Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I'll never forget the night that my sister, an APD officer called me in tears. Two of her friends were violently taken from her. As a big brother I tried to console her, but my thoughts drifted to those of wives and children and sisters and brothers. In the end there was nothing I could do but cry with her. And we cried for them. I didn't know the two men who died defending our city. But I offer my gratitude, and my appreciation in the form of a poem. This poem is a re-write from one that holds deep emotion to me.

Eternal Father, Strong To Save
Whose arm doth protect our fallen brave

May they patrol the heavens far and wide
so in peace and serenity we reside

Our tears of grief we will not hide
for happiness of heaven can abide.

Oh hear when our prayers are cried
for fallen officers not at our side.

so that others may live...

Petty Officer Second Class
United States Navy

September 15, 2005

I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the family, coworkers, and friends of Offcier King. Many of our brothers and sisters are gone, but none are ever forgotten. May you rest in peace. Then I heaard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send? and Who will go for us? And I said "Here I am. Send Me!" ISAIH 6:8

Mike G.
Federal Law enforcement Agency

September 11, 2005

You will be missed but always with us in life. You were the best!!!

Officer Larry Campbell (Ret)
Albuquerque Police Department

September 9, 2005

I visit this site often with the hopes that its list will not get longer. When I see a new name on the list my heart drops to the floor knowing that another Father, Mother, Son, Daughter, etc.. has given their life in the line of duty. It continually brings tears to my eyes when I read the personal reflections that are left by the fallen Officer's Family and Friends. I hope you can rest easy knowing that this brave HERO is watching over us from his place in Heaven. He served with honor and will never be forgotten. Rest Easy Officer King . We will truly miss you. God Bless you and your Family.

Police Officer O. Dennard
Newark Police Department (NJ)

September 7, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow officers of Officer King.

While no member of our agency had the privilege to have known him personally, we are certain that he has found a place in heaven through his selfless service to those he swore to protect.

Rest in peace officer; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.

Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS

September 6, 2005

We are deeply saddened by this tragic event. May the ruthless criminal responsible for these murders be brought to justice and sentenced to the most severe penalty. Your service to your community is appreciated by all of us. May God bless you, your coworkers and the survivors of your family. Rest in peace brother.......

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

September 5, 2005

R.I.P BROTHER, YOU MAY NOW PATROL THE KINGDOM IN HEAVEN.

POLICE OFFICER RENE SANCHEZ
BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, BOSTON MA.

September 4, 2005

There is nothing I can say that will ease everyone's pain. I'm truely sorry to the King family and all the APD officers God bless all of you. We lost an officer and I know words can't describe the pain and loss everyone of you feel. I will pray for all of you and all police offficers.

HPD Wife
Huntsville, Al

September 4, 2005

Thank your for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol

September 2, 2005

Brother Smith and Brother King, you paid the ultimate price to protect the citizens of our great country, and that makes you a hero. Rest assured your deaths will never be in vain for those of us who work the streets will never forget those of us who were lost to them. RIP my Brothers and God bless.

Officer L. Bailey, #5303
Carlsbad Police Department, CA.

August 31, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Albuquerque P.D.

Fallen but never forgotten.

Bryan Laurie son of fallen Officer
Nathan Laurie EOW 7-29-04

August 30, 2005

To Officer King's Family, I am sooo sorry for your loss. I can't begin to understand how you must feel, but please know I am praying for you, and
hope that your heart will be comforted by feeling his presence around you.

To Officer King's Friends and Fellow
Officer's, you have suffered such a great loss. Please know that you have people everywhere praying for you, and that you will not be alone, Officer King will be right there with you helping you get through this difficult time.

God Bless you all !!

Police Officer's Wife
Sapulpa, Oklahoma

August 30, 2005

Thank you for your dedicated service to your community and your department. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May they never forget your faithful service to your community and department and the brave HERO that you were. To Mrs. King, children, family, friends and co-workers, our heartfelt prayers and sympathies are with you. May God be with you all during this very sorrowful time. Words will never compensate the loss you have suffered. We pray that He now gives you all strength in your time of need. May you find peace in the thought, that we as friends, take this time to lift you up in prayer.

For your act of unselfish bravery and courage Officer King, we salute you. Blessed be the peacekeepers.

Denise & Erin Hunter, Widow and Daughter
Sgt. Gregory L. Hunter, Grand Prairie, TX Police Dept., EOW 6-18-04

August 29, 2005

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that Officer King is appreciated by people all over the country. We may not know him personally, but we respect what he did.

LEO wife
Ohio

August 28, 2005

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. I am praying for you and your family daily.

Police Officer's Wife
Los Lunas Police Dept.

August 28, 2005

I always enjoyed working with you and helping you out, and you were always there when I or anyone needed a hand or a shoulder. May God watch over you as you have over us. You are indeed a hero and an inspiration. You will always be in my heart.

