Officer Down Memorial Page

I joined the department in 2002 and I first learned of you at the DeMarse Academy in Lansing while training. The facts, as I am told, surrounding your tradgic death, followed me many, many times as I was watching 3 block yard, alone or doing rounds in the school and the chow hall. You were my reality check and kept me from becoming too "complacent" when among prisoners. To your family, I would say, your death kept me more mindful to keep a critical distance, never let them follow behind me and keep my back to the wall. Thank you.

And to those that played a part in your passing...

Probation/Parole Agent Kris Panetta
MI Department of Corrections
September 2, 2011

When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous have a refuge - Proverbs 14:32.

I hope your family can find or has found the peace it deserves. Never forgotten.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
March 24, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 24, 2010

Officer McCallum, your remarkable sacrafice is not forgotten. I will think of you as I walk the yard among those not fit to walk in society just as you did. Rest easy Sister.

Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
May 5, 2009

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

Ma'am, you are not forgotten

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

K.L.
March 24, 2009

To Josephine and her family and friends:

Today is the 22nd anniversary of Josephine's tragic death and the day all your lives changed forever. As I read the loving reflections left, I am mindful of the journey we all struggle with as we try to make a life for ourselves...we know that is what our beloved would want us to do, but the heart always aches for the one who can only be with us in spirit for now.

I hope that you all find some peace in your heart tomorrow as you hold your memories like the rare and beautiful pearls they are.

May Josephine's spirit continue to soar and her memory continue to inspire.

Rest in Peace, Josephine. Your valor and dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Phyllis Loya, mother of Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 24, 2009

Thank you for your service. Thank you for raising a fine son. He is my brother. I never met you, but I know you left this world loved and left love for those left behind. God bless your family, they will see you soon. Light exposes that which is in the dark.

Shane
Security Officer
January 13, 2009

Jesus died for our sins, Josephine Birdine McCallum died while serving humanity. It is not how you died, it is how you lived. You will forever be remembered.

RUO Thomas K. Burke
RGC facility
Jckson, Michigan 49201

Resident Unit Officer Thomas Burke
Reception and Guidance Center
June 29, 2008

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
March 17, 2008

YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN

tricia
visitor
March 15, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU OFFICER FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
February 27, 2008

The truth will someday come out. Your life was not lived in vain and you're remembered everyday.


michael

son
October 6, 2007

I think about you everyday as I walk through the gate's at a carved out portion of the old SPSM. I work at what is now known as Southern Michigan Correctional Facility.

You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

CO Wright
August 18, 2006

19 years and no one has forgotten. You are still missed.

MDOC
March 24, 2006

Rest in Peace.

March 24, 2006

God bless you and may you rest in peace.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constables
February 10, 2006

Sister,
You will never be forgotten, nor will your service. Thank you for walking the toughest beat in the world. I will continue to pray for your family and friends.

God Speed Sister......

SGT Phil Abdoo
Macomb County Sheriff's Office
January 19, 2006

Jo...I was working at the Michigan Reformatory the day you died...you made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. Although I never met you, you will always remain in my heart. Rest softly my friend! Linda

Linda Skoog, Resident Unit Manager
Michigan Department of Corrections
October 27, 2004

Rest in Peace sister...you will never be forgotten.

CPD