Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

The members of the aviation unit in Manassas extend our deepest sympathy to Kevin's family and close friends. Kevin was a FLIR Operator for us for a short time and I know he enjoyed flying the few times he got to go up. May he rest well.

Trooper-Pilot Perry Benshoof
Virginia State Police

February 22, 2006

I TAUGHT KEVIN FIREARMS IN HIS 104TH BASIC AND HE WAS A NATURAL. THIS IA A TRAGIC LOSS TO OUR DEPARTMENT. I GOT TO KNOW HIM PERSONALLY BECAUSE I WORKED ALLEGHANY FOR 10 YEARS AND KNEW HIS AREA HE WAS RAISED. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

SR. TPR D.E. "STUMP" OLINGER
VSP

February 22, 2006

Trooper Manion,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother!

Officers Paul & Amy Sperandeo
Westwego Police Dept, Gretna Police Dept.LA

February 22, 2006

Goodbye to A Fallen Brother
by Deputy Robert Cooley

Rest in Peace my brother, your duty is now done, God hath called you home today as he did his only son.
It's time to sleep my brother, and rest with those above, for an angel has taken your place today, so God can show you his love.
You have done well my brother, you met death square in the eye, but it still hurts to think of you and many of us will cry.
Goodbye my dear brother, your duty is now complete, do not despair you're not alone for soon we all shall meet.

Frederick County Virginia 02/22/06

Deputy Sheriff Robert Cooley
Frederick County Sheriff's Office

February 22, 2006

To the Family, Friends and Co-workers of Trooper Manion, you are in our Thoughts and Prayers. May You Rest In Peace Trooper Manion.

Sgt. Alan Adair #30-29
Guernsey County Sheriff's Office (Oh)

February 22, 2006

Our prayers are with Trooper Manion, his family, friends and fellow VSP Troopers. May he rest in peace.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

February 22, 2006

You and your famil are in our thoughts and prayers. You gave your life protecting citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Rest well.

First Sergeant Salvatore A. Torelli
Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, VA

February 22, 2006

I offer my deepest condolences to the Manion family during this very tragic time of their lives. I will be praying for all of them and his fellow Troopers. Kevin Manion made the ultimate sacrifice that all of us know is a possibility everyday that we go to work. God will get all of those affected by Kevin's through this time.

Sgt. John Dowdy
Kentucky State Police

February 22, 2006

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

February 22, 2006

My prayers are with your family thanks for serving our sate and the people of itmay you rest in peace

Garrett Watson
Criminal Justice student

February 22, 2006

We are so sorry to here about your tragic loss of a loved one in law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in support. As we personally know, sometimes there is little comfort that comes from words. Keep focused as you can on the memories and joyous times for these things may bring you comfort. Rely heavily on family, friends, and other law enforcement. Honor your fallen loved one, for their sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network

February 21, 2006

I am always saddened to learn of a fellow officer who will not be coming home. My sincere condolences to the Manion family and the Officers of the Virginia State Police. I am greatly saddened by your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time, and the years to come. Although our brotherhood has suffered a tremendous loss, we know that Kevin is now safe in Gods arms guarding the gates of Heaven. God Bless you Kevin, for all that you have been, and for all that you have meant, to the people whose lives you have touched. The citizens of the Commonwealth thank you for your service.

Sergeant Richard Lopez
United States Capitol Police

February 21, 2006

Thoughts for Trooper Manion's family:

"A brief moment of darkness
was all that I knew,
before Heaven's Gate
came into my view.

Loved ones and friends
I had missed for many years,
welcomed me with open arms
and many happy tears.

All the hurt, fear and pain
that I have ever known,
is gone from my life,
I am finally home.

I gazed upon the Lord's
sweet smiling face,
and for the first time in my life
I knew and felt His grace.

I know that you miss me,
but please dry your eyes.
I will always be watching and loving you
from my home in the sky.

A cool breeze on your face,
a touch of light rain,
I will send as a reminder
that we will be reunited again.

Life on earth is but one
brief moment in time,
I am finally home,
Eternity is mine.

For Trooper Manion:

Rest easy Hero. Your job here is done. In your name and for all fallen hero's, we'll take it from here.

