Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Corporal Mark David Jones

Hardeeville Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, February 27, 2005

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Reflections for Corporal Mark David Jones

Happy Anniversary, Mark. Seventeen years ago today vowed to spend the rest of our lives together. We never dreamed that our time together would end so soon. I love you and miss you more than ever.

Your will alway be forever in my heart.

Deanna

September 30, 2012

Hello Mark, I just wanted to let you know i was thinking about you but that is nothing new i do that daily. I am listening to the radio and of course one of the many songs you sang came on and all i could do was smile.. You really brought a lot of joy and happiness to my life.. I thank the LORD daily for letting us meet and spend the times we did together. We had some really good times I cant think of any that was bad but i can say some were better than others...I just wish you were still here so we could be laughing and joking like we always did.. Everytime i walk past your picture hanging up in my living room i just smile.. I know that i will see you again one day. Just going through life without you is hard. You really meant and still mean a lot to me.. That special place in my heart that I marked just for you no one will be able to touch.. Please keep watching over us as i know you do everyday.. I will write again soon. love and miss you so much

your friend always and 4 ever
missing you so much from Georgia- Louisiana

September 6, 2012

Mark,

Another bitter sweet day. Our baby girl is 16. I wish you could see her growing into such a beautiful young lady. She is like you in so many ways. I miss you so much today and every day.

You will be forever in my heart.

I love you.

Deanna

August 16, 2012

Dear Mark,
I love and really miss you.

Love, Dad

Mark Jones
Father

August 2, 2012

I still vividly recall the moment I got the news: where I was, why I was doing and how life came to a sudden halt. Suddenly nothing was more important than going to see you and be with the HPD family.

From your untimely passing I've learned to do my best to ensure that my loved ones know how I feel about them and to not waste a day; to live life now.

Thank you for your friendship and the times we had together both good and bad.

Love you Mark.

Bill Hunnell
served with Mark at HPD

June 15, 2012

Never forgotten brother. Never.

Bill Hunnell
served with Mark

June 15, 2012

Thinking of you and your family on this seventh anniversary of your tragic death. I am sure you have been missed every minute by those that love you. I share your parents' anguish in losing a beloved child which surely has to be life's greatest sorrow. Tour family remains in my heart's embrace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 27, 2012

Mark,

Drove from Beaufort down to Rincon to pick up Ryan & Emily yesterday. I couldn't hold back the tears as we started heading down 95. The pain is still the same as it was 7 years ago. I think I will stop by a Whiskey Hotel for some good chow and put on some Kuntry music in your honor. I love and miss you brother.

Sean

Rsv. Officer S. O'Neill, 1stSgt USMC Ret
Ridgeland PD

February 27, 2012

Mark, I knew from the moment I first saw you that there was something different, something special about you. You stood out from everyone around you. Some people are born for a special reason, I believe that you are one of them. You were only here with us for a short time, but you affected so many lives. You brought joy to everyone you met.

Thank you for teaching me how to love and to live life to the fullest. I know you are still watching over us. I never would have gotten through this if it wasn't for you. I still get strength from our love. Our time together was over too soon, but I am thankful for every minute of it.

I will love you and miss you always. You are forever in my heart and part of me.

Deanna
Wife

February 27, 2012

Hello Son, Well here it is the eve of the 7th anniversary of your death. Your Dad and I are in Beaufort, we went to Deanna's house earlier to see the girls. Kayla and Taylor are doing fine, turning into fine young women. I know from speaking with Jordan that he is a wonderful young man. You would be very proud of your children, so sad that you can't be here to see how they are turning out.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you so very much. This grieving thing never really gets any easier. As I've said many times before, this hole in my heart is still very painful, the edges are a tad bit smoother in places.
We will be going to Hardeeville tomorrow to see your bench and your picture. We will also be going to the cemetery to visit your grave site tomorrow. I know it will be as difficult as ever, just seeing your name on the stone--makes everything so much more real.
Tomorrow night we are going to have dinner with Neil, Marcella, Deanna, Dave, and the girls. It will be nice to see Neil--your brother from another mother!!! Well I am getting a little wordy here, so I will close with-- I love you and miss you more than imaginable.
All my love,
Mom

