Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Jean B. Dozier

Long Island State Parkway Police Department, New York

End of Watch Thursday, October 10, 1968

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Reflections for Patrolman Jean B. Dozier

I didn't know Jean but served with him as a "temp" 63-to 67 at the Jones Beach barracks. I lived about 1/4 mile from the accident scene in Wantagh. RIP Jean !!

ALLAN HUNT shield # 339
LISPP

December 13, 2022

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is always remembered by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

October 10, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 50th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 10, 2018

Patrolman Dozier,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Long Island. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 10, 2018

I REMEMBER WHEN IT HAPPEND I LIVED AT OAKBEACH I WAS TOLD BY OTHER LISPP THAT HE RAN INTO A PAYLOADER WHILE CHASING BAD GUYS

BOB

July 13, 2017

Patrolman Dozier was my next door neighbor growing up on Deer Lane in Wantagh. I remember hearing of his tragic death and I felt bad for his children who were my friends. He was an inspiration to me and I became a Colorado State Patrolman (Trooper) ten years later.

Master Sergeant (retired) Craig LeVere
Colorado State Patrol

September 28, 2016

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Dozier and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

October 7, 2015

Jean was five years older than I was. I didn't appreciate Jean until I was in my early teens and he in his later teens. He was fun to be with, had a wonderful sense of humor and I truly enjoyed his company. He was a wonderful father to four living children, Joanna, Stephen, Michael and Russell. They have grown into wonderful adults. While in high school and early college, he did several "sock hops" on Long Island for Alan Freed,( the King of Rock and Roll). Alan said he looked like Tab Hunter,(a star of th 50's and 60's). I would have loved to have shared more of my life with him. He left us too soon.

Ms. Carla Gaskill
sister

July 16, 2014

My brother Jean, was five years older than I was. I didn't appreciate him until I was in my early teens and he was in his late teens. Jean had a wonderful sense of humor and Alan Freed,(the King of Rock and Roll), stated he looked like Tab Hunter,(an actor from the 50's & 60's). He has four wonderful lliving children. Joanna, Stephen , Russell and Michael. They have grown into wonderul adults. I miss you constantly and wish I could have shared more of my life with you. You left us too soon.

Ms. Carla Gaskill
sister

July 14, 2014

Uncle Jean,

I still hold the memory of an uncle bouncing me on his knee as a very young child. Afterall, we share the same middle name...Bryant.

For whatever reason...I followed your footsteps into law enforcement. My mother...your sister...misses you every day. My grandmother...your mother...she is in heaven now, but she missed you every day too.

R.I.P.

Special Agent J. Bryant Rusin
United States Secret Service / Nephew

December 13, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 10, 2012

To Patrolman Dozier and and his loved ones:

On this the 43rd anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today. Rest in Peace. I am praying for solace for your family today and each day of their journey as survivors.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Patrolman Dozier gave to his community and the citizens of New York, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on October 10, 1968


Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

October 10, 2011

STILL MISSING HIM AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
STILL FILLED WITH PRIDE AS WELL

JOANNA
DAUGHTER

September 29, 2011

On the eve of the anniversary of your death we remember you and thank you Sir for your service.

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

October 9, 2007

Patrolman Dozier, today, October 10, 2006 is the 38th anniversary of your passing. May you be resting comfortably and at peace and may your family have peace in their lives.

God Bless, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

October 10, 2006

Patrolman Dozier,
On today, the 37th anniversary of your death, I would like to say thank you for your service to the citizens of Long Island.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

October 10, 2005

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