Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I did not want to harm the on-going trial before now, but now that it is all over I just wanted to express my deepest heart-felt thank you to everyone who posted their thoughts for my son. I can't believe so many people took the time to send their messages.
Josh's wife may have moved on but I want all of you to know that I and his family will continue to feel the loss of my wonderful son and that we are so grateful that there are so many out there who also will never forget him.
I also want to apologize to the law enforcement agencies involved in this tragedy for my earlier comments. I realized after sitting through two trials that the officers involved were only doing what they had to do.And if Josh had been in their shoes, he would have done the same thing.
I pray there will be an end to officer deaths, and though I know it will not happen I will pray for their families.
Josh was not just a great officer - He was a GREAT son. I will cry every day for the loss of his smile,his laugh, his voice, his caring. I await the day I will see him again.
Thank you everyone.
Cathy - Mom

Mother- Cathy Slate

January 23, 2006

I think about you often my friend. I was sitting hear reading through some of your reflections and many of them made me sad, but many made me smile. You were an awesome young man that I will never forget. God bless you brother.

Deputy Doug Sullivan
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

November 17, 2005

I thank Josh everyday when I wake up... I feel a pride when i see an officer.. I want to thank them for everything they do because they mean so very much.
My brother was a real whole hearted officer!
Everyday I try to find a new memory of him... As the days go farther along...it becomes harder to find another memory to smile about...

I will forever look at his picture and have a feeling of pride..

I love you brother... With ALL my heart

Chelsi..his little sister

September 29, 2005

Josh was a cousin I never really knew. Yet we know the same desire to put the bad guy in jail, and keep peace in an unpeaceful world. We are cousins and brothers; as Deputy Sheriff's we are one. We are family by profession, and blood. My prayers are with your family, my family.

Deputy Brian Lancaster
Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida

April 21, 2005

Josh, I never met you or Heather, but I did spend time with your mom and dad at National Police Week. You are truly loved and missed. May God be with and comfort your family.
II Corinthians 1:3-7

Chaplain John Elms
Metro Police Chaplaincy/Hillsboro OR PD

June 11, 2004

At the beginning of every shift I supervise, myself and the other officers on shift dedicate the day to the memory of a fallen officer.

Tonight, May 29, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Deputy Sheriff Joshua Clyde Lancaster who died in the line of duty on this date one year ago.

When one law enforcement officer falls, we all stumble for a while, but we will carry on.

Deputy Lancaster’s sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Paul Bissonnette
Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Surrey, BC

May 29, 2004

Each day I think about the tragedy that stuck such a beautiful young couple. We were going to be neighbors, who knows maybe even friends. My heart goes out to Heather. I comend her for being so strong and brave, even though she may not show her grieve and aching inside. I hope to be just a fraction of the strong brave women she is. She is someone I pray for everyday. The loss is truley tragic.

Carrie Spencer

May 13, 2004

I would like to thank all who have wrote reflections for Josh it is comforting to hear the kind words about or to Josh there is not a day that goes by that i dont think about my brother he was a great guy my best friend someone i could talk to about anything we had so many good times working on old cars or harleys or just living life, my heart goes out to all the fallen officers and there families
p.s. Josh i cant wait to see you when i get to heaven i love you

Josh Lancaster's brother jason lancaster

March 29, 2004

Thank you Deputy Lancaster for keeping us safe from bad. God bless you.

Renny Kassel
California Citizen

January 26, 2004

Brother you will be truly missed. Another fallen hero, when will the tradegy stop? Rest in Peace and know you and your family are in my prayers.

C.O. S.Alley
MCDC

November 17, 2003

"Friends in Blue"

We have worked together for many years,
It's our voices ringing in your ears.
We try to make those long days brighter,
And hopefully, the load a little lighter.

We send you to the bar-room brawl.
And out in the rain to the nuisance call.
We worry about you day and night.
To make sure every call turns out all right.

