Officer Down Memorial Page

Its been four years bud. Your memory is still alive here. Your stories still come up while working. Think of you often.

146
Nevada Higway Patrol/Reno
February 29, 2012

Thanks for your services.

David
February 28, 2012

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Continue to watch over all of them and protect them. You will never be forgotten by those that really love and care about you.

"No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts,
And what they did,
And who they were,
Becomes a part of all that we are now, Forever."
By Richard Fife.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
February 28, 2012

Rest in peace and may god bless you. We remember you today.

Lt.J.Pease
B.P.D
February 28, 2012

Kara -
Your birthday is coming up and you've been in my mind a lot lately. We're starting to think about planning our 20 year reunion - and it just hit me today that you will not be there. I can't imagine it. I hope that you will be with us in spirit - I will have to take over your job of teasing with love.
I was looking through some old notebooks and found one of those stupid 70's looking people we used to draw that you had signed - "Kara K. the king, the one who rocks" and I laughed out loud. You do rock Kara.
Please continue to look out for all of us from above.
Missing you so much! Nedster

Nettie
friend
November 6, 2011

Kara-
I miss you more and more everyday, just did a project on you for a class today! So I decided to write you something. Hope heaven is treating you well, Ashlyn is growing up so fast. She's a little you :) Kicks butt at everything!
I miss you more than words can explain..
Rest In Peace Beautiful!
I love you<3

Your birthday is coming up, and I'm going to go visit you at the cemetry!
Love you Kara<3

Blair Borgognone
Daughter
October 21, 2011

I miss you beautiful! Wish Ash and I could spend this mother's day with you. She's getting so big, almost in 2nd grade but you would know cuz your watching over us. We all miss you immensly, you'll live forever on in our hearts. Rest in peace momma, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!<3
Love your hun-bun bb

Blair
Daughter
May 4, 2011

My heart and prayers are with all who love and miss you, especially your children. I hope they know you are honoured here.

RIP Kara.

Constable Amanda Pandolfi #1249
York Regional Police, Ontario Canada
February 28, 2011

Thinking of you this Christmas season. Ashlyn is getting so big. She looks more like you every day. She said that the Christmas tree is up and you would like the way it looks. I love you sis and keep looking over all of us.

Chris Kelly
Brother to Kara
December 23, 2010

I miss you, everyday. There is not one day that goes by that I don't think about you, and miss you. We are all "getting on" with it, but we are not the same. You would be proud of us, and still it isn't enough. It will do, and it will be "fine"...
Your daughter is growing, and I hope you approve of what I am doing with her, and how much. Sometimes I wonder if it isn't enough, and sometimes I wonder if it is to much.
Your brother misses you, and his pride for you is overpowering.
Love you sissy...miss you.

Tobi
Sister
October 27, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends as another year passes. May they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 2, 2010

Always remembered & honored 4 her service & her ultimate sacrifice. May the Lord continually comfort all those who mourn her tragic loss. This is my heartfelt prayer today.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister & granddau.of LEOs
February 24, 2010

Rest easy friend, we have the watch from here...

Officer C. Weidenbach
Arizona Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol
December 6, 2009

We met your family on 4.4.09 when we came to honor those who had given the gift of life to others. Thank you for your service and the second chance you gave to those you helped. You are a shining star and will continue to live on in the bodies and hearts of those who knew you and those you so selflessly donated to. God Bless you

Matthew 5:9

Ofc J. Grivetti
Richmond, CA Police Dept
April 15, 2009

I worked in Reno at the Parole & Probation Office and had the opportunity to work with Kara a number of times there and when she was stationed in Fallon. I wish it had been more. And thanks, Kara, for listening to my "alibi" at the range more than once!

D.Peck
Petersburg, Alaska

Dave Peck Nevada Parole Officer-retired
Nevada DPS/Coworker
March 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones, friends and fellow officers during this time of rememberance. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
March 3, 2009

Trooper Kara Kelly-Borgognone,
On this the 1st anniversary of your passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. From reading the many posts on here,I can tell you were such a special lady. Thank you just doesn't seem to be enough words to say. May your family find some comfort in knowing that you are a true hero in every way. God Bless and continue to watch over your loved ones.

Ohio
summit county

Anonymous
February 28, 2009

The wicked flee where no man pursueth, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Proverbs 28:1

God bless you and all who mourn you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Girls, I don't know you or your momma, but she was a very special person. She loves you now and always. Keep hanging in there, it's what she would want you to do. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Friend of Off. Kris Fairbanks RIP 9-20-08

K.L.
February 28, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the first 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.

To Dirk and children, to Kara's Mom and Dad, her siblings: I share your anquish in losing a beloved family member which I believe is life's greatest sorrow. Time never diminishes love. You are in my heart's embrace today. May God grant you solace.

Rest In Peace, Kara. You are so beautiful in your picture. I am sorry you were robbed of your life at such a young age. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
February 28, 2009

THE THIN BLUE LINE

Among us, sent down from heaven,
Are those that walk a Thin Blue Line, that's a given.
Like Guardian Angels to watch over me and you,
Are those that wear the uniform of blue.
We see them only as traffic stops,
We do not call them friends, just cops.
We pray we never have a chance meeting,
We never pass along a greeting.
But they are so much more than this,
They simply do not see the world as bliss.
But they look into the corners of our deepest fears,
They walk the beat, they wipe a tear.
They bring a message to our home,
When all is not well, and you are alone.
They come to us, no matter the need,
Handle the problem, complete the deed.
They lay their personal feelings aside,
They do their job, they have great pride.
And if one should fall, among life's things.
The badge they wear, turns into wings.

copywriter
Katherine Raborn
1999

Officer Rob Trevino
Clinton Police Department, Michigan
January 9, 2009

Blair and Kevin, I did not know your mother/daughter, but from what it seems like she was an absolutly beautiful person, inside and out. I am very sorry for your loss but let it comfort you that she is in a better place and is watching over you! She is a true hero in my eyes.
~san diego

Amanda
January 8, 2009

Dear Kara,

Today is Christmas and we miss you every second of the day. It's not the same with you not with us and we are doing the best we can. Dirk and the girls are hanging in there and Dirk is really doing a great job raising the girls in the way we know you'd be happy with.

I know this is a special day and Christmas Eve was the night Dirk proposed to you and it was such a special time. He loved you like no other and still does too.

Your Mom, Me, Chris, Mike, and Lauren and also Dirk, Ashlyn, Blair, Tobi, Shelley, Pat, Krista and Kayla will all be together today and we will be thinking of YOU and missing you today more than ever.

I love you my dearest daughter and always will and my heart is broken at losing you. You are a true Hero Kara.

Love you always,

Dad

Kevin Kelly
Father
December 25, 2008

God Bless, Rest In Peace

Chief George Yaccich
Rochester Twp Police PA.
December 17, 2008

i miss you kar<3 you are sooo amazing in so many different ways. you were my best friend. and give daddy a sign that im sorry and i love him with my whole heart<3. i miss you kar.. i really do. you will be forever my mom<3 i love you..

blair borgognone
daughter
December 11, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!!!

Dirk
Husband
November 8, 2008