Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper Kerstetter, a police officer should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your year of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the Michigan State Police. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 16, 2024

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 16, 2024

RIP BROTHER

Sgt Theresa Davis (retired)
Lapeer County Sheriff

September 16, 2024

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

September 16, 2024

RIP Officer Kerstetter. May your family find peace after such a tragic loss. Thank you for your service in keeping our roads a bit safer, with a tough job keeping the public roads a bit safer from the pressures of the commercial trucking industry.

Ivan Voronin, Officer
Fairbanks Airport Police

September 16, 2024

Prayers for the Officers family and Department.

Chief Richard Clark
Utica Indiana Police Department

September 16, 2024

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Officer Kerstetter.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

September 16, 2024

God be with his Family and Friends in this time of loss. May he Rest in the Arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Peace be with his Wife and Children. RIP Trooper Kerstetter.

Kevin
Retired Federal Officer

September 16, 2024

The world has suffered a loss. We grieve for the family and department knowing the Lord consoles

Citizen
Civilian

September 16, 2024

RIP Officer Kerstetter. Thank you for your service to the state Michigan

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

September 16, 2024

Rest in Paradise Brother Trooper. Prayers for your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service.

Retired M/Sgt Lisa Ditzler
Illinois State Police D-16

September 16, 2024

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

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

September 16, 2024

Thank you for your service Officer Kerstetter. May God's grace bring peace to your family and fellow officers during this time.

Sgt Wm C Elliott (retired)
Campbell County Sheriff's Office VA

September 16, 2024

Rest in Peace Officer Kerstetter. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

September 16, 2024

Requiescat in Paces

Sergeant (Retire Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

September 16, 2024

God rest your soul, Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter. 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

September 16, 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

September 16, 2024

Thank you for your service.

Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )

September 16, 2024

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.

Holy Scripture on Law Enforcement’s Mission:

“For the policeman [peace officer] does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don’t want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman [peace officer] is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he [the peace officer] will have you punished. He [the peace officer] is sent by God for that very purpose. Obey the laws, then, for two reasons: first, to keep from being punished, and second, just because you know you should.” [Romans 13:3-5 TLB]

Scriptures for Support, Hope, and Comfort:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [children] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

[Jesus Said,] “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13 ESV]

And he [Jesus] said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in
paradise.” [Luke 23:43 ESV]

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

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

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

September 16, 2024

I am sad to learn of the passing of Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

September 16, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother. Prayers go out to the MSP and your family.

TFC (Retired) Len Widener
Connecticut State Police

September 16, 2024