Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Officer West,
I know there are no words to make you feel better but please take comfort in knowing that people from around the world are grieving with you. There is nothing sadder than losing a loved one except for losing him in this way...at the hands of some dirtbag. Don't worry the dirt bag will get his in onw way or another. Even though you are going through something that no one should ever have to go through and it feels like the tears will never end hold your head high as the tears fall and be extra proud of your son. He is a TRUE HERO and evryone knows that Heroes live forever!!

To the Cleveland Heights Police Department,
All of you have lost a beloved family member also. I know it will be very difficult to go back to work for some time. Please know that everyone is grieving with all of you also. I know that you wil keep Offiecr West alive with all of the stories you will be telling about him in the coming months-and I KNOW you wil be doing this-I've been there before. I will be covering my badge as soon as I get to work in honor of Officer West.

My thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of you.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER and MEMORIES NEVER DIE!

LCSO

May 26, 2007

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

DEPUTY J.D.DAVIS
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office (Va.)

May 26, 2007

A POLICEMAN'S PRAYER
BROTHER WHEN YOU WEEP FOR ME REMEMBER THAT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.
LAY ME DOWN AND WHEN YOU LEAVE REMEMBER I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE...IN EVERY DARK AND DREARY ALLEY I'LL BE THERE AS YOU SLOWLY TREAD, ON EVERY STREET CORNER IN THE DRIVING SNOW I'LL HOLD YOUR COAT AND YOU WILL KNOW.
IN PLACES WHERE THE DEVIL IS AFRAID TO WALK...
AT DOORS WHERE YOU MEET RESISTANCE...
IN HOUSES WHERE CHILDREN HIDE...
YOU KNOW I'LL BE AT YOUR SIDE.
THE PLACE FROM WHICH I NOW RESPOND IS OVERSTAFFED WITH HEROES GONE...MEN WHO ANSWERED ONE LAST JOB AND DID IT WELL.
AS POLICEMEN WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A CARD DEALT IN OUR HAND...A CARD WE HOPE WE NEVER PLAY BUT WE HOLD IT THERE ANYWAY.
THE CARD IS SOMETHING WE IGNORE AS WE STAND ON THAT THIN BLUE LINE EVERY TOUR...FOR WE KNOW THAT WE ARE THE ONLY PRAYER FOR MANY OUT THERE.
SO REMEMBER, AS YOU WIPE YOUR TEARS, THE JOY I HAVE KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE YEARS...AS THE JOB I LOVED TO DO I PRAY THAT THIS THOUGHT WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.

-AUTHOR UNKNOWN

How many more names must we add. Those that criticize and berade us are the first to call us when they "need help". Most of the time it is to straighten out what they started anyway. They are the first to question what took us so long to get to them. They are also the first ones to forget when one of our brothers gives his life for them, so that they may go one with their night. They will not bat an eye or loose an hour sleep over our loss. WE will NOT FORGET though. Everytime we answer that radio call, make that car stop, engage in that foot pursuit...we will remember Officer Jason West and all the heroes in his company. May the Lord watch over his family, friends, and fellow officers.

Detective John Halligan
Philadelphia Police Department

May 26, 2007

my deepest regards to officer west and his family. we have your watch from here brother. rest in peace now my blue blood brother. to the family, i sincerely feel your pain. i am the daughter in law and friend of two henderson county deputies that responded to the same type of call and their watch prematurely terminated as officer west's was. God speed.

deputy t. ogburn
kaufman county sheriffs dept, tx

May 26, 2007

REST IN PEACE Bro!!! Your time in hell is over. May G-d hold your loved ones in the palm of his hands and help comfort them during this difficult time.

Former Officer, Faith Gollob
Chesapeake Police Department

May 26, 2007

To the friends and family of Officer West, may God be with you in your time of need. Officer West you will not be forgotten, Rest in Peace Sir, we'll take it from here.