Darlene Jones
Mom

February 26, 2012

Hello Mark, just wanted to let you know i was thinking of you but thats an everyday thing for me. I really miss you so much i just wanted to let you know i will be going in the hospital for open heart surgery wednesday I know you will be watching over me while I am going through this... I will be coming to see you after i get back on my feet... Please continue to keep watch over your family and me and my family.... i will write again soon.... love you always

missing you so much
you always in my heart.. georgia-louisiana

January 12, 2012

Well, here it is Christmas Eve. I am at work and thinking about you as usual. I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas. Another Christmas without you--still doesn't seem possible. This just doesn't get any easier.
I know that you are at peace and I am thankful for that. I love you so very much and miss you so much more than I ever thought possible. You will forever be in my heart, my special first born son. Keep watch over us.
All my love,
Mom

Darlene Jones
Mom

December 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving, Mark. Once again the holidays are upon us. I have spent the morning thinking of you as usual. This time of year is harder on us all though. I love you and miss you.

You are forever in my heart and will always be a part of me.

Love you always.

Deanna
Surviving spouse

November 24, 2011

Dear Mark David,
I couldn't say it any better than what Mom posted on your page, so I'll just wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Always thinking and missing you.
Love Dad.

Mark Jones
Father

November 24, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Mark David, As usual you will be greatly missed over the holiday. These next few months are the hardest to get through. I only wish that we could still be making memories with you instead of remembering when. I love and miss you more than you could imagine.
Love, Mom

Darlene Jones
Mom

November 24, 2011

Hey Mark, It's been yet another long while since I left a message. Sorry for that. Been through alot so been busy. But I always think about you. Specially when I'm in the area where I use to work. I miss how entertaining you were. You always made a day at work not so boring. It hurt alot when I heard what happened. Especially since that time I saw you as I was closing up while you driving up to make sure closed up safely, would have been the last. I hate it. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in case I don't make it on here to say it again. Prayers and thoughts to your family as I know it's hard on them during the holidays. I know how they feel. Specially since my dad died in 98 and now my mom this year. So I am wishing them a Happy Holidays as well and remember he's always here with us in spirit. Watching over us. Bless you all.
Your friend from GA and SC

Tiffany aka Onyx

November 16, 2011

Hey Mark wanted to stop by and say Thank you for serving our Country.... You always talked about your time in the Marines you were very proud of what you did... I miss you so much I cant begin to tell you how much. It is getting worse because of the holidays coming up. You loved to sing Christmas carols and even changing the song alittle..You would keep me laughing for hours and if that was not enough you would call me on my cell and sing some more.. I still think about the time you called me on my birthday at 5am none the less to sing even though you knew you would see me you said you wanted to be the first and that you were... Then you made sure you were at my job when I got there and sang on your loud speaker.. That was so sweet but funny you had me laughing at you all day.. But that was a great birthday gift.... Well my birthday is next month and I wish you could do it again but I know you will sing from Heaven.. I miss you so much and I really miss our good times we had but I do hold them times close to my heart and cherious ever second of them... Please keep watching over us as I knoiw you do daily.... Love and miss you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

missing you so much
your friend always from Georgia-Louisiana

November 12, 2011

Mark,

Thinking of you brother! I always think about our B-days so close together. I miss you!

Sean

1stSgt Sean O'Neill USMC Ret.
Reserve Officer Ridgeland PD

October 30, 2011

Hey Buddy, Sorry I didn't get a chance to go online on Friday to wish you a Happy Birthday, but I was thinking about you that day more than most others. I remember so well the day you were born. Being the mother to you and your brothers has been by far my best job. Just wish I had you back again. Oh to turn back the years--I would stop time somewhere around 1983. Well, anyway Happy Belated Birthday to my #1 son. Ray had a beer with you Friday night!! I love and miss you.
Mom

