Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lt. Yaros, I still think of you, today. You were my Lieutenant, at one time during my stent with GPD. I will never forget what a warm, friendly, down to earth person you were. Your death still pains me to this day...2009. RIP.

Anonymous

April 3, 2009

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 23, 2008

Today you were shown as a fallen hero on the ODMP page. I believe that the word hero does not even begin to capture the essence of the man you were and the service that you gave. I am honoured to take time in your memory.

Maintiens Le Droit Lieutenant and rest easy.

Sergeant
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

November 15, 2008

Rest in peace my Brother, you are a hero of the finest caliber and you will be remembered forever. May the Lord comfort your family and keep them safe till you are all united in His Kingdom.

John DiLello, Sr Corr. Off. Retired
NJ Dept of Corrections

October 20, 2008

After reading this Great Man's memorial there was no way I could not leave a reflection. This man gave his life for me and all the rest of us starting back before some of us were born. I hope everyone understands his sacrafice starting back to when he entered the U.S. Army. I thank God for blessing this country with this MAN. To his family...His memory will always be with me as I continue to enjoy a free life that he had so much to do with protecting the right for all of us in this great country to have.

Trooper W.R. Griffith Jr.
South Carolina Highway Patrol

March 1, 2008

George was the last of my friends taht died in the line of duty during my 20 years of service. He was also my boss in the detective bureau and patrol division. He survived the Battle of the Buldge and capure by the Nazis only to die on the streets of Gary, Indiana. I was having lunch when the call went out and arrived at the scene to witness the capture of the suspects and assisted in investigation.
That very day a new chief from NY came who didn't have a clue and was trying to impress the mayor. Consequently, we had words at the hospital and George would have had a smile. Rest in peace my friend.

wally derose lt
ret. GPD

January 30, 2008

"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

October 23, 2007

You were a true HERO, GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER, Rest in peace. We will take it from here!!!

Dep Marshal 108
RPD

October 14, 2007

When heros are mentioned,it is often casually, not in Lt Yaros case, a true hero, from the 101st, to the Gary police dept,this man did it all, and would not quit, a real american, rest in peace lt.we will try and cover your watch...Your family must be so proud of you..

perry e duffy
San Mateo Sheriffs office Ret.

August 13, 2007

The call that Lt. Yaros went on could have been mine, I was working the Midnight shift in Glen Park that day. George, we miss you.
Proud member of the Gary Police Dept. 1970 - 1981
Richard Brass

Det Lt. Richard M. Brass (Ret)
Veterans Administration P.D.

August 3, 2007

Lt. Yaros,
Thank you for your many years of dedication and service to your state and country. I am sorry that your family continues to have to endure so many appeals and continually see the men who took your from them. Rest in peace, sir, you have definately earned your reward in heaven.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 20, 2007

We still miss you. May we meet again someday...

Heather

November 7, 2006

Rest in Peace Brother

Deputy Bennett
Henry County Sheriffs Dept. (Indiana)

August 11, 2006

LIEUTENANT, STILL THINK OF YOU OFTEN. I HAVENT FORGOTTEN ALL YOU DID FOR ME. MAY YOU STILL R.I.P.
HAMMER

JEFF HAMILTON
FOP 61

June 21, 2006

Lieutenant Yaros,

You lived your life talking the talk and walking the walk. A military and law enforcement hero who was and will always be a role model.

Your buddy,
101st Airborne

June 1, 2006

I am honored to leave a reflection for you Sir. Thank you for the supreme sacrifice you made for the city you served. You are not forgotten.

P.O. STEVE CONOVER
BNSF RAILWAY POLICE

September 16, 2005

We do not forget Thank you for your sacrifice and honorable duty. We are
hosting a softball tournament in your honor on 21 Aug 2oo5. We are the Public Safety Officer Fund Thank you this will be an annual event

P.O. Jack DeHeer
Chicago Police Dept.

August 16, 2005

The world lost another great man with your passing. It is people like yourself who continue to inspire us and motivate us to do the right thing. May you rest in peace sir, for if anyone, you have earned it.

August 11, 2005

Thank you for all the sacrifices you made throughout your life for this country and the city you served. A HERO in every sense of the word. Rest easy brother.

Anonymous

August 11, 2005

George, from a brother officer & fellow Hoosier...God bless.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police

February 24, 2004

I'm honored to be the first to leave a reflection for you, Sir. Thank you for your supreme sacrifice. You'll never be forgotten.

Anonymous

February 3, 2004