Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER BRANDON KOUNTZ.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved and fellow Correctional Officer.
We in the law enforcement community are a family.
Though we may wear different uniforms and have different badges, shields or stars pinned upon our chest.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are:
Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, county roads and state highways.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a law enforcement family, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice.
Daily our position is clear that we will SERVE and PROTECT our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of GOOD over EVIL facing the unknown with COURAGE keeping our trust and faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER KOUNTZ
You did not die in vain
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of the United States Of America with Honor, Pride and Distinction.
I'm proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I'm proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I'm proud to have served and protected my community as you did.
I'm proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do..........SERVING and PROTECTING your community with HONOR and PRIDE making a better and safer place for us all.

FINAL CALL
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ATTENTION ALL UNITS..........UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS, CORRECTIONAL OFFICER BRANDON KOUNTZ HAVING SERVED THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITH HONOR, PRIDE AND DISTINCTION IS NOW 10-42.
Rest in Peace my fallen Brother, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

April 3, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the dear family and friends of Corrections Officer Kountz. God Bless him for his service. Rest in Peace sir, you will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

April 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Kountz's loved ones and everyone at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Rest in peace Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP

April 3, 2013

May God put his loving arms around Officer Brandon Kountz/s family giving them strength, courage and wisdom to get through this most difficult time.

Major Walter R. Landrum (Retired 2012)
Bainbridge Public Safety Department

April 3, 2013

R.I.P Brandon!!! My prayers are with your family!!

MHS
DOJ

April 3, 2013

Condolences to Officer Kountz's family and the officers at FCC Beaumont. I pray that God eases your sorrow and helps you through the times ahead.
Officer Kountz, rest in peace.

Linda Topping
Wife of Police Chief

April 3, 2013

Another hero gone too soon. God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

CATHERINE A. GARIBAY SANCHEZ
SURVIVING SISTER of SHERIFF DEPUTY
STEVEN GARIBAY EOW 2/10/1987

April 3, 2013

Rest In Peace CO. My condolences to your Family and the US Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

April 3, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother. You will be missed.

S. Bruce, Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Berlin

April 3, 2013

Rest In Peace Officer Kountz.

Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC Police Dept.

April 3, 2013

My heart and prayers are with the family and fellow officers. Honor of the fallen is bittersweet, his death was in the service of others. God bless.

Retired Chief John R. Graham

April 3, 2013

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

April 3, 2013

RIP Correctional Officer Kountz

Resident of Malden, MA

April 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with CO Kountz's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

April 3, 2013

Thank you for the service and protection you provided to the law abiding citizens of our great country. Your brave and honorable service is greatly appreciated. You will not be forgotten and will always be in my family's prayers. Within the walls of our facilities we only have each other to depend on. You were on your way to assist officers in need when you were taken from us and will always be remembered as a hero for that. You have earned your wings. Rest easy my brother.

Herb Fernandez
Detention Corporal
Midland County Sheriff's Office TX
Honor Guard Member

April 3, 2013

RIP Officer Kountz, Thank you for your service. Prayers for the family, may the Lord hold you in his arms.

Cpl Gerald Otto
Alaska Village Public Safety Officer Chenega Bay AK

April 3, 2013

I worked in the Cleveland Ohio County jail which was very over crowded and under staff, every time the alarm went off your heart rate goes off the chart, R.I.P. Brandon to young to be taken but God is the only answer. Condolences to all that worked with him and his family. I am sure he will be missed by all.

Retired Police Officer
Cleveland,Ohio

April 3, 2013

Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Officer Kountz. May God rest his soul.

Officer Edwin Lara / External Ops
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

April 3, 2013

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well

Reserve Deputy Douglas J. Maykowski
Macomb County Sheriff Mt. Clemens Michigan

April 3, 2013

To the Family, friends and co-workers of Officer Kountz:
I am deeply sadddened by the loss you have suffered. My heart goes out to each and every one of you during the difficult time.
May you find comfort in God and may he help you through these sad times.
I feel and understand the loss and your grieving. Officer Kountz will always be remembered as a protector and HERO.

RIP Officer Brandon Kountz....you are deeply loved and will be greatly missed....

Ms. Gina Miller
Washington State Patrol Surviving Fiance of Trooper Tony Radulescu

April 3, 2013

Peace to your family . Some gave all

James Hazelton, GS 13 ret
BOP

April 3, 2013

C.O. Kountz,
May you rest in Heavenly Peace. May your family be forever watched over and blessed. May your friends and colleagues find comfort. Please watch over us from on high. We will see you again dear Sir.
Thank you for your service. I will never forget your sacrifice or the sacrifice of your family.
Greater Love Hath No Man....
Prayers for all involved.

Kristi
Surviving Daughter of Special Agent J. Robert Porter
Federal Bureau of Investigation
E.O.W. 8/9/79

April 3, 2013

Correctional Officer Brandon Kountz rest in peace you are
now a member of an elite group The Thin Blue Line
of Heroes. There is no greater sacrifice that one can give
for his fellow man. To the Family I salute your lost loved
one, and pray for you during the days to come. Brandon will
be in the company of heroes forevermore.

The Thin Blue Line of the Fallen are Standing at
attention in their class “A“ uniforms,badges gleaming and
shoes like glass, They 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 hallowed place. As you march down the Thin Blue
Line of the Fallen, all eyes are focused on you as if to
say it will be ok you’re with your eternal partners.
A salute follows and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well. Now come join the ranks, another
member of The Thin Blue Line has come home.

Your Brother in Law Enforcement

Dr. Stan Phillips, Ms, USA Ret.
Retired Lt. Walnut Grove Mississippi Police Dept

April 3, 2013

To the family friends and fellow officer's I would just like to say every corrections officer in the world fells your pain .and that you are not alone. Officer kountz is now with God.

c/o2 brown david
wa. st. doc monroe wa

April 3, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother.

Linda J. Edwards, Retired Unit Manager
Federal Bureau of Prisons

April 3, 2013