Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

As a fellow police officer (Brazoria County Constable Pct 1 in Freeport, Texas) from Angleton, I remember this accident. Today, I am in cold Anchorage (on business) and wanted to go see the sub-station named in his honor. But I understand that it is not quite complete yet in Eagle River. I look forward to seeing it's completion during my next flight up here. Your not forgotten Sir!

Deputy Jo Giles
Brazoria County Constable, pct 1

March 1, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

November 18, 2012

I was there in Anchorage when this happened. I watched the service on T.V. Even though I no longer live there I still think about you often. I hope as time has gone on that you are doing ok. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kathy Clark, California City, Ca

Kathy Clark

August 18, 2012

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. I also lost my youngest police officer son to a drunk driver. I know what your loved ones feel every day for I walk in their shoes. I know they are keeping your memory alive by telling others about you and telling stories about you around the dinner table on holidays. They will never let you be forgotten. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones. I'd like to end with the following:

No person is ever truly alone,
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still in our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did,
And who they were,
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever."
By Richard Fife

Bob Gordon, Retired Deputy Chief
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

July 9, 2012

Rest in peace, Officer Wollam. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Anchorage and the great State of Alaska are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

July 9, 2012

Dear Justin. Today would have been your 39th Birthday. I think of you all the time. Not a single day goes by that you arent on my mind. Its hard to believe that its been 11 years now. I miss you and love you very much. I still stop the police officers and tell them about you and give them a hug and tell them thank you for what all they have done for you. I am sorry to say too that we had our 20th class reunion back in November 2011. It was really sad that you werent there. We all could feel the lack of your presence in out hearts. I hope that the balloons that we wrote on and released made it to Heaven. We even tied the black, gold, and green ribbon on your vase at your grave. I can imagine that Kristen is getting so big now and that she is very beautiful just like you and her mother Kristy. I try to think of stuff that I remember you by to tell her so she will know what kind of man her daddy was. I told JR. I dont know if you remember him or not but he went to school with us till the 9th grade about you. He sure was sorry and hated to hear of your passing. I remember so many things about you but the one I remember the most is when you would say. " I see the moon and the moon sees me, God made the moon and God made me" . You for sure is someone who cannot be duplicated. I wish you could see our 20th Class Reunion shirt. Ronnie printed them up and they look great, with a big photo of you in your officers uniform. Mrs Lemons, our 4th grade teacher, came down from Georgia for the reunion. Rebecca took us all on a tour of what the whole school looks like now. You would be shocked and amazed by it. Our little town isnt so little anymore. There is a Junior High that is two stories!! The Auditorium was so much smaller than I thought it was. All of the classrooms were different in the old middle school. Alot of them not having windows. I know if you seen them , you would be like, Holy smokes! ( putting it politely so that those reading this wouldnt think I had a potty mouth) LOL. Well anyways, The High School is still the same pretty much but they have a weight room inside the high school and the commons area is different as well as there is no more DECA taught in Danbury. The slab where Mrs. Jones painted the map of the USA isnt there anymore. I dont know where they moved the Band Hall to. Well, I guess I will let you go. I just wanted to wish the Bestest best friend a happy 39th Birthday. Remember, in a week it is your turn to wish me a Happy Birthday!.. LOL I love and miss you Justin. Happy 39th Birthday my friend.

Georgia Schaatt Smith
Best Friends In High School.

May 16, 2012

Justin,

I wasn't a member of the APD family yet when you were taken from us, but I think of you often when I'm patrolling the highway. Much has changed since then but then again so much stays the same. I hope you can rest a bit easier knowing that the lessons we learned from your passing are directly keeping your brothers and sisters safer!

Tragically, we almost lost a sister in a similar crash last week. I know alot of people were thinking about you, and I know you had a hand in keeping her safe!

Patrol Officer
Anchorage Police Dept.

August 5, 2011

Justin, ten years have gone by so fast, I cant believe it has been that long since I got a call at home that your were killed, we still miss you as much today as back then, I make sure that I remind others of what a great person and great cop you were. I came in to fallout the other night and wrote your name on the white board in fallout just to remind others how dangerous this job can be, I check in front time to time with Kristy on facebook and see that she and Kristin are doing great, rest easy brother until we see each other again.

K. Armstrong
APD 1997-Present

Senior Patrol Officer Kevin Armstrong
Anchorage Police Department

July 13, 2011

I have told people this dream before, but I want to tell it again. I was heart broken and worried about my "baby", he was the youngest. In this dream I had of Justin, he was sitting on a stone wall just above the place where he was killed and on his face was this big smile looking down at me and saying " mama don't worry about me, I'm just fine".

