Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri
End of Watch Thursday, September 22, 2005
Reflections for Trooper Donald Kevin Floyd
Always remember and never forget!May you rest in peace. Our prayers go out to you and your family also to the MSHP.
Officer Robertson
Bourbon Police Department
September 26, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Floyd's family and all of the other members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Master Officer Pam Hardacre
Tustin Police, CA
September 25, 2005
God bless your family, friends, and department. Rest in peace brother.
Corporal
Fort Lupton, CO
September 25, 2005
Rest in peace Brother Kevin, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten for your courage and service.
Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73
September 25, 2005
We have lost another hero to a senseless act of negligence. He is one of the third emergency services personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in southwest Missouri, in the last five weeks...I don't have the words to express my outrage over the loss
My thoughts are with Trooper Floyd's family,
Sgt. Randy Foster
Marionville Police Department
September 25, 2005
Trooper Floyd- thank you for your many years of service to the public in Missouri as well as your service to the Highway Patrol. I didn't know you personally, but being a Trooper myself, I know the bond that is formed among us, regardless of state. My heart goes out to your family and friends and those you served with on the MSHP. As senseless as this tragedy seems, God surely needed you 'home' or he wouldn't have called your number. You can finally relax, you are at your final duty station and you've got the best commander possible. We'll take the watch down here.
State Trooper
North Carolina Highway Patrol
September 25, 2005
Rest in peace fellow officer, Missouri has had a rough year, and unfortunately you became part of it.
Corrections Officer John Laumeier
St. Ann, MO PD
September 25, 2005
The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 time I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"
GREGG HOUSTON
SOUTH CAROLINA
September 25, 2005
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
September 25, 2005
HEROES LIVE FOREVER
P.O. ALLEN OFFHOLTER
BRIDGETON PD
September 25, 2005
Trooper Floyd may you rest in gods hands. To the Floyd family I am sorry for your loss.It is always a sad time to lose one of our own.
Cpl.
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office
September 24, 2005
Farewell for now Brother. We are grateful for your having served so faithfully in our beloved "Thin Blue Line". We are proud to call you Brother. Be assured your loved ones are not alone for we are but a phone call away.
Bob Johnson VA-VI
Bob Johnson U.S. Marshal's (Ret'd)
Blue Knights International Police Assn.
September 24, 2005
Rest In Peace.
Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI
September 24, 2005
Rest easy, Brother. Your watch is now ours.
Trooper
Michigan State Police
September 24, 2005
Another sad loss for the Patrol. Trooper Floyd, your hard work and dedication is what makes the Patrol shine. Your family and fellow Troops will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Officer
Kansas City, Missouri Police Department
September 24, 2005
Rest, brother.
Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police
September 24, 2005
My deepest condolences to the family of Trooper Floyd, and the members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Offc. D. D. Hall
Federal Police Officer
September 24, 2005
To the floyd family Troop 1 Post A will have you in our thoughts and prayers. "Kevin" thank you for your years of service to your state and country.
Sergeant Tim L. Herbert
South Carolina Highway Patrol
September 24, 2005
My deepest and most heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Cheryl, the children and all of the Floyd family as well as to Kevin's MSHP 'family' at this most sorrowful time.
Our department had the opportunity of working with Kevin on several occassions and it was always such a pleasure to work with him.
Kevin was an exceptional law enforcement officer, always representing the MSHP with honor and dignity and professionalism.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him, as well as those of us who had the honor of ever meeting or working with him.
NormaJean Simmons, #602
Administrative Assistant/
Communications Officer
Dent County Sheriff's Department
Salem, MO.
NormaJean Simmons, Admin. Asst
Dent County MO Sheriff's Department
September 24, 2005
To Trooper Floyd's family, friends, and zone mates of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, I send my condolences in your time of loss. May you rest in peace with other troopers and officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. God Bless you and godspeed.
ANONYMOUS
September 24, 2005
Thank you for your many years of service to your community, state, and your nation Trooper Floyd. May God bless and comfort your family, friends, and coworkers in the difficult days ahead.
Deputy Sheriff
POLK County Sheriff's Office, Florida
September 24, 2005
While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow troopers of Trooper Floyd.
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 trooper; those of us who remain will cover your post on the thin blue line.
Medicine Lodge Police Department
Medicine Lodge, KS
September 24, 2005
God Bless you Trooper
Sgt
Florida Highway Patrol
September 24, 2005
My heart goes out to the family of Trooper Floyd. Trooper Floyd may you patrol the highways of heaven and watch down on your family and your fellow Troopers.
Blue and Grey all the way!
State Trooper
Georgia State Patrol
September 24, 2005
In Valor there is Hope. Rest in Peace brother.
P.O. Chris Welby
Bridgeton, Mo. PD
September 24, 2005
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