Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, October 19, 2008
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Sarah Irene Haylett-Jones
I heard of your crash early today, Sunday, 10/19/08. I immediately prayed that your injuries would not be severe, but I was wrong.
I later received word you had died. I saw your picture on WISH TV on line and saw you are so young and so pretty with so much life that you should be living. It tears my heart apart to realize that you won't be growing old with you husband. I don't know if you have kids or not. This goes against nature that parents have to bury their kids. I pray they have the strength of God and of your family and the extended law enforcement family. I tell others in cases like this that you are no longer suffering. You have been taken home to be with God and that he will comfort you and give you all the love you can handle. It is always those of us left behind that are left to wonder why and what can we do to prevent this tragedy again.
To the members of the Monroe County SO, please know that you are all in my prayers and, together, we can get past this. We must NEVER forget officers like Sarah who make the ultimate sacrifice.
To LEO's everywhere, remember there is NO call that is routine!
Sgt. Bill Kraus
South Bend, IN OD
October 19, 2008
i fell so helpless i wish there was something to say that would take away the pain i will as always fly the officer down flag and wear miss Sarah picture on my uniform to let the world now we lost a hero you will be in our hearts
mother of city police officer
October 19, 2008
Sarah was in my program for 2 years as she went through her junior and senior year of High School. I teach Criminal Justice at a Vocational Center. Sarah was inspiration to all who knew her. She was destined to become a police officer...no matter what!!!! She was the epitome what any teacher, friend or fellow officer would want in a police officer. She was a friend and never failed to keep us posted on what she was doing and what dirt bags she was arresting. No more 3rd shifts, Sarah.......Be at peace with the Lord...End of Watch...........
Deputy Jeryn M. Frederick
Branch County Sheriff Department
October 19, 2008