Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I remember the death of Officer Chase as a little boy. I remember the City of Dallas profoundly mourned his death. This tragedy is a memory that I still think about and hold to this day. Rest in peace Officer Chase. You will never be forgotten.

CW Richardson

December 21, 2015

I worked with Officer Chase at the McDonalds. He was there every morning when I got to work. I have always thought about what happen over the years and I never forgot it. The day this happened, I was off that day. The next day that I came to work, I thought it was strange that he was not there. I asked where is the officer and I was informed what happened.

Officer Chase was such a down to earth and nice person. He always had a smile on his face, he was friendly and very high spirited. I never met anyone like him in my whole life. My hearts goes out to his wife and family. DPD lost a great person on that day. God Bless

McDonalds employee

July 4, 2015

In 1984, I was a patrol officer for the City of Moline, IL, and my wife and I bought a new house and moved in. As luck would have it, it was next door to John's parents, Bill and Anne. John had grown up there, and was away at college, but whenever he came home, we had talks about "cop work" and how he wanted to have a career in law enforcement. Bill talked about John all the time, and he was so proud when John was hired at Dallas Police Department. John's death, and the manner in which it happened, was a tragedy on so many levels. I attended his funeral in Des Moines, and even though I never had the opportunity to work with John, his death affected me deeply--as it has affected so many others. Rest in peace, my friend.

Officer (Ret) Darryl Brass
Moline (IL) Police Department

May 9, 2015

I was a rookie officer with the City of Burleson, Texas at the time. After getting off shift, I drove to a gun show in downtown Dallas to buy a S&W Model 65 as a new duty gun. I ended up driving near the crime scene and only learned of the details once inside the gun show. The manner in which Glenn was killed, and the people at the bus stop who egged his killer on, really bothered me. I attended Glenn's funeral, which I remember was well attended and very moving. I still think about Glenn when I see that Model 65, which I still have.

CPL Craig Driskell (Reserve)
Dalworthington Gardens DPS

April 15, 2015

Never forgotten

Police Officer - -
Mesquite (TX) Police Department

January 23, 2015

I walked into the Central Patrol locker room about two days before John was shot and John was polishing his boots as we saw each other, John smiled and said "Lonster!". I replied, "what are you doing here so early?" I went to days so I can be at home at night he said and smiled real big. You know I
got married. I told him that I had heard and as I walked away I said "be careful boy". John replied "hey man, you know nothing ever happens on days". God how I wish that we true. I miss him and his big grin all the time.

Lonnie Lindsey Sr/Cpl 4640
Dallas Police Dept. ret

December 20, 2014

On the day of this incident. I was a police officer (Lt) with the Dallas County Comunity College Police. (DCCCD) Crimal Invesgation Divison. About 5 to 10 minutes before this happen. I was at El Centro College. I was returing some stolen property that I had recovers from a local pawn shop. If I had stayed a the colleg 5 or 10 min. longer, I would have been a witness to this incidend. I was driving west in commerce st. In front of the county jail and justice center. Went I heard the call of a officer down. I made a u turn and arived at the location. I hit the ground with my M-16. I was ready for war. The suspect was down at that time. He had been shot by off duty officer working off duty in the area. I rember seeing the officer's body on the street. I had many bad dreams about that day. A local TV station was showing live coverage from the area. They showed my marked patrol unit live on TV. My mother seen it and she went wild. My pager was going wild. She called my dispatcher and the Dallas PD dispatcher. I got to a phone and called her.

Joe Lt.
Dallas County College Police (CID)

November 16, 2014

I had just about three years on the job and remember this like it was yesterday, very tragic and very sad! This event was used for many years for yearly MPO scenario training!

God bless you Officer Chase for your dedication and ultimate sacrifice, never to be forgotten!

ND
Ret.Penns PO & State Investigator

January 23, 2014

I was just discussing this senseless officer's murder with my husband last night. He was supposed to be working off-duty at the McDonald's across the parking lot from the Manor House where he lived. He instead begged Officer D**** to work for him so he could get some flight time for his pilot's training. When he returned from his day flying, he remembers the white sheet over Officer Chase, and hearing Officer D**** had come out of McDonald's and yelled repeatedly for the shooter
to drop the weapon. Instead, the shooter raised his gun towards another officer and was killed by Officer D****. My husband had arrested the shooter on a previous occasion.
This could be his story, either the officer killed, the police officer with the memories of having to kill the shooter, or just the knowlege that his fellow officer was disrespected and killed in a senseless murder. The disrespect and lack of support resulted in my husband getting out of Law Enforcement. He remembers fondly his days in the downtown and El Centro area, but also does not miss the lack of respect shown many officers in that era. Remember to show your support in any way possible.

PKB
Wife of former Dallas Police Officer

December 31, 2013

After all these years, it still hurts. I'd posted something a few years ago and was reminded of John, and Gary by something a person I know said that was really offensive regarding police officers. Nobody understands our careers as police officers, just as nobody understood our experiences in Vietnam, Iraq or any other place as soldiers except us and our families. John was a really good man, and I miss him. To this day......

Jack G. Harris, Sr. Corporal
Dallas Police Departmemt, Retired

December 21, 2013

I was looking back at a journal I had kept in high school when I was an Explorer Scout for the Polk County Sheriff's Department in Des Moines, IA. In it was a letter I had written about Off. Chase. I never knew him but I was very moved by his death. The tribute I wrote moves me still today. I thought of you today, Off. Chase. I thought of your family and of your sacrifice. Thank you again, for your selfless service. You will always be remembered.

