Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I will always remember the day you moved on my street! We were best friends as kids, riding our bmx bikes ,smoked our first cig. together, stole candy from alco, playing spin the bottle with your sis karla! I will cherish the picture I have of us endoing on our bikes! I will miss you dearly my best friend. Love to you and your family!

CHRISTOPHER M.
first friend!

April 13, 2005

Kurt my God wrap his arms around you because you are a true hero! I was blessed to serve with you for three years on the Hesston Police Department and year on the ERT team. You taught me so much about being a good cop!! I love and miss you brother!!!

Officer Harry L. Spencer
Bel Aire Police Department

April 13, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Guam Police Department, our deepest condolences. Be at peace my brother.

Sergeant II John P. Rabon
Guam Police Department

April 13, 2005

May God bless Deputy Ford's family and all the members of the Harvey County Sheriff's Officer.

Sgt. Kim Harrison
Jackson Police Department

April 13, 2005

Kurt and I were on together at the Douglas County SO. The one thing that you could always count on from Kurt was a smile. Kurt was never afraid to pitch in and give you everything he had. He was a great man and a great human being. He will be missed.

Officer Scott VanDenBerg
Lone Tree Police Department

April 13, 2005

Where do I even begin? I feel like you are still here with us Kurt. You are and will forever be a hero. When I think of you, I think of someone we all wish we could be. A wonderful officer, husband, father and friend. Who can forget the fun times we all had at the SWAT parties with you, Jill, Preston and Adam? Who can forget that contagious smile and words of encouragement you were always so willing to give? Who can forget getting pages from Kurt, wishing them a happy birthday? One day, my tears will dry up but my memories of you will never be gone. I am thankful to God for the time we had with you and I will see you again one day. To Jill, Preston and Adam, you are in our prayers- we love and miss you!

Deputy Chelsea Sayer
Douglas County Sheriffs Office

April 13, 2005

The men and women of the Cameron, MO Police Department share in the grief with the loss of Deputy Sheriff Kurt Ford. The Harvey County, KS Sheriff's Department, the Douglas County, Co Sheriff's Department and all of the law enforcement agencies that you touched are in our prayers. May your family take solace in the many wonderful messages and memories displayed at the ODMP in your honor!!

Until we meet again brother.......

Chief L. Corey Sloan
Cameron, MO Police Department

April 12, 2005

Kurt (Odie) was like a father to me. Anytime that I needed someone to talk to, you could expect to find Kurt right there at my side to talk to me about it. Always had a smile on his face and making new friends. When he would arrest someone, by the time the arrest was over, he would be shaking hands with them and laughing. He was a out going and caring man. Harvey County couldn't have asked for another great officer. He will truely be missed by everyone. Kurt....keep watch over all of us. You will miss you so much.

Tina Donnelley Sheriff Deputy
Harvey County Sheriff's Deparment

April 12, 2005

My sincere and deepest Sympathy and Condolences. rest in peace.

james
scotland

April 12, 2005

Souls Do Not Disintegrate and Die:

Souls do not disintegrate and die,
Years pass and yet they do not fade away.
Memories are like a distant star
Pouring forth its light across the void.
All our tears and laughter do not lie,
Though we pass like dreams, our spirits stay,
Held fast by love, which is just what we are,
Yet in a form that cannot be destroyed.
Friend of someone close

April 12, 2005

It's hard to describe my feelings since I heard the news early Saturday morning. SWAT is a brotherhood, and it's my honor to call Kurt my brother.
SWAT officers don't risk their lives to be heros, in this case Kurt risked his life to protect someone who uas unable to protect herself. In doing so, he showed each of us why he was a hero to so many.
I don't know why God chose to take my brother at this time, but I can't think of anyone else I would want watching over me. My prayers and thoughts go out to Jill and the boys, I know he is watching over you too.

Police Officer Dan Seaman
Lone Tree P.D., CO

April 12, 2005

I am nowhere near Kansas, but as a former victim of domestic violence, I am struck dumb with sacrifice of Deputy Ford, and the willingness of both he and Hesston police Detective Chris Eilert to put their lives on the line for a complete stranger who was so in need of heroes. I am so sorry to all those wounded by this - the families, the agencies, the communities, and everyone else grieving with you. May the woman who escaped alive live her life from this day forward as if it is as precious to her as it was to these 2 law officers who came to help her, and may the families of Deputy Ford and Detective Eilert be ever-overwhelmed with the GREATNESS of their actions. I can't think of anything more selfless than *knowingly* putting your own life at risk, in the path of evil, for the life of a stranger. (God knows.)

