Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A tremendous and tragic loss to all of our law enforcement family. It is sad that such a wonderful person and father is killed while trying to make our community a safer place to live and work for all.

I have travelled to Panama City Beach on a regular basis for the last 5 years and my family still winters there. We always feel extremely safe and well served by the members of the Panama City Beach Police Department and other law enforcement officers in the area. Thank you for a job well done to all the members of "the beach police".

Kevin was and is a true hero, who gave his life so that we can live in peace and safety, may you rest in peace, Kevin. You will always be remembered a hero.

To Kevins' family, my family and fellow officers in this area of Canada, want you to know that we feel your pain. Just know that Kevin, your husband and father, has touched many people and will be remembered around the world as a gentleman and a hero.

God bless Kevins family and all of our brothers and sisters who risk thier lives each and every day to protect us from the people who really don't deserve to live amongst us in our safe and secure communities.

Constable Scott McFarlane,
North Bay Police Service,
North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Constable Scott McFarlane #5777
North Bay Police Service, North Bay, Ontario, Canada

March 30, 2005

Sergeant Kight,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family, and the Men and Women of the Panama City Beach P.D.. You will long not be forgotten in your new path of life. We have the watch now and will continue the battle in your honor.
Rest well

Multi-Agency Police Honor Guard of Broward County, Florida

March 30, 2005

TO THE THE KNIGHT FAMILY AND HIS FELLOW OFFICERS. IN THE THESE TROUBLED TIMES HAVE FAITH IN KNOWING THAT SGT. KNIGHT HAS BEEN CALLED TO A HIRE DUTY. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AND IS A TRUE HERO.

RESERVE
LAWRENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 30, 2005

To Kevin: You were the best.I will miss your laughter and your smile...
For Christina and Brandon:
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family for now and forever.
May God Bless You All...
C

March 30, 2005

Rest in peace Sgt. May god watch over you and your family. Thanks for everything you have done as a Police Officer. I'm sure you will be missed by many.

Officer
George Mason University Police Department

March 30, 2005

My heart goes out to the family of Sgt. Kight. As a former Deputy Sheriff in Florida and now a serving worldwide as a security specialist I pray that my family never has to deal with the horrible reality of what his family is dealing with now. God bless your family Kevin, and rest assure that you are part of a brotherhood that will never forget your sacrifice. God bless you, your family, and all the men and women that have given their lives to protect this great country and what it stands for.

Security Specialist/John Lloyd
Dyncorp/Israel

March 30, 2005

Rest in peace, my brother. May God bless you and your family. You will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

March 30, 2005

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER OFFICER. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND THE DEPARTMENT. ALOHA AND GOD BLESS.

POLICE OFFICER
HONOLULU POLICE DEPARTMENT

March 30, 2005

I never knew you,
But we are brothers,
I never met you,
But we are brothers,
Our paths never crossed,
But we are brothers,
I have never patrolled in your town,
But I know we have been on duty together,
just in another town.
And we are brothers.
And as a brother,
I feel the pain,
I feel the hurt,
And I feel the sadness that only a brother can undergo.
The sacrifices that each of us make everyday in nothing compared to the one you and your fellow officers have accepted.
One that everyone one of us is aware could happen
Any day, any moment, any second.
You have made me proud,
You have made my job easier because
I am more aware.
I am more cautious
And I will never forget you.
May God hold you in his hand and have you rest in peace.

PC Regie Butler
Devon & Cornwall Police UK

March 30, 2005

To the family and friends of Sgt Kevin Kight and the officers of the Panama City Beach Police Deptartment, my thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. You have lost a true HERO! May God bless each one of you. Rest in peace brother. You will not be forgotten. From a St. Petersburg,FL native.

