Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace young brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy Zirkle during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Okfuskee County (OK) S.O.

March 16, 2018

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF MARIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, DEPUTY SHERIFF RYAN ZIRKLE.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Deputy Sheriff.
We in the law enforcement community are a family, although our uniforms may be a different style and vary in color, a badge, shield or star may be pinned upon our chest. Our areas of enforcement may vary but our goals are the same, to Serve and Protect our communities.
We consist of many different agencies from across the nation, for we are: Municipal Police Officers, Sheriff’s Deputies, State Police Investigators, State Highway Patrol Troopers, Conservation Police Officers, College Campus Police Officers, Correctional Officers and Federal Agents just to name a few.
We patrol small towns, large cities, college campuses, county roads, state highways, state prisons, county jails, state parks and the United States Borders.
Whether active duty or retired, we are one family, a LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY, the thin blue line of protectors, brothers and sisters bonded together by HONOR, SERVICE and PRIDE.
Daily we honor our fallen brothers and sisters never forgetting their sacrifice and the sacrifices of their families.
Daily our position is clear that we will Serve and Protect our communities without faltering and with no hesitation.
Daily we show pride in our chosen profession LAW ENFORCEMENT, for we willingly walk the line of good over evil facing the unknown with courage keeping our trust and our faith in GOD.
We know that evil roam these streets and at any moment in the course of performing our duties the ultimate sacrifice might be required of us in the service to our community, for LAW ENFORCEMENT is not a job but a calling and only a few will make the decision to commit to that calling to serve for some will give all that they have.
ALL LIVES MATTER - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHOULD BE RESPECTED - If we don’t respond to that call for help, or investigate that suspicious subject(s), or stop for that stranded motorist, or rush to that call of shots fired then who will?
DEPUTY ZIRKLE
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens of Marin County in the State of California with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION.
I’m proud to have worn the uniform of a law enforcement officer like you did.
I’m proud to have pinned the badge upon my chest like you did.
I’m proud to have Served and Protected my community as you did.
I’m proud to call you my BROTHER!
I commend you my fallen brother for making the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of your duty.
For you left us doing what you chose to do.
Performing a job you were trained to do.
Upholding the oath you swore to do.
Most importantly doing what you loved to do................... Serving and Protecting your community with Honor and Pride making a better and safer place for us all.
FOR THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT, “LIFE HAS A FLAVOR THE PROTECTED WILL NEVER KNOW’.
FINAL CALL
Deputy Zirkle status.......................Deputy Zirkle status.......................Deputy Zirkle status.........................Attention
All Units.......................Marin County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle having served the citizens of Marin County in the State of California with HONOR, PRIDE and DISTINCTION is now 10-42.
Rest In Peace my fallen BROTHER, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!

Senior Master Investigator Cardell L. Dobbins #188 (Ret.)
Illinois Secretary of State Department of Police District 01, Region 01

March 16, 2018

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

March 16, 2018

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

March 16, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss.

Jacqueline Rebel
Arizona Department of Public Safety

March 16, 2018

Ryan’s smile and positive demeanor will never be forgotten. Brother, your gone too soon but rest easy, we will take it from here

Deputy sheriff Tom McCloskey
MCSO

March 16, 2018

Rest in peace Deputy Zirkle, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY F ZECH OFC (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

March 16, 2018

RIP, prayers for the family.

Sgt. RON Cromer
Martin Co. Sheriff, FL

March 16, 2018

Rest in peace Sheriff Zirkle!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

March 16, 2018

May God welcome you with open arms.

Sgt. David Osborne Jr
Tennessee Highway Patrol

March 16, 2018

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle, friends, Sheriff Robert T. Doyle and the
Marin County Sheriff's Office.
You are lifted up in thought and prayers. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding now and always through Christ Jesus. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Police Department, NC

March 16, 2018

Another "Brother " lost, another home shattered, a department, family wife kids, broken.

No words can change this, no amount of time can erase today.

Let our memories be of honor, valor courage.

Until we meet again Brother, we have your watch.

A Brother
Thin Blue Line

March 16, 2018

Heaven has another Angel at the gate. May his Friends and Family know we grieve with you .

MARK FARRELL
LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY

March 16, 2018

Rest now my Brother. We have it from here.

Cpl(R) J. Scott McCauley, Maryland State
Maryland State Police

March 16, 2018

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons & Paroles

March 16, 2018

R.I.P HERO

BRIAN MOLYNEAUX civilian
citizen

March 16, 2018

When I think of Ryan I remember Goal, Touchdown, Homerun, Grandslam, always so humble, kind and respectful a beautiful soul with his smile that would light up a room.

Elisa Bryant
Friend

March 16, 2018

Rest, brother.

PFC Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 16, 2018

God Speed, Brother.

Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ

March 16, 2018

Rest in peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

LT. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD

March 16, 2018

God's Grace and Mercy. Rest In Peace, Brother.

SERGEANT Jay Bove
Maricopa County S.O. / Retired

March 16, 2018

Thank you Deputy Zirkle for your dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of California. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

March 16, 2018

 
Every morning I go to my knees.  During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm.  They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil.  If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain.  Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf.   Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over six years.  I pray that Ryan's life and death will bring glory to His name.

Trust those prayers.  God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain. 

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

March 16, 2018

I might not be an officer yet and I may not have know you personally but, I strive to build my self and become an officer like you and your brothers who have fallen. Rest in peace

Cadet Jake Cain
ECPD

March 16, 2018

RIP Brother

Officer John Hefley
Milwaukee PD

March 16, 2018