Officer Down Memorial Page

Hi Honey,

Jolie turns 10 today! She is so beautiful on the inside and out. I know you are as proud of her as I am. She misses you so much. So do I. I have no idea how to raise a teenager. I was counting on you to help me!
Life is just not the same with out you. It should be getting easier over time but it is only getting harder. I am thankful for the time we did have with you. And I am thankful for all the wonderful memories that we shared.

Loving you always,

Your loving wife
Mandi
April 23, 2012

Rest in peace, Deputy Wass. Your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Washington County and the great State of Texas are not forgotten.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.
April 23, 2012

Hi Honey,

I can't believe it has been five years since you were taken away from us. Can you believe that Jolie is already 9 years old. You would be so proud of her! We love and miss you so much!

Your loving wife

Anonymous
April 23, 2011

Hi Babe,

Happy Thanksgiving! You would think that after 4 years, holidays would get easier. But they are actually getting harder! Jolie is growing up so fast and she really needs her daddy here with her. Life without you really sucks! We both miss you so much!

Your loving wife
November 24, 2010

Don,

It just seems like yesterday when you were my FTO and showing me the ropes in Washington County.You will never be forgotten brother! You and your Family will always be in our prayers.

Sgt. Brad Kuecker
Bee Cave Police Department
November 11, 2010

Hi Babe,

It seems hard to believe that it has already been 4 years since you left us for Heaven. Jolie turns 8 today! She is growing so fast. I know you are watching over her and I know that you are so proud of her. She is such a wonderful daughter. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have her in my life. She is a lot like you. She knows when I need to laugh and always makes me smile. She is into telling jokes now, you would love them! I wish you were here with us. We miss you so much!

Loving you with all my heart!

Mandi
April 23, 2010

Hi Honey,

Today Eddie said goodbye to his daughter. I know you and Blake are there with her watching over her. My heart is breaking for the Ocanas family. Loosing you has been extremely hard yet I still can't imagine loosing a child.
I love and miss you so much!

Loving you with all my heart!

Mandi
April 14, 2010

Thinking about you, Don.

Zabo
February 22, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving Babe! I miss you so much!

Anonymous
November 26, 2009

Hi Babe,

Your daughter is growing up so fast. I know you are watching out for her and that you are very proud of her. She is a lot like you...very stubborn, silly since of humor, loving heart and very giving. We both miss you so much! Living without you is so hard!!

I will love you with all my heart, always!

Anonymous
November 3, 2009

Hey Don I got a chance to go to the National Police Officer Monument in DC last week. I found your name bro, and took a pic with you. you are not forgotten.

Detective Lloyd Powell
Brenham PD
September 15, 2009

I had the honor and pleasure of meeting your wife and daughter today. Jolie is a bright and beautiful little girl. Rest assured that durung this difficult week your law enforcement brothers and sisters are taking care of them both. You fought the good fight. Now rest in peace…

PO3 T. Jensen
MCPD Maryland
May 13, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the third 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 23, 2009

Thinking of your family today on your EOW.
May they be blessed and comforted always.

Holley Orr
Wife of Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06
April 23, 2009

To Deputy Sheriff Donald Ellis Wass, his family and his fellow officers with the Washington County Sheriff's Office:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy Wass’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy Wass and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff
April 23, 2009

Happy New Year Babe! Jolie and I miss you very much. This Christmas was really hard on both of us. Hopefully this year will be better.

Loving you always,

Mandi

Mandi
January 6, 2009

I sure need you here with me more now than ever. I love and miss you so much.

Love Mandi

Mandi Wass
October 20, 2008

Happy wedding anniversary babe! I sure wish you were here with me. I miss you and love you with all my heart!

Loving you forever,

Mandi

Anonymous
July 11, 2008

Somewhere among these many pages of heroes, I came across your name and wanted to stop at your page and leave a reflection. I know the daily struggle all of your loved ones face each day. I know the first thought as they greet the new day is of you and at night before drifting off to sleep, their last thought is of you. Continue to visit them in their dreams to let them know you are near and watching over them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
July 1, 2008

Hi Honey,

Happy Father's Day! Today has been a hard day. Jolie misses you. I talk about you to her alot. Celebrating Father's Day with my dad and your dad without you is really hard. You were such a great dad, Jolie is so lucky to have you for a dad...you should be here with her!!!!

I love you with all my heart,

Mandi

Wife
June 15, 2008

Deputy Wass your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Hands now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee
May 27, 2008

Honey,

I can't believe that it has been two years since you were taken from us. I miss you and need you so much. Jolie is growing up so fast. She needs you too. I know you are in heaven watching over us, I can feel you near. You will always be alive in our hearts and our memories. I will always love you with all of my heart.

Loving you and missing you,

Mandi

April 28, 2008

You were a credit to the badge. It's a shame you didn't get to live out the rest
of your dreams. I'm so sorry for your untimely death. I wouldn't want to live out the rest of my days knowing I had taken your life.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

April 23, 2008

Rest in Peace Deputy Wass. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I know your watching over us from heaven. The Law Enforcement community will always be here for your family.

Sergeant Chris DiToro
NYPD
April 23, 2008

Don,
You will never be forgotten by your family that loves you so much. You have a wonderful wife. But I am sure that you already know that. Please keep watch over them.

Mandi,
I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that today will be a tough day for you. You are an amazing woman. I hope that you will remember all the memories that you have with Don to help you.
I am so thank-ful that I was able to meet you. just wish that it would have been under different circumstances.

Jolie,
Happy Birthday to you.

Holley Orr
Wife of Detective Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06
April 23, 2008