Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Wimberly,

I was in GCDC in L Pod on your first day as a deputy. I’ll never forget you leaned against the wall watching a basketball game while your training officer was trying to break up a fight inside the dorm.

I’ll also never forget how cool you were. In an atmosphere full of egos, you made us feel like we were human.

I hope that your children knew the type of man that you were. I know that I do.

T. Miller
Acquaintance

December 20, 2024

Deputy Sheriff Wimberly,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gwinnett County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 22, 2023

I transferred from Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department and worked J-Pod as a 5 day deputy when I first met Deputy Wimberly. I used to lift weights

Deputy -2-SO280
Gwinnett Sheriff Deputy

January 19, 2023

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Wimberly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 17, 2022

I met your mother today on a call. I hope you know how loved you are to this day. I was moved to tears after speaking with your mother, it all felt so close to home. A true hero. Based off these other comments, you were truly extraordinary. We’re thinking of you today sir!

Officer Kraus
Columbus Police Department

June 27, 2021

As today being the actual 22nd anniversary of you heroic and untimely death I would like to reiterate my previous reflection and and say thank you and you are always remembered.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 22, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your selfless, heroic actions and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 26, 2020

Big Ken,
Where do I start? You were by far one of the most impactful people in my LEO career at GCPD. We surely had some amazing memories at work and outside of work. There will never, ever be someone larger then life like YOU Brother! I was blessed to not only call you my friend but more importantly my brother. I will never forget the day that I receive that call as it was devastating to me. I can still remember your service at Hebron church as there were thousands of your brothers and sisters in attendance. I was also honored to be able to be part of the procession that escorted you down to your final resting place in Columbus Georgia. We will meet again someday my brother, but until then please continue to look over my family and I. God Bless your wife and kids!

Michael Black
Former Co-Worker & ALWAYS a Brother

June 15, 2020

Kenny I can’t believe it’s been almost 22 years since you left us. I remember going with my dad to the department and hanging out with y’all and watching y’all train. You are missed and glad to know your up there watching over me as I have begun my career as a Deputy. Rest In Peace brother

Deputy Justin Kellas
Montgomery County Sheriffs Office, Texas

June 14, 2020

Man I remember the days working together at the state prison. Miss you my Brother

Sgt Nathaniel Gray

February 8, 2020

Thinking of you today Ken. Proud to have worked alongside you for several years. Your spirit and smile were both one of a kind. I still remember you dancing for hours at my wedding reception. So much so, that my grandmother often called me in the months that followed with one singular question: "How's the dancer?" I miss you my friend and pray that we meet again.

JD

October 1, 2019

I can’t believe it’s been 21 years since you left us Ken. It’s Father’s Day weekend and you came to mind. I sometimes wonder how different Kenisha and lil Ken’s lives would be if you were still here with us. I hope you watch over them and continue to be their guardian angel. That small voice of reason and comfort when they need you, missing you, wanting to talk to you. You are still loved and missed Ken and fond memories of you keep you here with us. Happy Father’s Day....

LaQuisa McKeever
Cousin

June 15, 2019

You have been on my mind!! I cannot believe it has been 20 years since you were taken from us. So many people miss you and loved you!! Until we meet again my friend, watch over us!!

Retired Sgt. Denise Cameron Garner
GCPD

September 21, 2018

I did not have the chance to know you while you were still with us, as though I had not arrived in this beautiful and cruel world. My father, Former Corporal Matthew Lee Warren, on the other hand he have the chance know you very well, as though he was your partner, your brother in arms. My father once told me, that the day you were no longer with us, that he was escorted to a room, where he was stripped of his gun, because they were bringing your assailant into the county jail. After he was stripped of his weapon, he was told about your ascent to heaven, he then told me that he collapsed and that was the last thing he remembers. I wish to someday meet you, once I have made the journey of leaving this Earth and ascending to the heavens, whether that be leaving my family and friends too soon, like you or becoming to the symptoms of old age, which rightfully had earned to the fullest, but was stripped from your grasp. I will one day meet you in the heavens, where all of our family, friends and pets have made the journey of life and ascended to the heavens. Rest in Peace and in Jesus' name, amen.

Payton Warren
Son of Partner

January 23, 2018

Time has not healed our hearts. Another year this very day still painful beyond understanding. Holding on to the memories wishing this was only a bad dream that we could wake up from with different results. We miss and love you, FOREVER your family Evette, Kenisha Kenneth II, Arianna and Karter. - husband, father and granddaddy Rest in Peace

Evette Wimberly
wife, children & grandchildren

September 22, 2017

Ken, we knew each other for only 4 years but we built so many laughs and memories. You are one of a kind. I will never forget when our friends called me to tell me what happened- another memory etched into my brain. What I choose to remember is your laughter and infectious smile- even when crazy became crazier at work. I know your in such an amazing place and we will meet again. Until then my friend.

