Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Although I did not know you, your loss has deeply touched my heart. Being an officers wife, I think about what can happen everyday while my husband is on duty. Your dedication is an inspiration to us all, and you will not be forgotten. You and your family are in my prayers everyday. Thank you for your service to Albuquerque and may God bless!

NM State Police officers wife

August 22, 2005

"We Remember the Officers"

We remember the officers who changed our lives,
The men and woman who protected us day and night,
People who respect for their dedication to the cause,
For when faced with danger, they never even pause.

We remember the officers who always stood true,
Whatever the color of uniform, brown gray or blue,
With pride and integrity they say "To serve and protect",
For the giving of their life, we offer our respect.

We remember the officers who we never really knew,
Persons strong enough to answer the challenge are few,
With heavy hearts we mourn the officers in eternal rest,
There's more to these people than the badge on their chest.
By Brad Miller
(Contact Information Unknown)

God be with your family and friends, and fellow officer's at this time. Please keep an eye on us down here. We appreciate everything you did for us while you were here. You are a true hero, risking your own life for your community. I personally thank you. Please watch over our Law Enforcement and keep them safe. God Bless.

Wife Of An Officer
Albuquerque Police Department

August 22, 2005

I am sorry to hear the passing of your husband and father. I know that he really enjoyed what he did, as I used to.

Patrolman/ Chris J.
FPD

August 22, 2005

Michael, I'll never forget our chats in the 7-11 over morning coffee. Your courage and heroism is a true inspiration. Bless your soul.

Officer , J.T. Stone
Albuquerque Police department

August 22, 2005

Officer King,
A man and officer like you is hard to find. Thanks for the laughs and comradery. It was a pleasure to know and work with you. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace.

Deputy 1st Class
Bernalillo County S.O.

August 22, 2005

TO: The family; loved ones; friends and department members: A POLICE OFFICER’S PRAYER:--- O, gentle Lord ! Keep the day/night watch with me. As I begin my tour of duty, I ask your protection from all mental, physical and spiritual harm. Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing your work, endeavoring to keep peace among your people. Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone. May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties. Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent upon me for life and safety. Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted to think no one really cares and that I am taken for granted. Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care and are grateful for my presence. Grant that I may be loyal to my partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back them up effectively when called upon for assistance. Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty, to my loved ones and those who love me. I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer; and after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that you have promised to those who serve you well. AMEN. *** REST IN PEACE ***

Chief ( retired ) Douglas A. Koeppen
Washington New Jersey

August 22, 2005

God Bless you and your family Officer King you both are true hero's.

Officer Bardwell
Grand Prairie PD/Tx

August 22, 2005

Thank-you for your dedication to you department and your community. Our prayers are with your family and your fellow officers, we feel their sorrow. May God bless them and be with them now.

Kathy Gurule
Wife of Asst. Chief Los Lunas Police

August 22, 2005

Our Agency expresses heartfelt prayers and sympathy to Officer King's family, friends, and all those who knew and loved him. He and officer Smith will be remembered always. Rest in Peace Brothers.

Captain Vernon Alvarez
Isleta Police Dept.

August 22, 2005

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Officer King. God bless you all.

Cpl Franz Graf
Swiss Transportpolice, Railway Distr. Basel

August 22, 2005

The dedication and compassion these two guys had for everyone they encountered will not be forgotten. May your families find comfort from God during this painful time, knowing that you are safe and with us all forever in heart and in spirit. Thanks for being you!

Former OMI DMI

August 22, 2005

Our department would like to express our deepest sympathies to all who survive this tragedy. God be with the souls of both officer King and Smith. There is no greater act than to lay oneself down for others. We dedicate our day to their memories.

Chief of Police Charles R. Orth
Larned, Kansas Police Department

August 22, 2005

To the family of Officer King and the APD, I pray that you will receive strenth and guidance as you go thru this ordeal. You are not alone as God is with you also. I lift you all up in prayer.