Officer Paul Pegram
Louisville Metro Police Department, KY

March 30, 2005

To the wife of the investigator that send her husband out for this search for the suspect, I feel your pain. 2 years ago one of the deputies here in Greenville County was shot and killed on a Sunday afternoon. We were at my father in laws house and my husband heard it on the scanner and went running out and left me and our son there. To make things more interesting, the officer that was shot and killed was from Panama City and we were to leave for Panama City Beach for vacation the following day. As my husband left, I was mad that he left us there and then I also understood why he needed to go. We as wifes have such a hard job too but our husbands have the worse job of all and I personally want to tell mine I love him with all my heart and I am so proud of the job he does. Not to many people in this world can do a job like theirs. My thoughts and prayers go out to this grieving family and your agency. And Sgt. Kight, my you rest in peace and watch over us all.

Wife of Sgt
Greenville County Sheriff's Office, SC

March 30, 2005

Upon the markers of their graves
Our heroes etched in names we save
For all the life they gave with pride
To keep the peace within life's stride

To honor serve and do their best
To keep us safe through any quest
They gave up what was theirs to share
Their spirits shall be always near

No fear within the hearts and minds
To keep us safe within our times
The glory that is ours to see
Those special hearts of bravery

They have walked where no man dare
Their lives in danger with no care
For they have given all they could
For their courage we have stood

In awe of every one who gave
His life for others who they saved
So we will know their contribution
Their firm resolve and resolution

For those they left with hearts so broken
In every whispered word that's spoken
We bow our heads in confirmation
In every word life's revelation

Those who stand within their shoes
Will follow courage as they choose
And give to all the best they had
They carry on with spirits glad

We will know that they walked through
With colors bright and hearts so true
No Island stands alone they say
For heroes they are born this way

Protecting those with loyalty
A glimpse of so much royalty
Within the years of courage bound
These officers have earned their crown

Upon the earth we shall remember
The special goals and all their thunder
That proves a hero came our way
Who left their hearts on earth to stay.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
(c)Copyright November 16, 2004
In Memory of all those lost in the line
of fire with courage, strength and love.

ASST.CHIEF BILL (PUTT) LINDER
E.O.W. 10/10/04

CHIEF BILLY CUREINGTON
WISNER POLICE DEPT. WISNER,LOUISIANA

March 30, 2005

No words can mend a greiving heart, to SGT Kights family. I read his story, and did the same thing, to go back on streets, after being a detective. It hits home. All of us in Law Enforcement, not matter how man or women enough we are, we always cry a tear when we hear about this. All I can say, is we are always here for you, and your family, Ms. Kight, and everyone that went before him. I feel your pain, as we all do, but there is a reason for everything. You and I do not know at this time what the reason is.

God Bless and Keep You. You will ever be in our hearts.
All the Members of my Department are keeping you in our prayers.

SGT Jason Tyson

Wilmington Police Dept.

Wilmington North Caroline

SGT Jason Tyson
Wilmington Police Department, Wilmington NC

March 30, 2005

A TRIBUTE TO SGT. KEVIN KIGHT

WHY ARE WE MOURNING LATE EASTER EVENING
WHY IS ANOTHER POLICE OFFICER’S WIFE GRIEVING
WHY IS A FOUR YEAR OLD SON A FATHERLESS CHILD
WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED, WE SCREAM OUT LOUD
WHY HAS ANOTHER BROTHER IN BLUE BEEN KILLED
WHY DO WE CONTINUE THE FIGHT OUT IN THE FIELD
THOUGHTS OF YOU ENTER AS TEARS FORM ANOTHER CRY
AND AGAIN WE HAVE TO ASK THE PAINFUL QUESTION WHY

WE DO IT FOR YOU, IT HAS BEEN WRITTEN WE WORK FOR GOD
WE HAVE FAITH IN A HIGHER POWER TO SOME THAT MAY SEEM ODD
SGT. KIGHT KNEW THE DANGERS OUT IN THE STREET
BUT THE LORD CHOSE HIM TO PATROL THIS BEAT
MATTHEW FIVE VERSE NINE TELLS US WE ARE SONS OF GOD
SGT. KIGHT KNEW THIS PASSAGE HIS FAITH WAS HIS STAFF AND ROD

Officer Jeffrey L. Becker #500
Panama City Police Department

March 30, 2005

On behalf of our department we want to send our most sincere gratitude to the family & co-workers of Sergeant Kight. Our thoughts and Prayers will be that God will comfort you during this time of sorrow. Sergeant Kight will be remebered for the heroism he displayed on a daily basis. God Bless You All.

