Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Joe, Even though it has been many years You are not forgotten. I miss all the fun times we had up on the sniper range. I wish I could could have been there brother.

Deputy Sean Bell
Utah County Sheriff's Office

January 6, 2010

Happy B-Day Joe, never forgotten.

K. Rose
Lehi PD

January 3, 2010

Merry Christmas Joe. I miss ya buddy.

K. Rose
Lehi PD

December 25, 2009

I think about you all the time Joe. Im proud to have known you. I make sure my kids know about your life and what a good man you are.

S Ferrell
Lehi Police

December 22, 2009

On this Thanksgiving day, we remember two of our best blessings we have had, our sons Joe and Chris.

Joe's mom
Mother

November 26, 2009

Miss ya buddy, never forgotten!!

K. Rose

November 10, 2009

It has been just over eight years since your passing. Much time has passed and it has been said that time is a great healer, but regardless of how much time passes I don't believe that the sting of losing a friend will ever fade. I miss you and am grateful to have known you and to be able to call you a friend. I cannot speak for others but for me and my familiy you will never be forgotten.

K Rose
Lehi PD

August 12, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighth 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

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

August 4, 2009

Thank-you for your ultimate sacrifice Officer Adams.
I had the privilege of meeting your parents at the Utah Memorial in May. I want them to know that I am thinking of them on this day.

Holley Orr
Wife Of Kevin Orr EOW 11-22-06

August 4, 2009

Just thinking about you brother. I love you.

Det. Z. Adams
UCSO

August 4, 2009

Another year has passed and today we reflect once again upon Joe's life and service. We feel so blessed to have had him with us for the short 26 years that we did. Life somehow continues on, and we hold ever dear the memories we have of him. He has had his older brother join him in heaven this past year, so we feel that they are together and this gives us comfort.
We express, as a family, our appreciation to all who protect and serve us in the Law Enforcement Profession. We understand the risk you take each time you report on duty and we pray for your safety. God bless all of you.

Rosemary Adams
Mot her

August 4, 2009

I miss you Joe and think of you often and the things you taught me. Thanks for being an inspiration to me. I love ya brother.

J ELSWOOD
LEHI PD

August 3, 2009

Been thinking of all the fun times we had on patrol. Joe, I miss you my friend. Never Forgotten!

K. Rose
Lehi PD

June 23, 2009

I miss ya buddy. Never Forgotten!

K Rose
Lehi PD

March 2, 2009

Joe earlier this month was your birthday and your sons. Happy B-day. I miss you and think of you often.

Jeremy Elswood
Lehi PD

January 27, 2009

Officer Adams served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew him. It is a tragedy to lose him. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Officer Adams. My heart goes out to your
loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

January 8, 2009

Merry Christmas Joe, I miss you buddy.

K. Rose
Lehi PD

December 26, 2008

It is amazing how the sound of your brother's voice has brought back so many memories. I miss you too. Thanks for all that you have done and the example you have set.

Birch

Detective Birch
Lehi PD (Utah)

December 16, 2008

Never forgotten!

K Rose
Lehi PD

November 11, 2008

It's been seven years now since you were taken from us Joe and I miss you so much. So much has changed and it is hard not having you here. I am so thankful for the example you set for me both as an officer and father. You will never be forgotten brother. I love you.

Z. Adams
Utah County Sheriff's Office

August 15, 2008

Seven years have passed since that tragic night. It is hard to believe that it has been that long, yet in other ways it is so long ago that we were getting drinks and laughing on patrol. Time has done much to ease the pain of losing a friend, but it cannot fully heal the sting that many of us feel on days like this, and each time we pass by your memorial, or enter the public safety building aptly named in your honor. I don't know what you are doing this day Joe, but I hope you know this, you are missed and you will never be forgotten, no amount of time will ever change that.

Kenny Rose
Lehi PD (Utah)

August 4, 2008

Today, I include in my prayers the Lehi Police Department - especially the Friends and Family of Officer Adams, as well as of Captain Terry (You are a true Survivor).

Maj M. B. Parlor
USMC / LAPD

August 4, 2008

Even though your EOW was 7 years ago, I find it difficult to read these reflections. You were so young and had so much life yet to live and so
many people that depended on you. Your Mom's reflections are so sweet
and heartfelt. I cannot imagine the pain she feels and the courage she
has to see her other sons pursue your chosen career. It just reminds me
that our days are numbered and only God knows the hour so we must
trust in the Savior's righteousness to cover our own sins so we can
fellowship with Him forever in Paradise. My heart goes out to all those
who were touched by Joe, in life or in death. It truly is a great loss to all.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

August 4, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends on this day. Continue to watch over all of them and protect them from harm. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 4, 2008

Just over seven years ago I was riding with you. You were my guide, my teacher and my example. Tonight I reflect on what you taught me. I remember Joseph Dan Adams. A brother is never forgotten. I love you Joe. Thanks for everything you did for me.

Jeremy Elswood
Lehi PD

August 4, 2008