Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I was thinking of you today, Jack. I never got to meet you, but I hear MiMi and my husband speak of you often. You were best friends with Jerry Meyer and his brother (my husband Brian) Brian has told me very funny stories of stuff ya'll used to do. And that crazy John Barret! If you were as crazy as he is, I KNOW I would have liked you! Mimi carries your memorial ribbon in her car and the newspaper article of your accident. I've seen her cry so many times since your death. I can't imagine what your wife is going thru, bless her heart. I cried for you, too, Jack, but I have cried also for your wife and son. I can't imagine how it would be for me. I keep your family in my prayers.

I wish we could have shared Police Stories.....*lol* some day......
I know we will.

--melanie

Deputy Melanie Thomas-Meyer (Retired)
Charleston County Sheriff's Office - South Carolina

March 14, 2006

On the week of the first anniversary of your untimely death, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for your service, Officer Lone. May you rest in peace.

Mary Kay Balchunas
Mother of Jay Balchunas, EOW 11/5/04

March 14, 2006

Officer Jackson,
Please know that your dedication and sacrifice have not been forgotten as the first anniversary of your arrival in Heaven looms near. You will forever be remembered as a hero.
Thank you...

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

March 13, 2006

It will be one year that you were called away. Some will say the time has passed quickly, for those that loved you the time has seemed like an enternity for they live with your loss every day. You will never be forgotten by your loved ones and they will keep your memory alive for as long as they walk this earth. Keep watch over them and protect them. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen officer Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon

March 11, 2006

You know Jack it seems like yesterday that I last saw you, but it has been nearly one year. We all miss you here every day. Rest in peace with the honor you deserve, and keep smiling down on us.

Sgt. Doug Harris
Seattle Police Harbor Unit

March 10, 2006

Jackson, we are coming up on one year since we lost you. God, we miss you...

Love, Jerry meyer

jerry meyer
keing county sheriffs office

March 9, 2006

It's been a year & we will never forget. Prayers are with your family, wife & beautiful son.

SPD

March 7, 2006

Jack, we still think about you every day. We think about your family and your son. We share a lot of stories, and you still make us laugh. I keep thinking I will run into you at work...I will see you at the range, in training, on a call...but, I won't. Please look after us and keep us safe. We miss you alot.

Police Officer
Seattle PD

February 14, 2006

My Brother, I'll catch you on the flip side. You'll never be forgotten.

Seattle PD

February 5, 2006

The anniversary of your death is only
2 months away. I just read your
reflections and I can imagine the pain is still so hard to bear. The impact you had on people, whether they barely knew you or had a friendship over the years, and the hastiness of your departure has only made the pain of your leaving that much deeper. I hope you knew how
much you were cherished. My heart goes out to your soulmate and son. You had found true happiness and it's just not right that you aren't here to live the life you dreamed of. May
your friends remember you with more smiles than tears.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

January 15, 2006

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

happy Turkey day........Your extended 950 will never be forgotten

November 21, 2005

Rest at peace with honor, brother. Your name will forever be remembered on the wall of the Washington State Law Enforcment Memorial. You will share the honor with many others from this state who will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Frank Kampsen
President, WSLEMF

September 20, 2005

To the family and friends of Officer Jack Lone and fellow officers with the Seattle Police Department:

On behalf of our entire famiy, I wish to extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered with the death of Officer Lone. I was saddened to read about the incident that took Officer Lone's life.

In reading the reflections about him, it is obvious he was a dedicated and experienced officer who was admired and loved by many. His love of life and ability to laugh and enjoy life also made it evident he was a pleasure to be around. His dedication to his family and job will be forever remembered. How sad that he was taken from his loving wife and young son Dawson.

My family grieves with you and for you.
In April, we lost our beloved Larry Lasater of the Pittsburg Police Department when he was fatally shot during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers. His first child was born 2 1/2 months after his death. Knowing that all these children have to grow up without their father is so heartbreaking.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the many years of service Jack gave to his community and the citizens of Washington, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on March 16, 2005.

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

September 8, 2005

I did not know Officer Lone but from what I've read he is someone I would have liked and respected. I shared his love of the water. He seemed like someone who could be trusted. He said what he meant and meant what he said. I am mesmerized by pictures of him smiling. He projects warmth, kindess, generosity and "joie de vivre". My heart just breaks for his son Dawson who'll never know his Daddy.

Seattle Citizen
Karen Ginsburg

August 18, 2005

Rest in peace with honor, my brother.

Officer #W0323
Snohomish County Corrections

July 20, 2005

A piece of SPD died when you were taken from us. And please do me one favor. Tell Antonio that you and he will never be forgotten...BigDaddy

Sergeant Alvin F. Little Jr #4843
Seattle Police Dept

May 27, 2005

Jack's family and friends,

You will always have an extended family to count on. There will always be many of us in this great community that will look forward to being there for all of you. God Bless,

M.P.O.G.

