LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Household, mates, fellow law enforcement officials, and the general public bid farewell to Officer Jason Roscow Thursday throughout a procession and funeral for the North Las Vegas officer who was killed within the line of obligation.
“He dedicated his time, money and gifts to help children in need,” stated North Las Vegas Police Chief Jacqueline Gravatt. “Jason always answered the call to serve and protect. He embodied what it means to be a police officer.”
Underneath the sprinkling rain, the morning procession was led by a pickup truck carrying Roscow’s flag-draped coffin from the mortuary, throughout the valley to Central Church, together with a drive alongside Las Vegas Boulevard the place the officer was memorialized on marquees.
Fallen North Las Vegas Police officer Jason Roscow’s picture seems on Las Vegas Strip resorts through the funeral procession on Feb. 13, 2025. (KLAS)
Roscow, 46, leaves behind sons Graysen, 9, and Andrew, 4, dad and mom, two sisters, a brother, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Roscow grew up in Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois, and was recognized to his mates as “Peco.” At a younger age, he volunteered for the native fireplace division after which enlisted within the U.S. Air Power after his highschool commencement. Roscow was a part of the safety police and was stationed worldwide together with in South Korea, Kuwait, and Iraq, based on his obituary.
“We all knew at a young age he wanted to be a policeman. So, he fulfilled his lifelong dream. He lived it. He loved it,” stated Michael Roscow, his brother. “He was at heart a small town guy.”
NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow’s funeral procession makes it approach throughout the Las Vegas valley on Feb. 13, 2025. (KLAS)
NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow’s bike was within the procession. Roscow labored within the site visitors division. (KLAS)
NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow’s funeral procession makes it approach throughout the Las Vegas valley on Feb. 13, 2025. (KLAS)
NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow’s funeral procession makes it approach throughout the Las Vegas valley on Feb. 13, 2025. (KLAS)
North Las Vegas law enforcement officials put together to hold Officer Jason Roscow’s casket into Central Church for his funeral service. (KLAS)
NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow’s helmet is positioned on his casket for the funeral service. (KLAS)
Michael Roscow talks about his “little brother,” North Las Vegas Police Officer Jason Roscow on the funeral service. (KLAS) 
NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow’s casket arrives at Central Church. (KLAS)
NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow leaves behind 2 sons. (KLAS)
Fellow officers talked about NLVPD Workplace Jason Roscow’s dedication to assist kids. (KLAS)
Fellow officers talked about NLVPD Workplace Jason Roscow’s dedication to assist kids. (KLAS)
Roscow, who had been on the police power for 17 years, died on Feb. 4 after answering a name about an armed man with a gun in a neighborhood. Roscow suffered 5 gunshot wounds however was capable of fireplace off one shot killing the suspect.
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“The world was a better place with Jason in it and in closing I want to thank him for the happiness he brought not only into my life but into the lives of his family, his children, friends, officers in other jurisdictions. Every life he touched he left a mark.” Lt. Kenny Lee stated.
Sgt. Daryl Reitz stated Roscow’s affect and affect on the division was immeasurable.
“I don’t have enough time to tell you all the stories from the last 18 years,” stated NVLPD Sgt. Daryl Reitz. “He was funny, passionate, anal-retentive, and orderly, caring, loving. He was the class clown.”
His co-workers stated he had a ardour for catching rushing drivers and making the streets secure. In reality, officers typically joked Roscow would most likely give his personal mom a rushing ticket. Seems he really did ticket his mom.
Officer Maria Horn stated as a brand new officer to NLVPD, Roscow helped information her. She stated he stood behind the values of his badge, was a loving father, and a sort and humorous fellow officer.
“Every morning for him started off with a crazy joke, a bottle of chocolate milk and Hostess powdered mini donuts he would offer to everyone in the briefing.”
Michael Roscow tearfully thanked the group for its outpouring of help and love for his brother and their household.
“He really truly was a gift from God,” he stated.”Wish we could have had him longer.”
There will even be a funeral mass on Monday for Officer Roscow in Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois, the place he was raised.
