Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace , hero ! World war 1 hero ans hero to the city !

Po Ohara
Ret nypd mounted

November 20, 2021

Patrolman Kirkegard,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U. S. Army in Europe as a member of the 77th “Statue of Liberty” Division which saw extensive action fighting the Germans during WW I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 20, 2019

I said a little prayer today for Patrolman Kirkegard and his family. He may be gone but never forgotten. He will always be a New York HERO.

Robyn Wilkes

November 19, 2015

My Grandfather lost his life long before I was born. But he lives on in the heart of our family.

Mary Joan Kirkegard
Granddaughter

August 15, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 82nd 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.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

November 20, 2011

Having never met you, I did have the honor to be your son's son-in-law until he passed on . He also served the NYPD proudly. RIP Christian Kirkegard

Anonymous

March 20, 2011

Patrolman Kirkegard,
On today, the 79th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your community, but also for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army in Europe during WW I as a member of the 77th "Statue Of Liberty" Division. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

November 20, 2008

rest in peace

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

November 29, 2007

Christian L. Kirkegard was recognized by the NYPD during at wonderful ceremony on 11/15/05.

— Christopher Kirkegard Jr.

Christopher C. Kirkegard
Grandson

July 19, 2007

Patrolman Kirkegard, It is an honor to post your first reflection. We will never forget your service and sacrifice in WWI and NYC. Rest in peace my brother.

Judgment Day for a NYC Patrolman

.....Author Unknown

The Patrolman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Patrolman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"

The Patrolman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
Can't always be a Saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my work was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.

But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep,
I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the Throne
Where the Saints had often trod.
As the Patrolman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, Patrolman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

Sgt. E. Chaves
Broward County Sheriff's Office

December 24, 2006