Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

daddy
i miss you so much.iwas up awake and crying. it has been over a year now and it seems to be getting harder. i couldnt believe that you were gone. i still dont want to see reality but i guess i have to.Remington is still watching out the window waiting for you to come home but you never do.i cant think of anything else in the world that i want more!!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Taylor daughter of CPL Mark Jones

March 6, 2006

Dear Mark, All that has been done in your honor came from our hearts, I appreciated the opportunity to comfort your family with the tasks I was asked to complete. All of the hours and days spent putting things together were well worth the effort. I was scared that I would not be able to handle the tasks, in fact I was terrified, you gave me the courage and strength to adapt and overcome those fears. With Brotherly Love, Richard Keefner.
P.S. You will never be forgotten.

SSgt. Rick Keefner
Hardeeville PD

March 3, 2006

Mark-It seems like it was just yesterday that I talked with you on the phone. I sill find it hard to beleive what happened. I still find myself going to the phone to call you and then realizing that your gone, and not there to answer. People have been kind, but unless they have experenced the loss of a child they just don't understand the pain I feel in my heart which deepens more everyday. There is however some comfort in talking with the people that you touched and there are a lot of them. I talk with you every day in my prayers and ask that you watch over family and friends and your brothers in blue. You are still and always will be my hero, my buddy, and most of all my son.I love and miss you with all my heart. May God watch over you and may you rest in peace. Love Dad.

MARK D. JONES
Father of Cpl Mark Jones
E.O.W. 2/27/05

Mark D. Jones/Father

March 2, 2006

Mark,
I went to Hardeeville saturday night to see the guys and to see what all they had done for you on the anniversary of our loosing you and guess what.I totaled my mustang.I am ok but I am sending my mustang to heaven with you because I know you always talked about wanting to drive it.
It wasnt exactly the outcome I was looking for when I went ot Hardeeville but I got to see Neil and he told me about how all the guys are doing and what they had done in your memory.When Neil rolled up on my accident and saw me all he could say was "oh my god".
I still to this day miss you as much as the night I found out you were gone.
The baby will be 1 year old on St.Patricks day,she was born 2 weeks after we burried you.She is so beautiful Mark.
To Deanna and the girls............ I think of you every day......... you are forever in my prayers.I love ya'll.

Trish

February 28, 2006

It's been a year Mark since you left. It's not the same without you. On the night of your death when I came to work and found out, it was hard to believe that I just saw you couple of hours before your accident. You were a great friend and a wonderful officer. I still miss your jokes. You are with God now, and I am sure he has a plan for you even though you are gone now. I am sure you are watching over all of us now. To the family, I pay my respects to you. Best wishes for all. Including you Mark. I enjoyed knowing you for the two years I did while at work. You are greatly missed by all. Even though I am not an officer, I salute you.

Tiffany Axt
Friend of Cpl Jones

February 28, 2006

Cpl. Jones, your sacrifice is remembered and honored on this first anniversary of your passing. You will always be remembered as a hero.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

February 27, 2006

To the family and friends of Corporal Mark Jones, and most especially to Mark himself:


Today is the first anniversary of your tragic death. I know that it is a very difficult day for all those who care for you.

In reading some of the recent reflections, I see that you are a Marine. My son is also your brother in green as well as in blue, and I know you guys are watching over all of your loved ones. When I read Taylor's reflection, it brought tears to my eyes. May your wife, children, and all your family members be comforted by those who love them and by their faith.

Rest in Peace, Mark. Your memory will always be cherished and you will live on in the hearts of your loved ones.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 27, 2006

Corporal Jones, you are a hero. Rest in peace my brother in blue. May God bless you and your family.

State Constable J.L. Green
S.C. State Constable

February 27, 2006

Dear Jones family,

I just wanted to take a minute to tell you all that you were in my thoughts today. I know how difficult this is and how difficult the other holidays and special days will be, but please know that you are not alone and in the hearts of many. Always here if you need me...

In my prayers,
Valarie

Valarie Bell Wright
Daughter of Ptl. William B. Bell, EOW 11-19-02

February 27, 2006

It is hard to beleive that 1 year has passed. I was thinking about you again today and all the good times we had working together. You will always be in my heart and prayers, Love Clay Ingram

Officer Clay Ingram
Wellsville Police Ohio

February 27, 2006

Well Mark it's been a year to almost the moment that we lost you. We paid tribute to your life and honored you in a special way on Saturday. You will never be forgotten and will forever be a true hero.
Chief Hubbard made sure that you were honored in a special way and Rick worked very hard on getting it done.
There was a great turn out for the motorcycle run, eventhough it rained all day, your light was shining bright through the clouds and warmed all of our hearts with fond memories of you.
It's still so hard to believe that you are gone.
Trust me Mark you will never be forgotten.

