Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Kurt was a great friend to many. The memories that each of his friends have will be cherished for a lifetime. I know how much these DPS Troopers love their jobs but, my heart is sadden that sometimes it's the very thing they love that takes their lives.

For Jennifer, Makayla and Wyatt I pray that God will give you...
Hope for Tomorrow
Faith to get Through
Courage to Live
Strength to Survive &
Love for a Lifetime.

You will be truly missed, but I know you are looking down from Heaven and standing watch over your family and DPS Brothers. Thanks for making Texas a little safer! - Mitzie Tucker

Mitzie Tucker, Friend

May 11, 2004

Trooper Knapp,

Rest in Peace Brother, job on earth well done. My prayers are with your family and the Texas Department of Public Safety. God Bless You....You will never be forgotten.

Officer
NC

May 11, 2004

Rest in Peace Trooper Kurt David Knapp. My prayers are with your family, friends, and co workers during this tragedy.

Tonya Stephenson
Delaware County Private Citizen, PA

May 10, 2004

Another Brother has passed from us. He has been carried into the Heavens upon his shield, carried before us to serve as a Guardian Angel of the Thin Blue Line. He stands his watch over those of us left behind. He will guide our steps and steady our hand. He is not truly gone from us, he has simply been promoted to a higher position.

Trooper Allan Brenneis
Tennessee Highway Patrol

May 10, 2004

Rest in Peace Trooper Knapp. We will all miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for your service.

1222
Haltom City Police Department

May 10, 2004

Kurt was my brother in law- I have known him since highschool. He is the only man that ever dated my husband's sister that my husband did not want to kill. Later he was also the one to always make family functions bearable. He made us laugh. He was the kind of guy that accepted everyone, kicked back by the side of the pool, with a beer and took it all in. Everyone loved him. He loved his job and his family. Why don't the assholes ever die? At any rate, thanks for all the well wishes. It does make a difference.

Urs
Family

May 10, 2004

Our prayers go out to the family of Trooper Kurt Knapp.
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges
can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
Author Unknown
May GOD always be with you and all our brothers.

Murphy
Department of Public Safety

May 10, 2004

I am stationed at Balad air field, Iraq, and I just want to show my respects to a former troop. A soldier in my eyes. I know you don't know me, but I care for my state, and country. Thank you Trooper Knapp, and God Bless your family. Respectfuly, Daniel Stites

A1C Stites, Daniel B
United States Air Force

May 10, 2004

My condolences to the family and brother/sister Troopers of Trooper Kurt Knapp. You made the ultimate sacrifice. May God bless you, your family and brother/sister officers in the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

May 10, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers to your family, friends and co workers. May the Lord comfort and help them each and every day.

Stephanie Duplantis
surviving spouse 1993

Stephanie Duplantis
Metroplex Chapter COPS

May 10, 2004

May God rest his reassuring hand upon Trooper Knapp's family. Your sacrifice shall not be forgotten.

Investiagator Joe Willis
Anderson Co D.A. Office, Texas

May 10, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Trooper Knapp. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

SSgt. Rod Phillips
Florida DOT Motor Carrier Compliance

May 10, 2004

I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Trooper Knapp. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

SSgt. Rod Phillips
Florida DOT Motor Carrier Compliance

May 10, 2004

Kurt, we have known each other for years and I can't remember a time when you weren't smiling. All through the college years and through the academy. All those times we spent talking and studying, you always were in a joyful mood. I sit here today with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face, because I know you are up in heaven smiling down on us. You have done well, and you will not be forgotten. God speed brother, and watch over us all.

Trooper Joel G. Machost
Texas Department of Public Safety

May 10, 2004

Rest in peace sir. Thank you.

Shannon
concerned citizen

May 10, 2004

May God Bless you Troop Knapp rest in peace. God bless your family.

May 10, 2004

Yet the life of another hero is taken too soon. My deepest sympathy to the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Knapp. May the Lord give you strength and bless each of you during this time.
Rest in peace for your watch here is over; walk in heavens beat and guide us all to protect and serve others safely.

US Ranger Catroppa
National Park Service Kennesaw GA

May 10, 2004

May God comfort your family during this difficult time.

TFC Jason W. Ginn
Mississippi Highway Patrol

May 10, 2004

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Trooper Kurt David Knapp... and the Texas Department of Public Safety... our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Kurt... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman and Pooky -Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

May 10, 2004

Several troopers with our local DPS office knew Kurt and immediately went to San Antonio to be by the Knapps side. God's blessings to Kurt and his family. We lost a Brother, but the Lord has received an Angel.

Sergeant Dennis Gutierrez
Hays County Sheriff's Office

May 9, 2004

May God bless and keep you and your family.
Rest in peace, brother...........

Trooper
New Jersey State Police

May 9, 2004

My heart goes out to Trooper Knapp, his family, and to the Texas Department of Pubilc Safety. God Bless.

Trooper Gatewood
Florida Highway Patrol

May 9, 2004

My family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, & fellow co-workers of Trooper Knapp. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless & watch over all the men & women in law enforcement. Thank you Trooper Knapp for your service.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Fettig

May 9, 2004

Every day I visit this web site praying that there are no new names. Today my heart sank as I saw that the number was higher. To the family and friends of Trooper Knapp, and to the TDPS members, may God bless you and be with you in this time of sorrow. America lost another hero today; you are now 10-42 go walk a beat on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell, you are a blue angel, R.I.P. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. God Speed Brother.

Diane Dodge
Polk County Sheriff's Office, FL

May 9, 2004

Although there may be 250 miles between where you and I work, your untimely passing hits home. I am assigned to a DPS Helicopter in McAllen and work closely with your brothers and sisters in Region 8. They are my friends and, by proxy, so are you. May your passing be a reminder to all of us how quickly life can change. To Trooper Knapp's family: I know the sacrifice and the dedication that was required to do his job. I can say without hesitation that Kurt David Knapp left this life doing what he loved. Our thoughts are prayers are with you today.

Sgt. Howard L. Hawbaker
Hidalgo County (TX) Sheriff's Department

May 9, 2004