Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Capt. Jones,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
a fellow LEO;former Marine

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 16, 2023

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 16, 2020

Rest in peace Captain Jones.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 9, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 16, 2018

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Retired Wisconsin L.E.O.

September 16, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 27th anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

September 16, 2010

CAPTAIN JONES AFTER READING YOUR REFLECTION I WAS AMAZED OF THE NUMBER OF YEARS YOU WORKED [34]. YOU ARE A TRUE PROFESSIONAL WHO WAS DEDICATED TO HIS CHOSEN PROFESSION. YOU COULD HAVE CHOSEN TO RETIRE BUT THE LOVE OF YOUR PROFESSION KEPT YOU GOING. WHEN YOU WERE FIRST SWORN AND TOOK THE OATH OF A DPS TROOPER TO SERVE AND PROTECT. YOU TOOK THAT HONOR TO A HIGHER LEVEL THAT IS HARD TO MATCH BY ANYONE. THANK YOU FOR THE MANY YEARS OF PATROLLING THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN MAKING THEM SAFE FOR ALL OF US TO TRAVEL. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND HEROES ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN. EVERYDAY YOU PUT ON YOUR UNIFORM YOU TOOK A RISK A RISK YOU WERE WILLING TO TAKE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS. IM SURE THE STATE OF TEXAS WAS PROUD OF YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

AL LLANOS
FRESNO PD RET.

May 19, 2009

"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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 3, 2008

Capt. Jones was not only a great inspiration as a law man, he was the leader in the area for the Masonic Lodge. We learned so much from him. He held many offices for several lodges including Worshipful Master of the Holland Lodge #1.
Lee Brakefield
Tx. DPS Retired

Lee Brakefield
Texas Department of Public Safety

August 28, 2006

I met Captain Jones at a truck rodeo in Irving, Texas. I was assisting as a judge along with other officers from Texas DPS License and Weight service. Captain Jones was a very kind soul. He made an impression on me that still lasts to this day.
God's blessings on his family.

Patrolman D.E. Hutchison, retired
Irving, Texas Police Dept.

March 15, 2005

Captain Jones you are remembered. God's Blessings to your family and friends. It has been some time but the loss is as real now as when you left us. 09/09/2003

Sr. Trooper Keith Miller
Oregon State Police

September 9, 2003