Monroe Police Officers' Guild
Monroe, WA Police

May 16, 2005

The fact that this occured in week 8 of academy training makes this job that much more real. We all felt the loss, especially those of us headed for Seattle. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Officer Recruit B. Grieve-BLEA Class 580

Officer Recruit B. Grieve
Seattle Police Department

April 15, 2005

This quote is from the eulogy of a Vancouver Police officer killed in 1921 "Many did not know him by sight, could not call him by name, but there were few hearts in homes that were not sad when the news of the event became known" Jack, I did not know you but as a fellow police officer I was deeply saddened to hear the news of your passing. I was at your funeral as were thousands of other officers, friends and family, many of them did not know you either but we're equally saddened as I was. I know you a little now from the eulogies given by your family and friends; you were a young vibrant man full of life, a prankster full of laughter, a loving father and husband, a dedicated brave officer...I promise we will not forget you.

Sgt Steve Gibson
Vancouver PD Canada

April 13, 2005

God bless you Jack. We'll miss you.

Officer Dallas Murry
Seattle Police Department

April 12, 2005

I would like to extend my condolences to Officer Lone's family, friends and to all of the members at the Seattle Police Department.

You will never be forgotten by all of your brothers and sisters in Washington State!

Rest in peace my brother, your memory will will live on.

Deputy Sheriff, Frank J. Koutelieris
Okanogan County Sheriff's Office,WA

April 11, 2005

You may leave the police department, but it never leaves you. You will always remain my brothers and sisters. We were just kids, really, when several of us, including Jack, were all working East. Practically no one but the acting sergeants were off probabtion. I had no idea how precious that time would become in my memory. Jack represents the best we had to offer and what we later became. For all of you who continue to offer yourselves to public service, may God love and keep you safe. I am heartbroken to hear of Jack's passing, but I feel sure that his spirit is alive and well and with his family, his friends and his partner.

Christine (Lyon) Krupar
Former SPD

April 9, 2005

I am honored that Jeannie allowed me to speak at Jackson's Memorial Service, March 23rd, 2005. For all of those who were not able to attend, I'd like to share these thoughts about my friend;

Hello, my name is Matthew Nichols and I have had the honor to have known Jackson Lone for the last 14 years. Most recently I have enjoyed the last 5 years working with Jackson in the Seattle Police Harbor Patrol Unit.

I started writing down some “Jackson Stories” to share with all of you today, but then I realized that there were way too many stories to tell and that Jeannie, his wonderful wife, said that I only had 5 minutes not 5 hours, So I'll do my best to stay on track.

When I first met Jackson it was on 3rd watch Patrol at the East Precinct. He was running through the precinct with an inflated latex glove stretched over his head claiming he was “Chicken Man.” I remember having to ask if the guy with the glove really was a police officer.

Later I knew Jackson as a man going through some tough times dealing with some heavy personal issues. Still later I knew Jackson's as a very happy, fulfilled and content man who had married Jeannie Marie, the woman of his dreams, and I saw an ecstatic Jackson who had just experienced the awesome joy of fatherhood with the birth of his son, Dawson Ryan Lone.

I loved Jackson Lone! I loved just being with him. My wife could always tell when I had worked with him because she'd say “You worked with Jackson today, didn't you?” I'd say “How'd you know?” and she'd say “Because you are always in such a great mood when you work with Jackson.”

Jackson used to say that he was just saying what everyone else was thinking...and many times he was right. Jackson could say things and get away with stuff that others couldn't. I think he could do it because he wasn't slamming anyone maliciously, he was just saying what he truly felt. I think it was his charm, his humor, his charisma, the total package, that allowed him to go to “Coffee with the Chief”, speak his mind and not find himself shoveling horse manure at the mounted police stalls the next morning.

The hardest part about this ceremony is that I have to let Jackson go! I will never forget my friend and I know that he will always be in my heart as I also know he will always be in so many others hearts as well.

Moving forward and accepting Jackson's death does not mean forgetting the tremendously wonderful man that he was. Jackson truly cared about all the people in his life. He touched so many, from the Marine Battery salesman to the woman he rescued after she jumped from the I-5 Bridge. Jeannie, just the other day received a note that was given to a Recruiting Officer from that woman, thanking him for saving her life. Jackson affected and was loved by more people than any of us will ever know. He will be missed.

Officer Diver Matthew Q Nichols
Seattle Police Departmentf, Harbor Patrol

April 7, 2005

God Bless Officer Lone,his families and the Seattle Police Department!You will be missed by ALL and forgotten by NONE!My Thoughts and Prayers are with Officer Lone,His families,and this Department!

Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office , Louisville Kentucky

April 1, 2005