Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Sgt. Winters,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ulster County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 22, 2021

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Public Safety diving requires a great deal of training and dedication, it is difficult and dangerous work. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with men and women who are Public Safety Divers. During the 2017 Police Unity Tour, I rode in honor of Sgt. Kerry Joseph Winters Sr., Ulster County Sheriff's Office, New York. Sgt. Winters was a member of the Sheriff’s dive team and died during a training dive on Thursday, September 22, 2016. God bless you and your family Sgt. Winters. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Please keep Sgt. Winters and his family in your thoughts and prayers on this sad anniversary.
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Chief Paul Philipps Ret.
Parsippany Police Department

September 22, 2021

The most honorable Officer in the entire department by far ..... loved by his men because he related downward to them , and not upward to the Administration .... a true man for his troops .... loved and missed deeply ....

Robert Goff Corrections Officer
Ulster County Sheriff's Department , Corrections Division

September 28, 2020

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 22, 2020

Rest in peace Sergeant Winters.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

July 24, 2019

Sgt. Winters was my favorite Co-worker, and the most stand up man I have ever met. I often think about the years we worked together, and, am grateful that I had the privilege to work with you. RIP Brother, you will NEVER be forgotten.

Cpl. Paul Wesolowski
Ulster County Sheriffs Office (retired)

February 14, 2019

Rest well in Heaven my brother.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 22, 2018

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

August 30, 2018

Kerry Winters was a compassionate and wonderful person. It was a joy to work with him at the Ykster County Jail for -4 years. He always had a smile and a good word or joke to share. I feel blessed to have met him. Still miss him every shift at work

Lucy Van Sickle RN
Nurse, Ulster County Jail

March 28, 2018

Kerry Winters was a compassionate and wonderful person. It was a joy to work with him at the Ykster County Jail for -4 years. He always had a smile and a good word or joke to share. I feel blessed to have met him. Still miss him every shift at work

Lucy Van Sickle RN
Nurse, Ulster County Jail

March 28, 2018

NEVER FORGOTTEN!

Public Safety diving requires a great deal of training and dedication, it is difficult and dangerous work. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with men and women who are Public Safety Divers. During the 2017 Police Unity Tour, I rode in honor of Sgt. Kerry Joseph Winters Sr., Ulster County Sheriff's Office, New York. Sgt. Winters was a member of the Sheriff’s dive team and died during a training dive on Thursday, September 22, 2016. In a few days we will be laying to rest another public safety diver, Officer Craig Lehner, of the Buffalo New York Police Department. Officer Lehner lost his life on October 13, 2017, under similar circumstances. God bless these Officers and their families. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

Chief Paul Philipps
Parsippany Police Department

October 19, 2017

I ran a hero's 5k in your honor today Sir. You are not forgotten.

Det. Michele Nelson
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, CA

September 22, 2017

God's peace and speed Sergeant Winters. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

December 17, 2016

Thank you for your sacrifice and may your rest in peace.

Hon. Travis Bird
Spotsylvania Commonwealth's Attorney Office

November 23, 2016

Rest in peace brother and thank you for your service. As you join our brothers and sisters in the hall of heroes, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vires et Honorem

PTLM Frank Kapusta
Mohawk PD

October 13, 2016

RIP Brother.

(Ret) Officer G V Daunhauer
Jacksonville Sheriff Office

October 9, 2016

To the family of Sergeant Kerry Winters, friends, Sheriff Paul J. VanBlarcum and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office.
You are lifted up in thoughts and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close and give you peace now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Hospital Police, NC

October 6, 2016

On behalf of Session 61 and the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy NY, our thoughts and prayers are with your department and family.

We thank you for your service, rest in peace.

Session 61
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

October 4, 2016

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department

October 3, 2016

Rest in peace Sgt Winters. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

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

October 2, 2016

RIP Sir. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now.

Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)

October 1, 2016

"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 © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

September 30, 2016

R.I.P. BROTHER Winters!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

September 29, 2016

Rest in Peace, Sir. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Ulster County, NY. May your family and fellow deputies be comforted by the Lord during this very difficult time

K. Shipp, Special Agent
Dept. of VA-OIG CID

September 29, 2016

Rest in Peace, Sergeant Kerry Winters. 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

September 29, 2016