Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God's peace and speed Trooper Deatherage. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

November 28, 2012

Thank you, to all lawmen and woman, who work to serve their fellow man. To Kyle's family, may God be with you and guide you during this time. Know that Kyle respected by his neighbors on Stonebrook Drive, and looked up as an example by the children of the neighborhood as well. Our hearts go out to you. May you find peace through Christ, strength through the Holy Spirit, and hope and faith in the Lord our God.

MAN
Friend and Neighbor

November 28, 2012

As with all his Brothers and Sisters , Born with a soul that has courage to wear the badge, Trooper Deatherage died serving those he had sworn to protect , May God Welcome you Home and may he hold your family , Loved Ones , and Police Family in the Palms of his Loving Hands , God Bless you Trooper and God`s Speed ...........

Titus E. Burgess Sr. Master Trooper ( Re
Virginia State Police

November 28, 2012

My prayers to the family of Trooper Deatherage and his fellow Troopers. There are no words to ease the pain or justify the loss of this fine young man.

Captain Joel Peters (ret.)
Illinois State Police

November 28, 2012

May God bless his family and watch over them during this time of mourning.

Chief Ranger Joe Foehrkolb
Department of conservation and recreation

November 28, 2012

God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.


Rest in peace.

Michelle, wife of US Marshal

November 28, 2012

The 50TH Basic Detention Basic Detention Officer Training Academy sends our most sincere condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Trooper Deatherage.

May your memories of good times, laughter and the pride he embraced wearing his uniform ever serve as a source of comfort for each of you.

Respectfully Submittted,
Lt. Alicia McKinney & BDOT Academy 50
Durham County Sheriff''s Office
Durham, NC

Lt. Alicia McKinney
Durham County Sheriff's Office

November 28, 2012

Another horrible accident by a "professional" driver. We need a nationwide crackdown on tractor trailer drivers. God Bless Kyle's wife and children and may he rest in peace.

Trooper T.R. KELLY
PA State Police

November 28, 2012

May God comfort his entire family during this time. Are prayers go out for the kids, that God may protect them and secure their hearts for the difficult times ahead.

Master Trooper
NCSHP

November 28, 2012

Deatherage you will be sorely missed brother! I wish you could see how far reaching your passing is....It's always terribly tragic to lose a warrior, but losing one as memorable as you is even more so bro. May God watch over and protect your family, and give them strength.......

Patrol Officer John Mobeck
Bartonville Police Dept.

November 28, 2012

My deepest sympathy go to the family & State Police Family of Trooper Deatherage. Knowing all too well the pain of a sudden loss my prayers for strength, healing, & forgiveness go out to you. Such a senseless act..please for the sake of our men & women who put their lives on the line daily to make this a safer place to live..Move over when you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road..It's the law please obey it..help prevent another tragedy & let another officer make it home to their family safe. RIP Trooper & thank you Sir for your service.

Bridgett Hastings
Girlfriend of Fallen NYSP Tpr Kevin P Dobson EOW 03/26/2011

November 28, 2012

May most merciful God embrace Trooper Deatherage, and grant him eternal rest. May God send his Holy Spirit to comfort his family, friends and fellow Troopers. May the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of Christ, rest in peace. Amen.

Fr. Bryan Wolf (Sgt. Retired)
The Reformed Catholic Church

November 28, 2012

I was in my driveway getting ready to go 10-41 yesterday when I read the message on my MDC that we lost you. I was in shock and the first emotion I had was was laughter and a big old smile on my face as I remembered our time together in the academy.

You were driving us in the van back to the academy from some training and we all knew we had a big smoking waiting for us when we got back. You had us all laughing so hard our sides hurt when you were yelling at us like a school bus driver who couldn't control his 1st grade passengers.

You always had a way of helping us get through the stress and emotions of the academy with your sense of humor. I promise you this, we will take care of your family for you because I know that's what you are worrying about up there.

I've admired you since the first day we met. We miss you, bro.

CC 117 classmate and friend.
ISP

November 27, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Trooper Deatherage's family, friends, and fellow officers that mourn his tragic loss. May you find comfort and strength through God and each other.
Thank you for your service. RIP.

Det. Carl Kraemer
Knox County Sheriff's Dept.

November 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this young Trooper. Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here!

T. Bonilla, Officer
Brother in Blue

November 27, 2012

Wow Kyle, I cant believe youre gone..the day before you died I just heard you voice on the radio as you stopped to check on crash I was en route to help with...I am thankful for the time I had with you and miss you--the cups of coffee at QT and calls we shared when you worked with MADCO, the excitment when you told me you made it to ISP, the time I messed with you when you were Cadet in the academy, once you graduated on mids the visits at the district 18/11 line on 55 always trying to talk me into using my "pull' (yeah right) to get you into Dist 11 because you couldnt bear being far from your family,, your body may be gone, but your legacy will not be. I know you loved God, your family, and your job and the people you served, that is your testimony that will not die. Jesus has welcomed you into his arms "Well done, my good and faithfull servant." I miss you buddy...but not for long.

Trooper Mike Hogan
Illinois State Police Dist 11

November 27, 2012

God bless you and your family Brother, during this tragic time. May God also heal the hurt that your department and all who knew you are feeling now.

Master Trooper
North Carolina State Highway Patrol

November 27, 2012

It was an honor to serve as an operator with you on ILEAS Region #8. Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. May God be with you, your family, and your LE family...... RIP

Deputy U.S. Marshal/ Former Officer
USMS/ Formerly Alton P.D.

November 27, 2012

Rest in peace and may you be at the right hand of God as he watches over Sarah and your children.

Chief (Ret.) Mark Beckwith
Milan, IL Police Dept./ILEAS

November 27, 2012

Tpr Deatherage,

My family will remember you as a hard working man who did what was best to provide for his family. Today, I showed my little Emmy your picture and she cried with sadness. I explained to her that you will be in the moon to join our loved ones and that you will be watching over your wife and children. You will be missed.

Juan Valenzuela
Illinois State Police-District Chicago

November 27, 2012

RIP Brother

Lieutenant A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

November 27, 2012

You are with GOD now by brother. Rest in peace.

George Brooks Retired
Forest Park (Ohio)

November 27, 2012

God be with Kyle's wife, children and other family members. My thoughts and prayers are with Kyle's entire family.

Jason Hergenroeder
Brother in Blue

November 27, 2012

Thoughts and Prayers go to his family and the ISP force. May God rest his soul.

Ofc. J Avila
Burnham PD

November 27, 2012

"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

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD

November 27, 2012