Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace brother.

Sergeant M. Fontaine
California Dept of Corrections

April 3, 2013

My heart weeps for you. Thank you for your service

citizen
Tampa, FL

April 3, 2013

May the Lord watch over his family, friends and coworkers. Guard the Gates my brother until we meet you there! WE NEVER WALK ALONE!

Corrections Officer(23 years) Pamela D
Michigan

April 3, 2013

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Correctional Office Brandon Kountz and the United States Department of Justice during this time. Thank you, Officer Kountz, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

April 3, 2013

May you rest in peace you have done your job, and are now at the gates of heaven.

My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Patrolman Rusty Simoneau
Department Of Defense Police

April 3, 2013

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF C/O KOUNTZ. MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WITH THE LOVE AND PEACE OF HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, JESUS CHRIST. C/O KOUNTZ, YOU HAVE SERVED WELL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE. A HERO FOR SURE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

April 3, 2013

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

April 3, 2013

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

April 3, 2013

Though I never knew him, he was part of my Law Enforcement family and I will mourn this deep loss the rest of my life. My heart aches with all the losses we have suffered, and continue to suffer, through the years. God is our only peace through such times. May family & friends feel the presence of the "God of All Comfort" as they endure the distressing days ahead. I join them in their agonizing grief & remember them in my prayers.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD

April 3, 2013

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

Detective Brian Jones
Boulder County Sheriff's Office, CO

April 3, 2013

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

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

April 3, 2013

God has received you with open and loving arms into His kingdom to serve with all of our brothers and sisters who have also paid the ultimate in service to His children. Your brothers and sisters left behind will care for your family and keep your name and honor alive in memory for years to come. Rest in peace, In Christ.

Tom Bradley, Retired Det,
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chaplain FOP

April 3, 2013

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

This may be re-posted in the Honor of his death and the death of any Law Enforcement Officer!

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

April 3, 2013

R.I.P. BROTHER Kountz!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

April 3, 2013

Rest In Peace......

John Ruth, AEMD Comm. Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch, TX

April 3, 2013

It was a privilege to work with you. Rest in peace and heartfelt condolences to your family.

Steve Penry, Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Beaumont , FCC Beaumont Texas

April 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Correctional Officer Brandon Kountz. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to The United States Department of Justice-Federal Bureau of Prisions, Government will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir .

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

April 3, 2013

I am thankful I had the privilege to meet you. You were taken from us way to soon brother. Rest easy up there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

C.S. Warner
Senior Officer Specialist
U.S. Dept. of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
FCC Beaumont, Texas

April 3, 2013

A true "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Billy Russo (Det. Ret.)
Nassau County Police Dept. NY

April 3, 2013

RIP my Brother. You are with him now.

Security Officer Retired. CC Walker
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

April 3, 2013

Rest easy my brother.

Officer/Paramedic
Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Butner

April 3, 2013

May God bless you sir. Rest easy in God's presence.

Trooper
Illinois State Police

April 3, 2013

Rest in Peace my fallen hero.

Corrections Officer
St. of Connecticut

April 3, 2013

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa Burton
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

April 3, 2013

RIP Brother. Our thoughs & prayers are with you & your family. God Bless.

Lt. Robert M.Petty (Ret)
North Bergen N.J.P.D.

April 3, 2013