Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Deputy Weaver. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 14, 2012

Today is Thanksgiving and I wanted to give thanks to you sir for your service and dedication to us all. We will never forget the heroes who gave their all for us. Continue to rest in peace Deputy Weaver.

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

Deb
November 24, 2011

Jimmy, hope all is well. Wanted to say meet ya same place same bat channel as always. Miss ya and look forward to catching up.

Ken
November 18, 2011

To the Weaver family we have not forgotten your hero, it is true that heroes do live forever....

God bless you all on this EOW.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous
November 24, 2010

Jimmy,
We are coming up on 7 years. Not a day or week goes by that I don't think back on our memories growing up. I am at a stage where friends mean the most to me in life. Many that I have located you would have a story or memory about. Even one, a rain dancer, you would very much smile about. You are very much missed. God has blessed me with our friendship to the last call. You gave the ultimate doing what you enjoyed. I will be giving thanks on next Thursday and you will be the first that I will thank. Thank you Jimmy -- my brother.

Ken
November 17, 2010

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

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 24, 2009

5 yrs and 8 months its exactly how long it's been since you were taken away from us. WE MISS YOU every day, you're always in my heart.

Judy- Fiance
July 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this fifth anniversary of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
November 24, 2008

RIP and know that you will always be remembered by all that knew and loved you.

Anonymous
October 6, 2008

so so sorry to hear about your loss. may god be there to bless your family and take care of them. Keep watching our heros jimmy, we still need your help to protect the ones that were left behind.

krissy

kristine wilton
cousin of Christopher Nicholson-smithsburg md-EOW-12/19/2007
January 31, 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
December 15, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 26, 2007

Jimmy,
I just wanted to say thank you for all the advice that you gave me. My Sergeant went to DC this year and got your name off the wall for me. I will never forget you brother. I will always remember the times at WDW we hung out in the parking lots talking shop. RIP Jimmy.

OFC. J. Avery
Clermont Police Department
July 2, 2007

ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE IVE LEFT A REFLECTION BUT NOT SINCE IVE VISITED THIS SITE AND READ THE TRIBUTES LEFT FOR JAMES AND OTHERS. I WAS AT THE CEMETERY THE OTHER DAY AND I STOPPED BY TO VISIT. ITS AMAZING HOW IT SEEMED LIKE YESTERDAY YOU WERE HERE AND NOW ITS GOING ON 4 YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT. AS THIS AGENCY GOES ON ABOUT ITS BUSINESS AND LIFE CONTINUES, I FIND THE FIRST THING I DO WHEN IM NEAR SECTORS 5 AND 6 IS THINK OF THE TIMES WE HAD AND HOW I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO GO ANYWHERE ON THE DISNEY PROPERTY THAT DOESNT REMIND ME OF THE FUN WE HAD. I GUESS SOMEONE FORGOT TO TELL US WE WERE WORKING WHEN WE WERE THERE. I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE STILL MISSED AND THAT YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON AND FRIEND. GOD BLESS...

DFC
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
April 9, 2007

G-d Bless.

November 24, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's
November 9, 2006

In loving memory of D.S. Jimmy
Weaver: According to these
reflections, you knew Jesus personally and that blesses
me greatly as I know I will meet you face to face one day and be able to
thank you for your sacrifice. There is no one greater than Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We don't get to Heaven based on what we do, but by the sacrifice He made on the cross for our sins. AMEN! Thank you for your fine example to those that worked with you and knew you. There is now a huge void that cannot be filled, but as you are remembered, thoughts will turn to
your exemplary life and we will be filled with pride and respect and love
for the man you became. You were a wonderful testimony to the Lord you
served. God be with all those who mourn and may His promises lift all those with heavy hearts for many years to come. I am reaching thru this computer and giving a big HUG to your sweet fiancee and your family, both at home and at work. I wish I could erase your pain, but it is God-size and He's the only One up to the task. I love your red hair!!!

