Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, May 6, 2002
Reflections for Police Officer Julie Rochelle Jacks
We trust in plumed procession
For such the angels go -
Rank after Rank, with even feet -
And uniforms of Snow.
~Emily Dickinson
RIP Jacks #940
Forbes #746
Chattanooga PD
May 6, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 10th 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 who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family, especially your mom, is in my heart's embrace. I thank your family and friends for sharing their memories and devotion to you through their reflections. Your mom's love for you resonates from her writings and I am sure she has missed you every minute of every day of the last ten years.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 6, 2012
Ten years...& still, that horrible day is just like yesterday in my mind! You will never be forgotten Julie! Thank you for your bravery & your sacrifice....
Jennifer Kilgore
Former CPD Officer
May 6, 2012
It has been 10 years but it still feels like yesterday. You are sorely missed.
Danna
May 5, 2012
My dear Jules…
I can’t believe 10 years have passed since I last saw you. In a way it seems like yesterday, but then again it seems longer. Strange how this grief/loss process works. I miss you so much. I came across this yesterday….
I thought of you with love
today but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday
and days before that too.
I think of you in silence.
I often speak your name.
All I have are memories and
your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake
with which I’ll never part.
God has you in His keeping.
I have you in my heart.
I love you. You’ll forever be in my heart.
Mom
May 4, 2012
While driving home from a trip to the south, I happened to travel over Julie's memorial highway. Not being from the area, I googled her name to see who she was and what had happened. Four hours and many tears later I have finally finished reading all 22 pages of reflections from her family, colleagues and complete strangers. I am a 26 year old girl still looking for my way in life and reading about Julie has changed my outlook on everything. I will live a life that I am proud of so that I can leave this world with even just 1% of what Julie has left for all of us. She seemed to be, to understate it, an extremely remarkable woman. Please know that even 9 years after her death that she is still making a positive impact on the world. May god bless you all.
Jill
March 18, 2012
My dear Jules…
Your life has touched more people than I’ll ever know. Today, there was a woman that came into my office for business. As she was getting ready to leave, she looked at your picture on my shelf and asked if that officer was the one that was killed a while back. I told her, yes and that you were my daughter and it has almost been ten years. Big tears came up in her eyes and she proceeded to tell me of the encounter you had with her one day in Chattanooga. She said you told her that she was better than the trouble she was in and her mother hadn’t raised her to be this way. She said no one had ever really talked to her like that before. I told her I was so proud of you and that you had been such a blessing. She said you were a blessing to her too. Your words had changed her life for the better.
Thanks for being such a wonderful daughter and caring police officer.
All my love…
Mom
March 8, 2012
Happy Birthday Jules! Love and Miss you! See you soon!
Amy Jones
CPD
February 7, 2012
It’s your birthday again, and I miss you so much. We would always celebrate your birthday and have such fun. Those days made some of the wonderful memories that get us through each year.
See you soon….
All my love
Mom
February 7, 2012
Happy Birthday (Feb. 7) sweet angel.
I love you.
J
J
family
February 5, 2012
Yesterday, I felt like you were watching over me. Thank you.
Sister in Blue
Chattanooga Police Dept
January 6, 2012
My dear Jules...
Looked at old pictures with Ashley, Ginger, Sheree, Allie & Ethan last night. Wonderful memories. We laughed so much. There were so many fun times....and you were at the center of them all. We miss you so much.
See you soon.
Love
Mom
December 24, 2011
As I read these reflections, I have a ripping feeling in my heart and a flood in my eyes that I am holding back. I never met you, but you inspire the hell out of me. In a weird kind of way, I hope that I am picking up where you left off everyday that I put on this uniform.
Thank you for watching over us.
I look forward to meeting you....
P. O.
Chattanooga Police Dept.
November 23, 2011
Thinking of you. Love you.
J
Family
September 21, 2011
Today I remember a sweet little girl that brought us so much happiness. Always in my thoughts....Forever loved and never forgotten. J
Anonymous
May 6, 2011
On this the ninth anniversary of your death I want your family and friends to know that many of us in this profession still miss and honor your courage and sacrifice. May you rest in eternal peace sister, we'll man your post on the thin blue line.
Deputy Sheriff T.B. Dorsey
Pitt County (NC) Sheriffs Office
May 6, 2011
My dear Jules....
It's been 9 years now. Seems so long ago and yet like it was just yesterday. Still miss you so much. All of my love...
Mom
May 6, 2011
It is hard to believe that it is been 9 long years. You are NOT forgotten. Rest easy Officer Jacks.
Police Officer
May 6, 2011
Happy Anniversary in Heaven. We miss you!
Anonymous
May 6, 2011
I remember when this happened. I was just a student in a CJ degree program. I thought about this before entering Law Enforcement. You are an inspiration. I know that bad things happen, but for some odd reason, I remember thinking about this career path. You were so beautiful. If I take anything away from your story, it is to never ever let my guard down. Thank you for watching over all of us in Law Enforcement. You are a hero!
Anonymous
April 26, 2011
Julie, another great officer from the CPD went to be with the Lord on 4-2-11. It brought back so many memories of the day you went to heaven. Chattanooga has lost two of it's finest people ever. I guess with all that said, I just wanted you to know that you are not forgotten!
Ric Davis
Hamilton County Parks & Recreation
April 11, 2011
Today another brother in blue from CPD was taken from us by a coward with a gun. This brings back so many memories of the day you were taken from this earth. I never new you but I am part of the law enforcement family from a neighboring county. My heart broke that day as it is today for the family of an Officer who was just doing his job. Rest in peace Julie. Welcome Tim with open arms and show him the ropes of the new streets he will now patrol.
SSgt. Melissa Griffin
Catoosa County Sheriff's Office / Jail
April 2, 2011
Thank you Officer Jacks for your service. Your courage is an inspiraton to all who wear a uniform. You will never be forgotten. Your watch ended 9 years ago this May, and I know you haved rested easy in God's arms since that day. It is my honor to offer you a final salute.
LEO-189 N.C.
March 7, 2011
Remembering a special girl on her birthday. I love you. Judie
Anonymous
February 7, 2011
My dear Jules,
Today is your birthday. I'm sad because your life was cut short and I miss you so much. Now, finally, I smile more than cry when I think of you. You left me with so many wonderful memories. I was truly blessed having you for a daughter and friend. We'll celebrate together some day soon.
All my love,
Mom
February 7, 2011
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