Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends and Lehi Police Department. Thank You Joe for your friendship. I will never forget you! Jim

Officer Jim Young
Brigham Young University Police

I have read your reflections and tears were rolling down my face. You are a true hero, and by the sounds of it you are an outstanding police officer. You went down fighting until the end, and I'm sure you saved many lives while you were doing what you did. Officer Adams, and family, be proud of yourselves!! Stay strong and remember that this is a family, from Utah to Virginia, across the nation. We feel the pain whenever one of our brothers and sisters fall!!!
People need to realize that we are not robots, that we are people too, and have families. Officer Adams set the example.
This was indeed a senseless act, and hope the suspect pays DEARLY!!!!!
I will pay my respects to Officer Joseph Adams and his family as I participate in the Police Unity Tour next year for the National Law Enforcement Memorial.
God Bless Mrs. Adams and their son!

Off. Jeff Whitson
Portsmouth, Va. P.D.

You are not forgotten! We will continue to do the job in your honor and in memory of you and all who laid down their lives so that we could live in a civilized society. We are stronger because of you. Rest in peace.

Ptlm. M.W. Ludlow
Palmyra Police Dept., NJ

Such a senseless waste of a precious life. My heart felt sympathy to Officer Adams wife and child. He will always be with you.

Constable L.Buck
Victoria Police , Australia

Someone killed a policeman today,
and a part of our country died.
A piece of our country, he swore to protect,
will be buried with him at his side.
The beat he patrolled was a battlefield too,
just as if he had gone to war.
Though the flag of our country won't fly at half mast,
to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, someone killed a policeman today,
maybe in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now his spirit patrols his beat on a dark country street,
and he stands at each new rookie's side,
He answered the call, of himself he gave all,
and part of our country died

Anonymous

A Poem in Memory of our Fallen Hero...Joseph D. Adams

Our Promise

On the day we married
I made that one promise to you
You made that one promise to me
That we would be together
For all eternity

My Dear
I have not broken that promise
That I made to you on our special day
It just so happens that there on earth
With you My Dear
I cannot stay.

I will always be with you
I am not that far away
I am in your heart, your touch and your lovely laugh
I will forever remain
In your memories
That is where I will always stay!

I know that this is hard for you
It is hard for me too
But I know that we can go on
We will in the memory of
Me and You!

As for our son
Our little precious one
I am sure that you will know what to do
I know that you will love him enough
For both You and Me times two!

My Dear I must go now
But before I do
I have just one last request
That I ask of you

When our son asks
Just where I am?
Please tell him this
To try to help him understand...

"You Daddy is up there in the sky so blue.
He is our Hero, so Brave, so Stong, so True!
You see my son for awhile he has to leave
But before he did
He made a promise to you and me
That we would be a family
For all Eternity!"

He may not understand just yet
but as he grows
He will figure out what you meant
Whenever he may ask
Just where I am
When you tell him this
You will both know that
I am beside you holding your hand

The one wish I leave for you and our son
Is the words that I hope that
I could someday hear
For which I would have been so glad
Someday I hope that you will hear our son say...
"This is my Hero, My Father, My DAD!!!


Written by Lori Loader (c) August 8, 2001. All Rights Reserved

Dedicated to Officer Joe Adams and his Wife and Son
May you Rest In Peace!

Lori Loader wife of a Corr. Officer
My husband works at the Utah State Prison

My prayers and condolences to the wife of Officer Adams and his young son. May the thought that so many cared so much for him offer you some peace and comfort.

Sgt. K. Olson
Greeley Co. PD

Joe,
Words cannot express the sorrow felt by those of us who were close to you. How I wish I could have been there for you, in that tragic moment, now frozen in time, and lost forever. I will always treasure the moments we spent together not only at work, but as friends, especially those quiet time's that were spent in silence. I will never forget your smile, nor your laugh, nor the way you spoke of your wife and son. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. God speed.

Officer Brian J. Gwilliam
Alpine/Highland Police

Joe,

You were a brother to all those who worked side by side with you every day. Even though your physical presence is no longer here, I know you will still be with us every day in spirit. You will be encourging us in spirit, just as you did when you you walked with us. I know you will be there whenever we face a tough time in our lives. I am thankful that I was allowed to be a friend as well as a coworker of yours. You will forever be in my heart. I am but one of many people that will miss you deeply. I am humbled by all that you have accomplished with your life. Joe, you are an inspiration to me. My only regret is that I was not able to tell you face to face. Please know that from the bottom of my heart, I will always consider you to be a brother and a friend.

Love always,

Brian

Officer Brian Larsen
Lehi Police Department

As a father of a young son (15 months old), it saddens me without end to know that Officer Adams will never hear his child speak, or see his child walk. A scumbag, waste of human life takes away the life of a great person, from what I hear, a great cop, and a young father. May God bless the family of Officer Adams, and help them through this time of senseless tragedy.

Officer 1st Class Paul Hoke
Baltimore County Police Department

I'm not a law enforcement officer, but I feel for the family and community of Lehi. I am a recent new father and I pray for Joe's wife and son. I will pray for their well being and their recovery. Officer Adams died protecting my rights to live in this great state and community. I am for ever grateful for what he and all other officers do on a daily bases. Thank you Joe Adams for your commitment and your loyalty and your willingness to do what so many other won't. May God bless your wife and child. May your son grow to know the great man that you are. May you be in God's arms forever.

