Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

SA Place, I am currently attending the WIFLE conference. Your sisters in law enforcement continue to honor you. Kim, your mom sent me a card after I rode in your honor in the PUT. I hope she is doing well. I will never know the loss of a child. I am sorry she does.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE/PUT

June 22, 2010

To Special Agent Kimberly D/ Place, her family and her fellow officers with the Untited States Department of Justice:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Special. Agent Place’s tragic death and we honor her for her valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Special Agent Place and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff

August 1, 2009

Sounds like you were one in a million. Wish you didn't leave so soon.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

August 29, 2008

One Year ago today, Law Enforecement lost a beautiful and dedicated agent here in Massachusetts. That loss has a ripple effect and we all feel it.

I know God is with your family and you are with God.

May you continue to Rest in Peace, Sister, you are not forgotten.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

August 1, 2008

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

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

August 1, 2008

Thought of you often through the years. Kim was a wonderful person and a good friend in the short time I knew her. I shed a tear for her passing and I will keep her and her family in my prayers. She was one of the most beautiful persons I have ever known.

Don
Academy friend, GLYNCO 1989

February 22, 2008

Kim,

There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you. It has been difficult to know that you won't physically be around here anymore. You are my hero, always have been, and always will be. I love you so much and miss you coming to see me, or calling just to say hi. I want to thank all of her co-workers and friends for their support, and never leaving her side, I can understand how hard it is to lose someone so special. I love and miss you so much. Please watch over me Kim. Until we meet again...

Jaimie
God-daughter

January 1, 2008

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the officer they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Agent Place. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Kimberly, she sounds like she was a great woman with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew her in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Kimberly's life and the WOMAN that she was. Remember that Kimberly's life was about so much more than the way she died. Kimberly will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Agent Place, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

December 30, 2007

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

November 12, 2007

Hey, I am good friends with your training officer. She had all super things to say about you. I will be riding in your honor at the 2008 Police Unity Tour. I wish I did not need too. God bless you. SSA Ellen Pierson, ICE

SSA Ellen Pierson
ICE

October 15, 2007

Kim,

One of the many gifts you gave me reminds me of you everyday, and of just how fragile life really is. It's the decorative pillow which reads "IF THE SHOE FITS, BUY IT IN EVERY COLOR!" You were always so generous to bring me a souvenir from one of your trips or a gift at Christmas and they were always gifts which were whimsical or meaningful. The message has always reminded me to seize the day and live life to the fullest, but it is especially poignant now. I am sad and I miss you.

IA Cheryl Orem
ATF Dallas

September 11, 2007

SA Place, Thank you for your service to our country. God bless you. Rest in peace.

Special Agent
HUD-OIG

August 30, 2007

On behalf of the members of WIFLE we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Agent Place's family, friends and co-workers. It is an extremely difficult time for all who knew her. Our hearts and thoughts are with you all. Margie Moore, Executive Director, WIFLE

Margie Moore, Executive Director
Women in Federal law Enforcement (WIFLE)

August 21, 2007

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 judgment 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"

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, thank you for your service and dedication to the law enforcement field, its men and women like you that make everyday a better plac to live.

911 Dispatcher
Franklin Park Illinois

August 18, 2007

I had the great privilege of being a friend of Kim's and was, like all who knew her, very upset, shocked and saddened by her passing. Kim was laid to rest with full police honors and many kind and appropriate words where said honoring her and her remarkable character. Kim had a very big heart touching many lives. My wife Lauren and I will always love and remember our dear friend Kim. Rest in Peace.

Special Agent Bill Dingeman
Friend

August 17, 2007

To All:

I worked with and have remained in contact with Kim every since we met close to 20 years ago and grew to love her. She had a good heart and was a uniquely caring individual. This is a great loss for our country as well as her family. May Kim rest in peace and hopefully we will meet again in another life. Friends always!

Warren D. Wynn, Investigator
TTB (former ATF)

August 17, 2007

Kim,
My life long friend.I will never forget you and all of the wonderful memories I have of us growing up together.I will be forever thankful that I was able to see you in July.I'm so happy that I was able to hug you and tell you I love you and miss you.I'm happy I was able to wish you a happy birthday and most of all tell you how proud I was of you.I will miss you my friend.I was blessed to have you in my life.Rest in peace Kim.
Love,
Charlene Robinson

Childhood friend

August 17, 2007

Agent Place,
I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

August 16, 2007

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Agent Place -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Agent Place -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

August 14, 2007

God has not made a sweeter, more gentle, mor generous soul than Kim. I know the Angels sang joyously to welcome her home. We miss you, Kim!!!

Judge Terry D. Lewis
Personal Friend

August 14, 2007

Rest in Peace Special Agent Place.

Sgt. Kenneth Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

August 14, 2007

To the family and friends of Special Agent Place, please know that you are in my prayers. I am truly sorry for you loss.

Chaplain
White County Sheriff's Department, Arkansas

August 13, 2007

The Slidell Police Department wishes to extend its special thoughts and heartfelt prayers in your time of sorrow.

Alayna Wilcox, Secretary
Slidell Police Department

August 13, 2007

THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW AGENT PLACE PERSONALLY, I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THOSE WHO DID. REST IN PEACE.

CPL DET OFC B BURNS
BRYAN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT,GA

August 12, 2007

Agent Place


It is a sad day; another officer has been taken while keeping their Community, State and Country safe. Another hero has met their fate and is now on patrol in heaven above, Rest in Peace as the Load will look out after your loved ones and friends her on earth.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Offcier Ky Dept. of Juvenile Justice

August 12, 2007