Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Thanks for your service. Praying for your family.

Dr. Christion
Memphis Citizen

April 12, 2024

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department.

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

April 12, 2024

"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

April 12, 2024

Prayers for the Memphis Police Department and the entire police family across this country. I am lost for words.

Retired Sergeant Danny Robinson
dannyrobinsonrealtor.net

April 12, 2024

Rest in God's loving arms and eternal peace. Prayers to your loving families, both blood and Blue. Thank you for your service, brother.

Civ Blue Supporter Marianne Wood
Back the Blue/Thin Blue Line/Blue Lives Matter

April 12, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

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

April 12, 2024

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Joseph McKinney during this 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 Joseph McKinney.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

April 12, 2024

You go to work every day, not knowing if you’re going to come back at the end of your workday… The people in this country forget that… We elect politicians to create laws that allow criminals to roam the streets freely… It is heartbreaking when a police officer loses his/her life trying to make the country a better place… My heart goes out to Officer McKinney‘s family

Special Agent
US Drug Enforcement Administration

April 12, 2024

Thank you for your service. Prayers for family and friends, Rest In Peace young man.

Robert Ealey

April 12, 2024

Rest in peace Brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

April 12, 2024

Rest in peace Officer McKinney.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

April 12, 2024

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Rest in Eternal Peace Hero. Police Officer Joseph McKinney. Prayers for your family, friends and colleagues. God Bless Blue.

Police Officer (ret)
NYPD

April 12, 2024

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division

April 12, 2024

RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.

HEROES NEVER DIE....

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

April 12, 2024

Thank you Officer McKinney for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of the City of Memphis, TN. Your life mattered. Sending prayer of peace and comfort to your family, your coworkers and your agency. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God! May you rest in peace!

Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department

April 12, 2024

Lord Jesus, as we watch America's brave peace officers succumb to the wicked and evil in this world, it becomes difficult for us to pick up and move forward. Our communities are on the brink of exploding with tension. In light of the American Peace Officers who are no longer with us, I pray for endurance for our communities and America's Peace Officers. Carry us through this time of strife, that through our struggles, our bonds may grow even more unbreakable. In Your mighty and holy name, and by Your authority, I pray. Amen.

"And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me." [Isaiah 6:8 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Chaplain
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

April 12, 2024

RIP my Brother,
I will pray for your Family, Friends & Law Enforcement Family.
Thank you for, your Service, Honor and Sacrifice ><>

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.)
Chaplain ><>
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

Major J.D. Nolin (Ret.) Chaplain ><
Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers

April 12, 2024

RIP sir. My deepest condolences to the family.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

April 12, 2024

God rest your soul, Officer McKinney. May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten.

Investigator Christopher Port (Ret.)
California Highway Patrol, Valley Div. MAIT

April 12, 2024

Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.

Officer Tommy Thomason
Security Officer

April 12, 2024

God bless you Joseph McKinney. Thank you for protecting Memphis and defending us from evil. Evil that should have been in jail rather than out on bond. I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for your wife.

Grateful citizen Ryan P.

April 12, 2024

“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service (Retired)

April 12, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

April 12, 2024

RIP MY YOUNGER BROTHER MAY GOD BE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR DEPARTMENT F-ING SHAME

RET DET. BRONX NARCOTICS JAMES PALA
NYPD

April 12, 2024

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

Bishop Edward Skiba
Stuart, Florida Police Chaplain

April 12, 2024