Chief Roger Green
Kibler Police Department Kibler Arkansas

March 30, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Christina and Brandon. Please know that you are not alone. I know that Kevin is at peace and with our Savior. Kevin once prayed with my husband and myself, the gentle words that he said will never be forgotten.
I love you Christina and Brandon. You are living a wife's worst nightmare. I know that every wife or girlfriend of this department is going through this pain, also. We have cried and prayed for answers and peace.

Kevin is a hero and never will be forgotten. #18 Panama City Beach Police will live on!!

Amanda Nichols, An Officer's Wife
Panama City Beach Police Department

March 30, 2005

Dear Law Enforcement, Friends & Family of Sgt. Kight,

I always worry when my kids go out to the beach, but am content to know that men and women in blue are there to protect them and keep order.

This incident hit home, because this was one of those men that I knew would be there for my children and myself. If this person would do this terrible thing to a beloved police officer, what would he have done to a normal person on the beach.

God bless Mrs. Kight and your son, I have three sons, I could not imagine your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you daily.

Kim Portivent, PC Citizen
Mother of four

March 30, 2005

I knew officer Kevin Kite as Scott a sweet young boy smart,respectful of others, good to his sister Robin and mindful of his parents and grandparents.God bless his wife and son my prayers are with you, and the rest of his family, friends,and fellow officers.I'm very very sorry.

Don Bryan
Neighbor (friend)

March 30, 2005

As one of the many metro officers who vacation in the Panama City Beach,we often forget that the danger of the job is every where.I have had the opportunity to meet several of the beach cops in the last few years and have been very impressed.I can't say anything that will ease the pain of this murder of one of our own. I do know this that if Kevin had a personal relationship with our savior he is now waiting to see us all and most especially his family and friends.May God comfort you the rest of your days.

officer, Walter Keeler Jr.
Metro Nashville P.D.

March 30, 2005

Thank you for your sacrifice and may God bless you and keep you.

Sergeant Kevin Hunter
Decatur Alabama Police Department

March 30, 2005

God bless you Sgt.Knight, You will not be forgotten.

PO Sergio Montesino, Sr.
Palm Springs, PD

March 30, 2005

My family's thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Kight and his young family. I didn't know Kevin well but the loss of a fellow Officer has affected me none the less. I want everyone to know that Sgt. Kevin Kight will never be forgotten. One hundred years fom now his name will still be spoken and heralded, his memorial will still hang in the halls of the Panama City Beach Police Department and elsewhere to always be remembered. He will go down in the annals of history as a TRUE HERO, for laying down his precious life so that others might sleep in peace. And also know that the person who took his life WILL be forgotten, never to be remembered, and rightly so. He will continue to be the invisible, nameless face that fades into darkness never to be spoken of again. The bright light of Sergeant Kevin Kight's life and exemplary public service will shine brightly forever more.

Investigator
Bay County Sheriff's Office

March 30, 2005

My heart drops everytime I hear of another LEO killed in the line of duty.

I know justice will take it's course for all those perpetrators. "What goes around will come around", "we win and they lose"

My deepest condolence to family.

Sgt. K Kight , hero, Rest in peace.

R Ooi
Sydney, Australia

March 30, 2005

Sgt. Kight- Your watch is over and you are now seating next to God. Your brothers and sisters in law enforcement will watch over the family and never forget your service. Rest in peace brother.
Dave Schoengart, Supporting Heroe

Sgt. Dave Schoengart
Jefferson County Sheriffs Office, Louisville, KY

March 30, 2005

Rest in Peace Brother,

Clark State Police Academy class BAS-98-044

March 30, 2005