Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

From the Citizens of Austin, we thank you for your sacrifice. You will never be forgotten Senior Deputy Hollis.

David Looney

September 19, 2014

Truly sorry to hear about this very sad loss to your family, your agency, and your county. God bless you and yours with comfort and the ability to get through this very painful and hard time. I'm very sorry to hear about this.

SSG/Military Police Investigator Jim Con
US Army Reserves

September 19, 2014

Rest In Peace Senior Deputy Hollis

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

September 19, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that we, neighbors and friends, are here for you!

Sgt Frank Saenz
Williamson County Sheriff's Office

September 19, 2014

RIP Sr Deputy Hollis. Thank you for your service. May God assuage the anguish of your family, friends, and your "blue" family. May His angels carry you swiftly to your Heavenly reward. We have the watch now.

Chief B.Bell
Georgia

September 19, 2014

What a sad and tragic loss for the family, for the Austin Police Department, and for all the people in Austin. I didn't know her, but I salute her for her service.

Patricia Schwindt
Just a citizen

September 19, 2014

RIP sister we have this watch from here. Prayers for your department and family

Deputy Tricia Simcik
Baird city marshal office

September 19, 2014

Rest in peace Senior Deputy Hollis. Thank you for your dedicated service to your community. Your ultimate sacrifice and that of your family will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family, friends, Travis County SO and many law enforcement brothers and sisters. Godspeed, Hero.

Kathy B
Grateful Citizen

September 19, 2014

To the family of Senior Deputy Jessica Hollis, friends, Sheriff Greg Hamilton and the Travis County Sheriff's Office.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:13 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Police Department, NC

September 19, 2014

Godspeed my friend!

Patrolman Jordan Holland
Claremore Police Department (Oklahoma)

September 19, 2014

God Bless and thank you for your service.

Sheriff Steve Clark (Ret)
Franklin County Sheriff's Office Frankfort Kentucky

September 19, 2014

Be strong and know she was a good person doing good work.

SM. Sindle
Just a grieving friend

September 19, 2014

I know she will be greatly missed RIP Senior Deputy

Jessica Hollis.

609 Dispatcher Marilyn Martin
Collinsville P.D. ,Collinsville,Alabama

September 19, 2014

Sincer condolences to family and friends.

Rest in peace Deputy Jessica Hollis.

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

September 19, 2014

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

September 19, 2014

With deepest respect, R I P Deputy Hollis.
The loss of one is a loss to all.

911 Disp. Fred Freitas
Bennington County Sheriff Dept. Ret.

September 19, 2014

Jessica....I didn't know you that well but you will be missed. We all love you.

PTO 3
Travis County

September 19, 2014

THAT BLUE FABRIC THAT IS THE VERY LINE OF OUR PEACE AND SAFETY

"I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of that blue fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and hold that blue line. I will continue my watch from above."

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO US ALL.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe S.O.
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum, Virginia City, NV

September 19, 2014

A police officer should be remembered not by how she died, but how she lived! A great woman has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Monroe Travis Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Sister!

Anonymous

September 19, 2014

Praying for you, your Coworkers and your precious family. Thank you for your Service. You will always be a Hero.

Probation Officer
LA County Probation Dept

September 19, 2014

My thoughts & prayers are with the family, friends & coworkers....Thank You for your service RIP Deputy Hollis

Val Naugle

September 19, 2014

To the Travis County Sheriff's Office: I am deeply sorry and saddened for your loss. Deputy Hollis was a true hero and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of working with her.

To Deputy Hollis's family: May God bring you comfort in the difficult days to come. I cannot imagine what you are going through right now.

Rest in peace, Deputy Hollis. May you find peace in Heaven with all your fallen brothers and sisters in blue.

Taylor Ramerth
Citizen of Chandler, Arizona

September 19, 2014

It is devastating to read these incidents and the manner in which these brave law enforcers risk their life. My condolences to the family, friends, and any loving pets she might have had. God be with you always.

Maria S. Solis, RN
Freelance RN

September 19, 2014

Very sorry to hear of Deputy Hollis death. Our prayers to her family and friends at her loss. May GOD be with you through these difficult times. We thank her for her service to her community.

Retired Sgt. Charles Carty
Benton Police Department Arkansas

September 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Hollis during this most sorrowful time. May she rest in peace.

DSgt. Robert Green (ret.)
Detroit Police Department

September 19, 2014