We share your sorrows, we share your joys,
That's why we think of you as ... "Our boys."
Then why have we never said to you,
"I'm proud of you ... my friend in blue."

Dispatcher
Horn Lake Police Department

To the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Lancaster, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jamie Johnson, surviving sister of
Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Dept.

Josh, you were able to touch the lives of more than you knew. We worked through FTO and the "Cove" together. You were a friend and we were able to lean on each other during our grieving over the past two years. Brother, now we grieve for you. We will take care of Heather and the rest of your family. We will take care of each other, though we will never forget. I hope that you are at peace and you are being blessed. We all miss you and I know that I will see you again and we will sit, laugh, and remember. You have promoted to heaven. May your badge shine as a beacon to guide us and your memory make us smile. Thank you Josh, for all you are.

Deputy Lewis Pipkin
Fresno County Sheriff Department

May God grant your family a comforting peace as you transcend this earthly bound. I have no doubt that God will meet you with open arms as you go forth to patrol the streets of heaven under his command. May God bless you, your family, friends, and all of the remaining peace officers who will continue the watch here in your absence.

Concerned Military Member
USAF

My prayers are with Josh, his family and the Fresno County Sheriff's Dept. in their time of grief. I know you will be watching over all of us from the golden streets of heaven. The Fresno County Sheriff's Dept. will always be my home and my thoughts are with you today and always! Rest in Peace Josh.

Former Reserve Deputy
Fresno County Sheriff's Dept.

Thank you Deputy Lancaster for your devotion to your profession. You will be remembered by all of us still out there trying to make a difference. From reading all of these memorials it is so sad, for your wife, and fellow officers. I pray for her to have the strength and will she needs to carry on. Her memories will make her smile in quiet moments.

KY Peace Officer
Isaiah 40:31

You were taken way to soon. My prayers with you and to your family.

Ofc. Ryan Snider
Spokane Police Department (WA)

To the family, friends, and deputys of the Fresno County Sheriff's dept. it is with deep reget that I leave this message. I come on here day after day and hope that we have not lost another brother. Tommorow we will all put on our dress uniforms and remember yet another fine deputy from the Fresno County. I pray that this young officers family knows that his death is for a cause, and that he will live on in the rest of us who continue to put the badge on our chests.
Josh, Rest easy brother for your time here is done. Watch over all of us that carry on in the central valley.

Officer
Visalia Police Dept.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow deputies of Deputy Lancaster.

Rest in peace my friend in the knowledge that those of us left behind will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Anonymous

Thank you for your dedication and service, you will not be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to your family, friends and co-workers. Rest easy brother, we have the watch now. God bless.

Officer S.W. Harrell
Richmond, VA Police Department

Rest in peace brother.......May the ruthless criminal responsible for this murder be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. Your service to you community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you and the survivors of your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

To the family and friends of Deputy Lancaster:

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure that in his life that sadly ended much too soon he must have touched so many lives that you will never know of, and you were truly blessed to have this hero in your lives. This is such a tragedy and I hope that you can come together to support each other and keep his memory alive. God bless you all!

Anonymous
Mountain View, CO

Rest in peace brother in blue.
The watch is ours now.

God bless your family.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

Over time, people will forget our names...
Over time, people will forget what we said...
Over time, people will forget what we did...
But over time they will never forget how we made them feel...

Rest in peace brother and watch from heaven above as we pick up where you left off.

Corr. Off. I Robin Dahlen
Sonoma County Sheriff's Department

The loss of such a vibrant young man as Josh, along with losing Erik and Dennis in the last 21 months, these are all tragedies that are just so hard to accept.
These deputies raised the standard for all to aspire to... doing what they loved to do, being fine men, great deputies, and good friends. All are sorely missed.
Many prayers go to Heather and Josh's family, friends, and Josh's extended family at the Fresno County Sheriff's Department. Never, Ever, Forget.

Anonymous