Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sir:
7 years ago, I left my first reflection you. Today, just a few days away from the 50th anniversary of your passing, I write my second. As I stated in my first reflection, let me reiterate myself again...your heroism and your sacrifice, made me have the dedication and the tenacity to do the things I have done in my career.
I owe to you, my deepest gratitude, and my ultimate respect, for impressing so much with your death, that I have had the stellar career I have had.
I know that the time will come, when I will have the chance to personally shake your hand, and thank you man to man, for being my hero.
I ask only this: that Almighty God keep you close to His heart, and I am certain, without doubt, that when He opened the Gates of Heaven that November day, He said to you, "Welcome Home J.D. You did your job well".
Rest in peace, my brother..our thin line stays thin, but the line WILL hold. Amen

Detective Ron Tomassi
Lake Mary (Fl) Police

November 5, 2013

THANK YOU OFFICER TIPPIT FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A POLICE OFFICER.YOU LAID DOWN YOUR LIFE FOR THE CITIZENS OF DALLAS.I WAS IN THE OAK CLIFF AREA OF DALLAS RECENTLY AND PASSED BY PATTON ST AND IT MADE ME THINK OF THE SACRIFICE YOU MADE.FROM WHAT I'VE READ ABOUT YOU,YOU WERE A VERY BRAVE MAN.NOW AS WE COME UPON THE 50TH ANNIV.OF THE JFK ASSASSINATION,I WANTED TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE REMEMBERED AS WELL.MAKE GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

DAVID HARRIS III
HENDERSON CO SHERIFF'S DEPUTY-RETIRED

November 5, 2013

Brother, we're coming up on the 50th anniversary of that terrible day. I was born 21 years after these events, but now I proudly wear the Dallas Police uniform and think about your sacrafice. We're wearing memorial badges with your name and EOW watch date in your honor...Badge # 848 ..66 rest in peace

Police Officer
Dallas Police Department

November 2, 2013

You were just doing your job. You will never be forgotten.

Joy
Civilian

September 15, 2013

Hello, J.D. ~

Thinking of you and your family today, trusting that you are safe, secure, and well in God's presence and that the family you left behind are so proud of what you did on November 22, 1963, even as they continue to grieve their loss. Rest in peace, Sir; we're all bound to be there soon.

Susan W. Prater
Kentuckian

May 7, 2013

Your sacrifice allowed an assassin to be apprehended. God bless you Officer Tippitt and your family.

Ken Webb

December 17, 2012

My memories of Officer Tippit were from his moonlighting at Austin's BBQ.

Anonymous (former) Kimballite
December 9, 2012

N/A
Citizen

December 9, 2012

URRAH OFFICER TIPPIT. YOU CHANGED HISTORY SEVERAL TIMES WITH YOUR COURAGEOUS LIFE

ANONYMOUS
CITIZEN

November 28, 2012

This day, I have not forgotten and will never forget as long as I live. I can remembered exactly where I was, who I was with, what I was doing when the silence was broken by a news flash. President Kennedy is assassinated. I could not stop the tears. It was just like someone had just told me "Your Father has just been killed.

Currently Retired D/C John Charles
Then - I was a draftee (British)

November 24, 2012

49 years later the solemn vow "We will never forget you!" has been proven! "Nearly 49 years to the day he was shot and killed by Lee Harvey Oswald at 10th Street and Patton Avenue, Dallas police Officer J.D. Tippit's memory was honored with a historical marker in a stirring ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Tippit's widow, Marie, helped unveil the historical marker, which is now on the campus of Adamson High School."
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God Bless you Officer Tippit! may HE continue to shine his grace and look after the family, friends, and partners that you left behind!
Thank you for your sacrifice!
Ryan Beck
Deputy Sheriff
Los Angeles (CA) County Sheriff's Department

Deputy R. Beck
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

November 23, 2012

After 49 years, the family of Officer Tippit needs to know that there are still people who remember and think of him and his sacrifice.

Police Officer Bill Howe
Saint Louis County Police

November 22, 2012

JD...as I was pushing my two children on a swing set while spending time with relatives for Thanksgiving, I couldn't help think of you and the sacrifice you made. At 2:15 pm Florida time I paused and thanked you for your service and realized that as my children were spending time with me their father, your three children lost their father. On this holiday I am thankful for spending time with my children and thankful for your sacrifice. May you and your family find peace this holiday.

Corporal Sean DeGrilla
Orange County SO, FL

November 22, 2012

Rest in peace and may god bless you off.Tippit

Pfc Jon Pease
C M P D-retired bpd

November 22, 2012

Thank you for your service my blue brother. Prayers to you and your family as they mark the place where you died to honor you and your actions.

Deputy T. Luttrell
WCSD-TN

November 21, 2012

Thank you for your Heroism Sir and your service to your country. You were a true war hero Sir.. RIP as you served well.

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

November 20, 2012

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department

September 10, 2012

The thin blue line once again was too close to an event that, in this case, touched world history forever. The information that officer Tippit could have provided may have changed that course of history. The human element entered into the event and an unholstered weapon may have made the difference. As a former officer, I too have made decisions that could have been equally as horrific. Officers are human and make mistakes. Where do we keep getting men and women willing to run toward the danger instead of away from it? Rest in peace with the certain knowledge that you will not be forgotten. May God bless you and your family who surely think of you daily.

Donald Lawrence

May 6, 2012

One day we all will know what made you stop LHO. What was said and what made you exit the car with your gun unholstered. Your death was paramount to the capture of LHO. Your bravery trumps that of a heartless coward. RIP my brother

Lt. VJB. Ret.
NYPD

March 1, 2012

Thank you for your service.

J.J. Stalcup

January 22, 2012

I pray that officer tippet"s family are doing well.
GOD SPEED!!!

Mickey Yagovane
Kennedy friend

January 20, 2012

officer J.D. Tippit-God bless you and may you rest in peace

Lt. J.P.
B.P.D

December 11, 2011

The years have passed away but the memory of this day will long live in so many minds. Your courage that day led to the arrest of the President's killer. If it had not been for your stopping Oswald who knows where he would have ended up going. He could have left the country for all we know. Your dedication to the badge and answering the call will always be remembered. November 22 although will always bring a tear to my eyes wishing the outcome was different You will be the reason that Oswald was found. Thank You!! RIP

VIP
Ventura Calif

November 28, 2011

I have been to Dallas and visited the sites several times, but last Thursday (Nov. 17, 2011) I paid my respects at Officer Tippit's grave for the first time. What a shame that his family was robbed of him in his prime. My heartfelt sympathy to them on this sad anniversary.

Sgt. G.T. Neal
Peoria Heights (IL) P.D.

November 23, 2011

Officer Tippit,
On today, the 48th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but also for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 22, 2011

Rest in Peace my brother! Your couyrage and sacrifice serve as a shinning beacon to us all.

Deputy Sheriff T.B. Dorsey
Pitt County (NC) Sheriff's Office

November 22, 2011