H. Jay-Cullen-Obituary

H. Jay Cullen

Age 48

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DIED
August 12, 2017
AGE
48

Obituary

H. Jay Cullen, Virginia State Trooper, was killed during helicopter surveillance of the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, when the helicopter crashed in a residential area near the University of Virginia campus. He was 48 years old. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.

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His wife Karen was my fourth grade teacher in the 2016-2017 school year. It was a horrible year for her. She fell and hurt her neck and missed months of school, only to return in a neck brace, not being able to move that much. And he stuck by her through all of that. The fact that months later, tragedy struck their family again is heartbreaking. Mrs. Cullen has been one of my favorite teachers of all time, so I'm still very sorry about this, three years later.

St John 15:13: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

At a time where there's more publicized hate, there are the kind, generous acts of angels whom risk their own life to save and help out others. May God surround the Cullen family at this time with His Spirit as we mourn the passing of a courageous husband, father, son, family member and friend. May our families be comforted, knowing by faith and hope that families are eternal and we...

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of this fine officer. We all look forward to the day when the earth will be rid of all things that cause so much hurt. (Psalms 37:10,11,29) My thoughts are with you.

Karen, Matt and Ryan,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With my deepest sympathy and condolences.

Your Neighbor at 8601 Erika Hill.

My heart breaks for your family's loss. You are all in my prayers and thoughts through this difficult time. May his memory bring smiles through your tears and his heroic occupation bring pride to your heart.

Karen and family I'm
So sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband , although. It not knowing him personally we all still feel like we did as he was everybody's protector , just as he was doing that awful day , his job and doing what he loved , I'm praying for you and your boys and jays parents and other family members as you all go through this day today , he's in heaven with his fellow partner and friend. Berke along with other troopers we have saddened loss recently. Just know...

Trooper Cullen, thank you for your service and your ultimate sacrifice. God bless the men and women in blue. Peace be with you now. And to your family so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and provide you peace in your time of sorrow.

Your husband was a great man and a hero who protected and served. May God be with you and your family during this difficult loss.