Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A Prayer for Patrolman Kevin F. Crossley:

Lord God, I boldly and humbly come before Your throne in sincere faithful and fervent prayer as we remember in this moment our Brother-in-Blue, Patrolman Kevin F. Crossley, of the Whitesboro, New York Police Department, who sacrificed his life in the Line-of-Duty. We recall with gratitude and respect all that he stood for in this life. Help us to live in the companionship of his spirit. May we be kind to the family, friends, and colleagues he loved; devoted to the community and state in which he served; and loyal to the causes which he championed in law enforcement. For Scripture says: God blesses those who work for peace for they will be called the children of God ; there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends; I [Jesus] assure you, today you will be with me in Paradise, and; God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Thus, in our life, may Patrolman Kevin F. Crossley live on, to our great comfort, to the betterment of Your creation, and to the furthering of Your most Holy Will. Amen

We have your patrol from here, Patrolman Kevin F. Crossley. Rest easy, our Brother-in-Blue, you are now in the hands of the Lord God.

Pastor Steven Robert Closs, M.S.B.S.
Pastor/Chaplain for the Merrimack Police Department
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”
Merrimack, NH 03054

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, M.S.B.S.
Merrimack, NH Police Department

April 13, 2018

May the family's fond memories help them through this difficult time.

Terry L. Vice
Patrol Officer (1979-1984)
Greeley PD
Colorado

April 13, 2018

Officer Crossley thank you for your service to your community and your department.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

April 13, 2018

Thanks for your service brother. Rest in peace.

LIEUTENANT JOHN MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE CONSERVATION WARDEN

April 12, 2018

Thanks for your service brother. Rest in peace.

LIEUTENANT JOHN MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE CONSERVATION WARDEN

April 12, 2018

RIP, Patrolman Crossley. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

April 12, 2018

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute!

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

April 12, 2018

Officer Crossley, what a tragic and horrific way for the person who killed you to learn a lesson. We mourn your passing and pray for those who know and love you best.

God Bless and may your rest be eternally peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

April 12, 2018

Thank you for your service, rest easy.

SSgt Raymond Nouhra
United States Air Force Security Forces

April 12, 2018

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."

Trooper T. Ballard
Maryland State Police

April 12, 2018

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J. Corasaniti II,Retired Fire Lt.
Baltimore City Fire Department

April 12, 2018

R.I.P. BROTHER Crossley!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

April 12, 2018

REST-IN-PEACE My Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

April 12, 2018

Rest in Peace brother

Police Officer Ahmed Danso-Faried
White Plains Police Department

April 12, 2018

Final Salute Officer Crossley. 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

April 12, 2018

May God bless your family and strengthen them during this very difficult time. RIP Brother.

First Class Deputy & Antoine Thomas
Wake County Sheriff’s Office

April 12, 2018

The silence, now, is deafening
where once his laughter fell.

The beat is empty of the one
who knew its streets so well.

The squad room has a vacancy
no one else can occupy.

And so we stand, salute and grieve
again we say 'good-bye'.

Bruce Waldo Sgt. ret.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

April 12, 2018

Bing, you were taken from this earth way before your time. I’ll miss our chats, visits to Franco’s and Pizza Boys, and your ridiculously contagious smile and laugh. One of my final meals in Metro before my transfer was spent with you and I will never forget it. You have a lot of people missing you right now, but rest easy. We have the watch.

Deputy Frank McCully
Madison County, NY Sheriff’s Office (Former Officer with Whitestown)

April 12, 2018

TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES OF WHITESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT, PATROLMAN KEVIN F. CROSSLEY I.D. # 5988.

My heart is filled with great sadness at learning of the lost of your loved one and fellow Police Officer.
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?
PATROLMAN CROSSLEY
You did not die in vain.
You sacrificed your life in the service to the citizens in the City of Whitesboro in the State of New York 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 as 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
Officer Crossley status.......................Officer Crossley status.......................Officer Crossley status............................... Attention All Units..................................Whitesboro Police Department, Patrolman Kevin F. Crossley I.D. #5988 having served the citizens in the City of Whitesboro in the State of New York 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

April 12, 2018

Thank you for your service.
May the Lord comfort your family, friends and co-workers at this most difficult time.
Rest in peace.

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

April 12, 2018

Rest in peace, Patrolman Crossley. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

April 12, 2018

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

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

April 12, 2018

Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.

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

April 12, 2018

Rest In Peace my Brother

Lieutenant Shannon Yates
University of Southern Mississippi Police Dept

April 12, 2018

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

April 12, 2018