Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You've fought the noble fight and now God has called you home. Return to Him in honor, my brother, and rest forever in peace. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. You are my Hero!

Jeff
Former GPD Officer

January 19, 2009

To the family and Boston Heights Teammates of Officer Dean,

John 15:13 states ‘Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.’ But Jarod, like all of the men and women who died in the line of duty before him, did not lay down his life for his ‘friends’ but for people he never even met. Words are poor instruments to describe what he has meant to your police department, teammates, and the citizens of Boston Heights. Please know that my family and I are praying for all of you. May God bless and protect each of you at this time of great sorrow.

Lt. Bob Meader
Columbus Police

January 19, 2009

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE BOSTON HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT OHIO.

Anonymous

January 19, 2009

I am very sorry for the loss of Officer Dean. My prayers are with his family, friends, and the Boston Heights Police Department. God Bless you Officer Dean.

Jennifer Bell Huntsville AL
Mother of a Police Officer

January 19, 2009

The men and women of the Mentor on the Lake Police Department offer our thoughts and prayers to the friends, family and fellow officers of Ptl. Dean. God Bless and Never Forget!!

M.O. Thomas Rovniak
Mentor On The Lake PD, Ohio

January 19, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Dean, we will take it fromk here.

Deputy John Jerman
Cuyahoga County Sherriff's Office

January 19, 2009

RIP brother, the rest of us will protect the citizens of you community for you now. Prayers to all of the family and friends, and to ours neighbors in Boston Heights, we are hear for you.

Anonymous

January 19, 2009

My prayers are with your family, friends, and Agency. May you sleep easy with God, Jarod. We thank you for your Service, Sir. You will NEVER be forgotten.

Sgt. Trey Pellizzari
Texas Dept of Public Safety/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement--Garland

January 19, 2009

Rest in peace brother. We've got the watch from here. May God bless your family, friends and fellow officers who all mourn the loss of yet another hero.

Motor Officer Dominick Marraccini
Easton Police Department, Easton, PA

January 19, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Dean, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you so very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

January 19, 2009

Rest in peace Officer Dean. Condolensces to your family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers.

Anonymous
Maine

January 19, 2009

God Bless you Sir.

Rick F.
Ret. Co

January 19, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother. See you in Heaven someday. My prayers are with your family, friends, and co-workers. Today we lost a hero who will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
MN

January 19, 2009

Rest in Peace Officer Dean. May your family find some
comfort in knowing that they are not alone in their loss.
Sadly as it is, we lost our Deputy Sarah Jones EOW 10-19-08
also struck by a car. All the weapons and vests cannot keep our LEO safe.
Never Forgotten, your watch is done.

Connie Jones

Connie Jones
COPS Survior IN-law

January 19, 2009

"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

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

January 19, 2009

Officer Dean Rest in Peace.

Stephen Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

January 19, 2009

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones. Wrap your wings around all of your loved ones, protect them and help ease some of their grief. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 19, 2009

Off Dean, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester PD

January 19, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Jarod Dean. God Bless him for his service to the citizens of Boston Heights. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret
CMPD Charlotte, North Carolina

January 19, 2009

We would like to send our warmest regards and deepest condolences to the family, friends and department of Officer Jarod Dean. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult and sad time.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc.
Members and Staff

January 19, 2009

Thank-you for your service. Rest in peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police, MD

January 19, 2009

my deepest respect and thoughts go to you,your family and fellow officers.Thanks for keeping this world safer! Rest In Peace!! from belgium(europe)

francky wygers
security guard

January 19, 2009

God bless you and your family Officer Dean.

Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

January 19, 2009

Your new assignment is now with the most elite law enforcement departments in the universe joining with all our brothers and sisters who have left our ranks for Gods agency in heaven. As you meet with and consort with your new partners and with our Lord know you will never be forgotten by those you have left behind and that your brothers and sisters here will tend to your family. Your service here protecting Gods children has been honorable and very well done with your open heart and integrity to service. Well done brother, rest in peace.
In Christ, Tom Bradley, AZ State Chaplain FOP

Tom Bradley, Retired
Phoenix AZ PD

January 19, 2009

No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends. John 15:12-13

Clinton Arnette
Bluff City PD / ETSU

January 19, 2009