Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our prayers are with you all. On behalf of the Gallup Police Department, we extend our deepest sympathy to the families of both officers and the Bradford County Sheriffs Dept.

Jen
GPD, Gallup. NM

April 2, 2004

Another HERO is gone!

Rest in peace brother!

We will continue the fight!

In memory of Deputy Sheriff Michael Van Kuren, and all the fallen HEROES, please light a BLUE LIGHT in a window of your home and let it shine 24 hours a day 7 days a week!

RJF
CPD, NY

April 2, 2004

"If I should leave this world without a warning,
and not even whisper a fond farewell,
grieve not for one more message from the lips
that God has stilled.
But just remember me with love and prayers
for my soul's journey to that fair land
beyond life's tears." - Author Unknown.

May God bless you Officer Van Kuren and may He welcome you into His Kingdom.

Patrol officer
Southeastern Pennsylvania

April 2, 2004

Rest easy my brother. May you spend your time in heaven because you have worked in hell. We've got the watch from here.

Patrol Officer
Minnesota

April 2, 2004

Our deepest condolences to the Family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Van Kuren

Newark NJ PD Auto Theft Task Force

April 2, 2004

I was just informed by relatives about the tragedy that occurred in my hometown. I have been in law enforcement since I moved from that valley over twenty years ago where I used to hunt and play. I would like to thank you for your dedication, and commitment to a job that generally goes un-noticed until something tragic occurs. May God bless you, and your family and continue to hold them in his presence for the rest of their days.

Master Deputy Danny Oslager
Greenville County Sheriff's Office

April 2, 2004

You have made the ultimate sacrafice for your community. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family during there time off need.

Officer
Fairfax county Police dept.

April 2, 2004

I am so saddened and sickened to hear of this tragic act of cowardice. A sensless and brutal murder of two fine officers by such vile animals.

I pray for the family, friends and colleagues of these fine men and for their community as a whole. We lost an officer in our small rural county in a similar manner a little over a year ago and it cuts the whole community to the bone.

I know that these two brave officers who stood the last roll call now walk a beat on Heaven's Streets with St. Michael. I also pray that the animals responsible for this horrific crime are swiftly brought to justice. Be safe out there brothers and sisters.

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools Campus Law Enforcement,
Avery Dist.

Chief JA Millan
NC Public Schools Law Enforcement, Avery Dist.

April 2, 2004

A fellow Deputy has been reassigned to God, to help ST. MICHAEL guard the heavens. My sincerest sympathy to the family and Department.

Ingham County Sheriff's Office, Michigan

April 2, 2004

Rest in peace my friend. To the family and friends of Deputy Van Kuren I know of no words to ease the pain that you are feeling. Micheal is still with you. To live on in the hearts of those left behind is to not die at all. May God hold you all close to his side while you heal.

Former Corrections Corporal
ret.

April 2, 2004

An absolute tradegy in northern PA. May you rest in peace brother van Kuren. My prayers are with you, your family, your comrades and your partner Sheriff Burgert. Your death will remain with me forever since the Lord took you into his kingdom on my birthday. From now until the Lord calls me, I will always remember your sacrifice.
Ofc. D. Sullivan
Pittsburgh Police-Zone 5
4/2/04

Ofc. D. Sullivan
Pittsburgh Police-Zone 5

April 2, 2004

Your sacrifice was not in vain and your service is honored by all law enforcement officers everywhere. Today's duty shifts are dedicated to your memory with loving thoughts towards your family, friends and co-workers.

OMY COP WPD

Olen M. Young Chief
Wauneta PD NE

April 2, 2004

Michael, Rest in peace brother. My prayers and condolences go out to your family and co-workers. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Todd S. Schuster
Cambridge, MN Police Department

April 2, 2004

God bless and be with your family, friends, and brothers and sisters in your department. GOD speed, my brother.....

Officer
West Hills Regional Police Department, PA

April 2, 2004

God bless the family of Deputy Michael VanKuren in this sad time and protect his co-workers daily with the Bradford County Sheriff's Dept. May they receive the guidance and care needed to help them thru the greiving process. Bless the peacemakers for they are truly the children of God. They will never be forgotten.

Retired Officer LaVerne Sanborn
Indianapolis Poilce Dept

April 1, 2004

God bless you and your family. You are truely a hero to us all.

Anonymous

April 1, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
concerned citizen

April 1, 2004

We lost our neice, Offr Jennifer Fettig, 46 days ago during a routine traffic stop. Now, every day, we visit this site. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Our deepest sympathy,thoughts and prayers are with you all. Words cannot express how saddened we are for the loss of your loved one. Just know that we are holding you in our hearts as we struggle though each day knowing how you must feel, too. God bless and watch over all of you.
gwen Stanard

April 1, 2004

Rest in peace, sir. Our prayers are with your family and co-workers.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

April 1, 2004

Michael, Rest in Peace my Brother! We now have the watch. Our prayers are with you, your family, and all your co-workers. Keep the Faith!

Officer Rich Cheatham
Va Beach Police Dept

April 1, 2004

Rest In Peace Brother....

Constable Dave Austin
Dekalb Co. Alabama Constable/k9 Handler

April 1, 2004

MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS DURING THIER GREAT LOST. MAY THEY KNOW THAT THIER LOST IS OUR LOST. OUR NATIONS LOST. A HERO FOR SURE. TONIGHT, HE IS WHERE THERE IS NO SORROW, KILLERS OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF EVIL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER, AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. YOU SERVED WELL.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 1, 2004

Yet another hero has been taken from us too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Van Kuren. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time. Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service, Kennesaw GA

April 1, 2004

They got him for you guys...RIP...

April 1, 2004

Rest in Peace. We've got it from here.

Police Officer
Posen P.D., Il

April 1, 2004