~Author Unknown~

Everytime I see one of "our boys in blue" I am overwhelmed with pride: he is one of our sons and my heart swells with admiration!

Sharing the pride also means sharing the pain. I wish I knew what to say!

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mother of a Virginia State Trooper

Mother of a Virginia State Trooper

February 21, 2006

TO Kevin, his family and all of Virginia's State Troopers may God Bless you all.

Special Agent JT Price
ATF

February 21, 2006

I would personally like to thank all Winchester division Virginia State Troopers. In 1997, I was in need of help passing through your beauiful state. You came to my aid just outside of Winchester.
I didn't know Trooper Manion. My thoughts are with his family. And his extended brothers.

D.R. Connolly

February 21, 2006

From one Trooper to another, thank you for your courage and service. Rest in peace knowing you will not be forgotten and your family will be taken care of.

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

February 21, 2006

Rest in peace brother and may God bless and keep the family you left behind.

Sergeant Clinton C. Schott
Chesterfield County Police Department

February 21, 2006

Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family, friends, and co-workers of Trooper Kevin C. Manion. As the parents of a Clarke County Trooper, we ask God daily to watch over our son and keep him safe. Our joy in knowing our son is safe is another family's heartache in the loss of their son. May God be with each of you during this tragic time.

Bruce & Barbara Justice, Bland, VA
Parents of Clarke County Trooper Brock A. Justice

February 21, 2006

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about him in all your ways, and he will guide you on the right paths. Proverbs 3:5-6
Rest in Peace Brother

Special Agent Eric Deel
Virginia State Police

February 21, 2006

It was an honor to work with you 870. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace brother, we will never forget.

Trooper J.B. Zarkauskas/1847
Virginia State Police

February 21, 2006

Rest in peace Brother

Officer Eric Newbury
California Highway Patrol

February 21, 2006

May the Lord strengthen you in this utmost difficult time. My daughter lost her beloved fiance, police officer Matt Redding just 4 and a half months ago, on October 9,05. From what I have read, Matt and Kevin would have been best of friends had they known eachother here on earth, both shared a character of integrity, bravery and honesty. Our hearts have truely been broken and we have been emerced in the feeling of shock and disbelief. Matt was a believer in the gospel of Jesus, and he as Kevin would often share it with his friends and even those he arrested. I still cannot give reason for his death that seems so senseless, but I can see how in his life God had worked to prepare him for the moment of death, (really his "awakening")bringing him to the knowledge of how much he was loved by God, and the salvation Jesus our savior offers. I have cried every day for the absence of Matt in our family- to me he was the son I never had. While I am not his true mother & my depth of pain cannot compare to his own mothers, as my depth of pain cannot compare to yours as kevin parents, but the realization is now comming about that my mind has to grow stronger than my heart. The love for our loved ones that have passed on, remains, perhaps even gets more intense as we experience their absence, but as my mind applies the faith, growing stronger in the promises of Jesus, then I find I am more aware within that we will meet again. It is too soon now for Kevins family, for now is the time for morning, but in the many months ahead, I would encourage those of Kevin family to meditate on the promises, to fill your mind with the hope given. Kevin and Matt have no doubt met! Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled, you believe in God, believe in me also. I go to prepare a place for you, in my fathers house are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you" "Father, I desire that they also whom you gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which you have given Me, for you loved Me before the foundation of the world!" My prayers are with the family of Trooper Kevin Manion, may God our father lift you up and give you His peace that passes all understanding.

February 21, 2006

870, the short time we worked together was a time that will never be forgotten. you will always be with us and we know that both you and god are lookig down on us. we'll miss you

Trooper T H Seagle
Virginia State Police Area-13

February 21, 2006

Kevin,

You were a great member of the our Area 13 family that will be missed by all. Rest in peace.

Trooper J. A. Defilippi
Virginia State Police

February 21, 2006

Rest in peace Trooper. You did your state proud but now its time to rest easy. God speed my brother. Till we meet again in the great muster room in the sky.
To the family of this fine Trooper, no words can express my sorrow for you. Know that you are in the prayers of Police everywhere, as he is our brother too.

Constable Nathan MCAULIFFE
South Australia Police Department

February 21, 2006