Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer West, I know our paths crossed on the streets of Cleveland Heights. My heart is warmed by the decision of someone as fine as you to protect us and our children. My heart breaks at this loss. I know you are under God's care. I hope He gives your family some comforting days filled with memories of your life. I pray that your sacrifice is a wake-up call to the citizens and this city to do what they can to STOP every act of violance that enters their life or the lives around them. God Bless all of our Protectors.

Citizen of Cleveland Heights

May 29, 2007

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in law, your watch on earth is over. I pray for your parents, and sister, that His grace will see them through..

SGT. John L. Gulledge Retired
Escambia CO FL SO

May 29, 2007

"And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: Whom shall I send? and who shall go for us? And I said: Lo, here am I, send me."

Isaiah 6:8

Officer West heard the call and answered valiantly. The family and friends of Officer West our in our prayers. Officer West will forever have a place in our hearts and memory. We will not forget his bravery, his service or his sacrafice. Officer West is a hero and our brotehr. Job well done Officer West. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

May 29, 2007

A POEM CALLED "THE ROUTINE" Written to pay tribute to all who pay the ultimate price to keep peace.

It was a day just like any other

He kissed his wife, his child’s mother

Out the door he went, and to the station he drove

As he had done countless times down the same roads

When he got to the station everyone said their friendly, “hello”

One asked him, “hey! You want a cup of joe?”

The supervisor entered, and roll call was complete

He grabbed his bag, loaded his car, ready to hit the streets

Out on patrol, the radio crackled, a disturbance was the crime

He knew the house well, having been there many times

As he pulled up, something wasn’t right

There was no loud yelling as on the previous nights

Out of the car, and towards the house he went

Knowing his back-up, dispatch had sent

The door flung open, and before he could react

The husband who had killed his wife, ran at the officer and attacked

The knife went deep, straight into the officer’s chest

Cutting through his bullet-proof vest

He was able to push the assailant away, and stagger back

Shooting the killer before another attack

The officer fell, and the last thought he had

Was of his wife, and child, no longer able to see their husband, and dad

The funeral home was packed with all of his family, and friends

A line of blue, it seemed, would never end

When he got to Heaven the gates were opened wide

An angel met him, and led him inside

For the duty he had done, and price he had paid

God sent a special angel to watch over his family for the rest of their days





Bradley L. Bordelon

May 27, 2007

Brad Bordelon

May 29, 2007

May God Bless your soul and give your family the strength to continue. We have lost another hero in a world that already has so few. Rest in Peace my Brother!

James McPartland Jr.

May 29, 2007

May the Lord bless Officer West, his family, friends and fellow Officers. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Brother.

Patrolman Bryan Losagio
Salisbury Township Police Department, Lehigh County, Pa

May 29, 2007

Officer West-Thank you for making me wearing my uniform so proudly everyday. It is officers like you that reassure me daily why we do the job we do the job we do. You are a hero, warrior and fellow brother in law enforcement. Having been shot myself on duty 15 years ago, I know how you must have felt. I wish I had been there to fight right next to you in your night of need. Your "bad guy" is behind bars and we will take it from here. Thank you Officer for a job well done. I pray for peace for your family. Rest in peace my brother.

Sergeant Travis T. Foreman
Waveland Police Department
Waveland, Mississippi

Sergeant Travis T. Foreman
Waveland Police Department

May 29, 2007

Thank you for your service and may GOD bless you and your family.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER

Dispatcher
Fairfax County Police, VA

May 29, 2007

You have served our profession and your community with honor, my brother. As you now sit with the angels, you and your family are in my heart and prayers.

Captain Gary Graham (RET)
Denver Police Department

May 29, 2007

Rest in Peace, Officer Jason West, God Bless your soul

Officer Carolyn Martin
Lexington Police , Texas

May 29, 2007

I am so very sorry for your loss. God bless all of you. This such a senseless and tragic loss.

Karen
citizen

May 29, 2007

I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my father in the line of duty in 1991. I know in his seven years on the job he has helped many people. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Ohio has lost one of it's finest. God Bless

EMT I/D Deputy Coroner
Miami County EMS, Kansas

May 29, 2007

Officer West

May you Rest in Peace you have paid the ultimate sacrifice for your community in protecting and serving those you swore to protect. The Lord will look out for your family until you all are reunited in Heaven. The thin blue line keeps getting thinner.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept. of Juvnile Justice

May 29, 2007

Officer West, thank you for your service. You are a hero. A prayer has been said for your family, friends, and co-workers.

busymom4kc
supporter of law enforcement

May 29, 2007

Im so sorry for your loss.
My prayers to the family of
this brave Hero.

