Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

RIP Brother

71
MPD

April 2, 2005

Another warrior has been brought home on his shield from battle. Sgt Knight, you are a true warrior and hero. I hope that your department and close friends come to the aid of your family and watch over them as I know you are now doing. It will be a long road ahead for your family and friends. God be with all of you.

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

Bob Gordon, Asst. Chief, Retired
Riverside PD, IL

April 2, 2005

RIP Brother

Reserve Deputy Enriquez
MCSO Montgomery County TN.

April 2, 2005

God Bless you all who work for the Panama City Beach Police. I have also had to live through the trama of having a Officer,friend killed in the line of duty. I have spent alot of time in Panama City Beach growing up,so It's almost like home to me.God be with you all,And his family.

Officer Dannis Drummonds
Homewood Police Department. Birmingham Alabama

April 2, 2005

Thank you for your service Sergeant. You will not be forgotten brother.
Your family friends and co-workers are in my prayers.

Scott Sparks, Patrolman
Chesterfield County Police Dept., VA

April 2, 2005

God bless you Sgt. Kight and your family and friends. I know the pain everyone is going through right now because we lost one of our own, Deputy Blake Gammill on February 24, 2005. Please say 'Howdy' for us. Keep believing in the Lord and He will ease your pain.

Deputy Sheriff
Douglas County Sheriff's Office, GA

April 2, 2005

I had the distinct pleasure of serving the community of Panama City Beach as a part time officer while serving as a full time Air Force Police Officer. I consider the Beach PD to be part of my family and Sgt Kight was one of the better brothers in that family. Kevin always seemed to brighten whatever haunt he entered, his personality made everyone around smile. I am proud to say I knew this man and will never forget him. I cry for Kevin, Christina, Brandon and my brothers/sisters of the PCBPD. I will shed tears of pain and then of pride for an officer that made the ultimate sacrifice to protect his community. I only wish there was some way to turn back time and be there to help him when he needed protecting like he had for so many people in this world. My heart goes out to his family, I cannot imagine the pain and loss you feel, but know he gave himself to a job he loved for a community he respected. I will miss his smile, his friendly voice and his professionalism. To the members of PCBPD, as a member of your family (once removed) I mourn with you and feel your pain too. I was deeply honored to be part of the procession that saw Kevin off to his new beat. I would like to thank all of the LEOs, family and friends that participated and the peopel of the community that came out to show their respects too. God bless you. Kevin, rest easy, your shift is over you can patrol the streets of heaven now, watch over us. We'll see you soon sarge!

Tim Lane, Former Aux Ofc
Panama City Beach (FL) PD '90-'95

April 2, 2005

Sarge, thanks for your dedicated service. I remember you helped us during the hurricanes in our County. Your tireless efforts will never be forgotten. God bless you and your family.

Deputy Jason Teems
Osceola County Sheriffs Office

April 2, 2005

On the evening of the 27th day of March 2005 I prepared for another midnight shift along with many other fellow Officers. An evening that started off very routine but would soon prove to be anything but. As a Police Officer you know your job is dangerous but if you dwell on it you would find it hard to continue. So you mostly put it out of your mind. My shift started out "routine", gathering at the station with my fellow brother's and sister. A short time into our shift something happened that has profoundly effected me to the core of my being. I saw that bolo "Officer Down"......PCBPD Officer shot.Just occurred. Since that night many emotions have ran through my mind. I have asked that question we all ask ourselves"Why?". I have thought to myself "Is it worth this?". I have been asked many times Why I do this job. The pay is low and the risk is all too often high. Most of the time I respond that we don't do this for the money. We do it to make a difference. Sgt. Kight has made a difference. His death is not in vein. Sgt. Kight has left me with a renewed since of purpose. A new appreciation for my family and friends. I attended his funeral. I like to think of it as a celebration of his life. After standing in the rain outside the church and looking around at an endless sea of badges and after making the trip from the church to Sgt. Kight's final resting place and seeing the citizens line the street's I had a renewed spirit. Its being part of the Brotherhood walking that thin blue line together and making a difference that keeps us going. Sgt. Kight you will not be forgotten nor will your family. Your wife and son now have an endless supply of love and support. May God watch over you and protect your family. Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for thou art with me. God bless you Brother in Blue "never forgotten"

Ofc. Dave Blaich #2601
Panama City Police Department

April 1, 2005

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Joe Caragiulo
Miami Police (retired)

