California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, August 10, 2018
Reflections for Officer Kirk Anthony Griess
Rest in Peace, Brother. Semper Fi.
Trooper Judd Whitfield
Georgia State Patrol
August 13, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you for your service to our Country and State.
Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department
August 13, 2018
Rest in Peace Officer Griess. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Parole Supervisor Howard C. Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections
August 13, 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 (#11452),
Los Angeles Police Department retired
August 13, 2018
RIP
Police Officer C. Cosgriff
FCPD
August 13, 2018
Rest in peace Brother.
Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.
August 13, 2018
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired
August 13, 2018
On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Officer, Kirk A. Griess, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow officer makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Also, we thank Officer Griess for his service as a United States Marine Corps Veteran.
Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
August 13, 2018
Rest in peace brother.
Investigator Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx
August 13, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the department and family of Officer Kirk Griess. Thank you for your service to your community and nation.
Marie C
NJ Citizen
August 13, 2018
On behalf of the men & women of the Abilene Police Department, I extend our condolences and prayers to the department and family of Officer Kirk Griess. May the peace of Divinity comfort, in this time of loss and sorrow. We are grateful for the service to your community and our nation that Officer Griess provided over the course of his life.
Beth Reeves, Chaplain
Abilene Police Department
August 13, 2018
On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer
our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Officer Griess.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten
Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association
August 13, 2018
My heart bleeds for the loss of one who was loved, one who was a protector, and one who was and still is an inspiration to many. May God open his kingdom to an honored one coming home. Prayers for the family.
Isaiah 6:8 KJV
Also, I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Officer J. Bennett - #311
Alachua Police Department
Alachua, FL
Ephesians 6:10-20
August 13, 2018
May his soul rest in Heaven, and may God bless his family.
Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police
August 13, 2018
On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Officer Kirk A. Griess and the extended law enforcement family of the California Highway Patrol, California.
End of Watch Friday, August 10, 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."
Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police
August 12, 2018
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Officer Kirk A. Griess during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Officer Kirk A. Griess.
Gail Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004
August 12, 2018
RIP brother and God watch over your family in this sad time.
Tom Fairley
August 12, 2018
Rest in Peace Officer Griess. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Griess Family and the California Highway Patrol.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Wayne, New Jersey
August 12, 2018
My deepest condolences to the families involved in this tragic collision. Take solace from the knowledge that Officer Greiss left this earth doing something that I’m sure he loved doing. My wife tells my daughters this every time they worry about their Daddy possibly not coming home from work.
Rest well my Brother, you’ve earned it, we’ll take it from here
Snr Cst Grant W. Ellis
Eastern Suburbs HWP, Sydney, Australia
August 12, 2018
Rest in peace officer. Your service will forever be remembered. Gone, but never forgotten.
United States Civilian
United States Civilian
August 12, 2018
Thank you for your service. RIP, prayers for your family.
Retired Deputy Sheriff Cliff Ellis
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office, N. C.
August 12, 2018
Thank you officer for your service. My prayers are with the family and fellow CHP officers. Rest In Peace.
Sister of fallen CHP Officer Scott Green
CHP
August 12, 2018
Officer Griess, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service to this nation in all capacities. Your death brings sadness to many, but for those who know and love you best, it's one of the most gut wrenching things they'll ever deal with, and they are in our prayers. I know they will forever keep you in their hearts and minds and never truly lose you.
God Bless, Brother and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
August 12, 2018
Rest in peace Officer Griess!
You will not be forgotten!
Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!
August 12, 2018
My deepest sympathy for the Griess Family. May God strengthen you during his very difficult time is my prayer!
Master Deputy & Antoine Thomas
Wake County Sheriff’s Office
August 12, 2018
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