Beverly wollam
mother

July 9, 2011

Justin & family, I'm often reminded how much we lost on that fateful night 10 years ago. You and your family are never far from my thoughts and prayers. I will never understand why we lose such wonderful people in our profession; your loss has forever affected our department and I'm honored to have known and worked with you.

God Bless you and your family!

Garry

LT Garry Gilliam
Anchorage Police Department

July 8, 2011

Ten years.........how in the world can it have been 10 years? It all seems so fresh to have been that long. You are just as missed and loved. Ten years hasn't changed that one bit. Kristy and Kristin are doing well. You know Kristy is a nurse now. She left the clinic a few months ago and went back to home health. She's a good nurse and can pretty much write her own ticket for what she wants to do and where. Kristin.....my goodness, can you believe she starts high school this year!!!! She's 14 years old and as tall as her mom. Sharp as a tack and a really good kid. I'm trying to talk her into going to OSU to school and be a vet. I really don't think it would take much talking to get her to do it. But in the end it will be her choice. She's smart and by the time she's out of high school and ready for college, she'll be able to go anywhere she wants and pick her career field. So, bottom line is both Kristy and Kristin are doing ok. The rest of us in Oklahoma are doing ok as well. You are never far from our thoughts and will NEVER be forgotten. The initials "JTW" are on a big Oak tree as you pull into the drive at our place. Tell my brother Ronnie I said hi. You guys can go find a tall shade tree to set under and tell "cop stories". Love and miss you.

Charlie Cash, father-in-law

July 7, 2011

hey Texas Slim, watch over everyone, say hi once in a while in your own way. oh by the way i put your picture up on coleman's door, couple of weeks ago, so he can smile when he see you.


take care
laura jo

laura
angleton pd

June 28, 2011

Justin - it's hard to believe that we lost you nearly 10 years ago. So many things have changed since then, it's amazing when one stops and thinks about it all. You're never far from our memories or heart. And there's a fantastic little boy living in Ohio at the moment who has been graced with your name. Bruce, Brandi, your Aunt Genny and I love to share stories & photos with him about the "other Justin" so he'll grow up knowing who he is named after. When I look at my nephew, it's so easy to see you at that same age, with your easy grin and laughter. I'm writing tonight because I've just returned home from our local Citizen's Police Academy. I'm learning a lot - and asking a bunch of questions...you're probably thinking "so what else is new?" But tonight's class was difficult to sit through as we discussed traffic enforcement, accident reconstruction and OWI. You and another officer from home were weighing heavily in my heart and mind during our class' conversations. I just wanted to write to let you know that I miss you and your smile. I know you've got Grandma to keep you & Grandpa company now, but those of us back here miss you all so much. Love you!

Barbra Kamer
Justin will always be my "little" cousin

February 7, 2011

JUSTIN WAS MY NEIGHBOR AND FRIEND GROWING UP IN DANBURY SINCE I WAS IN THE 5TH GRADE....I MESS HIM DEARLY AND WISH HIS WIFE, LITTLE GIRL, AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY HAPPINESS AND JOY THROUGHOUT THIER LIFES......IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WE WERE JUMPING ON THE TRAMPOLINE OR HANGIING OUT OUTSIDE OUR HOUSES.....YOU ARE GONE TO SOON...I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER YOUR FAMILY....LOVE ALWAYS!!!!!!!

Anonymous

July 13, 2010

DEAR JUSTIN,
FIRST OFF LET ME SAY I MISS YOU DEARLY. YOUR WERE ONE OF A KIND. LOSEING A BROTHER LIKE YOU WAS HARD AND LET IT BE KNOWN THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. EVERYONE HERE AT THE HOUSE MISS YOU SO MUCH BUT WE HAVE PICTURES TO LOOK BACK ON. I MISS YOU AND WISH YOU WERE HERE.I LOVE YOU!!!

ASHLEE

July 9, 2010

9 years have passed since you were taken from us Justin, Kristy and Kristen have grown to be beautiful women and I know you are looking down on them and smiling, we miss you as much today as when you left us.

Rest Easy Brother.

