Springdale Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 2020
Reflections for Police Officer Kaia LaFay Grant
Rest Easy
Police Officer II Andre Burton
LAPD
March 23, 2020
Incredible waste of a person who was performing her job to benefit us all. RIP Officer
Robin MacIntire, Reserve Investigator
Arizona DOC
March 23, 2020
On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Police Officer Kaia Grant. Please know we are eternally grateful for Kaia’s service and her ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Officer Grant, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Springdale Ohio Police Department for Kaia’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Police Officer Grant’s parents.
POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
March 23, 2020
Thank you for your service. Prayers for Family & Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department
March 23, 2020
Rest In Peace
Mark Mottola
March 22, 2020
I'm truly sorry to hear of the loss of Police Officer Kaia Grant with Springdale Ohio Police Department. I was saddened to hear about this. Officer Kaia Grant you are 27 for the remainder. We have it from here.
Colerain Citizens on Patrol Kevin Richar
Colerain Township Citizens Police Academy Alumni
March 22, 2020
Rest in Peace.
Kyle Carroll MSHP Trooper ( ret)
Missouri State Highway Patrol
March 22, 2020
I am sad to learn of the passing of a Hero and Sister in Police Officer Kaia Grant, I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed her home into his loving arms where she will now parol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver blessings, comfort and peace to her family, friends and all members of the Springdale Police Department, Ohio.
Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS
March 22, 2020
Retired Michael A Brajdic
Miami-Dade Police ID 3979
March 22, 2020
There is a special place for warriors who sacrifice everything while running toward danger. Your brothers and sisters in blue will continue to hold the line in your honor.
Ofc BJ Horn
Tecumseh PD
March 22, 2020
I work at a neighboring Fire Department, we make mutual aid details into Springdale. I would see Officer Grant on the details she was very nice and would joke around with us.
*** Thank you for your service ***
Captain Jason Geiser
Forest Park Fire Department
March 22, 2020
Rest In Peace ......we will take it from here.
Patrol Officer G Brown
Ashland City Police Department
March 22, 2020
Rest In Peace Sister. And may God be with your Family, Friends, and the Springdale Police Department through this troubling time.
Officer Dante’ Daniels
Cincinnati Police Department
March 22, 2020
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of Police Officer Kaia Grant during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Police Officer Kaia Grant.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04
March 22, 2020
I’d like to extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow Officers. RIP Officer Grant. You will never be forgotten. Rest easy we have the watch from here.
C. J. Adams, Police Officer #3163
Cincinnati VA Police Dept.
March 22, 2020
RIP, Officer Grant. Praying for you and your loved ones.
Officer C Curione, ret.
Rochester Police Department, NY
March 22, 2020
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
March 22, 2020
My condolences to the Grant family and to the Springdale Police Department.
Master Peace Officer, Rey Medrano #433
Mission Police Dept. TX
March 22, 2020
Officer Kaia Grant your heroism will not be forgotten. Your sacrifice while serving the public and protecting others is why we wear the badge. RIP
Retired Captain Paul Hernandez III
Los Angeles Police Department
March 22, 2020
R.I.P. sister, we’ll take it from here. Thoughts and prayers to your family and the Springdale PD.
Detective Bobby Taylor
Colerain Township Police
March 22, 2020
Rest easy sister, thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Police Department
March 22, 2020
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
March 22, 2020
Thank you for your service ma'am, GOD BLESS.
Mrs.C Singleton /Concern Citizen
March 22, 2020
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace sister.
Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
March 22, 2020
R.I.P Officer Grant.... Thank You for Your Service, We Got It From Here
Chief Lynette Clements
Whitakers Police Department
March 22, 2020
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