Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

TO THE JONES FAMILY AND THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO YOU.MY BROTHER WAS A NEW JERSEY STATE TROOPER WHO LOST HIS LIFE EARLIER THIS YEAR. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

ANDREA LOMAS

May 10, 2004

Rest in Peace your tour of duty is over. May you watch over all officers and keep them safe for now you are a angel in the sky. Your family will be in my thoughs & prayers.

Stefanie LEO wife

May 10, 2004

Rest in Peace my brother.

May 10, 2004

My heart sunk learning of the death of Trooper First Class Anthony Jones. My sincere sympathies go to the family of Trooper 1/C Anthony Jones, to the fellow Troopers at Barrack “Q” and to the family of the Maryland State Police.

I had an opportunity to meet Trooper First Class Anthony Jones in the summer of 2002. I rode with him for several hours covering the freeways near College Park. As a fellow State Police Officer, I was encouraged to complete a ride along with him. Trooper Jones was an excellent mentor and was a great Trooper. He spoke so highly of the job and organization. He was very proud to retire from the military and then join the Maryland State Police for a second career. He loved his job every minute he was on duty, the only better thing he could ever think of doing, was doing the same job as a Motorcycle Trooper with Maryland State Police motorcycle unit. He was proud of his family, his accomplishments, and the Maryland State Police.

My condolences go to the wife and children of Trooper First Class Anthony Jones. I’ll never forget his bravery, courage and loyalty Trooper First Class Jones #1875 portrayed, May you rest in peace and protect us from above.

God Bless

Special Agent M. Ludwick
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation

May 10, 2004

To the Family & Friends of Trooper Anthony Jones. I'm so sorry to hear of the horrible loss. My thought and prayers are with you. My husband, a police officer for Virginia Beach is currently riding in the Unity Tour for his Fallen Brothers. I will be in DC when he arrives. My husband will hold a candle for Fallen Officer, Rod Pocceschi. I will hold a candle at the vigil for the missing piece of your heart, Anthony.

Marita
Wife of Virginia Beach Police Officer

May 10, 2004

Sorry to the family & dept for their loss.

Officer K. E. Phelps #110
Clayton State University Police Dept Morrow, GA

May 10, 2004

May God bless Trooper Jones,his family and the MSP.My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.Your service to the state of Maryland and your sacrefice will not be forgotten.Rest in peace brother.

Texas Peace Officer
University of Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy Class 89

May 10, 2004

Trooper First Class Anthony Jones

"The Final Inspection"

The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unk.
God Bless! Always in our thoughts and prayers.

Bryan Johnson
US Air Force

May 10, 2004

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Trooper First Class Jones and to all the members of the Maryland State Police. God bless you all...

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

May 10, 2004

Rest in Peace brother. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten

Special Agent
Virginia State Police

May 10, 2004

Tony,I spoke with you from time to time at College Park. You were a dedicated and motivated Trooper always willing to help others to get the job done. You will be sorely missed. You and your family will always be in our prayers.

Cpl Chad Gainey
Md State Police

May 10, 2004

It is with great sadness and profound sorrow that I send my condolences to the fine members of the Maryland State Police abd to the family of Trooper Jones. In Januray 2000, I had occaison to serve with a large contingent of the the Maryland State Police who came to serve for the inauguration. I was greatly impressed by their professionalism, appearance and demeanor. Further, I live in Maryland and appreciate Trooper Jones's service and his obvious dedication to the citizen's of Maryland. Respectfully, Nicholas Breul MPDC

Sergeant Nicholas T. Breul
Metropolitan Police Department

May 10, 2004

My condolences to the family and brother/sister Troopers of Trooper Anthony Jones. May the memory of your bravery, heroism and sacrifice remain forever.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

May 10, 2004

To Trooper Jones family, friends, and the Maryland State Police. You have lost a beautiful soul, but heaven has one more shining star. Our thoughts and prays are with you all. Thanks Trooper Jones for all you have done for your brothers and sisters; God bless you and may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, MD

May 10, 2004

It hurts so much more when it's this close to home. Tony and I worked the same group from the time he graduated the academy until the time I left the job in January. I never had to worry about anything when we were working because he was always right there to back me up, even before I asked. He was a man that took great pride in his work and went out of his way to help so that our jobs would be easier, even if it meant his was more difficult. Tony was an incredible husband and father. I've met his daughters on several occasions and could honestly see how much love was in their family. His family will be constantly in my prayers.
Tony, you will be missed but I will never forget you. God bless you and rest in peace.

Former TFC Damon B. McFarland
Maryland State Police

May 10, 2004

As I sit here remembering TFC Jones, I recall the smile that rarely left his face, I recall never hearing words of anger or ill words of another, he spoke of his family often, he always offered to help others complete assignments without regard to his own. These are just a few things to define his character. He was truly in a class of very few. TFC Jones was not only an excellent Trooper, he was a wonderful person, a angel sent from above to teach us all a thing or two about ourselves. My heart and prayers shall be with your family as they grieve your loss. God Bless you TFC JONES and thank you for the things you never realized you taught me.

TFC Michele Michaelides
Maryland State Police

May 10, 2004

Brother Jones, You are true American hero. You served your country, and state with distinction...May God keep you safe in eternal heaven and watch over your family.

Lt. James Pianowski
Baltimore County Police

May 10, 2004

Trooper Jones, I am saddend by this tragic event and my heart goes out to you and your family. You will be missed but never forgotten. May you rest in peace. @->--

Cpl. James Sandacz
P.G. County Police

May 10, 2004

Rest in peace Trooper First Class Anthony Jones.

Lt Thomas Drury
Clare City P.D. Clare, Mich.

May 10, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Trooper Jones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

SSgt. Rod Phillips
Florida DOT Motor Carrier Compliance

May 10, 2004

You served your country in many ways. We can never thank you enough. Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

SSG William Hudspeth
FT Military Police

May 10, 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.

Today, May 10, 2004 we dedicated the shift to the memory of Trooper First Class Anthony Jones who died in the line of duty just yesterday.

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

Trooper Jones’ sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

May 10, 2004

My heart aches for the family of Officer Jones. May GOD bless you and watch over you at this horrible time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Rest in peace, Officer Jones.
Shirley Roberts- Aunt of Fallen Officer John Logan E.O.W. March 14, 2004

Shirley Roberts

May 10, 2004

TROOPER JONES MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE FOR YOU WHERE A WONERFUL PERSON ALWAYS HELPING

PO. R JEFFREY LANUZA (RET)
PGPD

May 10, 2004

Dear Jones Family and Friends,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. Please take some comfort in two verses froom the Bible: "Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted." Matt. 5:4 and "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the Children of God." Matt. 5:9. God Bless.

Ofc. Mike Snyder
Coral SPrings PD, Florida

May 10, 2004