Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Many have forgotten the bravery of this police officer who gave his life while doing his duty. Blessings on him and his family on the 48th anniversary of his sacrifice. His name shines brightly in the hall of heaven's heroes.

an American citizen

November 22, 2011

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 48th 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.

Time never diminishes respect.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 22, 2011

I found a book that includes an audio CD of that historic day. The CD tracks include your last radio transmission and the citizen's transmission reporting you'd been shot. As a 14 year veteran of police dispatch, it is chilling, to say the least.

Rest easy knowing we've got it from here and you are not forgotten.

Dispatcher
Tennessee

September 16, 2011

Happy New Year, J.D. Rest easy. We'll never forget.

Anonymous

December 29, 2010

Dear J.D. ~

The 47th anniversary of that terrible day in our history -- it truly seems impossible that so many years could have passed. Those of us who remember do so in graphic and vivid detail, and the sadness that enveloped us on November 22, 1963, has never left us. Your family members are always in my thoughts and prayers; I know they will be so glad to finally see you once again! Your heavenly Thanksgiving must have been spectacular, and I know your Christmas will be even better --- Hallelujah!! Rest peacefully in God's presence, and be assured that you will never be forgotten.

Susan W. Prater
Kentuckian

November 29, 2010

47 years have passed since you laid down your life for your friends. Rest in peace Officer Tippit...we've got it from here.

Anonymous

November 22, 2010

Officer Tippit,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

November 22, 2010

DEAR OFFICER TIPPIT YOU WERE A GOOD MAN AND WERE ONLY DOING YOUR JOB AND YOU HAD TO GET SHOT BY A LONE GUNMAN BY THE NAME OF LEE HARVEY OSWALD I BET YOU AND LEE HARVEY ODWALD HAD A NICE TALK WHAT DID YOU SAY TO LEE AND WHAT LEE SAY YOU BACK J.D. BUT WHEN YOU GOT OUT YOUR CAR LEE HARVEY OSWALD SHOT YOU 1 TIME IN THE CHEST AND 3 TIMES IN THE HEAD AND I WONDER WHY HE SHOT YOU LIKE THAT J.D. ONLY GOD KNOWS THAT J.D. SO J.D. TIPPIT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST J.D. TIPPIT REST IN PEACE J.D.TIPPIT AND MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU SAFE IN HIS ARMS ALWAYS J.D.TIPPIT.

ANGELA BETH HARTMAN
I READ ALL ABOUT OFFICER J.D.TIPPIT ON HIS WEBSITE.

July 10, 2010

R.I.P

Sergeant
NYPD

April 12, 2010

MY REFLECTION ON J.D. TIPPIT WAS THAT HE WAS A GREAT POLICE OFFICER HE WAS ALWAYS QUICK ON HIS THINKING AND WHILE DRIVING IN HIS POLICE CAR HE SAW LEE HARVEY OSWALD WALKING ON THE SIDE WALK AND J. D. TIPPIT BEEPED HIS HORN TWICE AND LEE WALKED OVER TO J. D. CAR AND LEANED OVER TO TALK TO J. D. AND WHEN J.D. GOT OT OF HIS CAR THAT'S WHEN LEE HARVEY OSWALD SHOT AND KILLED OFFICER J.D.TIPPIT. EVEN THOUGH I WAS NOT EVEN BORN YET WHEN THIS HAPPEN BUT MY PARENTS ONCE TOOK ME TO DALLAS THE SIX FLOR MUSUEM BUT I WAS TO LITTLE TO REMEMBER AT ALL.

ANGELA BETH HARTMAN
HE WAS A VERY GOOD POLICE OFFICER BUT I FEEL LIKE I KNOWN HIM A WHILE.

March 17, 2010

Officer Tippit, you are a true hero. You and your actions will never be forgotten.

Annonymous

December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas, JD. May your family find peace this holiday.

Corporal Sean DeGrilla
Orange County Sheriff's Office, FL

December 24, 2009

J.D. Tippit...you have not and will never be forgotten. I hope that those who read this will grow to understand your sacrifice and what it meant to aid in keeping the country held together with some glue of sanity. You are missed and loved. Ooh Rah and Semper Fi.

