Cook County Sheriff's Office - Department of Corrections, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Reflections for Correctional Officer Nikkii S. Bostic-Jones
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas Kelly, Senior Federal Air Mrshal
USFAMS
July 23, 2012
Deepest condolences to family and friends
Rest in peace, we will carry on the fight. In Valor there is Hope, thank you for your service God Bless your friends and family in this time of need
July 23, 2012
I never had the pleasure of working with you or knowing you but our brothers and sisters say that you were a great person. Our department is surely weaker for loosing you. My prayers go out to your family and those close to you.
The LORD bless thee, and keep thee;
The LORD make HIS face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee;
The LORD lift up HIS countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Numbers 6:24
R.I.P. Ofc. Bostic-Jones
Ofc. Land
Cook County Sheriff's Department C.C.D.O.C.
July 23, 2012
Rest in peace Officer Nikkii Bostic-Jones as we all know that now you are with almighty God.
Retired LEO
July 23, 2012
Rest in Peace Ofc Bostic-Jones, you will be missed, May your family find comfort...I know I will never forget that night :(
Sgt Dubaka 1141
Cook County Sheriff
July 22, 2012
Officer Nikkii Bostic-Jones, RIP...Nikkii, you are an amazing mother, wife, Officer and Friend. God has a true Angel in his presence..I will truly miss your daily updates on your adventures with your daughter and family..God Bless!
Officer Penny Beam
Cook County Department of Corrections
July 22, 2012
Officer Bostic-Jones was a beautiful person. She always had a smile on her face and she was always a happy person. I remember when I was pregnant she was so happy for me and shared so many of her experiences with me that I will never forget. I wish this was a bad dream. I wish we all could have done more for her that night. It was horrible seeing her that way. My prayers go out to her family. RIP Ofc. Bostic-Jones you will always be missed.
Ofc. Montanez
Cook County Sheriff's Department
July 22, 2012
For Correctional Officer Nikki Bostic-Jones:
The corrections officer stands at the fore-front among those charged with keeping those among us who have been adjudicated and sentenced - as important a duty as any in the criminal justice system. We regret that Nikki would become the victim of a terrible tragedy in traffic - a situation that repeats itself too often. We rely upon our fellow law enforcemts to located Nikki's hit & run driver and bring justice for Nikki.
We pray for Nikki's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about her. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead,
We are proud to render Correctional Officer Nikki Bostic-Jones a final salute,
Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police
July 22, 2012
God bless, and be with you and your family.
Rest in peace sister.
Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)-ACF
July 22, 2012
Rest in Peace Correctional Officer Nikkii Bostic-Jones. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and your department at this time. Thank you for your service to this country and your community.
Sgt. Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC
July 22, 2012
MAY THE ANGELS OF THE LORD,WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS.R.I.P.WE ALL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING.
OFFICER BOBBIE GONZALEZ
COOK COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT
July 22, 2012
rip my sister in blue may god bring strength love and comfort to your daughter husband family and friends and your blue blood family. RIP GOD BLESS
MELISSA HUFF WIDOW
WIDOW OF DETROIT POLICE OFFICER BRIAN HUFF EOW 5-3-10
July 22, 2012
Thank-you for your brave service. You will not be forgotten.
Rest in Peace.
1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland
July 21, 2012
Nikki this is unreal for me. Out of our entire DOC (June 99) class I never would have imagined in a thousand years that something like this would happen to you. When I saw the news I thought it would have been a stranger on the department. But when I saw your picture it sent chills through my body. I have cried about this at least 50 times in private. Why is it always the good ones. (Not that anyone deserves to die). Damn! Gone too soon!!!!!!!!!!! I will always remember your positive spirit.
Investigator Henry Hemphill
Cook County Sheriff OPR
July 21, 2012
Rest in Peace
My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.
Samantha from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
July 21, 2012
May your family find peace and comfort during this tragic time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless you and take you in his arms.
Eric Buzonas PRIII
AZ State Parks
July 21, 2012
May peace and love surround you and your family. Your service to our country has been greatly appreciated. You will remain in our prayers.
Ms Patricia Ross
July 21, 2012
RIP sister Nikkii.
May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.
Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept
July 20, 2012
GOD BLESS OFFICER BOSTIC-JONES, HER FAMILY AND HER DEPARTMENT. OUR PRAYERS ARE FOR YOU!
DEPUTY ALAN W. MOFFETT 436
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (AUGUSTA GA)
July 20, 2012
Rest In Peace Officer Bostic-Jones. We will continue the fight and never forget the ultimate sacrifice you made.
Officer C. Martin, Jr. #3136
Dekalb County GA Police Dept.
(Former Chattanooga, TN P.D. 1998-2011)
July 20, 2012
In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!
"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission
This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!
Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
July 20, 2012
My deepest condolences to Deputy Sheriff Officer Bostic-Jones's family and friends. Her tour watch ends here on Earth but continues with the Lord. Rest in peace Ofc. Bostic-Jones.
Officer J. Garza
Cook County Depart of Corrections
July 20, 2012
sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers sending your way her family. also to her fellow officers. r.i.p.
citizen
citzen
July 20, 2012
Dedicated to the service of her community, may she find rest in the arms of the Lord.
Deputy Chief Dan Gabehart
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, TX
July 20, 2012
Nikki B was not only a co-worker, but she was my buddy. I only remember/know happy and positive times. She is one of the chosen few. A very well-liked person. You will be missed but NOT forgotten...R.I.P.
Officer A. Willis
Friend
July 20, 2012
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