Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hi Mark, Just thought I would send you a little message. I have been thinking about you a lot lately. Can you believe that Jordan is 17 today---wow!!! He is a great young man. You would be proud of him. He is really into music. He sure looks alot like you. I only wish you could have known him. Well, just wanted to say hello. Sure do miss you.
Love,
Mom

Darlene Jones
mother

November 4, 2009

Happy Birthday Mark,

Today you would have been 39. It still doesn't seem real that you were taken from us at such a young age. I have been thinking about your parents all day. As hard as today was for me, I can't imagine what it must be like for them.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you, as I do everyday. I love you and miss you.

Love,

Deanna

Wife of Cpl. Mark Jones

October 7, 2009

Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. Wow-you would be 39 today. I remember when Deanna put that birthday thing in the Beaufort paper-the picture of you on your 1st birthday-wishing you a happy 30th birthday. We sure do miss you. I still find this all so surreal. Well-enjoy your birthday in heaven. We are thinking about you. I love and miss you more than anything.
Love,
Mom

Darlene Jones
mother

October 7, 2009

Mark,

Today we should have celebrated our 14th anniversary. It still hard to believe you are not here.

I remember how flustered (and embarassed)you used to get when I gave you flowers. Now that is all I can do. Once again,instead of celebrating I left flowers at the cemetary.

I went to see you yesterday because I had to work today. It was so hard to concentrate, it's all I thought of all day. I can still see the look on your face when we said our vows. You made me feel like you were the luckiest man alive.

I am so glad that I was able to share my life with you, even for such a short time. I would not change it for anything. Thank you for teaching me what is really important in life and for showing me how to live and not just exsist. I never would have gotten through this nightmare if it weren't for you. I still draw on your strength everyday.

I love you and miss you.

Deanna

Wife of Cpl. Jones

September 30, 2009

Mark,

Just sitting here with Ryan and wanted to show him who his uncle Mark. I sure do miss you brother. It doesn't look like I am going to have a chance to go hunting this year. Was hoping to get out in the woods and get at least an 8 pointer for ya. I have to head back over to the sandbox again, I know you will be watching over me. It is still hard to accept that you we're taken away from us, I love and miss you.

Sean

1stSgt O'Neill
USMC

September 16, 2009

Dear Mark David,

I was looking at your page today as I do everyday. I sure do miss you! Taylor is here visiting your mother and me. She sure is a great kid. She is turning into such a fine young girl, You would be so proud of her. Today mom took Taylor to kids camp(COPS) so I'm alone for the week. When they get back we'll do some of the things she likes to do. I just wish that you were here to do them with us. It is still hard for me to leave a reflection. At times I feel that what happened is just a bad dream and I would wake up and you would be there with that big smile. Then the realization sets in again. I love and miss you with all my heart. Please watch over your family and your brothers in blue, and my you rest in peace knowing that you are always in our thoughts and that we love you. Love Dad,

Mark Jones
Father

July 27, 2009

Hi Mark:

I saw your oldest daughter two times the past two months and made me really think about you. I know in my heart you are doing well and I miss you very much. You are my idol in Law Enforcement and I hope to make you proud.

Harry German
Hardeeville Police Department

July 5, 2009

Happy Father's Day Mark,

I am going to keep this short today because this is one of the hardest days of the year for me. You were such a wonderful father. I can't help but think of all of the things you have missed.

The kids and I miss you so much. We think about you everyday. I know you are still watching over all of us.

I love you and miss you.

