Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, September 15, 2016
Reflections for Trooper Kenneth V. Velez
Thank you for your service, Sir. To the Family, Friends, and Co-workers - may you find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Sgt. Steven Marlow
Fort Walton Beach PD
September 16, 2016
Rest in peace.
Sgt. Jim Russo
September 16, 2016
My sympathy to my brother in blue, and to his loving family in a time like this. Rest in Peace.
N.Y.PD. Lieutenant Ray Flores (Ret.)
September 16, 2016
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
September 16, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Civilian Shannon Gerdel
September 16, 2016
My family and I would like to extend our sincerest sympathy to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Trooper Kenneth Velez during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May moments they shared in the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Trooper Kenneth Velez.
Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
September 16, 2016
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13
Mother of an U.S Army M.P. Julie Schmidt
Citizen of USA
September 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May God watch over the family and fellow officers.
B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.
September 16, 2016
Thank you for your service fellow state trooper. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends detachment and department. 27 years shows your passion for Ohio and your fellow troops. RIP
Sgt. Kim Triplett (Ret)
Washington State Patrol
September 16, 2016
May you rest in peace Brother. Our prayers go out to the family and Ohio State Patrol.
Daryl Allen, MSgt, Retired
U.S. Air Force Security Forces
September 16, 2016
Rest in Peace Trooper Velez. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Velez Family and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ
September 16, 2016
Rest in Peace Kenny. We are all in a lot of pain right now and you will be missed.
Sgt Tim Hoffman
Ohio State Highway Patrol
September 16, 2016
Thank you for your dedicated service and may God hold your family and friends in his loving hands.
Sgt. Kelly Boyett
Georgia Dept. Of Corrections
September 16, 2016
I am so heart broken to hear about your Passing Trooper Velez. One day I aspire to be a State Trooper with OSHP. Thank you for all your 27 years of service. I pray for the strength of your family.
Timothy Griffin
Civilian
September 16, 2016
RIP Brother
Deputy Zak Rodgers
Boone County Sheriffs Dept
September 16, 2016
Rest In Peace.
Officer Christopher Goodwin (Retired)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept.
September 16, 2016
Fly high brother..We got this..
Trooper Tim Durham
OSHP
September 16, 2016
RIP sir. Thank you for your service!
Brother of a fallen officer. Phillip Boy
Blue family
September 16, 2016
Trooper Velez's family is in my prayers...both related family and his brothers and sisters in uniform. May he rest in peace.
Capt. A G Simms, Jr
Shreveport (LA) PD, Ret'd
September 16, 2016
RIP! Prayers sent to your family and friends! Thank you for serving your community!
Mother of policemen Deborah Kile
September 16, 2016
Thank you for your long, selfless and dedicated service in protecting the citizens of Ohio, Trooper Velez. You are a true hero who risked his life every single day to protect the state of Oho, and heroes are never forgotten. My heartfelt condolences go out to your friends and family, and to all the brave men and women of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Taylor Ramerth
Citizen of Chandler, Arizona, and supporter of law enforcement
September 16, 2016
Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.
BLR
Team Texas
September 16, 2016
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.
September 16, 2016
Rest in peace Trooper Velez. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Lt John Pedersen
Vero Beach Police Department, FL
September 16, 2016
Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your many years of service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Trooper Velez during this time of tragic and senseless loss.
Snr. Ptlmn Donnie Meaders (Retired)
Wewoka, OK Police Department
September 16, 2016
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