Officer Down Memorial Page

Tiffany,
With 2012 beginning, just thinking about you, Logan, Rodney & family. Hope this year is good to you. Will try to get in touch with you later. Sounds like Logan is making James proud of her!!!

Denise
Survivor of Calvin Taylor
January 5, 2012

James,
Logan had her first Homecoming, she looked absolutely beautiful. I am certain you were there with her. You are in our thoughts daily and we constantly look to you for guidance and support. Never Forgotten.

Rodney
October 27, 2011

James it was an Honor to serve with you on tge 2nd Pct! You were a Good Police Officer & a Good brother in blue! I miss ya Bro God bless you

Officer BK Flores
Norfolk Police
October 4, 2011

To the family and friends of Officer James Gilbert, I offer you my deepest regrets. I was the Forensic Crime Scene Investigator that worked James' case at the scene and though it has been a number of years, I can still remember each detail and how empty I felt inside, it has never left me. Know this, James heroically gave his life in the performance of his duty, ever striving to help others and as long as his memory is not forgotten, he will always be with us.
Lee

Investigator E.L. (Lee) Martin, retired
Norfolk Police Department
September 29, 2011

James,

Not a day goes by that I don't think of your first day in the academy. You were all grins and coolness until Ray starting barking orders and you nearly fell out of your chair. I also remember our last conversation just hours before you were killed. I miss you. Even though it has been 10 years you are still in my heart, and you will always be there.

Sgt. D.M. AVery
Norfolk Police Department
September 28, 2011

Tiffany,
Tomorrow will make 10 years....thankfully the Lord has helped us go on in our lives. It's strange, it somehow seems like so long ago and at the same time it seems like just a short time. Thanks again for the kindess you showed me in 2002. You and your family will be in my thoughts tomorrow as you are each year. Give me a call sometime....I don't have a current number for you.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor - NCSHP
September 27, 2011

During my 31 years with Norfolk, the day James died had to be my worst. He was a very bright, effective and well liked young officer amoung his piers and supervisors alike. He had dedicated himself to learning as much as he could and was prepairing to move up in position and rank with his eye on a big future. Norfolk Citizens lost a great asset and those of us who knew him lost a great friend that day.

SGT. B. P. Carter, Ret.
Supervisor Norfolk Police Dept.
September 29, 2010

Today we will gather to remember

J. D. Jenkins
VBPD 640 RET
September 28, 2010

It’s been awhile since I’ve been here, but not because I haven’t thought about you. There has just been entirely too much to deal with. Everyone has kind of lost touch with each other over the past years, I’m sure it can be attributed to the head and not the heart, we all have something in common, with your tragic passing, we are always connected, no matter how far apart we may be. That fateful day 9 years ago, we walked into a room full of strangers, and when the week was over, we had lifetime friends.
When I lost Dad in January, I couldn’t bear the thought that he was gone from my life, but I did have some peace knowing that you were there waiting for him, and the 2 of you would continue the argument of the definition of “moving the car.”
Today we reach the 9 year mark, it seems as if it was yesterday, and I often find myself saying, “If James were here, he would…” I think of you often, and miss you forever!
One Fish, Two Fish!

Dyan McDermott
September 28, 2010

On the eve of your anniversary James it is still difficult to deal with your loss. You will always be missed and you will never be forgotten

Mpo E Kavanagh
VBPD/ Friend
September 27, 2010

Tiffany,
I will be out of town next week (as I usually am this time of year) so I wanted to write this before I run out of time. I think of your family often, especially you & Logan this time of the year. It is still so strange how we ended up meeting with all the people I could have happened upon in D.C./2002. Thanks again for being there for me...hope to see you again some day. Hope you all are doing well! Oh yeah, as the time for the COPS WALK is upcoming too, thanks for your help in the support I got from the FOP Lodge up there! Take care!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor
September 20, 2010

Just thinking of you brother. Rest in peace. We miss you!

MPO E Kavanagh
Virginia Beach Police/ Friend
July 5, 2010

RIP my Brother.

Deputy S. Yates
Covinton County Sheriff's Dept. (Mississippi)
July 1, 2010

Just thinking of you brother as I do every day. You are missed dearly.

MPO E Kavanagh
Virginia Beach Police/ Friend
June 14, 2010

Police Week is coming up and we are all thinking of you and the ulimate sacrifice you made. We love you and there's not a day that goes by that you are not mentioned. We all love and miss you so very much.

You would be so proud of Logan. She is just doing fantastic in her studies and has become a beautiful young lady. Yup, gotta watch out for those boys now! She speaks of you often and is a spitting image of you. She has your light brown eyes and your charming smile.

I know you and Eric are watching over all of us and patroling the streets of heaven. We miss you both!

All our love forever,

Tiff.

Tiffany Gilbert
Wife and Widow of James
May 5, 2010

James, I think of you every day brother. You are truly missed. Wish you were still here.

MPO E Kavanagh
friend/VBPD
March 11, 2010

We toasted you Monday to honor what you did and how you lived. RIP

MPO J D Jenkins Ret.
Va Beach PD
September 30, 2009

There's not a day that goes by that I do not think of you. I still miss you dearly and still have a hard time dealing with your death. Please stay close to me and help guide me in the next couple of weeks.

A bunch of us went to your grave on Monday to honor you and your memory. I think you would of been proud of everyone. Logan's doing great, freshman at First Colonial in the advanced legal studies program. I'm sure you are watching over her and making she she does her best.

I hope one day, that I can find forgivness in my heart for the man that killed you. I think if I did, it would release alot of what I have holding inside of me. But I don't see that happening anytime soon.

We all miss and love you James.

All my love forever!

Tiffany Gilbert
Wife of James
September 30, 2009

James,
I know you are keeping a watchful eye over the rest of us, thank you. Rest in Peace my friend.

GO 58!!! It's not that hard, but it ain't that easy! PRETTY WORK!

Sgt. Christopher Scallon
Friend
September 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 8th 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 am holding your family in thought and prayer today as I know anniversary days are particularly hard for Tiffany and Logan and your parents.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Lo

Anonymous
September 28, 2009

It's been 8 long years. I still think about you every day. Miss you, buddy!

BUZZ
NPD (Ret.)
September 28, 2009

I left the NPD family, but will never forget a friend....thinking of you today.

HC Eckstein
LPD.
September 8, 2009

Hey James. Its been a while since I have been up here. I was reading the poem on my grandparents wall that Tiffany gave them and it made me think of you. I love and miss you. Until we meet again.

Kayla Chilcott
Norfolk Police Officer's Daughter
August 16, 2009

Remembering you today at the Police Memorial. May you be in the arms of the angels today looking over us. I love you...until next time...XOXO

Wife/Widow of James
Tiffany Gilbert
May 12, 2009

I miss you always and forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stephanie McDermott
Norfolk Officers Daughter
March 28, 2009