Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Happy new year my catholic friend!
As I take this day to reflect, you are consuming my thoughts, as usual. I miss you so much each and every day. You touched my life and heart, as you clearly touched so many others. Although we were all robbed of more time with you, I feel honored to have had you in my life at all. I would give anything to have you back. Thank you for sharing your life with me JW. I love you.

FRIEND

September 22, 2007

We miss you Jason.Ive been thinking about your family a lot, I hope they are doing better and starting to heal. Ive decided to become a police officer, you inspired me. I will do my best to live up to "officer West" standards and carry on in your honor.Keep watching out for your brothers and sisters in blue.

September 5, 2007

Jason, I know your in a better place now, watching down on everyone. I know your protecting your fellow police officers everyday. Although i didn't know you personally , you were a family friend. Its hard to imagine , that your gone and it hasn't been that long. I know you ment alot to my dad. And he misses you so much. I miss you too and I barely knew you. This has been a hard time for my father and stepmother. But i know that your helping then through it. I know your family misses you terribly and i feel their pain. Your funeral was the saddest thing i have ever been to. But your safe now. I think about you everyday and thank you for being a part of my fathers life , and mine. I miss you Jason. Your in my heart

Love ,
Melissa M.

Melissa Mecklenburg
Daughter of CHPD officer

September 5, 2007

Officer West,

You must be proud of your family and friends. They truly know how to celebrate your life. You are obviously missed by all! God Bless you as you walk those golden streets of Heaven...

Officer Margery Gerbec #2490
Cleveland Police Dept

August 16, 2007

Happy 1/2 birthday brother...6 months until 32.
Missing you every day.

FRIEND

August 10, 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

August 9, 2007

JW - Not a day goes by without you consuming my thoughts. I miss you so much.

Friend

August 8, 2007

rest brother.

ofc.
hollywood pd.

July 30, 2007

It's hard to believe that it has been two months since you were taken from us, it feels like yesterday. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, that I don't miss you. I feel as if there is a huge hole inside of me, so many things remind me of you. Thanks for the memories Jay, I will cherish them for the rest of my life. You touched so many lives and we will never forget you. Goodbye for now my friend. I love you.

Jeanette
Friend

July 26, 2007

I was telling my husband about our special relationship I said the best thing I can say about him is that I never had a bad day with him. At the wake I finally realized how special he was.His friend came to me and said "He thought you were the best"WOW!what a feeling that a hero thought I was the best.I appreciate him for becoming the man he always wanted to be and hope he is having some incredible chats with Baseball greats that went before him. Love You!

Lifelong Friend

July 21, 2007

It is not easy for any of us in the law enforcement community to deal with line of duty deaths. Those that involve the circumstances of your tragic passing are even more difficult.

May you always be blessed and may your family know that you are such an inspiration to all of us who wear the uniform. We are eternally grateful for your contributions to our profession.

We send our strength and prayers to your family and friends. Blessings to you and Godspeed.

"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."

Respectfully submitted on behalf of my department,

Officer Matthew Lewek
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

July 19, 2007

I will be running in the 2007 Hero's run on 9/23 in honor and memory of Jason. May God bless Jason.

Ron

July 19, 2007

THANK YOU JASON. You are amazing.

FRIEND

July 19, 2007

I miss your smiling face pressed against my window looking for candy; I miss seeing your hat pulled down almost to your eyes; I miss seeing you walking tall and proud in your uniform; I miss hearing your laughter and seeing you blush. I miss you Jace. I will never forget you, I love you. Rest with God.

Pam
Co-worker, CHPD

July 14, 2007

I was honored to have known this fine man; as a co-worker and friend. He was one of the greatest men I have ever met. He is missed every day. We love you Jace....we'll meet again.

Friend, civilian
Cleveland Heights Police Dept

July 14, 2007

you will always be remember jason
may you rest in peace

Officer Jason West
Cleveland Heights Police Department
Ohio
Saturday, May 26, 2007

July 11, 2007

Jason -
You would have laughed at me tonight - I wanted to call or text you. However, I think you were smiling from above...I think you are with me all the time. So many things I want to tell you and share with you. You're always in my thoughts.
Missing you so much friend.

friend

July 11, 2007

On behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City lodge #9 in Columbus, Ohio we are very sorry for the loss of your life while serving your community and our country! God bless your family!

President Jim Gilbert
Fraternal Order of Police,Capital City Lodge #9, Columbus, Ohio

July 9, 2007

Today, as we rode in the Police Memorial Rally...I'm sure you watched over us as your best friend represented you by riding your personal motorcycle, and your co-worker on the police bike...I'm sure you kept a close eye on both to make sure they didn't scratch them up.

You were thought of throughtout the day, and it is evident by the outpouring of people there you touched, raising money for your memorial fund by selling t-shirts, and the sheer number of people wearing your memorial shirts..that you were an incredible person and terrific police officer.
You are missed...Officer West...and in the hearts of many.

Deputy John Jerman
Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office

July 8, 2007

Still missing you Bro. Not many days go bye without thinking of you. God bless my friend.

July 6, 2007

Happy July 4th friend. I hope you get the best firework show of them all. Missing you very much...

July 4, 2007

My prayers go out to your parents, sister, family, friends, fellow brother and sister officers, your entire department, and to the citizens whom you gave the ultimate sacrifice for to protect them. Their loss is without end.I honor you ,and know angel wings have taken you up to the heavens above, where God will keep you 10-4 forever. "A Hero does not become a Hero by their death, but by how they lived their life." God Bless You!

Police Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Police Communications 911 Center

June 29, 2007

I will never forget the day you were killed.I was getting ready for bed and the news was on.I wasnt paying attention,until I heard that a CHPD had been shot.It was almost as if someone had turned the volume all the way up so I would listen.I stopped what I was doing and sat at the foot of my bed,eyes glued to the TV.I dont remember what else was on the news that night, but I remember calling my boyfriend who is a police officer in Cleveland to see if he had heard.I stayed up all night praying and at 6 am I drove to yur police station to make sure everyone was ok.The first thing I saw when I pulled up was the flag at half mast.I walked inside and saw 3 officers with blacked out badges.As soon as I opened my mouth I started to cry . I didnt even have to ask.I cried for a long time, and I still cry when I think of you.I wonder how your family is and why would god take you so soon. You have made a profound impact on my life and I will never forget you.

Andrea

June 28, 2007

One month ago you answered the call. That one last call. Why did it have to happen? The world was robbed of your greatness, and it just isn't right. I miss you so much. I hope you are resting peacefully and I pray that fond memories are easing the pain of everyone who loves you.

Your memory lives on as a blessing in my heart.

June 26, 2007

Thank you so much for your service to the public. You will be remembered as a hero for eternity.

As a wife of an LEO, I know all too well how so many people are quick to forget the sacrifices LEOs make. WE WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU HAVE DONE. Thank you to your family for sharing you with us. May they find peace.

Marion, Ohio

June 23, 2007