Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, March 28, 2013
Reflections for Trooper James Michael Sauter
Another year my friend. Always in our minds.
Trooper
ISP D15 / Troop 3
March 29, 2024
Here we are again on this day. Miss you my friend.
Trooper
ISP D15
March 28, 2023
Trooper Sauter,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Illinois. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 28, 2023
Checking in again on your anniversary. Miss you bud. Please continue to watch over us.
Trooper
ISP D15
March 28, 2021
James, thank you for your sacrifice and service. We will never forget you.
Trooper A.M. Unal
Illinois State Police
April 19, 2020
Rest easy
Mark Mottola
March 28, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage, sacrifice and service. Always remembered.
Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
March 28, 2020
Another year down. I think about you often and can still hear your voice. Miss you my friend. Watch over us.
Trooper
ISP D15
March 27, 2020
Jim,
Thinking of you again tonight on your anniversary. We lost another one today, as you know. Please take care of her. We love and miss you. I’ll see you again one day my friend.
-450
Trooper
ISP D15
March 28, 2019
Rest in peace Trooper Sauter.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 28, 2019
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 13, 2018
Rest in peace.
Lt. Jim Russo
March 29, 2018
R. I. P. Hero. You are terribly missed and will never be forgotten.
Citizen
Tampa Fl
March 28, 2018
Here again brother. Thinking of you. 5 years....it’s gone by fast. Miss ya.
-450
Trooper
ISP D15
March 28, 2018
Checking in. Thinking about you. Miss ya buddy.
-450
Trooper
ISP 15
March 27, 2017
Truck Driver Andrew Bokelman got away with murder for not being charged in the death of Trooper James Sauter. Anyway you slice it, the fault and the blame for that is Illinois States Attorney Anita Alvarez. Two years is not enough. Same in the case with Doug Balder, 3 years is not enough and with Kyle Deatherage, 30 months probation, not enough. Illinois State Troopers lives matter! It's about time somebody starts enforcing laws and justice is served.
Retired Teacher/Juvenile Officer
Father-in-law
March 13, 2016
Stopping in on your birthday. Miss you bud.
Trooper ISP D15
Illinois State Police
October 28, 2015
Rest in peace brother....you died a true hero, not in death, but how you lived otherwise.
Detective Sergeant Jeremy Sims
Matteson, Illinois Police Department
October 16, 2015
It has been 2 years and so much has changed in so many lives, I wished you stayed in air ops, everyone who depended on you would be a better person today you are missed by many everyday.
Anonymously
March 29, 2015
God bless big guy. I'm thinking of you.
-450
Trooper
Illinois State Police D15
March 28, 2015
Jim, I used to love looking out on the lake seeing you and whatever friend you brought fishing. My boys liked talking with you, my older saying mom I think we are going to be good friends! Little did we know that there wouldn't be time for you to do that with him. I now have your brother fishing my lake, had you parents and wife over for dinner... But I would do anything for YOU to be with them...us. I hope you know how much you are missed...and what a positive influence you've been to so many! Did you see me and matt get soaked out on the lake that day? We both were laughing and blaming you, ya know. Miss you my friend... Miss you so much!!!
Xo
Radio jill
TC jill
Friend
March 29, 2014
Today marks the one year mark brother. Yesterday we dedicated a memorial to you at our training room, etching your name in stone and retiring your squad's license plate. Your family was present at the ceremony. This year has flown by but not a day goes by when someone doesn't think of you. Today we are conducting Operation Sauter state wide. I'd much rather have it be a normal patrol day with you on patrol with us. Please watch over us and know we miss you.
Trooper
Illinois State Police D15
March 28, 2014
Working adjacent to you was a joy and swapping suggestions on what to invest in was always fun. You mentioned very early on we would be best friends due to our mutual interest in the stock market. I wish you could have spent more time with us. We miss your smile and your jokes dearly. Always thinking of you and what you brought to our team.
ISP Trooper
Illinois State Police
February 11, 2014
We finally start the process of justice today. Thinking of you as we head to court.
ISP Trooper
Illinois State Police
November 13, 2013
God Bless you Sir. May the good Lord above cradle you in his arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. I offer my prayers and sympathies to each and every one of your family members, friends, and co-workers.
Chris Walley
Former Jail Officer/Deputy Wayne Co. Mississippi Sheriffs Department
October 25, 2013
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