Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

REST IN PEACE.

DEPUTY CHIEF E.J. MORRIS
ROELAND PARK KANSAS P.D.

January 13, 2008

God bless you Deputy Pursifull

Deputy Adam Wright
Ohio County Sheriff

January 13, 2008

God bless you and King for your dedicated service to the citizens of Bell County. We'll take the watch from here until we see you both in Heaven.

Cpl. D. C. Havens, III and K-9 Aras
West Virginia State Police

January 13, 2008

rest in peace brother i will pray for you and your loved ones god's speed

P/O
PHILA PD

January 13, 2008

I know the pain of losing one of my troopers to a car accident. My heart goes out to Deputy Pursifull's family, friends, fellow LEOs and his dispatchers. Let your minds and hearts take solace in knowing you did all you could do for him. Thank you Deputy Pursifull and K-9 King for your ultimate sacrifices in the name of keeping the peace...Blessed are the peacemakers.

Dispatcher
KSP - 9

January 13, 2008

My 2 great-grandfathers both served as Sheriffs in Kentucky (Greenup and Lawrence Counties). My brother is a K-9 handler in DC.

I am so deeply sorry for what has happened. God Bless Deputy Pursifull and his family. Rest in Peace, we will take it from here. I know you will be on watch for us from above.

I read this wonderful poem back in 2006 when Deputy Matt Williams and his K9 partner, Diogi, were shot and killed. Only a K-9 handler truly knows the love and respect you share with your partner. I hope this provides a little peace of mind for those who know and love you.

"I'll Wait"

A police K9 explained to St. Peter
I'd rather stay here,
Outside the Pearly Gate.
I can’t come in yet, you see,
as my handler and partner is not yet with me.
I’ll be very quiet as I sit and wait,
I'll watch over him and pray that he's late.
Because those who love him dearly,
Still need his protection.
And the ones who don’t know him,
But still need his help.
I'll be very patient and wait,
I'll never let out a whimper or yelp.
I’ll be chewing my celestial bone,
Waiting for my partner to come home.
It would not be right if I went in alone,
For without my partner you see;
It just wouldn't be Heaven to me,
Without crossing the gates
Right by his side.

~Author unknown~

GOD BLESS YOU

RDS Kelly Gulich
Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, VA

January 13, 2008

God bless Deputy Sheriff Sean Pursifull and his partner "King". My prayers are with you, your family and the Bell County Sheriff's Department. Your tour has come to an end brother, rest in peace knowing that your hard work will never be forgotten!

Deputy Sheriff Eric T. Nelson; 0417
Kenton County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

January 13, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the Bell County Sheriffs Dept. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Deputy Sean Pursifull, Thank you for you and your k-9 partner's service. You will not be forgotten.

Sergeant Brian Phillips
Oldham County Jail

January 13, 2008

Sean and King, rest in peace. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Together, watch over us and keep us safe.

Officer John Matthews #658/K9 Taro
Sioux Falls Police Department

January 13, 2008

Such an insignificant reason for them to run... My condolences to all who had the honor of knowing you. From what I've read, you sound like a terrific officer. I pray that you watch over all the public servants out there as we work toward a common goal -- peace and safety for all. Godspeed, Deputy Pursifull.

Derek
Firefighter, Public Safety Officer

January 13, 2008

May you and your partner rest in peace

PC Marc Roach & K9 Kelly
Peel Regional Police, Ontario, Canada

January 12, 2008

WE will keep you and your in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

January 12, 2008

God Bless your family. You are a true hero in our eyes.
Thank you for your service to our chosen profession.
It will always be remembered...........

N.C. Deputies

Cpl. JW Lowder
Union County Sheriffs Office, NC

January 12, 2008

My thoughts go out to you and your family. The Nation has lost yet another hero in our endless fight. Rest in peace Deputy Pursifull, thank you for your service.

Sgt Arnold Dodge
Mason County Sheriff Office

January 12, 2008

You gave the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace brother.

Officer J. Flynn
Oldham County Police, KY

January 12, 2008

THIS IS SUCH A SAD STORY. MY PRAYERS TO YOUR FAMILY, POLICE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND THE CITIZENS OF BELLS COUNTY. I CAN ONLY WISH THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTEXT OF THE LAW AND COURT SYSTEM.

GOD BLESS YOU DEPUTY PURSIFULL AND YOUR BELOVED PARTNER KING AND GOD BLESS ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU.

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

January 12, 2008

To the family, friends, and brothers-in-arms of Deputy Pursifull and K-9 King, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Deputy Pursifull and King, your watch is over we'll take it from here.

Patrolman/K9 Trainer
Iowa

January 12, 2008

As a Kentucky State Police Dispatcher the most dreaded words you could ever hear is "Officer Down". Law enforcement is a very close family. When one grieves we all grieve. Deputy Sean Pursifull and K-9 King was taken from this world much too soon. Their lives were taken by two young men who had no respect for themselves or others, but yet they walked away unharmed. To Sean's family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you at this time of sorrow and may he continue to be by your side always. To Sean and K-9 King, thank you for your bravery and trying to make our society a safe place to live. You patrolled our streets together and now you are walking the streets in a better world together. Sean and King, I pray justice will be served for you both. God Bless you and Rest in Peace.

Dispatcher
Kentucky State Police

January 12, 2008

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Sheriff Sean Pursifull~ you're in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God bless you & rest in peace, Deputy Sheriff Pursifull!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004

January 12, 2008

Your Service will not be forgotten.
May God Bless your family, your partner and yourself.

Detective M. Paul
TTPD, Comm of PA

January 12, 2008

My most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Deputy Pursifull during this most difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless both Deputy Pursifull and his K-9 partner, King, and may they rest in peace.

Carin E. Sollman, wife
Officer Jesse E. Sollman, EOW 3/25/05

January 12, 2008

Deputy Pursifull and K-9 King, words can not allow me to
express how sorry I am to your Family and Friends and my Bell County's law enforcement Brothers and Sisters.
One day we will meet in Heaven.
Prayers and Thoughts and a broken heart are with you always.
With heartfelt sympathy.
Rita Bierly, Deputy, Grant Co KY

Deputy Rita Bierly Grant Co S O KY

January 12, 2008

My condolences goes out to the Family, Friends & Bell Co SO. May GOD be with all of you in this time of sorrow. Rest in Peace Deputy Pursifull. " Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called son's of GOD." Matthew 5-9

K-9 Cpl Kevin D. Lampe
Finney Co. Sheriff's Office (KS)

January 12, 2008

God bless you and your family. I will meet you and our K9 brother on the otherside of the gates.

Deputy
King County Sheriff Wa

January 12, 2008

I don’t know where to even begin. I am at a complete loss of words. Let me start by saying that my heart truly goes out to Dep. Pursiful’s family. My husband is a K-9 handler for the Kentucky State Police and we reside in Bell County. I actually had a call from a friend to make sure that it wasn’t my husband that was killed that night because he often works Bell County as well. As I hung up the phone my heart began to break as I began to feel and realize the pain that Sean’s family must be feeling. Not only did they loose one member of their family they lost two. For I know they feel a great loss for King as well. I pray that God will ease their pain and remember that Dep. Pursiful and King are watching over you from above. Know that they will never be forgotten and we all share your pain.

Yolanda Young, Dispatcher
Kentucky State Police Post 10 Harlan

January 12, 2008