Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest In Peace Brother, Thank you for your service.

Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines, Iowa Police Department

May 10, 2017

Rest In Peace...

Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 10, 2017

Jon, I was just talking about you at the drive track a week or two ago. You were a great guy, always smiling. I will always remember you from our time at the academy and when you came to visit. You will be missed. Mark and Karen McKie

Lt. Mark McKie
Berrien County Sheriff's Dept.

May 10, 2017

Thank you Officer Ginka for your service to the community. Prayers to your family during this difficult time.

Deputy Sheriff Daniel Hess
Muskegon County Sheriff's Office

May 10, 2017

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. Ron Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff's Office

May 10, 2017

RIP brother, you will never be forgotten.

Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept.

May 10, 2017

RIP my brother.!!

Officer Richard Rossetti
Chelsea Police Department

May 10, 2017

R.I.P. BROTHER Ginka!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

May 10, 2017

A Prayer for Police Officer Jonathan Ginka:

Lord God, you are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Jonathan Ginka, of the Norton Shores, Michigan Police Department, was taken from us 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, Police Officer Jonathan Ginka, 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.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9 ESV

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, BSBS, LOICM, LOICC, MNACM, MFCPO
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”
Prayer Warrior: “I fight on my knees!”

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

May 10, 2017

My condolences and prayers to the family Of Officer Ginka and to the member of the Norton Shores Police Dept. Rest in Peace Officer Ginka, God Bless you.

Retired Leiut. Armen L. Hagopian (Polic
Highland Park Mi, Dept. Of Public Safety

May 10, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 who’s 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 © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

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

May 10, 2017

Thank you for your service sir and god bless you and your family.

Chief Chris Edmonds
Pikeville Police Dept

May 10, 2017

My sincerest condolences to friends, families, and co-workers during this difficult time. "Rest in Peace Brother. We've got it from here."

Nancy A. Richards
Aux. LEO (ret) Michigan

May 10, 2017

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

May 10, 2017

Many prayers for Officer Ginka's family and his department. May you feel God's peace during this time and always.

Lynne Crooks, Chaplain (Ret.)
Aurora Colorado Police Department

May 10, 2017

Thank you for your service and ultimate sacrifice. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all!

Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office

May 10, 2017

A hero is never forgotten and so it shall be.
Condolences and prayers this day for family, friends and co-workers.
Rest in Peace.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

May 10, 2017

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

May 10, 2017

RIP Brother

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

May 10, 2017

Rest In Peace Officer Ginka

Officer James Friedman (Retired)
Naval Weapons Station Charleston, SC

May 10, 2017

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 10, 2017

Rest in Peace Officer Ginka. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, co-workers, and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

May 10, 2017

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

May 10, 2017

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Officer Ginka for your 10 years of service and dedication to your community.

Detective Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

May 10, 2017

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

Career Officer (Retired) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

May 10, 2017