Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Sunday, September 16, 2018
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Robert Kenneth Kunze, III
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Robert Kunze. Please know we are eternally grateful for Robert’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Deputy Kunze, 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 Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department for Robert’s partner and fellow officers. 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 Deputy Kunze’s family.
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)
September 16, 2018
R I P Brother
Herbie Buck Ret, Officer
NYSDOCS
September 16, 2018
He gave his all, now Rest in Peace.
Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake OH PD
September 16, 2018
This hits really close to home as we are a county over. Rest easy sir and thank you for your dedication to the job. We have the next watch
Dispatcher Stephani Groff
Montgomery County Sheriff Office
September 16, 2018
Prayers to him and his family.
Deputy Constable Marc Davis
Texas Brazoria County Constables 3-2
September 16, 2018
Rest easy, brother; we got it from here.
Officer J. Shoemaker
Cleveland TN Police Department
September 16, 2018
Condolences to Deputy Kunze’s family and blue family. We, your neighbors, are here to support you all.
Detective Brenna Sperry
Butler County Kansas Sheriff’s Office
September 16, 2018
Thank you for your service. RIP.
Sergeant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's office
September 16, 2018
Rest in Heaven. Job well done!
MARGARET SCOTT
Shelby County Supports The Badge, Indiana
September 16, 2018
A Prayer for Deputy Sheriff Robert Kunze III:
Lord God of mercy, peace, and love, we remember before Your throne in this moment our Brother-in-Blue, Deputy Sheriff Robert Kunze III, of the Sedgwick County, Kansas Sheriff’s Office, 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 county and state 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 [children] 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]
Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, D. Div., M.S.B.S., B.S.B.S.
Ordained & Licensed Independent Christian Minister
Ministry: The Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Chaplain: Merrimack NH Police Department [Since 2014]
Member of the National Association of Christian Ministers
Captain Steven R.Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department
September 16, 2018
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.
Detective Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department
September 16, 2018
May God bless you and your family you paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace my brother and blue.
(Ret.) Tpr. Dean Aires
PA State Police
September 16, 2018
Jesus Comforts His Disciples
1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Romans 13:1-14 ESV / 131 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. ..
Chief Brian Hatfield
KALIDA OHIO POLICE RETIRED
September 16, 2018
So very sad. Your tour is over Deputy Kunez. We will take it from here... God Bless You Sir. Peace to both Families, both Blood and Blue....
Retired Officer Ralph/Kathleen Stieben
Retired Sioux Falls PD Officer
September 16, 2018
Rest In Peace sir your life and sacrifice won’t be forgotten.
Volunteer Ofc. T. Atwater
Provo Police Department
September 16, 2018
Rest in Peace Brother. "The bravest are those who have vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it."
Thucydides
Kyle Carroll - Trooper
Mo State Highway Patrol - Retired
September 16, 2018
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief (retired) Jim Allen
Mobile County Alabama Child Support Enforcement
September 16, 2018
Heroes live forever. Prayers to family and friends.
BLR
Retired telecommunicator
September 16, 2018
Rest easy brother! May God be with your family. We will take it from here!
Officer Kevin Daubenspeck
Wamego, KS Police Department
September 16, 2018
Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. You won’t be forgotten.
Blessed are the peacemakers: For they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9
Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
September 16, 2018
Rip. God bless the family and his fellow officers .
L koutny
September 16, 2018
Rest In Peace Fallen Blue Brother ~ Angel of God
Assistant Chief of Police Jessey Hiebert
Hillsboro Police Department
September 16, 2018
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden
September 16, 2018
Rest In Peace Deputy Kunze
DOD Officer James Friedman (Retired)
Naval Weapons Station Police Charleston, SC
September 16, 2018
May God watch over the family and fellow officers these heroes worked with. We can only imagine their pain. But we can sympathize with them and we must support them. This is what the Patriots and Heroes looks like folks. Running to the danger when all others run away from it. Selfless and fearless to the end. They now work heavens Beat. And are in God's hands forever. Ever watching down on us all.
B.J.Umbenhower
D.A.V. CHAPTER 11 Springfield, Missouri Color Guard.
Son of Chief of Police.Deceased
Their watch is over, now they patrol in Heaven.
September 16, 2018
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