Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I worked with Jake at Wayside. He was a great guy and good friend. I was jealous because he always got to work the Rosa Parade. he is truly missed.

Deputy Jeff Garvin (retired)
LASO class #223

August 31, 2015

I remember that awful day and will never forget. I was one of the many involved that day, and saw the worst. Jake was a great person, and was a deputy I worked with for years. He always had a smile, and had a genuine love for the people he worked with, and the community he served. It is hard to believe 14 years have gone by.

Sergeant Bela J Denkinger
Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept.

August 31, 2015

I was a friend of Jake, we worked the same station. We went on motorcycle rides together on our Harley's. He was always full of life and loved people. I miss Jake and often remember the good times.

deputy sheriff(retired)Babiracki
Los Angeles County Sheriff

July 19, 2015

Your legacy inspires and your noble cause will never be forgotten. Thanks to you and those who served alongside you for your continued sacrifice and protection. Prayers for your family, friends and loved ones.

Recruit Megan Hill
LASD Academy Class 403

September 27, 2014

Always in my thoughts and prayers....

Julia
LASD, SCC

August 31, 2014

Jake, I recently transferred to your alma mater. And now with my locker next to yours, which has been appropriately memorialized, not a day goes by I don't thank you for your sacrifice.
I didn't know you brother, but I will always remember you.

Deputy Joe Conner
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

August 30, 2014

People should see what I see when I look at these Officers. They are honorable, and brave. They are fair, and strong.
R.I.P. Deputy Sheriff.

Private Cdn Citizen
Business Development Administrator

September 2, 2013

I LOVED THIS MAN ! JUST TALKED TO CHRIS HANSON ABOUT HIM. HE WAS THE ULTIMATE "VILLAGE COP". EVERYBODY KNEW,LOVED AND TRUSTED HIM. OK,HE WAS HANDSOME,TOO.LOL
I NEVER FORGET HIM BEING CALLED TO CHASE A BUNCH OF CANADIAN DUCKS OUT OF THE COUNTRY MART. WE WERE LAUGHING SO HART. AND HOW ABOUT WHEN YOU COPS WIRED HIS CAR SO THE ALARM WOULD GO OFF,LOL

PRIVATE CITIZEN
RETIRED OWNER OF BAMBU RESTAURANT

August 31, 2013

12 yrs go by so fast, however I remember it as if it was yesterday, I will never forget your words, Your polite "Thank You" as you responded.. you are missed. RIP Dep Kuredjian...

Julia
LASD

August 31, 2013

Jake, I think about you every year at this time and remember what an honor and privilege it was to work with you on the SCT desk. You were a wonderful person with a heart of gold. You took the time to take a single mom and her cowboy loving son to the Cowboy Poetry festival as a treat and that boy ended up becoming an LASD deputy. Thank you for being the friend that you were.

C.A. Lisa Townsend
LASD

August 29, 2013

Ah, Jake: I never met you. But, I was an LASD detective assigned to review those terrible events of Aug 31, 2001. You did a good job rolling to support your fellow officers who encountered a violent suspect. That sniper, who ended your heroic life, did not really know the man you were...otherwise he would not have taken that shot. Salud, hero!! RIP.

Retired
LASD

March 1, 2013

After 11 years I thought this would get easier to handle. I am wrong. Its gotten harder. This is because I lost a GREAT Friend and Co-Worker. Jake its so hard to go 10-8 today but I will and ill do it smiling as You did. I Miss You Brother. Motors hasn't been the same without you. God Bless You and Family.

R.Aldrete
60m4 2003-2006

August 31, 2012

Best of the best always down first....
R.I.P. brother
You're in our hearts forever...

Paul Postoyan Retired Col-Ltn.
Perm Police Department, Russia

November 30, 2011

Hey Jake-
I took a ride on my Harley the other day. I was alone so I decided to stop at a quiet spot near a lake. I lit a good cigar and suddenly thought of you. I remembered how you loved both Harley's and good cigars, and how you would often bring me a good cigar to the "jailer's desk". I remembered how helpful you always were. I also remembered how you always walked through the station with a huge smile on your face. Everytime I saw you I was always greeted with a big "Hey Brother". Over the past ten years I have often thought of you. Thank you Jake for being such a great human being.

