Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy Birthday!!! We celebrated yours with Heather's. I thought of the last time we saw you was at the fair. Please send signs to your family. I know you and Nick and all of the other guys are up there celebrating your birthday.

The Sloan's

July 5, 2010

On your birthday we are reminded of the gifts you
shared with us. Be well help us heal.

"The greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being."

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama

Anonymous

July 2, 2010

Some days just really suck more than others. Still wishing you were here.........

Anonymous

June 8, 2010

Been talking about you so much lately. Guess its that time of year. Missing all of your humor and optimism. All the old days keep replaying in my head. The easy care free times of our lives. Thank you for the memories for they always make me smile and remind me how lucky we all were. I will always feel fortunate for having known you. You made me want to be a better person. Thank you. Please continue to watch over those of us who could still use some guidance.
See ya later buddy.

Anonymous

May 11, 2010

Ralphy I always remembered the smile on your face when I was on light duty at Troop C. You never had a negative comment and you were always a great person for advice when I was a rookie. It was a pleasure to get to know you and thank you for making a positive impact on my life. You are trully missed and I will see ya soon!
Brian and Sherry Logan

Corporal Brian Logan
Missouri State Highway Patrol

May 11, 2010

Through a tragedy such as this, other doors are opened...Deborah has helped many other survivors by being actively involved in the COPS organization, survivors' retreats, etc. She and many other surviving family members are an outstanding tribute to these officers' memories. May their legacies live on forever.

Patrolman Rodney Owen
Bowling Green, Missouri

May 7, 2010

Missing you.....

Anonymous

May 5, 2010

It's been 5 years, such a long and winding road, and as the years pile up so do all the special moments that happen in life. Moments, that I'm sure you are here for, but still leave us feeling a little cheated not to be able to share them with you. You are in our hearts always but still wishing you were actually here. Missing and loving you always.

Anonymous

April 23, 2010

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this day. Continue to keep watch over all of them for I know their daily struggle that they face each morning. You are a true hero and heroes never die.
"It's not the years in your life that count;
It's the life in your years." Abraham Lincoln

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

April 20, 2010

I am thinking of you and your family today. They are always in my thoughts and prayers. Five years ago today, the world lost a great man... I'll remember all the great times we shared!

God Bless the Tatoian family...
Mindy Henke

Mindy
Friend

April 20, 2010

five years later, still hurts the same. miss you fella.

Anonymous

April 20, 2010

Not a day goes by without you in my thoughts. Your impact on us all was and remains huge. Love you.

Anonymous

April 20, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

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

April 20, 2010

When God wants to bless you, how does He do it? He sends people into your life. Once in a while, you meet someone
who shares their own details with you and helps you make sense of your own grief. It's been five long years.
May God help everyone continue to heal.


"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."


Helen Keller

Anonymous

April 18, 2010

hi. im glad i talked to you last night. i wish you could be at my graduation next year. i wish you could see what that scrubby little redhead turned out to be. i make my own sandwiches now <3

miss you.

KW
lil sis #2

April 5, 2010

..i had a dream about you the other night. It'd be nice if you came around more often cuz it was really nice seeing you again. For once i woke up with a smile thinking maybe today won't be so bad. You were always good at cheering everyone up. You had that type of gift.

heaven
lil sis

March 30, 2010

We really miss you. Your picture with Deb and the kids is always near to us. It's seems just like yesterday that I got the horrific phone call. We really miss you. I hope you know that you will always be in all of our hearts and thoughts. We love you.

Cousin

March 24, 2010

I hate when I'm not prepared and something just hits us out of the blue. It's like we lost you all over again. Stay extra close tonight. We need to feel your comfort.

Anonymous

March 14, 2010

Your nephew asked about the bracelet I wear. I told him it held your name inside, and then I showed him. I tried to explain to him that you were my little boy, just like he is his mommy`s little boy. I show him your picture all the time and even try "that`s your mommy`s brother," just like you are Charlies brother,but I`m not sure he understands. He will know you someday, I will make sure of it. They all will know what a wonderful person your were. What a wonderful son, brother, husband and dad you were. You have left your mark sweetheart. I love you, and miss your sweet smile.

Mom

March 2, 2010

i saw them when i was home. max is huge. they are all getting so big. i cant believe its been 4 years. i keep a picture of you and deb and the kids on my board in my room to remind me of the kind of person i want to be. i miss you.

KW

January 13, 2010

Another year has gone bye and we still miss you. The whole family thinks of you often. You are always in our heart and in our thoughts. I hope you are keeping your grandfather and your uncles in line up there. It's hard to think you are up there and not here on earth with us. I hope you know how much everyone in the family loves you and misses you. Never forget that!

Anonymous

December 22, 2009

I miss the world the way it was with you in it.

Anonymous

December 4, 2009

Can you please tell me why ur little buddy decided he wanted to share a bunk bed with me during deer season? Im a big guy, and that is a little bed. Finally got to go see the
"condo".

Anonymous

December 2, 2009

Hey Ralphie. I'm teaching at the U of A and my classes are doing an investigation to find out who you are and where you are. I miss yu and hope their work in the Criminal Justice program know how hard Police Officers work and what they do for the community, up to and including giving themselves up to death.

I miss you and this is an honor to have my students learn how great of an individual, husband, father, and cop you were.

Reat in peace.

Joe

Lt (ret) Joseph Beffa
Retired SLPD & Friend

November 20, 2009

Ralphie, thanks for your help Wednesday night.

mr

November 19, 2009