Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Rougeau,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Pennsylvania. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. I know it’s little consolation but at least you took that POS with you and he was not able to hurt anyone else.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 17, 2024

God Bless you Brave Warrior.

Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police

April 24, 2024

Condolences to his family and his friends

Carson loveless

March 26, 2024

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

November 20, 2023

May you rest in peace

. . Anonymous
US Navy A-7 Corsair Pilot-Retired

October 24, 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

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

October 12, 2023

omg trooper I spent almost 20 years out there with the scum in the streets of Camden nj it’s no picnic I’m so glad that the piece of $#!t criminal was dead other wise the the taxpayers would be paying for is life in jail and prison my brother god will take care of you signed Angelo Vitalone Sr retired Marine and police officer 1991

Angelo Vitalone
Camden County Sheriff’s Department and Camden County Police

July 19, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Trooper Rougeau, Jr. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Pennsylvania State Police.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

July 13, 2023

May your soul rest peacefully in Heaven.

First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb (Retired)
New York State Police - Troop D

July 6, 2023

R.I.P !!! HEROE IS A WORD USED FOR PEOPLE WHO DONT DESERVE IT ! BUT YOU ARE THE TRUE DEFINITION OF THE WORD !!!

Mortimer J Keane RET PO
NYPD

July 4, 2023

As a fellow Juniata Countain no words can express our gratitude to you. As Reed said our town was cheering our girls onto states that day just hours prior to this horrific event. Every time I drive through Mifflintown it is a constant reminder of the tragedy our little town suffered. Our town has blue and black ribbons on the meters and Thank You PSP signs all throughout each end of the county. We even have a memorial up for Jay down by Harshbargers. I will be praying for comfort for the whole Rougeau family especially Chloe and Jays mom.

Juniata County resident
Juniata county resident

July 2, 2023

God Bless you and your family sir. You are a true American Patriot. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. God Bless your family during this difficult time. American Hero!

Sgt. Stephen Willis- Retired
Harris County Sheriff’s Office

July 2, 2023

^You had such a beautiful face and you were taken by someone who needed to hurt others to satisfy his own anger. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten and I know that God has already rewarded you with eternal joy and surrounded you and your family with an army of angels. Thank you so much for your service.

Mary Lane Layton
5 Lake ST.
North Swanzey, NH 03431
great Niece of Officer Daniel J. Lane WPD

June 30, 2023

"Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him."

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

June 30, 2023

It was my honor to assist at your funeral
You were loved and honored by multitudes
Rest eternally in heaven with our Lord

With great honor and deep respect for you, and
peace and comfort to your survivors

Sergeant Fredric E. Oakman
Pennsylvania State Police (retired)

June 29, 2023

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF TROPPER ROUGEAU, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF TROPPER ROUGEAU. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

D J Herbert
Toronto Police Service

June 29, 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

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

June 29, 2023

Rest in Paradise Brother Trooper. Prayers for your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service.

Retired M/Sgt Lisa Ditzler
Illinois State Police D-16

June 29, 2023

Rest In Peace brother. Thoughts, prayers and condolences are with your family, your department and the community you courageously served.

You will never be forgotten.

Commander Travis Pobuda
Maple Grove Police Department

June 27, 2023

You are now resting in the loving arms of our Lord and I pray He pour His Grace upon your grief stricken family, friends and fellow officers.

Retired P.O. Steven Donahue
Suffolk County Police Department

June 27, 2023

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

June 27, 2023

God bless you Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau Jr., for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Pennsylvania State Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

June 27, 2023

In Honor And Respect, Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr. Sir, Thank You For Your Dedication To Law Enforcement Here In The Commonwealth Of PA... My Family & I Watched On TV Your Funeral And Celebration Of Life Service With Tears In Our Eyes... On Your Day Off You Went In To Help Your Fellow Troopers... You Are Honored And Remembered Here Today, Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr. May Blessings, Strength And Your Loving, Cherished Memories Bring Comfort To Your Wife, Your Mother, Your Family, Your Friends, Your Fellow Troopers... May You Rest In Eternal Peace, Trooper Jacques F. Rougeau, Jr. *A MAN OF TRUE GREATNESS GONE TO SOON*!!!

Gail Mercado

June 27, 2023

Salute

Police Officer Julian Sage
Keego Harbor Police Department

June 27, 2023

Jay Rougeau, was killed in the line of duty serving as a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper. It was an act of senseless violence that took the most genuine, beautiful soul away from this world. But this act showed me how precious life is. Allow me to paint you a picture of Saturday.

Myself, and many other people woke up Saturday morning, sick to our stomachs for a good reason. The Juniata County Girls Softball team was headed to the PIAA State Championship Game as #2 in the whole state. They were escorted by local Fire and EMS departments between the hours of 8-10 AM. The streets were lined, shoulder to shoulder, bumper to bumper with supporters. Screaming, chanting, clapping, blowing their horns, recording, and taking pictures. Life was good, just for a moment I felt a smile come across my face. Something I haven’t felt for months.

The day went downhill around 11 AM. A gray in color truck pulled into the PSP Lewistown Barracks, and fired an semi-automatic rifle into several PSP vehicles. Approximately 45 minutes later, LT. Wagner was patrolling Mifflintown, Juniata County in the hunt for this vehicle, that is when the subject aimed his rifle out the driver side door, and opened fire on the trooper, then drove off. Luckily, there were witnesses who ran to the aid of LT. Wagner, and dialing 9-1-1.

For me, shortly after returning to the station, we were dispatched, along with EMS for a shooting. Our stomachs are now sick for a very different reason. The voice of the dispatcher was scared and worried, which told us something was really wrong. We responded within seconds… That is when he alerted us that it was an officer involved shooting, and there was an officer down. I remember, for a moment, seeing the streets empty. Everything was quiet now as we backed into the station bay. Then I snapped back into reality, and raced to the call. As we approached the scene, there were already a dozen cop cars, all rendering aid to the trooper, lying lifeless on the ground. EMS went right to work, stabilizing him, and transporting him to the local hospital to be life flighted to a trauma center.

Shortly after the ambulance returned from the hospital, LEO was alerted of a second shooting, the officer not responding to his radio. The dispatcher must have asked a dozen times for his status, praying for him to answer. Troopers arrived from both directions, within minutes. That is when a warzone broke out between the troopers and the suspect armed with a Safari type .458 rifle. Troopers bailing out of their cars, while in motion due to becoming under fire. Others, driving directly into the suspects truck. Shot after shot, explosion after explosion. Mag after Mag. Nearly 100 Troopers opened fire on the same target, while being shot at, with the same goal. Killing the target. Roughly 500 shots fired later, the truck came to a halt, at the tree line. Riddled with bullets. The subject… dead.

It's not supposed to be this way; it feels so wildly unfair. I know full-well that my job carries a lot of weight. His love for the people in his life burned so bright. He had the warmest smile, most inviting demeanor, kindest eyes, and sweetest heart. I never once heard anyone say a bad thing about him. I don't like to pick favorites, but it's safe to say Jay Rougeau was pretty much everyone's. The fragility of life is becoming more and more palpable to me each passing day. The saying, "live every day like it's your last" feels so cliché, but when are we all going to start actually taking it to heart? Growing old is a privilege denied to so many... and today, I'm absolutely shattered that Jay Rougeau was one of them.

Tpr. Jacques F. Rougeau Jr. is the 104th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to give his life in the line of duty

Reed Weiand

June 27, 2023