Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Honoring your bravery and sacrifice in service to your fellow citizens. Keeping your family in prayers.

Chief (Ret.) Brent Newman
California Highway Patrol

August 23, 2023

I’m praying for your family and coworkers. Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace

Maxine, mother of
Deputy Josh Rutherford EOW 5/29/03

August 23, 2022

Your family, friends and co-workers are all in my thoughts and prayers everyday, but especially today on the anniversary of your sacrifice.

Marty Lambert (Mother of Fallen Illinois State Trooper Christopher Lambert) E.O.W: January 12, 2019

August 23, 2021

God bless you

Nick mottola
None

August 23, 2020

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 23, 2020

Nicholas, thank you for your sacrifice and service. We will never forget you.

Trooper A.M. Unal
Illinois State Police

April 19, 2020

Rest In Peace brother

Officer Aundarrius Weems
Henry Co PD

February 18, 2020

God bless you and your family

Major M.Stonecipher
Illinois department of Corrections

February 15, 2020

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.

Back the Blue, Kate

November 15, 2019

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming

October 5, 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

September 17, 2019

Deepest Condolences from Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 17

Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Academy
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Academy Session 17

September 17, 2019

Rest in peace Trooper Hopkins. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and the members of the ISP during this most difficult and tragic time.

Sgt. Scott Seitz
Plainsboro Township NJ Police Department

September 10, 2019

On behalf of my family, I extend our sincerest condolences on the grievous loss you suffered when Nicholas was killed in the line of duty.

To the Hopkins family, fellow officers, and all who call Nicholas beloved, my heart goes out to all of you and may you find comfort in your loved ones and your strength in your faith. When my son was killed, the entire law enforcement community in our area embraced us in a circle of love and support. I hope that that you receive that same kind of support. It makes the unbearable less torturous, and I pray for your solace.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the dedicated service Trooper Hopkins gave to his community and the citizens of Illinois and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on August 23, 2019.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 9, 2019

Brother, we may not know you personally, but yet, we still know you. We celebrate your life and mourn your passing. We pray for those left behind but know that, so long as they keep you in their hearts and minds, you will never truly be gone from them.

Trooper Hopkins, God Bless you and your family and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

September 7, 2019

Rest in Peace Trooper Hopkins. Thank you for your Service.
My Prayers to your Family, both Blood and Blue.

Corporal Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office

September 5, 2019

Thank you for your service and sacrifice
Rest In Peace Trooper Hopkins.
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, brothers and sisters at Illinois State Police Department.

Officer Janet Sanchez
Yuma Police Department

September 3, 2019

So sorry, Trooper Nicholas Hopkins, so very sorry. My prayers are with your family, friends and the Department. I pray you rest in peace and that we might see you some day on that other side. God Bless and thank you.

God Bless,
Kim

Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter

August 29, 2019

Rest in peace Brother...My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the ISP during this most difficult and tragic time....

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

August 29, 2019

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Trooper Hopkins. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Illinois State Police.

US Postal Inspector
US Postal Inspection Service

August 28, 2019

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

August 28, 2019

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Trooper, Nicholas J. Hopkins, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow trooper makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 28, 2019

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family & Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department

August 27, 2019

RIP, Never Forget

Edward McConnell, Asst. Police Chief
OPD

August 27, 2019

On behalf of DeKalb, Illinois, Police Department we offer our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Trooper Hopkins. We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.

DeKalb Police Department
DeKalb Police

August 27, 2019