Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I take this time every March 5th to say a prayer for you and your family. Your sacrifice, service, and friendship will never be forgotten.

Ray Huffman
US BLM

March 5, 2024

Lord Jesus, as we watch America’s Peace Officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, Shot and Killed in the Line-of-Duty, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the peace officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and law enforcement agencies. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scriptures on Law Enforcement’s Mission:

“For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

January 11, 2024

You will never be forgotten my friend. Your memory and sacrifice will be forever. I continue to pray for your family.

Ray Huffman
US BLM

March 5, 2023

Thinking of you today my brother, and of Jessica.

Isaiah 40:31
31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Ryan Burns Peace Officer (Ret)
Alturas Police, Modoc Narcotics Task Force / DA Office, USFSLEI(Ret)

May 2, 2022

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

March 5, 2021

Chris, we haven't forgotten you. All of our recruits know your story and what kind of a LEO and person you were.

A.D. SSA
USFS-LEI

March 5, 2021

Still miss you Chris! I made a trip to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial and made a rubbing of your name and also Burnsed… I have them displayed in my office and think about both of you all of the time. Rest in peace brother!

Major Jay Russel
Classmate- FWC Class #1

October 16, 2020

You are still in our hearts, Chris. Craig and I keep in touch with your wife and will help her if she ever is in need. Please know you are spoken of often in stories of the 'Craig and Chris adventures'.
During Craig's retirement party, I lite a candle and displayed your picture so you could be apart of the festivities. We know you would have been there in person had this not happened to you. . We miss you Chris

Beth & Craig Mitchell
(Craig) Retired FWC Officer

September 11, 2019

It's been 9 years since you were taken from this Earth. It feels like yesterday. I still think of you often and pray that your family has found peace. I will never forget you my friend.

Ray Huffman
US BLM

March 5, 2019

Rest in peace Officer Upton.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

February 25, 2019

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

October 4, 2018

Officer Upton, what a legacy of love you have left--it's apparent in the reflections written by those who knew you. Thank you for being an example of service, dedication, compassion and love for the profession and for others.

Tina Lewis Rowe
Captain, Denver Police Department (ret.)
U.S. Marshal, Colorado (ret.)

February 25, 2017

I am a civilian support staff member for Police Unity Tour Chapter IV. I received the Band of Honor blue bracelet for Christopher Upton the first year of Chapter IV in May 2006. His bracelet has been on every Unity Tour since then, six to date, helping me support our 100+ riders. We just completed that sixth Unity Tour ride arriving in Washington DC yesterday. It has also ridden thousands of miles by bicycle with me, including several rides with the Injured Veterans ride program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as well as Ride 2 Recovery. It goes on for every ride I do and every Law Enforcement event I'm involved with. I did not know Officer Upton. But I see his name and End Of Watch date on his bracelet and think of him and his family often. I just wanted to let his friends, fellow officers and family know he was remembered again on this years ride.

John Carter
Police Unity Tour Chapter IV support

May 13, 2016

It's been 5 year to the day, Chris. We haven't forgotten about you and we never will.

AD, Patrol Captain
US Forest Service LEI

March 5, 2015

You will never be forgotten. . .

Justin Brock
Putnam County Sheriff's Office

September 16, 2014

You may be gone but not forgotten.....We will never forget you.....Craig speaks of you often and the funny things y'all experienced. Take care Chris.....we miss you.

Beth & Officer Craig Mitchell
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office & FL Game & Fish

March 13, 2014

IN HONORE CASORUM
Gone, but not forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

March 5, 2013

Thank you for your service and for helping to make America a safer place.

Deputy Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

December 27, 2012

Impossible to forget your outstanding training attitude at FLETC. RIP my fellow brother. I will always remember you.

"Derc" D'Ercole, SSA (Retired)
USFS / FLETC Tactics Instructor

June 6, 2012

Rest in peace Brother. You are not forgotten.

Officer Don Harris
USFS Law Enforcement

May 10, 2012

Chris was such a wonderful fellow - always smiling and quick to stop by my desk and show me the latest photo of his daughter. He loved Jessica very much and Annabelle was the love of their lives together. I was priviledged to cross paths with this wonderful man and am sorry he left us so suddenly and early. But, how lucky we all were to have known him even for a short time.

June T. White
U. S. Forest Service

April 20, 2012

Two years has not diminished the love we had together. I will continue to miss your smiling face every day that I linger in this life.
Wherever you are, you have my heart.

Jessica Upton
Spouse

March 15, 2012

Thank you for your service Sir, RIP as you shall always be remembered

James Kotke
Civilian / Former Officer
WSF Park Police (Wi.)

March 5, 2012

Loved, missed and never forgotten!

friend

March 1, 2012

When I signed up to run the National Police Week 5K, in Washington, DC, I didn't know that I would be running in memory of a certain officer. Before the race this morning, I looked up Christopher Upton's name, which was printed on my bib, at the National Law Enforcement Officers memorial. I saw a note his daughter left at the memoriala child's handwritingnear his name, and it hit home the sacrifices that these officers and their families make. I feel for Christopher's family, friends and colleagues...please know how much I appreciate what he did and what officers still do every day.

Lisa Gerstner

May 14, 2011