LOOK: Stow Fire Captain Shares Photos from Annual Luminary Event
Did you snap some pictures at Stow City Hall Saturday evening? Share them with everyone just like Fire Capt. Mark Stone did here.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Annual Luminary Event for Fallen Officers Approaching
The Stow Police Department will continue the tradition that fallen Officer Jonathan Bastock started three years ago.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Stow Police Department Continues Bastock's Annual Luminary Event
The Stow Police Department continued the tradition of honoring those who have served and died in the area, including one of their own — Officer Jonathan V. Bastock.
The Stow Police Department continued the tradition that fallen Officer Jonathan Bastock started three years ago. Jonathan V. Bastock, a Cuyahoga Falls resident, died suddenly on Feb. 5, 2011. He is the man responsible for the annual luminary ceremony in Stow where firefighters, officers and emergency personnel who have died are honored. During a plaque dedication to Bastock at the Stow Municipal Court House in September, Police Chief Louis Dirker said, "Jon had a respect for the duties and selfless service of law enforcement officers and firefighters, which inspired the annual luminary vigil. He originated the phrase, 'Remembering Those Who Held the Line.'" Dirker said the department will continue the annual tradition in Bastock's memory…
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
LOOK: Rose on Display Timeless Reminder of Officer Bastock's Service
The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum gave the Stow Police Department a wooden rose in honor of fallen Stow Officer Jonathan Bastock.
In remembrance of Officer Jonathan V. Bastock, the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum gave the Stow Police Department a wooden rose as a timeless reminder that Jon will not be forgotten. The plaque and rose are on display in the lobby of the safety center.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Fallen Officer Bastock's Name Added to Memorial Wall in D.C. Tuesday
A national Police Memorial was established in Washington, D.C. and the names of all of the officers killed in the line of duty or in a duty-related death are placed on the walls of the memorial.
Fallen Stow Officer Jonathan Bastock's name will be added to the Police Memorial in Judiciary Square in Washington, D.C. this afternoon. Police Chief Louis Dirker and his wife, the Bastock Family and a Stow officer are at our nation's capitol to honor Bastock's service and life today. "President John F. Kennedy established May 15 as Police Memorial Day and the week in which it falls is Police Memorial Week a time in which all officers across the country cover their badges with black bands to honor those officers who have given their lives in the line of duty," said Dirker. Each year a ceremony is held during Police Memorial Week in which the names of the officers who died in the previous year are added to the wall. "This year the name…
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Saturday, July 16, 2011
Stow Snapshot: A Flag of Flowers for Officer Bastock
Take a look at this aerial shot of the Adopt-a-Spot at Stow City Hall.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Viewfinder: Stow Honor Guard Leads Parade
Officers march in memory of fallen Stow Police Officer Jonathan Bastock and others in Cleveland.
The Stow Police Department Honor Guard was asked to lead the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Service May 20.
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Video: Thousands Gather in Cleveland to Pay Tribute to Bastock, Fallen Officers
Police departments from all over Northeast Ohio gathered in downtown Cleveland May 20 for the 26th annual Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Service.
Fallen Stow Officer Jonathan Bastock's name was added to the Greater Cleveland Police Officers Memorial May 20 and the Stow Honor Guard had the honor of leading the parade. Stow Police Chief Louis Dirker said it was unusual to be inducted to the memorial so quickly. "Since Jonathan passed so early this year they did not want to wait until next year to induct him into the memorial," said Dirker. Bastock, 47, of Cuyahoga Falls died from a blood clot Feb. 5 while recuperating from knee surgery while on injury leave after falling on ice during a call in January. "We are very pleased that Jonathan’s [has been] added this year and it is quite an honor for the department to have the Honor Guard lead the parade," the chief said. "Special thanks …
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Stow Honor Guard Leading Cleveland Parade For Bastock, Fallen Officers
The parade is May 20 and will honor several fallen officers in the area, including Stow's Officer Jonathan Bastock who died in February.
Fallen Stow Officer Jonathan Bastock's name will be added to the Greater Cleveland Police Officers Memorial and the Stow Honor Guard will lead the parade this year. Stow Police Chief Louis Dirker said it is unusual to be inducted to the memorial so quickly. "Since Jonathan passed so early this year they did not want to wait until next year to induct him into the memorial," said Dirker. Bastock, 47, of Cuyahoga Falls died from a blood clot Feb. 5 while recuperating from knee surgery while on injury leave after falling on ice during a call in January. "We are very pleased that Jonathan’s name will be added this year and it is quite an honor for the department to have the Honor Guard lead the parade," the chief said. "Special thanks go to …
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Viewfinder: Fundraiser for Officer Bastock's Family
McDonald's in Munroe Falls and Valleyview Tattoo in Stow donated 20 percent of its proceeds to the Bastock Family Fund Feb. 24.
A crush of people packed the McDonald's in Munroe Falls Feb. 24 in support of a fundraiser for fallen Stow Officer Jonathan Bastock's family fund. The event was organized by friend and neighbor Cassie Smith Jebber. McDonald's agreed to donate 20 percent of its proceeds to the fund between 5 and 8 p.m. Feb. 24. The total amount won't be tallied until Monday, she said. "I was told they broke records that evening," Jebber said. Valleyview Tattoo on Hudson Drive also joined the cause. Owner Mary Merrie said she had 14 people getting a tattoo with 20 percent of the proceeds going to the Bastock family. Those who could not make the fundraisers, but would like to donate, can stop into Key Bank, 3857 Darrow Road in Stow, and make a donation to …
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Amanda Harnocz
8:44 am on Saturday, February 26, 2011
I'm glad there was such a wonderful turn out. It's wonderful to see community involvement and support like that. more ›
Darla DeNiro
8:23 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
I knew Jonathan, and he was a wonderful, positive, happy person. He had a good sense of humor, and always lent a hand when requested. Doug Santee, who was also honored this year, was also an unforgettable soul. He was a bit of a $hit sitrrer, nickname of "Rammer," but everyone loved Doug, like they did Jonathan. The City of Stow has lost 2 of their very best safety officers. I'm glad neither are … more ›