Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

this is hard when a k9 dog goes down and when an officer goes down as well at the same time its harder ,

rest in peace k9 Reed & trooper Guthrie

thoughts and prayers & my condolences and my go out to Trooper Guthries family
and to the the police department and friends

may god watch over you

thank you both for your dedicated service & hard work
you both will be missed dearly .

Jamie

August 3, 2011

It always saddens me to hear of the tragic death of a fellow law enforcement officer. May you rest in peace brother, thank you for your dedicated service.

PROVINCIAL CONSTABLE MARTY LALONDE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

August 3, 2011

Rest In Peace Brother and your K9 partner Reed. You are both together as partners forever. Watch over your fellow officers and K9's as they continue on with the watch. My condolences to your Family and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

August 3, 2011

R.I.P. thank you for your service. May your family and friends know that you are safe with your partner looking over them. God Bless..

Ted Stacy

August 3, 2011

God Bless Trooper Guthrie, Reed, his family, friends and the Highway Patrol. No doubt a man of honor and devotion to spend his life helping others. Our prayers are with you all.

Stacey and Glen Garton
Lathrop, MO

Stacey Garton
Wife of A Police Officer

August 3, 2011

God received you with open and loving arms for your years of service to your community and your devotion to serving those in need. You now serve alongside our heroic and devoted brothers and sisters who also have paid the ultimate in protecting Gods children. Those left behind will keep your record alive for years to come and will care for your family. Rest in peace brother Fred. In Christ.

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

August 3, 2011

Rest in peace brother. God bless you and your family.

Sergeant Scott Gagen
St. Louis Metropolitan Police

August 3, 2011

Rest in peace brother. We will keep the fight from here.

I hope in time your family and agency finds peace in your passing.

Police Officer II Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

August 3, 2011

To Trooper Guthrie's family, prayers have went out for all of you. We are so sorry for what has happen. We pray that God will mend your broken spirit. Also for his fellow troopers who feel the pain and loss with you. Let us also remember the K-9 for that dog was an officer also. Lord, we ask that you comfort each and every one who knew and love Fred Guthrie, Amen....

William Pennywitt
Former Sheriff's dept. affiliate

August 3, 2011

Rest in peace K-9 Reed and Trooper Guthrie. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET) USN (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

August 3, 2011

Brother, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you.

TFC D. Wayne Smith (retired)
Maryland State Police

August 3, 2011

Prayers for the family. agency. and community as they await the news.

Chaplain Paul Grady
Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville, TN

August 3, 2011

Trooper, I hope you and Reed will keep an eye on us down here from time to time. Rest easy my brother, we've got your watch now.

Cpl. Matt Hough
Greene County Sheriff's Office

August 3, 2011

Rest in peace Brother.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

August 3, 2011

May God bless you and your partner for the work you have done and the ultimate sacrafice you have made.

Sgt. Jonathan Cherney (retired)
Sedgwick County Sheriff Office

August 3, 2011

If this man should fall,who will lift the flag and carry on?Thank you for carrying the flag Trooper Guthrie.

Deputy Darrin Ellis
Kings County Sheriff's Office,Ca.

August 3, 2011

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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

August 3, 2011

My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.

Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006

Chris Chambers
Saint Louis Co Police Dept

August 3, 2011

Trooper Guthrie and your partner Reed,
Rest in peace.

Detective Dave Howell
Plano,Texas Police Dept-Auto Theft

August 3, 2011

On behalf of the 6,105 members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to Trooper Guthrie’s family as well as the members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Howes, Executive Director
American Association of State Troopers

August 3, 2011

Praying for God's grace to abound. My heart breaks for the families involved in this tragedy, including the canine family. Praying for swift recovery and for everyone participating in the search. We will carry on.

Chaplain Sandy
Berkeley County Sheriff's Dept, SC

August 3, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

August 3, 2011

So sorry to hear about Fred and his K9. Will continue to pray for his family and friends.

Everett Adamson
high school friend

August 3, 2011

My prays and heart felt sympathy to the family and MSHP of Trooper Guthrie and K-9 Reed. Trooper Guthrie and K-9 Reed's sacrific and those who have gone before them will never be forgotten.

Christina

August 3, 2011

Hope is what keeps our hearts beating. Keep hoping for Trooper Gutherie, Jr and Reed. Terry Granato

Terry Granato
Border Agents Mom

August 3, 2011