Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother, I find myself thinking of you today while on vacation with my family. I looked at my bracelet I wear everyday bearing your name. I wish you could be doing the same with your family. It made me so thankful that I made to retirement this year. I can see your smile like it was yesterday when we were in patrol school together you had such a good soul. I will never forget when you asked me at the training academy just a few months before your passing to go and get lunch but I had somewhere to go. I regret just going and sitting down and having lunch together.
I think of you often.
God speed my friend,

Retired Trooper Brian Rakestraw
NCSHP / patrol school classmate

July 10, 2024

Participated in the 5th Annual Memorial Run for Kevin this year (2023). I never had the pleasure to meet him, but I hear wonderful stories from his mom, dad, their friends, and all of Kevin’s family. He is surely not forgotten.

Civilian - Jennifer W.
Friend of Family

October 17, 2023

Master Trooper Kevin Conner will never be forgotten. R.I.P.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

January 6, 2022

This is a very sad story. But unfortunately we will continue to read about cops being senselessly killed by the scum of our society. We as a people should be outraged...but we are not. It appears that nobody want to do something about this. The justice system is a failed system that is over-commercialized and it needs a total overhaul. Putting people in prison is not a deterrent...the death penalty is not a deterrent either because the offender can appeal 16 times over 20 + years. The root cause of a problem within a society isn't treated...only the symptoms...and the murders continue on. Too many juveniles grow up without fathers...and roam around the streets to cause mayhem to others because they lack guidance and somebody to show them that there is a better way. We can "invest" billions in foreign aid...for bullets, bombs and banks the money printing machines can go into high gear...but somehow there are no funds available to straighten these bastards out. Of course nothing will happen and more troopers and cops will be murdered and their names will only be remembered on interstate overpasses. We as a people have failed and America is NOT the "greatest country".

no rank
no agency

October 28, 2021

Man, you've been on my mind heavy here lately. I think about the wreck we were on a couple of nights before, and you gave the little kid the trooper badge...I think of seeing you around that same time on 74 working traffic and me passing by laying on the horn. I think about the wrecks where you'd get out, throw that campaign hat on, and brighten everyone's day. I could go on and on, Kevin, from when I met you as a Firefighter/EMT, to the times I was your Dispatcher with the Highway Patrol, to when I was a Deputy Sheriff and worked the same county you were assigned. You were indeed one of a kind. I find myself rereading your text and watching videos of you just to hear your voice one more time. I Love You Brother and Miss You More Than You’ll Ever Know!

Traffic Enforcement Deputy V.Q. Jacobs
Pender County Sheriff's Office

December 29, 2020

You have been on my mind today brother. Thanks for being a great neighbor to my family.

Andrew Watts
NC Probation Parole

September 10, 2020

Rest easy brother.

Judge / Magistrate Sheridan Lynn (former
Aiken County, S.C.

October 17, 2019

Rest in peace Master Trooper Conner.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 30, 2019

I'm sorry to read this horrific incident. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and co-workers. I chose to ride for Trooper Conner in this year Police Unity Tour

P.O Carlos Calderin #183
City of Englewood PD Englewood, NJ

May 2, 2019

I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.

Frank J. Corasaniti II, Ret. Fire Lt., Baltimore City Fire Department.

January 20, 2019

May the Lord bless you and protect your family with His loving embrace. Rest In Peace sir.

LT William P. Homa (Retired)
Fairfield (CT) Fire Department

December 8, 2018

May the Lord bless you and protect your family with His loving embrace. Rest In Peace sir.

LT William P. Homa (Retired)
Fairfield (CT) Fire Department

December 7, 2018

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Trooper Conner. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at North Carolina Highway Patrol.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

November 9, 2018

There is no greater love than that of someone who lays down his life for another. Thank you for your service and may you Rest In Peace

Police explorer Reuben Hershberger
Delaware Ohio Police Department

November 8, 2018

Rest in Paradise Brother Trooper. Prayers to your family and co-workers.

M/Sgt - retired Lisa Ditzler
Illinois State Police D-16

November 5, 2018

Kevin was my friend as well as a coworker. He was a great Trooper and always willing to help anyone with anything. Kevin is missed by all that knew him. Heaven gained a angel who now watches over us all..Thank you B551 for your service, you will never be forgotten!!!!!!!

Tanya Wilson, Telecommunicator Shift Sup
NC State Highway Patrol

November 4, 2018

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. Matthew 5:9

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace, my brother.

Retired Chief of police Jim Spratlen
Durango Police Department

November 2, 2018

Rest in Peace Brother.

B.P. SULLIVAN, CPL (RET)
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

October 31, 2018

One of the most difficult task of becoming an Old Timer Law Enforcment Officer is watching these kids grow up, becoming attached to them as if they were, in a way your own. To see one of them lose his life is extremely difficult... I thank God for my time with Kevin and the memories; he was such a happy and joyful young man that brought so much joy to others. I Pray for his family.....As for Kevin, I'm sure that he is now in paradise!!!

Investigator Rodney Warwick
Bladen County Sheriff's Office

October 27, 2018

May God welcome you into his loving arms, and rest easy, we got it from here. Thank you for your service Trooper.

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Deputy Sheriff E. Clark

October 25, 2018

With Deepest Sympathy.

R. A. Robinson
Retired Deputy Chief Of Police

October 25, 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

October 24, 2018

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.........

Detective Sergeant Edward Carlile
Northfield Village Police Dept (OH)

October 24, 2018

My heart is heavy with sorrow for your wife and children, and the Blue family you left behind, but I rejoice for the peace you now live in as you patrol the streets of gold. May you find rest with our Lord~ As a lifetime resident of North Carolina, I thank you for your service, dedication and sacrifice. God bless you, Sir.

Lori Johnson Rowley
Daughter of Fallen LEO, Sgt. James M. Johnson, EOW 11/11/04

October 24, 2018

Thank you for your service Sir GOD BLESS.

Mrs.Connie Singleton
Concern Citizen of South Carolina

October 23, 2018