Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you for all you have done. God Bless you always and may you rest in peace.

Anonymous

January 22, 2009

i was just one of many that was proud of you and your hard work, and i will never forget how happy you were to be able to get the interview then job at the boston heights force, the look in your eyes and pride that you showed just to be part. i will always remember you as the happiness you showed and the love that you gave to your family and friends.

THANK YOU JAROD for being part of my life.

andrea kelly
friend

January 22, 2009

Jarod...I believe we met once in ADAP class at Akron U. You knew my friend Mark very well from your days at Sterling together. He told me how dedicated you were to your job and safety on the job. Thank you for all you have done in your short life and thank you for your dedication to helping others.

Officer Karla Rich
Munroe Falls Police Dept

January 21, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Jarod Dean~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, Officer Dean!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

January 21, 2009

My prayers and thoughts goes out to the family and the police department.

robert stclair
federated auto parts south euclid

January 21, 2009

Do not stand by my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep,
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am a diamond glint on the snow,
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain;
I am the gentle autum rain.
When you wake up in the morning hush;
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds of circling flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand by my grave and cry;
I am not there; I did not die.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dean family and the Boston Heights Police Department.

Anonymous

January 21, 2009

God be with you and all those who mourn you in this difficult time. God bless you all.

K.L.

January 21, 2009

Thank you for being a dedicated professional, may God bless you and hold you in the palm of his hand...

Jeremy D. Milford Sr.
EduOfficer, Continuing Law Enforcement Training

January 21, 2009

The funeral line was long, There's an awful lot of cars, Folks came out of the restaurants, They came out of the bars.
The workers at the construction sites All let their hammers drop. Someone asked. "What is this all for?" And they said, "Aw, just a cop."
Some chuckled at the passing cars. Some shed a silent tear Some people said, "It's stupid," "all these dumb policemen here."
"How come they are not out fighting crime?" "Or in a doughnut shop?" Sure is a lot of trouble, For someone who's just a cop."
They blocked the intersections, They blocked the interstate. People yelled and cursed, "Damn, it's gonna make me late!"
"This is really ridiculous!" "They're makin' us all stop!" "It seems they are sure wastin' time, On someone who's just a cop."
Into the cemetery now, The slow procession comes, The woeful Taps are slowly played. There's loud salutes from guns.
The graveyard workers shake their heads "This service is a flop." "There's lots of good words wasted, On someone who's just a cop"
Yeah, just a cop to most folks. Did his duty every day. Trying to protect us, Till they took his life away.
And when he got to heaven, St. Peter put him at the top. An angel asked him, "Who was that?" And he said, "Aw, just a cop."
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx

January 21, 2009

RIP Officer Dean Thank you for your service and may god blees you and your family (private and departmental)

Anonymous

January 21, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue. You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer Adam Borkowski
Detroit Police Department

January 21, 2009

God bless you always.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 21, 2009

RIP Ofc. Dean. Thank you for your service.

Grateful Ohio Citizen

January 21, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother and tell my Son-in law Josh Norris EOW 07/05/2007 hello and have him show you around. My prayers are with your family during this dark time.

To the Family of Officer Dean
Your complete family are in my families prayers during this dark time. Jarod was taken to early and should of had more time with you guys and I know words at this time will never stop the hurt, but know your Son and Brother is not far from you. He is the whisper in the wind, that feeling of being hugged when no one is there, he will always be at your side watching over ever accomplishment and catching ever tear that you guys shed. What has helped my family and may help yours, remember your love ones laugh, his smile and all those things that are unique to him, since they are truly what made him. Your police family extends it arms to you, if this one from Louisiana can do anything do not hesitate to ask. God bless you and may he give you strength.

Deputy John Latour (retired)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

January 21, 2009

Rest in peace young brother and thank you for your service.

Gordon Hobbs
NC Game Warden

January 21, 2009

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Police Officer Jarod Dean as well as to the Boston Heights Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Dean, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

January 21, 2009

I only met him once at our rapid deployment class at the university. He was a good kid and meshed well with everyone in our class. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Rest in peace Brother.

Brian Jones
University of Akron PD

January 21, 2009

Today our briefing was in your Honor. You are a true hero. We will carry on from here. Rest in peace my brother.

Sgt. Gary Koehn
Bountiful Police, Utah

January 20, 2009

Your sacrifice will not be forgotten Brother. May you Rest In Peace and God Bless our Brother and his family.

Officer J.D. Kornegay
UNC-CH Police Chapel Hill, NC

January 20, 2009

Rest In Peace brother Dean, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and Boston Heights P.D.

DEPUTY
SUMMIT CO. SHERIFF

January 20, 2009

Thank you for your service. Our hearts go out to the family and fellow Officers.

Officer Barton
Woods Cross Police Department UT

January 20, 2009

Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your family and your Dept.

OFFICER BOB SWOPE#5609
OLMSTED FALLS POLICE DEPT.OHIO

January 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones at this difficult time. May you rest in peace and know that your dedication and sacrifice will always be remembered.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

January 20, 2009

Officer Dean,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your entire family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

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

January 20, 2009

Rest in peace, your service and sacrafice will not be forgotten!

Patrolman Jeff Tripp
Marion,Ma Police Dept

January 20, 2009