Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Kevin Elium Rest in Peace, May God bless those who are left behind to mourn your passing.

Lt. Tim Sampey - Bancroft PD - MI
Blue Knights International Law Enforcement M/C Detroit Metro

October 10, 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 se you in Elysium..

OFC Crociata
GPD, Illinois

October 10, 2005

On behalf of the members of the Sutherlin Police Department, I send to you, our heartfelt condolences and prayers in your time of sadness. May your fallen officer’s legacy live on in the memories of his friends and family. Rest now brother, after a job well done. We’ll take it from here.

Cpl. Justin Marquis
Sutherlin Police Department, Sutherlin, OR

October 10, 2005

Deputy Elium,
I used to work for Tulare County Sheriffs Department and was shocked to see that this tragedy had occurred. You will be greatly missed by everyone. My condolences go out to everyone at TCSO and your family. May you rest in peace and please watch over us as you patrol the streets in heaven.

Sgt. Marina Marroquin
Burlington PD. Colorado

Sgt. Marina Marroquin
Burlington Police Dept.

October 10, 2005

On behalf of the Sheriff's Department and the 800 Reserve Deputy's that I work for, I wish to convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Elium Family and their friends. Your loss is our loss too.

Andrew Nagel, Deputy
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

October 10, 2005

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family and department for this tremendous loss.

Truckee Police Department, Truckee, CA

Sgt Tim Hargrove
Truckee Police Department

October 10, 2005

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Kevin Elium, and the Tulare County Sheriff's Office. 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. Deputy Elium, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

October 10, 2005

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who unlocked your car after you accidentally locked the keys and your baby up at the mall.
I was the one who gave you a ride to the gas station when you ran out of gas on that back road.
I was the one who changed your tire because you couldn't figure out how to work the stupid scissor jack.
I was the one who directed you safely through that busy intersection when the traffic signals weren't working.
I was the one who gave you a jump-start after you left your lights on.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who found the item that identified the guy who raped your daughter.
I was the one who spent my days off in court to testify and help convict the man who beat your son so badly.
I was the one who located your grandmother in the woods that night when it was 22 degrees and she had wandered away from the nursing home.
I was the one who loaned you the raincoat the night we stood and watched your house burn.
I was the one who talked with you for two hours about your son running away from home.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who held your hand, wiped the blood out of you eyes, and calmed you down while the Fire Department cut you out of what was left of your car.
I was the one who called you at 2 a.m. to come pick up your 16 year old daughter because she had been drinking too much.
I was the one who knocked on your door at 4 a.m. to let you know your 16 year old daughter would never be coming home again.
I was the one who did CPR on your 3 year old after you found him in the pool.
I was the one who helped deliver your new baby when you didn't quite make it to the ER.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got that snake out of your bathroom around midnight.
I was the one who got my knees and elbows scraped up fighting with the shoplifter with your carton of cigarettes.
I was the one who took your son for a "ride-along" so he could see what it was really like.
I was the one who gave you the right directions so you wouldn't miss that business meeting.
I was the one who stopped you to let you know your right rear tire was going flat.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who escorted your son's funeral procession from the church to the cemetery and cried behind my sunglasses because he was my friend, too.
I was the one watched over your place while you were on vacation.
I was the one who worked for you on Christmas Day so you could be off with your family.
I was the one who joked around with you after your truck got hit by a train and you walked away without a scratch.
I was the one was able to talk your husband into going into counseling with you.

You don't remember me, do you...?
I was the one who got shot when I pulled over a car for a traffic violation and the driver turned out to be an escaped convict who had sworn he would never go back to prison.
Oh, by the way, my memorial service is at 2 p.m.

Will you remember me now?

Patrolman
LPD

October 10, 2005

To the family of Deputy Elium. Our prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten.

From your brothers in Fresno,Ca.

October 9, 2005

I have been where you fear to be
I have seen what you fear to see
I have done what you fear to do
All these things I've done for you.

I am the one you lean upon
The one you cast your scorn upon
The one you bring your troubles to
All these people I've been for you.

The one you ask to stand apart
The one you feel should have no heart
The one you call the officer in blue
But I am human, just like you.

And thru the years I've come to see
That I am not what you ask of me
So take this badge and take this gun
Will you take it?
WILL ANYONE?
And when you watch a person die
And hear a battered baby cry
Then you think that you can be
All those things you ask of me?


God Bless you and your family. May God give them the strength to carry on. THANK YOU, Deputy Elium, for keeping US safe. You will not be forgotten. Godspeed.

Lisa
Georgia Civilian

October 9, 2005

You are now patroling Heaven's highways with some amazing men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Please say hi to Jay and Dewayne for me and let them know they are missed.

God Bless your family, friends and fellow officers.

Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace.

Missouri Citizen

October 9, 2005

G-d Speed My Brother

uc
odps Inv Unit

October 9, 2005

Again we mourn as another hero is taken from us. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Elium. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.

Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service GA

October 9, 2005

God bless the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Elium, we are thinking of you.

mjw 643

October 9, 2005

I as well as the staff and members of Police Wives Online would like to send our prayers and thoughts to the family of Deputy Kevin Elium's family. You are a true hero Deputy Elium!

October 8, 2005

While it is no consolation for your loss, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and fellow deputies of Deputy Elium.

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

October 8, 2005

Many of you did not have the privelage and honor of knowing Kevin personally or professionally. I was one of the fortunate ones who worked with him as a paramedic in Bakersfield years ago.

I had lost touch with him years ago as our professions took us in separate directions, but I always knew that he would do well in any endeavor he approached. His level of professionalism would make him an asset to any organization he would become infolved with and his friendly demeanor would make him easy to befriend. I know that his concern for the well being of others was a characteristic that went with him when he became a deputy for Tulare.

It saddens deeply me that he is no longer with us, and the news of his passing is slowly permeating through the community he once was a part of like a shock wave. I, and many others mourn the loss and will deeply miss him.

My family's prayers for his family and to all of our Brothers and Sisters in arms who suffer the loss of one of our own.

God bless and rest your soul Kevin, and bless those who must carry on without you.

Ed Bronowicki, EMT-P

October 8, 2005

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI.

October 8, 2005

May the God of all creation provide His everlasting and enduring strength and peace that surpasses all understanding to all that knew and loved Deputy Kevin Elium.

My prayers are also extended to the family of Chaplain Leo Sorenson as he recovers from this terrible accident.

Police Chaplain Albert Valencia
Union City Police Department

October 8, 2005

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Elium as well as to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Elium, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Cpl Roland Kuster
Swiss Army, MP Service

October 8, 2005

MAY GOD BLESS THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOST OF DEPUTY ELIUM. MY BROTHER, MAY GOD BLESS YOU. A HERO FOR SURE. YOU HAVE SERVED WELL, NOW MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S..C

October 8, 2005

To Deputy Elium family and friends our hearts and prayers go out to you

God Bless you

Terry Miyares, surviving spouse
Officer Emilio Miyares, Hialeah PD, Fl 11/6/86

October 8, 2005

Brother,

"In Honor there is Valor." You are a great hero and a great American.

To the Elium family,

My deepest sympathies. My prayers are with you and Kevin's soul. He is with God now. Most certainly he has earned his place in heaven.

Candy Alvarez

candido alvarez
visalia pd

October 8, 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

October 8, 2005

My condolances to Deputy Elium's family, may you rest in peace!

An Officer
Bakersfield Police Dept

October 8, 2005