Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Saturday, June 16, 2018
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Theresa Sue King
Rest in peace officer, you will not be forgotten.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Patrolman James Murray
Chicago Police Department (Retired)
June 17, 2018
My prayers are with the families in this hard times.
Petty Officer Secon Class
German Navy
June 17, 2018
"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."
Author Unknown
E.C. Proft Chief Deputy (retired)
ICSO
June 17, 2018
God Speed, Sister.
Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ
June 17, 2018
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Fallen Deputies Teresa King and Patrick Rohrer. Please know we are eternally grateful for their service and ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Deputies King and Rohrer, 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 Wyandotte County Sheriff for his department. 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 both Deputies’ Families.
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.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27
Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department Retired
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27
Jerry M. Rhodes
Dallas Police Department (Retired)
June 17, 2018
Dear Family, friends and colleagues of Deputy King, please accept my deepest condolences for this tragic loss. Deputy King, Thank You for your service and sacrifice! You are a forever HERO! God Bless You All!
- Allie Supporter of Law Enforcement
Wife of Corrections Deputy
June 17, 2018
Rest in peace my sister. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office.
James J. Scanlon (Retired CPD)
North American SWAT Training Assoc
June 17, 2018
To the family of Deputy Sheriff Theresa King, friends, Sheriff Donald Ash and the
Wyandotte 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 through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service. John 15:12-13 / Matthew 5:9.
Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry / O'Berry Hospital Police Department, NC
June 17, 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 Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
June 17, 2018
RIP, Deputy King. Praying for you and your loved ones.
Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY
June 17, 2018
Avenue of the 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
LAPD
June 17, 2018
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
June 17, 2018
Speaking for all here at our facility in Arizona, our hearts go out to the families of Officers
Rohrer and King. Our prayers for peace and strength in your time of tragedy are with you also. Thank you for sharing your loved ones for the well being and safety of the rest of us. May they rest in peace and may you each continue in following their examples of service and sacrifice. God bless you all!
Chaplain Randy Elliott
Yavapai County Detention Services
June 17, 2018
Prayers for the family, friends and fellow officers.
Thank you for your service.
Rest in Peace.
Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police
June 17, 2018
May God deliver justice.
Melissa Jeter
Citizen
June 17, 2018
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Deputy King and to the Brothers and Sisters of the Wyandotte County Sheriff Office, Kansas.May God give strength and courage to on her memory with deep Love.
Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red RoseLodge FOP#16Lancaster Co. Pa.
June 17, 2018
God bless you Deputy King, your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten, rest in peace as God cradles you in his glory. God Bless your family and your collegues.
NJD
PA Police Officer/State Inv Ret
June 17, 2018
May god bless you both. And your families also. Your set is appreciated
Retired Chief of Police Johnny McCurry
West Point Ga P.D.
June 17, 2018
Rest easy Sister. We have the watch from here.
Deputy Daniel McMurray
Allen County Sheriff’s Office
June 17, 2018
Rest in peace Sister Theresa.
Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant Police Department
Nahant, MA
June 17, 2018
You've done your part my Dear Sister, thank you for your service and for keeping those animals off the streets for the past 13 years. May our Dear God of all comforts grant your family, friends and colleagues the comfort beyond what is normal to bear this untimely departure as He grants you real peace from this ungrateful world.
Lieutenant G. Ekeke
Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
June 17, 2018
Rest in peace sister, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service, you will be missed. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Deputy King during this time of tragic and senseless loss.
Deputy Donnie Meaders
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Office
June 17, 2018
On behalf of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences. R.I.P. Deputy King, may God bless you and keep you. May God comfort your family and all our brothers and sisters with the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office during this difficult time. May God wrap you in his loving arms and grant your family and friends strength, comfort and peace. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers my sister and please know that you and your service will never be forgotten. " Fidelis Ad Mortem " my sister, we have the watch from here.
Corporal James E. Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.
June 17, 2018
"The Final Inspection"
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."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming
June 17, 2018
Extremely sad, may God bless her family, and may Theresa's soul rest in heaven. My condolences to the entire Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, and to the entire family of Deputy Sheriff Theresa King.
First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb, Retired.
New York State Police
June 17, 2018
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