Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jason it will be a year on Jan 5th. I truly miss you and will always have memories that I will keep close to me. I will remember how much fun we had when you lived closed to us. The memories will stay with me forever and ever. I wish you were still here to be with us all but I know in my heart you are always close by. Keep watching over us all and keep us safe. I love you tons and miss you.

Bree
Cousin

January 2, 2009

Jason,
You are in all of our thoughts...We miss you greatly.
Watch over Lisa.

Gwen
Good Friend

December 29, 2008

WELL IN 3 WEEKS NOW WILL BE THE VERY SAD 1 YEAR ANIVERSURY OF YOUR DEATH WE ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH THIS IS STILL JUST AS UNFAIR AS THE NIGHT IT HAPPENED YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS DAILY JASON I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU

PEGGY GAJEWSKI
I AM JASONS AUNT

December 12, 2008

AS WE KNOW FREEDOM DOES NOT COME FREE. DEPUTY SHERIFF ZUNKER SHOULD BE PRAISED FOR HIS DEDICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. THIS BUSINESS IS NOT EASY. IT TAKES A LOT OF HARD WORK AND DEDICATION AND A LOT OF LUCK.
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY (THE ZUNKER FAMILY).
SINCERELY,
JON LOWDER, CPL.
NORTH CAROLINA

JON LOWDER, CPL.
UNION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

November 27, 2008

Rest in Peace, Brother!

You are missed.

N. DeCook
Chicago Police

November 12, 2008

Jas,
Sunday was your 32nd birthday. One of the first times we all haven't done something on our birthdays...even if it wasn't on the actual days. I was with your family and Lis. We all miss you dearly!!!!

Gwen Saari
Was a close friend

September 18, 2008

RIP brother. Doing the job like the rest of us. One hopes you are in a better place looking after the rest of us. Thank you for your service, and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

officer richter
park falls pd

August 29, 2008

To those who loved Deputy Zunker, my heart goes to you all. Know that you're not alone in this journey you walk. I lost my fiance in the line of duty January 2003 and my world was forever changed. Even as time as gone forward, and I've found many reasons and ways to smile, I still have not forgotten the man that he was. Dennis was a beautiful person and he forever has a part of my heart, just as I'm sure Jason will always be a part of yours.

It takes a special person to put their lives on the line everyday to make this world a little safer for us all. I know many of these men never would've thought of themselves as "heroes" but they were in so many ways. It's sad that it they had to lose their lives for some of us to see that. Having said that, thank you Deputy Zunker for helping to make this world a better place Deputy Zunker. You will not be forgotten here in Winnipeg. I know this isn't a very manly thing to do, but if you happen to run into Dennis up there, please give him a big hug for the kids and I. We miss him more than words can say.

Wishing those who loved you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis Ray McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

July 9, 2008

As i search inside my very soal to find the reasons why your life had ended so tragicaly and why you had to die.You gave so much while here on earth.And you may never know/All the lives you touched sweet jason.Before you had to go.You are loved so very much. By each and everyone. my brother is so very proud that he could call you son. You gave until the very end .And then gave so much more.I wish i could change what happened.To you that awful night .And make it go away. But that can never change. No matter how hard are much i pray.You are a hero for that it is a fact.I wish and want so badly to just bring you back.I know your in a better place.And that you are at peace. I miss you jason .And love you so that pain it cuts so deep.So when i think of you . From now till the end of time .Ill see your smileing face ,If only in my mind. You shell live forever . In my heart and in my mind . I love you jason scott zunker until the end of time . LOVE ALWAY AUNT PEGGY

JASONS AUNT PEGGY
LOVEING FAMILY MEMBER

June 10, 2008

You are a true hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers. AC

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

June 3, 2008

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” John 15:13

Sergeant Rick Towell
Kannapolis Police Department

June 3, 2008

My heart goes out to the Zunker family! May God Bless you and keep you strong!

Dana
Cousin of Deputy Mike Pace EOW:Dec 1998

May 13, 2008

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Zunker and we honor his distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever. Today, because of the sacrifice Deputy Zunker has made, the house of freedom is stronger, sturdier, and more secure.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Zunker, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with him when he walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that he will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Deputy Zunker is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

For those who pledge to uphold it, Freedom requires a sacrifice the protected will never know.

Special Agent TPD
FBI New York

March 21, 2008

May God be with the family, friends and Dept. of Deputy Zunker during their time of bereavement. It's always tragic to lose a loved one unexpectantly like this. God Bless you my brother in Law Enforcement. Now gear up and grab a beat in Heaven we'll see you soon.

Patrol Officer V. B. Arceneaux 239
Houston Port Authority Police

February 28, 2008

Dep. Zunker was a graduate of CVTC's recruit academy, where I curently attend. Recently, his name was placed on the a memorial plaque his honor. All of his fellow recruits, past, present, and future, mourn with his family.

Erickson

February 26, 2008

My condolences to the family.

PO P. COLBERT
ELSBERRY P.D.

February 24, 2008

Thank you for your service. God Bless and Protect your Family and your Department.

Juanita Bethea

February 24, 2008

May God hold you close in your horrible loss. My family to lost a loved one in Sept 05. I wish there were words to ease your pain. Only time and God heals. You are in my prayer. Aunt of slain officer Jamie Walker. EOW Sept 28 2005, Waynesboro, ms.

Judy

February 23, 2008

Deputy Zunker

You have done your duty and are a true hero. You have served your community, state and country. Rest in Peace knowing you have done a job well done.

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

February 18, 2008

May God bless Mrs. Zunker and all those who loved Deputy Zunker. You are in my prayers.

Chaplain
Arkansas White County Sheriff's Department

February 8, 2008

My heartfelt sympathy goes out ot the family and coworkers of Deputy Zunker.

Although I did not have the privilege to have known you personally, I grieve for your loss my friend. Rest in peace knowing that those of us left behind will proudly cover your post on the thin blue line.

Sg.t D. Balough
Memphis P.D. Tx

February 8, 2008

Our many thoughts and prayers are with your agency and family during this tragic time!

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

February 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Zunker. Rest in peace our brother.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD

February 4, 2008

God bless the family, friends and associates of this fallen officer.

Chief Jay Stripling
Andrew College Police Department

February 2, 2008

May God lay his healing hand upon the family of Deputy Zunker and may they know he will never be forgotten. Thank you Jason for your dedicated service to the people of Wisconsin and the United States. May this type of accident never be repeated again, it's only been 13 months since the last one just a different last name!

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 2, 2008