University City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Friday, October 31, 2008
Reflections for Sergeant Michael R. King
Rest in peace.
Officer Timothy M. Tumbrink (Ret.)
Saint Louis Police Department
November 3, 2008
I was saddened of the news of this senseless act. Many thoughts and prayers are with you Sgt. King, your family, and the University City PD. Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service.
Sgt. Camillo Grande
Bennington, VT PD
November 3, 2008
Rest in peace, Brother. Thank you for service.
Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)
November 3, 2008
God Bless your wife, rest in peace.
Dispatcher, Rosa Voyles
EMS
November 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant King. 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 Sir.
VIPS Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department
November 3, 2008
Thoughts and prayers are with your family and your agency. RIP Brother in Blue.
Police Officer D. Kirk #309
Round Lake Heights PD (IL)
November 3, 2008
God Bless you.
Rick F.
Ret. Co
November 3, 2008
I praise God for this officer's time and service and call for the peace to cover the family. In Jesus name. Amen.
Lt. Gary Langston
Choctaw Nation Tribal Police
November 2, 2008
Rest In Peace Sarge. Know that your killer will be found and dealt with. My condolences to your Family and the University City PD.
PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY
November 2, 2008
just wanted to send my condolences from over here in England,
although I never new you I can see this is a senseless waste of life, may you rest in peace my friend.
Anonymous
November 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
k-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department
November 2, 2008
MAY THE ANGELS LEAD YOU IN AND PROTECT YOU FOREVER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE UNIVERSITY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT MISSOURI.
AUNT OF TROOPER CRAIG TODESCHINI E/O/W 04/23/06
Anonymous
November 2, 2008
I went to the Police Academy with Mike , and he really was one of the good guys. He love work and the people he served with. R.I.P. Mike.
P.O. John Bowman
Ferguson Mo. Police Department
November 2, 2008
Rest in Peace Sgt. God be with your loved ones at this horrible time. Keep Heaven safe!
Ofc. Aaron P. Sparks
Newbury Police Department N.H.
November 2, 2008
God Bless the family and friends of Sgt. King and the men and women of the University City Police Department. Rest In Peace brother, we have the watch from here as you patrol the streets of heaven.
Police Officer Michael Cooper
Aurora, MO Police Department
November 2, 2008
REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.
Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office
November 2, 2008
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." Thank you, Sgt. King, for your service. Rest in peace.
PO
SLCPD
November 2, 2008
My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Sergeant Michael King~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, Sergeant King!
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of a fallen MI P.O. eow 2004
November 2, 2008
Sgt,
Rest in peace my brother and be assured that justice will be served. Your service will always be remembered and never forgotten. Watch over us from above, as we continue to do what you did everyday, serving those around us. God Bless you and your family.
MD
Washington Police Dept. Explorer Advisor
November 2, 2008
Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over...
SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
November 2, 2008
Today we lost a hero, this day God welcomed one home.
Patrolman Dwayne Delcour
Mansfield Police Mansfield, Mo
November 2, 2008
Im so sorry for the loss of of this police officer, Im sure Sgt. King was a good man. On behalf of myself and the St. Louis Police Explorers' Sgt. King is gone but will never be forgotten. R.I.P Sgt. King
Police Explorer
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
November 2, 2008
On behalf of all the recruits from the Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy,we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Sergeant King. Please accept this reflection as a token of our appreciation.
Thank You Sergeant King for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Session 45
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Schenectady, NY
November 2, 2008
May peace be with you and with your family and friends.
Police Officer
Kirkwood Police Department
November 2, 2008
As I sit here, tears streaming down my face, I am heartbroken, frustrated, horrified and angry beyond belief. As a young patrolman assigned to my department’s Mobile Reserve Unit, I once lived in the very building Sgt. King was murdered in front of. I often stopped and chatted with him as he made his rounds, and always looked forward to his company and his advice. Mike was just that kind of guy – even though I never had the privilege of working with or for him, he was always glad to share his experience and wisdom with a younger officer who was still learning how to do the job he loved so much, and I was always flattered that he would take the time.
Inscribed on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is the saying “It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived.” Sgt. King embodied this saying every day, and I am a better man and a better officer for having known him. Although it seems too little, too late, I hope his loved ones know that his example and his work will be carried on by the many officers he mentored. He will never be forgotten, and we will not rest until his killer is brought to justice.
Det. Sgt. Dave Joyce
Jennings Police Department
November 2, 2008
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