Officer Down Memorial Page

RIP Sir

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
March 29, 2012

Today would be our 23rd wedding anniversary. We miss you every day. You were a good husband, father, son and brother. "It's not how they died that makes them heroes, but how they lived." You will always be a hero to us. I miss you, Honey.

Cyndi Fezatte
Wife
August 8, 2010

I worked with JD while stationed at Patrick AFB, Fl. He was a great guy and a good friend.

RIP JD,

Dwayne

Dwayne May
USAF Security Police (Retired)
June 19, 2010

Jim, You would be proud to know that your family has become active in supporting the families of fallen Officers. Our agency has been flying a blue ribbon on our antenna's that we received from your family to honor Police Memorial week.

I will never forget the night of your passing. I was the Deputy that met with your Mom and Dad and told them that you had died in the line of duty. Every time I drive by their place, I remember that fateful night. It will stay with me forever and keep me safe.

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Robert F. Jasinski
Juneau County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin
May 14, 2010

Jim,
I can't believe its been over two years. I still think of you all the time. My thin blue line bracelet I have had on for two years now broke the other day, it almost brought tears to my eyes. I always enjoyed looking at it and thinking of you while I am driving all over the place for work. But, in the end it is just I bracelet I guess, and I don't have to have it to remember you. We miss you Jim. Always will.

Brad Wesche
Former Millbrook PD Dispatcher
April 6, 2010

It's hard to believe it's been 2 years since the Lord took you home. We miss you and think of you every day. Rest in peace, Jim and keep your watch over us.

Cyndi Fezatte
March 29, 2010

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to watch over all of them. You have not been forgotten,

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
March 29, 2010

Hey Jim,
Another christmas has passed since you left us, but we still cherish your memory everyday. Thank you for keeping a eye on us and keeping us safe. Merry Christmas brother.
Don

Lt. Pugh MBPD
December 26, 2009

You have not been forgotten as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to watch over all of your loved ones. Wrap your wings around them and protect them from harm.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
March 29, 2009

A year has passed, and it still feels like yesterday. We miss you more with every passing moment.

Cyndi Fezatte
March 29, 2009

To Officer James Dean Feratte, his family and his fellow officers with the Millbrook Police Department:

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

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff
March 29, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the first 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 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
March 29, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. May God give them the strength to carry on. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
February 28, 2009

I never had the chance to meet you as far as I know, but I am sure we ran into each other in our travels through Millbrook. I lost three of my friends, all of whom were police officers, in January of 2000. If you run into Chris Guidry, Kenny Guidry and Burt LeBlanc, tell em Sarah said hey.

Sarah Stephens
Millbrook Independent
January 5, 2009

MY FRIEND JIM,
YOU ARE STILL IN OUR THOUGHTS ON A DAILY BASIS. WE THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY TIME WE SUIT UP, GET IN OUR PATROL CARS, WALK IN THE DOOR AT THE P. D. AND DRIVE BY THE LOCATION YOU WENT ONTO HEAVEN. MY WE NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICE YOU, CYNDI, AUSTIN AND TRAVIS MADE, FOR YOU ARE OUR HERO ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS, HEARTS AND MINDS. GODSPEED JIM FEZATTE. WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU EARTHLY FAMILY AND SAVE ME A SEAT UP THERE BROTHER.

YOUR FRIEND
ERIC

OFFICER J. E. HEADLEY
MILLBROOK POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 28, 2008

Jim, happy birthday tomorrow. I miss your smiling face. Time goes on, but one never forgets.

anonymous
September 15, 2008

To those who loved Officer Fezatte, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. It's been a long hard road, and even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure James will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Officer Fezatte for helping to make this world a better place. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. Dennis was a good man and we miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancee of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
August 3, 2008

Jim, Please watch over your fellow officers as they work through July 4th holiday week-end. Its still hard on us and we miss you very much.
You are not forgotten, brother.

anonymous
Millbrook PD
July 3, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cadets of the Basic Recruit Class 333 of Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy, Tallahassee, FL, thank you for your sacrifice.

Cadet Strzalkowski
Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy
May 22, 2008

Jim, Even though I thought I knew you were a great man I am only Begining to know what great things you had done here on earth, day by day story by story. Your family has become great friends with a lot of the officers and we have all tried to keep a close eye on Cyndi and the boys. To bad we were not as close, while you were still with us, because our wives have a lot in common and the biys are something else. Austin got me real good the other night, playing a joke on me, but that is for another time. Keep us safe there brother and we will help you look after the family.
God Speed

Officer J. E. Headley
Millbrook Police Department
May 10, 2008

To Officer Fezatte Family and Friends my prayers are with you. May your love one RIP.
Mother of Officer Ron Jones EOW 12/26/01

April 30, 2008

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Millbrook Police Department, are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, Georgia
April 29, 2008

Your family is in our prayers RIP

Wife of HPD Officer
April 27, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND ULTIMATE SACRIFICE AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS ABOVE!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD
April 26, 2008

God speed Brother... we commend and honor your sacrafice!!!

#101
EPPD MN
April 26, 2008