Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

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

August 24, 2020

Chris- it’s been such a long time since we served together in the Army. I still think of you, Vivian and your family. Rest In Peace my brother.

Peter Alliman
Comrade in arms

May 15, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country.

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

August 24, 2018

God bless you and your family. Rest in peace.

John Wisham
USCP HDS

August 24, 2017

A terrible tragedy and reinforcement of the strict rules for training safety. God Bless, Brother and may you forever Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

March 12, 2016

"When a good man is hurt, all who would be called good must suffer with him.”

Euripides

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

October 9, 2015

I met your widow in a restaurant in Gaithersburg Maryland today. She's doing well!!! She misses you!!! Watch over us!

Deputy
Deputy Sheriff

July 4, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. I am privileged to pay tribute to you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th anniversary year 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 who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

I pray for solace for all those that love and remember you for I know that both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heart's embrace. Rest In Peace.

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

April 12, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 20, 2012

Sgt. Eney,
On today, the 28th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

August 24, 2012

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 15, 2012

Im here in Afghanistan,(BAF)with some down time between pre-flight/post-flight checks. I often think of those who gave all (serving our communities and abroad serving our country). Im actually working side by side with a current US Capitol Police Officer while here. We have shared stories of Chris(his service) and his loving family.
Chris, God bless you for your service and sacrifice and may he continue to watch over your family!
You will never be forgotten!!!!

PO3/MCPD Ssgt./USAF Greg Knott
Montgomery County Police, MD/Family friend

April 16, 2012

Thinking about your beautiful family today as we share memories of a father and husband. Without your family reaching out to mine 16 years ago I would not be the survivor I am today. Thank you Vivian!

Jennifer Filer-Orsborne/Surviving Spouse
Montgomery Co. Maryland

August 24, 2009

On the 24h anniversary of Sergeant Eney’s death, we honored his service during roll call by reading his entry from ODMP. Each day, we honor one fallen officer on the anniversary of their death so as to keep them in our thoughts, and also to remind us of the dangers inherent in our job.

Sergeant Eney may be gone, but is not forgotten.

Sergeant Jeffrey W. Timmons
First Responder Unit
United States Capitol Police
Washington, D.C.

Anonymous

August 25, 2008

I STILL THINK OF CHRIS AND THE FAMILY TIL THIS DAY. STILL SAD. MY GRANDMOTHER LIVED NEXT DOOR TO YOU, AND THE GIRLS AND I WOULD PLAY ALL DAY LONG. VIVIAN I HOPE ALL IS WELL.

PFC
DIST IV OXON HILL, MD. PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY

July 21, 2008

Rembering your beautiful wife and daughters today - soon I will be without my husband for 15 years. Vivian was there for me in my time of grief. I always look for your name on the NLEO Memorial when I visit Marks.

Jennifer
Mark M. Filer, MCPD, EOW 08/24/93
Christopher T. Orsborne, MCPD, Off Duty EOW 07/01/97

Surviving Wife Jennifer Filer-Orsborne
Montgomery Co

July 1, 2008

"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
Sergeant
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

March 18, 2008

I remember when my parents purchased the house from his wife in 1985. She looked very hurt. I was only 6, but I remember she did not clean out the out basement and I used to find all his old stuff (flags) relating to Capital Police.

I used to live in the house he lived in

April 12, 2007

So sorry for your tremendous loss to your family, friends, and community. May you find peace in heaven.

Trooper
Colorado State Patrol

June 8, 2006

To the family of Sergeant Eney - I share your agony. I lost my husband 10 months ago, also in a SWAT training incident, and am left to raise two children on my own. This is an incredibly painful journey that none of us wanted to take.

Mrs. Cross, I received your letter a few months after Jesse died and I wanted you to know how very much your words of support have meant to me. I've read it countless times, as have a few of Jesse's closest friends. Some days were so difficult to continue on without him; some nights were so very dark and cold....I wasn't sure if I could find the strength and courage to do this. I can't tell you how much it helped me to know that your family traveled this path and that you survived. It gives me hope that we will, too.

I wanted to let you know that your wonderful Chris isn't forgotten, nor is the sacrifice he made.

Thank you, Sergeant Eney, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you rest in peace, Blue Angel.

Carin E. Sollman
widow of Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

January 23, 2006

To the family of Sergeant Eney - I share your agony. I lost my husband 10 months ago, also in a SWAT training incident, and am left to raise two children on my own. This is an incredibly painful journey that none of us wanted to take.

Mrs. Cross, I received your letter a few months after Jesse died and I wanted you to know how very much your words of support have meant to me. I've read it countless times, as have a few of Jesse's closest friends. Some days were so difficult to continue on without him; some nights were so very dark and cold....I wasn't sure if I could find the strength and courage to do this. I can't tell you how much it helped me to know that your family traveled this path and that you survived. It gives me hope that we will, too.

I wanted to let you know that your wonderful Chris isn't forgotten, nor is the sacrifice he made.

Thank you, Sergeant Eney, for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you and may you rest in peace, Blue Angel.

Carin E. Sollman
widow of Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

January 23, 2006

The citizens of the United States are thankful for your service in our behalf. The way you died was tragic and sad, but cops die in bizare ways all the time. It doesn't make the loss any easier to take, or forget, no matter how far in the past it may be.

You were taken from this world doing the job, and for that, you are a hero. PERIOD.

You are now watching over your family and friends from Heaven. Keep up the good work, but Rest in Peace.

Ptl. Jim Leahy Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

November 15, 2005

"That best portion of a good man's life, his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love." - William Wordsworth

Christopher,
20 years this past Tuesday ... you're not forgotten.

August 26, 2004

August 26, 2004

May God Grant Sgt Eney's Family, Friends, and Fellow Officers, the Serenity to accept the things they Cannot Change, the Courage to change the things they can, and the Wisdom to know the difference....May all have Peace in their Hearts...Rest in Peace
Sgt.Eney, you are not forgotten...

Officer Debra McFall Ross
East Buffalo Twp Police Dept Lewisburg, Pa.pa.

August 24, 2004

Rest in Peace.

Chris Chappell

August 15, 2004