Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Kris, I will always remember our days as LEOs and especially the time with a bunch of inebriated and armed "visitors" near Packwood. Just as I was about to get in to the thick of it, I looked around and you were gone - because you were smart enough to take cover with the 12 gauge behind a huge Douglas Fir. I will never forget that single most definable sound of you chambering a round in to the 870 followed by "get on the ground" that resulted in immediate "voluntary" compliance of all. I thought to myself, now that is one tough lady! You literally saved my butt that day and probably on many other days. I am honored to have worked with you, to know you, and to be your friend.

Jon H.
US Forest Service, Friend/Coworker

September 22, 2008

Sister Fairbanks,
You have done a great job in making this a safer place for us all to live and work together. Your tour has now ended and may you rest in peace.
GOD BLESS YOU - GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Sgt. Walter Hughes, Retired
MNPD - Nashville, Tennessee

September 22, 2008

I couldn't believe the news when I heard it. I wish I could have known you better, but I am glad that I got to spend the time with you that I did. You may not have realized it, but you were an inspiration to my wife, and my mom still talks about the ride-along that she got to do with you during K9 training. I will especially miss seeing you at the Christmas and Halloween parties and will miss your hillarious stories and infectious laugh. I pray for you and your family, and don't worry, Radar is in good hands.
Godspeed, Sister

Officer Dave Arand #444
Port Angeles Police Department

September 22, 2008

Rest in peace LEO Fairbanks. As witness to the difficult encounters and danger while working on our forests, our hearts are heavy with sorrow to lose a sister. Our prayers for your family and friends whose hearts are broken.

FPO
USFS/R6

September 22, 2008

Deuteronomy 1:13 Kris was also chosen by God to do this work. I didn't know Kris but have heard nothing but good about her. What a blessing to her family, friends and co-workers. Ecc 7:2 for death is the destiny of every man.

Officer Jane A. Wright
US Forest Service LEO R8

September 22, 2008

The world has lost another hero, a wife, daughter, and a mother...heaven has received another angel. Rest in peace sister, your service and dedication will never be forgotten.

Sgt. R.S. Prince
Oak Hill P.D. WV

September 22, 2008

Thank you for your service and dedication. My deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Fairbanks.

USFWS LEO

September 22, 2008

Some how the world stops just a little longer when it's a mother that is lost. Everyone who has a mother in Law Enforcement, take this time to stop and hug them. A mom in law enforcement is truly an amazing woman.

Sheriff Deputy
Alabama

September 22, 2008

My family and I are praying for Kristine's family. We all know she is in heaven and will be watching over her family and friends.

Deputy Peratrovich
Yakima County S.O.

September 22, 2008

Officer Fairbanks, thank you for your service and dedication. Watch over your family as they begin this long, dark journey without you giving them the love, guidance and support they will need. Watch over your brothers and sisters in uniform as well.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of Retired LEO

September 22, 2008

Rest in Peace Sister. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police (Michigan)

September 22, 2008

May you rest in peace.

Prosecutor
Virginia

September 22, 2008

The Florida Police Chiefs Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Kristine Fairbanks, and the USDA - Forest Service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness. Please take comfort in knowing that your extended law enforcement family grieves with you. Officer Fairbanks, we thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Members and Staff
Florida Police Chiefs Association

September 22, 2008

I praise God for this Officer's time and service and pray for the pece to cover the family. In Jesus name. Amen.

Lt. Gary Langston
Choctaw Nation Tribal Police

September 22, 2008

On behalf of the 5,225 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Officer Fairbanks’ family as well as the members of the USDOA-Forest Service. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

September 22, 2008

Rest in Peace, Sister

Officer Emily Lettie
LMPD

September 22, 2008

Officer Fairbanks, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Thank you for your service to this country. Rest in peace.

Chief John Hughes
National Park Service New Orleans, LA

September 22, 2008

RIP Sister Kristine,

Keep the gates of heaven open for the rest of us.

Cpl. Robert L. Padgett (RET.)
Charles County Sheriff's Office, Md.

September 22, 2008

My thoughts are with you, your family, your co-workers and your K9 partner. What a terrible loss for all!

Officer Julie Schmidt
Louisville Metro Police Department

September 22, 2008

Officer Fairbanks
Rest in peace Sister, thank you for your service.

Officer Fairbanks Family
Your complete family are in my families prayers during this dark time. My family is just starting to make it thru a lost of our own with the death of my future son in-law Josh Norris. Kristine was taken to early and should of had more time with you guys. I know words at this time will never stop the hurt, but know your Wife and Mom is not far from you, she is the whisper in the wind, that feeling of being hugged when no one is there, she will always be at your side watching over ever accomplishment and catching ever tear that you guys shed. What has helped my family and may help yours, remember your love ones laugh, her smile and all those things that are unique to her, since they are truly what made her. She is a true hero in every sense of the word and your police family extends it arms to you, if this one from Louisiana can do anything do not hesitate to ask. God bless you and may he give you strength.

Deputy John Latour
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office

September 22, 2008

Thank you for your service. Your family will be in our prayers.

Trooper JL Murphy
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

September 22, 2008

God Speed. Rest in Peace.

Fellow Officer

September 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Fairbanks. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your Family.
You will never be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace.

VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

September 22, 2008

MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG TODESCHINI E/O/W 04/23/06

Anonymous

September 22, 2008

Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Sister in Blue.

Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)

September 22, 2008