Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Final Salute Deputy Zirkle. 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

March 22, 2018

REST-IN-PEACE My Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

March 22, 2018

On behalf of Point 27, I would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle . Please know we are eternally grateful for Ryan’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Morton, Point 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Marin County Sheriff, for Ryan’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Zirkle's fiancée, parents, and two brothers.

Point 27 is a Non-Profit Organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Sincerely,


David Dodd
Colonel, US Army Retired
Director, Point 27

David Dodd, Colonel US Army Retired
US Army Retired and Point 27

March 21, 2018

On behalf of Point 27, I would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle . Please know we are eternally grateful for Ryan’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Officer Morton, Point 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Marin County Sheriff, for Ryan’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Zirkle's fiancée, parents, and two brothers.

Point 27 is a Non-Profit Organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Sincerely,


David Dodd
Colonel, US Army Retired
Director, Point 27

David Dodd, Colonel US Army Retired
US Army Retired and Point 27

March 21, 2018

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

March 21, 2018

Rest in Peace Deputy Zirkle. We have it from here brother. You died a hero!

Marvin Giddens, Patrol Deputy
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Georgia

March 21, 2018

Sorry for your loss does anyone know if his father's name is Mark and if he served in the Air Force is was stationed with him in the 90's at Vandenberg....

Sgt David Tingle
Edison Police NJ

March 21, 2018

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Zirkle. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Marin County Sheriff's Office.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

March 21, 2018

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May the happy times together bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle.

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004

March 20, 2018

My sincerest condolences for the tragic loss of Deputy Zirkle. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.

Rest easy brother.

P.O. (Ret) Donald Current
NBYCTPD/NYPD

March 20, 2018

Rest In Peace brother, you will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff P. Saenz
Alameda County Sheriffs Office

March 20, 2018

Sending my sincere thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and department of our fallen HERO. I am so very sorry for your loss.
May God give you all comfort and strength during this difficult time.

Thank you for your dedicated, loyal and selfless service to your community. May God bless you and keep you HERO.
RIP.... Gone but NEVER Forgotten..... HERO's live forever.

Gina Miller, Washington State Patrol
Surviving Fiance WSP Trooper Tony V. Radulescu EOW 2-23-2012

March 20, 2018

Zirkle family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing.Sheriff Zirkle thank you for your service to your community and for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

March 19, 2018

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER (RETIRED)
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

March 19, 2018

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Department.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

March 19, 2018

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 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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 19, 2018

God bless you, sir. Rest easy now, we will take it from here.

Officer George Neher
Shandaken Police Department

March 19, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

March 19, 2018

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Ryan Zirkle in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

March 19, 2018

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police Department

March 19, 2018

May God wrap his warming hands around the grieving friends and family of this Peacemaker, Sheepdog & Eternal Hero.

Det. Rene Swanson
Henry County Police Department

March 19, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Investigator Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx

March 19, 2018

My condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle. 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

March 19, 2018

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

March 18, 2018

My sincere condolence to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle on his tragic death. May our Lord give them comfort and strength during this trying times. Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle and thank you for your service.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis R Otero
Department Of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protection

March 18, 2018