Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Officer Vonk.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

November 25, 2019

Officer Vonk,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Grand Rapids. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 19, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. You are honored and remembered on the 50th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

January 19, 2019

Thank you Officer Vonk from a 64 year old boy that was there the day you were shot ,back in the day 1969 RIP........

PRIVATE CITZEN

August 3, 2018

Officer Vonk,
On today, the 48th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Grand Rapids. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 19, 2017

Uncle Wayne you will never be forgotten! Still working in your honor.

Kathleen Vonk, Trooper
Nevada Highway Patrol

November 11, 2016

Office Vonk,
On today, the 44th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Grand Rapids. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. The father of one the agents I work with is a retired GRPD officer and he had nothing but good things to say about you.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol

January 21, 2013

I have worked with your niece for the last 17+ years. I am sure you were as good a cop as she is. Thank you for your service to Grand Rapids and RIP. We have the watch!!!

Sergeant Bill Clock
Ann Arbor MI Police Department

November 17, 2012

I am proud to have had my intended name changed when Wayne was killed, to honor and remember him. This was carried forward when we named my son also with the middle name of Wayne. I was never able to meet my Uncle Wayne because my mom was pregnant with me at the time he gave his life protecting others. His memory will always be a part of us and our family.

Steven Wayne Vonk
Nephew

May 23, 2012

I have fond memories of our years at Wyoming High School. I had moved away at the time of your passing - you are missed. I'm proud to say we were friends.

Sheilah Smith Capurro, Sparks, NV
High School classmate

March 5, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 43rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered..

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 19, 2012

My thoughts: 21 years old and very courageous. He leaves a legacy of bravery for the current members of the Grand Rapids, Michigan Police Department.

Sgt. Scott Bodah
Syracuse, New York Police Department

December 2, 2009

To the Family of Officer Vonk,

My prayers go out to you. Wayne's useless death brings back very vivid memories of when my shift lieutenant lost his life in the line of duty: Lt. James Vigi (August 1973-Alamogordo, NW Department of Public Safety.

May the Good Lord Blees you and may He carry you through this and give you strength.

My prayers are with you!

Respectfully,

Mike Brown
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Former Alamorgordo DPS officer

Mike Brown-Former Officer
Alamogord, NM DPS

November 30, 2009

Wayne,
It's been over 40 years ago since you gave your life. I have thought about you often over the intervening years.

I was thinking about you again today. You were a fine young man and I was happy to be a friend. RIP brother.

Richard H. Besser, former Patrolman
GRPD, friend

April 12, 2009

Your legacy lives on in Ann Arbor and by all those who serve "In the Arena." You will never be forgotten. Thank you GRPD for your professionalism and compassion.

Michigan Resident

May 3, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 11, 2008

I was just a few years old when you were killed in the line of duty. Saw your memorial page today. Sad to read about what happened to you, and at such a young age. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest in peace. Thank you for all you did.

Michigan Resident

September 26, 2004

I spoke to your brother the other day. Your family misses you dearly. Thank you for your sacrifice and rest in peace knowing you will never be forgotten.

Det. Michael Maycroft
Grand Rapids Police Department

September 16, 2004