Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolences and sincerest prayers go out to Officer Ellis's wife and sons, friends, and the Bardstown Police Department. Another hero has been tragically torn from the Thin Blue Line. RIP Sir...

Deputy Michael Matranga
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Lake Forest Police Services

May 27, 2013

You are a hero & an angel. God bless you & your family.

D/S Timothy Hernandez & D/S Christina Hernandez
Escambia County S/O. FL

May 27, 2013

This poem was written after getting my wife’s 19 years perspective of being a police officer’s wife.


“He Does it For You!”

He doesn’t do it for the money,
Cause surely there’s something better to do,
He says, “Someone has to do it!”
So really, he does it for you.

His eight to twelve hours is from call to call,
From a murder to a cat in a tree,
You say he’s never around when you really need him,
But without him, where would you be?

You curse him when you get a speeding ticket,
And scream there’s something better he could do,
But have you looked at how many deaths there are on the highways,
So really, he’s doing it for you.

He’s always seeing so much bad in the world,
He really doesn’t know what to do,
He wonders sometimes if it’s even worth it,
But he knows he has to do it for you.

Each day when he leaves for work,
And I always kiss him good-bye,
I don’t know if I’ll see him again,
Cause the day might be the day he dies.

So many times he comes home from work,
And I see a small tear in his eyes,
I ask him what is the problem dear?
And he says another innocent person has died.

You always say a cop isn’t human,
Cause at a tragedy he’s cool from the start,
But you don’t have to live with him,
And watch his mind and heart break apart.

I remember one hot June night at work,
His supervisor came, “Your husband’s been hurt!”, he said,
It was such a long ride to the hospital,
They wouldn’t say if he was alive or dead.

Crime is always on the increase,
The streets a battle ground,
And when one in “Blue” is slain,
At the funeral-taps will sound.

He’ll lay in a flagged draped coffin,
An honor for those who die for this land,
Just like the Army, Navy and Marines,
He died by the enemies hands.

Most ordinary citizens won’t be at the funeral,
But you’ll see plenty of people wearing blue,
You’ll see dozens of marked patrol cars,
Honoring the one who died for you.


Written by David L Bell Copyright © 1991
Retired Deputy Sheriff after over 38 years
Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

May 27, 2013

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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
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

May 27, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

May 27, 2013

RIP 139 I love you brother.
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Officer Tony Satterly
Bardstown Police Dept. (Partner)

May 27, 2013

To Ms. Ellis, I'm deeply sadden by the untimely death of your husband Jason, and equally sadden by the fact Jason will not be able to physically see his boys grow up to be men. I said physically because Jason will be able to watch over you and your two sons from his new home in Heaven. Ms. Ellis your husband is a HERO and he died while in the Line Of Duty. He died doing what he LOVED to do and that was protecting and serving his community. My prayers are with you Ms. Ellis and with your family. God bless you.
To Chief McCubbin and the ENTIRE Bardstown Police Department, my personal condolences to each of you fine Law Enforcement Officers. Please Honor Officer Jason Ellis by your Professionalism and service to the General Public as your agency transend into a new era that will come about because of the death of Officer Ellis. Please apprehend those responsible for the death of Officer Ellis and bring such responsible person(s) to Justice. God Bless Bardstown Police Department and the Kentucky State Police.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

May 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Supervisory FAM, Thomas Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 27, 2013

May God surround and embrace Offcr. Ellis' family, colleagues and friends with strength, courage, comfort and peace with their loss.
Brother, your service will be remembered and your honor shine eternally bright.

Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Department, Coquille, Oregon

May 27, 2013

OFFICER ELLIS MAY YOU PATROL THE GOLDEN STREETS OF HEAVEN FOR ETERNITY. YOUR SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BROTHER

PATROLMAN J LUSK DISABILITY RETIRED
NEW BOSTON OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 27, 2013

To wife and sons, my heart breaks for you. So sad to loose such a wonderful man. May God bring you peace, patience and wisdom in this sad and trying time. Jason was a kind and generous man. Thank you Jason for you bravery, honor and commitment sacrificing all to tend the sheep. Rest in peasce Jason.

Lt Emily (Vought) Judd
Florida Fish and Wildlife

May 27, 2013

I did not know Officer Ellis, but I will lead my parishioners in prayer for his family in tomorrow's Memorial Day service.

Rev. Kevin McQuone

May 27, 2013

Rip brother

Jody Bodway officer
Phoenix pd

May 26, 2013

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND KNOW YOU ARE LOVED AND MISSED,,AND GOD FORGIVE ME FOR SAYING THIS,,BUT I HOPE THEY NAIL THAT SUCKER TO THE WALLS OF HELL...MY FATHER WAS A COP AND KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ALSO..

KATRINA CONYERS CRAWFORD
DAUGHTER OF A FALLEN OFFICER

May 26, 2013

Rest in peace, Sir. The thin blue line will support your wife and sons. Thank you for your dedication.

LEOW
Southern Indiana

May 26, 2013

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Jason Ellis-my heartfelt sympathies to you all concerning this tragedy. Your loved one served bravely in a very dangerous occupation-the defense of the public from violence. He will be forever honored in our profession.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, N.Y. Police Department

May 26, 2013

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Bardstown Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

May 26, 2013

Officer Ellis,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high. We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

May 26, 2013

Based on everything I have heard from your friends, you were an exceptional man. You used to watch my friend's brother at church when you were a teenager. I will never understand why wonderful people like you are taken away from this world; it's people like you that give me hope. You led by example and you truly cared about your community. My heart breaks for you and your family. I had a memorial bracelet made for you today - I can't wait to get it so I can carry you everywhere I go.

Love you and may you rest in peace, my dear brother in Blue.

Explorer Lt. Andrea Stover
Miami Township Police Department

May 26, 2013

Rest in Peace Officer Ellis. I never had the pleasure of knowing you but you are still my brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and your fellow officers.

Investigator Arthur Hipp
Metro Nashville Police Dept.

May 26, 2013

Rest in peace Brother.

Deputy Sheriff J. Mackey
NCSO

May 26, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

May 26, 2013

God Bless Ofc. Jason Ellis, wife and children. You will be dearly missed. Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" Thank you for your dedication and service brother. You won't be forgotten!

Deputy Michael Watts
Nelson Co. Sheriff's Office

May 26, 2013

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. God bless the family, friends, and co0workers of Officer Ellis during this time of tragic loss. Thank you sir for your service. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) Sheriff's Dept

May 26, 2013

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

May 26, 2013