Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Scripture Readings of Comfort for Trooper Kevin K. Connor of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol:

For the Lord Jesus proclaimed, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God." [Matthew 5:9 ESV] and "Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends." [John 15:13 ESV]. Rest in Peace our Hero-in-Blue. We will take it from here. For the Lord Jesus promised, “… Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise!” [Luke 23:43 EVS] God speed!

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div.
Nashua / Merrimack NH Police Departments

October 17, 2018

Thank you for your service to the State of NC and your unfortunate sacrifice. Things like this should never happen, but they do! Prayers to your family (both personal and professional) Rest easy hero, those staying behind will pick up your watch and proudly stand for you.

Captain Mark Phillips
Hope Mills Police Department

October 17, 2018

I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of Trooper Kevin K. Conner. Thank for your years of service. May you rest in peace.

Sergeant Michael W. Sanders - Retired
Pinehurst Police Department, Pinehurst, NC

October 17, 2018

Lord. ..please give our brother who is a soldier against evil a guiding light to watch over his loving family, and to help them mourn for his loss. That their pain lessens and that they gain strength in time to honor him always.

Lieutenant Raymond Flores
NYPD (retired)

October 17, 2018

My condolences to the family of Hero Trooper Kevin Conner. He now rests in the loving arms of Our Father in Heaven. I also offer my condolences to Col. McNeill and the members of the North Carolina Highway Patrol. This act of cowardice by the perpetrator further shows the dangerous job of law enforcement, and the lack of respect for the heroes who serve. My thoughts and prayers are for Trooper Conner, his family and for the safety of all of you who continue to serve.

LT Leon Rominiecki (Retired)
Philadelphia Police Department

October 17, 2018

To the Connor Family and the N.C. Highway Patrol my thoughts and prayers are with you. Kevin sounded like a wonderful Trooper and great man. I grew up in Columbus County and I'm sure the community will be there to support you through this difficult time. Kevin, thank you for your service you will not be forgotten.

David A. Batten
Federal Bureau Of Prisons

October 17, 2018

"Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean; who is neither tarnished nor afraid." -- Raymond Chandler

RIP, Trooper Conner. Thank you for your service.

Steve, ODMP member
Supporting the Blue

October 17, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

October 17, 2018

Thank You for your service and may God watch over your family. RIP

Survivor William Derrickson

October 17, 2018

Rest In Peace my brother. My thoughts and prayers to your family, friends, and fellow Troopers. Godspeed!

Trooper (Retired) Travis Qualls
Arizona Highway Patrol (DPS)

October 17, 2018

Rest in honor

Prospect for DHS D. Manning
DHS

October 17, 2018

Trooper Conner, you are indeed a true American Hero, paying the ultimate sacrifice to protect the fine people in North Carolina. I pray that God's ever present comfort will ease the over-whelming hurt and sadness your family, friends, and co-workers must be feeling.

Police Survivor, Ed Hill
Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)Father of Dep.B. Hill, EOW12-4-2000

October 17, 2018

I’m thankful for your service to our state. May God bless your wife and children.

Wanda Kelly Wallace
Citizen

October 17, 2018

RIP hero.

Scott B Benedict
California Highway Patrol

October 17, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and coworkers.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

October 17, 2018

RIP Brother.....(Salute)

Retired Trooper AD Dezso
N C S H P

October 17, 2018

Rest In Peace my fellow brother in blue!! Thank you for your years of dedicated service you provided to the citizens and visitors of the great state of North Carolina.

Senior Trooper C. E. Johnson Jr.
Virginia State Police

October 17, 2018

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed Trooper.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

October 17, 2018

Rest In Peace our brother.

Retired Deputy Sheriff Cliff Ellis
Caldwell County Sheriff's Office, N. C.

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

October 17, 2018

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

October 17, 2018

мои соболезнования семье погибшему патрульному

mr.Nick soldier
Nolton

October 17, 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

October 17, 2018

God rest your soul, faithful servant. God's peace to your family and God's swift justice to the perpetrator.

Chaplain Bill Roscoe
Canyon Co. Sheriffs Office, Idaho

October 17, 2018

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

October 17, 2018