Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Corp Cusack, may you rest in peace our brother. You'll never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

March 29, 2010

Sincere condolences

Constable PHILIP
RCMP

March 29, 2010

Rest in Eternal Peace dear brother. May God surround your family and friends with the comfort of special angels. Thank you for your service. God bless and keep and give comfort to all involved in the life of this very special Officer who served so honorably with the SC Highway Patrol.

Margaret Hood
Citizen Watch

March 29, 2010

Corporal Cusack,

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

March 29, 2010

Rest in peace brother. You are with the angels and other hero's. God Bless you and your family.

Sgt. Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff

March 29, 2010

Your soul may have left us but the memories remain,may the love of God and your many friends lift up your family for the rest of their days.

Chief Investigator
SCDPS

March 29, 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
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

March 29, 2010

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

Detective Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)

March 29, 2010

CPL. CUSACK WAS MY DIRECT SUPERVISOR WHEN I STARTED ON THE S.C. HIGHWAY PATROL. HE WAS A LITTLE OLD SCHOOL BUT HE TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT THE S.C.H.P. HE WAS A TRUE FRIEND AND WILL DEEPLY BE MISSED.

Anonymous

March 29, 2010

A tragic loss. You will always be remembered. Thank you for
your long service over many, many years.

Anonymous

March 29, 2010

God Bless you sir.

Rick F.
Ret. CO

March 29, 2010

Kevin you will be missed by all who knew you brother. I really enjoyed talking with you and enjoyed every time we had post together at the Beach. Look forward to seeing you again. My Prayers are with you and your family in the difficult times ahead.

S/Trp RE Howard
SCHP

March 29, 2010

Rest in peace, brother. May God be with the family of Corporal Cusack during this time of mourning. We've got the watch from here.

BL Mitchell, Patrol
FCPD, VA

March 29, 2010

Trooper Cusack,

May you rest in peace. Your sacrifice is one of dedication and devotion to duty. Watch over your fellow troopers from up there, and we'll take it down here.

Trooper Daren Lamp
Texas Highway Patrol

March 28, 2010

I WANT TO SAY THAT KEVIN CUSACK IS A PERSON THAT I FEEL LUCKY TO HAVE KNOWN. HE WAS SOMEONE THAT I LOOKED UP TO. HIS HUMOR WOULD BRIGHTEN ANYONE'S MOOD. HE WAS A SUPERVISOR TO ME FOR AWHILE AND I MUST SAY I LEARNED A LOT FROM HIM IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH HIS STORIES, JOKES, AND ADVISE. I THINK BACK TO THE LAST TIME WE SPOKE AND REMEMBER HIM JOKING. I WAS OUT OF TOWN WHEN I RECEIVED THE CALL AND I FELT HELPLESS, BUT I FIND COMFORT THAT YOU ARE NOW IN A BETTER PLACE WITH THE LORD. I WILL ALWAYS FEEL LUCKY TO HAVE KNOWN KEVIN AND I HOPE HIS FAMILY WILL FIND PEACE DURING THIS TOUGH TIME. REST IN PEACE KEVIN AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.

CPL. R.H.OLNEY
SCHP TROOP 4/D

March 28, 2010

Corporal Cusack, Thank you for service and dedication to duty. Rest in Peace Sir.

SBPA P. Hernandez Jr.
U.S. Border Patrol

March 28, 2010

THIS IS MY HIGHWAY....

This is my highway, the safety I own,
A trooper at work, my battles unknown.
This badge leads the way; it takes me that far,
Along with the color of silver and blue stripe on my car.
Today I leave my family for a road tuff and mean,
No matter what lies ahead, I must arrive on scene.
I will concur my duty, then head to another,
Do all that's required of a trooper, and still watch for my brother.
A brother is a trooper; he always has my back,
His eyelids may grow heavy; his loyalty will not lack.
We can grow weak, have no time to rest,
I will complete my assignment that's why I am the best.
I walk tall and proud, that description won't fade,
My shoes a mirror finish and grays sharp as a blade.
No matter the conditions, I sacrifice no end,
I stay loyal and true, my standards won't bend.
A trooper travels a short distance, will go a long haul,
Courtesy, efficiency, on every call.
I will miss a birthday, a holiday, a job with its own greed,
That's why the best are troopers, they won't follow they lead.
From collisions to enforcement, DUI they say we lead,
I am a trooper I am a brother, that is my creed.
I have completed my assignment, stayed loyal and true,
Tomorrow I say the same prayer, till I am 10-42.

Rest in peace Kevin, I will miss working with you. You will never be forgotten. Heroes live forever.

L/CPL Rob Clinedinst
South Carolina Highway Patrol / ACE Team

March 28, 2010

Kevin was not only my friend he was exemplary christian but a proud father and state trooper. He help to make me who I am today and I will miss him greatly.

L/Cpl Mike Duncan
SCHP

March 28, 2010

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

March 28, 2010

RIP Brother....

Ptlm. M. Thomas
Foster Twp. Police (PA)

March 28, 2010

SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CPL. CUSACK. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. MAY GOD KEEP YOU DURING THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT, AND KNOW THAT SC APPRECIATES HIS SELFLESS SERVICE. GOD BLESS

Q. Brown-Henryhand
SCHP TELECOMMUNICATIONS

March 28, 2010

You have served your cpmmunity and your department with the highest of honor, dignity and integrity and you have now been moved to serve in God's department alongside all our brothers and sisters aho have also paid the ultimate in their duty. Those brothers and sisters left behind will not let your name and your splendid record be forgotten. They will also care for your family. While you are meeting with and working with our Lord Jesus, give him a hug for those of us still here. In Christ.

Tom Bradley, retired
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chap. FOP

March 28, 2010

You'll be missed, rest in peace brother.

Cpl B. L. McDougald
SCHP Classmate "Class of 89"

March 28, 2010

RIP brother Kevin.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Ptlm D. Bevenour
Gettysburg PD

March 28, 2010

Kevin-I miss you already .I know you are in a better place.

F/Sgt. L.K. Guempel
SCHP-Friend

March 28, 2010