Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In loving memory of Julie Jacks: In
a month, it will be 3 years since you left us and I know the pain is still fresh, as our the memories. I was just thinking of her and wanted to check her website. I reread all the reflections and it amazes me what a phenomenal person she is. Someone of her caliber is a rare treasure. This year claimed the life of P. O. Molly Bowden and their lives seem very parallel to me and when they meet, they will have alot in common to share. As I reflect on all who knew and loved Julie, my heart goes out to each and every one of you who still aches for her. May God continue to heal your pain and may you derive much comfort from the sweet memories you cherish of her. With love from one coast of America to the other and everywhere in between.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

April 13, 2005

Julie, I have so many friends in the Chattanooga Police Department, and though I never met you, I feel like I know you. I have seen you through their eyes. You left a permanent imprint on your fellow officers and the world. I have been on several ride alongs in FOX team and it was easy for me to see why you loved it so much. Thank you Julie, you are truly an inspiration.

LR

March 21, 2005

Julie, I think of you often. You have not been forgotten. We all do. We miss you.

Chattanooga Police Department

March 9, 2005

As my eyes fill with tears all I can say is AMAZING. From the reflections left that is exactly the impression one gets about Officer Jacks. She must have been one amazing officer, daughter, sister, and friend to have so many people think so highly of her. My heat truly goes out to her family and fellow officers. I pray that you will continue to find the strength to carry on. Officer Jacks God bless you and may you never be forgotten!

Reserve Deputy Shane Beener
Kitsap County Sheriff's Department (WA)

February 26, 2005

Just wanted to say Hi! I still think about you everyday and miss you very much. I think of your family and pray for God's peace to always be with them. Until we meet again...Love ya!

Inv. Amy Jones #935
Chattanooga Police Department

February 24, 2005

My dearest Julie,
I told a police officer's wife about you today. I told her how brave, smart and kind you are. I tell as many people as I can about you. Barry, Phil and Cindy's son, started the Northeast Georgia Police Academy last week. I know you are proud of him. As I look daily at the picture of you with me at my wedding, I think about what a sweet little girl you were and how much you meant and still mean to me. I miss you and wish I could give you a hug. I love you. Judie

February 17, 2005

Jules

Today is your birthday. You would be 29 years old. I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! You left us with wonderful memories.

Love

Mom

February 7, 2005

JULIE,
REMEMBERING YOU ON YOUR BIRTHDAY, MISS YOU DEEPLY, LOVE YOU, HUGS & KISSES
DAD.

FRANK JACKS

February 7, 2005

Julie, I did not ever get to meet you but one can't help from feeling like they know you by reading all of the good things written about you.
We unfortunately had lost an outstanding Officer who used to work for our agency. I'm sure you and Chris are walking the golden streets of Heaven sharing old stories.
Thank You for a job well done!!

Officer J. Whitmire #107
City Of Arcade Police Department, GA.

January 11, 2005

Julie, You will always be missed and hardly a day goes by without you in my thoughts. I know that you are looking down and watching over all of us who are left. I miss our talks and I miss your friendship. Your sister in blue, Janice

Sgt. Janice Atkinson
Chattanooga Police Department

December 26, 2004

Jules

Here it is, the third Christmas without you. We miss you so much. Your sisters turned 26 on December 15th. That is how old you were when you were killed. They miss you so much. Ethan and Allie are growing up. Ethan is so tall. Allie is now in kindergarten. You would be so proud of them. We remember the fun times we all had together. You are in our thoughts daily.

I know life goes on, that's the way it is supposed to be, but at times I feel so guilty being alive. You had so much promise....so much ambition....so much to live for. You were so full of life....so eager to live and enjoy each day. You had so many hopes and dreams that will never be realized. You'll never have the chance to be a wife or a mother. Life sometimes seems so unfair.

Enough of the crying....I know you're safe in God's keeping. I am so thankful that He let me have you as my daughter for 26 years. I MISS YOU SO MUCH !!!

All my love to you

Mom

December 21, 2004

Dear Julie, God Bless you and know that you are not forgotten. Please say hello to Deputy Brandy Windfield for me. If you need a friend they don't come any nicer.

Deputy Jeff Bessinger
Delaware County Sheriffs Office-Ohio

December 14, 2004

I watched your funeral that day at work and was so moved by the outpouring of love that was shown for you. As I was at work I cried for you too, a person who I only ever saw in passing. The Willie Nelson song played was so appropriate. It has stuck in my mind since that day. I would love to have a copy of it and it would always remind me of your courage. Thank you so very much!

December 14, 2004

I have never met you but I went to a school In Washingotn DC with one of your Co-Workers last year. He talked highly of you and told what a great Police Officer and Person that you were. You will never be forgotton.

Inv.Chris Vinson
Coosa Co. Sheriffs Dept

November 24, 2004

In loving memory of P.O. Julie Jacks:
It has been 6 months since I left a message so want your family to know you are not forgotten. As the holidays are approaching, I feel a sense of sadness because I know how much your presence will be missed. But the time marches on and we can still smile at all the happy memories we have of you that can never be taken away. You are an exceptional person who is still loved and admired all across this vast country of ours. What a tribute to your Dad and Mom for raising you with so much enthusiasm, courage and spirit! I am sure a part of them died along with you. May Jesus continue to heal their grief. From one coast of America to the other,

Lynn Kole
Bellingham, Washington

November 23, 2004

This story is so sad. It kills me to read it again, but I know the importance of reading these memorials more than one time, to honor the fallen heroes.

Officer Jacks is gone but not forgotten and her sacrifice was not in vain. It sickens me that a cowardly animal savagely murdered this fine young woman so callously and needlessly.

