Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Kristi,

I was reading your comment about K9 Brunie so I decided to read about your father who was a FBI Agent. I think that your father was a true hero that day and probably saved allot of agents lives that day. I really know that you miss him I share your same feelings, I lost my father as I just turned 4 years old not like your dad, but a loss is a loss, no matter how it happens. I believe that your dad is with you every day close but not far away. You will see him some day and will make up on some much needed love. I believe that your dad had angels there that day to see to his needs and took him to heaven in the blink of an eye.

Best Regards

Joe Covington

Former Sgt. Joe Covington, M/C #4926
Corpus Christi Police Department

October 7, 2014

Dear Sir Jared Robert Porter, dear Kristi,

sorry, by reading the reflections I was pushed to write down my deep respect, my greetings. My thoughts went to the verses of the Holy Bible:

‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭12-14‬ KJVA

12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

Especially the 13th verse touched me and I liked to add 12&14.

You have sacrificed your life not only for friends, but also for strangers!

This is more than only a HERO - A FRIEND OF JESUS CHRIST!

This may give you comfort and confidence.

By searching and translation of this thoughts, I got the Biblical Word of the day from our church, I read this and tears filled my eyes:
John 15, 13 The word I searched five minutes ago.

I wish you all the best, that our Lord and Heavenly Father give grace in eternity and for you, dear Kristy, power and strength and an unshakeable faith and hope in the help of God and a reunion in eternity.

God bless you.

Kind regards from heart to heart,
a touched person from Germany

(sorry for my bad English)

Dr. h.c. Holz (theo)

September 6, 2014

Special Agent Porter, remembering you and your family on this 35th anniversary of your passing. I met Kristi at an Adult Children's Retreat in 2012 and she shared your story in a way that one would never forget. Losing you has left an empty place in her heart and yet she continues to console others and teaches us all how to go on. Nothing in this world can replace her Dad, but know that everyone who knows Kristi has shared her grief and remembers the man she so dearly loves. RIP

Judy Deckert
Friend from C.O.P.S. AC

August 9, 2014

Wow, I received your condolence letter ref: the sudden loss of my K9 partner Old Dan. My family and I thank you. I read up on the tragic loss of your father, what a true hero. We are about the same age and though my father was not a LEO he died to young and prior to meeting my kids. My dad's birthday was the same day I received your card. Oh how I wish we could bring back loved ones, but someday we will see them again. Your dad is proud of you for taking the time to reach out to all of us. God bless.

Lt. Kent Keeshan
Bettendorf, Ia Police Dept.

July 29, 2014

Thank you Kristi for your letter expressing your sorrow for the loss of my fellow officer, David (DW) Smith. I was very touched by your sentiment and I will pass your letter on to my department.

I immediately read your dad's story and I am truly sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace. Your efforts to reach out to others is making a difference.

Lt. David A. Smith (retired)
Johnson City (NY) Police Dept.

May 16, 2014

i miss you dad. it's been a week of memorials to honor you and other fallen officers. it's been emotional. we've had nice support from our FBI family. i'm very grateful for that. i've been able to speak up and participate in the memorials by sharing some words... even got interviewed for TV. i'm not big on the spotlight but it's such a good cause - people need to know how survivors feel. i just wish you were here. i really miss you and i know mom does too. can't wait to be with you again.
kristi

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

May 9, 2014

God Bless the families and memories of Agents Jared Robert PORTER, and Charles W. ELMORE and keep safe their colleagues of the F.B.I. and all soldiers, peace and police officers and those who care for them.

anonymous
one of those who care for them

March 31, 2014

Special Agent Porter gave his life in the service of others. May we all remember those that gave the ultimate sacrafice. Special Agent J Robert Porter left behind family members that were devistated by his loss. May those family members find lasting comfort in the knowledge that Agent Porter gave his all in the protection of others and in doing what he loved to do. Your legacy will be remembered sir. May God bless you and your family.

Lieutenant James Lucas
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

March 9, 2014

Agent Porter,
Thank you for the service you gave this nation. I am visiting your site to let you know that your daughter Kristi is living up to your memory. I just received a letter from her concerning the death of my K-9 partner Drake. I am touched beyond belief. Your daughter is a wonderful person to take her time and energy to write this letter. God bless the entire Porter family and may there never be another name added to this site.

Sgt Don Hodges
Anderson PD South Carolina

March 3, 2014

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Retired Wisconsin L.E.O.

January 27, 2014

Today I received a letter from your thoughtful daughter wishing me a speedy recovery after being shot serving an arrest warrant. Her message was truly uplifting. What a wonderful person she is.

