Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A school police officer, is a different breed of Police Officer. You have served the students of your district well and you will be remembered forever by those students.

Keith C
Dallas ISD Police

July 31, 2005

John 15:13

P/O N.Mendez
NPD

July 31, 2005

My prayers and thoughts are with the family of Officer Reeves.

Family of Officer James Davis
Butler University E.O.W. 9/24/04

Veleda Davis
Widow of Officer James Davis Butler University E.0.W. 9/24/2004

July 30, 2005

IT IS A SAD DAY WHEN OUR BROTHER OFFICER HAS FALLEN.BUT ONLY TO REALIZE THAT HE HAS BECOME OUR FOREVER GUARDIAN ANGEL.GOD BLESS.

P/O Shaon M.Johnson
NEWARK POLICE DEPT.NJ

July 29, 2005

Dwayne Reeves was one of the best Newark police officers on the job. Ive known Dwayne since our high schools years together at Essex Catholic. In all the years Ive known him the one thing I will never forget is his love for life and the smile he always had on his face. Rest in peace my friend. Your life on earth will be missed.

P/O John Formisano
Newark Police Dept

July 29, 2005

You died a true hero my brother. Now may God bless you and be with your family in their time of need. God speed!

Patrolman A. Seelig #1017
El Paso Police Dept.

July 29, 2005

Where does anyone get the courage
and interest to become a police
officer these days? It seems like its
worse than russian roulette and not
getting any easier. God bless those
with broken hearts. May you feel His
presence and know His peace. He
is close to the brokenhearted. Psalm 34 is a wonderful psalm for
those who are in pain and need the
assurance that God cares and answers prayer. So sorry you are
having to travel this long and difficult
road. With love from one coast of
America to the other.
Lynn Kole
Washington State

July 29, 2005

REEVES I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW YOU ALWAYS KEPT THAT SMILE ON YOUR FACE ALWAYS THERE TO CRACK A JOKE OR TWO. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW AND LOVED YOU.

MONICA

July 28, 2005

Our hero of blue has fallen
A time of peace was calling
For you to go with God above
He'll give you wings of blue with love
To send a message for everyone
To remember a life and what was done
A dream fulfilled of our angel of blue
We honor you for the job you swore to do
A promise was kept from a hero like you
You put your life on the line that day
To protect and serve in everyway
And to give you thanks we will do our part
To share your message and to keep you in our heart ...

Author Unknown

Kate Whyte- Charles

July 28, 2005

"My Brother"

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was idealistic and believed he could make a difference.
He was immensely proud of the uniform and the badge and what
they represent.
He felt privileged to be of service to his department, his
community and to his country.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was friendly, courteous, and polite, yet firm.
He laughed and joked, but was serious when necessary.
He was competent, trained, and professional.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He had a strong sense of right and wrong and became
frustrated when true justice became sidetracked.
He felt the sharp criticism that goes with the job, but he
never wavered.
He stood by and for his fellow officers.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He longed for his family during the long hours.
He worried about them during his shifts and the lonely
weekends, holidays and midnights when they were apart.
He felt guilty about the lost time, but knew his calling
and prayed they would understand.

He was a cop.

Although I never met him, I knew him.
He was a good son, a loving husband, and a devoted father.
He was dedicated to the profession and cared about the
people he served.
He wanted to do the best job that he could and strived to
be the best he could be.
He was a good citizen and a good neighbor.

He was a cop.

Yes, I did know him.
He was a cop, he was my Brother.

Author Unknown

Officer Simon Johnson
Irvington Police Department

July 28, 2005

R.I.P. brother, we will keep fighting the good fight. My heart goes out to your family.

P.O. Todd Smith
Maineville Police, Oh

July 28, 2005

Rest in peace brother. everyday we go out on the road we put our selfs at risk for any thing unknown. may you rest in peace and all my prayers are with your family and your self. god bless

SPO B. Vergantino
North Wildwood Police Department

July 28, 2005

I never had the opportunity to meet Special Officer Dwayne Reeves; however after the tragedy I attended some events in his honor and heard great things about him! He was an excellent Officer and his dedication and sacrifice makes me proud to be an Officer! He will be greatly missed.