FMR OFCR WINSLOW
FEDERAL POLICE

November 26, 2009

Sir on this day November 23, 2009 i stop to remember you and what you gave four your country. Getting out with any suspect always causes a little edge for a officer, getting out with a man suspected in killing the President of the United States had to enhance that, there was no way you could know at that time if this was a Soviet hitman or just a evil person. You were sharpe to have spotted him especially with all the confusion going on at that time but you went right at him, to do the right thing. Now sir you are a part of history that can never be changed, Maybe one day all the facts will come out and if they were anyone else involved in this act they should face the justice for you and the President President Kennedy said in the past a saying that fits your scrrafice. Officer J.D. Tippit was a greatful man and a solem nation will be forever in his debt. Gog Bless Sir.

Gary Mintz, Public Safety Supervisor
Warren Wilson College Public safety, Asheville NC

November 23, 2009

Oorah Officer Tippit, from a grateful Dallasite.

E. Dahlgren
civilian

November 6, 2009

I was in the 9th grade when you were taken from this earth. Because from a very age I always wanted to be a police officer, I was deeply saddened by your loss.

Major J. Williams

November 4, 2009

You are a true hero. God Bless Your Soul

Ptl J.E. Johnson
Columbia SC P.D.

July 3, 2009

Officer Tippit,

A few years ago at a bluegrass concert an older lady was speaking to my father and in the conversation he mentioned his son was an officer.

The woman's eyes misted over and she reminded him to tell me he loved me.

That woman was your wife, and after all these years it is obvious she still misses you.

Thank you for your sacrifice. And next time you wife are together tell her thank you for reminding those of us following your path why it's worth the risk.

Lt B. Matthews
RBPD, MO

April 5, 2009

Dear Mrs. Tippit,

I was present during the candle light service at the National Police Memorial during May 2008. I was deeply moved by your presence at the memorial. I reflected on what courage it must have taken for you to come to D.C. for this event. What words can every express our appreciation to you for your continued support and love for all of America's Law Enforcement Officers! I personally have lost two close friends that were murdered in the line of duty; while I cannot begin to know what you experienced I understand this type of loss. This is my 29th year in Law Enforcement, I hope some day that I might have the opportunity to meet you in Washington D.C. to personnally thank you. I wish you much happiness, health and safety.

Lieutenant James Bond
Albemarle County Police Department, Virginia

January 7, 2009

Dear Officer Tippit ~

I thought of you so many times during the month of November, and particularly on the 22nd, the 45th anniversary of your death on that dreadful day in Dallas. I hope your family is well and that time has softened the pain of your passing. I wish you a glorious Heavenly New Year! As I'm sure you know, we could use a little help down here right now; but we're praying that 2009 will be a better year for us all. Rest in peace, Sir; you will never be forgotten.

With love and appreciation,

Susan Prater
Kentuckian

December 30, 2008

Just read through the website established by the Tippit family. A very interesting story and thank you for sharing it and all of the photos too. J.D. was quite a man and came from a wonderful family. It was a tragic day for two American families and the nation. None of us will ever forget that day or the losses we all sustained. His "cop" instinct in curbing his squad and stopping to talk to Oswald as he was walking down the street really was the overriding factor in what could have been a profoundly different outcome as others have said.

Citizen

December 22, 2008

Officer Tippit, I read about you when I learned about President Kennedy's assasination many years ago in elementary school. I always thought you were a hero. This is my chance to finally tell you in person. Sir, you are my hero.....

David Goldman

November 24, 2008

God bless you, Officer Tippit. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You can rest easy; we have the watch.

Anonymous

November 23, 2008

RIP Officer Tippit. You have not and will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Robert Lindsey
St Johns County Sheriff's Office

November 22, 2008

Today on the 45th anniversary of your death, we stop and say a prayer and remember you.
Rest in peace Sir you are not forgotten.
Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Deborah Roelandts (911 retired)
Oconomowoc Wisconsin

Chief John Roelandts (retired)
Town of Oconomowoc

November 22, 2008