Deputy Sheriff Jack Allerton Romeis Alachua County Sheriff's Office Florida Monday, February 1, 1988  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Jack, I remember that late night call like it was yesterday. I was in complete shock when communications called and asked me to respond to process the scene of your accident. To this day when I see your picture on our memorial wall or in the squad room I will think back to that night and remember the pain of loosing a friend and mentor. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Sergeant Daniel Gerard
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
2009-02-05

Dear sir I still think of you and will never forget the
Sacrifice you made to keep the citizens of Alachua County
safe, Mrs. Romeis and family I hope all of you are blessed
Each day, I think of all of you often,I remember being a
Police Explorer with GPD, and attending Deputy Romeis's
Service and how strong you were when you stated to the
Media " He Died Doing what he Loved ", may god bless all
your family, and My fellow Thin Blue Line Family.
M.Miller OPD/City Watch Officer(Former GPD Explorer)

MarkMiller
Ocala Police /City Watch Officer
2008-04-25

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NHVV
2008-01-28

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-12-09

Deputy we still meet regularly in "your" squad room, named in your honor. I met your wife several years ago at a community function. She was very proud of your service. I was hired ten years and a few days after you were taken from us. Still enough folks around to share some stories. Thanks for your service.

Gadget ASO 574

Gadget ASO 574
Alachua CO SO
2007-11-13

Rest in peace.

Ofc. Michael Walker
Tallahassee Police Dept.
2004-04-05

Jack was my Godfather. I can't begin to share what he meant to me. I miss him every day. We had a young police officer killed in the line of duty in my town recently, and it has again reminded me of the piece missing in my life since my Uncle Jack isn't here anymore.

Anonymous

2003-10-15