Stacie Lett

November 23, 2013

It was a sunny, beautiful day in Dallas, 25 years ago, when we began our shift! Who would have ever thought that within 30 minutes after clearing the station, you would be tragically gunned down.....you may be gone, but your laughter and smile, and most importantly your sacrifice, will never be forgotten!

Detective Julie Cassidy
Dallas Police Department

January 23, 2013

John's friends from long ago Central 3rd watch will always remember and cherish his smile and friendship.

GFS

January 23, 2013

It's been 25 years today.

To die completely, a person must not only forget but be forgotten, and he who is not forgotten is not dead.
- Samuel Butler

You have not been forgotten.

Anonymous

January 23, 2013

I am back in school at UNM and studying Peace & Social Justice. The other day in class a fellow student chose to write and speak about how horrible police are. What they did not know was that I worked with and was a friend of John Chase. I asked my professor to speak to the class, which he agreed, and I recounted that horrible morning. You see, I was only a few miles away from John, we were both working alone in separate squad cars that day. I remember as the call for help came over the radio and arriving too late, John laying dead and the suspect having just been shot by my sergeant. I remember how hard it was to go to work every night, how hard at detail it was for each of us to get through our briefing. You could tell most of us were holding back tears. I really cared about John. He was a bright light to all of us. Young and full of life. I often wish to this day I had only been a few blocks closer, but I was not. Only a few seconds and maybe me or one of my fellow officers might have saved him.

I told this story in class barely able to hold back my tears and managed to get through the story. I made sure they all knew about how the citizens of Dallas that morning chanted and encouraged the suspect to shoot and kill John.

I hardly looked up when I told this story, but when I did I could see everyone's head down, in shame. You could see some were close to tears. The class was quiet and no one said a word, except a few of my classmates came over to me and hugged me.

John, your death was so senseless and painful to us all, but if there is any good that came from loosing you, it was my being able to share this story. For 16 young people at the University New Mexico, I believe it changed forever how they think of police. Love you John.

Jack G. Harris, Sr. Corporal
Dallas Police Deparetment, Retired

April 1, 2012

I remember the day you passed away. I lived at the Manor House at the corner of Commerce and Ervay. I heard the shots ring out that morning and by the time I got ready for the day and made it down to the street level I noticed the police cars and the roped off parking lot. Not knowing what had happened I went on with my day only to learn later on the radio what had happened and that it was you who was killed. I remembered your name you see because it was just a few months earlier I had helped you and a couple of your fellow officers catch a couple of car thieves who had stashed the stolen Mercury Grand Marquis on the top floor of the parking garage behind the apartment tower. I have never forgotten your name nor will I ever as long as I live. My Prayers have always been out there for your family and friends especially your Wife. May you rest in peace Officer John Glenn Chase.
March 24th, 2012

Curtis Ruble
Concerned Citizen

March 24, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. I frequently post on ths site, and each murder is horrible but the circumstances of your death are ssickening.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I hold your family in my heart's embrace today.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 23, 2012

Hey Cousin John!! I cant believe its almost been 24 years since you were shoot and killed. I remember it as it was yesterday. I was 8 years old playing outside when I got the awful phone call. I had just been with you at your wedding with Joni and had the time of my life with you and then some random person had the nerve to take you out of my life. We were so close and when that day came that I had to say good bye I will never ever forget it. I know your watching over me Cuz but its not that same. I miss you more and more every day and I know that one day we will be back together. I think of you often and wonder what you would be doing and how many kids you would have. I love you JOHN!!!! I know we will be together someday in Heaven!!! Grandpa is now with you now so your not alone anymore. I love you to pieces

Sara

December 16, 2011

I hired on and went through the Dallas Police Academy with John. We both were assigned to Central Patrol after the academy. I will never forget this day, and I will never forget John and all of my classmates from Class 190. Al Adams

Lt. Al Adams
Alton, Illinois Police Department

October 14, 2011

I remember that day like it was yesterday. I was a mom with two little boys in Jan. 1988 and I had just turned 30 on the 21st. The circumstances surrounding Officer Chase's murder was mind blowing to say the least. It made me wonder what kind of world I was raising my boys in. The only thing I could do is to raise them to respect the men and women in blue for the job they do every day for all of us. God bless Office Chase. He did not die in vane. My boys who are now 31 and 27 are a great testament to that.

Nancy
citizen

January 25, 2011

Nearly two and a half decades. You were not forgotten on the 23rd of this year.

"I will be strong and courageous, I will not be terrified or discouraged for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go" Joshua 1:9

Anonymous

February 3, 2010

I was a security guard at lovefield when i heard on my
scanner that an officer had been shot, Later ,I was horrified to learn that it was a former classmate of mine that was the shooter.
After all these years i am i glad i found this website to exspress my condolences .I will always remember that sad day

BOB/CIVILLIAN

April 8, 2009

John,
think about you often.
Bubba- Estes Park

Harris Chandler
Worked w/ John in Colorado

February 19, 2009

John,
Another anniversary is approaching. It all still seems like yesterday even though it has been over two decades. You are still rememebered - and missed.
Please keep a special watch over your fellow officers at DPD.

Diane

January 21, 2009

On the heels of the loss of another Dallas officer this week, your memorial was on my pop up. I worked for an insurance company that was on Turtle Creek Blvd in the late 80's and traveled to Dallas often. A couple of the guys were former Dallas officers and they were great guys. They were very distraught in January, 1988. The mood among the rest of the office was very subdued as well. I thought then as I do know that it takes a very courageous person to want to be a police officer and you demonstrated this to all of us. Our prayers remain with your family and we are certian you are an inspiration to many people as was noted in a particular prior post.

Citizen

January 8, 2009