Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Deputy Etheridge. You have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting your county. May the lord take care of your family and friends during this difficult time.

Sergeant
Rock Island, Illinois P.D.

Anonymous

October 2, 2009

Rest in Peace.

May the Lord comfort your family and friends.

Amy Ricks
Wife- Cory EOW 1-13-2006

Amy Ricks
wife-Cory EOW 1-13-2006

October 2, 2009

There are no words that help the pain you are going through when you lose a child, a partner, a parent. You are not alone so cling to each other and hold in close. At the hand of another makes it worse but God will be the judge now and Brian will be held tight and warm in the loving arms of our creator. "Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy" -- I reflect on this every day since losing my son and it helps me through. Getting through it is all you will every do -- you never get over it. God be by your side.

Tommie Krone
Compassionate Friends member

October 2, 2009

Rest in peace brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and Sedgwick County as they have lost a hero. God Bless.

Patrolman Nathan W. Fisher
Point Township Police Department Northumberland, PA

October 2, 2009

Officer Etheridge.. May God keep you always in his care. Thank-you for choosing to Protect and Serve. My prayers will always be with you, your family, and your Brother Officers.. may you help guide them from above. May God Bless you all and keep you in his watchful care.

Anonymous

October 2, 2009

R.I.P brother. Thank you for making this world a better place. I willl pray for you and your family.

David Jordan
Charles County md

October 2, 2009

To the family and friends of our Fallen Hero,
May God be with you. May God comfort you in your time of need and bless you and keep you safe. Please know we are all thinking of you, and you are in our prayers.
Janell Bouse
Wife of State Trooper
#54 Andrew Bouse.

Janell Bouse
Wife of a Kansas Highway Patrol

October 2, 2009

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May GOD comfort your family and guide them through this rough time. Keep a watch over all of us while in heaven. Rest easy brother, we will take it from here.

Deputy Allen Kinsley
Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Ks

October 2, 2009

As an Officer you gave the ultimate sacrifice and now you can rest in peace. Even though your career and life seems too short to most of us you are now home. You will forever live on in thoughts and prayers of your brethren offices. God bless you and your family and know that our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Lt. James Olney
Overland Park Kansas Police

October 2, 2009

A HERO may be gone...A HERO will never be forgotten R.I.P. Your killer got what he deserved

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

October 2, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother you have given the ultimate sacrifice for us here. My prayers go out to your family, may God put his hands on their shoulders and lift them up in this time of need. God Speed my Brother.

We'll take the watch from here while you patrol your new beat in Heaven.

TG VINCENT MPO
Asheboro Police Dept.

October 2, 2009

Thank you for your selfless service. May God welcome you home and may he be with your family today and always.

Anonymous

October 2, 2009

I know there isn't anything we can say to compensate Brians' friends and family for his loss.

We would just like those close to him to know ....
we are grateful for his service...grief-stricken by his early departure from life... and humbled by his sacrifice.
And to those left behind.... may He hold you in the hollow of His Hand.

D. Herber
Ex-Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (AZ)....been in Kansas for 20 yrs.

October 2, 2009

Rest in peace brother. May you watch over and protect the rest of us now. Your family is in our prayers.

A. Do
Wichita Police Department

October 2, 2009

You are my hero! My heart is with your family, friends, coworkers, and the crews that responded to the call.
Thank you ALL for what you do for us, PROTECT!
A Friend of the Butts Family and Paramedic
Samie Byers

Captain Byers
Butler County EMS/ Friend

October 1, 2009

A message to Brian's wife,
from a Policeman's wife...

I am a Policeman's Wife

A policeman's wife I'm proud to be
but in my heart I know
he might not make it home again
each time he's called to go.

I believe that as his wife
I h...ave a special part to play
to encourage him and love him
and support him all the way.

He always does his very best
but society has it's flaws
and he's in danger everyday
from those who break our laws.

And so I say a prayer and hope
that there will come a time
when we don't have to live in fear
of violence or of crime.

I know that he is the bravest man
that I will ever see,
and I will try in my own way,
to match that bravery.

Anonymous

October 1, 2009

Brother go rest high. God be with your family, your friends, And your department.

Sgt. (ret.) Kevin Landreth
Baxter Springs Kansas PD

October 1, 2009

Rest in Peace Brother...

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

October 1, 2009

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Deputy Brian Etheridge~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 and rest in peace, Deputy Etheridge.

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

October 1, 2009

Job well done... Go with God. Thank you for your service.

Daniel Mendoza

October 1, 2009

I am getting my uniform ready for your funeral tomorrow but I cant stop from thinking about you and your family. I was out on scene when you were hurt and I along with the other officers and deputies just knew that it would be a hard fight for you but you would be ok. So when we got the call from the hospital that the Lord had called you home, I still remember the feeling how some of your friends that you just had lunch with were starting to cry and the feeling of sadness that started to spread. I dont want to go tomorrow but nothing could stop me. You rest easy, we will take it from here.

officer carlos atondo
Wichita Police Dept

October 1, 2009

This whole deal is so senseless. Such a great young officer, with his whole life ahead of him.
God Bless Brian's family, his wife, and young daughter. God help all the officers to be strong in this difficult time. Again, we are all one family in Sedgwick County Kansas.

Anonymous

October 1, 2009

My family and I are praying for you and your family. My god bless you. Deputy Etheridge you are a HERO!

In Time of Sorrow...
May you see God's light on the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear,
Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness
Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall—
You do not walk alone.

Richard Lundblom and Family
Mulvane, KS.

October 1, 2009

To Deputy Brian Etheridge, to all family members and friends who call him beloved, and to his law enforcement family:

I was sorry to learn of Brian's death and extend my sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you have suffered. Words are insufficient to describe the sadness I feel for the Etheridge family. May you find comfort in your faith and the support of the law enforcement community.

There are many police survivors who share this same journey with you, and that community will be there to support you. Brian's memory will be forever honored and revered.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Brian gave to his community and the citizens of Kansas and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on September 28, 2009.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg, CA PD, eow 4/24/05

Anonymous

October 1, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family, especially his wife and daughter. Yet again, a brother officer has lost his life.

Deputy Chief Don Poore
Paola, KS PD

October 1, 2009