Officer Down Memorial Page

I've been looking at these Reflections over the years wondering what to write... so I'll just say I miss you, Tanja, and am thankful for the countless good times and laughs. I'm not surprised you touched so many people's lives post-college. Also sending my good wishes and strength to Tanja's family and friends.
Love,
Paul

Paul M
College friend
May 23, 2012

Our dear Tanja, yesterday - May 18th was the 12th year of your "Crossing Over". Your Mom and I attended the American Police Memorial Service in Titusville on May 18th, 2012 to honor you and also remember all Police Officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We Love and miss you so much. May God Always Bless You and REST IN PEACE.

Jim King, Tanja's Dad
May 20, 2012

Rest in Peace, Officer King. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

Dear Tanja,
I will never end to tell so many good memories I have from you when you were in Mexico.I will never forget you ... 9/15/2011

Carlos Ortega
Friend
September 16, 2011

Tanja,
You are a very lucky officer. I have been searching for my brother, Lt. Dan Wellington, for years. I finally found his reflection for you, dating back to 2007. He had wonderful things to say about you, so I'm sure you were a good person and police officer.
Dan,
Please get in touch with me.
Linda

Linda M. Krause (Wellington)
July 15, 2011

I will never forget coming into work and finding you at my desk! From that day on, I looked forward to coming into work to find your sticky to see what I could do to help you. Your encouragement while I exercised was always welcomed and has taught me a lot. I have never forgotten that horrible day 11 years ago. My Mom had a badge charm made with your number on it so that I can wear it and whenever I do, which is most days, I always get asked about it. You will never be forgotten! Rest in peace my friend.

Civilan Jean
Orlando Police Departmen-Friend
May 18, 2011

Our dear Tanja, Today, 5/18/2000, 11 years ago, you "Crossed Over" and we still "Thank God For The Resurrection'. It was the most horrible day of our lives. We miss you very much and think of you every day. We really appreciate all the love, kindness and caring that your co-workers and friends have shown us over the years.

We will never forget the Love and Joy you put into our lives. Rest in peace. Love Forever, Mom and Dad

James King
Tanja's Mom and Dad (Jim & Brigitte King)
May 18, 2011

To the King family, I know that the pain in your hearts today is as strong as it was this dreadful day in 2000, but may you know that we will not forget your hero. May God continue to guide you all each and every day and help you to continue to move forward. To Officer King, you are a hero that we will never forget... may you continue to rest in peace and thank you for your service and dedication to us all.


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

Deb
May 18, 2011

Well sweetheat it's that time again. Just as I promised I we will meet again in DC. Not the way we wanted but the first song is always yours. Miss You

John

Sgt. John Krupinsky
Danbury P D
May 3, 2011

Thought of you today. Thought of your kindness today. And of the laugh we had when we both tried to handcuff a man who was kinda heavy and we ran out of cuffs to link together.

Miss you my friend.

Jaime V
Former Academy and OPD Friend
April 26, 2011

Just thinking of you. Praying that you are in a good place and that you are watching over all of us. Can't believe it's been so long.

Sgt Mike Edes
Maine State Police
February 11, 2011

Tanja, I was remembering you today. It has been over ten years since you left this earth, but you have not been forgotten. I remember the last shift you worked as if it was yesterday. The last face to face conversation I had with you was about the experience you had at the Police Memorial in Washington DC and how honored you felt to be there. That was you Tanja, thinking of others before yourself. People like you don't come around very often in life. There was so much passion in everything you did. I pray may children have many of the same qualities as you did.

As your last supervisor at OPD, I was not able to give you your evaluation, but I can tell you that it would have been all superiors.

Lieutenant Russ Waters
Orlando Police Department
October 1, 2010

I only met you a few days before you died. I have never forgotten your smile and your laughter.

Sergeant
Norfolk Police
May 18, 2010

Dear Tanja,

This is a very emotional day for us on the 10TH Anniversary of your "Crossing Over". We Love you very much and think of you every day. God Bless You and may You Rest In Peace. We miss you so much.
Love Forever, Mom and Dad

Tanja's Dad
OPD
May 18, 2010

It's hard to believe that 10 years ago you were so tragically taken. Your memory lives on. Continue to take care of us.

Police Officer Garcia
Los Angeles Police Department
May 11, 2010

Never Forgotten...Rest in Peace

MPO Penman
City of Fairfax PD, VA
November 27, 2009

Dear Tanja, today 9/15/09 is your Birthday,You are 40 today and all of us are thinking of you and want to express how much we Love and Miss You. We thank everyone from our hearts for the love and prayers that we have received since you "Crossed Over". We give our thanks to God for letting us have you those wonderful years, even though your time with us was short. Have a "Happy Birthday". Love Always, Mom, Dad and Family

Jim King, Tanja's Dad
September 15, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninth 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 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
May 18, 2009

As your 9th Anniversary of your death approaches, I just wanted to say hello. You are not forgotton Tanja. Our LAPD Class 8-95 just lost Manji to cancer and I hope that you were there to welcome her home. Continue to watch over all of your brothers and sisters in blue.

May God Bless your family.

Police Officer Garcia
LAPD
May 8, 2009

God Speed, Sister.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
April 23, 2009

Here it is almost Christmas 2008, and we, Tanja's family want to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers over the past 8+ years. It really means a lot to us and again, we thank you. While in Mexico, working with the street children, Tanja met Dr. Israel Castillo and I wish it was possible to contact him.

This is a very difficult time for us because Christmas was one of Tanja's favorite times of the year. We were very blessed for 30 years with her love and kindness. We thank God for the Resurrection. May God Bless all of you and keep you safe. Tanja's Dad.

Jim King
Tanja's Father
December 11, 2008

Eight years since your passing and your memory still touches the lives of all who knew you. May God continue to bless your family.

LAPD CLASSMATE CLASS 8-95
LAPD
June 19, 2008

Remembering you with all my heart
From the city where you touched so many lives including mine

Israel
Mexico CIty

Dr Israel Castillo
Friend
May 18, 2008

Sweet, sweet things said here for a sweet, sweet lady. You've touched hearts
and made the memories bittersweet. What energy and enthusiasm you had
and what a worthy profession you chose. Thanks for serving God and your
fellowman. God bless your families with the sweet moments you shared with
them! Never forgotten.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

May 18, 2008

Tanya,
I just got back to Maine after spending a week at a conference in Orlando. It was tough leaving the 3' of snow in my yard to suffer through the 70' weather!
While touring the Orange County SO HQ, I noticed a memorial painting hanging on the wall. The painting was of you and an Orange County Deputy. It was sureal seeing you and the message it sent out to all who view it is startling.
I will be thinking of you again this coming May. Thanks for keeping a watchful eye over all of us.

Sgt Mike Edes
Maine State Police
January 19, 2008