Karen Dennis, former NCIC operator
APD

August 28, 2005

Dear Mike, I had the pleasure of meeting you for the first time at UMNH, where I work, three weeks before you were killed. I had such a nice conversation with you. You said that you knew my husband and that he was a good officer. Even though I spoke to you briefly, I felt as though I'd known you much longer. You will be missed by us all. It has been hard for all of us to come to terms with your death, but I am comforted to know that you are truly with God now. We will never forget you.

Mara Mannarino, APD officer's wife

August 27, 2005

We wanted once again to state how special our relationship and friendship has and continues to be for us over the years. The special times we shared reach back to the days at Friars North when Debbie and Mike started to date, continued on to when we use to observe and interact with the family at middle school and AYBL games. The memories continued on when Mike did rod iron work for our home and most recently completed work for our daughter in her new home and recently when Mike came to our house to discuss a rod iron fence. Mike and I spent time together reflecting on our kids, our professional lifes and the work that our wives were completing. I will always remember the qualtiy times Mike and I shared together and the mutual respect we had for each other and the work we did for people. Please continue to know that our prayers and support are offered to you. We will stay in touch in future years and continue to be there if we can help in anyway. God Bless You--the Briggs Family.

Edgar W. Briggs and Family
Albuquerque Public Schools--Principal

August 27, 2005

May God bless all of your family at home and your family in blue! We at B.P.D. feel your pain of more than one Officer killed in the line of duty, we lost three last year in one day. Nothing can ease that pain except prayer, and love. We are praying for all of you. Rest in peace brother.

Officer William Inman
Birmingham Police Dept. West Precinct

August 27, 2005

There is no explanation why these deaths happen to experinced officers; it!s something that we all face everyday we go to work. Iam sure that this officer!s main objective was to do his job, and to come home to his wife, and children at the end of shift.
Me, and my family!s prayers go with you, your famly,fellow officers ,and friends

Trooper Larry Gladden
Tenn. Highway Patrol

August 27, 2005

Another hero gone, rest in peace. My heart and prayers go out to your family and friends during their time of need.

New Mexico Dept. of Corrections

August 27, 2005

May god bless your family. You will be missed by all of us. I never had the chance to meet or work with you but you are still a brother and will be missed.

Patrolman Brett Jensen
New Mexico State Police

August 26, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU MIKE AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. I ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO YOU AS A ROLE MODEL AND FEEL TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN YOU. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN MY BROTHER:

IT SOUNDS LIKE THNDER FAR AWAY...

IT SOUNDS LIKE THUNDER FAR AWAY,BUT THE SKIES ARE BLUE AND BRIGHT...
AND SOON THEY CREST THE HILL NEARBY, AND RIDE INTO OUR SIGHT.
THEY SHAKE THE GROUND WITH POWERFUL SOUND, AND THEY MAKE SOME HEARTS BEAT FAST...
THEY LOOK SO PROUD AND NOBLE, LIKE KNIGHTS COME FROM THE PAST.

SIDE BY SIDE, THEY ALWAYS RIDE, AND SEEM TO MOVE AS ONE...
FROM EARLY IN THE MORNING LIGHT, TO THE SETTING OF THE SUN.
AND CHILDREN POINT AND WAVE TO THEM, FROM CARS THAT PASS THEM BY...
AND YOUNG ONES ASK THEIR PARENTS, WHY THE MEN HAVE MIRRORS FOR EYES.

THEY RIDE THE ROADS, AND FIGHT FOR GOOD, AND DEFEND SMALL ONES LIKE YOU...
THEY ASK TO RIDE AND DO WITH PRIDE, AND SOMETIMES THEY ARE FEW.
LIKE MEN OF STEEL, ON SILVER WINGS, THEY SPARKLE IN THE LIGHT...
THEN WITH A ROAR AND RUMBLE, THEY RIDE OUT OF OUR SIGHT.

SOMETIMES WHEN ONE HAS FALLEN, NEVER TO RIDE AGAIN...
YOU CAN HEAR THE OTHERS CALLLING, LIKE THUNDER ON THE WIND.
SIDE BY SIDE, THEY SLOWLY RIDE, AND THEIR THUNDER IS A MOURNFUL SOUND...
AND THE MIRRORS HIDE THEIR EYES FROM US, WHEN TEARDROPS FALL TO THE GROUND.

SO IF YOU SEE ONE RIDING, AND YOU LOOK INTO HIS FACE...
YOU SEE YOUR REFLECTION IN HIS EYES, YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE SAFE.
FOR MOTORMEN ARE A SPECIAL BREED, THEY LOVE TO RIDE THE WIND...
AND WHEN YOU HEAR THE THUNDER BOOM, THE FALLEN ONES RIDE AGAIN.

Author Unknown

RON QUINTANA/TRAFFIC UNIT
ALBUQUERQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT

August 26, 2005

I pray your family and friends will find comfort and strength in the reflections left by your extended family. May your spirit have a joyous homecoming and may you eternally rest peacefully “High on the mountain”

D/Sgt. Vencent Woods
State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

August 26, 2005

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE
OFFICERS SEND OUR CONDOLENCES. OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH OFFICER
KING, HIS FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

GOD BLESS...

PO ERNEST G. PENN
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE - BUFFALO, NEW YORK

August 26, 2005