Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

it's been almost 2 yrs since you made the ultimate sacrifice. we still think about you every day and keep your memory alive. rip and god bless the boys in blue

po
madison hgts pd

May 21, 2008

Jason, Your family and friends,
When my dad died my friend gave me this a in a sliver frame.
I would like to share it with you,
I really means alot to me.

When someone you love becomes a memory.
The memory becomes a treasure.

Jason there are so many more people that love and care about you then you now. We will carry you in our hearts forever. You have left our lifes to early and touched our hearts very deeply. Be in peace and I know you are Dearborn heights Guardian Angel.

JM & AM
2 people who cares about Jason and will never stop

May 17, 2008

Still thinking about you every single day
Still Love you

Friend

May 12, 2008

My family and friends will travel to DC for police week again this year to pay our respects to you and our fellow fallen officers. I will pray for your family, department, and friends. Look over us as we travel, and thank you for keeping an eye on our fellow officers. God bless you. You will not be alone at the wall, as we will stand with you.

Fellow Officer from MI

May 5, 2008

Tara,
Jason will never be forgotton. As his sister, he will always be a part of you and for Cameron, he will always be a part of him. You all came from one. Be blessed knowing it was you who God chose to carry on the family tradition. Whatever you do, know that your family is always with you and God too. Enjoy every moment in life. For the sunshine that wakes us all is the presence of God and those that are with him. The wind that blows is the presence of them too. The rain that falls is the blessing from above. The quiet, peaceful times are the days they sit and comfort us. Be blessed.

May 5, 2008

Jason, It was 2 years ago that I met you. You were standing in my yard admiring the flame colored tulips. You know I loved them so much. After they had died, you brought some to me. It is that tulip time of year again and I can;t look outside without thinking of the happiness you gave to Lizzie. I often visit your memorial to tell you that she is doing well and ask you to keep watch over her and remind her that life goes on.You are in a good place with your Mom now, so watch out for all of us.
DAC

May 4, 2008

Jason, we miss youand I Hope you're at peace. Always know that we love and will continue to honor you.
To Jay's sister, Tara, please know that Jay will never - ever be forgotten. He was one of a kind and everyone misses hom so much. We will always honor your brother and his memory. And as we approach the 2-year anniversary of his death, please be assurred that he will not be forgotten on this day or any other for that matter. Also, that he will be honored every year on the 25th of May in some way. Last year it was memorial police patches, this year it is Memorial wristbands with his name and replica badge on them with a thin blue line running through it.
Jason's friend.

Department of Homeland Security -Detroit

April 9, 2008

I got to spend time with Cameron while I was in Michigan at X-mas. He is so beautiful and smart and sweet. I am so grateful to his mother who is raising him to be this wonderful little boy. Cameron is so special, Jason is watchig over him. I talk to Jay every day. I find peace knowing my mother, father, and Jason are together. I still cant believe it, each day is truly a gift , feels like we were all together at Jay's such a short time ago. I look at pictures all the time and the humor and laughter just shine through them. I was so lucky and didn't even know it. Please keep my brother's memory alive. Thanks, tara

tara sister

April 4, 2008

Happy Easter Jason!
Just so you know DH is not the same without you patrolling the streets, nor is anything else. We all miss you so much. Love you always.

March 25, 2008

You know Jay, I still check this page everyday. I miss you more and more each day and I hope that some day we will meet again. But until that time comes, i pray that your at peace and knowing that we will always remember you and will never forget you.
Always remembered, never forgotten #7
Love you!

friend

March 12, 2008

I visited the National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial in Washington DC this weekend and ran my fingers across your name engraved in stone. You are not forgotten. R.I.P. Officer Makowski

Rita Foley
U.S. Attorney's Office - Detroit

February 21, 2008

so there was a standoff yesterday and the news stations were reporting that one of our officers exchanged gunfire with a "gunman" after the officer came underfire....Jay, PLEASE ride with your brothers and sisters at the DHPD and protect them as they walk their beat. Their's never an ordinary day and theirs never a routein run or traffic stop because the truth of the matter is that on any given run, stop or day someone may not clear that call for service. I couldn't help but be taken back to 5-24-06....the day that is forever etched in as you E.O.T....the day that continues to haunt me.

Jason, I think about you EVERYDAY. You're NEVER forgotten and we all miss you SO, SO, SO DAMN MUCH. I haven't even began to wrap my mind around what happened on 5/24/06 and still have not come to grips with your death. Here I sit almost 2-years later - knowing that you gone - knowing that you're not coming back - but i'm having the hardest time accepting it..maybe because I don't want too - maybe because it was SO unfair - so unnatural....I still check this site on a daily basis, still go by St. Hedwigs at least once a month... still talk about you in the present tense....It's hard to let go of what was....

