Officer Down Memorial Page

Officer Blount,
On today, the 9th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fulton County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. I've only briefly read some of the reflections left for and read one to stated that you were attending the Coast Guard Academy when you left to become a Police Officer-I bet you would have made a hell of good Military officer as you were a Police Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
April 22, 2012

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

Officer 11169
March 30, 2012

Blount,

You are truly missed. Westlake High Class of 96 continues to think of you... We know you have that big grin on your face in heaven!

WHS Class of 1996
High School Classmates
January 31, 2012

My life was so enriched the day I looked into your eyes and said you were mine. We shared a bond that no one could explain. I didn't realize that the goodbye and "I love you" would be our last. The fateful day you were taken I felt the pain before I got the call and now years later I'm still trying to cope. You are so missed. You will always be my shadow, my "Nibbles."

Joselyn
Your favorite Aunt
October 25, 2011

AB,
When I heard of your passing I just could not believe it! I thought of you today as I have many times in the pass, pictures of your son remind me of you, We had some great days @ APSU, one of the most remeberable for me was the night you represented "ATL, ATL , ATL" so well.LOL Love ya Bruh!

Corey E.Taylor Sr.
Austin Peay State University
Friend

Not an Officer
ClassMate/Freind
September 4, 2011

Aaron,

Been a long time brother and I am glad they have this reflection site so the world can see how much you meant to so many people. I'm sure you know how much you are truly missed and how blessed we all are to have known you for whatever amount time we had with you. I couldn't ask for a better teammate, classmate, or person to call my friend!! God has better plans for you. You are loved and dearly missed my friend. Always

LCDR James Baynard
U.S. Navy/NAPS Classmate & Teammate
July 5, 2011

I have to 2nd C. Bass here. There was none like Blount, when it came to the care of his Security Officers in his beat. Blount treated us with respect and gathered alot of great training and information from us, because he wasn't afraid of not knowing everything. Blount was the absolute best Police Officer I had ever worked with in my Security Career.

I remember the day as if it was now. I pulled out onto Washington Rd, headed to Atlanta to patrol another property, just leaving Blount. (He would come over to our apartments, just to see what we had) About the point I made it to hwy 166, I could see nothing but multiple Police Vehicles with alot of Police lights, driving like they all had a purpose. I said to myself, I hope my partner Blount is ok, because it appears they are rolling on something serious.

As I arrived to Atlanta, we met with an APD officer and asked if he knew if anything had happened in Fulton. He advised that, radio indicated end of watch for a Fulton Police Officer, but they didn't give the name.

At this point my partner and I proceeded back down to the Washignton Rd. area, where we met with a Fulton County Officer (Name unknown) and said to him, please don't tell me it was Blount man. He just stood there and looked at me in silence. I immediately began to be taken over from emotion and began to tear.

I knew at that point, as I do today, that GOD gained a great angel, as we on earth lost a wonderful fallen friend.

S. Turner (Just a friend)
Prior LEO/ Current Trainer
June 1, 2011

Aaron,
In the last three years alot has changed. I finally made it and am now a police officer. I remember the way you always were with us little security officers and try to treat people the way you did, with respect and decency. I loved you for that and I try to use that model everyday. I miss you Brother and think about you often! And trust that I always will until I get called home! RIP my Friend!!

Christopher Bass
Chattahoochee Hills PD
May 19, 2011

Thank you all for the love and support of Aaron. He is dearly missed. Beacuse of your kind messages my son will have even more confirmation that his dad was truly a great selfless man. Thank you all and God Bless:)

Nicole S Murray Manns
Aaron's Fiance
March 29, 2011

Aaron,
I miss your friendship and I was thinking about you today. I know you are in a better place and I hope that gives your family some comfort. God Bless.

Your friend,
Mike

LT Michael Venturella
US Coast Guard/Friend
February 20, 2011

Sometimes Jesus calls the angels in early'
Rest in peace my little angel.

