Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, February 1, 2021
Reflections for Lieutenant Michael Anthony Boutte, Sr.
I worked with Mike at Federal Way Police Department. He was amazing to work with and anyone who had worked with him would probably agree with me. He is kind, fair and just. The world lost a great officer but heaven gain an angel. Thank you for you service and I am honored to have worked with you. My condolences to the family and Hancock County Sheriff Department.
Laura E. Rolinc
Former Officer with Akron PD, Federal Way PD and DeMoines PD
February 3, 2021
Rest in peace LT. You have served your community - and your country - well. May your family find comfort in that.
Sgt. Doug Kazensky (Longview, WA)
Longview (WA) Police Department
February 3, 2021
Rest in Peace Lieutenant Michael Boutte! Thank you for your 8 years of service with the Hancock County Sheriff's Office and for your service with the United States Marine Corps Civilian Police. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifices, and to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife, your three children, your four grandchildren, and your parents, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to all of your family, and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)
Kelly & Eddie King
February 2, 2021
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden & State Trooper (Retired)
February 2, 2021
Mike Boutte was stationed at RAF Greenham Common, UK, as was I, back in 1986. He was a stand-up guy, and stood out among his peers. I was a Defense Force Commander in the Missile Security Squadron, guarding the Ground-Launched Cruise Missiles, and he was a Law Enforcement troop--we ended up working together to keep the "peace" demonstrators from adversely affecting our mission. I am sad that he survived all he had only to meet such a capricious fate....and sure that the Big Guardroom will welcome him warmly. My condolences to his family.
Police Officer William Johnson (retired)
Boston Police Department
February 2, 2021
May God welcome you home with open arms. My respects sir.
Sgt David Osborne
Tennessee Highway Patrol
February 2, 2021
Rest In Peace! Thank you for your service!
Adult Probation and Parole Officer; Erie
Erie County Adult Probation and Parole
February 2, 2021
My heart goes out to all the civil servants who risk their lives every day to get in harms way to save another. My prayers are with them and their families and I pray that God will receive the glory through this terrible tragedy of events. I also wish that you would put the circumstances here so we would know what happened to these people. At one time it would show how they were killed and what happened to the perpetrator
Civilian Bill Senitko
Disable
February 2, 2021
"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."
Author Unknown
E.C.Proft Chief Criminal Deputy (Retired)
Island County Sheriff's Office
February 2, 2021
Rest in peace, Lieutenant Boutte. 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
February 2, 2021
R.I.P. Sir
Deputy Christopher Land
Macomb County Sheriff's Office, Michigan
February 2, 2021
Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.
Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York
February 2, 2021
RIP Warrior!
SDDO Robert C James (RET.)
DHS/ICE/ERO
February 2, 2021
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
February 2, 2021
RIP from Florida State FOP Lodge
President Bobby Jenkins
Florida State FOP Lodge
February 2, 2021
Rest in peace brother
Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County MI.
February 2, 2021
Rest In Peace Lt. Boutte Thank you for your service sir.
Retired D/Sgt. Scott Kelley
Michigan State Police
February 2, 2021
RIP, Lt. Boutte. Praying for your loved ones.
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
February 2, 2021
Rest In Peace brother, may God bless your family. Fidel is ad Mortem (faithful until death)
Police officer LeRone Davis
New York City Police Department
February 2, 2021
Rest In Peace Brother.
K9 Deputy
Simpson County Sheriffs Department Ms.
February 2, 2021
I would like to offer my condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Lt. Boutte. Clearly, he lived a life of service to his fellow citizens. I pray you will find comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead.
Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland
February 2, 2021
Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Lt Boutte during this time of tragic and senseless loss.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. Matt 5:9
Deputy Donnie Meaders (Retired)
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Office
February 2, 2021
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
February 2, 2021
Rest in Peace Lt. Boutte, my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
TERRY F. ZECH OFC RET
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DETROIT MICHIGAN
February 2, 2021
Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.
Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY
February 2, 2021
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