Sergeant Jason Lannes Sheppard Aiken County Sheriff's Office South Carolina Thursday, December 7, 2006  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 82 of 83 of 84 of 85 of 86 of 87 of 88 of 8

Jason, I was just on the reflection site of one of the LAPD's fallen officers, Randal Simmons and I read your father's reflection. I felt his pain as I read his words. My son was killed by gunshot on New Year 1998 and he was the same age as you when he left us. One thing your parents and I have in common is the pride and gratitude that we share in our sons. I know they would say that if we had to lose our child at least we have the pleasure of knowing you died doing exactly what you wanted to do. Rest in peace Jason and know your parents will someday have a lighter load to carry. Please say hello to my precious son.

Christine
Mother of Officer Steve Gajda, LAPD

Mother of Fallen LAPD Officer

2009-11-04

Happy Birthday Bugger....we sure do miss you here but know that you must be so happy where you are and with the decisions you made here to finalize that!!! I miss the talks and special moments together... the duets... and the special meals. I miss the hugs...I miss the humor. Some parts of our lives are just so empty...then some are so full cause we know we invested well the short time we had together. Thank you for all this and being the son you were here on Earth and now in Heaven. Bought a plaque that reminded me of you it says, "LIFE IS NOT MEASURED BY THE NUMBER OF BREATHS THAT YOU TAKE, BUT BY THE NUMBER OF MOMENTS THAT TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY" this reflects so much of what I feel about your short life here. I will surely look forward to seeing your smiling face when I enter the gates of Heaven. When I hear "I could only imagine" I'm reminded that I could only imagine but my son knows. What a peace that brings and a rejoicing in my heart. I'll see you soon til then remember how loved and appreciated you are.....The wicked StepMom as we loving referred.

Sandy
StepMom
2009-10-26

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. WE WILL TAKE THE WATCH FROM HERE AND KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALIVE.

Anonymous

2009-08-06

Jason...I have never had the pleasure of meeting you but know you are in Heaven with my husband Tom looking over your family as Tom is us. I have read your father, James reflections now for over 4 years & am very humbled by his remembrance & remarks left for my husband. It is very apparent how much you were loved. I feel compelled to finally get my head out of the clouds (where I have stayed since my husbands accident) & let your family know how very sorry we are & how much we appreciate their constant efforts to ALWAYS REMEMBER. You, my friend, will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. James...my sincere apologies for your loss. I cannot imagine my child as is bad enough losing my husband. My thoughts are with you daily. Jason..say HI to Tom for us & REST IN PEACE & we will meet you someday.

Jo'Nee Cochran, Spouse
Det/Sgt Tom Cochran EOW 1-26-05
2009-07-27

Jason,
I just wanted to tell you we all miss you. I had to go visit your grave site last week.I know your watching our six from a better place. Thanks for being a great friend and beat partner. Until we meet again brother.

Sgt. Daniel McElmurray
Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Police/A.C.S.O(2000-2005)
2009-07-22

Jason,
I guess it was exciting seeing your Grandfather yesterday when he arrived. I know the two of you had a lot to talk about and a lot of catching up to do. We're all going through a lot of pain again, so don't forget to watch over your Mom, Brother and Grandma Sarah during this sad time.

Dad

2009-06-01

Jason...I had to visit your site after your father left such warm and kind thoughts on my son's page. Ethan Collins E.O.W. 01-04-06. I have read your refections and you can tell what a fine young man you were and what a wonderful family you have. I know the pain that your family lives with everyday, but I agree with your mother; that I cherish the time that God gave me with my own son. May is around the corner and we will again be attending the memorials to honor our son and all of the fallen heroes. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.

Mom
Deputy Ethan Collins E.O.W. 01-04-06

Mom

Anonymous

2009-04-08

Hey Sweetie thanks for the Pennies from Heaven they keep us all going!!!!!

You Know Who

2009-03-16

Dear Mr. Sheppard,

I was doing my daily reading on the Officer Down Page and came on your son's page. What a beautiful son, I am so sorry you and your family have to live this life here without him now. I know the pain that never leaves, and the disbelief that is always there. I have no concept of time anymore since Matthew's accident. Everything is just "before" and "after". I just am so proud of our sons though, and want to honor and remember them in any way I can until we are all back together again. May the pain in your heart be surrounded by the love of your son and your precious memories until you are back together again.

Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse, EOW 9/16/2004.

Linda Rittenhouse
Matt's Mom Always
2009-03-11

Just wanted to stop in and let you know that I was thinking of you and your family today. Want to thank your Dad for stopping at my son's page and leaving a note. Someone sent me the following quote and I wanted to leave it for your Dad and all those that visit who may have lost a child:

"The sense of loss does not diminish with time. In truth, the expression 'time heals all wounds' is a myth. For parents, the loss of a child is permanent and mental scar tissue really does not grow over the grim memory. Rather, all tears are expended and a dull ache remains."

Continue to watch over all of your loved ones. You will never be forgotten by those that love you dearly.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-03-07

Mr Sheppard:

Thank you so much for your kind words to our family. I know how hard it is to loose a child. My son was N.J. State Trooper Bertram Zimmerman, E.O.W. 2/5/04. He also was killed in a traffic accident. I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Verna Zimmerman
Mother of N.J. State Trooper Bertram t. Zimmerman III. E.O.W.2/05/04

Verna Zimmerman

2009-03-06

You have such a kind and handsome face. I know your family is still missing you. It just seems like all the good people are chosen first. Thank you for your service and dedication. You indeed made the ultimate sacrifice. Such a true HERO. May peace be with your family always.

