Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Eugene Kostiuchenko, friends, Sheriff Geoff Dean, and the
Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My God comfort and hold you close now and alway. Thank you for your service. John 15:15 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Police Department, NC

October 29, 2014

Another "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.

Det. Billy Russo. Ret.
Nassau County Police Dept., NY

October 29, 2014

Thank-you for your brave service. Rest in Peace.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy #980
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace, sir. Thank you for your service.

Molly Feldman
Des Moines Area Community College
Criminal Justice Club President
Ankeny, Iowa

October 29, 2014

May you rest in piece and prayers to your family and VCSO.

Jill Padilla - Forensic Specialist
Ontario Police Department

October 29, 2014

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,

Abraham Lincoln

Sgt E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

October 29, 2014

IN MEMORY OF DEPUTY SHERIFF EUGENE KOSTIUCHENKO

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Eugene Kostiuchenko:

From the beginning of time after Cain killed his brother, Abel, there has been a need for law enforcement officers to protect the weak and to bring evildoers to justice. This work is necessary in a sinful world and is dangerous. In modern times, some thirteen deputy sheriffs have sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens of Ventura County, California. Today, we honor the sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Eugene Kostiuchenko, of the Ventura County, California, Sheriff’s Office; who was struck and killed in the line-of-duty on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, by a drunk driver on the Ventura Freeway, near Lewis Road, while conducting a traffic stop in Ventura County, California.

“Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Deputy Sheriff Eugene Kostiuchenko. He died serving us. Help us never to forget. Help us celebrate the life of Deputy Sheriff Eugene Kostiuchenko and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

As for the citizens of Ventura County, California, help them to faithfully equip their law enforcement officers with the best tools to protect their county. May their training be adequate to the task. Help the citizens of Ventura County, California, to remember to pay their law enforcement officers fairly and treat them with respect. Help the citizens of Ventura County, California, to obey the law and treat each other with dignity so as not to add to the burden of crime and pain to their county.

The time for mourning will soon pass. We have now remembered and celebrated the life lost in this great tragedy. As the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Eugene Kostiuchenko go forward, they must celebrate the good things in their lives; and to celebrate life itself!

Finally, Lord God, we pray for the families, friends, and colleagues of all the law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line-of-duty and we thank you for their sacrifices. Bless the lives of their families, friends, and colleagues so they might find healing. Help their law enforcement organizations support the families of these fallen heroes. Even though their deaths might have been senseless, make something good come out of these situations so that their law enforcement organizations and the communities in which they lived and served might be stronger because of their lives and their deaths. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

Now, Deputy Sheriff Eugene Kostiuchenko, may the Lord bless you, and keep you: the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.

In His Service,

Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry

Chaplain Steven R. Closs
Retired Captain of Police, Nashua NH Police Department

October 29, 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, Idaho Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2014

Rest in peace Brother.....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the VCSO during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

October 29, 2014

I am so sorry to read of Deputy Kostiuchenko's death. I pray God's peace and healing will be realized in his wife and child. May God also grant comfort to the Ventura County Sheriff Department family.

Chaplain Mark Campbell
Morristown TN Police Department

October 29, 2014

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.

James P. waggle
Civilian

October 29, 2014

RIP Deputy Kostiuchenko. Thank you for your service & sacrifice to LE. May God be with your Family and all LE.

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

October 29, 2014

Eugene was a valued part of the customer family at Starbucks #6670. He came in almost daily to get coffee for his wife. He will be remembered and missed.

Prayers go out for the family

Christy Rutledge
Starbucks Coffee Co

October 29, 2014

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

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

October 29, 2014

R.I.P. Deputy Kostiuchenko we're keeping you, your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you my brother, and may God keep you in his loving care as we remain " Standing Tall For Those Who Have Fallen "

Corporal James E. Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

October 29, 2014

So saddened to hear the news.

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

October 29, 2014

RIP Brother. You will be missed.

SGT Robert Waters
US Army (Active Duty)

October 28, 2014

Deputy Kostiuchenko was a great guy. I had the privilege of working with him at the jail, specifically in Special Housing. I always felt safe working there as a nurse with Eugene having my back.

Mental Health Nurse, Patti Aung
Ventura County - Mental Health Nurse

October 28, 2014

RIP Deputy Eugene Kostuchenko. The person that hit you is very cold hearted but karma hopfully will come back and bit him in the ass very soon.

Michelle Schenck private citizen
private citizen

October 28, 2014

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

Chaplain Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge #187 Mt. Clemens Michigan.

October 28, 2014

The only good that might come from this is maybe, just maybe the drunk driver will LEARN from his actions and never commit the act again. If he does not, may true justice find him.

So long as those who know and love you best never let you from their hearts and minds, you will never truly leave them.

God Bless and may you forever Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

October 28, 2014

We are so sorry for the loss of Deputy Kostiuchenko. We will be praying for you all as you begin to grieve.

Darlene Newton
friend of Story County Sheriff's Office

October 28, 2014

"I shall not die, but live, and declare the work of the Lord" (PS 118.17). Your family is in my thoughts and prayers and I will celebrate Mass for Eugene and your family this weekend. Peace.

CH (COL), USA (Ret.)
Public Policy|Safety Research

October 28, 2014

This is one of many things that should never happen. Please keep this brave man in your memory for a long time. I did not know you, but you are a hero. Thank you for your service. Please pray for his family.

Brian
Gun Auction Plus

October 28, 2014

RIP Brother. Thank you & God Bless.

Lt.Robert M.Petty (retired)
No.Bergen, N.J. P.D.

October 28, 2014