OT - Buried a brother today.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:41 pm

Well, I've stayed away from this on purpose because it wasn't over (burial). Our department lost it's first deputy in a line of duty death. He died in a car crash last Sunday that's still under investigation. We had the memorial and grave site ceremony today and I'm beat. The deputy was truly a good guy. I'm not saying that just because of the situation, but because he was. His son is also a deputy with us and it's going to take our department a long time before it smooths out. The Governor spoke and actually sounded sincere in her emotions talking about the loss. The turn out was phenomenal. The brotherhood is something I'm proud to be a part of, but I don't like something like this to bring us together. The support from the community was great. Most people pulled over during the procession and a lot of them actually got out of their vehicles and either held their hands over their hearts or saluted. Don't mean to bring a downer, but I feel this forum is more like family than some of my real ones.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:04 pm

Hard when that happens to anybody that you care about. Just seems so senseless.

My sincere condolences.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:18 pm

I feel for you brother, you have my condolences. I've been there too. Though I've been out of police work for a while, we lost an officer when I was a patrolman for a small city. He was killed when the car being chased by a State Trooper lost control at a road block and struck him. I was amazed at the number of law enforcement officers from all over the state that showed up for the services. It's a sight to behold and one I'll never forget.

Buck Elliott · Post by **Buck Elliott** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:18 pm

God Bless all who truly serve.

Sorry for your loss. It's our loss too.

Lobo · Post by **Lobo** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:27 pm

Salute !

1886 · Post by **1886** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:31 pm

God Bless you and all of your brothers. 1886.

mescalero1 · Post by **mescalero1** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:41 pm

I think I know, maybe not.
When I go to council,
I am the only male,
from my generation,
there are the old ones,
then there are the young ones,
but I stand alone.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:44 pm

Law Dawg,
I feel for you. Law enforcement guys really stick together, unlike the idiot union "brothers" I work with. Sorry to hear of things like this.

Just watch your back as we don't to hear of you gettin' blitzed.--------------Sixgun

BigSky56 · Post by **BigSky56** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:46 pm

It hurts when good people are taken early I wish his family and friends to be comforted. danny

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:03 pm

Amen to all said. Very sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.

pokey · Post by **pokey** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:07 pm

Lobo wrote:Salute !

+1

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:10 pm

Thank you for sharing . My prayers are with you. May the loss you sense soon be replaced with all the wonderful stories shared along the journey. He has finished his journey. May yours continue to be long and filled with God's blessings.

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:15 pm

My Condolences, I have helped bury too many of my associates and it is never easy.

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:16 pm

Condolences and God's Blessings.

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:25 pm

You have my condolences I have lost brothers in my line of work and it truly sucks. My thoughts are with you and the rest of your department.

CEMENTHEAD · Post by **CEMENTHEAD** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:29 pm

Condolences......................

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 10:43 pm

My prayers for his family and your entire department.

It's been rough on the thin blue line lately. Too many have past recently.

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:12 pm

May God Bless.

Bogie35 · Post by **Bogie35** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 11:28 pm

I'm praying for you and each of his loved ones.

bogie

Rexster · Post by **Rexster** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:33 am

May he rest in peace. My condolences.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:37 am

I'm so sorry for your loss, Sir.....

Doc Hudson · Post by **Doc Hudson** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:06 am

Sincerest condolences on the loss of your friend and comrade.

jkbrea · Post by **jkbrea** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:47 am

It truly is sad to lose a fellow officer, especially in a small tight department. Stay strong brother.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:42 am

My Condolences to the Officers family and friends.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:55 am

Very sorry to hear that.

You guys be careful out there!

jason

firefuzz · Post by **firefuzz** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:38 am

My sincerest condolences for you and your department. The death of a brother officer is always hard to deal with. Hopefully your Sheriff will bring in a CIS team, but I think you'll find your biggest support team will be your department "family".

Walk close to and talk softly to each other. Be mindful of loners. May God extend his protective hand over each of you until you heal.

Prayers sent for all.

Rob

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:53 am

Dang Kim - I'm very sorry to hear that. Condolences to his family, friends and peers. This year is not starting off good for our men and women in blue...

