Roanoke City Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Monday, June 28, 1965
Reflections for Sergeant Joseph B. Jennings
Being your first grandson, born 2 years after your injury, we spent so much wonderful time together in the confines of your hospital room. Every Sunday after church and many summer days I had the opportunity to learn life lessons from you. Regardless of personal challenges, we all have much to cherish in life through the love and enjoyment of friends and family. A truly great and kind man who taught me so much.
William J Jennings
grandson
June 29, 2023
Rest in peace Sergeant Jennings.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2021
Thank you for your service and please know that your heroic actions that day and your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
June 28, 2020
Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless
Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas
July 4, 2015
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 5, 2012
Uncle Joe I am your great nephew and when ny family and I would come to Roanoke my mother especially and the rest of us would go to see you at the hospital. I was young at the time, but I do remeber you telling stories about your life and of all mmy relatives on te Jennings and Musgrove side of te families. I will always will remeber you Uncle Joe and I am proud to be your great nepew.
Bruce E. Wilson Jr.
Retired Military
April 26, 2012
SGT Jennings.... I am truly touched by your life long sacrifice and service to this community. On this anniversary of your passing, please know that your dedication and suffering are recognized, understood, appreciated and honored on this day. God Bless you and your family!
Roanoke Citizen
June 28, 2011
I met Officer Jennings when I was in Lewis Gail Hospital in 1955/56 after having my right hand blown off.
He was a fine Gentleman and a great Person,and a great inspiration to me. I was only 13 years old when I met Him and he gave a lot on help by just talking with me. I learned a lot about life from Him ,and gained a lot of hope for my further life. I am now 66 years old and still think of Him Often.
Thank you My great friend.
Phil Fuller
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May the warm winds of Heaven blow softly on your home, and the Great Spirit bless all who enter there.
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Friend
October 20, 2007
May you Rest in Peace Sir.
June 28, 2006
MY BROTHER, I AM HONORED TO BE THE FIRST TO LEAVE YOU A REFLECTION. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL.
CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
June 28, 2005
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