Officer Down Memorial Page

I miss you everyday, I always will love you and honor you. You sacrificed so much to be a great deputy. You are still missed by me and there isn't a minute that goes by where I don't think about you and the times we talked about the day you became what you always wanted to be. You were my best friend and the love of my life John. I miss you so much. God has an amazing and wonderful angel by his side..
Thank you for being the most amazing person I ever met and had the privilege of being with for 2 years. Love always Jenn

Jennifer Janssen
Friend
February 26, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Hollomon. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

Continue to rest in peace Deputy Hollomom, we will never forget the sacrifice you made for all of us.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
December 15, 2011

You are an amazing man who left this world way too early. The light of your parent's life, I often wonder how they coped and continue to cope with your death. You loved and respected them so very much.
I love the way your smile shines through in the painting done after your death. Your smile was always bright!
Rest in peace.

Anonymous
May 12, 2011

John, Every time i see a photo of you and moreso the painting in memory of you at your mom and dads home, i feel your mom and dads pain, their pride and proudness of having you as a son. I never knew you in person, however; when i enter your mom and dads home, i feel your spirit there. i never say a word or shed a tear, with respect to your mom and dad. i know through them, you are still here with them, God works in ways that non of us will ever understand. I will say this; you are your parents guiding light. You keep beaming brightly as you guide your mom and dad to your hugs and smiles as they sail the sea of life, until they calmly sail into the port where John will be awaiting their arrival. your welcome will be long awaited. God Bless you and your family. i love them and will be there as their friend and confidant and will carry your 208 with proudness forever.
Arthur. the friend, and fishing buddy that we never came to be.

Arthur Godfrey
A reflection through your mom and dad
May 4, 2011

To the Hollomon family, we will never forget your hero and want you to know that there are many prayers with you today and always.. God bless you and continue to guide you.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Anonymous
December 15, 2010

Deputy Hollomon, God Bless you and your family. I am riding in the Police Unity Tour this year for CO Mark Parker, OCSO. I hope you have found him and gave him a big hug. I grew up in Orlando. We need more law enforcement officers there.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE/PUT
January 6, 2010

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eleventh 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.

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you.
The hurt never goes away, but both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest in Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
December 15, 2009

You have not been forgotten as heroes never die. Continue to watch over you loved ones and those still out on patrol.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
December 15, 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
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
December 15, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

vandenberghe
manchester, nh
December 8, 2007

John I went to your dad's retirement today. The person he wished was there the most was you.

Sgt. D.R. Smith (retired)
Orlando Police Department
March 2, 2007

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace Brother!

Senior Officer D. W. Reichhardt
Waverly PD, Va.
December 15, 2006

8 years ago and you are still deeply missed which
speaks volumes to the kind of person you are.
The Absent One
As we gather at the table and watch each smiling face
The heart fills with emotion to see the vacant place.
We may strive to hide our longing in the midst of
Mirth and fun
But we're thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved- the absent one.
When we gather 'round the fireside with merry
Laughter and jest
How we wish the absent dear one was here
With all the rest.
Still we jjoin in all the frolic, but we wish the
Day was done
For we're thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved- the absent one.
Yet when the day is over and they all have gone to rest
We feel the Heavenly Father does all things for the best
So we cheer our drooping spirits with the rising
Of the sun
But we can't help thinking, thinking, thinking
Of the loved- the absent one. author unknown

December 15, 2006

My thoughs are with your loved ones on this day and during the holiday season. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
December 14, 2006

Only gone from our earthly sight.

December 6, 2006

JOHN, JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I STILL THINK ABOUT YA MAN. MISS YA BRO. WE JUST LOST ANOTHER FIREND/BROTHER. MAY YOU TAKE HIM IN WITH OPEN ARMS AND SHOW HIM THE WAY.

DEP. B. PARE
VCSO/ FRIEND
October 3, 2006

I still remember all the goofy things we used to do in the academy. John was always ready to have a laugh with us. I hope that his family has found some peace knowing that John was a very well liked and respected friend to a lot of people. It really sucks that this had happened, especially to someone as decent as he was. Rest in peace, I will always remember the good times we had.

Deputy Mark Crissinger
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office
December 2, 2005

Man, how time flies. I cannot believe you have been gone for almost seven years. Now, we have lost Rocky too. I am calling on you to show him the ropes up there...as he did for you down here. I will continue to visit you often, as always. I miss you brother.

DFC William Gabrielski
Orange County Sheriff's Office
May 16, 2005

Youre still in my thoughts my friend. Thinking about the good times we had still make me chuckle. Miss you.

Deputy Don Lajic
Hillsborough County S.O.
December 24, 2004

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

Rest in peace.

December 15, 2004

You served us proudly, rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
March 25, 2004

I was working in the Communications Center at the time that John had his accident. John Hollomon was a freindly, caring individual who was becoming a great Deputy. He was good with people and with his co-workers. I know it was a tramic incident and I hope that his family is doing well with the incident. Know that even to this day I pray for his family and the pain they must feel everyday.

Robbie Bailey
Orange County Sheriff's Office

I never met or even heard of John Holloman before his untimely death the tearful night. I along with other's from my agency attended the funeral and have never seen such a well organized gathering for final respects. Although I get goosebumps just knowing that it will happen again, maybe to someone I have never met, maybe to a close friend/partner or even myself. But since that time I have had the pleasure of meeting John's father, and some of his shift partner's, and I have never seen such a force that has been so proud of one man. It is just a shame that a big, tough, and "no-bull taking" teddy bear was taken from us way to early.

I have also met a friend of John's who has opened my eyes and awakened me as to what happens when it is someone you know. If it was for her, I probably wouldn't be writing this, I would be doing my weekly check-in to see who has died and where they were from. I come from an agency that lost two great officer's in the line of duty and now that I am taken on the role of police officer. I don't think it really ever hit's you as to what can happen until it happens to you or a friend of yours.

So, to the Holloman Family; I give you my deepest respects and know that John is patrolling the streets in a much safer place. I only wish I could have met John in person, from what I have learned, he was a real "hero".

As to that friend of mine, Niki, I wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart for enlightening me to how a tragic thing like this does affect people that are close to the victim. I only wish that things like this would never happen again but time will tell, so to all the members of the Law Enforcement and Corrections family, and the family and friends, God Bless and Please be Safe.

Officer Danny Snyder
Satellite Beach Police Department

Deputy John Hollomon grew up around Law Enforcement Officers, I was one of them. John's Dad Jim and I started our Law Enforcement careers at the same time. John truly was born to be a Lawman. He was honest, honorable, and courageous. His was a bright flame, extinguished all too soon. We were all proud of John and miss him terribly. His father will never be the same, I will always be there for him. John now rests in honored glory with all the other Law Enforcement heroes.

Sgt. Ken Gregory
Orange County Sheriff's Office