Post by **Hobie** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:41 am

Our condolences.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:42 am

Prayers sent

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:18 am

kimwcook,
You have my very deepest condolences, God Bless!

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:46 am

Very sorry to hear the news. You and the other members in the department have my sincere condolences.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:48 am

I sincerely thank you for the thoughts and support. I was pretty drained after getting up at 0500, getting in my class A's. Which I haven't worn in about 10 years. Then attending the services at the memorial and grave site, getting home at about 1600 hours.

The past six months have been just crazy with the losses to law enforcement. People pulling up and shooting at cops that had nothing to do with their current lot in life. Just in the State of Washington in the last six months we've had two officer's shot by uninvolved parties after giving someone a traffic ticket. One officer died, his trainee will live. Four officer's shot and killed having coffee in a coffee shop getting caught up on paperwork before shift. None of these officer's had even met the murderer before. Two officer's shot, one died and the other will live after responding to a domestic violence call and offering the guy a ride. Same type situation just happened in Anchorage with someone shooting an officer as he was parked. The only motive they have at this time is because he was a cop and he was there.

It's getting awful western out there. When society starts attacking the people that try and maintain law and order it can't be too far behind that society itself takes a really big hit.

I've said this before, people are responsible for their own safety first and foremost. So everyone, especially the people who congregate here, need to re-focus their awareness on their surroundings and don't get caught unawares.

Thanks for lending an ear.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 12:38 pm

Just caught up KWC.

No need for a sorry friend (about being on a downer). Sounds like he was a man to celerbrate.

Sorry for your loss and best wishes.

Nath.

don Tomás · Post by **don Tomás** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:16 pm

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 1:25 pm

kimwcook wrote:I sincerely thank you for the thoughts and support. I was pretty drained after getting up at 0500, getting in my class A's. Which I haven't worn in about 10 years. Then attending the services at the memorial and grave site, getting home at about 1600 hours.

The past six months have been just crazy with the losses to law enforcement. People pulling up and shooting at cops that had nothing to do with their current lot in life. Just in the State of Washington in the last six months we've had two officer's shot by uninvolved parties after giving someone a traffic ticket. One officer died, his trainee will live. Four officer's shot and killed having coffee in a coffee shop getting caught up on paperwork before shift. None of these officer's had even met the murderer before. Two officer's shot, one died and the other will live after responding to a domestic violence call and offering the guy a ride. Same type situation just happened in Anchorage with someone shooting an officer as he was parked. The only motive they have at this time is because he was a cop and he was there.

It's getting awful western out there. When society starts attacking the people that try and maintain law and order it can't be too far behind that society itself takes a really big hit.

I've said this before, people are responsible for their own safety first and foremost. So everyone, especially the people who congregate here, need to re-focus their awareness on their surroundings and don't get caught unawares.

Thanks for lending an ear.

Keep your head up WWC, tis same here gettin!

Nath.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 4:33 pm

Law Dawg,
I hear what your saying. Society has become way too violent. Here, in the East cop shootings happen all the time. Eight were KILLED in Philly in the last 14 months. Many others were shot and wounded with the latest being today and another one last weekend. All the shooters were "brothers" too, but another kind.--------------Sixgun

Mac in Mo · Post by **Mac in Mo** » Tue Jan 12, 2010 6:36 pm

Condolences to you, your fellow officers and the family. Kevin

olyinaz · Post by **olyinaz** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 2:22 am

Very sorry to hear. Hang in there.

Best,
Oly

Noah Zark · Post by **Noah Zark** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:16 am

Somehow I missed this. My sincere sympathies, and prayers for the surviving family members in coping with their loss.

Noah

win7094M1 · Post by **win7094M1** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:34 pm

My prayers for the fallen and those they left behind - I've been to too many police funerals in twenty-eight years on the job. It's never easy to say goodbye.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:50 pm

Condolences Kim, to you, your Department and the Deputy's family. Be safe.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 11:52 pm

Godspeed!

Billy Boy · Post by **Billy Boy** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 6:44 am

Thoughts and prayers sent brother.
God speed.
BB