Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Kirk, you spent 31 years of dedicated service, and now, our Lord has called you back to bestow on you His abundant appreciation of that work. He will grant you peace, he will provide comfort and consolation to those you've left behind, and He will immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Thank you for your service.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

May 4, 2018

Members of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police understand this pain. Our staff asks that everyone offer condolences and share this link. The Morelli, Joering and our Police families received love and support from all over the world when Tony and Eric were killed in the line of duty. That provided strength during that tragic time.

We ask that everyone send that same level of love and support to the immediate family of Master Deputy James Lester Kirk, Jr. and the extended law enforcement family of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina.


End of Watch Tuesday, April 24, 2018.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your memory.


I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."
#WestervilleStrong

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

May 4, 2018

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

May 4, 2018

Final Salute Master Deputy Kirk. 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

May 4, 2018

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

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

May 4, 2018

God bless Deputy Kirk's family, friends and coworkers and give them strength and peace to get through their grief and pain. R.I.P Sir!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

May 4, 2018

Rest In Peace...

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 3, 2018

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

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

May 3, 2018

IMAGINE HEAVEN…

Deepest condolences to Family, Department and Friends. Visit the web site ImagineHeaven.net for a glimpse of the Glorious Reunions awaiting. My Family Doctor, Heart Doctor and Pastor all feel many NDE visions are fully valid. All law enforcement men and women should indeed qualify as "Foxhole Christians" with their duty dangers. As Ray Comfort at LivingWater.com says "Passing is the doormat they wipe their feet on before entering Heaven.” It is our belief they will hear from the Lord Himself. “Do not fear. for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:12).

Joe Lanier (a former Asst. Chief of Jasper, Texas PD)

May 3, 2018

Kirk Family and Friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Master Deputy James Lester Kirk, Jr. thank you for your Service to your Communities and to your Departments. Most of all Thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of duty while training to save others.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

May 3, 2018

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle Jr
Civilian

May 3, 2018

God Speed to you Deputy Kirk. May our heavenly father watch over your wife and children, and surround them with his heavenly angels to give comfort and care over you leaving to soon. Thank you for your service and many prayers to your family, department and friends.....Always in our hearts never forgotten.

Susan Johnson
Retired Police Dispatcher CA & WA states

May 3, 2018

At ease easy my Brother service well done......

LT. Gary P. Morton Sr.
Retired LPD/ULPD

May 3, 2018

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

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

May 3, 2018

My prayer is for God to comfort your family and fellow officers.

Cpl. Eric Jones Sr.
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

May 3, 2018

R I P Brother

Ret, Officer Herbie Buck
NYSDOCS

May 3, 2018

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

May 3, 2018

Prayers of comfort to your family and Rest in Peace, My Brother!

Cpl. L. Aviles
Columbus Police Department, Columbus, Ga

May 3, 2018

"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 3, 2018

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the LCSO during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

May 3, 2018

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD

May 3, 2018

Brother, this is one of the biggest threats we face. God Bless you for your service and dedication; God bless those you have left behind (who will no doubt keep you alive and well within their hearts and minds) and God Bless all those who served and trained with you as they deal with this tragedy.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

May 3, 2018

RIP Deputy James Kirk. Thank you for being a great friend and outstanding example for our young people. We will all miss your friendship, Deducation and your sense of humor!

Linda Gandy
Friend

May 3, 2018

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

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

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

May 3, 2018

James Kirk was a fine man and great law enforcement officer. His influence on many people will continue for many years to come. When I was a reporter at The Lancaster News, then Detective Kirk was always friendly and helpful. He was the epitome of a professional law enforcement officer

Deputy Ken Bell
Sumter County (SC) Sheriff's Office, public information officer

May 3, 2018