Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jerome, it has taken me almost five years to come to this page, I am still trying to wake up from this nightmare.No one could have ever told me that I would have said good bye so soon to you.Your mother is still having hard time coping with your death, we all are.Tadarrian and I don't visit her as much anymore because we always watch the door waiting for you to come down the side walk jiggling those keys.It got to be too much,especially since your killer is still free.He still talks about those pillow fights yall use to have, I use to take him to the cemetary but we went too much, too much to heal.I tried COPS but when the others were murdered that only made me miss you more.Man, we miss you so much! I know you are with GOD and he needs you more than we do so you keep watching over us, keep giving me strength to raise our son and know that we will never forget you. I love you. Jen

Jen
bestfriend

October 4, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

July 11, 2007

my brother there are no words...it has been so difficult to come to your site and leave a reflection , doubt if i'll ever be able to leave one for Sande . you are not forgotten and i think of you often . did'nt realize until after you were gone that we were related , how sad huh! even sadder that we have'nt caught the sorry bas*@#! that killed you , but GOD knows and that settles it ..rest dear brother rest...sorry i was'nt there that night to have your back , just does'nt seem right ... got to go now ,rest dear brother rest , how selfless was your action... your reward is on high...

officer val pickens
b'ham p.d./b'ham,al

May 3, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

February 4, 2007

May you Rest in peace and may Our Lord bless your loved ones.

November 18, 2006

As we approach the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor the memory of Officer Daniels. Our thoughts and prayers are also extended to his family members.

We have not forgotten.

May God comfort and keep you.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery, AL - Police Department

November 16, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

November 5, 2006

Rest in Peace, Officer Daniels. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

September 25, 2006

I'm so very thankful that our families grew up around each other. We always said, "had our families not known each other, we wouldn't have known each other!" Back in the day, we compared shoes in our 3rd Grade class and we played at his Grandparents' house. We remained the best of friends even until his departure. Joe, as I knew him, was the brightest, most intelligent youngman i've ever known. His smile would brighten anyone's day!! I have a lot of friends but none will a friend as dear to me as Joe.
Adrienne Bell Patton

Adrienne Bell Patton
"Best Childhood Friend"

June 20, 2006

I met your mother today thru C.O.P.S. She's a wonderful woman who loves you and will ensure your legacy continues. Thank you for your bravery...Shalom Aleichem...

Kathleen Roberts

April 2, 2006

Brother Daniels,

My crew and I were there for you at the end but it wasn't enough. My prayer is that one day we will find the one that did this. Be rewarded and satisfied, you were brave and true. Your work here is done and God has called you Home. You made us proud my brother. Fly with the angels!

Lt. W. M. Walker (ret)
Birmingham PD South!

December 18, 2005

Thinking of you on the 3rd anniversary of your death. Your smile makes me smile, but your
death makes me cry. God bless
all law enforcement officers who
have chosen the most difficult job.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

November 18, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Officer Daniels. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten. May you rest in peace. Then I heaard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? and Who will go for us? And I said "Here I am. Send Me!" ISAIH 6:8

May 20, 2005

On the anniversary of your death, I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

A hero never dies.....

Rest in peace, hero.

November 18, 2004

ofcr daniels your heroic deeds will never be forgotton. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. And I will continue to pray for your family.

Police Officer/EVIDENCE TECH.
B.P.D.

April 2, 2004

I was Jerome's Training Officer and friend. And a friend indeed I have lost. Officer Daniels was a kind hearted person who believed highly in the job he was doing. It was an honor to have the opportunity to work with such a fine person who took his job very seriously at all times. He loved being a Police Officer and I am sure he is still policing in a heavenly way on high. Rest well my friend. I will miss you Jerome and I'll see you soon.

Officer Aundria Breedlove
Birmingham, Al

October 7, 2003

Thank you for your unselfish service & dedication Brother Daniels. Your family, co-workers, and friends are in my prayers.

OFC Kevin R Turley
City of Jacksonville (Alabama) Police Department

To Officer Daniel's family, you're always in my prayers and very often thought of. Always remember, "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Adrienne Bell Patton

Adrienne Bell Patton

Rest in peace brother.

Police Officer
Denver Police Department

Fly high brother!

Patrol Division
Gulf Shores, AL Police

I'am Sorry.

Cpl Marko Martin
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office

To The Family of Officer Daniels,

In God's Love May You Find Comfort,
Hope and Peace of Mind and Know that
You are Remembered in Prayer.

Shores & Lee, P.C.
Attorneys & Staff

Law Firm/Shores & Lee
Shores & Lee, P.C.

To the family of Officer Daniels I want to express my condolences for the loss of your loved one and hope that the deep concern and sympathy of others brings you comfort at this difficult time.
Officer Daniels was a gentleman and friend to all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
God Bless You.

Magistrate Arthur D. Shores Lee
Jefferson County Alabama Magistrate

My condolences to the family and friends of Officer Daniels. I can only offer you my prayers and thanks. Prayers for your strength to survive the days without your loved one. Thanks for your support of a fellow officer who died doing what he loved. I only hope that you can be comforted by knowing that this man is, and always will be, a hero to the rest of us. Officer Daniels placed the safety of those he swore to protect before himself. Today, I mourn the loss of a fellow brother in blue, but I feel proud to know that there are still true heros out there in a world that sometimes seems hopeless. God bless you Joseph J. Daniels. May you rest in peace.

Police Officer
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Daniels' son, family, friends and co-workers. You are never alone in your time of sorrow. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian Nichols EOW 2/17/2002