Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the family of Deputy Sheriff Robert K. Kunze, III. May his soul rest in Heaven, and may God truly bless his wife and child.

First Sergeant Tom Webb, Retired
New York State Police

September 18, 2018

Rest in peace brother. Thoughts and prayers are with your family both blue and blood during this difficult time. Thank you Deputy Kunze for your 18 years of service to your community.

Sergeant David Post
Reno County Sheriff's Office Hutchinson, Ks

September 18, 2018

thank you for your service. thoughts and prayers to your friends and family. RIP.

Marie C
NJ Citizen

September 18, 2018

R.I.P. BROTHER Kunze!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

September 18, 2018

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James Waggle
Civilian

September 18, 2018

RIP Deputy Kunze, we will keep your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service.

H Weber, Dispatcher
Harvey County 911

September 18, 2018

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

September 17, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and the men and women of the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace Deputy Kunze. You will never be forgotten.

Detective Steven Molde
Wichita, Ks Police Department

September 17, 2018

Blessed are the Peacemakers.

Sergeant Pete Abrams (retired)
Casper PD

September 17, 2018

R.i.P brother prayers to your family, coworkers, and friends! .........Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Revelations 14:13

Correctional Officer IV Jasmine Larry
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice W.J. Estelle Unit

September 17, 2018

RIP brother, prayers to family and agency.

Lieutenant Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriff Office, NC

September 17, 2018

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

Sergeant David Sheetz (retired)
Houston Police Dept.

September 17, 2018

RIP Kunze. You will be missed.

Assistant Range Master Steve Griner
Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office

September 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

September 17, 2018

Godspeed and Rest In Peace Brother. You will not be forgotten.

Patrolman Robert Vojtko
Kingston Township Police Department 5111

September 17, 2018

Thank you Deputy Sheriff Robert Kunze III for giving the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty for your community and our Nation. We send our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Kunze. May the healing Amazing Grace of God be your strength in the days ahead.

Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County MI Sheriff's Office

September 17, 2018

To a brother I neveri met, rest in peace, we can take it from here. God bless your family.

Officer Cecil Abel
East Whitehead Township Police Department

September 17, 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 Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 17, 2018

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

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

September 17, 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

September 17, 2018

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whose blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 17, 2018

Thank you for your service Sir, GOD BLESS.

Mrs.Connie Singleton
Concern Citizen of South Carolina

September 17, 2018

The thoughts, hearts and prayers of everyone here at CCPD go out to the families, both blood and blue, of Deputy Kunze. May the Good Lord give you strength, comfort and peace.
He swore an oath to serve and protect and he made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of that oath.

Lt. Michael Caldwell
Cape Carteret Police Department, Cape Carteret, NC.

September 17, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace, Your law enforcement family has the watch now.

Former MZPD
Former MZPD

September 17, 2018

The DeKalb, Illinois Police Department sends their deepest sympathies to the family of Deputy Sheriff Robert Kunze. We thank you for your service. Our prayers are with you.

DeKalb, Illinois Police Department

September 17, 2018