Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thank you Officer Griess 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

August 11, 2018

Thank you for your dedicated service. Rest easy sir.

Explorer William Kelly
North Las Vegas Police Department

August 11, 2018

A Prayer for Traffic Officer Kirk A. Griess:

Lord God of mercy, peace, and love, we remember before Your throne in this moment our Brother-in-Blue, Traffic Officer Kirk A. Griess, of the California Highway Patrol, 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 state and country in which he served; and loyal to the causes which he championed in law enforcement. Thus, in our life, may he live on, to our great comfort, to the betterment of Your creation, and to the furthering of Your most Holy Will.

Heavenly Father, be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them Your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving.

Almighty God, we ask that you grant us a deeper appreciation of the efforts of all law enforcement officers who serve our communities, states, and country daily. For their dedication to our security, order and peace, we give You thanks. May they be encouraged in their work which benefits us all. Help us to grow that spirit of community that will make their job both easy and fulfilling. And now may our fellowship together and Your blessing today bring a renewed sense of joy to each of us. Amen.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

"Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13 ESV]

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DD, MSBS
Ordained / Licensed Independent Christian Minister
The Merrimack Police Department Chaplaincy
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

August 11, 2018

Semper Fidelis

Lt. M.R. Frost
Lexington Police Va.

August 11, 2018

God Speed, Brother.

Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ

August 11, 2018

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

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

August 11, 2018

Badge of protection. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice

Retired Chief of Police Johnny McCurry
West Point Ga P.D.

August 11, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with you Kirk..... Words can't express the pain I feel knowing that you're gone, but you will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to your family and your co-workers. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed.

Geoffrey Clute
Caltrans-Fairfield

August 11, 2018

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

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

August 11, 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

August 11, 2018

Rest in peace Officer Griess!
You will not be forgotten!

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

August 11, 2018

RIP, Officer Griess. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

August 11, 2018

RIP and Thank You for your service

Lt. Tim Reed, retired
Shaker Heights (Ohio) PD

August 11, 2018

We hold your family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. So saddened by this, but God makes a way and will provide the strength that's needed by everyone. Blessings to all who read this.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County MI Sheriff's Office

August 11, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

August 11, 2018

Forever grateful for your loyal and dedicated service and sacrifice you will never be forgotten brother rest in peace

CHP Officer Retired Jim Ayers
California Highway Patrol

August 11, 2018

Dear family
My heart hurts for you. My son also served 10 years in the military and then Memphis PD where he gave his all. There is no greater loss. I pray for you that the pain will be lessened somewhat by the family of blue that will embrace you.

Michelle Weekes
Mom of Dannael James Weekes

August 11, 2018

Fly high with the Angels your work is done. God Bless your family and co workers

Civilian Diane Gonzales
Citizen

August 11, 2018

It is a Thin Blue Line. Your life, your service and all you gave will not be forgotten. May your family find strength in our love thoughts and prayers.

Michael Thompson. Patrolman Retired
Denver Police Department

August 11, 2018

Rest in peace Brother Kirk, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/75

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

August 11, 2018

God Speed to you sir for protecting our CA highways. May your family, CHP family find peace, courage, and know you were doing your job protecting us. We will not forget....Sending healing light and many prayers to all of CA and our law enforcement over the loss of your life. With respects......

Susan Johnson
Retired Police Dispatcher CA & WA states

August 11, 2018

To the family of Officer Kirk A. Griess, friends, Commissioner Warren Stanley and the
California Highway Patrol.
You are lifted up in though 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.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God" Matthew 5:9.

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

August 11, 2018

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Department.

Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

August 11, 2018

“Always Faithful” Rest In Peace good and faithful servant.
With sincere condolences to your family and your law enforcement brothers and sisters.

Michael Gilmartin Ret Lt
NYPD

August 11, 2018

Godspeee and Rest In Peace Brother.

Patrolman Robert Vojtko
Kingston Township Police Department #5111

August 11, 2018