Tacoma, WA.

Jenny Miller

April 12, 2005

I'm so sorry for your lose. May God give you the strength to carry on.

April 12, 2005

Kurt, May God be with you as you take your journey to the other side. My heart and prayers go out to Jill and The Boyz, and may HE guide them through this difficult time. You are truely an American Hero, and hve been a very good friend.

Sgt. Ronnie H. Chavez
Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Castle Rock, Colorado

April 12, 2005

I just wanted to say that you all are in my prayers. I feel as if I lost a god friend when I hear of a fallen officer.

Ex-law enforement
KDOC

April 12, 2005

I would just like to tell you how thankful i'am for all the help you have givin me. Whenever i had a question, you would answer it, and then some. Whenever I needed help, you were there to give me your look on the situation, and try to help me under stand. I will always remember the good times we had. I still tell people about the picture problem we had. I will always remember how good of a man you were, and how you always had your mind on the community, putting in many unpaid hours to our Explorer Post. You are a very honourable and brave man. You have done some things that the average man would turn and run from, and for that, you will remembered and missed. I look forward to meeting you again. -Quinn Wheeler

Exp. Quinn Wheeler
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

April 12, 2005

Kurt you gave true meaning to what police officers were meant to be. You were strong, caring, determined to protect. Your life and accomplishments need to be celebrated. You will be missed but not forgotten.

Sgt. Adam Cataffo
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

April 12, 2005

Kurt, although you were only with us here in Shawnee for a short time, you had a very positive impact on our Police Department. By reading the reflections left in your memory, it's obvious you made that same impact where ever you went. Our prayers go out to your family so they may be comforted in this time of loss. Thank you for your service to each community you touched.

Your Brothers and Sisters of the Shawnee
Shawnee PD

April 12, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your bravery, courage and commitment to the badge – your hard work and valiant efforts will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace…

A Relative of Officer Robert Stanze
EOW: August 8, 2000

April 12, 2005

Kurt, my friend, fellow instructor, and brother in blue. You touched all of us with your sense of duty, honor, and your sense of humor. You were always there to help others both on the job and off. I know that you are still with us in mind and spirit. Our paths in life crossed for a good reason and I have been enriched because of it. For that i thank you my friend.

Sgt. David Beyer
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

April 12, 2005

To all the family I wish you the best in this sad sad time of your lives. Sorry to hear about this its a sad day in time when something like this happens. May god be with you all.

April 12, 2005

Kurt always had a smile on his face & a joke or prank to pull. He was an officer who did whatever it took to get the job done. Unfortunately, this time it took too much. Our prayers are with you & your family. Take it easy my friend, we'll take it from here.

Deputy Jerry Dirks
Rush Co. SO

April 12, 2005

Deputy Ford, Your in a better place. My thoughts and prays go out to Ford's family.

Officer Brad Smith
Lindsborg Police Dept.

April 12, 2005

Jill, Preston and Adam; please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry for your loss and wish we could be there for you. You will always be in our hearts and if there is ever anything we can do please do not hesitate to let us know. Kurt was an amazing person, and we will miss him very much! May God be with you! Kurt, rest in peace!

Phyllis & Ron Harvey
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

April 12, 2005

By Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, with Loren Christensen: "Honor never grows old, and honor rejoices the heart of age. It does so because honor is, finally, about defending those noble and worthy things that deserve defending, even if it comes at a high cost. In our time, that may mean social disapproval, public scorn, hardship, persecution, or as always, even death itself. The question remains: What is worth defending? What is worth dying for? What is worth living for?" Kurt, you new these answers. You are a true warrior walking the warriors path. For Jill and the boys, remember Kurt was and will always be a hero.

I had the privilege of not only working with Kurt while he was with our Sheriff's Office, but also in pistol competitions. He didn't have a bad bone in him. If you were having a bad day, he would pick you up. He was blessed with having the ability to know when someone was having a bad day. He would take the time to talk and bring your spirits up. He had an award winning smile that seemed to penetrate any darkness. He was truly a friend. I will miss you brother, and look forward to seeing you again some day.

Deputy Bob Simonich
Douglas County Sheriff's Office

April 12, 2005