Officer Down Memorial Page

I saw the dashcam video of this incident and I'm shocked!

You are a hero for me Jonathan!!!

Rest in Peace!

A. Schoenhofen
Private Citizen from Germany, Europe
April 19, 2013

R.I.P

Sergeant
NYPD
April 6, 2013

I just watched your Dash Cam Video and it hurt me the way things unfolded for you, However, I learned and gained much from it. May your soul rest in peace and your family be at peace. RIP

PO III M. Santiago III
CCPD
February 5, 2013

God called another true hero home! May all of us police officers be as heroic as you! May your memory live on forever! I will always honor a fallen hero like you as I put my police uniform on everyday!



Anonymous police officer from Illinois.

Patrol Dan
Buro pd
November 6, 2012

To Officer Schmidt, thank you for your sacrifice. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Officer Robert Brady
Huntsville Police Department, Alabama
September 1, 2012

My heart goes out to the Schmidt family.

Corporal Shannon Blackwood
Alexandria Police Department
August 28, 2012

Jonathan was one of the greatest people I've ever met. He and I went to police academy together in 2007. He never walked into a room without lighting the whole thing up. It was impossible to be around him and not be laughing or smiling. He was so special and a great friend. He is missed more and more every day. God Bless the jurors who gave Jerry Lard (the shooter) the sentence we believe he truly deserved. May they all have confidence that they have made the right choice. For all of Jonathan's family and friends, this is truly the justice we all prayed for. May it give us all, especially his wife and children, another avenue of closure following this horrific event. Rest in Peace and Love Jonathan.... You will be Forever in Our Hearts, Always on Our Minds!

Stephanie Vaughn (former Officer)
Police Academy Classmate and Friend
August 1, 2012

Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue! May God shine his light to you! Prayers to his family and friends! God Bless!

Ptl. Lesa R. Frady
Spring City Police Department
August 1, 2012

I just read where the individual responsible for your death and all the pain in the broken hearts left behind received the Death penalty. This individual gave up his right to live when he fired upon you and your partner and took your life. Some may not agree with me but if someone is willing to kill a police officer, a citizen has no chance against this person. Continue to look after all of your loved ones. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Dep. Chief, Ret. Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
July 28, 2012

Rest in Peace Patrolman Schmidt!

Sgt Pelay
Hoke Co SO
July 28, 2012

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice to the citizens of your community Officer Schmidt. Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Ron Bayne #559
Scottsdale Police Department
July 28, 2012

I didn't know you, precious one, but I know people like you who give so much. You gave everything. God bless you son.

Susan
none
July 27, 2012

God Bless

Dave
None
July 27, 2012

Rest in Peace, my Brother. Your actions in returning fire and protecting your Sergeant were above and beyond the call of duty. Your concern for your Brother Officer is indicative of a true Hero. It would have been an honor to have served with you. May God Bless you, Sir.

Ray Batiato. Lieut. (Retired)
Millburn, NJ Police Department
July 27, 2012

A true hero who thought of his fellow officer before himself. So sorry for your loss. I pray that justice will be done. R.I.P.

Kenneth Snyder Retired Detective
Baltimore County Md. Police
July 27, 2012

Maybe the family will get a little closure after today, rip my fellow officer!

mark stack / inv.
former Chattanooga police
July 27, 2012

RIP Brother justice was served today. The DA is seeking the death penelty.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
July 26, 2012

I had the honor of meeting your co-workers during National Police Memorial Week. It is reassuring to know that there are still dedicated and professional law enforcement officers all across this country. While I did not know you personally, I know that your spirit and conviction live on in those that did. RIP.

Sgt. Travis McDermott
New Castle County Police Dept. DE
June 5, 2012

Rest in Peace brother! Your sacrifice will never be forgotten!

Patrolman Sean Canady
Conway Police Department; Conway, AR
May 14, 2012

RIP Officer Schmidt. May God Bless your family.

Police Officer D. Kirk #8270
Bull Valley (IL) Police Department
April 12, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)
February 17, 2012

Rest in Peace Brother, We have the Watch From Here....Thank You for a Job Well done.....................

Chief Erik Reep
Pangburn Police Dept.
January 2, 2012

JONATHAN EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE GONE FROM THIS EARTH YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

KIM WREN
TRUMANN POLICE DEPARTMENT
December 29, 2011

To the family and friends of Patrolman Jonathan Schmidt, his fellow officers, and most especially to Jonathan:

We honor your service to your community as a law enforcement officer and you will always be remembered and revered. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of our entire family, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Jonathan was killed in the line of duty. It is obvious he was well-loved by many and well-respected by his peers as reflected in the loving reflections left for him.

May his loved ones continued to be supported by their law enforcement family and other police survivors. Our family grieves with you and for you. To Jonathan's family, you are in my heart's embrace today. I share your anquish in losing a beloved family member which surely has to be life's greatest sorrow. Today was your family's first Christmas without you and we are also approaching your eow anniversary date. They are all in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of distinquished service Jonathan gave to his community and the citizens of Arkansas, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 12, 2011

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 25, 2011

Hero!

Capt. Terry Brown
Department of the Army Civilian Police Fort Greely, AK
December 13, 2011