Connie
a concern citizen of U.S.A

May 29, 2007

Once again I am extremely saddened to hear that another brave officer has lost his life. My heart goes out to the parents and sister of Officer West. I lost my son to gunfire in 2005. I miss him so much. I understand your pain. I am so sorry you have to go through this. What a brave officer he must have been. I will be praying for you and your family in the days,weeks and months to come. To the fellow officers of Officer West I want you to know that I realize you are hurting also. I an sure that this has been a great tradgedy for each one of you. I will be praying for you and for your safety. You need to know that you are loved and appreciated for the job you do.I will be praying that God will comfort Officer West's family and I will be giving you "hugs" often in the days ahead.

PAT STEVENS
MOTHER OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER ANDY STEVENS

May 29, 2007

I am so sorry. This is just sickening."You're a Policeman"


Dedicated to Law Enforcement Officers
throughout the United States:

When the hours seem long and the going, rough
When the pay seems small and the criminals, tough
Just square your shoulders and call their bluff
Let them be the ones to cry, "Enough"

You're a Policeman.

When the public scoffs and the papers rave
And blame you alone for a new crime wave
They'll change quick enough when there're lives to save
For deep in their hearts they count you brave

You're a Policeman.

When you bid your loved ones goodbye each day
Don't be too sure you've the harder way
You shoot it out with the crook at bay
They're th eones who sit a home and pray

You're a Policeman.

When you get back home dog tired at night
And wonder if life's really worth the fight
Your cares will vanish and burdens seem light
If you've done your best and your conscience's right

You're a Policeman.

When promotion comes, as it surely will,
If you do your job an dare loyal still
Don't forget soon in your new found thrill
Those others who are plodding up the hill

You're a Policeman.

When you leave at last this worldly din
And seek, like mortals, Paradise to win
Saint Peter, I trust, will o'erlook ev'ry sin
And say, "Well done, my boy, come right in.

You're a Policeman.

Patty from Spartanburg, SC
mother-in-law of a sheriff's deputy

May 29, 2007

Jason, I met you briefly a few times by a mutual friend. Although we did not know each other closely, when in your presence I experienced a warm, caring, vivacious young man. Just know that you have touched so many not only in your passing but in your time living as well. We have lost a wonderful person, but we all know wherever you are, you are smiling. Thank you for your time protecting us. I wish your family strength in their time of sorrow.

D. Wolf
Citizen

May 29, 2007

The officers and members of the Wood County Ohio Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #109 pass our thoughts and prays to the family, friends, and fellow Officers from Cleveland Heights Ohio. It is obvious that Officer Poling had courage as well as a high level of devotion to his profession and to the safety of the community. His dedication to law enforcement shall not be forgotten

Dan Van Vorhis
Ohio Adult Parole / President FOP #109

May 29, 2007

Officer West,
Thank-you for your service. Your community has suffered the loss of one of its bravest and finest. You will always be remembered as a hero. Our deepest condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Cleveland Heights Police Department. Know that we mourn with you. Rest in peace, brother.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

May 29, 2007

Rest in peace Officer West. You and your family are in my prayers.

Shelly
Citizen

May 29, 2007

May your family be at ease knowing you were doing a job you respected, you loved, and made a differnce in other's lives you touched by doing this job. Rest easy.

Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo

May 29, 2007

Officer West, you have paid for devotion to duty with your life. I know many will miss you dearly and I hope your family and friends can eventually find some comfort. I have the utmost respect for you and for the profession in which you chose to spend your all too brief life. May God keep you safely in his arms for all time.

Frances Giles
granddaughter of slain officer

May 29, 2007

Officer West, you are a true hero. From me and my BSO family....thank you! We'll take it from here brother.....rest in peace

Sgt J Nyce
Broward County Sheriff's Office

May 29, 2007

Rest In Peace Brother.

p beaulac officer
Essex County Dept Of Corrections

May 29, 2007