Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Kevin's family I offer my deepest sympathy. It is hard to accept when when a brother so young in his prime losses in life under such circumstances. But it is not ours to reason why. We can find confort in knowing that he is in a better place and fullfilling a greater plan now. Kevin, Rest well my brother. We have the watch.

Sgt. R.Dean Zullig
Virginia State Police A-16

February 23, 2006

The lord is my Sheherd; I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the path of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou are with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness an mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dewell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen

Senior Special Agent F. W. Scott
Virginia State Police BCI Fairfax Field Office

February 23, 2006

Today I sat in the crowded bleachers with your classmates from 104th Basic and hundreds of our fellow officers from around the Commonwealth and nation. You are missed by everyone who knew you or the legacy of service you left behind. Although I never worked with you, it became absolutely clear to me that you were a stunning example of why the Virginia State Police is the finest law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth.

"I shall wage unceasing war against crime in all its forms, and shall consider no sacrifice too great in the performance of my duty."


-VSP Trooper's Pledge

U.S. Park Ranger - Law Enforcement
National Park Service, Fredericksburg

February 22, 2006

Kevin,

I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet you and get to know you while you were assigned to Warren County. You will truly be missed and never forgotten. God bless you and your family.

Investigator Laura Klutz
Warren County Sheriff's Office

February 22, 2006

Lord,
He was yours to give,
and yours to call home,
please stand by his brothers,
so they don't feel alone,
dry the tears of his family,
so they clearly see:
that he gave his all,
so all could have peace.
Blessed are they,
the children of God,
with heavy hearts,
and honor - they trod,
to pay their respects,
to give their salute,
and to ask for your mercy,
on heroes in Blue.
Amen.

Troop, rest easy brother, we have the watch.

Mesquite, TX

February 22, 2006

To the family and Co-Workers of Trooper Manion. My deepest sympathy to all. May he rest in peace.

Mother of a Fairfax County Police Office

February 22, 2006

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Trooper Manion. My thoughts and prayers are with them in their time of need. Thank you to Trooper Manion for his service to the Commonwealth of Virginia, may he watch over us as we continue our work.

Trooper
Virginia State Police/Area 19

February 22, 2006

God bless the family, friends and associates of Trooper Manion. Kevin you will be missed but not forgotten. Rest in peace Trooper.
C.W. Bruggeman and Family.

S/A C.W. Bruggeman
Virginia State Police

February 22, 2006

Manion Family, you have our deepest sympathy, utmost gratitude, and prayers. I did not know Trooper Manion personally though he will forever be a brother. May God bring you the peace and comfort only He can provide in such trying times.

Trooper T.W.Flight (K-9) and family
VSP

February 22, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. May God be with them during this difficult time. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Trooper Benjamin S. Jamerson
Virginia State Police

February 22, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Manion Family throughout this difficult time. May God Bless each of you.

Senior Trooper A. C. Thompson & Family
VSP

February 22, 2006

My Family offers our deepest condolences to the Manion family during this very tragic time of their lives. We all will be praying for them and his fellow Troopers throughout the state during this time of sadness.

Senior Trooper Retired Louis G. Mavredes
Virginia State Police - Division 5

February 22, 2006

YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THE DISPATCHERS IN THE RADIO ROOM IN 2ND DIV. YOU WERE NOT WITH US BUT FOR A SHORT TIME. WE ARE ALL SURE THAT YOU ARE PATROLLING THE STREETS OF HEAVEN IN YOUR BLUE AND GRAY, AND WHEN THE TIME COMES FOR ME TO BE CALLED TO THE MAN UPSTAIRS, I WILL ASSUME MY PLACE IN THE DISPATCH CENTER IN THE SKY. AND I WILL BE THERE TO MARK YOU 10-41 ONCE AGAIN, BUT FOR NOW, YOU REST EASY AND REMEMBER THAT YOU EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE GONE, YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. SO FOR NOW WE WILL MARK YOU 10-7 IN HEAVEN.

AND TO THE MANION FAMILY YOU ALL HAD A GREAT SON AND BROTHER. HE WAS A HARD WORKER AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL IN THE DEPARTMENT.

SR DISPATCHER M CHANCE
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE

February 22, 2006

My heart and prayers are with the parents, family and loved ones of Trooper Manion. Parents should never have to bury their children.

A Mother

February 22, 2006

We are deeply saden to learn of the loss of Trooper Manion. Are hearts and prayers are with Trooper Manions family and the Virginia State Police. God bless all of you, from your brothers in Huntsville Alabama.

Police Officer
Huntsville Police Department (AL)

February 22, 2006

May God Bless the Peacekeepers and their families. Thank you, Officer Manion, for keeping US safe. Rest in the arms of the Angels. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

February 22, 2006

Rest in peace brother, you will be missed, but never forgotten

Ofc. J E Cornwell
Virginia Tech Police

February 22, 2006

On the surface, time passes quickly, we've grown and changed, moved far away from our sheltered home, and written and called less and less... But beneath the changes in our lives, we've kept the solidity of our friends, experiences, and memories of our childhood so close at heart.

You'll never be gone, because the memories of elementary school recesses, and high school basketball games, and church field trips, and summer afternoons playing soccer in your yard are the threads in the fabric of all us "Millboro" kids.

We are, in that sense, so proud to be part of the fabric that made you such an honorable and just member of our community, and of our State.

Our hearts go out to your mom and dad and all your brothers and sisters, our friends. Know that they will always find you not only in places, and faces, and memories, but in themselves.

Katie and Adam Grist
Friends since childhood...

February 22, 2006

I never had the honor of knowing or working with Trooper Manion. We both share the family of The Virginia State Police. Our family has lost a member. My thoughts and prayers to his immediate family and his Blue & Gray family as well. God's Speed Trooper.
10-42, but never forgotten.

Jack A. Wise, Jr. M/Trooper Retired #875
Virginia State Police

February 22, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Manion family. God bless.

SS/A S.S. Taylor & family
VSP

February 22, 2006

" greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends "
" and consider no sacrifice too great in the performance of my duty"

Sleep well my brother, your duty is done.

Senior Spacial Agent H. J. Cook, Jr.
Virginia State Police, Retired

February 22, 2006

No words can ease the pain of losing you, but we know you will forever be watching over us. May god bless your family during this difficult time. Always know that we will never forget you 870, and you will live in our hearts forever. Until we meet again, rest in peace our brother.

Your Brothers in Blue and Gray,

1st Division, Area 8

Trooper P. H. Phalen
Virginia State Police

February 22, 2006

God Bless you and your family.

J. A. Fleisher
Chesapeake Police Department

February 22, 2006

Kevin, enter into the glory that is eternity with God. May He grant you rest in Him. Family, may God grant you strength and understanding through this difficult time. May the peace that surpasses all understanding come unto you. Lean on those who are there to support you. Troops, fill the gap, stand strong and support one another. Be there for the family and each other. God Bless You.

Trooper Garry C. Boyette, Retired
Virginia State police

February 22, 2006

To the family of Trooper Kevin Manion, my deepest sympathies. May God bless you and give you strength in this time of sorrow. Only God knows the reason and timing for Kevin's departure. It is for certain that He has a greater purpose in mind for Kevin.

R E Sheffler, S/A
VSP

February 22, 2006