Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A lot has changed in the 15 years since we lost you. Thanks for being an inspiration and for your friendship. You are truly missed, even so many years later.

Fmr. Co-Worker
GCSO

September 22, 2013

My thoughts are of you and all of your loved ones today. Justice was not served in my opinion concerning the punishment of the individual who caused so much pain to those that love you. They have to live with their loss forever. Continue to watch over them. You are a true hero and heroes never die. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 22, 2013

Ken, you have been on my mind heavy today. I sure do miss you big guy..you were such a good friend to me and had such a big and kind heart. This world has gone completely insane..a lot of police officers are being killed and they like you aren't getting the justice they deserve..ken, please watch over us...miss u...until we see each other again

Denise Cameron garner. (Ellie Mae---so132)

sgt d c garner
co-worker

February 15, 2013

Miss you buddy S.O.#255

Kimsey

November 22, 2012

I will see you soon iiLyy Dad.! ME && KEN good its just us 3 and we okay hurt cause no one kept in touch but iiLy 14 yrs 14 of our lives ........

Your Daughter
Kenisha W.

September 17, 2012

No one knows what I go through each and every day. Only God knows the day and the hour and missing you is the hardest thing in the world to cope with. Yes, it will be 14 years ago September 22, 1998, but the pain is still there. We (your family) miss you so much, it is unbearable. Gone but never forgotten. Out of sight, but never out of mind.
Love u Bro

Tracy Wimberly
sister

August 14, 2012

Heyy Daddy, This is NeNe lol yea i grew up and so did ken he ACTS so much like you its crazy but all 3 of us LOVE you me && mommy just sat here and read all of your "REFLECTIONS" thanks to all for those kind words and rememberance...... Daddy I've been visiting your grave and praying for your guidance and help with our new life know that I LOVE you and you'll NEVER be FORGOTTEN so much has happened but i know that GOD will handle it all even with you and my big sis (Jalisa M. Wimberly) by your side GONE but NEVER FORGOTTEN see you soon sept.28.12) iiLY (Kenneth L. Wimberly Sr.)

Your Daughter Kenisha L. Wimberly
03/1993

June 18, 2012

Happy fathers day dad

Kenneth Wimberly II
Son

June 17, 2012

KEN I WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU MY BEST COUSIN LORD KNOWS WE USE TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN AS KIDS AND NOW CAN YOU BELIEVE I ME JOYCE HAVE A SON AND HIS NAME IS GERALD WOW ITS HARD BUT I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MY COUSIN EVETTE I LOVE YOU AND THE KIDS ITS BEEN SO LONG..I CAN GO ON AND ON MISS YOU KENNETH LEE WIMBERLY SR........

KIMBERLY JOYCE DUNN MARSHALL
BEST COUSIN

April 29, 2012

There isn't a day that goes by that your arent't in my mind. I love you dearly and you will always be in my heart .

Chante Glee
Daugher

April 25, 2012

r.i.p i NEVERED knew you but you are boyfriend ( kenneth.l wimberly ) father. Its sad to see your gone & to see how much he misses you EVERDAY. lookin at you reminds me of him, & ima stay by his side & make sure he stay strong & keep his head up,,,we also have a baby on the way & u are going to be a grandfather...watch over your grandchild,me,ken,neisha,evette & the rest of the fam make sure we okaa....i wish i couldve meet you but we will soon meet oneday
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTON :"(

Alexis Williams
Hiss Son Girlfriend

April 24, 2012

Rest in Peace, Deputy Wimberly. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 31, 2012

You have not been forgotten. Thank you for your service to others. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 22, 2011

Remembering a friend today. You are still missed Ken

Cpl Karen Pirkle

September 22, 2011

I LOVE YOU DAD.. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN

Kenneth Wimberly II
Son

June 26, 2011

IT HAS BEEN A WHILE NOW SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE. I HAVE ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AND WORKING ALONG BESIDE YOU. I HAVE ALWAYS KEPT A MEMORIAL OF YOU IN MY DISPLAY CABINET. WE DEDICATED OUR CLASS TO YOU KEN. I WILL ALWAYS MISS. YOU WERE A REALLY GOOD FRIEND TO ME. I WILL SEE YOU SOMEDAY.

DEPUTY II./Former co-worker
GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF/ REAL GOOD FRIEND

March 27, 2011

Dearest Ken,
I don't know why but as soon as I came onto my computer I felt the need to look you up... It has been so long since we worked together at the SO and I still remember the day I was getting ready to go out for my shift and heard of the incident which resulted in your tragic passing. You are a true inspiration to so many, still. I am no longer in LE but still have the feelings evoked by being part of an amazing network of kindred spirits. Keep watching over me and all the others who are still here. I look forward to seeing yur smiling face again and swinging around in your great bear hugs...I love you and miss you my brother, my friend.

Ex-LE, Lisa Turner
ex co-worker, friend

June 30, 2010

Thank you for your service, Deputy. Your Wife and Children will be prayed for on your 11 year EOW.

Rest easy Brother Wimberly, Your courage and Heroism will never go unforgotten.

Deputy and Firefighter
Southwest Florida

September 22, 2009

I still think about you everyday my friend.

Jason Greene
US Customs and Border Protection

April 15, 2009

To the family and friends of Deputy Kenneth Wimberly and his fellow officers in the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Department:

On behalf of our entire family, we wish to pay honor to Kenneth's memory on the tenth anniversary of the day Kenneth so tragically lost his life. His heroism, valor and bravery will be forever remembered.

May you be continue to be comforted by the support and caring of your law enforcement family and other police survivors. We grieve for you and with you. Our family lost our beloved Larry Lasater when he was fatally shot in April of 2005 during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers, so we know the anquish you are still experiencing.

I regret that the family and department did not receive the full measure of justice they deserved in the criminal proceedings.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the years of service Deputy Wimberly gave to his community and the citizens of Georgia, and the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 22, 1998.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer
Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

September 23, 2008

Thinking of you on this day and all of your loved ones. A decade may have passed but you have not been forgotten. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and protect them from harm. You are a true hero and heroes never die.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 22, 2008

Dad I will miss you and I will always love you no mater what happens you might be gone but you will never be forgoten love much your son Kenneth Wimberly II

Kenneth Wimberly II
Son

September 1, 2008

I read the memorial displayed at the Gwinnett County Detention Center. I am hoping that Mr. Wimberly's family will view this reflection. I am truly sorry for your loss. I know that you miss your beloved husband and father. Please contact me or Leigh Carter (?) for more information regarding this reflection. I don't know how to explain this, but I have a message for Mr. Wimberly's family. Thank you and God bless.

Sincerely,

Cindy Sun Kim

Cindy Kim
N/A

June 30, 2008

I'll never forget the day we lost you. I was working fire dispatch in the 911 center when the call came in. I remember the chaos and all the people running in and out of the room yelling for updates. I remember sitting and waiting, which seemed like forever, for the paramedics to give their updates. When they said you had passed, I almost couldn't believe it. I had been a dispatcher for only two years and the most dreaded thing that could happen did. Although we had never met, I felt as though I had lost a brother. Your loss will not be in vain. You and your family are still in my heart and in my prayers. You are a true hero. As an employee and a citizen of Gwinnett County, I thank you.

November 28, 2007

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

October 10, 2007