Honoring a Fallen Hero: Jason Michael Knox

Honoring A Fallen Hero Jason Michael Knox By Patricia Hudson

Jason Michael Knox, 35; a tactical flight HPD officer, devoted husband, a loving father, and only son, passed away in a helicopter accident on May 2, 2020. He was a resident of Cypress Creek Lakes.

He is survived by his wife Keira, their children, Cooper and Eliza, his parents, grandparents, relatives and friends. A public visitation was held on Friday, May 8, 2020, followed by a Celebrat ion of Life service on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at The Houston First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations to assisttheofficer.com would be appreciated.

“Our hearts are broken after the loss of an amazing officer. He w as a great husband, father, son and friend. Above all else, he was a kind, gentle, generous, and honorable American,” stated HPD Chief Art Acevedo.

Best Wishes for an Injured Officer

Officer Jason Knox and family

Officer Knox and Chase in Helicopter

HPD Senior Officer and pilot Chase Cormier, 35, suffered critical injuries in the crash and will face an extensive recovery. Mike Knox, Houston Council member and father of Jason, commented on a photograph of Chase and his son. “We love this photo of Chase and Jason doing what they love and we know Chase has the best wingman still at his side in Heaven, pulling for him all the way.”