Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, September 28, 2024
Reflections for Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez
REST IN PEACE TROOPER and Thanks for your Service
Sherrell Peoples
September 29, 2024
Rest in Peace Brother. Your faithful service to your Country and State will always be remembered.
L Brandenburg-Asst. Chief of Police/Ret
DFW Airport Department of Public Safety
September 29, 2024
Rest in peace Trooper Vasquez.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 29, 2024
Thank you Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez for your dedicated and selfless service to the people and visitors to the state of Texas. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family and your coworkers. May you rest in peace!
Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department
September 29, 2024
Rest in peace, Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez. Thank you for your service.
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
September 29, 2024
Rest in Peace Kevin,
Prayers & Condolences for family & friends.
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
September 29, 2024
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division
September 29, 2024
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
September 29, 2024
Rest in Peace Troper Ramirez-Vasquez. 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 29, 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 29, 2024
Heavenly Father, You are Compassionate and Merciful. None of America’s Peace Officers leave home without the fear of failing to return at the end of their watch. It is a fear that is lived daily. Unfortunately, the worst does sometimes come to pass, and lives are left shattered. Lord God, bless and keep the hearts and souls of those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Wipe away the tears from their eyes. Soothe their pain and bind up their emotional wounds through the wounds of Your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. In His name, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.
Scripture Supporting the Law Enforcement Mission:
“So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow. 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 13:2-5 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 29, 2024
God rest your soul, Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez. 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 29, 2024
Thank you for your dedication and service to the country and the State, rest In Peace.
Dennis R Beaty, Technician (Retired)
Colorado State Patrol
September 29, 2024
Rest in peace Texas brother. Well take it from here.
Jimmy Moore
Lubbock County SO/Lake Dallas PD(Ret.)
September 29, 2024
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
September 29, 2024
Rip Trooper and thank you for your service in our Armed Forces.
Jarrod Ray
Former Patrol Officer and FTO
Metro-Milwaukee, WI Area
September 29, 2024
Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez-Vasquez, I am so sorry to learn of your untimely death here. You have led a life of service to all of us and I thank you for that. May God Bless you and keep you now. I pray that the Trooper who was with you will make a full recovery. Rest In Peace, young Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Leesburg. FL
September 29, 2024
Thank you for your service and your continued service outside the Military. May you find peace on the other side
S Redwood
September 29, 2024
"The Thin Blue Line"
There is a line
the color of the sky
on a clear afternoon
There is a line
the hue of the ocean
on a bright sunny day
There is a line
the purest shade of a newborn's eyes
awakening for the first time
There is a line
that protects us from harm
in all we do
whether day or night
There is a line
no one can penetrate
no one can alleviate
There is a line
made of those who choose
to follow a calling many do not hear
and still more do not comprehend
They choose to walk
the path of fear, hate, and mistrust
taken by so few
but marked by so many
And when one leaves this line
they leave a legacy
but the line does not break
for the remaining must still protect
There may be emptiness
a loss, or sadness
but never a hole
not in this line
This line that holds
the ghosts of the souls who have gone
and the souls of the ghosts who will be
The Thin Blue Line
Kimberly A. Erb
Commander Craig Gripentrog
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
September 29, 2024
Requiescat in Paces
Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
September 29, 2024
Rest in Peace, Trooper!
Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
September 29, 2024
Very sorry for your loss
Gregory Woodruff State of Ct Marshal
State Marshal
September 29, 2024
Such grieved news. Prayers for the family. Rest easy. Thank you for your selfless service.
Parole Officer IV - Instructor Brandon S
TX Board of Pardons & Paroles
September 29, 2024
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
September 29, 2024
May you Rest in Eternal Peace Trooper Ramirez-Vasquez. You stood in the breach that so few dare to stand in. My deepest sympathies and condolences to your family, Department and loved ones.
Lou Luciano Retired SA FBI
FBI
September 29, 2024
Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:
- Quick access to your heroes
- Reflections published quicker
- Save a Reflection signature
- View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past