Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at this time.

Mother of a Fallen Deputy. Lorraine Bon

October 20, 2016

Rest in peace deputy Hopkins. My sincere condolences to your family into your department Godspeed as you know patrol the streets of gold Your service will not be forgotten

Officer Terry F Zech Retired
Veteran affairs police department

October 20, 2016

Godspeed Officer Hopkins. RIP Sir and thank you for your service.

Denise
A cops daughter

October 20, 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

October 20, 2016

RIP Brother

Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas

October 20, 2016

Jack Hopkins will never read this, but his relatives may well see this: We are indebted to Officer Hopkins for his selfless service to his community. I hope the citizens of Modoc County will remember this event with a mixture of solemnity and pride for an officer who merits the phrase "Well done, Sir, enter your rest."

Stan Jefferson
citizen

October 20, 2016

Rest in peace my friend. Prayers go out to your family,friends and co-workers.
Thank you for your service.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

October 20, 2016

RIP brother! You can finally rest and be assured that there are thousands of your brothers, sisters and K-9's to pick up the torch you have passed. Blue Lives Matter! Please watch over us all and know you'll always be considered a co-worker, friend and brother!!!

Deputy William Gibbons
SBSD W Town of Apple Valley PD

October 20, 2016

My thoughts are with you, your family, and members of your department. Rest in Peace my brother.

N.Y.P.D. Lt. Ray Flores (Ret.)

October 20, 2016

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Modoc County Sheriff's Office. Our country is much less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

October 20, 2016

Rest in peace Brother. Prayers and condolences for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police, Va.

October 20, 2016

God Bless and watch over the family and fellow officers who try to make a difference. I have know friends who were officers and civilian friends shot by the dregs of our country . And I have no pity or sorrow for anything that happens to them. This officer in my book is a HERO for defending us from these people. We all lose something important to our country when officers such as this are murdered by this kind of scum. I pray they never see the light of day again. No Parole For Cop Killers Ever!!!
This makes me so angry and I wish our Governments National and State would pass laws making it so severe a punishment for the murders that they would think twice. I extend my deepest heartfelt sorrow for your loss. We all feel the loss. God be with you.

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.

October 20, 2016

It breaks my heart every time another guardian is killed in the line of duty. RIP Deputy Jack. I find strength in knowing that you are now an angel and thankfully there are others protectors who will carry on from here, keeping your memory alive. Thank you for all you have done and may G_d bless the Modoc County Sheriff and his deputies during this difficult time. My prayers go out to you all and especially the family of this brave and honorable Deputy Sheriff, Jack Hopkins.

Lt. GJG (Retired - Reserve)
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

October 20, 2016

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

October 20, 2016

May God Bless him and hold him close. May God comfort and Bless Deputy Hopkins family, loved ones and co-workers. Rest my Brother, Your Watch has ended.

Captain (ret)
Flint Police Dept., Flint, MI

October 20, 2016

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. RIP Hero and thank you. NF!

citizen

October 20, 2016

"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 Wyoming Police Department

October 20, 2016

Rest in Peace Deputy Hopkins. My condolences to you family and the Modoc County Sheriff's Department.

ECO Keith R. Levanway
NY Department of Environmental Conservation Div. of Law Enforcement

October 20, 2016

We pray for the loss of another brother. We pray fpr his family, and his Modac County family. Not only does California and Modac County feel the pain and loss, but the entire nation mourns his loss. He is a hero and takes his place among other heros. RIP brother.

Retired Shawn Tyrrell

October 20, 2016

Rest in peace and may God comfort your loved ones

Shannon Payton COI
Missouri Department of Corrections

October 20, 2016

Officer Jack Hopkins thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Condolences to his family and friends as well as the community he served.

Civilian Dee Beltz
Civilian

October 20, 2016

RIP, Deputy Hopkins. Thank you for your service.

Special Agent C.R. HINDMAN
UPPD

October 20, 2016

A Prayer for Deputy Sheriff Jack Hopkins:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Deputy Sheriff Jack Hopkins, of the Modoc County, California Sheriff’s Office, 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, Deputy Sheriff Jack Hopkins, 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]

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should." [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

"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
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

October 20, 2016

"Blessed are the peace keepers", and I thank Deputy Hopkins for answering His call. My prayers go out to comfort Deputy Hopkins family, friends and your department. I thank Deputy Hopkins for his dedication and service-rest in peace sir.

Capt. Clyde B. Moore-retired
DeKalb County Police Department, Decatur, Georgia

October 20, 2016

Rest in peace Brother Jack.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

October 20, 2016