Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in Peace my Brother in Arms

Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

February 19, 2020

I am sad to learn of the passing of a brother and hero in Police Officer Kenneth Reid Lester. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to his family, friends and all members of the Richmond Police Department, Indiana.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

February 19, 2020

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Ret.

February 19, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

February 19, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

February 19, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

February 19, 2020

God of Justice, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Police Officer Kenneth R. Lester, of the Richmond, Indiana Police Department, was taken from us on Monday, February 10, 2020. Police Officer Kenneth Lester succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile crash on February 17th, 1995, while responding to an alarm call. He was responding to the call with his lights activated but no siren. As he approached the intersection of South 8th Street and South H Street a tractor-trailer that was driving in the left lane moved to the right lane. As Officer Lester overtook the tractor-trailer, it suddenly attempted to make a left turn in front of him. His patrol car became stuck underneath the trailer, causing him to suffer debilitating head and internal injuries. Officer Lester required around-the-clock care for the next 25 years. He passed on away from complications of the original injuries on February 10th, 2020. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the Cross. We ask this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus, the Christ, Amen.

“The greatest love you can show is to give your life for your friends.” [John 15:13 GW]

“Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 GW]

Police Chaplain/Minister Steven Robert Closs, MSBS, NCCA, NACM
The Steven Robert Closs Ministries
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 19, 2020

RIP, Officer Lester. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

February 19, 2020

May God be with Officer Lester, his family, friends and all the people who knew this good man. Thank you for your service Officer and May peace be with you.

Ret. Off. JR Neary
East LA, CA

February 18, 2020

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 Richmond Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 18, 2020

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

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden

February 18, 2020

Rest in eternal peace

Mark Mottola

February 18, 2020

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him. "

Edward Skiba
Stuart, Fl Police Chaplain

February 18, 2020

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

February 18, 2020

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 Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

February 18, 2020

My thought are with you

Jacquie Rebel survivor

February 18, 2020

May you be at peace now may you stand watch at heavens gate prayers for your family and your agency.

Corporal John Biggins
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office TN

February 18, 2020

Prayers & Condolences.

Rest in peace Officer Kenneth Lester.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

February 18, 2020

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

February 18, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Lester. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Lester Family and the Richmond Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

February 18, 2020

My condolences to the entire Lester family, including his two sisters. May Kenneth's soul forever rest in peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

February 18, 2020

God bless you and your family Officer Kenneth Reid Lester - RIP

Patrolman Robert P Colburn
Boston PD

February 18, 2020

Rest in Peace Officer Lester. May the Lord grant your family, friends and co-workers peace during this difficult time. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Deputy Parole Administrator Howard Wykes
Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections

February 18, 2020

Rest in Peace

Ptl. Bryan Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH

February 18, 2020

Rest In Peace.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

February 18, 2020