Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Their hearts are too big
Their wallets too thin.
They're an integral part
Of the world we live in.

They're at work everyday;
Come rain, sleet or snow.
'Cause dedication and honor
Are all that they know.

They deal with the worst
Day in and day out.
They're the ones who come running
When it's help that you shout.

They wear badges and guns
These modern-day knights.
But neither of these
Protect them from fright.

They get hit, kicked and spit on
And oinked at like swine.
Yet they always come back
With boots and belt shined.

They stand their ground firm
When others would run.
And when it's over, they smile
As if to them it's great fun.

When all else is bad
They're the ones doing good.
Doing right by the law
As we all know we should.

Still often it seems
They get no respect.
Some even gripe
When they catch a suspect.

They violated my rights!
The guilty will say.
But how about what they
Give up everyday?

They don't see their kids,
Their husband or wife.
To the families it seems
That the job is the life.

They get slashed at and stabbed;
Beaten, bloodied and shot.
And all too often,
One gives all he's got.

Brave brothers and sisters
Is what they all are.
When one is killed,
They mourn near and far.

Only then do we see
Their toughness wear thin.
And just for a moment,
They let us all in.

They're human you see,
These warriors true.
Regardless of if
They wear green, brown or blue.

They distinguish themselves
Above all the rest.
And it's not just about
The badge on their chest.

For they see the things
We don't want to see.
They are the ones
That protect you and me.

They do all the things
Only the finest will do.
They're the brave men and women
Of the thin line of blue.


"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God."

August 21, 2005

Rest in peace brother.

V-28
USBP

August 21, 2005

God Speed Brother. Bless you for your sacrifice. Strength be with your family, friends and Brothers/Sisters in BLue

Ofc
PCBPD

August 21, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer King's wife, children, family, friends and co-workers. May God bless you all. Psalm 55:22

Denise Nichols - surviving spouse
Alabama State Trooper Brian K. Nichols EOW 2/17/2002

August 21, 2005

Brothers, you were both senior to me in years and your vast knowledge. I never knew you personally but only through the department. I think the world of you and will always remember this day for the rest of my life. I pray for you and your families in this time of trimuph and wish God's blessing's for everyone lives you have brightened.

Patrolman 1st class, T. Novicki
Albuquerque Police Department

August 21, 2005

If you are able, save for them a place inside of you and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go, Be not ashamed to say you loved them, though you may or may not have always, Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own, And in time when men decide and feel safe to call the streets insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind. We will see you in Elysium....

OFC Crociata
GPD

August 21, 2005

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless them and help watch over them during this time. You made the ultimate sacrifice. Always remember that this family of blue will never forget you!

Wife of a Police Officer

August 21, 2005

Gods speed brother and rest in peace

Chenango County Sheriff's Office

August 21, 2005

Mike, we worked together briefly, but your advice I'll carry with me throughout my career. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always. God Bless! We'll take it from here...

APD Officer

August 21, 2005

Mike,
It has been a rare honor to have served with you. Please know that your memory will live long with me and the rest of your brothers and sisters. Go now and be at peace. Jeff, John, Shawn, Gerald and the others are waiting for you and have prepared new beats for you and Rich. Smile on us until we have the good fortune of meeting again.

Dean Ferguson
Albuquerque Police Dept

August 21, 2005

Mike,

You have always been in my thoughts and prayers. I have the privilege to have been your neighbor and friend from our first day of first grade to our graduation from high school. From this old Marine I want to thank you for all your unselfish service to our Country, our State, and our City. Your daily sacrifices made our homes and neighborhoods, our way of life safe. You lived your life setting the example of honesty, courage and citizenship. Mike this quote comes to mind which I believe tells your story:

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again and again; because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who know the great enthusiasms, the great devotion; who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumphs of high achievement and who at worst, if he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”
Theodore Roosevelt.

Thank your Mike. You are missed. Your family will remain in my prayers. Until we meet again. Semper Fidelis, good friend.

Col Ben Braden
USMC, Alexandria, VA

Col Ben Braden
USMC

August 21, 2005

God Bless Mike and his family.

Dan Klein
Albuquerque Police retired

August 21, 2005

A true hero has been taken from us. A hero that watched over his fellow officers, the citizen's of Albuquerque and his loving family. God holds a special place for our peace-keeper's. I will miss you Mike...until we meet again.

Former fellow officer
APD

August 21, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Michael King as well as to the Albuquerque Police Department. Rest in peace Officer King, you are gone but will never be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

August 21, 2005

Rest in peace brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

August 21, 2005

TO THE FAMILY,FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF OFC.KING,WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.WHEN WE LOSE A BROTHER OR SISTER OFFICER,WE ALL HURT.WE PRAY THAT JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED!YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.

Cpl.David Hazlett/C-detail
Berry Hill P.D./Nashville,Tn.

August 21, 2005

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Officer King's family. I thank him for making the streets in Albuquerque safer. I hope this note brings moments of peace and comfort to his family for all that he has done.

Thank you again Officer King.

Koren
Civilian

August 21, 2005

"greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" john:15:13

August 21, 2005

as a soldier I've lost many of my comrades but that is part of being a soldier. police officers are much the same..... at any given moment they too can be struck down in the line of duty. none of this matters!!! what matters is how they lived.....serving their community and country! whether in abq. n.m. or in iraq there lost is heart felt and NOT FORGOTEN!!!!!!!!! you will allways be remembered.....godspeed.

pfc
us army

August 21, 2005

"Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tear,
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
May God Bless You, Your Family, & Fellow Officers. THANK YOU !!!!

Donna Nestor of Los Lunas, NM

August 21, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of officer King and the Albuquerque Police Department and all others who new him. Having just buried one of my friends (cpl. Jay Sampietro MSHP) 11 hours ago, I say to you fear not for you are in great company. You may have fallen but you will not be forgotten. may you rest in peace

Richard Neal
Rogersville Police Department

August 21, 2005

Mike, God bless, my brother. A group of us sat together for hours after we heard what happened and at first could only mourn in silence. Finally, one officer started telling stories about you and this broke the ice. One story led to another and despite our sorrow-you still were able to make us laugh. Mike, you were a big man in many ways, but it was the size of your heart and good nature that we will always remember. We all mourned your death that night-but more importantly, we honored your life. You will always be a hero in our eyes. Every time I will look into the skies I will envision you patrolling the streets of heaven with Rich and St. Michael. Watch over us survivors, my friend. Rest assured we will keep you and your family in our prayers forever. Thanks for the memories!

Sgt. Michael Geier
Albuquerque Police Department

August 21, 2005

We grieve with the family, friends and fellow officers of Ofc. King. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

A. Whitney
Yuma Co SO, AZ

August 20, 2005

Rest in Peace.

Darin L. Paul, Special Agent
FBI

August 20, 2005

Rest in Peace

Correctional Officer
Michigan Dept.of Corrections

August 20, 2005