Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hey Rod,

Just found out about your passing. You were always a solid guy. May you rest in peace my brother.

Mike Medic

Michael King, NYS Paramedic
Friend from the film business

August 21, 2024

Maj. Covington,
On today, the 2nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New York and our Country as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 31, 2024

Rest in peace hero.

J.R.

March 31, 2024

As we approach yet another year since the passing of Major Covington, I once again want to give my respect and acknowledgement to his accomplishments and professionalism. RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

March 9, 2024

To my friend and recruit in 1981. I was Rod’s Senior Man at SP Wayland.

Sgt S/C David V. Cole retired
NYSP

August 18, 2023

A great friend and a great man. He will be missed by many. May God grant him eternal peace and comfort his family.

Sgt. Kevin Schwartz
NYPD (ret)

May 17, 2023

Today we give our respect and admiration to Major Roderick C. Covington by remembering him, and his contributions to the People of New York, and to the New York State Police.
RIP sir, you will never be forgotten.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

March 31, 2023

God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” [John 3:16 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, M.SBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
Ordained Christian Global Outreach Minister No. 36526
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

February 28, 2023

Major Rodrick C. Covington was a decent and caring person who served both Division of New York State Police, and the people of the State of New York with professionalism and devotion. During his tenure with the New York State Police he had touched the lives of many people in a positive way, especially those people who he personally mentored to become leaders within the New York State Police. Major Covington was one of a kind in many respects, and he will never ever be forgotten. To Major Covington and to all the other Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders who gave their lives in the 9/11 disaster I want to say Thank You all for your service. RIP sir.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

February 27, 2023

Major Covington,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain


Pittsburgh PD

February 26, 2023