Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Sergeant Swanson!
You will not be forgotten!

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

May 26, 2018

You taught me so much about the job. To be honest I'm surprised you didn't have an attack when you were training me as a rookie. You were always patient with every new officer, but always held us to a high standard. I couldn't ask for a better Sergeant or a better friend. I will miss you on every stop and every call. Love you brother, till we meet again.

Patrolman Robert Tincher
Shelley Police Department

May 25, 2018

Sgt Swanson, may you rest in peace our brother. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt Richard Eckert
Town of Chester Police Department

May 25, 2018

RIP!!

Stephen Bruet PPO
NCDPS

May 25, 2018

My deepest condolences to the entire family of Sergeant Kent Swanson. May his soul rest in heaven, and may God bless his family.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, RETIRED.
New York State Police

May 25, 2018

My condolences to your family and work family and friends . It is very sad but I’m now glad we all can see the sacrifices law enforcement make and their families as well. Sincerely Marchelle Hernandez and former name (C/O Hernandez)

Sgt Howell Burchfield - San Quentin A Sgt that always told me I was doing a good job. He I believe had Officer ask me to go through fire training Sch

May 25, 2018

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Shelley Beach Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 25, 2018

Rest easy my Brother.

Retired 29years. Ron Buchholz
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office NM.

May 25, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

May 24, 2018

Rest in peace Sgt Swanson, 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

May 24, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are for your families at this time of sadness and grief, Thank you for your loved one's willing sacrifice to protect our family and community. Their service will not be forgotten, but remembered as heroes Nothing will take away the loss and pain but time and the Saviors healing power. Know that you will see them again. With much love, George Smith and Family

Police Chaplain
Mountain View Colorado Police Department

May 24, 2018

Rest in peace Sergeant Swanson!
You will not be forgotten!

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

May 24, 2018

Avenue of Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Officer Jim Weaver (#11452)
Los Angeles Police Department

May 24, 2018

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

Thank you for your lifetime of loyal, dedicated and selfless service to your community. You will live on in the hearts of all who love you. May you watch over us all as you patrol from Heaven. You will be missed.

God bless you and keep you HERO.. RIP

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

May 24, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 24, 2018

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Javier Cornejo, Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee WI

May 24, 2018

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

May 24, 2018

I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Sergeant Kent Swanson. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him into his loving arms. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and peers.

TW Martinez, Retired
State of New Mexico/JJS and FOP member

May 24, 2018

My thought and prayers go out to the family of officer Swanson, and the members of the Shelley Police Department. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing 2nd Timothy 4:7-8

C/O Jared Blake
Lisbon Police Department, Lisbon Maine

May 24, 2018

Rest in Peace Sergeant Swanson. Thank you for your service.
My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

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

May 24, 2018

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

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

May 24, 2018

Thank for serving your community. You will never be forgotten.

Sgt (ret.) Thomas McCarthy
NYPD

May 24, 2018

May you Rest In Peace my brother. Happy are the peace makers for they shall be call Children of God.

Retired Chief of Police
Ovilla Police Department

May 24, 2018

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief (retired) Jim Allen
Mobile County Alabama Child Support Enforcement

May 24, 2018

A Prayer for Sergeant Kent Swanson:

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, Sergeant Kent Swanson, of the Shelley, Idaho 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 the 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 Sergeant Kent Swanson 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, Sergeant Kent Swanson. Rest easy, our Brother-in-Blue, you are now in the hands of the Lord God.

Pastor Steven Robert Closs, MSBS
Licensed & Ordained Independent Christian Minister
The Steven R. Closs Ministries
www.stevenrclossministries.com
Merrimack, NH 03054

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, MSBS
Merrimack, NH Police Department

May 24, 2018