, and others give it all. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loving wife and children. Prayers to the Brothers and Sisters of Middletown and the surrounding departments. I know and have worked with some of your friends that are hurting very bad now. Their hope as well as your families hope is the salvation you passed doing what you loved and you will protecting and serving now and for life everlasting. My God Bless you, your family, your service and all the men and women in blue. RIP Chris!

Former Lt. J. Martin
DVC

February 3, 2009

You always had a smile on your face and never a bad thing to say about anyone. You were a man with both integrity and empathy. Thank you Chris, it was a pleasure knowing you.

Mary F.
DC 08

February 3, 2009

On the few occasions that I spoke with you over the years, you were always a true professional. Reading these reflections and speaking to your co-workers it is obvious to me that you were more than a great officer. You were truly a great human being as well.

Thank you for your dedication and service. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and the officers of Middletown Township.

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jason Braim
Lower Makefield Township PD

February 3, 2009

chirs u will be miss. for a great police officer a comrade a fellow brother. ur family will be in my prays every night. you will never be forgoten.

police officer prayer

Lord I ask for courage

Courage to face and
Conquer my own fears...

Courage to take me
Where others will not go...

I ask for strength

Strength of body to protect others
And strength of spirit to lead others...

I ask for dedication

Dedication to my job, to do it well
Dedication to my community
To keep it safe...

Give me Lord, concern
For others who trust me
And compassion for those who need me...

And please Lord

Through it all
Be at my side...

ffdaniel thomas
newport fire company 88

February 3, 2009

Rest on peace brother I shall pray for you and your family . GOD BLESS AND THANK YOU

p/o
PHILA.PA

February 3, 2009

I sat next to Chris in the academy. His smiling,gentle way was the best part of the day.

Think of where man's glory most begins and ends, And say my glory was I had such friends..."Yeats"

Although its been years since seeing Chris,I was certainley comforted knowing the world was better with him in it. It's a very sad time for everyone that was touched by,"Officer Chris Jones".

Kathleen

Kathleen
Friend

February 3, 2009

May God bless you and your family Chris I will rember you in my prayers you are a credit to your uniform RIP

Desmond Goulding
Retired Local Government Law Enforcement Officer Australia

February 3, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

February 3, 2009