Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest sorrow and support to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Kristine Fairbanks. She served with the highest honor and heroism. She will not be forgotten.
Jann Clare
Daughter of Ernest E. Eichhorn, Washington State Patrol
EOW 9/16/1958

Jann Clare - Board Secretary
Washington State Concerns of Police Survivors

September 29, 2008

I would like to express my condolences to the family of Kristine Fairbanks. It is always awkward in doing this, I didn't ever get the chance to meet Kristine, but have spoken with others who have. Everyone of them spoke very highly of her, and of her commitment to law enforcement. I am honored to be in the same profession, and I wanted to honor her for her sacfrifice to her community.

Sincerely,
Sgt. Chris McNeel

Sgt. Chris McNeel
Wasco County Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2008

Rest in peace with the Lord, God will take care of your family. So very sorry !

A fellow sister

September 29, 2008

God bless you, God bless your husband, daughter and father and God bless Radar. May no other Law Enforcement family feel this pain. May you rest in peace as the Lord takes you into his loving arms and at the same time comfort your family.

Maxine
Border Patrol K-9 Mom

September 29, 2008

Kris,
You brought humor to the job every day and reflected all that is good about law enforcement. We will miss you terribly. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Chief Terry Gallagher
Port Angeles Police Department

September 29, 2008

Kris served in a most honorable profession on our National Forests in protecting visitors, Forest Service employees, and our nation’s natural resources. She loved her family and her work with a passion. To Brian, Whitney, and Family: I hope the outpouring of support from your community and Kris’s law enforcement family will in some way help you get through these very tough times. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. To my sister officer, you will never be forgotten, go in peace.

Retired Patrol Captain Steve Lipus
U.S. Forest Service, LE&I, Boise, ID

September 29, 2008

On behalf of all the men and women of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Kristine Fairbanks. Thank you Officer Fairbanks for your service and sacrifice.

You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace brother we'll take it from here.

Corporal Scott Keenum
Vice Persident, FWPOA

September 29, 2008

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THIS WORLD HAS NO RESPECT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ANYMORE.MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS THIS HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER IN A MIGHTY WAY,HELP THEM TO OVER COME THIS EVENT.REMEMBER GOD IS SO LOVING AND YOU HAVE THE MEMORIES TO LAST YOU FOR A LIFE TIME.LIFE MUST GO ON AGAIN MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HER DEPT. IN A MIGHTY WAY AND GIVE YOU THE COMFORT THAT YOU NEED RIGHT NOW.

RR/CAPT.WAYNE BLANKINCHIP
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF'S OFFICE,JAX.FL

September 29, 2008

We will soon remove the band from our badges. How do we remove the band squeezing our heart?

Rest in Peace Kris, you were an outstanding officer, wife, mother, and citizen. Our prayers will be with your family tomorrow and always.

Barb McFall

Corporal Barb McFall
Port Angeles PD

September 29, 2008

Thank you, Officer Fairbanks, for your service to the people of the United States. Your dedication and efforts are appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, HERO!

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

September 28, 2008

You have performed your duties well - rest in peace Officer Fairbanks. May God be with your loved ones thru this trying time. The law enforcement family will always be here for them.

Sgt
New York State Police

September 28, 2008

My condolences go out to the family,friends, colleagues, and Radar on the tragic loss of Officer Fairbanks. I know the precious resources and the people who used them were in good hands during her watch.
Take care and God Bless.

Jeff Moses
Spokane,WA

Jeff Moses
Washington state citizen

September 28, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Fairbanks family, her agency and her friends. You are a true hero Kristine, you have displayed true character and dedication to your duties as an officer and a person. What a horrible loss this has been for our country as a whole. You will always be remembered and we will always be grateful for your service.

Heather Downs
Private Citizen

September 28, 2008

I had the great pleasure of working with Kris and her first partner Ruger and again with Radar. Kris was a handler that was only interested in providing the best service for her profession and would travel anywhere at her own expense to accomplish that. As we keep her family in our prayers we will also remember her for her sincere dedication, service and great sense of humor.