Deputy Mark Hemsworth
Fairfield County Ohio Sheriff's Department

May 26, 2007

Our hearts are heavy with the news of this senseless tragedy.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer West and his family and friends. Your service and dedication to protect and serve the CH community will never be forgotten. May Officer West's family find some small comfort in knowing that the LEO community is here for you. May God bless and protect Officer West and his family.

Ohio Officer and Wife

May 26, 2007

Thank You and God Bless. You are truly a hero.

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Border Patrol

May 26, 2007

Thank You Officer West, you really are a hero.
Heroes never die.
God Bless you and comfort your family. They'll be in my prayers.

Thank you for your service

Nicholas Dominguez
Law Enforcement Supporter/hopeful

May 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Officer West and the Cleveland Heights PD. RIP

wife
RMPD NC

May 26, 2007

I am the wife of one of Jason's best friends - My husband is also a CHPD officer. Jason was a wonderful man, a best friend, someone I cherished very deeply. He loved life and he loved children. My 6 yr old daughter called him her very best freind. He is a man distinguished by his exceptional courage and bravery. I miss him and I love him. We pray for Jason, his family and the family of officers aross the country. I pray that not one more life will ever be taken from us again. I love you Jason.

Jennifer
Friend

May 26, 2007

It takes a special type of person to answer the call to protect and serve. To be part of the brotherhood we call the thin blue line which separates the good people in our society from the evil ones. You answered that call every day with pride and honor. You are a hero and heroes never die. The coward that took your life will pay in this life and definetly in the next. Your sacrifice will always be remembered. May God bless you and your family.

Cpl. Palumbo #2489
Prince George's County Police, Maryland

May 26, 2007

Officer West,
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. La

May 26, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

May 26, 2007

my deepest sympathies to you in your loss. know that many officers and their families from around the country are remembering you during this time. peace to you.

carla h. lyon, widow, asst. chief deputy keith lyon, knoxville, tn. eow 05.09.06

May 26, 2007

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 26, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. The thin blue line, just became thinner. Your work will not be forgotten. I lived in Cleveland Heights in the early 70's, just a few blocks from Severance Center. I went to Millikin Elementary School. Another angel earned his wings. May He watch over your friends, family and brothers and sisters in blue.

Sergeant Sheila Lambie
St. Paul Police Department

May 26, 2007

May God watch over your parents and friends during this tragic time. I know that the coward will pay for his actions. Pray that you are held in the arms of our Savior for comfort and eternal peace. Rest well my friend, you have earned it.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

May 26, 2007

Rest in peace my brother in blue

Patrol Deputy
Bonneville County S.O. Idaho

May 26, 2007

To Officer West family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

May 26, 2007

God bless you and your family

Detective
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

May 26, 2007

Rest In Eternal Peace P.O. West


Heroes get up each day,
To dress in blue,
They patrol our streets,
Watching our cities,
Keeping us safe each day.

Making a difference,
We often over look.

How many have we forgotten?

How many are gone,
Lost in the line of duty?

We wait 'til it's too late,
To acknowledge all they've done,
To give them our respect.

The least we can do,
Is give them their due,
Before we lose another,
Hero dressed in blue.

Former CHPD BPO #328
Pepper Pike PD

May 26, 2007

Jason,
You will be truly missed. I went to college in a small city near Cleaveland Heights many years ago and so I am aware of the area you worked. Now I live in an area that has been hit hard by many Line of Duties this past year and so we are aware of what your Department, town, friends and family is going through. You, your family including your family in blue will remain in my thoughts and prayers. Join those who went before you in keeping an eye on your brother and sister officers that remain here on earth working so hard to keep us all safe. Thank you for your service.

Ellen Guerdat
VP WNY Concerns of Police Survivors

Ellen Guerdat
VP WNY COPS

May 26, 2007

I am a finace of an officer killed in the line of duty.. my deepest sorrows go out to the family for their lost loved one. May he rest in peace.

melissa

May 26, 2007

Officer West you will be missed. When you meet St. Michael please pray with him and ask him to watch over your brothers and sisters in blue. Thank you and God Bless.

CPD

May 26, 2007