Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jeremy was my cousin, When he was a toddler I used to carry him everywhere he was the most adorable and sweet little boy.He grew into a man that we all knew he would become, we are all so proud Jeremy, my most heartfelt condolences to his wife and children. Rip cousin

Lisa Martin
Cousin

March 24, 2024

Det. Bitner,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Gulf War in 1991. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 28, 2022

Praying for your family, friends, colleagues, and agency during this very difficult time for them and all of us. Thank you for your service! We shall remember you with pride and admiration always! May God Bless the Blue!

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9];

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4] and;

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]

Depart in peace, Brother-in-Blue; in the name of God the Father who created you; in the name of Christ Jesus who redeemed you; in the name of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies you. May you rest in peace and dwell forever with the Lord. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, RPP, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 22, 2021

Rest in heavenly peace on this your 8 anniversary in heaven

Mark Mottola

May 28, 2020

Rest in peace Detective Bitner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 9, 2019

Still missing you my friend

Aaron Woolfson
PPD

November 27, 2018

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 18, 2018

God Speed my brother. May your family get stronger each day because of your great loss.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

May 28, 2018

Bitner, you were a fantastic paratrooper and I am proud to say I that I served with you. I will meet you at the pearly gates one day until then Squat Hold. SSG Cowin

SSG Donald Cowin
U.S.Army

May 27, 2018

May you rest in peace Detective Bitner. I'm in a criminal justice class in high school and my teacher had us present a fallen officer from a state we had chosen. I was saddened by what had occurred to you, and I will continue to pray for you and for all the police officers. Thank you for your service.

Student Zofya D
Mission Hills High School, California

June 2, 2017

Rest in peace and Olav Hashalom Detective Bitner. Your valor won't be forgotten.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 23, 2017

Jeremy ,you were an adorable child and a beautiful man, R.I.P cuz your in the arms of D.B and S.B love and miss you all.

Cousin, L.isa, Ukiah Ca

September 26, 2016

You are never far from my thoughts, especially when I'm out on patrol hunting for dui's!!!! You will never be forgotten!!!
FOREVER HANGING ON 2!!!!

Brian in Ohio
February 7, 2016

Officer Brian Mehne
Miami Township Police Department

February 8, 2016

Thinking of you today, Jeremy. You are not forgotten.

Amy in Denver

May 28, 2015

Never forgotten, brother.

Officers
Englewood Police Department

May 28, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 28, 2015

This weekend was the third anniversary of your murder. It is still so hard. Every single Memorial Day weekend is so tough. PLEASE watch over all of us. I miss you.

One of the good guys
EPD

May 26, 2015

I was Bitner's friend's girlfriend back in Vicenza when we were all still teenagers. He was a lovely soul. I'm very sorry to hear this news. I still remember that funny car trip when Jay sent you and Yonce to pick me up from the train station. You were so kind. It's no surprise you became a police officer. Phyllis

Civilian
Civilian

November 18, 2014

J.B.,

Tonight is the second anniversary of your murder. Every Sunday night of the Memorial Day weekend is so hard. I miss you so much. Please watch over us. R.I.P. Brother.

One of the good guys
E.P.D.

May 25, 2014

I'm sickened by the judge's decision to reduce the sentence of Jeremy's killer!

DENVER — An Arapahoe County judge reduced the sentence for Conner Donohue, a 22-year-old who was convicted of driving drunk, hitting and killing an Englewood police officer in 2012.

Donohue was sentenced to 10 years in prison in May 2013 for the crash that happened in 2012, when he was 20.

Friday Judge Marilyn Antrim reduced his sentence by six months and made Donohue eligible for a prison parole program.

District Attorney George Brauchler said the adjusted sentence really only allowed Donohue to be eligible for the parole program 2 to 3 months earlier than had no change been made.

He called the judge’s ruling a sign that the justice system is broke for defendants who kill while driving drunk.

Donohue drove away after hitting Officer Jeremy Bitner as Bitner was conducting a traffic stop near West Belleview Avenue and South Broadway on Memorial Day 2012.

He was pulled over several miles from the crash and arrested.

Donohue pleaded guilty to charges of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault, leaving the scene of an accident involving death, leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injuries and driving under the influence in February 2013. He could have been sentenced to a maximum of 34 years, but was given a 10-year prison sentence.

Bitner, 39, was a U.S. Army veteran and a seven-year veteran of the Englewood Police force. He was the first officer killed in the line of duty in the history of the Englewood Police Department.

Hundreds of police officers from around the state attended his funeral in June.

Englewood Chief of Police John Collins said the sentence reduction was symbolic of a justice system that is, in his view, taking the defendant into account more than the victim and their family.

Bitner’s wife, Tina, was also in the courtroom Friday for the hearing. She called the ruling unfair saying she was sad to be reliving the case only seven months after Donohue was sentenced.

Friend of the fallen

January 4, 2014

J.B.,

Tonight is the one year anniversary of your murder. It is not any easier today than it was last Memorial Day. Please watch over us. We all miss you so much. R.I.P. Brother.

One of the good guys
E.P.D.

May 26, 2013

I ran my first 5K today for National Police Week in Washington, DC! I am honored to have had Detective Bitner's name on my bib.. May he rest in peace along with the rest of our fallen officers.

Investigator Mary T. A. Stanley
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Manassas, VA

May 11, 2013

I just received my bib for the NLEOMF 5k in DC tomorrow. I will be running with other members of my FBI National Academy Session. My bib is number 601, in memory of Det. Bitner. I am honored to be running in his memory.

Sgt. Pete Ervolina
Suffolk County, NY Police

May 10, 2013

As we start a new year(2013), your service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
Rest in Peace my Brother.

To my active duty Brothers and Sisters, PLEASE STAY SAFE!

Master Senior Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

January 1, 2013

J.B.,

It's the last day of 2012. It seems like yesterday that we were all together. We miss you so much. I am still just devastated by your loss. Please watch over your family and protect them.

One of the good guys
E.P.D.

December 31, 2012