Citizen
Murray, Utah

Evan

Joe,

I am proud to say that I served with you and called you my friend. Your dedication to your family and profession did not go unnoticed by anyone. Thank you for being an example to me. I also thank you for the countless times you backed me on calls, no matter what situation I was in, I knew I could count on you to be by my side. Joe, I have deep respect and honor for you. You gave your life in the service of others.
I hope I am worthy enough when my time on earth is finished to have you welcome me back home.
I will miss you!

Your Brother,

Officer Sean Ferrell Lehi Police Department.

Officer Sean Ferrell
Lehi Police Department

To the family of Officer Adams,

Always remember the life which Joe lived and the reason he chose this dangerous work. He cared for the life of others and despised victimization. Also remember that you are not mourning alone.

Officer Eric Ahlborn
Brigham Young University Pd

I just wanted to let everyone know how much officer Adams means to me and everyone else in the police officer family. Even though I don't know Officer Adams we all share a common bond. I pray for God to be with his family and child during this time. Michael Jacobs, Louisville Police.

Officer Michael Jacobs
Louisville Police

I just wanted to let everyone know how much officer Adams means to me and everyone else in the police officer family. Even though I don't know Officer Adams we all share a common bond. I pray for God to be with his family and child during this time. Michael Jacobs, Louisville Police.

Officer Michael Jacobs
Louisville Police

We miss you buddy. More than anything I wish that I could talk with you again and have you share your enthusiasm and professionalism with those of us that used you for inspiration. You will be sorely missed, I know that I will never be the same, nor will our department. You are the greatest, I will never forget the times together, and the way you could take a complex situation and make it seem like is was tailored to suit you personally. I know you are handling much more important calls right now, and I know He has the best man for the job, regardless of the situation. We miss you. I miss you. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt. James W. Munson
Lehi Police Department

To Officer Adam's Baby Girl,
I cannot fully relate because I was blessed to have my Father much longer than did you. I only know that there will be many days in your future that you don't care your father died a hero, only that he died. But because of his great service and love for others, you will have many opportunities to learn from him and about him. He will not be forgotten. Know that he loves you and that he did not want to leave you so soon. I am sure Heavenly Father would have allowed him to stay if He did not have other very important plans for all of you. He will forever be watching over you and your mother from above. From one Fallen Officer's little girl, to another's. May God please be with us all.

Anonymous

God bless. My deepest sympathies to Officer Adams’ family, friends and loved ones. Joe will always be remembered for his diligence and dedication. May Officer Adams stand as a beacon of strength and integrity to us all.

Agent Craig Warr
Adult Probation and Parole

My condolences and prayers go out to everyone who knew Ofc Adams. It's a tragic loss, but a part of the job. Safe home, Joe.

John Anderson
Chicago Ridge Police Dept

Officer Adams paid the ultimate price in the war on crime. He is a hero to all and my deepest sorrow goes to his family, friends, and to the Lehi City Police Department. I did not know Officer Adams very well but he will always be a hero to me.
I'm sure words can not express the pain his family is going through. Please accept my deepest sympathy to his personal family and his family at Lehi City PD.

Officer John Jackson
Spanish Fork City Police Department

To the family and friends of Ofc. Adams...

I know that there are no words that come close to offering the comfort needed now. We recently lost one of our own, and the pain still exists, as strong as ever. Just know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and remember to lean on God's shoulder in your greatest time of need. Friends and fellow officers, remember to take good care of Officer Adams wife and small child. They need you now more than ever. God is wilth you all and will help you through this time, I KNOW.... God bless and keep you.. our prayers are with you.

Officer Adams is safe to go 10-7/ 10-42.. Good Day Sir... Rest In Peace My Brother.

Pinal 1181

Deputy Tamatha Villar
Pinal County S.O.

May God bless this officer's family, friends, and co workers in their time of grief and unexplained loss. May He somehow lesson the pain and may this officer's son grow up knowing that his father was a true and brave man.

Richard B. Hill, former deputy sheriff
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Florida

JOE,
WE'RE ALL GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH. NIGHTSHIFTS WILL SEEM SO EMPTY WITHOUT YOU THERE. I DON'T KNOW WHY YOU TOOK TO ME AND MADE ME YOUR FRIEND, BUT I'M GLAD YOU DID. YOU MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR US ALL. YOUR FAMILY DID TOO. MAYBE YOU SAVED A FEW OF US THOUGH, BECAUSE WE NOW KNOW THAT "THE WORST CAN HAPPEN TO "THE BEST."" MAYBE WE NOW WILL APPLY SOME OF THE PRINCIPLES OF OFFICER SAFETY THAT YOU ALWAYS DISPLAYED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP-NEVER FORGOTTON.
JIM

DEPUTY JAMES BINGHAM
UTAH COUNTY SHERIFF

I Thank you for the information about Officers killed in the line of duty, it just seems like im recieving too many of them lately, im sorrry to say. My Condolence's to the Adam Family . My heart goes out to them. Sincerly Retired Lt Chicago, Police Dept Tom Minasola

Lt Thomas J. Minasola (Retired )
Chicago, Police Dept.

Officer Joe Adams was my best friend, partner, and brother. Joe made the ultimate sacrifice so that I and all of his brothers and sisters could return safely home with our families. Joe showed the loyalty and courage I knew he always had. Even though he received a fatal wound to the heart he was able to return fire nine times. Joe went down as we all knew he would....fighting for what he believed in.

Officer Doug Fannen
Lehi Police Department