Officer Down Memorial Page

Remembering you today, 12 years after that horrific night. I'll never forget hearing the news....it had just been 2 1/2 years since I lost my loved one in the line of duty. Then shortly afterward, I talked with Tracy. I assured her that she would make it through and would one day find peace and her "new normal" again. Thanks for your service as a US Marine & Buncombe County Deputy!

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor
April 4, 2012

Hey Sweetie,
Another year has passed and it seems like it was only yesterday that you were taken from us. Jeff I know that you are safely home with our Lord and the other Hero's who gave their lives for us.
Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice Jeff. I will never forget that horrible night and the phone call. Nor will I forget the days after. It all seemed like a nightmare and still does as things come back to my memory.
And when you were in our lives, I could go to sleep at night and sleep peacefully. Thank you Jeff for all that you did for us. Because of your sacrifice, Taylor is able to fulfill his dreams of futhering his education. You have left us with an empty spot in our hearts that no one else could ever begin to fill.
This world has become a horrible place to live in. And it seems like every day we hear of another Officer laying down their lives trying to protect the rest of us. Not only the Officers but our Firemen, Highway Patrol, etc., and not to memtion our Military. As God's word says, that in the last days, "Men's Heart's will wax cold" and that is what I see. And the weather is so unpredictable. There has been so much distruction with tornadoes, like never before.
Forgive me Jeff, if I don't leave a reflection often, but I have gone through a lot of health problems in the past few years, but never has a day gone by that I haven't looked at your picture and Mike's and thanked each of you in my heart, and cried so many tears for you and your families.
I was so very happy the day you and Tracie were married. But on 04-04-04 that was taken away. I don't beleive anything could have taken the joy in my heart or the smile on my face away the day you were married.
Jeff, As I have always said, You were a Man among Men, you served your Country as a Marine, you served our Community as an Officer and I have talked to people who remember that you were the Officer that answered their call for help. A Forever Hero that will live in our heart's forever.
So many loved ones have joined you in Heaven Jeff and I know it won't be long until we each will join you. We will have a great reunion. No more heartaches, pain or sorrow. God Himself will wipe away our tears, we will see the Saint's of Old, and lean up against the tree of life as we watch the River of Life flow by. So until I see you again, remember that you will live forever in my heart. That you will never be forgotten by those who loved you so much. Thank you again Jeff, and I know that you know how very much I love and miss you. You and My Dad, my Forever Hero's.
Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-Law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04
April 4, 2012

Thinking of you and your family today and of the sacrfice you made to protect your community, I am sure you have been missed each day of the past eight years.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
April 4, 2012

Good morning son,
Once again we will be in Asheville at the Sheriffs' dept. to honor you as we gather to remember the good times and to gain strength and comfort from those who will gather there. They are our strength and they lift our spirits, making it easier for us to continue without you until this time next year. We call them "family" and we love them dearly. We know you'll be there and in great form because only you could cause all of the "mishaps" that occur. We feel you in the air and we see your smile every time you're mentioned. You are our Butterfly and we see you everywhere. Please keep the rain away until the service is over. You did very well last year in that dept. As we travel we'll cross your bridge and we'll be at the cemetery for a visit. We love you honey and miss you much. Time stands still and it seems like only yesterday that God chose to take you home. Be with us as we travel and all thru the night as those who come to honor you make their way home.
Loving you and missing you always,
Mom, Dad and Susan

Pat, Bill and Susan Hewitt
Mom, Dad and Sister
April 4, 2012

8 years ago today....seems impossible. So much has changed since you have been gone both in the world and in our lives. Taylor is about to finish his freshman year at East Carolina. I cant believe he only stood to my chest and was 11 yrs old. Now he's 6'2" and the blonde hair turned brown. You would be so proud of him. He called this morning and is sad that he cant be at the memorial tonight. I woke up sick this morning but hope i'm feeling better in a little bit and will be able to attend.

I'm taking a big step forward in my life next month. I'm finally happy and have someone that loves me unconditionally. I'm sure you had something to do with working this all out. It is CRAZY how it all transpired. You know how good I am at putting walls up to protect myself. Well, he loved me in spite of me. If that makes any sense. So the walls came down and i finally realized what God had given me. A new start with someone to love again. I know you are happy for me. We talked about this moment when Anthony Cogdill was killed. You told me if anything happened to you, you wanted me to love again and not be alone. It took me 8 long years but the walls are finally down.
Jeff, you were an amazing man while on this earth. You changed my life in ways you will never know. I respect you, honor you and most of all I miss you and I love you. Nothing will ever fill the place you hold in my heart. That is where you will forever remain.....in my heart.
1~4~3
Forever in my dreams
Love,
Tracie

Tracie Hewitt
Jeff's wife
April 4, 2012

Once again the anniversary of you being called away from duty has arrived. Know that you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and close friends, protect them.