Officer J. J De Leon
Newark Police Department(NJ)

July 27, 2005

IT IS SAD TO SEE ANOTHER BROTHER IN BLUE DIE A WRONGFUL DEATH BY THE HANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH NO CONCERN FOR LIFE. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO OFFICER REEVES FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS.

PATROLMAN, CHAD MULLEN
HORNELL POLICE DEPT, NY

July 27, 2005

My prayers goes out to Reeves family... God Speed Officer Reeves...

Disaster Specialist -Jerry Peterson
Emergency Services-American Red Cross of Metropolitan NJ

July 27, 2005

Special Officer Dwayne Reeves was my cousin. Although I knew what he did for a living, I guess I never thought such a tradgedy could happen to him. The bullet that ended his life not only took away a great man, but also shattered that hearts of all those who loved him.

The only silver lining that I can find in this tragedy is knowing that Dwayne died doing what he loved. I rejoice in the knowledge that the gates of heaven are now being protected by such a great "angel".

Dwayne, I will always love and miss you.

Nichole Vaughn
Cousin of Dwayne Reeves

July 27, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Newark School District P.D

Fallen but never forgotten.

Bryan Laurie son of fallen Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW7-29-04

July 27, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the Reeves family on their loss. Dwayne is a True Hero and will never be forgotten. May he continue to watch over his family and fellow officers and friends.

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

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, Illinois

July 26, 2005

A geat man to Sacrafice his life to keep the streets safe in a neghborin jurisdiction. We didnt know reeves but he had to be a decent human being to become a police officer. We wish the best for him and his friends and family. He will always be rember by us and our agency.

R.I.P. Officer Reeves
Fallen Officer and Hero

Sgt. Joe and Martin
WTPD

July 26, 2005

I feel very sad for what your family is going throgh at this time. We lost our brother who was also a policeman. Thank you for devoting your life to being a policeman. I respect you for protecting us. Too bad people in this world have no respect for others. May you rest in peace and enjoy eternal life in heaven. Tell my brother hello.

July 26, 2005

R I P Officer Reeves, you will be missed.

Kenneth Lucas
Platinum Recovery Services

July 26, 2005

Rest in Peace, Brother. Our thoughts and condolences to Officer Reeves friends, family and co-workers

Men and Women
Somerville, MA Aux. Police Department

July 26, 2005

My fiancé, Dennis McElderry, was the first law enforcement casualty of 2003. Dennis was a Deputy Sheriff with the Davis County Sheriff's Office in SE Iowa. Dennis died doing a job he loved, just as I'm sure Dwayne did. It saddens me to know that Dennis was not the first to die in the line of duty, nor will he and Dwayne be the last to die this way.

Having gone through the pain of losing Dennis I can truly understand and feel the pain that Special Officer Reeves; family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling. My heart goes out to you all, especially to his wife. No one can truly understand the pain of our loss until they've walked in our shoes. I wish I could give you a few words of wisdom to help you through these tough times, but there isn't anything I can really say or do to make the situation better. Just know that my thoughts are with you and that you are not alone in your "journey". Should you ever need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. (Dennis' department will also always know how to reach me.)

As a fallen officer "survivor" and a friend, please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and the McElderry family. I never got the opportunity to know Dwayne but, I am certain he was well respected and well loved. Dwayne will live on in the hearts of all the lives he touched. You were all lucky to have had him be a part of your lives, even for a short time. I pray that Dwayne will continue to watch over us all as only he can.

Thank you Special Officer Reeves for a job well done and for helping to make this world a safer place for us all. Please say "hello" to my fiancé Dennis for me.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

July 25, 2005

MY FRIEND MY CLASSMATE MY BROTHER THE TIME IN THE ACADEMY WAS THE TIME I KNOW YOU WERE GOING TO BE A FINE OFFICER.YOU DIED DOING A JOB YOU LOVE TO DO ,EACH AND EVERY TIME I PUT ON THAT UNIFORM ON IT WILL BE DEDICATED TO MY FRIEND MY CLASSMATE MY.........BROTHER

SPO JAMES BROOKS
NEWARK SPECIAL POLICE

July 25, 2005

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. We are deeply saddened by this senseless murder. May the ruthless criminals responsible be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

July 25, 2005