Captain Jerry Ralph Foster

I never had the privilege of meeting Captain Foster, he was killed before I joined the department. I learned about him 2 years ago, after being tasked with creating the Officer Down Memorial page on our department web site. I spoke with those who had known him, read through his personnel file, and spoke with his surviving wife, who had also been a deputy with Precinct 5. What I learned was that Jerry Foster was a man of rare qualities. Like other officers Jerry answered a calling to serve and protect others, and he did that faithfully throughout his career, but Jerry was more than that. He was the guy you wanted backing you up, the guy you wanted as a friend, and a guy that was honest, compassionate, smart, and funny. Jerry left an impression on those that knew him and to those he served and the world is poorer for his loss. Many years have passed since Captain Foster was taken from us, but he will never be forgotten. Rest well brother.

Sergeant Roy Guinn
Precinct 5 Constable

January 24, 2018