Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

still seems like it was just yesterday. he was a wonderful person and an excellent police officer. 3 years later and he is still dearly missed.

Miranda
Ohio Army National Guard

March 24, 2013

3 years and yet it seems like just minutes. Think of u every day,I know you are watching out for all of us. We miss u and will never forget. Tell Dyke I say hey!

Robert Kois
Former Patrolman Lagrange P.D. Ohio

March 19, 2013

Sponge,

Anything I've tried to write here during the last few days has just not sounded like a conversation you and I would have. Just know I think of you and I will continue honoring you.

Sgt. Michael B. Smith
Columbus Division of Police

March 17, 2013

JAMES, THINKING ABOUT YOU, YOUR WIFE, KIDS AND FAMILY TODAY. SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED SINCE YOUR PASSING, INCLUDING THE LOSS OF ANDY ALMOST 2 YEARS AGO. WE TRULY KNOW WHAT YOUR FAMILY HAS ENDURED AND STAND STRONG WITH THEM IN THOUGHT AND PRAYER FOR ALL FALLEN OFFICERS AND FAMILIES. HAD TO GIVE A SHOUT TO AN OHIO BROTHER. HAVE MET SEVERAL ELYRIA FRIENDS AND THE CITIZENS OF ELYRIA STILL CARE AND LOVE YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. REST IN PEACE BROTHER ITS A TOUGH WEEK BETWEEN THE 15TH AND 19TH OF MARCH EACH YEAR.

FATHER AND FELLOW OFFICER OF
ANDREW S. DUNN E.O.W. 3-19-11

RET. OFC. MATTHEW S. DUNN
SANDUSKY P.D. (OHIO)

March 15, 2013

Jimmy, I think about you alot and see Kathy when shes free to do something, You are missed!

Sonia
friend

March 12, 2013

Hi Sergeant Kerstetter!
Been a somber start to the week...Friday will be especially hard for many.... as it is every day for most. The world is not a better place since you left. I believe in Angel's. You are needed down here to help us get through all the evil that continues to encompass us everywhere. Keep Protecting & Serving from above. You are greatly missed :)
Thank you.

O. N. E
EMH

March 11, 2013

I will never forget you or that terrible night, so many reminders both good and bad. You were truly an awesome man, father and officer and I remember our last conversation about your girls we had at a little before 10 pm that night.

Ptlm. James Sword
Elyria Police Dept./ friend and brother

October 10, 2012

RIP JAMES!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Future State Trooper
Ohio State Highway Patrol Cadet

May 22, 2012

Your loss will be felt by many. You died in the line of duty too soon. RIP James, forever a hero!

Retired Sargeant
Lucas County Sheriff's Office

March 16, 2012

Thinking of you today Officer Kerstetter, the 2nd anniversary of your death. I am so sorry you had to be taken like that. You were just doing your job; protecting a community. I pray for your family and I know you are in the blessed comfort of Heaven with our Lord Jesus. Rest in peace and thank you for your service.

Debbie
Friend

March 15, 2012

Served faithfully. Sacrificed valiantly. Remembered eternally.

You will never walk alone. This we'll defend.

Sgt. Michael B. Smith
Columbus, Ohio Division of Police

March 15, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the second anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is my heart's embrace. Thanks to your friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 15, 2012

Jimmy, I think of you all the time. It has been a hard two years since you left but I know one day we will meet again.

Sonia Dudash
Friend

March 15, 2012

Hard to believe it has been two years already. RIP Brother Kerstetter. Tell Andy I said hello.

Rob Pfanner
Friend and co-worker
Andrew Scott Dunn
EOW 03-19-11

March 15, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

March 15, 2012

Merry Christmas Sponge miss you buddy.

Robert Kois
former Patrolman Lagrange P.D. Ohio

December 18, 2011

Sgt. I'm Currently enrolled at the police academy, one of your friends is one of my Instructors, he told us how much of a great officer you were and that you would help anyone at anytime, also how you got the nickname Sponge, God bless your loved ones You will never be forgotten!!!

Shane Porter
Police Academy

October 25, 2011

It never gets easy...time does not heal all. Thanks brother for the service while here and the continued service above watching over the rest of us. Days go by and we all live our lives but we always stop at some point during that day to think of you. You meant so much to so many. Rest brother as we will handle the small stuff knowing you have the rest of us in your arms above. Be proud of your brothers and the girls as they have all shown strength but none compare to Tammy and her devotion. You are a true hero....We will never forget!
RIP

WMC
WFFW

July 7, 2011

Sponge,1 year has passed and yet it seems like yesterday.There is not a single day that goes by that I do not think of you.I know that you are watching over all of us down here.You were truly one of a kind.I miss you my friend say hello to Dyke for us also.

Robert Kois
Former Patrolman Lagrange P.D. Ohio

March 15, 2011

I'll never forget listening to the recording of your last transmissions. It's seared into my memory forever. You will never be forgotten, my brother.

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada

March 15, 2011

James-
May God bring peace to your family on the anniversary of your passing.
NYPD (Ret)

TPF/SCU

March 15, 2011

To Patrolman James Kerstetter, his family and his fellow officers with the Elyria Police Department:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Patrolman Kerstetter’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Patrolman Kerstetter and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

March 15, 2011

It's been one year, Sponge. We've not forgotten, we will never forget. We will continue to honor how you lived and touched us all. Taps has sounded for you, but this we'll defend. Please watch over us as we go forth.

"Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be known as the children of God." -Matthew 5:3

Sgt Michael B. Smith
Columbus Division of Police

March 15, 2011

Coming up on one year Jim... Everybody is thinking about you. You are missed....

200

March 6, 2011

r.i.p. brother

citizen on patrol,brian
fairfield,ohio

December 26, 2010