Reserve Deputy James L. Epp Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Arizona Wednesday, March 1, 1978  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Jim

Over 30 years since we served together on the west side, it seems like yesterday. We are proud of you.

Doug....Tennessee

Dorwin Douglass
Former MCSO Reserve
2008-04-17

Today on the 30th anniversary of your death, we pause and say a prayer for you and those you left behind.
Rest in peace DS, you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelants (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc
2008-03-01

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service and dedication

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-22

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service and dedication

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-02-22

Greater love hath no man than this; that he lay down his life for his friends, John 3:16

You are a hero sir!

Chief John A. Millan
Galana AK Police Dept
2008-01-05

"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
2007-11-14

You have not been forgotten even after almost 3 decades have passed since you were called away. Continue to watch over your loved ones and those out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-04-02

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

Officer 11169

2007-03-14

You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. You died doing what you loved and believed in. Rest in peace sir.

Deputy
Terrebonne S.O. Houma, La
2006-08-27

Your courage is an examble to all.Rest in peace.

2006-03-01

NEVER MET YOU, BUT AFTER READING THIS STORY I WISH I HAD. IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU WERE A BRAVE AND HONORABLE MAN. I CAN ONLY HOPE THE PEOPLE YOU HELPED SAVE APPRECIATE AS MUCH AS YOUR BROTHERS IN BLUE. GOD BLESS YOU. WALK THE BEAT IN HEAVEN, WE WILL TAKE CARE OF ARIZONA.

Patrol
Tucson Police Department
2006-02-17

What a true hero you are Deputy Epp.

Police Mom
Missouri
2006-01-06

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

2005-04-26

You gave your life doing what you loved. I will remember you.

Reserve Deputy
MCSO
2004-04-01

Reserve Deputy Epp must have loved law enforcement very much to do this difficult job on a volunteer basis. He made the supreme sacrifice, not because he was paid to do so, but because he gave an oath to protect lives. Bless him for his service, and his sacrifice. He did not lose his life-he gave it.
Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.

Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l
2004-03-01