Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

YOU WERE A GREAT TROOPER AND EVEN A GREATER MAN,ONE OF GOD'S CHILDREN CALLED HOME.THANKS FOR MAKING THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE AND FOR DOING THE JOB YOU DID DAY IN AND DAY OUT.YOUR LOVE FOR THE LORD SHOWED THROUGH YOU AND I KNOW YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE IN ALOT OF PEOPLES LIVES.GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

JOSEPH PALMER

September 19, 2008

Kevin,
Hope your resting peacefully brother. You will always be remembered and missed. It's hard to believe that it's been two years since that horrible day. Your fellow troopers and friends wish you were here. Rest in peace bro!!!

Trooper

June 10, 2008

Hello to everyone!

I wanted to thank everyone who has so graciously kept myself and my family in their thoughts and prayers, since Kevin's death. It means a lot to us that so many people care enough to leave messages who have never met us. Thank you to all the law enforcement officers who risk their lives everyday to keep us safe. Also, thank you to everyone else for their support.

God's Blessings to everyone,
Kera

Kera Manion
Kevin's Little Sister

May 30, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 8, 2008

KEVIN ,
JUST A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW I THINK ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALOT , AND WHAT A GREAT PERSON I GOT TO KNOW , GOD BLESS !!!!

TROOPER
VSP 714

March 29, 2008

The second anniversary passed quietly here in the area, but Kevin, you are not forgotten. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every single day.

Area 13 Trooper
VSP

March 18, 2008

HARD TO BELIEVE IT HAS BEEN 2 YEARS ALREADY. YOU ARE MISSED SO MUCH.YOU TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES AND WERE A GREAT MAN.CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US WHO PATROL THE STREETS,AND PLACE ANGELS AROUND US ALL,MISS YOU BROTHER.I CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HEALING FOR YOUR FAMILY.GODSPEED

Joseph Palmer

February 21, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones on this day and every day. Continue to keep watch over all of them and protect them. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

February 18, 2008

Henry County Police Dept., GA, Evening Watch North, we rode in your memory today. God Speed Brother, Gone but never forgotten.

Lt. Jeff Maddox
Henry County Police Dept.

February 18, 2008

Kevin,

I cannot believe it has been two years since this horrible tragedy occurred. You will always be remembered for your kindness and willingness to help others. God Bless You! You are greatly missed.

Investigator
Warren County Sheriff's Office

February 18, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE, YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

Van Den Berghe
MANCHESTER, NH

February 11, 2008

It seems like only yesterday when you stopped and made sure I was ok while I made a traffic stop. Although we did not know each other well, you did not leave me there until you made sure I was ok. I will remember that always. Thank you for your dedication and service as a Law Enforcement Officer. Rest in Peace.

Ptr Jason M. Bates
Front Royal Police Dept., VA

November 5, 2007

hey,
I just wanted to remind everyone what anamazing person Kevin was... he was the most selfless people i've ever met. i still can't believe that he is gone, and i want to let everyone know how much he impacted my Youth Group at Antioch Church of Christ (Manassas, VA) He brought our youth group closer together and showed us what really matters in life: family, friends, and most of all our relationship with Jesus Christ

Michael Briggs
teenager at the Antioch Church of Christ where Kevin volunteered

November 4, 2007

Kevin,
It looks like it's been a while since someone left you a reflection. Brother, I can asure you that you have not been forgotten. Just a couple of weeks ago another fellow officer was shot and it brought back the painful memory of Feb 18, 2006. Brother, I hope you are resting peacefully and always remember that you will never be forgotten.

Trooper
Virginia State Police

September 27, 2007

we might be related because we have the same last names!!!bye

Natalie Manion
relative

April 16, 2007

Wanted you and your loved ones to know that you are not forgotten. I think of you and them often. Rest In Peace.

Dispatcher
Virginia State Police

April 6, 2007

HEY BROTHER IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US.IT'S STILL HARD TO COME VISIT THIS SITE AND SEE YOUR FACE.PLEASE KEEP A WATCHFUL OVER THE REST OF US HERE DOWN ON EARTH,AND WATCH OVER YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE AND GRAY.SAY HELLO TO TROOPER HILL AND CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER HIS FAMILY.MAY THE LORD CONTINUE THE HEALING PROCESS IN YOUR FAMILY'S LIFE AND BRING THEM PEACE AND COMFORT.

Joseph Palmer
VSP APPLICANT

March 12, 2007

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!! REST IN PEACE ON THOSE GOLDEN STREETS!!!!

DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD

February 22, 2007

ONE YEAR TODAY. WHO WOULD EVER THINK SOMETHING LIKE THIS COULD HAPPEN AT AN ACCIDENT SCENE. JUST GOES TO SHOW EVERYONE THE DANGERS OUR POLICE OFFICERS FACE. NO SUCH THING AS A ROUTINE CALL.
YOUR FAMILY IS ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS.

TROOPER MANION, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS

February 18, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family.

Former Police Officer
District Heights, Maryland

February 18, 2007

On this, the first anniversary of your passing, we pause to remember.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police

February 18, 2007

Trooper Manion,
You will not be forgotten. Not after one year, not ever. Thank you for your sacrifice.

Pennsylvania citizen

February 18, 2007

Today is the first anniversary of your EOW. I know it
brings back many painful memories for those who
knew and loved you. I found this poem today written by
Bonnie Sanchez for her Mom. I think it is fitting for a
reflection so I submit it with thoughts of you and all
those hurting today because of their loss. God bless.

I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new.
I thought of you yesterday and days before that, too.
I think of you in silence, I speak your name with pride,
And I relive our memories of living side by side.
Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part.
God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

Lynn Kole
Washington State

February 18, 2007

Trooper Manion, or Kev as I called him, was a wonderful person. He always made me laugh and was willing to help out in any way he could. To the Manion family: I know what a great tradgedy Kevin's loss is to you and you are in my thoughts and prayers often. Please know that he was a great man and he is missed.

Tammy

January 17, 2007

Go with God Trooper.

Former Trooper Ken R Bays
Virginia State Police

January 14, 2007