Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over five years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

September 21, 2016

Rest in peace Brother Jason.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

September 21, 2016

God Speed, Brother.

Sgt. K. Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 21, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Gallero!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

September 21, 2016

Jason.

brother I never met you in this life. But I am a former USARMY MP so I've been in your shoes. So sorry to hear about this. My prayers to you and God bless

Josh Holcomb former MP

September 21, 2016

Final Salute Officer Gallero, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.

Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept

September 20, 2016

Patrol Officer Jason Gallero, your life journey on earth is over, but your leadership can never be replaced. Thank you for your public service. Our Nation has lost a son. May your family, friends, and community be blessed as they weep over you. There is a time for mourning and a time for joy, and we will find time for both on your behalf. Please know that you made a positive difference as an instructor. May your students carry on your high values and legacy. My son is a police officer. Always...respect, peace, and hope. LC from Colorado

Linda C Case, USA Citizen
A Mom of a Police Officer

September 20, 2016

Rest in peace Brother ....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of your agency during this most difficult and tragic time......

Lt. Joseph Ward, ret
Jackson, NJ PD

September 20, 2016

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

September 20, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Gallero as well as his brothers and sisters with the Cook County Sheriff's Office. RIP brother.

Chief Deputy Steve Bennett
Iowa County (WI) Sheriff's Office

September 20, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

September 20, 2016

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County sheriff's office

September 20, 2016

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln

Sergeant E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

September 20, 2016

On behalf of the Harris County (TX) Sheriff's Office Academy staff, we send our deepest condolences to the family and to Cook County Sheriff's Police. We especially remember their Academy staff who are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rest in peace brother, we have it from here.

Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy Staff

Captain Debra Schmidt, Academy Commander
Harris County Sheriff's Office

September 20, 2016

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Gallero for your 22 years of service and dedication to your community.

Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Kansas

September 20, 2016

God bless the family and friends of Patrol Officer Jason Gallero. May God give them strength and encouragement to face the days ahead...

Dr. Harold & Madeline Altman
Survivor - Deputy Sheriff Harold Michael Altman, 1/30/2007

September 20, 2016

Rest easy Brother you will be missed but God had a greater plan for you! Condolences to your family & friends.

Inv. James Harris
Cook County Sheriff's Police Department

September 20, 2016

Rest in peace Officer Gallero. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten. God has called you home and now we continue his work to protect and to serve.

OFFICER TERRY F. ZECH (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

September 19, 2016

My condolences and prayers goes out to Officer Gallero's daughter and to his parents. May his soul forever rest in peace.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police

September 19, 2016

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 19, 2016

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF COOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S POLICE DEPARTMENT, PATROL OFFICER JASON GALLERO.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Patrol Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest.
Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities. We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and our faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate might be required of us in the service to our community, for Law Enforcement is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
ALL LIVES MATTER - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject(s), or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
OFFICER GALLERO
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Cook County in the State of Illinois with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have Served and Protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Officer Gallero status............Officer Gallero status............ Officer Gallero status.............Attention All Units............... Cook County Sheriff's Police Department, Patrol Officer Jason Gallero having served the citizens of Cook County in the State of Illinois with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

September 19, 2016

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Departmen

September 19, 2016

Sorry for the loss. I salute you.

Fire Specialist Adrian Gladney
Baltimore county fire department

September 19, 2016

You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept, NY

September 19, 2016

Thank you Officer Gallero for your years of hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Illinois. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES LIVE FOREVER...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

September 19, 2016