RIP Jake.....

Deputy Joseph P. Inzalaco
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

October 27, 2011

Jake, I will never forget your voice putting out the 997 998 that morning. It still brings tears to my eyes remembering the 999 that went out and the words of one of the units simply saying "Its Jake". You were truly a great person and an amazing Deputy. Rest in peace, your mentorship and memory will not be forgotten.

Supervisory Police Officer Nickolaus Bis
Dept of the Air Force Police

October 19, 2011

Jake,
it has been ten years since you have made the ultimate sacrifice and I would like to thank you for that. I remember I was lifting weights with my dad at the old road gym and I think one of the jails deputies put on the news, we saw the event unfold as news choppers and everyone was trying to find out the truth of what had happened, while watching I remember them stating your name and I looked at my father and watched the blood leave his face as he stood there in awe of what had just happened, He told me stories of when you two worked together, and the good times you had. he reminded me that I had met you once or twice up at pyramid lake, I have been fortunate in my life to only have known or met one deputy who has given the ultimate sacrifice. I have now completed the police academy and look forward to performing the same duties that you once did. every time that a fallen officer or deputy is brought up I remember you as one of my hero's, and from what others have said about you I wish I could have gotten to meet you a few more times. God bless you Jake, and Thank you.

Son of Friend
LASD

October 10, 2011

I would like to thank Deputy Kuredjian for his heroism. Furthermore, You are a true hero to me and our whole department. Thank you for your service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and you will always be remembered.

Deputy Explorer Sarkissian
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

August 31, 2011

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends today. Continue to keep watch over all of them, protect them and guide them as they continue on in life. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten. Thank you for your dedicated service to law enforcement.

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

August 31, 2011

Jake,
Almost 10 years to the day, and I still mourn your loss, I will never forget that friday morning...
You will always be in my thoughts and prayers
Rest in peace
Julia

Julia Guerrero
LASD, Dispatcher

August 26, 2011

Hi Jake. as the 10 year anniversary of your passing approaches, I wanted to let you know that all of us here in Malibu are thinking of you and your fellow Malibu Sheriff friends often tell me funny Jake stories, when I speak with them. I have many of my own funny stories with you, as well. You are a true hero to all of us who knew you and spent time with you here in Malibu . Living in this town is a constant reminder of you, both in your patrol car and doing your Zuma Beach patrols with a big smile on your face. I will be at your 10 year anniversary ceremony in Santa Clarita at the Park named in your honor. Some of your Malibu Sheriff deputies also plan to be there. Thank you for being a part of my life and protecting us. You are always in my prayers. We miss you! Maria Kalivas, M.A.

Maria Kalivas (friend) no rank
Friend of Jake from when he was a Malibu Sheriff Deputy

August 25, 2011

Another year has past...can't believe how time flies. Ten years!!! I think about you every day and I miss you so much. I know you are up there watching over me! xo.

Officer Arda Guvlekjian
Beverly Hills Police Department

August 20, 2011

Jake,

I appreciate the times you let me ride in your radio car in Malibu while I was a Level II reserve there. You helped me form the decision to make law enforcement a full-time career over 20 years ago.

Tony

Lt. Tony Giammarino
San Diego County Sheriff

October 21, 2010

Jake, it has been nine years. I think of you often. I know you are watching over your brother officers. I know many of us miss you, but I also know you are in a better place. Rest in Peace, you will never be forgotten!

Ret. Lt. Steve Dolan

August 31, 2010

Jake, its almost been 9 years and everyday I go to work I still dress out next to your old locker and think about the short time I knew you and how lucky i was to know you. Wish you could have still been here but I know you are in a better place. We miss you

Deputy
LASD, Friend

August 7, 2010

9 years and still painful....miss you Jake. I think of you every day. :(

Police Officer Arda Guvlekjian
Beverly Hills Police Department

August 2, 2010