Jen
Gallup Police

August 22, 2005

The King Family is in my prayers always.
I pray that St.Michael watches over all Police officers. Your sacrafice is spupreme.

Sister and Aunt of 2 APD officers
APD

August 22, 2005

May you rest in peace in the arm of the Lord Jesus Christ. God bless you and your family. You are a true hero Sir.

Kevin Cannon
Brother of Keith Cannon EOW 5/4/05

August 22, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Michael King, and the Albuquerque P.D. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer King, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

August 22, 2005

“When God made Peace Officers….”

When the lord was creating Peace Officers, he was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared and said, “You’re doing a lot of fiddling around on this one.”

And the Lord said, Have you read the spec on this order? A Peace Officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark, scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn’t touch, and not wrinkle their uniform.

They have to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout, cover a homicide scene that night, canvass the neighborhood for witnesses, and testify in court the next day.

They have to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black coffee and half- eaten meals. And they have to have six pairs of hands.

The angel shook her head slowly and said, “Six pairs of hands….No Way.”

“It’s not the hands that are causing me the problems,” said the Lord, “It’s the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have.”

That’s on the standard model? asked the angel.

The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before he asks, “May I see what’s in there sir?” (When they already know and wishes they had taken that accounting job.) Another pair here in the side of their head for their partners’ safety. And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a bleeding victim and say, “ You’ll be alright ma’am, when they know it isn’t so.”

“Lord,” said the angel, touching his sleeve,” rest and work tomorrow.”

“I can’t,” said the Lord, “I already have a model that can talk a 250 pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five on civil service paycheck.”

The angel circled the model of the Peace Officer very slowly, “Can it think?” she asked.

“You bet,” said the Lord, “It can tell you elements of a hundred crimes, recite Miranda warnings in it’s sleep; detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in less time than it takes five judges to debate the legality of the stop…and still it keeps it’s sense of humor.

This officer also has phenomenal personal control. They can deal with crime scenes painted in HELL, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family’ and then read in the daily paper how Law Enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects.

Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Peace Officer. “There’s a leak,” she pronounced. “I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model.”

“That’s not a leak,” said the Lord, “It’s a tear.”

“What’s the tear for?” asked the angel.

“It’s for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, and for justice.”

“You’re a genius,” said the angel.

The Lord looked sober. “I didn’t put it there,” he said.


Anonymous

Senior Instructor
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

August 22, 2005

Officer King,
Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You and Your family are in our prayers. Rest East Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

August 21, 2005

Officer King, May God bless you, your family, and your department. You and Ricky are both gone now, but will not be forgotten. The void you leave behind is tremendous, the lives you've touched will never be the same. You are truly a hero.
Dee Dee Parker, Ricky's Cousin

Dee Dee Parker

August 21, 2005

rest in peace...god bless you

skip roberson

August 21, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Albuquerque Police Department. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Officer King deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. No greater love has a person than the will to give their life for another. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer King is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, NC

August 21, 2005

Officer King, you are a true hero. God bless you, may your soul rest in peace.

Patrol Officer
Prince George's County, Maryland

August 21, 2005

Your sacrifice to the city of Albuquerque will never be forgotten by many people. Thank you for protecting this city. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You and Officer Smith will always be heroes in my book.
A great void is in my heart with the loss of two great officers such as yourselves. Rest in peace.

Son of an officer

August 21, 2005

Officer King....please know that you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers....watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue....your sacrifice WILL NEVER BE FORGTTEN....REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

girlfriend of a leo
michigan

August 21, 2005

The world has lost another valient warrior. Michael we met along time ago, and it is ironic that we were introduced by Richard Smith (my brother-in-law)one night while i was riding with him. I know that the streets of gold will now be patrolled by two of the BEST!!! I will take over the watch now and hold the fort for us OLD GUYS.. You and your family are in our prayers. Until we meet again...

Det. Michael Meek

Detective Michael Meek
Mesquite Police Dept.-Mesquite, Texas

August 21, 2005