Mike

Ssgt Michael Benton
Hardeeville P.D.

February 27, 2006

Heavenly Father,
Thank you for Police Officers.

February 27, 2006

Mark,

It's been a year since you were taken from us. It still doesn't quite seem possible. The pain is still so fresh at times it seems just like yesterday. but then again it seems like forever since I kissed you good-bye for the last time.

As I sit here, I can't help thinking about that terrible morning one year ago. I can still hear the phone ringing and Chris asking me if I was listening to the scanner. He told me that you had been in an accident and that he would let me know what hospital they were taking you to. As you know, this was the second time (remember Father'Day 2003) that he had called and said that to me. For some reason this time, instead of getting up and getting ready to go to the hospital, I got up and turned on the porch light, opened the blinds, and waited for the chief to come to the house. I didn't wan't the girls to hear the knock at the door. Somehow I knew that you were gone. A short time later, the Chief, Dan and Neil came to give me the terrible news. I went outside to meet them, still hoping I was wrong. I will never forget hearing the Chief tell me what had happened and turning around to see Kayla standing in the doorway or the Chief giving me your wedding ring. It was his way of letting me know this had really happened, you would never have taken it off yourself. Telling Taylor was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

You would be so proud of the kids and how well they are doing. They have their good days and their bad days. I have tried to reinforce for them all of the things you taught us about enjoying life. We focus and the love and laughter that you shared with us. They are finally starting to look forward to the future again even though our lives will never be the same.

I am so proud of you and what you accomplished in your life. I will be forever greatful for every thing you have given me. I realize how lucky I am to have shared a part of your life. Even with having to go through the pain your loss has brought me, I would do it all again. I learned so much about life from you. You taught me to laugh again and what love and marriage really can be. I am doing everything I can to continue to be the person you showed me how to be. I will try to make you as proud of me as I am of you. I promised you if anything happened I would continue to live my life the way you taught me and not give up the love, laughter and joy that were so important to you. I am doing everything I can to keep the promises I made to you.

Thank you again for loving me the way you did. I will love you and think of you for the rest of my life. You will forever be a part of me.

I love and miss you so very much,

Deanna

Wife of Cpl. Mark Jones
EOW 2/27/05

February 27, 2006

Mark--Well here it is a year since you left us. The worst year of my life, I miss you as much if not more today. I still cry almost daily, but some days now I can actually remember the really good times. I just keep placing one foot in front of the other to get through the days and weeks.
Yesterday Hardeeville remembered you-a bench was dedicated to you and a tree planted. They also had a "poker" run-lots of motorcyclists out in the pouring rain just for you. There was also a football game between the Police Dept and the Fire Dept. You will always be remembered by your community.
I met Joshua yesterday-what a fine young man he is-he really loved you. You touched so many lives, I don't think you ever realized what an impact you would have on people.
Your family is getting by. Taylor seems to be doing OK. Watch over her.
Rest in peace my precious son, know that you are loved and missed-especially by me. One day we will be together for eternity.
Love
Mom

Darlene Jones/Mother

February 26, 2006

Who was Mark Jones. Mark was an officer of the law. He was an husband,father, and a friend. If you had an oppertunity to know him you would know that he was the type of person who would do anything for anyone. He was a peoples person. I went to school with his two chidren Taylor and kayla. I would go to his house often. And, he always traeted me like I was his own son. He taught me many things. He showed me how to respect myslf and others. He also showed me how to be a man. Unfortnately during the time of his untimely death I had moved out of state and was unable to pay my last respects. So everyday I have to remind myself that it is not that i didnt get to say goodbye that counts it is the honor of having met such a wonderful person during my lifetime.
WE ALL LOVE YOU MARK JONES SEE YOU SOON!!!!

JOSHUA CARROLL

February 25, 2006

Dear Mark,

Not a day goes by that I don’t think about all the times we shared together. It seems like yesterday that we were riding together and talking about what life has to offer. Tragically yours was taken from us far too soon, but your memory still and always will live on. I considered you a best of friends, but most of all a brother as well. You were always there if I needed help or to just talk to if something that was bothering me. As for anyone that had the pleasure of meeting or knowing you personally will agree with me when I say it was truly an honor. So for now, Rest in Peace, and I shall see you in the near future.

