Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Pursifull and King,
During your tours of duty you both have served your community and Commonwealth with honor and dignity, we will carry on from here. To the family of Deputy Pursifull you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember that you are now part of a much larger family that will be by your sides always. To the men and women of the Bell County Sheriff's Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Stay safe and watch each others backs. God Speed...Brothers

Detective First Grade Robert F. Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department Washington DC/Homicide Branch

January 15, 2008

I'm so sorry to the family for your loss.....This was such a terrible tragity......My thoughts and prayers are with you.....My father was killed this very month in 1991.....These brave men are very much Heros....May Deputy Sean lay in peace........God be with you.......

Kristi McGuffey
Daughter of fallen Ptl. Officer Gary Kidwell Stanford Police Dept. Ky.

January 15, 2008

Rest in peace Deputy Pursifull. You and King will be missed graetly. You have fought the long fight and now it is time to rest. Your brothers in arms will take it from here. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends and co-workers. Gods speed Deputy Pursifull and K-9 King.

Deputy Sheriff/ Mike Reuter
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (MO)

January 15, 2008

Rest in peace brother my prayers are with your loved ones. As a police officer my heart brakes each and every time one of us makes the ultimate sacrafice. Keep an eye on the rest of us from above.

Ofc Thomas Caddell
MPDC (wash.D.C.)

January 15, 2008

Rest in peace Deputy Pursifull you and King will be truely missed. Thank You for your hard work and dedication.

K-9 Clinton Wright/K-9 Astor
Logan Co. Sheriff's Dept.

January 15, 2008

May God be with your family and fellow cops. You and King keep an eye on us down here.

RM Taylor
US DoJ

January 15, 2008

Dear Sir,

May you find peace with God. You will be missed by all your brothers and sisters in blue.

K9 Officer Ken Wolfe
Lititz Borough Police Dept.

January 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and family. thank you for your service you will be missed.

Deputy Mike Thomas
Bibb Co. Sheriff's Office(Ga)

January 15, 2008

God Speed Deputy Pursifull. May you and King know the peace you both deserve.

A Brother

Campbell County Police Department

January 14, 2008

"Called To Give My All"
I am a deputy in a canine crew.
I've been trained to see it through.
When danger's near my ears perk up,
they taught me that as a little pup.
I'm often there to protect your rights,
my presence sometimes hinders fights.
I never attack with thought to kill,
when subduing one, my job I fill.
I never worry a single thought,
as to how I'll fare at a certain spot.
The love I have for my handler's care,
is all I need, each day to fare.
And if some day my luck turns bad,
I'll relish all the joys I've had.
To be with men who stand for good,
in a special kind of brotherhood.
The story's end by now you know,
of how I tried for a better show.
I did my best,
though I did fall,
when I was called and gave my all.

The K-9's are just as important to law enforcement as the Officers themselves.
This K-9 will be honored just as his partner Deputy Sheriff Pursifull

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

K9 Supporter, Michigan

January 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Pursifull. May God comfort you all. Another Hero taken too soon. Rest in peace.

911 Dispatcher
Virginia

January 14, 2008

Bless you brother.. May God be with your family in their time of loss. You are God's protector now.

P.O. T. Gooding
Maysville P.D.

January 14, 2008

Rest In Peace Brother, We will take it from here!

K9 Deputy Matt Thompson
Blount County Sheriff's Office

January 14, 2008

REST IN PEACE DEPUTY PURSIFULL AND K9 KING...

LEANN
TEXAS STATE POLICE

January 14, 2008

God be with you fellow Deputy your work is done here. Your brother and sisters in law enfoecement will now fight for you. Rest in peace my hero brother. My self and my K-9 partner will make shure that you did not die in vain.

Dfc. Scott Winther / K-9 gaston
St. Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office

January 14, 2008

Thank-you and your partner for your outstanding service to your community, Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department

January 14, 2008

RIP Sean and King. You both did wonderful work here in Bell Co. Not only were you a wonderful cop you were a good friend to those around you. You paid the price doing what you loved to do, now may you rest in peace. Heartfelt prayers go out to Sean's family, friends, and the BCSO

Patricia
friend

January 14, 2008

My prayers go out to the Pursifull family and to the Bell County Sheriff's Dept. The memories of Deputy Sean Pursifull and "King" will never be forgotten. God Bless !

Deputy Sean DeFoe
Bibb County Sheriff's Office , Macon Georgia

January 14, 2008

Rest in peace Brother Sean, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

January 14, 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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

January 14, 2008

Although I did not know Deputy Pursifull or King my heart breaks for their family, friends and coworkers. My prayers go out to all of you in the hope that God will ease your pain.

Dispatcher Christy Runyon
Kentucky State Police Pikeville

January 14, 2008

"Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for the Lord your God is with You!"
God bless you and yours brother!

Ofc. Bray
Gainesville Police Department

January 14, 2008

Thank you Deputy Pursifull and K9 King for your service to your community. May God give your family, friends, and your police family the strength to get through this difficult time. May you rest in peace.

Constable Steven Wilson
Warren Constable's Office

January 14, 2008

Sean and K-9 King rest in peace....

Ofc. Jason Hargitt K-9 Handler
Henderson Ky. P.D.

January 14, 2008

May god bless you and your family through these hard times. R.I.P. Brother, you will not be forgotten.....

Officer Marc A. Sweeney
Denton, Texas Police Department

January 13, 2008