Darlene Jones
mother

October 9, 2011

HEY MARK I JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY...YOU WERE ON MY MIND BUT THATS NOTHING KNEW THAT IS A EVERYDAY THING.. I WISH YOU WERE HERE SO I COULD TELL YOU FACE TO FACE. NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT YOU ARE NOT ON MY MIND.. ME AND THE GIRLS TALK ABOUT YOU OFTEN.. THE YOUNGEST ONE STILL TALKS ABOUT THAT DOG YOU GOT FOR WORK AND YOU WOULD BRING HIM TO SEE US WHEN I WAS AT WORK. SHE ALWAYS LOVED TO SEE HIM AND YOU OF COURSE. I LOVED OUR TIMES WE TALKED AND LAUGHED AND I MISS THOSE DAYS SO MUCH. IF I WAS IN A BAD MOOD ALL I HAD TO DO WAS CALL YOU I WOULD NOT BE FOR LONG. I COULD COUNT ON YOU TO CHEER ME UP AND MAKE ME SMILE DAILY. IT DIDNT MATTER IF YOU WERE WORKING OR NOT YOU CAME BY TO SEE ME. I COULD NEVERE THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THOSE GREAT TIMES AND I CHERIOUS THOSE DAYS DAILY. I JUST WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE I MISS YOU LIKE YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE. WELL I AM GOING FOR NOW BUT I WILL WRITE YOU AGAIN SOON... LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND 4 EVER

missing you so much and wishing you were
here... LOVE ALWAYS FROM GA.- LA

October 8, 2011

Happy Birthday, Mark. I love you and miss you. You are forever in my heart.

Deanna

October 7, 2011

Dear Mark David,

I would like to wish you a happy birthday (#41). It seems like just the other day, I was telling everyone that you were born. What a great day that was. I really miss sharing your birthday with you. You were way to young to leave us. I miss you so much. You are always in my heart. Once again HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mark David!!!!

Love Always,
Dad

Mark Jones
Father

October 7, 2011

HEY MARK, I JUST WANTED TO DROP YOU A FEW LINES TO LET YOU KNOW I WAS THINKING OF YOU. BUT THAT IS NOTHING NEW I DO THAT ALL THE TIME. I WILL COMING BACK TO BEAUFORT THE END IF JULY. I WILL COME VISIT YOU THEN. IT IS VERY HARD COMING UP THE INTERSTATE AND SEEING YOUR NAME ON THAT SIGN, AND ITS EVEN HARDER THAN THAT COMING TO YOUR GRAVE. I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO HAVE YOU BACK WITH US. I THINK OF ALL OF OUR GREAT TIMES WE HAD AND I REALLY MISS THEM. I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO HEARING YOUR VOICE AND SEEING YOU DAILY. MAN I MISS THOSE DAYS LIKE YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE.BUT I DO THANK THE LORD DAILY FOR ALL THE DAYS I HAD WITH YOU AND THE MEMORIES I HAVE OF YOU. I LOOK AT YOUR PICTURES HANGING ON MY WALL AND BY MY T.V OF YOU AND ALWAYS TEAR UP IT IS NOTT THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I ASK THE WHY EVERYDAY BUT I KNOW YOU ENJOYED YOUR JOB AND YOU WERE THE BEST OFFICER AROUND THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE YOU.....WELL I WILL RIGHT LATER BUT REMEMBER I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH... KEEP WATCHING OVER US AS I KNOW YOU DO DAILY. WITH LOTS OF LOVE ALWAYS AND 4 EVER

your friend always and 4 ever
loving and missing you from Georgia-Louisiana

July 9, 2011

Hi Mark David, Just thought I would drop you a quick line. Wanted to wish you a Happy Father's Day. Also wanted to let you know that Matt and Max are coming to visit Dad and me, he should be here in about an hour or so. Also, Jordan will be graduating from High School on Tuesday. It is really hard to believe he is that old. Saw a recent picture of him on Facebook--wow--he looks just like you. He sure is a fine young man. Tracy did a really good job with him, you would be so proud of him.
Well, better go. I miss you so very much. I still wish I would go to sleep and wake up to find out that this has all been a dream. But I know that will never happen. Keep watch over us. I love you.
Mom

Darlene Jones
Mom

June 18, 2011

I've been thinking about you a lot lately and I just want you to know how much I love and miss you. I know its been awhile since I last posted and I'm sorry about that but its a bit hard for me. I'm still not sure why you had to go so soon but everything happens for a reason, right? Whatever the reason was I guess I'll never know. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and I'm still hoping to wake up one day to find out that this has all been some kind of sick dream. As of yet, no such luck. I love and miss you more than you know.

~Anonymous<3

Anonymous

May 20, 2011

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