Deanna

Wife of Cpl Mark Jones

June 21, 2009

HI MARK I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU AS ALWAYS. I AM HAVING ANOTHER KNEE SURGERY FRIDAY MAY 8TH AND I WANTED TO STOP AND LET YOU KNOW I WAS THINKNG OF YOU SINCE IT IS GOING TO BE A LITTLE WHILE BEFORE I CAN WRITE YOU AGAIN. I HOPE YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU MEANT TO ME AND YOU WILL ALWAYS MEAN A LOT TO ME. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I STILL CAN NOT BELIEVE YOU WERE TAKING FROM US SO SOON. THE TIMES WE HAD MEAN SO MUCH TO ME. YOUR JOKES, YOU SINGING, AND EVEN MAKKING FUN OF PEOPLE AN THEY DID NOT EVEN KNOW YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT THEM AND THEY WERE LAUGHING AND THE FUNNY THING IS YOU AND I WERE LAUGHING AT THEM. YOU MY BE GONE BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. JUST PLEASE CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US AS I KNOW YOU ALWAYS DO.. I WILL WRITE YOU LATER BUDDY.. I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.... LOVE ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND FROM GEORGIA

missing you so much from georgia
your still# 1 to me

May 8, 2009

Hey Buddy, Well here it is, your Dad's and my 39th wedding anniversary. It doesn't seem possible to have to spend another special day without the one who started it.
I think of you everyday, but more so on special days. I have so many wonderful memories of you, I only wish we could be making more. I miss you so very much. Keep watch over us from above. Love forever and always, Mom

Darlene Jones/Mom

April 17, 2009

hey uncle mark
i have been okay i hope the same for you i am finally glad that i have made it through basic training i am working on being an MP but its ot as bad as i thought it was but just letting you knw that i love and miss you and tell the wife and kids i love them
josh

lance corporal joshua carroll
united states marine corp

April 8, 2009

I was just stopping by to let you know i was thinking of you as always.....I would do any thing to have you back with all of us i miss you so much and it is not getting easier but i will do as i promised and hold on to our memories that is what gets me threw every day......Love you always rest in peace my DEAR FRIEND

your friend always and 4- ever
i Love and miss you so very much!!!!!!!

April 4, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones, friends and fellow officers during this time of remembrance. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 3, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 4th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to our country as a Marine and to your community as a police officer. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer. He was also your brother in green as well as in blue.

To Mark David's Mom: I share your anquish in losing a beloved child which I believe is life's greatest sorrow. Time never diminishes a mother's love. You are in my heart's embrace today. May God grant solace to you and Mark David's other loved ones. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest In Peace,Mark David. You are so handsome in your picture. I am sorry you were robbed of your life at such a young age.

Phyllis Loya
mother of Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

February 27, 2009

Mark,

I can't believe it has been four years. It just doesn't seem possible. I miss you so much.

The girls are doing great. They are growing up so quickly. Kayla is in college and Taylor is in 7th grade. I can't help but wonder how different they would be if you were still here. Taylor is like you in so many ways. Her true personality has not changed as much as the rest of us. She is so proud to be your daughter and loves the fact that she is so much like you. I love to watch her dancing around the house, goofing off and being silly. She is always saying "in this family this is normal". You would have had so much fun with them. Kayla is doing well also. I see the most change in her. She is not as open, friendly and sweet as she used to be. She tries to make people think she's tough and that nothing bothers her. It seems like she hides her true feelings inside.

As for me, I am doing ok. Not a day goes by that I don't think about how our lives should have been. I would give anything to change what happened four years ago. I will never be the person I was with you again. I am a better person for having shared my life with you. I think about the things I learned from you all the time.

I love you and miss you more than ever. Please keep watching over our family. We still need you.

Love,

Deanna
Wife of Cpl. Jones

February 27, 2009

ON THIS THE ANNIVERSARY OF EOW, IT IS MY HONOR TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THIS BRAVE YOUNG MAN. WHEN A FELLOW OFFICER NEEDS HELP, WE TEND TO DRIVE FASTER AND TAKE MORE CHANCES. I KNOW THAT FACT DOESN'T EASE THE PAIN THAT COMES FROM SUCH A TRAGEDY. HIS FAMILY (AND DEPARTMENT) SHOULD TAKE SOME COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE GAVE HIS LIFE TRYING TO HELP A FRIEND AND THERE IS NOT A MORE NOBLE WAY TO DIE. REST IN PEACE SON, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

