Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God Bless Officer Jones, his family and the men and women of the Detroit Police Department.

Arthur R Spafford Jr, Special Agent, Ret
Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)

September 17, 2013

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office

September 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Jones family,friends and the Detroit Police Department. Rest in peace brother. You are gone, but will never be forgotten.

Ofc. Tim Sturman
Flagler Beach Police Department

September 17, 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

September 17, 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

September 17, 2013

Although we never met your bravery is one that inspires us in our criminal justice paths. It is a selfless act to decide to wear the badge with honor as you did. You may no longer be one of our living heroes, but you will forever be in our thoughts. You corageously did what few can do. We think of you with respect and know it takes a strong person to be in the criminal justice field. You will live forever in those who knew your story and find inspiration in all you did. May you rest in peace and thank you for your service.

Capstone Class; A.R./B.C./A.Z/S.M.
Heald College Modesto Campus

September 17, 2013

Thank you Officer Jones for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Michigan. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!!!!

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sgt. Mitch Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 17, 2013

May God welcome you into his eternal heavenly peace, and may He hold you and your loved ones in His loving arms.
Your service was noble, and greatly appreciated. Rest assured that your brothers and sisters in arms will carry on in your place.

Randy Hill, Retired Detective
San Diego, CA. Police Department

September 17, 2013

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

September 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. May you Rest in Peace.

Special Agent
Homeland Security Investigations / H S I-Detroit

September 17, 2013

May you rest in peace our brother. The Lord bless you and your family always.

JCOS TW Martinez
CYFD/JJS

September 17, 2013

RIP Brother....my thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the DPD during this most difficult and tragic time.....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

September 17, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Rodney Jones as well as to the Detroit Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Jones, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

September 17, 2013

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

September 17, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

September 17, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Rodney Jones. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of Detroit, Michigan will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.


May the son of Officer Jones, know that his Dad, is a HERO who we will not forget and will forever be in his debt for all he has done for us. Officer Jones. Thank You for your service and protection to us all, may you rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

September 17, 2013

Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.

BLR
Team Texas

September 17, 2013

Rest in peace Officer Jones. Thank you for your dedication and service. My thoughts are with your family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.

G. Birkholz
mother of Fond du Lac, Wi Officer Craig Birkholz, E.O.W. 3/20/11

September 17, 2013

R.I.P Rodney, our thoughts and prayers are for you, your family department and friends. Godspeed brother.
Lawride
Gary Lyons

Deputy Gary Lyons
Brevard County Sheriff's Office

September 17, 2013

R.I.P. BROTHER Jones!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

September 17, 2013

Rest in peace, Officer Jones. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Detroit PD and many law enforcement brothers & sisters. Godspeed and God Bless, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

September 17, 2013

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

September 17, 2013

Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and all Members of the Detroit Police Department. R.I.P Motorman!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

September 17, 2013

RIP Rodney Jones. Your friends and family will never forget you. Condolences to them all.

Sgt. Randy Keenan (Ret)
City of Alameda, CA Police Dept.

September 17, 2013

this loss is even harder than any ,this is my own dept. may u rest in peace officer jones. thank you for your service and your time that you gave for the city of Detroit.my prayers go out to your family.again I say R.I.P. my brother officer.

chris young DPR retired
Detroit Police Deparment

September 17, 2013