Proverb: Good men must die; but death cannot kill their names.

Bob Gordon :(
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
April 4, 2012

To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.

Fellow Deputy
BCSO
January 5, 2012

Happy New Yew Sir! Thank you for what you taught me in FTO. We all miss you. Captain Bowen from AFD is up there with you too. Could you, Miller, and Case show him all the best fishing spots in heaven? Lord Bless you and all our fallen brothers.

Deputy
Buncombe County
January 1, 2012

Thinking of you on this very blessed holiday. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones and protect them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
December 24, 2011

Hey Sweetie,
Way to soon another Christmas is here, and you aren't. Didn't put a tree up this year..Just two blue candles..One for you, the other for Mike. Jeff, there will never be a time that your not in my heart, thoughts and memories. And never will a year go by that I won't remember 04-04-04. The years have gone by so fast, yet it seems like only yesterday you left us..I know that each of us will always greive in our way over your death. I only know that I am and always will be thankful for the time you were in our lives..You will forever be alive in our heart's and memories..Our Forever Hero. I know that Heaven is a little brighter because of you. And others like Mike Gordon, The Soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in the war for the past 10 years.. Each of you cared enough to serve your fellow man. Way to many Officer's, have followed you Jeff. I can only thank each of them for their ultimate sacrifice..And my heart hurts for every family who has lost a loved one protecting our street's and Country..I know that Heaven must be full of all those who made it possible for us to still have freedom in America.
Thank you Jeff, and I know you know that I will carry you in my heart forever. You were such a good stepdad to Taylor..I am so grateful to you for so many things. So know that I am wishing you a Merry Christmas in Heaven. And always keep watch over your family and friends you left behind, They all love and miss you so very much..We will meet again someday..Love you always.

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-Law of Sgt. Jeffrey T. Hewitt EOW 04-04-04
December 24, 2011

Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for the dedicated service you gave not only to law enforcement but also to your country.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
November 11, 2011

hey jeff,
i miss you alot i still remember when you would go to the store my mom worked at and would say hey and mess up my hair. whats funny is i do that to my cousins so i its like your still here with me even though ive gotten older. youd be proud im startin EMT trainin next month. i miss you jeff i hope i can be as great of a man as you were.

love your friend,Dylan

Dylan Hughes
friend
November 10, 2011

Hey Sweetie,
Your on my mind every day, you already know that..I look at your picture and still wonder "WHY". I still wonder what you had on your mind that horrible night, Jeff..I know you were tired..It was getting late...But you were so good at what you did..you were so sharp Jeff..The best of the best...The Top Cop..I will never forget the call that night, that Tracie needed me..But as I drove past the place you were killed, all the Police Car's, Deputy Car's, Ambulances's, Highway Patrol. I was stopped by an Officer and told to turn around and go another way..But I told the Officer, that my Daughter, Tracie needed me..The car's parted, as they let me go through..They told me that someone would be waiting for me, at the end of Mill's Gap Rd..When I got there, one of the female Officer's was there...I told her who I was and on my way to Tracie's..I will always remember telling the Officer to let the other Officer's know, not to stop me..because I was exceeding the speed limit that night, to get to Tracie..It never occured to me Jeff, that it had something to do with your being shot...that idea never crossed my mind...You were the best..And even when I walked into the house, my daughter, with her back turned to me, Chaplain Carter, Chaplain Sexton, And maybe some officer's...some things are still blurred..I only thought you had been hurt. I remember falling to my knees and starting to pray..It was at that time, That Chaplain Sexton started praying over me, at that time, did it hit me you were gone. But even then Jeff, I was in so much shock..I just couldn't comphrend that you would never be back...And still the shock remains at times...It is still hard to beleive that seven years have passed. You were loved by everyone Jeff...You will forever be in my heart and memory, A HERO never dies..They will forever be kept alive by those they left behind. Jeff, I know you were there to welcome Marine Scott Harper to his new home in Heaven..Another young man, fighting for His Country..In Alfganistan..We have just lost to many young men and women to a war of no end, it seem's like..But Jeff, you wouldn't beleive how this old world has changed...So I have to accept, that God had a reason for calling you home. People just aren't like they use to be...it seem's as if there is no respect or love for each other anymore. I hope I never forget other's Jeff...I hope that when my time comes to meet you again, that God will welcome me into Heaven's Gates..I know you will be waiting, for all of your loved ones who you left behind...Jeff, I know that you were glad to see your Grandparent's..Such Beautiful people...And Jeff the Holiday's are upon us, another Chrismas without you...But in my heart, you will forever be watching over us, smiling down...Take care of Taylor and keep watch over him...He took a picture of you and Him together, with him to Eastern Carolina University as he started his first year in College this year...I hope he never forget's that it is because of you, that he is able to be there...Well, I know that you and Tra would have worked hard for him to get his education...but you gave your life. I love you Jeff..I hold you in my heart...Forever...I miss you Jeff. One of the happiest days of my life, was when you and Tra, were married...I only wish it had been me instead of you that night..You were so young to have to leave. And I never worried at all about Tra. then..I knew that she and Taylor were in the best of care. Thank you Jeff, for all you did, but most of all for the sacrifices you gave here, for us. Sorry I haven't stopped by in awhile, just been under the weather a lot..But I will try and stop by more often...I love and miss you so very much...And Jeff, everytime I hear a sirene, I start praying for whoever is driving the Patrol Car, Ambulance, or Highway Patrol Car..And also the one their going after...I guess there are a lot who say I'm crazy, but I have been called worse..But I will continue to say those prayer's, in hope another Officer's life is spared...Continue to keep watch over all you left behind. Always My Forever HERO.