INV HAROLD HUTCHISON (RETIRED)
HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA POLICE DEPT

February 27, 2009

HI MARK WELL HERE IT IS 4 YEARS SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE. ITS SO HARD TO BELIEVE. I MISS YOU SO MUCH I CAN'T BELIEVE HARDEEVILLE IS NOT HAVING YOU A MEMORIAL SERVICE THIS YEAR. I THINK THAT IS A SHAME.YOU MEANT SO MUCH TO SO MANY PEOPLE AND YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE DOING WHAT YOU LOVED TO DO.YOU WERE THE ONLY OFFICER TO DIE IN THE LINE OF DUTY THERE IN HARDEEVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA AND THEY ARE NOT DOING WHAT THEY DID FOR YOU LAST YEAR AND THE YEARS BEFORE. WELL YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHT ALL YEAR SO THATS ALL I NEED TO KNOW. YOUR PARENTS,BROTHERS,WIFE,CHILDREN,FELLOW OFFICERS, AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS SHOULD BE ABLE TO REMEBER YOU AT A MEMORIAL SERVICE FROM YOUR CITY YOU GAVE YOUR LIFE FOR.I AM GOING TO WRITE THE CITY AND LET THEM KNOW MY FEELINGS AND THOUGHTS ABOUT THAT. I WILL BE OVER THERE TO VISIT YOU SOON AND BRING YOU FLOWERS. THATS SOMETHING THAT BOTHERS ME BUT THAT IS THE ONLY WAY I GET TO VISIT YOU. I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOUR FAMILY ALL THE TIME BECAUSE I KNOW WHAT THERE ARE GOING THROUGH. I KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS YOU AND WE WERE JUST REALLY GREAT FRIENDS. YOU WERE THE BEST FRIEND I COULD HAVE ASKED FOR. WELL I AM GOING TO GO FOR NOW BUT I WILL WRITE LATER... I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH I CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH, BUT KNOW ITS A WHOLE LOT...... YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS AND 4 EVER. YOUR FRIEND FROM GA.....

YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS AND 4 EVER
I MISS YOU SO MUCH BUDDY!!! I LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHERALWAYS!!!!!

February 27, 2009

Hello Mark David, Well here it is just a few days from the anniversary of your death. I can't believe it has been four years. Your Dad and I will be leaving in the morning to drive to Beaufort. We are anxious to see the girls and Deanna. Of course we will visit you at the cemetary, not where I really like to visit, but it's all I have. I am a little disappointed that the City of Hardeeville isn't having a memorial service for you, but your Dad and I will memorialize you in our own little service. We are planning to go to Hardeeville and try to get to meet the new Chief. And of course while we are there we will go into City Hall and look at your picture and then sit on your bench outside. This is such a hard time for both your Dad and I. We miss you so very much, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. When I drive past the CRST offices, I remember you driving cross country to visit us after you delivered your cargo. So many memories, I am thankful that I have those memories. Well, I need to finish packing so I will close for now. I love and miss you more than anyone could ever imagine.
Love,
Mom

Darlene Jones
Mother

February 24, 2009

HEY UNCLE MARK
THIS IS JOSH JUST WRITING TO TELL YOU THAT I GOT PROMOTED AND PROTECTING MY COUNTRY WAS FUN WHEN I GOT OUT OF BOOT CAMP I GOT IN TROUBLE BECAUSE I TOLD AND 1ST. SGT THAT I KNEW AN EX-MARINE AND HE DROPPED ME WHEN I FINISHED I ASKED WHY DID HE DO THAT AND HE SAID "WE DONT MAKE EX MARINES WE MAKE MARINES" SO I NOW UNDERSTAND THE TRUE MEANING OF BEING A MARINE LOVE YOU MAN AND TALK TO YOU LATER

