Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers go out to your family. May God comfort you in your time of need and guide you through this difficult time.

Chief Civil Deputy D.L.McGill retired
Sedgwick Co. S.O. & Marion Co. S.O. Salem,Oregon

October 5, 2009

To the family and fellow officers:

Sorry for you're loss of a Spouse, Father, Son and Co-worker. I did not know him, but i bet he was a wonderful guy. He will be missed by alot of people.

May GOD watch over you in this time of loss.

Todd Kautz
City Of Wichita

October 5, 2009

I can not explain the sadness and pain that we all feel as a result of this horrific tragedy. I hurt for the family of a deputy who was doing what he loved to do. I am continously praying for the family. I am so sorry this ever happened.

Dispatcher
Sedgwick County 911

October 5, 2009

My thoughts are with Deputy Etheridge, his family, his agency, his friends, and his entire community. This is beyond tragic and senseless. I want to thank Deputy Etheridge not only for his service to Kansas but, indeed, for his service to everyone of us across the United States.

Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections

October 4, 2009

Rest peacefully in the arms of our Most Merciful Father, you have done a splended job and gave more than we should have asked of you. My prayers go out for the family you left behind, the co-workers and friends who will miss you.

As-salaamu 'alaiku(peace be with you) Dep. Etheridge.

Rhichelle A. Kemnow,
LPN(ret), HM2(FMF)/USN, Sgt/USAR, ACM/olc, VNeVet, GWVet, VFW/DAV Life Member

Richelle A. Kemnow, HM2(FMF)/USN
Disabled Veteran

October 4, 2009

Rest easy deputy, we have the watch now.

W Deford
USCG Police, Baltimore, #157

October 4, 2009

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Brother in Law, your watch on earth is over.......

Sgt. John L Gulledge(Ret.)
Escambia Co. Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

October 4, 2009

God bless you and your family.

Detective #40
Cranford Police Dept (NJ)

October 4, 2009

Thank you for your service Sir.

Captain Kent Myers
Stanly County Sheriff's Office, NC

October 4, 2009

My heart is broken for your family. I know that God will watch over them and cover them in His mercy and love. May His comfort be upon all those who miss you ... until they hold you again.

God bless you!

Anonymous

October 4, 2009

My condolences to the family & fellow officers

Detective Tom Pullins
Randolph County Sheriff's Department, IN

October 3, 2009

Rest in peace my friend! My condolences go out to all the family, friends, and fellow officers that you knew! Deputy Etherdige, Rest well sir! We will take it from here

SGT McQueen
SPD

October 3, 2009

We buried you yesterday. The turnout was amazing, and I don't believe you could have had a better send off. The intense sadness was felt by all during your last call, each of us knowing that as they called you on the radio....you wouldn't ever respond again. I think of the memories from the academy and wish I would have spent more time talking to you. Appreciating your quiet humor. I'm sure we all wish that we could have spent more time with you, especially your beloved family. And while I know your in heaven patroling the beats with the other officers, having answered a higher calling, I can't help but feel as though this world is a little less bright without you in it. Our class will never be whole again, you will never be replaced, you will never be forgotten. We will pick up where you left off. We will make sure your loved ones are always loved. Goodbye brother, you can rest. We will cover your beat now.

Officer C.M. Jay
Wichita Police Department

October 3, 2009

Rest in peace, Deputy Etheridge. My prayers are with your family. - M. Kelly, OPPD, #926

Officer Mark Kelly
Overland Park PD

October 3, 2009

RIP in peace brother watch over all of us and hlep keep us safe

Anonymous

October 3, 2009

RIP. You and your family will not be forgotten.

Anonymous PO#3
SPD

October 3, 2009

It is men like Brain that make me so proud to walk among hero's we call police officers. To have the knowledge that great men like Brain protect myself and my family comforts me.
Thankyou.

Anonymous

October 3, 2009

It is so sad that he is gone!he was doing his job but yet that terrible someone chose to take this officer life! What a heart ache it must be for all!I hope in time the wounds his family will have will heal!he will be with all his loved ones in spirit! May god bless u all;and may god keep u all in his warm and loving arms

Anonymous

October 2, 2009

May the Lord watch and keep your young family, and may your soul sing with the angels. With deepest sympathies to all of those who mourn the loss of Deputy Etheridge.

Anonymous

October 2, 2009

We extend our deepest sympathy to the Etheridge family in the tragic loss of your loved one. When it is too much to bear, remember that many people are praying for you and that you are never alone.

Vern and Paula Miller

October 2, 2009

For we know that all things work together for those who are called unto His purpose. We don't understand why today, but we know that you rest with Him as one of the special ones. Thank you for your calling, and may the peace that passes all understanding be with those left behind.

Sergeant

October 2, 2009

We will Respect, Honor, & Remember.

Police Officer III Matt Sumpter #807
Shawnee, KS Police Dept. Traffic Safety Unit

October 2, 2009

We can do little more than offer words of comfort to the parents, wife and child of deputy Etheridge. But it is all we have and pray that you will find peace and comfort in knowing that he left this world touching thousands of people who never knew him. We strive to take your burden of sorrow by carrying a little ourselves. Rest it Peace Brian.
Russel and Kerri Trower

Captain and Mrs. Russel Trower
Sedgwick County EMS

October 2, 2009

It's a tragedy to lose such a fine young officer with such a promising career and life ahead of him! Thank you, Deputy Etheridge, for your service and for all you sacrificed to keep your community safe. I pray for all those left behind-his family, friends, fellow law enforcement officers. You're in so many thoughts and prayers, may it help you to know that the public and communities across the state grieve with you all for this life cut too short. May his young daughter always know what a hero her daddy was and all the lives he touched. Rest in Peace, Deputy Etheridge, for it is well-deserved.

Andrea
Topeka, KS

October 2, 2009

Deputy Etheridge

Rest in peace brother. You are now where nothing can ever hurt you again. May God watch over your family. We will all meet again at the end of watch.

Officer Michael A. Mauro
Fl Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement

October 2, 2009