Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Gassman. Stoic and honored forevermore.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2018

Papaw,
All I have are stories. I was too young when you died to have my own memories of you. Not a day goes by that I don't wish that we all had had more time with you. Thank you for your love and sacrifices. Our family lost a huge part of our lives with your passing. I love you.

Lisa Gassman Staggers
Grnaddaughter

November 25, 2017

A hero remembered,never dies.
Rest easy Uncle Joe

Officer M.Butler
GBPD

January 30, 2017

The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association

August 27, 2016

Just heard your story, Pawpaw. Thank you for your sacrifice. I wish I could have met you, but I am forever grateful for your heroism. I can't wait to see you one day. I love you.

Steph
Great Grand-Daughter

December 21, 2013

Uncle Joe,
I use your ODMP page as well as my fallen friend Stephan Grays page as an example to Criminal Justice students to show how brave you both were and how time doesn't cause us to forget. I am hoping to be there for the memorial next year. Never forgotten

Dep District Attorney Kimberly Madayag
Niece

August 1, 2013

Continue to rest in peace Deputy Gassman, we will never forget..

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

January 30, 2013

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

Officer 11169

February 9, 2012

Continue to rest in peace Deputy Gassman, we will never forget the heroes who gave their all, and you sir are a hero....

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

January 30, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 46th 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.

Phyllis Lasater
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 30, 2011

Time does not heal the pain in your families hearts, but it does make it easier to get through each day. You sir are a hero that we will not forget, heroes do live forever...

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

Anonymous

January 30, 2011

Your killer has completed his life sentence on earth and now has gone to begin his eternal sentence. Your story lives on in our family through the stories your friends and family still care enough to tell. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. I am committed to ensuring that justice is served in every case I prosecute and doing everything that I can to make sure that another officer doesn't suffer the same fate, but will continue to pay tribute to your fallen brothers and sisters until that day arrives. Rest in Peace Uncle Joe.

Kimberly Thompson- Madayag
niece

December 24, 2010

Thank you for your bravery, duty, and ultimate sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD

January 30, 2010

Deputy Gassman, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.

Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.

January 30, 2010

Deputy Sheriff Gassman,
I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Escambia County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

January 31, 2009

Uncle Joe;
Always remembered, always honored, always loved. So
very, very proud of you for your service and your sacrifice. I remember all the good times.
Rest in peace. You done good.
PEGGY

Margaret H. Thompson
Niece

December 18, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 27, 2008

Thankyou for your service. You are a true hero to us all.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

January 20, 2008

we've got this watch Uncle Joe. may you rest in peace.

MCO M.BUTLER

January 17, 2008

WE DEDICATED OUR MUSTER IN YOUR MEMORY. YOUR SERVICES AND SACRIFICES SHALL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER...

DEPUTY PATRICK FRAZIER
ESCAMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

February 9, 2005

Rest in peace, not forgotten.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.

January 30, 2004