Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Conservation Officer Eugene Herman Wynn, Jr.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Enforcement Division, Minnesota

End of Watch Friday, April 19, 2019

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Reflections for Conservation Officer Eugene Herman Wynn, Jr.

I think of you often, especially on Good Friday.

Keith Olson
K-266

April 15, 2022

Rest in peace Conservation Officer Wynn.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 25, 2021

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”

I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

I have lifted your family to God every morning for over nine years. I pray that Eugene's life and death will bring glory to His name.

Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

June 22, 2020

Just read this, and I want to thank Herman Wynn Jr. for his sacrifice toward the greater good. Very humbled from a LE officer from Austin, Texas.

Sgt. Jeff Dwyer #3435
Austin, PD

May 17, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you Hero and your family for your courage, sacrifice and service. Always remembered.

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

April 19, 2020

Thinking of your family as we remember and honor your service and bravery.

Wisconsin C.O.P.S. G. Birkholz
Mom of Officer Craig Birkholz EOW 3/20/2011 Fond du Lac PD

April 16, 2020

RIP officer. Prayers to your blood, love and blue families.

Deputy Sheriff Terri Van Houten
Rock Country Sheriff's Office

June 3, 2019

R.I.P. BROTHER Wynn!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

June 2, 2019

Rest in peace Ofc. Wynn. My thoughts & prayers are with your family, friends, and the members of the MDNR during this most difficult and tragic time.

Sgt. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Township NJ Police Department

May 23, 2019

The men & women of the Abilene Police Department extend their prayer to the family, friends, & coworkers of Conservation Officer Eugene Wynn following his death. His long career is a reminder of the countless ways he served his community, and we are grateful.

Beth Reeves, Chaplain
Abilene Police Department

May 9, 2019

Thoughts & Prayers to the family, friends and other waterman working in his marine unit.

Ryan P. Mullany, Sergeant
Los Angeles Port Police
Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center
300 E. Water Street Wilmington, CA

May 8, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 8, 2019

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.
Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

May 7, 2019

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

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

May 6, 2019

R.I.P. Brother..

Cpl Julian “Jules” Olvera
Seguin Police Department

May 5, 2019

RIP Officer Eugene Wynn Jr. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones and colleagues for their loss. Salute and Respect

Constable. Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

May 5, 2019

RIP Deputy Sheriff De Rosier. Sincere condolences to his family and loved ones and colleagues. Salute and Respect

Constable. Tessa Le Roux
South African Police Service

May 5, 2019

Rest in peace, Officer Wynn. You deserve your divine reward.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

May 4, 2019

Rest In Peace officer. May you walk and patrol the streets of heaven now. Prayers to the family.

Police cadet Dakota Mitchell
Kent state Trumbull ohio police academy

May 4, 2019

Thank you for your service CO Wynn. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

James Casey
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

May 3, 2019

RIP

1st Sgt. Tom Webb, Retired
New York State Police

May 3, 2019

God Speed, Brother.

Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ

May 3, 2019

Thank you for your service

Tina Stanfill
Deschutes County 911 Bend Oregon

May 1, 2019

May God comfort your family.

Chaplain Alex Pickens
Lansing, MI PD

April 29, 2019

Officer Wynn,

May you rest in the arms of God and may God be with your family. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

April 29, 2019

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