Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I grew up hearing of the sacrifice of Jesse Browning for the good people of Boone County WV. He was related to my family and I believe him to be a distant cousin of mine. I spent 29 years in Law Enforcement retiring as Captain of the Boone County Sheriff's Department and regularly heard his name mentioned from Rodney Miller a co-worker and the last sheriff I worked under. Rodney worked hard to keep Jesse's memory alive and to get his name on the wall.
RIP Deputy Browning you are not and will not be forgotten.

Delmar R Browning, Captain (retired)
Boone County Sheriff's Department, cousin

August 18, 2024

An old, dear, and respected friend told me Tuesday night that you were his cousin, and of your loss. The details that he recalled matched your remembrance here on ODMP. You are not forgotten, and your sacrifice is honored today. Be advised, we have the watch.

Officer Joel Foster
Greenville Technical College Police, SC

May 26, 2016

Today, May 13th, 2014, Deputy Brownings name was added to the West Virginia Law Enforcement Memorial, along with some 200 others, on the Capitol grounds in Charleston, W.Va. May you rest in peace.

Paramedic/Retired
Boone County EMS

May 13, 2014

Love and miss you Grandfather. Thanks again for the ultimate sacrifice!!!!!

Randy Browning
Grandson

May 12, 2014

Thanks to Grandfather Jesse for his ultimate sacrifice to all of us West Virginians. May God bless your family you left behind and may we never forget what your sacrifice and courage that is beyond what words can explain. God Bless you Grandfather, even though I never got to see you, I will never forget you!!!!!

Randy Browning
Grandson

May 12, 2014

Deputy Sheriff Browning,
On today, the 97th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boone County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 15, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 95th 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 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.

How wonderful that your descendants remember you with so much pride, and what a fitting tribute that they will be in D.C. this May when your name is called and your sacrifice honored.

Rest In Peace.

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

April 16, 2012

OUR FALLEN HERO---A DAY OF REMEMBERANCE

Next month we will remember and honor our Grandfather Jesse R. Browning. On 04/15/1917 was the day our loved one went to be with the Lord serving the citizens of Boone County, West Virginia. The past 95 yrs. should be a test to us that our Law Enforcement officers will not be forgotten. Someone once said "It was only a moment, but in that moment of madness our lives an the world changed. Hearts were broken and names previously unknown are now spoken with reverence. The moment passes, but in that moment we mourn for the life that was taken and grieve for the family survivors. Remembering the sacrifice made to protect and serve. It was only a moment-but he is gone, a sacrifice made to give us a future. We pause in our sorrow reflecting what might have been-but then we press on for, by the grace of God, his memory still stands. Amen

In May of this year, some of the family members will travel to Washington, DC to honor Deputy Sheriff Browning at the National Law Enforcement Memorial. A candelight vigil and memorial ceremony will be conducted while they are there, along with a memorial wreath will be placed where his name will be etched in stone at the wall. Grandpa, this is a small token of what we can do to honor the service and ultimate sacrifice that you gave to all of us. God has blessed our Browning family, I believe your sacrifice could be the reason. May you continue to rest in peace.

James R. Browning
Grandson

March 19, 2012

As a great grandchild of this man, I am proud that the honor is finally being bestowed. My grandmother was only 3 when her father was killed. I know she greatly missed his influence in her life as did the rest of her siblings. There world was never the same after this horrible day. It makes me proud to be called his "granddaughter." Thanks and praise is due to this man and his family for paying the ultimate price. In loving memory --

Michelle
Great Granddaughter

February 28, 2012

Grandfather it has taken almost a century before we can have your name placed on the Law Enforcement Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. May you continue to rest in peace and know that your accomplishments to our country and state have not gone unnoticed. God bless you and your family and thanks for your service. We can rest now, knowing we have done what you wanted.

Family Member
Family

February 20, 2012