Ulster County Sheriff's Office, New York
End of Watch Thursday, September 22, 2016
Reflections for Sergeant Kerry Joseph Winters, Sr.
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
Retired Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County, Idaho Sheriffs Office
September 24, 2016
Thank you for your service. RIP Brother
Retired # 8046
Des Moines Police
September 24, 2016
As a former deputy with Ulster County, and a retired officer, any officer who passes is a brother or sister of mine. My condolences to his family. I echo the sentiments of Chaplain Gysel, and pray that the grace of God surrounds his family, and all the deputies with the Ulster Co. S. O.
CHRISTOPHER JONES, MPO, ret.
Gaffney SC, PD
September 24, 2016
Rest in Peace Sgt. Winters. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Winters Family and the Ulster County Shreiff's Department.
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit
September 24, 2016
LORD bless the family and friends of Sergeant Kerry Winters. May they have strength and courage to face the days ahead...
Dr. Harold & Madeline Altman
Survivor of Deputy Sheriff Harold M. Altman, EOW 2007
September 24, 2016
God Speed Brother....your service is greatly appreciated
CSI Christopher McManus #507 Fairmont
Fairmont P.D.
September 24, 2016
Rest in peace brother.
Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx
September 24, 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 Sgt Winters during this time of tragic and sudden loss.
Sr Patrolman Donnie Meaders (RET)
Wewoka (OK Police Department
September 24, 2016
Rest in peace.
Sgt. Jim Russo
September 24, 2016
A Prayer for Sergeant Kerry Winters:
Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Sergeant Kerry Winters, of the Ulster County, New York Sheriff's Department was taken from us suddenly and violently in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. Heavenly Father, as we mourn the death of our Brother-in-Blue, Sergeant Kerry Winters, show us the immense power of your goodness and strengthen our belief that he has entered into Your presence. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs." [Matthew 5:3-10 NLT]
"There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." [John 15:13 NLT]
"Well done, my good and faithful servant." [Matthew: 25:21 NLT]
Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOICM, LOICC, MNACM
Merrimack Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department
September 23, 2016
RIP Sergeant Kerry Winters. My sincere condolences go to his family and friends.
Howard Parmelee
September 23, 2016
We are so saddened to learn of the passing of Sergeant Winters. May the grace of God and the peace that passes all understanding. surround his family, friends, co workers and all who loved him all who grieve his passing.
Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County Michigan Sheriff's Office
September 23, 2016
Thank you for your service Sgt. Winters. Rest in Peace, may God's healing love surround your family at home and on the force.
Karen Perrucci
Sister of fallen LEO Gary D. Pagano
September 23, 2016
Sergeant Winters, your service to the citizens of Ulster County cannot be forgotten. The Brotherhood/Sisterhood that is law enforcement will not forget. You may slip our minds from time to time due to how many there are to remember, but you will forever be honored here, in DC and in the hearts and minds of all who know and love you best. As they keep you in their hearts and minds forever, you will never be truly gone.
God Bless you, Brother and may you forever Rest in Peace.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.
September 23, 2016
Rest in Peace Sgt. Winters. My condolences to the Winters Family and Ulster County Sheriff's Department.
ECO Keith R. Levawnay
NY Department of Environmental Conservation Div. of Law Enforcement
September 23, 2016
My prayers go out to the family of Kerry Winters. Also prayers for the Ulster County Sheriff Office as they mourn the loss of a brother. May God Bless. RIP Sergeant Winters.
Stephen M Boyd
Friend
September 23, 2016
Rest in peace Sergeant Winters!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
September 23, 2016
Sgt Winters, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.
Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Dept
September 23, 2016
May the Holy Chief surround the Winters family, all of the Ulster County Sheriff's Office with His grace, peace and carry them all through the next several difficult days and weeks ahead. God bless, God speed, Peace.
Daniel McGuire, President
CISM Perspectives, Inc.
September 23, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to your family, friends, and brothers and sisters in blue. May you rest in the arms of our Lord. You served your community for 31 years. You are a HERO. God Bless You, Sir. Rest in Peace.
Lt. Brenda Campbell, Retired
Phoenix Police Department
September 23, 2016
Rest in Peace Sgt. Winters. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Winters Family and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Wayne, NJ
September 23, 2016
Rest in peace, brother. We're holding your family in our prayers.
Capt. Alex Gardner
Oregon State Police
September 23, 2016
Sincerst regards for a fallen corrections brother. We got the watch
from here. God bless and be with Sgt. Winters, his family, and all who
work with him. Rest in peace brother.
Corrections Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- ACF
September 23, 2016
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and department. I am so very sorry for the loss of your hero. May God help you to find comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Sgt. Winters, thank you for your dedicated, loyal and selfless service to your community. You will never be forgotten. RIP
Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012
September 23, 2016
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
Sergeant E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol
September 23, 2016
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