Ron Pace
Canyon Crest K9 Training Center

September 28, 2008

Officer Fairbanks, the fact that you chose to serve says you were willing to make this sacrifice. Nevertheless we are heartbroken that it happened. Thank you for your years of service and dedication. May God comfort and strengthen your husband, daughter, other family, and fellow officers.

Angel in AL

September 28, 2008

I never knew Kris personally but I was privleged to see her in the the community. After a long day of work, she spent time with the Forks Search and Rescue group and explained how her and her dog worked-she also came out to help on one those really rainy nights when we were looking for someone. The main thing I will remember is watching her with her daughter after a volleyball game and the pride in her voice. There has been countless acts of kindness done by this hero that many will never know and for all she is -will ne missed especially in Spartan Gym.

Forks Resident

September 27, 2008

Kris, you will be missed. Thanks for the back-up and help with searches and rescues throughtout the years. You were a great officer and a wonderful person.

Park Ranger Mark McCool
Olympic National Park

September 27, 2008

Kristi, you'll be sorely missed by the Forest Service family. Thank you for helping to make the National Forests a safer place for all of us. You fine effort will not be forgotten.

Retired forester, Roy Droege
Forest Service

September 27, 2008

I was saddened and angered by the news of Kristine's death. Tears are flowing down my face as I write this. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Tens of thousands of Forest Service employees and retirees are grieving with you. Kristine was protecting the public and our precious resources when her watch ended. She will not be forgotten.

Fred Richter
U.S. Forest Service - Retired
Mammoth Lakes, California

Fred Richter USFS - Retired
U.S. Forest Service

September 27, 2008

I have had the honor and privilege to know and work with Kris. My thoughts and prayers are with Brian, Whitney, the rest of her family, and Radar. Kris, you will always be remembered and missed. God reserves a special place in Heaven for people like you. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Rest in Peace.

Officer Mark Suba
USFS-LEI, Fremont-Winema NF's

September 27, 2008

To Whitney- Maya Angelou said, I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Know in your heartest of hearts, your mom touched the lives of thousands and thousands of people. They remember how she made them feel. And they've left those stories here, they will be with you on Monday to celebrate her life, and they've expressed their memories of her impact on their lives in papers and internet blogs across the Country.

Your mom rocked! Be proud of who she is and her legacy. My heart aches for you, kiddo. But I know she lives within you and God has GREAT plans for you. Your mom can't wait to watch you blossom. Just wait......

from one of your Uncle John's friends

September 27, 2008

My family and I pass our prayers on to officer Fairbanks and her family. God Bless............

Law Enforcement Officer
USFS

September 26, 2008

Kris, it was an awesome 18 years of knowing and working with you and Brian. There is not nearly enough space here to tell all the funny stories that have occurred over the years. But I will always remember the dead goat and my jumpsuit. You are what a warrior is and should strive to be. With love, Rest in Peace my sister.

Deputy William E Cortani Jr.
Clallam County Sheriff-Forks Station

September 26, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with those friends and family members that are left behind and cannot follow. Rest in peace my brother in blue...we will take it from here.

PFC Adam F. Laser
Westminster City Police Department

September 26, 2008

I am so saddened by the loss of Officer Fairbanks and my prayers go out to her daughter, husband, family, friends, and co-workers. Another Biologists said it perfectly earlier in these pages. All of us who ever worked in the field, often alone, greatly admire and appreciate the work of our LEOs. Kris made it possible for the rest of us to do our job, and she protected the resources we all love. I am convinced that her keen observation, intuition and guts, while costing her life, saved the lives of several other people as well as her K9. May the LORD provide the peace that surpasses all understanding to her daughter and husband.

Shawna Bautista
FS Biologist

September 26, 2008