Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Was thinking about you recently. They just gave us our stats from last year and I wrote 20 more DUI's in 2007 than I had in any other year in my career thus far. So...if my math is right, thats 21 DUI's in 2007. I know in the big picture, it is not a lot compared to what a lot of other cops write, but I felt pretty proud and thought of you as I trudged through the tedious paper work of each one. I guess it paid off. I'm in Detectives now and was appaointed to the Major Case Squad. Thanks for inspiration.

Detective Tony Flinn
Friend and co-worker

March 25, 2008

Jeremy,

Happy Easter to you. Always thinking of you and missing you like crazy. Can you believe it snowed today. I have pics of the kids when they were so little out in there summer clothes and you, dad and mom helping them find eggs. I can remember when we were kids and we couldn't wait to get up and get our baskets. We would gorge ourselves with candy all day long. We would keep hiding the eggs over and over again. Since you were so much younger than me, I had to keep pretending to believe in the bunny and Santa. I miss you and love you....

Denise
Sister

March 23, 2008

Happy Easter Jay. We miss you!!!

Chris Chambers
Brother

March 23, 2008

Good Morning Son,

Things here are about the same but we really miss you and love you. I don't think it will ever be as good as it used to be. Watch over all of us and everyone in Kirkwood.

Love
Dad

Earl Chambers
Cahokia PD Retired

February 10, 2008

Jeremy,

Seem to be thinking a lot lately about you and other family and friends who have gone before. You are missed by all. Tell my folks I said hi.

Chief Kevin Gordon (ret)
Friend

January 12, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008 !!!!! I miss you so much love ya LOGAN

Logan
neice

December 31, 2007

Happy New Year Son,

Another year has passed and the new year is about to begin. It still seems like yesterday we got the call in the middle of the night. It still does not seem fair but we have to live with it and try and get through it. We know you will never be forgotten.

We love you and miss you.

Love Dad

Earl Chambers
Father

December 31, 2007

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 30, 2007

Thinking of you and your family during these rough Holiday season. Watch over your family and co-workers. You are a Hero and will not be forgotten.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

December 28, 2007

Jeremy,

Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas! Watch over all of us in 2008.

Mark
(Brother-in-Law)

Mark Schilli
DEA-St. Louis

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Son,

We are all missing you so much and will be thinking about you like we do everyday. We wish you were here with us and we love you.

Dad

Earl Chambers
Father

December 24, 2007

Jeremy,

Well Christmas is here again. Another one without you. We go on with our daily lives just wishing you were here. The kids will participate in Christmas Eve mass, Logan will sing and Garrett has to speak in front of the whole church. Needless to say he is not real happy about that. You know Hayden she tries to keep a low profile. Love you and miss you as always....

Denise
Sister

December 23, 2007

Jeremy,

You're always in our thoughts. Amy and I realize that Christmas symbolizes the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Because of Him, eternal life is available to all of us who profess Jesus as Lord of our life and accept him as our Savior. I know you did those things, and it is exciting to think about how all God's children will be reunited in Heaven. Until then Jeremy, just know you will forever be loved here.

Ptlm. Jason Hergenroeder
Cahokia P.D.

December 21, 2007

Your loved ones are in my thoughts as Christmas approaches. None of us will ever get use to not having our beloved blue angels with us for holidays. Each day is a real challenge to get through, but holidays are even harder. I know you are in their thoughts every hour of every day and will always be there for as long as they walk this earth. I have decorated the outside of my home in all blue lights and one of those lights is lit every night in your memory to let you know that you have not been forgotten. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You have not been forgotten.

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

December 17, 2007

Just wanted you to know I havent forgot you. Miss you so much! You had so much going for you... all stripped away by someone without a clue who you really were or what you meant to us. Sleep tight my baby! God is watching you. Love you Jer!
Still miss ya!

Marilynn

November 23, 2007

Dear Jay this was the second Thanksgiving without you today. Denise and I stopped by the cemetery this morning to say hi. I saw your beautiful bench next to your grave too. We all were thinking of you today and just know how much we love you and miss you. Say Hi to my Dad and grandparents up there buddy.

Mark Schilli-Brother In Law
DEA-St. Louis

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving son


I love and miss you.

Diane
mother

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving Son,

The police won Guns n Hoses last night. We love you and miss you and so much wish you were here to enjoy the holidays with us. You are so special to so many people.

Love Dad

Earl Chambers
Father

November 22, 2007

Jay,
Well tomorrow the holiday season begins, another one without you. I don't even look forward to the holidays anymore. Tonight is Guns and Hoses, we will be thinking about you tonight and tomorrow. It is not like we don't think about you anyway. I miss you so much.
Happy Thanksgiving and I will be out at the cemetery tomorrow. Love ya, Denise

Denise
sister

November 21, 2007

Jay
Happy Halloween we miss you so much.Your Dad and I love you so much.

mom

Diane Chambers

October 30, 2007

to diane and earl i am very sorry for youe loss jay was a good man and very sweet i used to live in cahokia when i was young my parents know you charles and donna cassady jeremy will always be in our prayers

amie cassady
friend

October 30, 2007

Jay,
Hey I haven't been on this page in a long time. I just wanted to tell you that our soccer team has one every game. We have one more game left, so watch over so I can get a goal, because
my mom promised me if I get another goal I get Texas Road House.Oh ya I made my first goal last friday.Nico is doing great.We caught a leaf on fire yesterday, but my mom will not let us do it again.We are carving pumpkin's today, remember when you helped us. It was fun while you where here. ~Logan~

Logan
neice

October 28, 2007

Happy Birthday Jay, wish u were here with us....

Love, Jessica

October 23, 2007

JEREMY I JUST WANTED TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND TO LET YOU KNOW THAT IT JUST ISN'T THE SAME WHEN I GO TO MY PARENT'S HOUSE AROUND THE CORNER FROM YOUR HOUSE, I REMEMBER WHEN YOU WOULD ALWAYS SMILE AND WAVE WHEN YOU WOULD DRIVE BY.TELL AUNT CONNIE I SAID HELLO AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TAKE CARE,
BOBBIE ANDERSON-DUDLEY

October 23, 2007

Jeremy,

Amy and I will be thinking about you on your birthday Tuesday, everyone misses you dearly.

Ptlm. Jason Hergenroeder
Cahokia PD/Friend

October 22, 2007