Officer Down Memorial Page

Great Job Officer Faulkner. You will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace.

Sgt Ryan Hinton
Peoria Park Police Explorer Post 900
November 3, 2011

Thinking of you as much today as we did 10 years ago. You are missed terribly and will never be forgotten. What we do in life echo's us in eternity. Your not forgotten.

Anonymous
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September 20, 2011

All day today I have sat in this stupid squad car thinking of you and how much it makes me sick that you have been gone for so long. I miss you and think of you often.

Anonymous
September 19, 2011

Officer Faulkner, you are remembered today and always! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
September 20, 2010

Still Not Forgotten!!!

Anonymous
May 25, 2010

The wicked fleee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

May God be with you and all who mourn you. May he give them the strength to carry on.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
March 4, 2009

Thinking of you today and always!

Anonymous
October 1, 2008

To the family and friends of Officer Jim Faulkner and his fellow officers in the Peoria Police Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Jim's memory on the seventh anniversary of the day Jim so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family, and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Jim gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 20, 2001.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Anonymous
September 21, 2008

"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
October 22, 2007

I salute you, Sir, on the 06th Anniversary of your brutal and tragic murder. Thank you for your bravery, service and sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten. May God bless and comfort your family and friends.

DET SGT, Retired
AR
September 20, 2007

I couldn't believe my ears when I heard you had been shot. My recruit, (Bradley University Officer Davis)and I had just spoke to you, at the bottom of the stairs, as you waited for a squad to start 3rds. As we drove back to our PD to go home that night, I spoke of you and I told him what a good cop and true blue bother you were. Even though I worked for Bradley University PD you always befriended me and were wonderful to talk with. Thank you for being a true fellow brother.
Rest peacefully.
Officer Andrew L Burgess Glasford PD

Officer Andrew L Burgess
Glasford PD
March 28, 2007

You will be in our Thoughts and me and my family think about you as a friend and you Jim you know me and will always think about you RIP

friend of his
friend
December 5, 2006

After spending time with Jim's parents the other night, and watching the DVD that Tim made for them on the fifth anniversary of Jim's death, I could still feel their loss. Jim you will always be remembered and loved. You were bigger than life it self. Your laughter was contagious!! Your dearly beloved Chrissy and children are under your watchful eye. Can you believe Pete is in college already? You were the cutest baby, and I enjoyed watching you grow into a man. You were a man of dignity, excellence, and loved by many. To his parents, you did a fantastic job raising your family, I applaud you. Chrissy, your everlasting love for Jim, is a great example to many. Chrissy your children's lives are well because of you and Jim's love of family-I admire you. Tim and Deb you were Jim's first friends for life--you are blessed. Love to all and forever!!

Margaret
Aunt
October 2, 2006

I can remember the last thing that I said to you . . . It does not seem like it has been 5 years. I wish that I could have been there for you when this all happened. I miss all the crap that you would give me being a rookie and all. I miss the laughing and the jokes and the breakfast that we tired to eat healthy. I just cannot get over any of this and my heart sinks every time that I think about you and your family.
I miss ya Smiley!

September 20, 2006

This is the 5th anniversary of your end of watch and I know your loved ones think of you every day as do those that were close to you. You will never be forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Gold Star Father
September 20, 2006

There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, Jim Faulkner, and the times we shared together both at work and at play. Each time I put on the uniform, I am reminded of your sacrifice for the community and for us as individuals. We miss you here as much today as ever. As the fifth anniversary of your death is just a few hours away, I wonder what you would be doing right now if not for that fateful night. It is hard to imagine how things have changed since then...It is equally hard to believe how much things have stayed the same. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. As I get ready to put on the Peoria Police uniform for another third shift, I know that hearing "3A02 off duty" will never be the same. Tonight it is not just another shift. You will be in my thoughts the entire night. I know that I will feel your presence as I have so many times. Watch over your brothers and sisters in blue. Help to keep them safe, and help them to keep our citizens safe. WE MISS YOU!!

September 19, 2006

As the fifth anniversary of this exemplary man and officer draws nigh, I send love and encouragement to his family. He may have fallen, but he is NEVER forgotten.--Joanie

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's
September 15, 2006

I just can't believe how long it has been since I have seen you. I think of all the times that you made me laugh so hard. Things just are not the same without you. I hope that you are able to look over all of us and guide us in the right direction. God Bless your family!

June 7, 2006

May you rest in peace for your dedication to service to the citizens of Peoria. I grew up in Pekin, IL and often worked with members of the Peoria Police Department during the 1960's while assigned to the area. God bless your family.

Blair M. Gluba, Special Agent
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
May 23, 2006

I just wanted to say g'bye to the closest friend I ever had. Jim Faulkner was a good friend of mine. I will miss him dearly. Thanks 4 the good times Jim!
& We'll see each other again! God Bless you & your family as well! We'll miss you!

Jeremy Linski
Friend
April 29, 2006

The night shift crew were a group of regulars. Most of them were on third shift because they wanted to be, and had found they were good at the specialities that night times tend to bring out. Jim Faulker was one of the best. He was friendly, tried to help people, worked his own district with pride and confidence. He was a good person and a good cop. The night we lost Jim was th e most horrible nights of our lives and none of us will ever forget. We are blessed to have had so many good memories and good times with him before this night. I hope he is running his own district in heaven, still being 3 Adam 2. He is very much missed here in Peoria and is still regularly mentioned in conversation about old times, and also about concern the family he had to leave behind. Add all of them to your prayer lists.

Sharon Dodd
Peoria 911 Center
March 12, 2006

You were highlighted on the website
today so I read all your reflections.
You died one week to the day after
one of our own deputies here in
Whatcom County, Washington. I am
just so sorry to learn that your life was taken so early. Your family
really needed you here to raise your
children. I can't imagine the trials your wife has faced without your help.
Hopefully, she looks to God for her
strength and your children know Him
as their Heavenly Father. Such wonderful things were said about
you. It's a crying shame what injustice beset you. The world needs
more people like you in it, not fewer.
I am deeply saddened by this HUGE
loss. May God comfort all those who
you love and all those who love you.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

December 16, 2005

Officer Falulkner, you have not been forgotten. Even with the 4th anniversary being here I know the pain still runs deep among your family memebers and close friends. Keep watch over your family and those officers still out on patrol. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon
September 19, 2005

Jim, I just wanted you and your family to know you are still a positive role model to others every day. I believe it was one of your children that spoke at your funeral and told of how you never became angry at your kids when they spilled their milk. That affected me, as I'm sure it did many others, in a big way. Now, when one of my boys spills something, or commits any number of other little childhood errors, and I am tempted to become angry, instead I think of you. And with four of them, I think of you often!

We only met a couple times, but I know what a "true blue" individual you were. The above example shows that, even in death, you are still serving and protecting. Rest in peace brother, and thank you.

Ptm. Jeff Jackson
Pekin Police Dept., Pekin, IL.
September 17, 2005

peace be with you and yours. i left ppd service 4 yrs prior to this unfortunate incident, but i also knew jimmy. i think of him often and miss all my brothers. peace be with you all and god bless.

ex-officer matt jochums #841
ppd
January 25, 2005