Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

See you at the final roll call.

You will not be forgotten.

Ofc. R Amore
Wayne PD, MI

February 10, 2006

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé's Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Wroten. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me.

From reading all the reflections left for Jeffrey, he sounds like he was a great man and a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Jeffrey's life and the MAN that he was. His life was about so much more than the way he died. Remember that "Wherever a beautiful soul has been ... there is a trail of beautiful memories." Jeffrey will live on in those memories.

Officer Wroten, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been three years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

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

February 9, 2006

The policeman stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my church have you been true?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry a badge
can't always be a saint."

I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA

February 9, 2006

My prayers are with Jeff and his family. You will always be in our hearts and minds.

Corporal A. Caudo
Maryland Division of Corrections

February 9, 2006

My prays and condolence go out to the Wroten family and his coworkers. You will not be forgotten, My fellow West Virginian.

DET LT W. SWECKER
WCSO NC

February 9, 2006

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

Matthew 5:9

Rest easy Brother.

Officer David Pitts
Albertville Police Department Albertville, Al

February 8, 2006

We morn the loss of another brother, this time one that we know personally. Rest in Peace, Jeff, from your fellow instructors back in Florida.

Sharon Burdeshaw
Gulf Coast Community College

February 8, 2006

To the Family and Friends of Officer
Wroten our prayers are with you. May your love one rest in peace.
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
EOW 12/26/01

February 8, 2006

Friends, Family, and members of Maryland State Division of Corrections, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Officer Wroten.

Sergeant Alan Adair #30-29
Guernsey County Sheriff's Office (OH)

February 7, 2006

May GOD bless your family and friends now. Thank you for serving and protecting for many years. Rest in peace, Sir.

Shirley Roberts
Aunt of Fallen Hero John Logan EOW-3-14-04

February 7, 2006

Officer Wroten..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this time of sorrow..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE..BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a dpd
detroit, michigan

February 7, 2006

my deepest smpathies and codolences
to officer wroten family may god bless you all in this time of needs. it takes a brave person to do this guy of job. god bless all law enforcment regardless of your title

angel casablanca
westchester county doc n.y

February 7, 2006

My deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family, friends and felow brothers and sister C.O.'s of Officer Wroten. May GOD bless you and comfort you in this, your time of sorrow.

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER D. HOWE
R.I. DEPT OF CORRECTIONS

February 6, 2006

May God watch over your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Trooper
Pa State Police

February 6, 2006

I am deeply saddened to learn of Jeff's death. My prayers go out to his family and friends. I dated Jeff shortly after he graduated from Parkersburg South High School. He was devoted to his mother and younger sister and was looking forward to a career in law enforcement. Even at the age of 21 he was committed to serving his community and I remember him as a kind and gentle man.

Michelle Walter Duckworth

February 6, 2006

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF OFFICER WROTEN. THERE IS ANOTHER BLUE ANGEL IN HEAVEN. REST WELL, SIR, YOUR JOB IS DONE-OTHERS WILL CARRY ON

DAUGHTER OF AN OFFICER

February 6, 2006

HERO

TX In-Law Survivor

February 5, 2006

May The Lord ease the pain your family is experiencing. Stand easy, brother Jeff...we will carry the load now.

Ofcr. S. Owens
Birmingham P.D.

February 4, 2006

May God bless you and your family always.

Gabriel Campisi
Las Vegas, NV

February 4, 2006

My prayers are with you and your family.

Dep. Blake Rogers
Webster Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

February 4, 2006

You, your family, and your department are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

February 3, 2006

There is one less good man walking this Earth today. There is one more good soul in Heaven. May God comfort and bless Officer Wroten's family and the famililies of all whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Maryland Division of Parole and Probation

Field Supervisor
Maryland Division of Parole and Probation

February 3, 2006

My sympathies to the family of Officer Wroten and to the members of his agency. God Bless

Officer J.H Hood
Correctional Service Canada

February 3, 2006

I am very sorry that your family must walk this painful journey, Officer Wroten. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Officer Wroten, you are a hero. May you rest in the loving arms of God.

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

February 2, 2006

Rest in Peace, Brother

Sgt Frank Lara
Riverside,IL PD

February 2, 2006