Captain Rosanna Dove
PCPD

January 8, 2017

think of you a lot, miss you man! A friend forever !!!

C.O. H.B.III Metro C.I.
GA. DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS

May 24, 2016

Big Ken, It's been 17 years to this very date, on the exact day that my whole world changed and I guess as I continue to shed tears today the heavens are crying with me because it's raining. You are missed, loved, reflected on and remembered every day and will continue to be until the Lord calls me home. I love you and miss you very much. You are and forever will be my HERO!!!

EPWimberly-

September 22, 2015

While I never knew you and I have no affiliation with any law enforcement agency, I was reading about you and your story today at the Gwinnett County Jail. For some reason it really touched my heart and soul. You were taken away from your family and career at such a young age. However, you were doing what you were trained to do...law enforcement. I simply would like to thank you for your military service to our country and your service as a officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department. May you Rest In Peace in Heaven and may you get to see your family again one day in Heaven. Thanks again for your service.

Darryl Ridgley

July 26, 2015

hi, dad this is your daughter often visit your page and see whose writing and who all you know that i don't remember lol still cant talk to mom about you cause she gets very sad still and even crys but yu are GONE but never FORGOTTEN i love you the most and miss you like crazy until we meet again dad.

Kenisha Wimberly <3 <3

His Daughter KENisha
The Wimberly FAMILY.!!!

June 20, 2015

Well cousin you have been on my mind a lot these past few weeks. I recently began a career in corrections(I know right,lol).I remember teasing you about your big sheriff boots that you use to wear and how ugly they were...now i have to have a pair! I thought that you would have gotten a kick out of that. I wish you were here to answer the million questions that i have,but I guess I have to be a big girl and do it on my own. I was so nervous the first couple of days,but i just kept hearing your voice in my head, cracking jokes and encouraging me to go forward. We sure do miss you down here.

Cadet Tameka Campbell
DJJ

October 27, 2014

MY NAME IS MADONNA MORRIS AND I KNEW KEN ,I WAS ON DUTY AT GWINNETT MEDICAL CENTER THE NIGHT THEY BROUGHT KEN IN,I WAS A SECURITY OFFICER THERE .KEN WAS A HONEST MAN AND A GREAT DEPUTY,I ALWAYS ENJOYED OUR TALKS WHEN HE CAME TO THE HOSPITAL,HE WOULD ALWAYS TALK ABOUT THIS WIFE AND KIDS.WHEN THAT MAN TOOK KENS LIFE HE TOOK A PART OF US ALSO,KEN WAS WELL LOVED AND RESPECTED.I THINK ABOUT HIM OFTEN AND YOUR FRIEND KEN MIKE OLDS AND I WORK TOGETHER AND HE WAS TALKING ABOUT YOU AND WHAT A WONDERFUL FRIEND YOU WERE .REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND AND I WILL REMEMBER YOUR SMILE FOR EVER. MADONNA MORRIS FRIEND JULY 24,2014

SECURITY OFFICER
MY FRIEND

July 24, 2014

Ken you were one of the funniest and amazing men that i have had the pleasure to know. You were what all of us kids wanted to be like. I just realized that i am one year older than you were when you passed. I hope that i have achieved enough in this time to fill a small portion of the huge shoes you left for me to fill. I am so proud of you and for the man that you were. I wish my kids had a chance to meet their cousin Ken, my middle son is a smart mouth jokester just like you! Im sure they would have loved you as much as i did.

Tameka Campbell
Cousin

January 30, 2014

MY HANDSOME COUSIN!! I MISS YOU SO MUCH!! YOU WERE TAKEN AWAY FROM US SO SUDDENLY!!!YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!! I LOVE YOU!#TEARS

PHYLLIS MCMILLAN
FIRST COUSIN

January 29, 2014

Where do I start unc? I woke up this morning and something just told me to Google your name. I immediately began to scanning a few sites, and might I add, the Internet is filled with articles with a brief bio and recollections of the incident that claimed your earthly life, until I clicked on this site. When I saw all these reflections I couldn't help but cry. I'm crying now at this very moment. It's astonishing to see how much of an impact you have on so many lives outside of our family. So many loved you unc it's unbelievable. You are truly my hero. And I when I leave this place. I want to be remembered just as you are. I love you unc!!!!

Ricardo H. Wimberly
Nephew

December 10, 2013