Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Jeff Hopkins, friends, Sheriff Bill Elder and the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds though Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service!
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world: but that the world through him might be saved." John 3:16 & 17

Patrolman A.S. Batson
CH / OB PD
Goldsboro, NC

April 16, 2020

Rest in Peace Deputy Hopkins, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

April 16, 2020

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

April 16, 2020

rest in peace brother, we have the watch.

Detective Sameer Khan Fairfax County PD

April 16, 2020

On behalf of the AFRM team,

Deputy Hopkins, thank you for serving your community (El Paso County) and thank you for your dedication even through these tough times. Godspeed on your journey to the happier place.

Micah James;
Director at the Association of First Responders and Military Supporters;
AFRM;
Civilian;

April 15, 2020

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Jamie Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, Ret.

April 15, 2020

So sad 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

April 15, 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

April 15, 2020

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

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

April 15, 2020

Prayers and condolences.
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Jeff Hopkins.

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

April 15, 2020

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Jeff Hopkins on their loss. May our Lord give them all the strength and comfort during this time of trial. Thank you Deputy Sheriff Jeff Hopkins for your dedication and service to our nation and your community. Rest in peace.

CBP Officer(retired), Luis Otero
Department of Homeland Security/Bureau of Customs & Border Protect

April 15, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family of Deputy Hopkins. May his soul rest in peace.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

April 15, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Hopkins.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 15, 2020

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

April 15, 2020

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Jeff Hopkins. Please know we are eternally grateful for Jeff’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Hopkins, 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 El Paso, Colorado Sheriff’s Department, for Jeff’s partner and fellow deputies. 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 Deputy’s Hopkins’ wife and 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

April 15, 2020

My Deepest Sympathy to the family, friends and coworkers of this Fallen Officer. Thank you for your Dedication, Service and Protection. You Will Always Be Remembered As The TRUE HERO That You Are. Your Sacrifice Will NEVER Be Forgotten. RIP Sir.

Diane Waynant-Murray Sister of Inspector Brian Waynant SR. WPD/ WFD 03/01/2010

April 15, 2020

Miss you brother!

Jim Lowe
DCSO (former EPSO)

April 15, 2020

Hopkins family and friends may God grant all of you with a speedy healing. Deputy Hopkins thank you for your Service to your Community and Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the Line of Duty.

Res.Sgt Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls, OH Police Department

April 15, 2020

Sending prayers of comfort and strength during this difficult time of sorrow. My condolences to family and friends, your department and brothers and sisters in blue. May God bless you.

Sheila Adkins-Reynolds
City of Montgomery Alabama Police Department

April 15, 2020

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

LT. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

April 15, 2020

We join those in prayer for the family and friends of Deputy Hopkins that the God of peace will bring comfort in this difficult time.

Chaplain Bill Upton
Tooele City PD

April 15, 2020

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

April 15, 2020

Thank you Deputy Hopkins for your hard work and dedication and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Colorado. You are a true American HERO. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever rest in peace, my brother.

HEROES NEVER DIE...

Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon

April 15, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Hopkins!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

April 15, 2020

Rest in peace Brother Jeff, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 07/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD

April 15, 2020