Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, October 18, 2024
Reflections for Trooper Corey S. Thompsen
Rest in Peace Brother
james oneill
NYPD
October 19, 2024
Rest Now Brother
Officer/EMT Shannon Yates
Collins Police Department (MS)
October 19, 2024
God Bless you and your family.
Deb Holmes
Chicago PD (retired)
October 19, 2024
Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.
Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater
October 19, 2024
We say “see you later” case you are not really gone or forgotten. See you later road seeker.
US Navy ⚓️Veteran Rafael Martínez
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October 19, 2024
Rest In Peace Trooper Corey S. Thompsen! Thank you for your 5 years of service with the Illinois State Police, in Illinois. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Wife, your Parents and your Friends during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers also go out to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Eddie & Kelly King
October 19, 2024
Rest in Peace, Trooper!
Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
October 19, 2024
Rest in peace Brother Corey, you are a true American Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.
Son of G Truman Wortham EOW0 7/15/73
Assistant Chief Carl Wortham (retired)
Sand Springs OK PD, Tulsa Police Department
October 19, 2024
RIP Trooper Thompson my sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Fair winds and following seas Brother we have the watch.
Terry F ZECH Ofc Retired
Department of Veterans Affairs Police Detroit Michigan
October 19, 2024
Thank you for your sevice.
Tim Liddell
CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )
October 19, 2024
Hero never forgotten. Prayers to family blood and blue.
BLR
Retired Texas dispatcher
October 19, 2024
Rest in Peace…
Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
October 19, 2024
So Sorry for your Loss!
Michael Wenzel
October 19, 2024
may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face
Chief Jim Allen (retired)
Mobile County Child Support
October 19, 2024
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and the friends for their devastating loss.
Citizen
Citizen
October 19, 2024
God rest his soul.
Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Ret.
October 19, 2024
Rest in peace, hero. Your spirit will live on. Thank you for your service.
Patricia Harrison
October 19, 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
October 19, 2024
Rest in Peace my brother.
Captain (Ret.) Bernard Flint
Department of Defense / Police Division
October 19, 2024
May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family. Heroes live forever.
Ofc Carlos Cuellar (Ret.)
Miami Beach Police Department.
October 19, 2024
Rest in Peace Trooper Thompsen. 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
October 19, 2024
Rest easy, brother thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
October 19, 2024
rest in peace Trooper
LEO-SUPPORTER, C.I.
2nd & 3rd Judicial District's
October 19, 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 Outreach 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
October 19, 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
October 19, 2024
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