Thomas J Hubbard

February 21, 2006

Dear Mark,
I can't believe that in 11 days it will be a year since you left us. You are thought of and remembered everyday. It still feels like yesterday that you and I talked for two hours in the Food Lion parking lot on Ladys Island. I treasure all the memories and good times that we have shared. You are loved and respected always and forever. Please tell my Ryan I love him and miss him and give him a hug and kiss for me. I know you already looking after him and you are taking care of him and thank you from the bottom of my heart. Mark it is a pleasure and honor calling you friend. You will be with me always in thoughts and spirit. We are all blessed to have known you and to have you in our life. Love and Respect always and forever.
Rest Well My Friend knowing that you will always be remembered. Thank you for allowing me the honor and privilege of knowing you.
Gone but Never Forgotten.

wanda martin
family friend

February 16, 2006

Just wanted to let you know i was thinking of you as always. I miss you so much Mark..........rest in peace...
your friends always and forever

friends always
missing you

February 5, 2006

Mark,
Today is like every other day you are on my mind. I couldnt get much done so i decided maybe it was because i havent talk to you in a week of so. It is really hard to believe that you have been gone from us for almost a year. It is so hard to go on without you ,but i know deep down that is what you would want me to do. I think of your family alot and i pray for them as well cause i know how hard it is on me that you are gone so i know how they feel. But i know you know that you have a special place in my heart that NO ONE with ever touch. Mark you are LOVED so very much and i am trying to bring it to myself to come see you. I know you are my angel and you keep watch over me and I thank the Lord for the time we had together.REST IN PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND.
love you always and forever,

your true friend that misses you bunches
love you my dear friend

January 16, 2006

Dear Mark,
It's taken me a long time to do this, because everytime i get to this site and read all the wonderfull things thats been said about you and your family it makes me emotional.
I think about your children and wife and the pain they feel as well as my own pain of loosing such an outstanding officer a, brother!!
You set the standard with your professionalism on and off the job. You are spoken of daily and will never be forgotten.
My prayers are with all your family and friends that hurt each day that as time passes it will get easier to cope with you passing on to the other side.
I know GOD had and still has a plan for you, whatever it may be.
You are loved and missed!!!

Mike

SSGT M Benton
Hardeeville PD

January 16, 2006

Mark,

I have never met you directly, but I’ve had the honor of meeting your parents, Mark and Darlene, at the parents retreat last year. There is an old saying that “the seed never falls far from the tree”. I believe that this is true and therefore believe that you must have been one fine gentleman and an outstanding police officer. May God continue to bless you for your courage and service as a peace keeper.


Father of Trooper II Jessica J. Cheney, EOW 1-17-1998

January 16, 2006

DEAR MARK, I AM HONORED THAT CHIEF HAS ASKED ME TO BE INVOLVED WITH
ANNIVERSARY CEREMONIES THIS YEAR, I WILL DO MY BEST, I WISH I HAD MORE TIME TO WORK ON THIS SPECIAL AND VERY IMPORTANT PROJECT. AS THE HOLIDAY'S CAME AND WENT YOU WERE ON MY MIND AND IN MY HEART, AS WAS YOUR VERY SPECIAL FAMILY.
I MISS YOU MARK, GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP US SAFE.

SSGT. R.M.KEEFNER
HARDEEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 11, 2006

MARK,
YOU MAY BE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
I miss you.

Patricia Chance
friend of officer Jones and wife Deanna

January 11, 2006

Brother Jones,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

January 5, 2006

MERRY CHRISTMAS MARK,
Times here are not the same without you. I sit and think of you so much. I really wish you were here will all of us. You were so much fun and really brighten my day ever time i seen you which was daily. It is very hard being without you daily. I miss seeing your smiling face and your daily jokes. Mark you really left me some very good memories of you. I thought of that song you sang at Christmas time and all i could do was smile,and shake my head just like i did when you sang it.I Thank the GOOD LORD ABOVE for sending youin to my life and cherious every minute we seen each other.God bless your family during this time of the year.you were and still are loved very much.YOu are my hero and my angel. Continue to watch over us.
Can't wait until we see each other again. we will have alot to talk about and a lot of laughing to catch up on. LOVE YOU MY DEAR FRIEND

your very good friend that loves and
misses you very much

December 26, 2005