Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Detective James J. Shea

Evanston Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, February 25, 1918

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Reflections for Detective James J. Shea

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

January 25, 2023

Det. Shea,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Evanston.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 25, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 100th anniversary of you EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

February 25, 2018

Detective Shea's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 12-03-16 to honor him.

Sgt. James Galvan
RPPD (IL)

December 3, 2016

Rest in Peace, Detective Shea. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

May 19, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 94th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 25, 2012

Thanks for your 7 ½ years of services, James.

David

February 24, 2012

Your heroic actions some 93 years ago serves as a fine example for detectives everywhere. Please know your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago

February 22, 2011

I too would like to say that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am fortunate to be a part of an organization that has been blessed by your dedication. You paid the ultimate sacrifice and I thank you.

Detective
Evanston Police Department

March 1, 2008

Detective Shea your police department still thinks of the sacrifice that you made for this city. Today will be 90 years ago that your tour ended. The members of your department will honor your memory not only today, but everyday we put our badge on.

Police Officer
Evanston P.D.

February 24, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AS WELL AS YOUR PARENTS

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 19, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 19, 2008

Daily I walk the hallway where your badge has been retired and a brief account of your death is posted. I thank you for your sacrifice and honor your memory.

N.E.T. Unit Detective
Evanston P.D.

July 28, 2005

We will not let you be forgotten...rest in peace, my brother


Peace Officers Memorial Foundation of Cook County Illnois

September 1, 2003

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