April 1, 2005

To all of Kevin's family, friend's, and our brothers and sisters with the Beach Police, may you find peace knowing Kevin is with God now having made the ultimate sacrifice to make this world a better place for all of us. I am proud to say that I worked next to Kevin during my tour of duty with the Panama City Beach Police Department, along with a group of other fine men and women. Kevin was the kind of Police Officer that everyone could learn something from. He treated every person with respect, dignity, and comapassion... whether they deserved it or not. My heart goes out to his entire family, the Beach Police, and the residents of Panama City Beach, whom have lost not only a faithful guardian but a wonderful man. To Kevin's son, may you grow up knowing your Father is and always be a hero to all of us. I can only hope to be half the Police Officer Sergeant Kevin Kight was... and half the Father to my own son. God bless you all!

Officer George Jones
U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division / White House Branch

April 1, 2005

Sgt Kight i did not have the pleasure of meeting you but i have trained with some of your officers years ago in Jacksonville, they spoke of Spring Break and how busy it was. May the person who caused this tragady pay the ultimate price for his crime, may the Lord comfort and be with the familt and co-workers as they struggle to make sense of this horror. Panama City Beach and a greatful nation will be forever in your debt.

Cpl Gary Mintz, Director Traffic Enf.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

April 1, 2005

Although your watch has come too an end, rest easy my brother knowing that the battle will rage on and that your sacrifice was not in vain, nor will it ever be forgotten.

God bless you and your family.

PC Christopher Ferko
Toronto Police Service, Canada

April 1, 2005

God Bless Sergeant Kight and his families , My thoughts and prayers are with them and the Panama City Beach Police Department. Rest In Peace Brother you will be rewarded well and will work the beat of Heaven now. Please watch over us all and know you will NEVER be forgotten !!

Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office , Louisville Kentucky

April 1, 2005

My thought and prayers go out to the family & friends of your "Kevin". No words I can say here will help, the wounds in your hearts are just to open and raw. I pray that you will find some comfort in those close to you, let them be there for you as they do truly care and want to be of service. I don't know what I would have done without that support. God be with you and Kevin look up my Kevin!

Mother of officer Kevin Lamm - EOW 1-1-9

April 1, 2005

Farewell for now Brother..Rest in Peace as you now reside with your Brothers who have gone on before. We are proud you are one of us in the Thin Blue Line. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.

Bob Johnson VA-VI

Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.

April 1, 2005

Our family offers it sincerest condolences for the family of Sgt. Kight, and would like them to know we appreciate his service to our community.

Roxanne Turnipseed

April 1, 2005

Your deparment and city lost a true hero. I was honored to attened his funneral service and pay my respects to him, the department and most of all his family. To his son Brandon you are in our prayers and all the law enforcement officer are now your brothers and sisters. God bless.

Deputy J. D. Taylor
Escambia County Sheriffs

April 1, 2005

To the family,friends and co-workers of Sgt.Kight,we are so sorry for the tragic loss of this fine Officer.We hope justice will be served on the scumbag coward that took his life!You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Cpl. David Hazlett
Berry Hill P.D.Nashville.Tn

April 1, 2005

To the family, friends, and Department of Sgt. Kight. Nothing anyone can say will stop the pain of losing someone close to you. I lost my best friend on 02/09/2005, Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Wayne Koester.

It helps me knowing in 2nd Corinthians 12:9 Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Just trust in the Lord. He will comfort you and never leave you.

Sergeant David Seeley
Umatilla Police Department

April 1, 2005

KEVIN I DID NOT KNOW YOU BUT MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. THANK YOU FOR SERVING AND PROTECTING. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

SGT GREG JACKSON
COVINGTON COUNTY ALABAMA S/O

April 1, 2005

Your watch is over, but we must continue. Now it's time to watch over us. Until we meet....Rest in peace, Brother.

Corporal Gregory A. Cohn
Florida Highway Patrol

April 1, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Sergeant Kevin Kight and the Panama City Beach Police Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Kevin... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

March 31, 2005

While standing in the rain to pay my respects as you made your last trip across the bridge. I could but pray for your wife and son, that they will know how much your service and dedication means to all of us here.

Thanks to you and your brothers and sisters of PCBPD. You have our deepest respect for the job you do.

Rest in Peace

Mary Ann
PCB resident

March 31, 2005

Rest in Peace, brother.
Heaven needs you now....

Officer N. Mallo
University of Florida PD

March 31, 2005