Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I never knew you personally, however my agency participated with closing off the highway for your transport to the funeral. As an Air Force veteran, with the same time in service on the streets here in Colorado as you, this one hurt. I saluted you as you were brought past our exits and felt this in my soul. You died a warriors death and as I would’ve wanted and many like us, died serving your people. I wear you on my wrist and every time I have a beer you cheers me. Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his friends, you lived this and paid it. You’re never forgotten, rest easy and watch over us and your family.

-Local CO LE bro and AF vet

Officer in metro area
Former AF veteran

October 12, 2024

Rest in peace Dillon. You were an inspiration to many.

Cadet Terrazas
ACSO

September 11, 2024

My heart is broken as i just found out that a good Airman, Friend, Man, and Officer was killed in the line of duty. I use to supervise Dillon along with others while he was on active duty in the Air Force. I was also deployed with Dillon for over 6 months. I would remember his joy for life and that he was a gym buff just like me. One of his alternate assigned takes while we were deployed was to pick up the mail for the whole unit. This was a hard and tasking job but it brought joy to everyone when a package came in for them and he was the face they would see. I was so excited when he got promoted to SSgt and that his passion for becoming a better man was so infectious to everyone around him. I still think of you often and like his old motto of his active duty once stood for was "FTB" or "First to Bomb" was because the unit was the first to do so in combat. I think he lived it as he was the "First" on scene and always leading the way. Dillon, you will not be forgotten and may you rest in peace and brother in arms.

Russ

Russ Stevens
Friend and former Brother in Arms

April 21, 2023

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

"Aim High...Fly- Fight-Win"

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

February 12, 2023

Thank you for your service sir! May you rest in peace.

Amanda- civilian
Civilian

January 2, 2023

thank you for duty and service

Dushyant bharat karani
pens corner uae

November 2, 2022

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

Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 14, 2022

My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and coworkers of Police Officer Dillon Vakoff. Dillon's sacrifice will never be forgotten. God will watch over you all and protect you during this terrible time.

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

October 12, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Police Officer Dillon Vakoff. I am truly sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Officer Vakoff to this nation and the people of Colorado will not be forgotten.

Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland

October 10, 2022

Officer Vakoff,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

October 9, 2022

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

October 5, 2022

Rest in peace son

Jaye Libeccio
Retired UK police officer

October 4, 2022

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Vakoff. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Arvada Police Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

September 23, 2022

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5: 9. Prayers to his or her family, fellow officers and friends! RIP and thank you for your service.

Correctional Officer (Retired) G. Reed
Iowa Departament of Correction

September 22, 2022

Rest in Peace Officer Vakoff

Er. Jasdeep Grewal
California Department of Transportation

September 21, 2022

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 21, 2022

Godspeed, my brother behind the shield. You held the line with honor. My condolences to his family and fellow officers. Highest respect. Enjoy your place in Valhalla

Special Agent Rocky Velazco
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

September 20, 2022

RIP brother. May we never forget your sacrifice.

Sergeant Felipe Hernandez
Napa County Sheriffs Office

September 19, 2022

God speed brother

Patrolman Bryan Brennan
Paulsboro Police Department (New Jersey)

September 19, 2022

Rest In Peace young man. Thank you for your service. Although it may be of small condolence to your family, know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas Boyne
Rockland county, ny

September 19, 2022

Officer Vakoff, our world is full of evil people, and yet, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse youin His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

September 18, 2022

I'm so very sorry to your family and fellow officers.

Officer Paula Forest
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department

September 16, 2022

R.I.P. Sir. Condolences to your family and the Brothers and Sisters of the APD.

Corporal (Retired) Eric Jones Sr
St. Tammany Parish S.O.

September 16, 2022

Rest in Peace Officer Vakoff. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

September 16, 2022

RIP

Wife of Sergeant inspector Warren Watts
None

September 16, 2022