Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

hey aj. its been two years now. i just thinking back on how i got a phone call from my uncle asking if i knew who the officer was. of course i called don, dan, bob, everybody. their phones were all busy. it was the absolute worst feeling to have. you were the last person that i thought this would have happened to. we still talk about you when we get together. you, amy, and eric are never far from our thoughts. we still have good laughs thinking some of the goofy stories.just wanted to let you know we have not forgotten you. by the way i am still rooting against the steelers on september 14!!!

tom
friend

August 30, 2008

happy fathers day aj.

friend

June 15, 2008

Miss u AJ...... your always in my thoughts......

Tom
cpd

June 12, 2008

we all know u we be with us on may 18th. thanks for making me always smile. we all miss you!

novak 49
cpd

April 30, 2008

Happy Birthday AJ!!!

Dan Losteiner

April 22, 2008

As I read all the report of Officer Owens death and as I pray that his family finds the strength they need to get through this difficult time, I can't stop the sadness I feel about your senseless death. We all miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.

family

March 5, 2008

still at it, huh? i read the paper today about another slain officer in cleveland. i jumped in my truck and social distortion's song "ring of fire" was playing. i hope it was just your way of saying hello and you welcomed your comrade home.

friend

March 1, 2008

Your killer has finally been sentence to spend the rest of his life in prison... Justice has been served!!!!
Amy and Eric are always in my prayers!!! Rest in peace...

Michelle Dratch

February 6, 2008

AJ
we are thinking about you and your family during these hard times.

February 1, 2008

just wanted to let you know your killer was sentenced to life behind bars in a plea this morning....at least you finally got justice without dragging your friends into court to have to relive that horrible night all over again. love ya and miss you

friend

January 30, 2008

Jon its hard to believe its been 1 1/2 years now. As I look back on us growing up together I realise how much both your family and the entire law enforcement community lost.
God bless you for your service.
I only hope I helped make you and your family proud.

Jim Edgar
Monroeville Police Dept MECC

January 16, 2008

I look at your picture everyday and it makes me want to smile and cry at the same time. As time passes, it only makes us miss you more.

family

January 13, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR DET. SCHROEDER!!

MICHELLE

January 6, 2008

Happy New Year AJ!!!

Dan Losteiner
Cleveland Fire Dept.

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 31, 2007

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

December 30, 2007

It has already been 1 yr since you died. I never met you, but judging by all the posts on here from family, friends and CPD officers, it is obvious that you were a great Dad, husband, friend and police officer.
I am sorry that your life was taken so suddenly and tragically.
Know that your family will always be taken care of by your family in blue.
God Bless.

Kathleen EMT-P

September 6, 2007

May God bless you Jon as we keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Thomas Hankins & Darryl Hankins
friend

September 4, 2007

Today is the 01st Anniversary of your tragic, brutal, and untimely murder. Thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice. May your family take comfort in the fact that you will NEVER be forgotten and will FOREVER be a hero!

DET SGT, Retired
AR

August 31, 2007

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of officer Schroeder on the anniversary of his passing. May God comfort you all. My heart to his wife and son. God Bless you. Heros are never forgotten.
Officer Schroeder paid the ultimate sacrifice trying to make this world a better place for us all and I am greatful to him.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

August 31, 2007

Jon,
I can't believe it is one year since you left us. Everyone said it would get easier as time went on, but it's not any easier today then it was a year ago. We all still miss you and talk about you always. Rest in peace Jon and know that your are truly loved.

Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen

August 31, 2007

Officer Schroeder,
Today is the first anniversary of your EOW. May the legacy of courage and dedication you left be carried on through your son. You made a difference on earth, and no doubt are continuing your work in heaven. Thank you for all you gave.

Pennsylvania citizen

August 31, 2007

I can't believe its been a year. It seems like only yesterday when we graduated and then started working together. I still remember chasing everyone that ran. I can't believe it happened to this day, but I am truly a better person having worked with you and known you enough to call you a great friend. You are greatly missed.

Scott
CPD

August 31, 2007

Dear AJ,
It was 1 year ago today that I last saw you. I remember that day like it was yesterday. I arrived at Mr. & Mrs. L's house & you were there with little Eric. I remember playing with Eric & then you joined us. You tickled him & made him laugh. The bond I saw between you & Eric was amazing. It was not until later that I found out you were about to leave Mr. & Mrs. house, but you knew I was on my way over, you waited so that I could see Eric. You knew I would be happy to see him. You always thought of others & that was only 1 of your many great qualities. I want to say thank you for waiting that day. I will never forget it, you, your smile or the good memories of knowing you for 12 years. I am glad to have known such a phenomenal person. You, Amy & Eric will always be in my prayers.

Traci
Friend

August 28, 2007

aj i've heard it said a million times from people who've lost someone who was a friend, family, co-worker, etc. "not a day goes by that i don't think about...." never understood it until you left us. the night you died i was on a v-day living it up having a great summer night. that phone call and what happened afterwards i'll never forget how helpless and weak i felt and could hardly stand up. you were a stand up guy and i'm glad to have known you. think about you every day for no other reason that something pops into my head. just wanted to let you and anyone else who reads this that what they read in the papers and read here can never really explain what a good dude you were. a year ago already this week. people laugh again and life goes on, just so you know we never ever forget who you were. ever...wherever you are brother, we carry a bit of you with us...thanks aj.

anonymous

August 22, 2007