Anonymous
May 8, 2010

Dear so Loved and Cared for Aaron. Iam not an officer nor an friend. I was looking for something totaly different and I came across this. And as I read on, my eyes started to tear up and my heart started to race bcause of the beauty that you obviously had in your heart. I feel so bad for the people that lost you in presence but they must remember that they still have you in SPIRIT. My heart and tears goes out to you and yours. Shal you forever rest in peace youngman. Rest in PEACE!!!!!

Passing Through
May 4, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
April 22, 2010

Thank you for your bravery, dedication and ultimate sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD
February 5, 2010

I remember Aaron Blount From Germany he went to middle school with me.Aaron was a funny guy he liked to dance.I recall him doing the Flava Flav dance like it was yesterday.That is one thing that stood out in my head,another was how kind and generous he was as well a person.i often question why certain people such as Aaron had to go ,but I figure that the lord needed him for something special.Aaron I send my prayers out to your family.I know your son will know how great and special you were,and your fiance already knew your qualities as a person.I love you brother,you will be missed.

Anonymous
January 31, 2010

Rest in Peace brother.

Police Officer Aaron O. Butler
Town of Ware, Massachusetts Police Department
January 18, 2010

Aaron,

It almost feels like only yesterday we were in high school on the football field or racing our Classic VW Bugs down Camp Creek Pkwy. You were always a person I admired and looked up to like a big brother. I remember when you joined the force and how much you wanted to make a difference in community and in the world. We ate lunch at Popyes on Old Natl the day before the 22nd. I think about you every time I go. I just wanted to say I will never forget you and how you touched my life by being the man you were. You will never be forgotten and I will see you again big bro!

Keith Thomas
Friend/Classmate
November 26, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the sixth 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
April 22, 2009

Thinking of your loved ones today and everyday. I know the daily struggles they face without you and the terrible pain within their hearts. God, wrap your loving arms around them and help them with their grief and let them feel your presence.
Your sacrifice has not been forgotten.

Brenda Lucas
Mother of Chief Anthony D. Lucas, EOW 2-4-2005
April 22, 2009

Rest in peace brother, You are missed but will never be forgotten...

Seregeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
April 22, 2009

Your dedication, loyalty of service, hard work and life long memories will never be forgotten...YOU will forever be etched in the hearts, minds and lives of those you've impacted, including those you never met and yet continue to reach by the sacrifices you've unselfishly made.

Communication Officer Johnny Solomon III
Macon Police Dept
April 4, 2009

You have not been forgotten. I can remember attending your memorial services. My son and I sat on the font row he was only 4 at the time and still remembers that morning and he asks me about it occasionally and says " Mom, are you still going to be the Police? I said yes, he said well, what about the Officer that died. I said he's with the God and he is watching over everybody along with God. My son said will he watch over you. I said Yes. once a Police always a Police. I say that to say. I never knew you, but you left a wonderful mark in my life and my son's life. He's 9 now and still remembers that day and probably always will.

Police Officer in the making!
March 27, 2009

Aaron,
I really miss that smile greeting me in the afternoon as you were coming into work and I was going home after I went to day watch. Little did I know that when I saw you that afternoon it would be the last. Im glad to know that the piece of crap that did this to you has finally been sentenced after almost 8yrs. We miss you Aaron and there isnt a day that goes by that I dont think about you and the fun we use to have on evening watch. Rest well my friend and co-worker, your in a better place!!!!!

Cpl. R. Shoemaker
Fulton County Police Department
January 23, 2009

I thought about you the other day and couldn't stop laughing. I remember standing in your apartment looking at that blow up plastic couch and wondering to myself 'why does he have a cat?!'. You were a great friend and I miss teasing you! You were a great officer and I miss working with you!

Meredith
Friend/ co-worker
January 21, 2009

Looks as though your killer will FINALLY be brought to justice next week. You and your family are in my thoughts this weekend. Rest in peace now, brother.

Sr. Ofc. M.L.Roberts
Sandy Springs Police
January 10, 2009