Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

For Trooper David Kedra:

Each of us that enters law-enforcement has a special desire for placing ourselves in a position whereby we will be certain to endure a degree of hardship and, in the process we are certain to leave ourselves open to great physical risk. We accept these risks as they are numbered, yet none of us expect to lose our life in a firearms-training mishap. Despite our efforts in law-enforcement at-large, it seems to happen again and again. We regret that our brother David would have his life-long dream and amazing personal accomplishment cut so short. Today is a day of heavy loss and compounded grief - those who grieve are many.
We pray for David's family, his bride-to-be, his co-workers, his friends and all who care about him. May they be ready to reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
We are proud to render to Trooper David Kedra, a soldier-of-the-law, a strong and heart-felt salute honoring him as an special hero whose song was yet to be sung.

Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police

October 4, 2014

Thank you for your service Trooper Kendra. God bless you, your family and the Pennsylvania State Police family.

Ranger John C. Moore
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

October 4, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

October 3, 2014

Rest in peace Trooper Kedra, My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.

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

October 3, 2014

Thank you so much for honoring my Grandfather, Walter E. Blake that was killed by gunfire October 26, 1923. I was really surprised to see his photo on your wall when it aired on WCHS and really happy to see that he is being honored by the Charleston, Police Department. Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Jean Comer

Walter E. Blake Prohibition Officer
Granddaughter

October 3, 2014

Rest in Peace Trooper David Kedra. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

October 3, 2014

R.I.P. Trooper Kedra. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten. Prayers to the family & department at this time of deep sorrow and loss.

Lisa
Family Member - New Jersey LEO's
Pompton Lakes, NJ

October 3, 2014

Trooper Kedra,

You were welcomed home by many who also chose to "Protect and Serve". Rest well in the arms of the Lord.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for over three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

October 3, 2014

God Bless and Keep you in his arms brother

Trooper M. Berntsen
NH State Police

October 3, 2014

On behalf of the Lapeer County Sheriff's Office, Michigan; thank you for your service Trooper Kedra. Our most heartfelt condolences go out to your family, department, and community. We remain forever grateful to you as our brother in Law Enforcement.

Deputy Covert
Lapeer County Sheriff

October 3, 2014

Rest easy brother

Trooper
PSP

October 2, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother. Know we are thinking of you and your loved ones at this time of sorrow and loss.

Terence Whalen, Trooper
PSP, Retired

October 2, 2014

Trooper Kedra,

You have served your time in hell. Walk the streets of heaven and watch our 6. God bless you.

Cdt

October 2, 2014

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J. Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office

October 2, 2014

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Trooper
David Kedra as well as to the Pennsylvania State Police. Rest in peace Trooper Kedra, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

October 2, 2014

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 “it’s 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.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Retired)
Jerome County Sheriff's Office, Jerome County, Idaho

October 2, 2014

RIP our brother.

Commander Griffin
MPS / DOPS SPECIAL OPS CHICAGO

October 2, 2014

To,Trooper David Kedra, thank you for your selfless service, diligence, and hard work while on watch. We are grateful for the scarifies that you have made to keep the peace. On behalf of the Heald Capstone Class of 2014 we would like to offer our prayers to you and your loved ones in this time of heartache.

Heald Capstone 2014

October 2, 2014

I am home in Heaven, dear ones
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this Everlasting Light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly
Trode the valley of the shade?
Oh but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with His arm to lean on
Could I have doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely
For I love you dearly still
Try to look beyond earth's shadows
Pray to trust Our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now while life remaineth --
You shall rest in His land.
And when your work is completed,
He will gently call you home.
Oh the joy of that meeting
Oh the joy to see you come.

Rest in Peace in the Eternal life with God.
You will be missed dear nephew!

Uncle Ed and Aunt Betty Kedra
Aunt and Uncle

October 2, 2014

My little brother... I wish I was there for you.. but we will continue the journey... On behalf of all the police officers in Texas, you are already Missed... may the mercy of god be upon you..

Officer Shahid Mohamad
Maypearl Police Department

October 2, 2014

Rest In Eternal Peace, Trooper Kendra.

Sr. Police Officer Dennis Wiggins
Houston Police Department

October 2, 2014

Rest in peace brother

Trooper Jim Fortuna
Virginia state police

October 2, 2014

A senseless loss. Rest in Peace Brother.

Cpl. B.P. SULLIVAN (Ret)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

October 2, 2014

The 36th Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy sends our deepest and most he artful condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Fellow Officers.
During this time we hold close to memories and good times shared as a source of comfort. Being ever mindful of the pride they embraced when wearing their uniform.

Sgt. Eric Carpenter & Durham Co. BLET 36
Durham County Sheriff Office

October 2, 2014

Trooper Kedra. RIP young hero. Thank you for your service and sacrifice to LE. May God watch over your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

October 2, 2014