K. Armstrong

Senior Patrol Ofc Kevin R Armstrong
Anchorage Police Department

July 9, 2010

Justin, I've not written on your page before now. But that doesn't mean I don't think about you quite often. I’m especially thinking of you this week, since we just lost Grandma Vonda on the 19th of June. Guess she's already given you a big hug by now. Just wanted to tell you how much I miss you and I will never forget You! Praying peace and comfort for your entire family today! Praying for the safety of all the Officers who put their lives on the line every day! Love You! ♥

Fay McIntyre Knape
Cousin

July 9, 2010

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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

I pray for solace for all those who love and miss you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

July 9, 2010

Hey Justin,
Another year has come and gone. Sure doesn't seem possible that it's been 9 years ago that we lost you. This Friday will be the anniversary date of that horrible day. Was thinking about you today, so thought I'd go ahead and write you a note. I'm in Ardmore (southern Oklahoma) today and saw 4 Troopers between Oklahoma City and here on my drive this morning. They are really working the construction sites heavy. Rightfully so. We just had 2 construction workers killed last week by a lady running them over. Of course everytime I saw the blue lights flashing, I thought of you. You are never far from our thoughts. We talk about you all the time and share our "Justin" stories. Your initials are on a tree out at the entrance drive to our place. It's our way of having you with us. Kristy and Kristin are doing ok. Kristy still has bad days. Friday will be one. We do our best, but you being taken from us left a huge hole that will never be filled. You will never be forgotten. We love and miss you very much.

Charlie Cash
father-in-law

July 7, 2010

Dear Justin. Today you would have been 37 years old. Happy Birthday to you! I think about you all of the time and miss you something aweful. When I see a police officer now, in your memory, I have been telling them for a good long time now about you and I thank them for what they do to make sure we are safe. All of your fellow officers are always in my prayers. I can still remember the day that Victor sent me the email letting me know that you had been killed in the line of duty. It was one of the most saddest days in my life. I never really got to tell you goodbye like I wanted to. Everytime I go to Danbury, I try to stop off and visit you. The last time I did was a week ago and I put an American Flag pinwheel on your grave. Justin you are my hero. You always have had a special part in my heart. You dont realize just how much of an impact you have had. The week before Christmas JR found me on facebook. The pinwheel is from us both. I love you Justin even to this day. Keep watching over me and protecting me. (((hugs)) Your friend for life, Georgia.

Georgia Schaatt Smith
Long Time School Friend.

May 17, 2010

I didn't really know this site was here until I woke up this morning and searched your name. A Seattle Police Department officer was killed last weekend on the job, and listening to the memorial service on the radio brought everything back. It's true what everyone else who knew you has said, you're never far from our thoughts. Kristy and I have fallen out of touch again, but the last time I talked to her she was excited about becoming a nurse. You would have been so proud of her. And the baby I was pregnant with when you were killed, Solstice TODD (your middle name) is turning eight this year. The years go on, but you're still in our hearts.

Tasha Hale
friend

November 7, 2009

This is the first time I’ve visited this site; I didn’t know it existed until this past summer. Justin, I simply wanted to say that you are never far from our thoughts. I truly regret that I didn’t have the opportunity to get to know you better during the short time you were with us, although I'll never forget the brieft time you and Kristy spent with us in Colorado-neither will Sharon I'm sure! (smile) The fact that you loved my niece Kristy so deeply is enough for me to love you as well. I always enjoy hearing the stories Kristy and my brother Charlie tell about you, they always bring smiles and laughter. Losing two incredible men from our family, you and Ronnie, seems unfair but I have to trust in the Lord’s plan and know we will all be together again someday. I know heaven is much richer, and probably really entertaining, with you and Ronnie both there!

We love you Justin and you are truly missed!

Reta
Aunt (In-law)

October 1, 2009

You are missed daily. You will always be loved by many. RIP

Uncle Dave and Aunt Betty

July 10, 2009

Hey Justin,

The years are starting to come and go quicker. Can't believe it's been 8 years now since we lost you. Doesn't seem possible for it to have been that long. Just know you are never far from our thoughts. Kristin still does things that someone will say "She's her daddy's kid" cause she does things and acts just like you. It's pretty amazing when we stop and think about it. Kristy finished nursing school and enjoys being a nurse very much. She is well suited for it and really likes helping people. Pretty awesome young lady she is (if I do say so myself). Of course you know we lost my brother Ronnie last December. He was a retired cop and when he died I said you and him were setting together telling cop stories. Kristin will be in 7th grade this year!! Doesn't seem possible. She was 4 years old when you passed. Guess what I'm saying is that life marches on. We all continue to live life. But, you are and always will be a huge part of our lives and because of your sacrifice we appreciate life more. We think of you often and miss you. Keep a close watch over all of us. We love you.

Charlie

Charlie Cash
Father-in-law

July 8, 2009

I never knew you, but wanted to thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice. I see your memorial on the highway nearly daily, and pray for you and your family. You will never be forgotten.

J. Stam
Former Federal Officer, Anchorage Resident

June 3, 2009