lance Cpl. joshua Carroll
USMC

February 24, 2009

HI MARK JUST WANTED TO DROP YOU A FEW LINES.IT IS SO HARD TO BELIEVE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS. I WAS GOING THREW MY PHONE THE OTHER DAY AND REALIZED I STILL HAD YOUR CELL NUMBER IN MY PHONE. I STILL CANT BRING IT TO MYSELF TO DELETE YOU OUT OF MY PHONE. I HAVE WENT TO DO IT SO MANY TIMES BUT I CANT. SO IT WILL JUST HAVE TO STAY THERE. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND REALLY MISSED THE TIMES WE HAD. YOU MADE ME LAUGH SO MUCH MY STOMACH STILL HURTS. YOU WERE SUCH A JOY TO BE AROUND. I HAVE THANKED THE LORD SO MUCH FOR LETTING US CROSS PATHS AND BECOMING SUCH GOOD FRIENDS AS WE WERE. I GOT TO THINKING ABOUT THE JOKES YOU TOLD ME AND TRICKS YOU PLAYED ON ME. I TOLD YOU I WOULD GET YOU BACK THEN THAT DAY I SEEN YOU AND YOU CAME TO THE STORE AS YOU ALWAYS DID WHEN I WAS WORKING AND I GOT YOU WITH THAT SHOCK LIGHTER. OH MY GOSH I THOUGHT YOU WERE GOING TO PUT A HOLE IN THAT PATROL CARS FLOOR BOARD WHEN YOU THREW IT. ALL YOU AND I COULD DO WAS LAUGH.AND YOU EVEN KEEP IT SO YOU COULD GET OTHERS...WHEN I SEE THEM LIGHTER NOW I JUST SMILE AND THINK OF YOU. WE HAD SO MANY GOOD DAYS. I WOULD DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO HAVE THEM DAYS BACK...BUT I KNOW I CANT SO I WILL JUST HOLD ON TO MY MEMORIES I HAVE OF YOU. THANKS MARK BECAUSE I HAVE SO MANY OF THEM.......YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!

YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS AND 4 EVER
I MISS YOU MORE AND MORE!!!!!

February 23, 2009

Hi Mark,
This is the 1st time Ihave left you a message but you are always on my mind. Everytime I see a butterfly I say "there goes Mark" Your Mom & Dad are going to come by after they visit in Beaufort and Florida. I'm looking forward to seeing them. I look at your picture of you & Scotty, you got himwearing those fancy pants that were hard to iron. Gotta go, it's time to get Luke. I miss you, you always said Hi Aunt Cindy. Always knew my voice.

Cindy Miller
Aunt

February 18, 2009

What up Mark just a reminder you can remove the count down from your phone. Love you and miss you. Happy Hunting

Anonymous

February 17, 2009

HI MARK JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I WAS THINKING OF YOU AS ALWAYS AND MISSING YOU MORE AND MORE LOVE YA ALWAYS

your friend always and 4 ever
missing you more and more

January 21, 2009

The day is coming up again soon my friend. As it gets closer it seems my mind drifts towards you and wonders how you're doing - immediately followed by 'Perfect' - which reminds me of where you are and how you must be doing absolutely wonderfully where you are.

I see your wife and the girls every now and then. Your oldest has grown and matured into a beautiful person, your youngest is growing and maturing and still has that winning smile. The wife is doing well, I've seen her smile again. They all miss you terribly.

We ALL miss you. I finally got to see your memorial sign on I-95. I initially thought how nice it would be to see it, but each time I do I kinda cringe. NEVER wanted to see your name in that way. Though it is a fitting tribute to you after all I-95 was your highway.

Bill Hunnell
Friend

January 5, 2009

Mark,

Seems like yesterday I was talking to you on the phone from Afghanistan during Christmas of 04. Making sure you got my email to read to all the guys at PD during the Christmas party. I know the holidays are a hard time for all that know and love you as you were always full of holiday spirit. Just thinking of you and the time we shared.

Sean

1stSgt O'Neill
USMC

December 29, 2008