Sharon Atkins Identical Twin Sister of Norfolk Officer
Sheila Herring EOW 01-16-03

Sharon Atkins

2009-03-01

Dear Mr. Sheppard,

I was just looking at the reflections of other fallen hero's after visiting my hero's page, and noticed your kind words on several of them. I don't know if you left a reflection on mines page, it is so long, but I wanted to thank you for your kindness in leaving notes for other beraved. You and Sgt. Jason's loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.

God bless.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks E.O.W. 9-20-08

K.L.

2009-02-27

Dear Mr. Sheppard,
I truly want to Thank you for leaving your warm and caring message on Howard's memorial page. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Sgt. Jason Lannes Sheppard. I know how much it hurts to have lost my husband and the greatest Dad for our beautiful children. I am sure your pain is as great as ours. My hope lies in Our Lord Jesus, where I am sure your son and my husband both are with. They will always be Hero's because they laid down their lives to protect and serve! My God Bless you

kathy wife of
Sgt. Howard King Stevenson EOW 1-9-05
2009-02-25

Mr Sheppard thank you for that note it was was nice of you.YOur son is a true hero .Yes sometimes we feel alone is this but. We all know we are family is so many different ways nows.Thank you again God bless you and your family .The family od Det William Rolniak JR eow 2-4-04

Anonymous

2009-02-24

Dear SGT Jason Sheppard,
I know that my family and my LEO family did not know you, but today I feel that I do. Your father left a message for a dear friend of ours (Deputy Wayne Koester EOW 2-9-05) and I just read it. What a caring father you have!! Love knows no bounds...
Mr. Sheppard,
Your son is a hero that we will remember, too. Thank you for honoring Wayne and please know that in our hearts, we will honor your son, Jason, too. God certainly has a powerful army up there with Him. The reassurance that we have such good people, our guardian angels, watching over us helps us to heal, but it also encourages us to never forget that their lives and sacrifices should never be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

LEO Wife and Mom

2009-02-21

Hey Sgt. Sheppard, I wanted to stop by and thank your Dad for leaving a message on my son site. James I just wanted to say that it does help to to talk with other families of Officers killed in the line of duty. I remember coming home after our son was killed, and telling my husband that no one could help me but the people who had gone through the same kind of trauma. But little did I know that talking with other survivors old or new ones would help me also...
Sgt. Sheppard your family misses you everyday of every minute, watch over them and send a message from Heaven from time to time to let them know you are close. And look Clint up, and let him know how much we miss him...

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04
2009-02-21

Jason,
Our Mustang herd is growing by leaps and bounds this year, 9 new ones so far and 4 more to go. We have 3 new palamino's, 2 colts and 1 filly and both colts have blue eyes. The first one ended up getting cut on his right back leg and the vet said he would need to be put down, but you know how stubborn your dad is, I told him we may end up having to put him down, but not until we tried everything possible to nurse him back to health. Well it's been three weeks and an couple of thousand, but he is mending very nicely. By the way his name is "Stitches". Danny is taking good care of Shadow and Pistol for you. Well enough of this I just know how much you loved the horses and thought I'd share a little of the story with you and all who visit your site.

Dad

2009-02-11

Thank you Mr. Sheppard for remembering my husband Sgt. Michael W. Ryan on his anniversary. God bless you and may your son be at peace. Happy New Year

Eileen Ryan
NYC
2009-01-04

Mr.Sheppard, I wish to thank you for your kind and sincere words you left on my husbands memorial page. It has been 6 years since I lost the love of life and it is still so difficult for me. May God bless you and your family and be with you all and know that Jason is with you all in your memories...nothing can ever take those away. God Bless You.

Carol Martin
wife of a fallen officer
2008-12-17

Jason,
I tried writing something earlier today but couldn't put my thoughts in order. We all miss you. I mistakenly downloaded your cd to my computer untitled,(A big Mistake)
as everytime I start looking for another song I run across
it. I still haven't gotten through the whole playlist. I think about the time you recorded in my studio in 1999, such a waste of good talent. As we all know, you touched so many lives and hearts. It has taken me two years to say
what I really feel, I loved you as my own, and I know that
someday we will all be together again as a whole family. Keep watch over us all as only you can until that day comes
Love,
Travis

Travis L Turbeville
Brother
2008-12-08

We police survivors share a huge bond. We miss you all so very much. The holidays can be difficult if you are alone. But if we reach out, we have each other - people who understand our sorrow as well as share the pride in you - one of our fallen heros. Know that your family is surrounded by other police survivors - to give them comfort and strength during these difficult times.
With love for you and your family,

Cathy Barnard
Mom of Office Patrick Righi Barnard EOW 11/25/04
2008-12-08

Although he's gone he'll always be in all of our hearts

Travis L Turbeville
Brother
2008-12-08

Jason, It's been two years now and we still miss you. We miss your warm smile, your jokes, I miss our father & son talks, we miss you singing to us even though we all do have a copy of the CD you were working on for our christmas presents, but it just isn't the same as you standing there cutting up and entertaining while you were singing. I wanted to trade places with you that night, but it just wasn't possible. I'm sure you have met everyone that I am meeting each day as I visit the site and leave a reflection in their honor. I feel the pain of all their loved ones in the things they say on their reflections, as I too know that pain. Until we meet again!

James Sheppard
Dad
2008-12-07

I just left Jason's site and was looking at the site of a deputy from a neighboring
county who died several month ago. There was a condolence left by Jason's Dad. Thank you, Mr. Sheppard for your kind words. The miles can't separate us!
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

2008-12-07