JAMES F. HOBAN, JR.

The Thin Blue Line runs strong between me and the man, Sgt. James Hoban, the person that mentored me. The day that my family buried my Father, you were working a part time job on Lorain Ave., and as my Father's funeral procession passed, you saluted my Father. Today, I salute you, your memory, and your family.

Mary & Tom - I am sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sgt. Jim Hoban was a second Father to me from age 8. He was my mentor, and I was another son to him, as I clearly remember helping him wallpaper a room for Frances. He was so taken back that a 16 yr old kid would give up his Labor Day Weekend. He taught me the true meaning of Honor. I went on to give 38 years to Law Enforcement, and retired in his fashion, he was the longest standing Police Sergeant, and I retired the Senior Detective. Thank you Sgt. Hoban for all you taught me, and it...

As a co-worker with Ed at Bendix, please accept my deepest condolences.
Bob Nechvatal

Rest In Peace Sergeant Hoban.

RIP Jimmy! Remembering the old days at the WestPark Station and the RIP's, downing a beer or 2

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...