Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Capt. Kitchens,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army-especially during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 22, 2023

Rest in peace and always know that your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 22, 2020

Rest in peace Captain Kitchens.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

June 20, 2019

A good man and a great Officer...RIP

SFC Charlie Lott
Georgia State Patrol

September 23, 2013

Your service to our country and our community has not been in vain. God speed.

Ofc Danley
Douglasville Police Department

September 22, 2013

Today we honor you Captain Kitchens. Thank you for your life of service. To the family, may God bless you and comfort you.

Detective Shane Sadler
Douglasville Police Department
September 22, 2013

Detective Shane Sadler
Douglasville Police Department

September 22, 2013

Captain Kitchens,

We greatly appreciate your service and hold your family in our prayers. You will not be forgotten. Godspeed Warrior!

Sgt. A. Sanders
Douglasville Police Department

Ashley Sanders
Sergeant

September 21, 2013

JD,

I never knew your father but I have worked at the same Department he served for the last 13 years. I think of him every September. I will not let his service be forgotten.

Rest in peace Captain Kitchens.

Ofc McDonald & K9 Fino
Douglasville Police Department

September 21, 2013

It has been almost thirty years since you were killed, I still miss you every day. I wish youwere here to see how yoour grandchildren and great grandchildren have grown. Your grandson is an Officer with Paulding County and your greatgrandson is in his second year of college, your granddaughter is a wonderful young lady and your great granddaughter is a beautiful young lady. We all miss you and wish you were here. I hope to see you again some time. We love you always. Your Son, JD

Edward JD Kitchens
Son

May 10, 2013

I never got to know you, but you will always be remembered by your son and family. I wish you were here so I could have gotten to know you and learn from you.

Officer Bobby Kitchens
Paulding County S.O./grandson

May 9, 2013

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

September 22, 2012

Rest in Peace, Captain Kitchens. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169

March 25, 2012

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

December 23, 2007

Captain Kitchens, you were a role model who's friendship I'll never forget. You never failed to come by Murata of America Corp. when I was on duty and make sure this then 19 year old rookie security guard was 10-4.

Thanks for looking out for me and protecting and serving the citizens of Douglasville with courage and dedication...and my humble thanks for your friendship!

R.I.P my friend!

Perry

Perry Williams
Douglasville, GA/ friend

March 8, 2005

Thank you for your service.

Gena

March 1, 2005

I am so sorry this has happened to you. No information is posted but God Bless you and you are not forgotten.

Shelley Bullock
Douglasville, GA

February 18, 2005