North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, October 12, 2017
Reflections for Correction Enterprises Manager Veronica Skinner Darden
Rest in peace sister....you will be missed. Never forget.
Detective (Retired) Claudette Kosinski
Hartford Police Department
October 19, 2017
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and department of our fallen HERO. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Officer Darden, thank you for your dedicated, loyal and selfless service to your community. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. You will live on in the hearts of all who love you.
God Bless you HERO and RIP.
Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012
October 18, 2017
R.I.P. SISTER Darden!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
October 18, 2017
God, filled with mercy, dwelling in the heavens' heights,
bring proper rest beneath the wings of your Lord,
amid the ranks of the holy and the pure,
illuminating like the brilliance of the skies the soul of Veronica Darden who went to her eternal place of rest.
May You who are the source of mercy shelter her beneath Your wings eternally,
and bind her soul among the living, that she may rest in peace. And let us say: Amen.
Bill Mann
Civilian Supporter
South Pasadena, CA
October 17, 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
October 17, 2017
I am greatly grieved by the passing of this officer
Gary Moore Lieutenant
Canton,Ohio Police Department
October 17, 2017
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Corrections Enterprises Manager, Veronica Darden, in the line of duty. A Corrections Enterprise Manager position is a very dangerous job and the men and women who perform this duty are very important on what they do. Corrections Enterprise Manger Daren, with her bravery and courage to protect and serve her community has not gone unnoticed.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
October 17, 2017
Rest In Peace.
Det. Andreoli-Retired
NYPD
October 16, 2017
"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 Police Department
October 16, 2017
RIP Ma’am. May God be with your Family and loved ones. Rest easy now. Protect from above.
Officer Steven Austin
Lawrence TWP P.D. (NJ)
October 16, 2017
Rest in peace sister. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police
October 16, 2017
RIP Officer Darden. Thank you for your service. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. You're corrections family will continue the watch.
Bureau Chief of Training Dave Garcia
Montana Department of Corrections
October 16, 2017
Rest in peace Sister Veronica.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant Police Department
Nahant, MA
October 16, 2017
My condolences to the family and friends of Correctional Enterprises Manager Veronica Darden. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again.
Cpl. William Stanback (Retired)
Pennsylvania State Police
October 16, 2017
Rest in peace sister, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Correction Manager Darden during this time of tragic and senseless loss.
Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) S.O.
October 16, 2017
May your memories left behind be a comfort to those who are left to cherish them. Your service was greatly appreciated. May rest in the arms of the Master. R.I.H
correctional sgt.
ncdps
October 16, 2017
Rest with God Officer Darden. Your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit
October 16, 2017
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Correction Enterprises Manager Veronica Darden during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Correction Enterprises Manager Veronica Darden.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig row 2/16/2004
October 15, 2017
Wow what a hero Darden Family and Friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. CO Darden thank you for your service and your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty.
Res.Sgt. Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept,Ohio
October 15, 2017
Rest in Peace Correction Enterprises Manager Veronica Darden.
CBP Officer(retired), Luis R. Otero
DHS/Bureau of Customs & Border Protection
October 15, 2017
And the bleeding hearts want to shorten or stop solitary confinement.Their story would change if this had happened to a friend or family member.Once they find the ones responsible for these staff members lives,they should execute them fast.
C/O E.W.Howerton Jr.
Bland Correctional Center (retired)
October 15, 2017
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
October 15, 2017
Final Salute Correction Manager Darden, thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.
Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept
October 15, 2017
This is beyond tragic and heart breaking. I am so very sorry to hear of this. Thank you Manager Darden for your years of service not only to the people of North Carolina but to the entire country. You will forever be remembered as a hero.
Sergeant B. Wolgast
Florida Department of Corrections
October 14, 2017
HOPE YOU CAN REST IN PEACE AND I HOPE GOD WAS IN YOUR LIFE.
(RETIRED)MR. PARHAM
GEORGIA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
October 14, 2017
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