Always know that you are loved by so many, Missed by so Many and Prayed for by so many. R.I.P MAKO - - - We love you!

friend

February 6, 2008

Hey Jason,
Thinking of you a lot today. It's a new year, but the fact is that I think about what happened to you EVERYDAY. Yesterday someone asked who you where because I have your memorial flyer on my bulletin board. They said "Who's that?" to which I replied, "Someone I worked with." The truth is, Jason, that I felt you, as all the other officers I "worked" with (or for), were someone I owed a debt of gratitude to. As a Dispatcher, our goal is to get everyone home safe at night. When the realization of what happened to you settled in, I understood reluctantly that even everything we do cannot always asure that someone will be sleeping in their own bed at night. I keep that flyer to remind me that everyday, just like you, I put my life on the line. And that everday, no matter how much everyone puts in, something can go wrong. Thank you for everything you did when you were here. But, moreover, and people won't like this, but I'm not here to "please" people, thank you for what you have taught us in your unfortunate passing.....that all can be taken away at any moment and some are left here to regret while others are left here to push forward in your name.....I choose the later.
Truely Yours in Service and Debt,
Dawn M. Wall
Ordinance Officer
City of Inkster

Code Enforcement Officer D. Wall
City of Inkster/Former DHPD Disp.

January 26, 2008

Just thinking of you today...like always. I miss you Jason. Watch over us and always know that we love you so very much. #7 forever!

January 26, 2008

Hey there Jason - you've been on my mind lately but today was rough cuz I found myself explaining the circumstance sourrounding your death to my manager and supervisor at work. I pulled aside for a uniform audit and they asked me to remove the black/blue wristband from my wrist because its not "department issued" and I explained why I had it on and the next thing I knew my eyes were all red and filling up with water. I'm still struggling with what happened and I break down everytime I try talking about it or you. pretty soon we will be embarking on the 2-year anniversary of your death - send us some of your strength to make it through. I hope you and your family (both police and relatives) know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I miss you and hope your at peace. It's not the same without you and it seems like I can't hear enough of the "remember when" stories.
With love my friend - thinking of you always.

friend

January 10, 2008

Just thinking about you today Jason. It feels like yesterday and pretty soon we'll be coming up on 2 years. Watch over Tara...I think about her often too. I never officially met her but I can't even imagine what shes been through. Peace.

DH employee

January 9, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR JASON !!!!!!!!!!!! S.A.D.

December 30, 2007

Merry XMAS Jason - - I miss you.

December 25, 2007

Hey Jay-

I almost lost a friend of mine today - one minute we were standing there laughing and joking around and the next thing I knew he was on the groung having a seizure. Please send some strength his way as I'm sure he'll need it over the next few months to make a full recovery. I stood there and watched as the EMT's stabilized him and the only thing I could think of was you. You're thought about everyday - wish you were still here with us.

FRIEND

December 7, 2007

Jason,
As I sit here reading all these reflections from different people, I find myself crying. As a former wife of a police officer, I cannot imagine ever being in that position of losing someone that you love that closely. I wasn't the greatest wife, and being married to a cop is difficult at times too, but I do respect what all of you do on a daily basis. To the man that was my husband, if he ever sees this site, I will always love you. You are a good person with a good heart. I do believe that. We had some good times, and some bad times, but all in all they were good.
Jason.....you had a good heart and a good soul about you. I know your mom is peaceful now with you.
Merry Christmas.

Person thinking of you!

December 7, 2007

To one hell of a man. I think about the times sitting at the tattoo shop talking and laughing. It was hard being in the station yesterday, brought back the times at the shop. I can say I'm on the way of taking care of the kidy bs.. love you bro..Vic

Friend

December 7, 2007

Hey Bro,

Here we go with another Christmas without you. Blue lights fill the trees in the memorial around your name. The plaque honoring you, has been brought inside to avoid the harsh winter. The memorial will soon be covered with snow and the cold winter will keep people from entering the circle. Another one of your loved one's has been sent to heaven to be with you. God took your mother way to soon, but I think maybe she really needed to be with you. Look out for your siter and son, as they will need all the strength that you can send their way.

As for the rest of us, you can show us a little love too...
We were friends in life and through our memories we will be friends forever.

As a great man once said "Don't be sad because it's over, smile because it happened" -Thank you, Dr Seuss.

Take care, Bro

G

G
DHPD

December 1, 2007

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below with tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflection on the snow. The Sight is so spectacular! Please wipe away that tear, for I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, but the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas chior up here. I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring, for it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your hearts; even though I am so far away we really aren't apart. So be happy for me, You know I hold you dear. Be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above. I send you each a memory of my undying love. After all, "LOVE" is the gift more precious than gold. It was always most important in the stories told Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do, for I can't count the blessing or the love He has for you.

So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear! Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

November 27, 2007

Thinking of you this holiday season - we miss you Jay!

November 23, 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 13, 2007