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

November 24, 2005

If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go, Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always, Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own, And in time when men decide and feel safe to call the streets insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind. We will see you in Elysium…

OFC Crociata
GPD, Illinois
April 24, 2005

Jimmy each day it does not seem the same here without you stopping by the office. Many times we think and speak of you. You touched so many of us in our lives and are never forgotten. I know you are looking down upon us each day and watching over us. You will be in our hearts and minds. P.S.

Annonymous
WDW
February 19, 2005

1 corintians 13:4-8

4 Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful; 5 it is not arrogant or rude. Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 6 it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 8 Love never ends

Sheriff Weaver thank you for your service and dedication. You will be missed and never forgotten. May your family, fiancee, and everyone who loves you stay strong in the memories and love you shared with them.

I lost my fiancée, Scott Stewart, in August of 2002. There not a day that goes by without him in my heart and mind. I understand the pain your fiancee must feel from being ripped from you to soon. The support and love from others who know my pain have helped tremendously.

Judy, if you ever feel the need to reach out to others who know your pain, please contact me and other s/o’s. A search on yah groups will bring you to us. Just enter the below as it is.

Always remember as long as your heart beats Jimmy will be with you. He’s there everyday in your heart.

Hugs,
Monica
Fiancee Scott Stewart EOW 8-11-02 Detroit

OfficerDownSignificantOthers
February 16, 2005

It's hard to believe a whole year has
passed since you've left your family
and friends.

I wanted to let you know that your friends at the PD will always remember you.

Your mother brought an awesome
picture of you, which is now in the
lobby for everyone to see.

Your still in our thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Arnovitz
Rockledge PD
November 24, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Weaver's family, friends and co-workers on this 1 year anniversary and every day.

L.E.O. Wife
November 24, 2004

It was exactly 6 months ago today you were taken away from us. It's been very hard trying to go on without you, Jovanni and I miss you every single day of our lives. Please keep watching over us and help me find the strenght to keep going. We'll always love you and miss you.
Forever in my heart,
Judy

Judy - Fiance
May 24, 2004

Jimmy, Although its been six months, it seems like only yesterday. You are in my prayers and thoughts. You are so missed by your family and friends. I would like to express my condolences to your mother and father, Judy and especially Jovanni. I know that you are safe and watching over us. You are a true saint. Until we meet again my friend. Psalm 116:15

May 21, 2004

TODAY WE ATTENDED THE ORANGE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL AT THE ORANGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. WHAT A SIGHT TO SEE THE OFFICERS FROM ALL OVER THE STATE COME TOGETHER TO PAY TRIBUTE TO ALL THE FALLEN OFFICERS PAST AND PRESENT. YOUR NAME HAS BEEN FOREVER PLACED ON THE MEMORIAL WALL AND TALK OF YOU AND YOUR CAREER FILLED THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN ORLANDO. JOVANNI WAS WEARING A DEPUTY UNIFORM SPECIALLY MADE FOR HIM AND HE WAS PROBABLY THE PROUDEST PERSON THERE. ITS AMAZING WHAT THAT UNIFORM STANDS FOR AND HOW IT MADE EVEN A SMALL BOY WALK A LITTLE TALLER. THE SPEECHES RANG OUT AND THAT SENSE OF PRIDE COULD NOT HELP BUT OVERWHELM ALL THAT ATTENDED INCLUDING MYSELF. WHAT AN HONOR IT WAS JUST TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND SUCH AN EVENT.
IM SURE YOU ALREADY KNEW THAT WE HAD AN INCIDENT INVOLVING 2 OF OUR FINEST TODAY. UNWILLING TO GIVE UP AND BOTH HAVING BEEN SHOT, THESE TWO WARRIORS OVERCAME THEIR INJURIES TO SAVE OTHERS. IM SURE YOU ARE WATCHING OVER THESE TWO DEPUTIES AND ITS NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE THAT WE DIDNT LOSE ONE TODAY.
GOD BLESS YOU JAMES AND WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU AND ALL YOU HAVE DONE.

DFC
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
May 6, 2004