She now walks Heaven's beat with St. Michael, having answered the eternal roll call for the final time.

While we grieve her passing, we celebrate her life. My condolences to the family, colleagues and friends and all of the Chatanooga Police Department.

Rest easy young sister, we have the watch from here. God bless and be safe out there.

MSG JA Millan, NC Army Natl. Guard
US Army Military Police
Camp Bucca Iraq
Civilian officer- Chief
Avery Co. NC Public Schools,
Campus Law Enforcement

Master Sgt. JA Millan
US Army Military Police, Iraq

November 19, 2004

JULES, IT'S BEEN 2 1/2 YEARS SINCE YOU LEFT US..I CAN'T BELIEVE ITS ALREADY BEEN THAT LONG. THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK ABOUT YOU IN SOME WAY. YOUR PICTURE IS IN MY LIVING ROOM. ANYTIME THAT I FEEL DOWN I JUST LOOK AT YOUR PICTURE AND IT RAISES ME BACK UP! YOU ARE TRULY AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. KEEP WATCHING OVER EVERYONE IN BLUE!

JILL MITCHELL

November 17, 2004

Julie,

I look at your picture daily and it gives me strength. Children often ask me who you are and why I have your picture in my car. I tell them simply, you are my angel and that you ride with me daily. I sometimes ponder the reason for your passing and it angers me, but then I realize that GOD makes no mistakes. I know that you're much happier in Heaven than you'd ever be on earth. I miss you Julie Jacks! You're forever in my heart. As we prepare for the trial of the one who took you away, I can only pray that GOD gives us all strength, wisdom and mercy to do what is pleasing in his sight.

Forever reflecting upon you...your sister in BLUE, (FOX Team)

Officer Jerri Sutton, #985
Chattanooga Police Department

October 1, 2004

As we sit here trying to make sense of it all.
We say to ourselves "How could one of our own take the critical fall."
We fight crime all day to protect and serve
This type of tragedy we don't deserve.
Taken Much Too Soon!

Although you were only here for such a short period of time
That great smile and joy of laughter will weigh heavily on our minds.
You may be gone from this world, as we know in sight
But memories of you, we will hold in our heart ever so tight.
Taken Much Too Soon!

Here today and gone tomorrow
Our deepest sympathies go out to your family during their time of sorrow.
Yet taken from us at the tender age of twenty-six
We can only say "The Lord had other things for you to fix"

So go on dear Julie, on to that better place
You have fought all your battles, and run your last race.
So do us a favor and watch over us throughout the day and night
Because you my friend will be in our thoughts forever......You have earned that special right

Deputy Kevin B. Kelley
Carteret Co. Sheriff's Office NC

September 1, 2004

TO OFFICER JACKS I HAVE BEEN READING SOME OF THE COMMENTS LEFT BY OTHERS, AND TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH I AM IN TEARS. THIS IS A JOB THAT IS THANKLESS, BUT IT MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A LAWENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHEN I COME TO THIS SITE AND READ THE COMMENTS. OFFICER JACKS I DID NOT KNOW YOU BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE CHATTANOOGA POLICE DEPT. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU. REST IN PEACE OFFICER JACKS WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE.

DEPUTY KROENING

DEPUTY KROENING
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S ( FLORIDA KEYS)

August 28, 2004

Time has passed but I still think of you often and see things that remind me of you. I talked with a young girl the other day that I met and she discussed how she wanted to be an officer when she went to college next year. I thought of you and classes at UTC. She had the same kind of personality you had. Growing up and learning about life with you is such a great memory for me. I just thought of you today and wanted to tell you that I love you.

Craig

August 25, 2004

I found julies memorial originally at the officer down website. It touched me that such a fine lady and fellow officer can be so senselessly be taken.God does things for a reason and i often wonder what that reason is but all i can do is trust in his judgement, but its obvious to me he needs people like julie jacks with him.May her family carry on with the same courage julie had.

"the finest steel is forged in the hottest furnace"

and julie is the finest you will ever find.

I will be in chattanooga in mid 2005 and will visit her.

sgt 1st class kevin byrne
western australian police service

August 18, 2004

I miss you so much.


Brian

July 31, 2004

I often come here to see what others think about Julie. For some reason I have never left one of my own. There are not many days that I don't think of Julie. I have just recently made up my mind to go to the academy and hope I can be a little like her. I pray that her and God will look over me and keep me safe as I try to carry on the job that Julie and so many others have started. God bless you Julie. I never met you, but you are my hero.

June 24, 2004

I found this website tonight because our city has lost 3 officers in one day. I started looking at the city of Chattanooga because I love it there. I visit at least once a month. I was just curious about how many officers ya'll had lost. I ran across Miss Jack's name and I got really curious about the type of person she was. I have sat here for 45 minutes reading about somebody that I have never even heard of and have cried for about 30 of those minutes. I cannot believe the disregard of life that this world has come to. I mean these officers that were killed here yesterday was absolutely senseless and the loss ya'll suffered was too. I also want you to know that the support that the Chattanooga Police Department has shown for this woman and her family is unbelievable. If you will go to other memorials and see how many reflections are left by fellow officers from the same department, they are few and far between. Ya'll should be proud to be apart of such a close FAMILY. I know that if I have to get a ticket in your town, then it will be done from a caring officer. I will pay that ticket with a smile... I think. :)
The name Julie Jacks will forever be engraved in my heart. If I happen to run into another person with that same sweet name, I hope she will do it justice.
Ms. Jacks, you are a heart broken mother, I will pray for you and hope that Julie is watching over your heart. All my thoughts and Prayers for Life...
Kristie Jones from Gardendale, Alabama

Kristie Jones

June 19, 2004