Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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 Police Department

March 21, 2016

Your battle on our streets is now over and so your true journey begins. Your Brothers & Sisters will continue the fight knowing that you will be shining above them until you meet again. May you now Rest in Peace

Lt. J. L. Lilliston
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Police Dept. (VA)

March 21, 2016

So sorry for the loss of this young man. To read he has a wife and a young son is heart breaking. Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Carl Koontz-you are a hero

Laura

March 21, 2016

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

March 21, 2016

We are so saddened with the news of Deputy Koontz's death in the line of duty and pray for his family, friends and co-workers. May the healing grace of God surround you all during these days ahead.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2016

God Keep Brother. Your loss will never be forgotten and will make us all stronger. May God watch over your wife and son as well as the rest of your family and friends during this horrible time.

Motor Officer James Bragg
Greenville SC City Police Dept.

March 21, 2016

RIP Brother.Thank you.May God Bless you and your family.

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

March 20, 2016

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

March 20, 2016

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 BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

March 20, 2016

Kindly accept my sincere condolences for the tragic loss of Deputy Koontz. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Rest in peace brother.

P.O. (Ret) Donald Current
City of New York Police

March 20, 2016

Rest in Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, New York p

March 20, 2016

A sad and needless tragedy. May your loved ones keep your memory alive and well in their hearts and minds and may God Bless you.

Rest in Peace, Brother.

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

March 20, 2016

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Deputy Koontz and the Howard County Sheriff's Office during this time. Thank you, Deputy Koontz, for your service.

Administration
National Police Wives Association

March 20, 2016

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF HOWARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, DEPUTY SHERIFF CARL A. KOONTZ I.D.#34-76.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Deputy Sheriff.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest.
Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to serve and protect our communities. 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 Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a Law Enforcement Family, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families.
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.
BLUE LIVES MATTER - If we don't respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject, or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
DEPUTY KOONTZ
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Howard County in the State of Indiana 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.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, "LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW".
FINAL CALL
Deputy Koontz status............Deputy Koontz status........... Deputy Koontz status..............Attention All Units............. Howard County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Carl A. Koontz I.D. #34-76 having served the citizens of Howard County in the State of Indiana 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

March 20, 2016

Please accept my sincere condolences at the tragic death of this hero Deputy. May he rest in peace...

Jack Mrozinski (Retired Deputy Sheriff)
Portage County Sheriff's Dept., Wisconsin

March 20, 2016

RIP deputy Koontz. Prayers to the family, friends and his department. Thank you for your service.

Mr Greg Call
Conway, Ark, retired USAF

March 20, 2016

We have from here SHEEPDOG ! rest easy !

Officer Detroit Police
Detroit Police Department

March 20, 2016

Deputy Koontz,
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

March 20, 2016

I am so sorry to hear this. Rest in Peace Deputy Koontz and may peace envelope your loved ones.

Rick Rominger, Civilian

March 20, 2016

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 20, 2016

RIP Sir, your watch is over, and you preformed well. Rest in peace knowing your Brother and Sisters will be taking over your watch. We thank you for your service Deputy Koontz. May GOD grant you peace, and may HE give comfort to your family.

Deputy J. Porter. ( Retired )
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Az

March 20, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

March 20, 2016

Deputy Koontz gave his life in defense of all of us. We will mourn his loss but we can also be proud of his selfless service. He will be given a special place in Heaven.


I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me from his holy place.

I laid down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustained me.

I shall not be afraid of thousands of evil doers who have opposed me all around.

Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for You have struck all my enemies upon their cheeks; You have broken the will of the ungodly.


Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things; now you will be in charge over much. Enter into the joy of the LORD.

Mr. Paul L. Gray Citizen/Patriot LE Supp
Satellite Beach (Brevard County), FL

March 20, 2016

My God, I am at a loss for all police officers in this country,
The shootings just continue every day killing police officers.
For every officer out there every day, watch yourself and
keep all officers as safe as possible.
God bless this officer and and his family.
God bless the peacekeepers.

Officer G Stewart
Retired Police

March 20, 2016

Rest easy my brother, your job is done. May God bless your family and
comrades. My thoughts and prayers are with you

Investigator David Dewees
Volusia County Sheriffs Office, FL

March 20, 2016