Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, September 11, 1964
Reflections for Patrolman John Paul Jasper
Police Officer John P. Jasper (1926-1964)
“Life is for the Living”
I am Dr. John P. Jasper, son of Patrolman John P. Jasper, a Chicago Policeman who was killed while on duty on September 11, 1964.
Our family would like to thank Superintendent Philip Cline and Mayor Richard Daley for making this event possible.
My father grew up in Chicago, served aboard the destroyer U.S.S. Noa in the U.S. Navy in the Mediterranean Sea during World War II, landing at least in Italy and France. He returned to Chicago, married the woman who became my mother, Barbara Jasper (now, Walsh), and later joined the Chicago Police Department. My father and mother had four children, with ages spanning from six years to six months at that time: Janet, John, Cathy, and Laura.
My father served honorably at the Chicago Police Department and was well liked. He was killed when a drunk driver collided with his patrol car on that night in 1964. Our family remembers the night well -- too well. In any case, the Chicago Police Department supported our family well through the years. My mother raised the four children with the help of family and friends. All four children went on to complete various forms of higher education. While we grieved the loss of our father, after some time, my mother recognized our moving forward was the best testament that we could give to our father and her husband. As she said, “Life is for the living.”
Dr. John Paul Jasper
MIT LLC
September 20, 2025
Patrolman Jasper,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
September 11, 2024
Rest in peace and always 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)
September 11, 2020
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 49th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to leave a tribute to you. 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. Rest In Peace.
I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
May 5, 2013
Rest in Peace, Patrolman Jasper. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 27, 2012
I remember seeing the plaque hanging in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District honoring your sacrifice. I shall say a prayer on your anniversary to remember your contribution.
Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago
September 9, 2010
Officer Jasper was a neighbor of mine. I was 7 when he died and I remember thinking to myself that I never had the chance to thank him for being a policeman. Thanks Officer Jasper
May 3, 2005
We will not let you be forgotten. Rest in peace, my brother.
POMFCC
March 9, 2004