Rest in Peace Brother,

Scott McGregor

Officer
KCPD Tactical Response Team II

January 18, 2014

we are in san diego. will be visiting the FBI division that was your last work assignment. missing you and really wishing i knew more about you. remembered more.
another year gone. another year we've been apart. miss you. love you.
kristi

Kristi Porter

December 27, 2013

I learned your name through your daughter Kristi who sent me a letter wishing me well after an injury that happened on duty. You have a thoughtful and caring daughter. I know you would be proud of her. Rest in peace.

Patrolman William Kitts
Granville Police Department

December 17, 2013

The true personification of the word hero.

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

October 29, 2013

My husband was seriously injured in a car accident, during a pursuit, Kristi sent him a letter of support. We very much appreciated it.

Tracy Jenkins wife of Sgt. Nathan Jenkins
Harrison, AR

Sgt Nathan Jenkins
Boone Co AR Sheriff

September 14, 2013

Your daughter Kristi sent a letter of support to Deputy Brandy King of the Meigs County Sheriff's Office in Ohio. Deputy King recently lost her K9 partner, Zach. Kristi wanted to show her support to Deputy King, her family, and the entire Meigs County Sheriff's Office. It makes us all proud to wear a badge knowing that people like Kristi are out there. You should be very proud of everything she is doing to support everyone in law enforcement. God Bless.

Investigator Robin Ramey
West Virginia Division of Corrections

August 20, 2013

Rest In Peace Special Agent Porter, your service and sacrifice is remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections

August 20, 2013

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

August 9, 2013

I'm a sergean with Phoenix Pd and today received a letter expressing condolences from Kristi Porter, daughter of Robert Porter. I concur with Chief Denham that Agent Porter's daughter is very thoughtful. To take the time to put such feeling in the letter she wrote to me touched me tremendously. Daryl Raetz was a fantastic officer and he will be mist tremendously. My sincere thanks on behalf of our folks.

Sergeant David Rath
Phoenix Police

June 14, 2013

Your daughter Kristi wrote to me to send condolences for the loss of my friend, colleague, and Officer, Officer Justin Sollohub. It made an impact on me and I still refer to the letter for hope. I will not forget and I will share your story. You did something good to have such a thoughtfull daughter. RIP

Chief Shane Denham
Anniston Police Department

April 19, 2013

Rest in God's loving embrace, hero. You will never be forgotten.

Retired Wisconsin L.E.O.

April 16, 2013

My deepest condolences to Ms. Porter, as well as your daughters and son. Not knowing Agent Porter I am nevertheless proud of Agent Porter for serving the people of the United States as a FBI agent. I know he was a good caring and loving human being as well as a loving husband to his wife and loving father to his four daughters and his only son, Assistant Special Agent Porter (Retired). I also know for a fact that Agent J. Robert Porter is in heaven serving our Lord and looking over his family, especially his daughters and son.

First Sergeant Tom Webb (Retired)
New York State Police

April 12, 2013

Happy Birthday Dad! I miss sharing our parties. I miss you. I'm really trying to feel your presence with me everywhere I go. It's hard to do this but I won't give up. I need to have you with me. I just wish it was in the literal sense. I could really use your shoulder to cry on and listen to your advice and words of wisdom. I hate that I miss out on so much. BUT, I'm still proud of you and grateful for all you did in this life.
Hope you've got some cake and ice cream up there.
Love you.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

March 15, 2013

Special Agent Porter,

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the gift that is your daughter Kristi. I have read many of the posts that she has sent to you and it is clear that the short seven years you shared with her left an indelible mark on her personality. All these years after your heroic battle over evil ended, she still carries the torch for you and law enforcement everywhere. You should be very proud of her.

It is said that our legacy lives on in the form of our children. Please know that your legacy is alive and well and will never be forgotten.

Thank you sir for your service to your country and to your family.

Sergeant Stephen Gillen
Upper Gwynedd Township Police

March 4, 2013

To the Porter and Elmore family's,
My heart truely goes out to you all for your loss. I feel your pain. My Uncle was taken from us - Officier Joesph O'Brien EOW 12/24/1968 suddenly. I see his son (My Cousin) quite often and we look at old photos from time to time. I was only 10 years old and can still remember it like it was an hour ago. I believe in my heart that even though my cousin and Kristi could not of been with their Dad's longer, they both could not of made their Dad's more proud of who they are.
God bless all the fallen Officiers and their familys.

Jim O'Brien
Nephew of Joe O'Brien EOW 12/24/1968

February 14, 2013