Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 7, 2010

Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

March 2, 2010

It is a special kind of person that will volunteer to put himself into harms way. Those who have taken the oath and been sworn to protect and serve are people who should be thought of as the keepers of the peace. My condolences go out to the family and friends of this young peace keeper. Go with God.

Stephan L. Jackson I, Chief of Staff
Atlantic County Sheriff's Office

March 2, 2010

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Kevin Wilkins~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, Officer Wilkins.

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

March 1, 2010

REST IN PEACE, BROTHER
PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

February 27, 2010

Rest in peace Brother Kevin, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham
Sand Springs OK PD Retired

February 27, 2010

Rest in peace, brother.

Anonymous

February 27, 2010

My deepest sympathy for the family of Officer Kevin Wilkins... I can truly understand your loss and your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jenn Brown Kraus
Daughter of Atlantic City Sgt. Kenny Brown E.O.W. 3/10/2004

Jennifer Brown Kraus
Daughter of Fallen Atlantic City Police Sgt. Kenny Brown

February 26, 2010

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was rough, And sometimes I've been violent Because the streets are tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept an unmanly tear.
I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't...I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne, where the saints often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

February 25, 2010

Ofc Kevin Wilkins graduated from my alma mater, Seton Hall University and was a proud member of their basketball team. My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Officer Wilkins and to the entire Atlantic City Police Department.

Ofc. Eric Chiang
San Francisco Police Department

February 25, 2010

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

February 24, 2010

Rest in peace brother. May god be with your family and your brothers and sisters of the Atlantic City Police Department in this difficult time.

Officer
Metropolitan Police Department Washington D.C

February 22, 2010

God Bless Officer Wilkins my prayers are with his family and friends. There are know words to ease the pain, Officer Wilkins will never be forgotten, as he patrols the streets of even may he keep an eye on each that serve. Rest in peace we have it from here. Gods speed.

deputy
Jackson Co So Ohio

February 22, 2010

Thank you for your service. Your Fiancee, Family, Friends and the Atlantic City PD will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest easy Sir...

J Clendening #407
Glades County Sheriff's Office (FL)

February 22, 2010

Rest in Peace Officer Wilkins. Thank you for your service.

Anonymous

February 22, 2010

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

February 22, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl David Murphy
TXDPS

February 22, 2010

REST IN PEACE
"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

ANDERSON
cppd

February 22, 2010

My prayers are with the Wilkins family, the friends, coworkers and Officer Wilkins fiancee, may God be with you all during these difficult times. Another HERO has gone home to patrol the streets above.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

Anonymous

February 21, 2010

RIP Officer Kevin Wilkins. Your now a "key point" for us and other LEO's out there--God Bless your Family. Also Thank You for what you did in serving the community.

Robert
WPD/SG Volunteer

February 21, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Wilkins, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you very much for your service!

Shelly
Citizen

February 21, 2010

Rest in peace Officer Wilkins. Though your tour was a short one, your reward in Heaven will be an eternal one. God bless you, your family, and my brothers and sisters in the ACPD during this time of loss.

P/O Bill Walsh
Voorhees Twp. Police, NJ

February 21, 2010

Rest in peace Kevin. Your watch is over, we will take it from here. God Bless you, your family, and the ACPD

Detective Michael Graham # 507
Atlantic City Police Department

February 21, 2010

Rest in Peace.

Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

February 21, 2010

Rest in Peace. We'll take it from here.

Police Officer
Upstate New York

February 21, 2010