Reflections for Sergeant Jason Michael Goodding, Seaside Police Department, Oregon

Sergeant Jason Goodding, during your tour of duty you served the citizens of Seaside Oregon, with honor and dignity, it is now your time to rest with all of the other heroes that have gone before you. We will carry on from here. To the family of Sergeant Jason Goodding you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Seaside Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay Safe. Fair Winds and Following Seas WARRIOR

Detective Grade One Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Branch

February 7, 2016

I was part of the Honor Guard for four years and had the honor to serve at several LE funerals. I took great pride in honoring my fallen brothers. I am saddened at the loss of another law enforcement family member. You and your family are in mine and my family's prayers. I have a wife and three kids. My heart goes out to your family. I know God has a special place in his heart for those who held the line and represented the good in life. Rest in peace brother and know sheepdogs are still hard at work.

Officer Mike Boyd
CSUB Police Department

February 7, 2016

I am so so sorry for the loss of this wonderful police officer. My heart is so heavy as I pray for the family and friends of this brave man. RIP Sir you will never be forgotten!

Sidonie Jordan
February 6,2016

February 7, 2016

This is a sad story! I wonder if he had a bullet-proof vest!
Public Safety needs to protect its employees from harm!
He seems like a good man who gave 150% to his job,
over and above what was required!
Condolences to his family!

Marilyn S. Ruben
No relationship

February 7, 2016

This is a sad story! I wonder if he had a bullet-proof vest!
Public Safety needs to protect its employees from harm!
He seems like a good man who gave 150% to his job,
over and above what was required!
Condolences to his family!

Marilyn S. Ruben
No relationship

February 7, 2016

Sgt Goodding:

While I didn't know you personally, I remember hearing you on the radio quite regularly. To say I was sickened when I learned of what happened to you would be an understatement. Not everyone has the courage to go charging into situations with so many unknown variables as a police officer does. Your courage will be immortalized and remembered for years to come...but I wish you were still here.

Nick Taylor
Former Clatsop County Deputy

February 7, 2016

RIP SGT Goodding. Thank you for your service and great sacrifice to LE. May God be with your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

February 7, 2016

My heart aches right now for you and your family, and your community, Sarge. I'm so very sorry.

Sergeant Doug Kazensky
Longview ( WA ) Police Dept

February 7, 2016

Another coward laid in ambush again and killed my brother for a cowards position. The thin blue line with shine bright tonight from the candles of respect for Sgt. Goodding. It will stretch but it will not break. Cowards and thugs can not break it, terrorists can not break it, standing armies can not break it. The blue line is strong because of the metal that protects it. There is metal we can see we can pick it up, but the metal that holds the thin blue line together is in the hearts of the officers that wear the badge and that metal can not be broken. I will morn for my brother, I will cry for his family and his fellow officers that lost him. Go with God brother, rest in peace, we have the watch.

Major Joe A.Whala ( retired )
Idabel Police Dept. Idabel, Okla.

February 7, 2016

Thank you for your selfless service even though you what it may cost. God bless you and your loved ones.

Det Randy Sparks
Coos Bay PD

February 7, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx

February 7, 2016

Rest in Peace Sergeant Goodding. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Prayers for the family.

D.S. Johnson

February 7, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Gooding!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

February 7, 2016

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Sergeant Jason Gooding and the extended law enforcement family of the Seaside, Oregon Police Department. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

February 7, 2016

A Part Of America Died

Somebody killed a policeman today
And a part of America died...
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he had gone off to war;
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half-mast
To his name they will add a gold star.
The suspect that shot him will stand up in court
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend many long, lonely nights.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today...
Maybe in your town or mine,
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks the beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side;
He answered the call... of himself gave his all,
And a part of America died...

~~Author Unknown~~
Rest in Peace Sergeant Goodding...Thank you for your service.

aunt of Dept. Josh Rutherford eow 5/29/2

February 7, 2016

RIP Sgt. Goodding. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

retired Police Officer
Midland Texas Police Department

February 7, 2016

A Prayer for Sergeant Jason Goodding:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Sergeant Jason Goodding, of the Seaside, Oregon Police Department, was taken from us suddenly and violently in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Sergeant Jason Goodding, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13]

Pastor Steven R. Closs, MNACM
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 7, 2016

RIP Sgt Goodding

G. Owen

February 7, 2016

Thank you for your service Officer Goodding. Prayers for and my sincerest condolences to family, friends and the Seaside PD.

K Toy
Law enforcement supporter

February 7, 2016

We have a special candle lit in your honor tonight. This candle represents this American Hero. Sending love from the city of Boston, Massachusetts we will be praying and remembering this brave American hero Jason Goodding tomorrow at St. Brigid of Kildare Parish.

Former Protective Security Officer (PSO) for Region 1 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Police, Pete Harrington BostonMA

February 7, 2016

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends (John 15:13). We will never forget!