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-Law
October 16, 2011

Jeff,
This is my first official day of retirement and the one thing in my 31 1/2 years I would change if possible would be the events on April 4th 2004. Miss you brother.

Lt. Chuck Long
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
September 1, 2011

Hey Jeff

Had you on my mind a lot lately as I'm sure most of us have... Summertime- lawns needing mowed, fishing & days at the lake... you get my drift...

Hard to believe it's been 7 years already. There are days when it feels like it was just yesterday. Miss you and think about you often. I still say a prayer for Tracy and the rest of your family every night.

Thanks for keeping watch over us down here.. You always were an angel!

Lauren
June 29, 2011

May 15th, Law Enforcement Memorial Day

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this special day. Continue to keep watch over those that hold you close to their hearts and must live without you each day. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
May 14, 2011

Jeff as another DC trip begins for your BCSO Honor Guard, please look after keep them and see that they have safe travels as they are on their way to Honor you.

Carol L. Covert
former BCSO 911 Communicator
May 12, 2011

My Dearest Jeff,
Another National Policeman's Week, will soon be coming up in D.C. to honor more Fallen Officer's. My heart goes out to the families of those who sacrificed their lives as you and so many other's did. Jeff, I will always wonder what was on your mind that night. You were the best of the best. You were on the SWAT team, You had served in Desert Storm. You saved lives that dredful night Jeff. And You left place in our heart's that can never be mended. There is simply no explanation that I can accept, except that God wanted you home with Him. He got back a jewel, that He had created. Jeff, you will forever be in my heart and memories. No one or nothing can ever replace you. May you rest in the arms of God, until I see you again my Dear Jeff. Keep watch over the ones you left behind. We all still need you. Forever My Hero. But my heart will break with those in Washington the week of the 13th. My prayer's are with each family.Love you, Jeff

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-law
May 2, 2011

He is never gone from your heart and memory,,,He will always be with you ans watch over you!

Officer,,,MPO VBPD,,Kevin Wescott
Norfolk PD,,,Va Beach PD 1984-1994
April 4, 2011

Jeff even after all this time not a day passes that you are not in our thoughts...rest in peace....we will never forget.

Lt. Chuck Long
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
April 4, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. I did not know your loved one, but I work Police Officers and its one big family, all Police Departments are one big family and we come together in good times and in sad times. God bless you all and know that Jeffrey is still watching over you.

Sandra O'Brien
911-Communications Officer
April 4, 2011

Thinking of you, and all family and friends of Sergeant Jeffrey Todd Hewitt on this somber anniversary.

Lt. W. Scott Humphrey
Virginia Beach Police Department
April 4, 2011

My Dear Jeff, Well it's been seven year's now, and it sure doesn't seem like it. No,at times it seems you are still with us. Then reality set's in, and I realize that you are not here. But Jeff, I know you wouldn't come back from where you are. You are in Heaven now and how awsome that must be. I know that our mortal souls can't even comprehend what your eye's behold. And I know you are happy now. You touched so many people's life Jeff. And especially mine. How very happy I was the day you and Tracie got married. My heart was so full of Pride. Jeff, as I have said so many times. You can never be replaced. There will never be another Jeff Hewitt. God only made one. And until I get to where you are I'll never understand why God called you home. Jeff, I did make it to the cemetary for your Birthday, and it had been a while since I had been there. And tomorrow night, I'll be burning a candle in your memory. Keep watch over all those you left behind Jeff, Your family,friends, and those you worked with. Love you always and forever. And there is a void in my heart that will alway's be. Just know that I love and miss you every single day. And thank you for the sacrifice you made for all of us. I salute you Jeff.

Carolyn Moore
Mother-in-Law
April 4, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this 7th anniversary of you being called away. For some it will seem like just yesterday that they were able to hear your laugh, feel your warm touch and see your smile. For others it has felt like a lifetimne. Continue to visit all of your loved ones in their dreams and let them hear you laugh and talk to them so that they know you are near and watching over them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
April 3, 2011

Happy Birthday Jeff

Carol Covert
former BCSO dispatcher
March 20, 2011