Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Kristine, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Thank You for your service and dedication to the people of this country. You have made the ultimate sacrifice and that will never be forgotten. Rest in peace sister, we will take it from here.

Officer Jody Bandy
USFS LEO North Carolina

September 24, 2008

Rest in Peace.

C.O. Stephen D. Celestino
Westchester County Dept. of Correction, NY

September 24, 2008

The death of Kristine resonated with me because I am recently retired from 30 years of service as a K-9 officer with a natural resources law enforcement agency that does work similar to what she did. I know that she loved her job as I did, and died doing her duty to protect others and the natural world we love. All law enforcement officers take that risk to make the world better for all.

Warden Specialist Deborah Palman, ret.
Maine Warden Service

September 24, 2008

May you rest in peace Officer Fairbanks. You and your family are in our prayers! God bless you.

Corporal Brad Mihalik
Northern Arizona University Police Dept.

September 24, 2008

Having a personal friend now retired from the Alaskan Forest Service and myself a former member of the USMC, I wish to extend my true sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Kristine Fairbanks.

All hope springs eternal and all good we do is forever blessed.

Godspeed Good and Faithful Servant

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Joshua Wright - Texas

September 24, 2008

I've had the opportunity to ride with a few of the US Forest Service LE officers around this beautiful State, I've had always the greatest experience. I only wish I had the chance to ride with Kris, but because of the distance i was unable to. I've only heard the greatest things about Officer Fairbanks and I wish only the best for her husband and daughter. Kris' service toward the United States Government and those around her will never be forgotten; RIP.

[Former] Explorer Miles Stipek
Snohomish County Sheriff, WASHINGTON

September 24, 2008

I just would like to take this time to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Fairbanks. On behalf of Lake Mead NRA Our prayers go out to the Family, and the U.S Forest Service for there tragic loss. May God Bless you all...
Sincerely,
Harold J Park
U.S Park Ranger
Lake Mead NRA

U.S Park Ranger Harold Park
National Park Service

September 24, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Fairbanks, we have the watch from here. You and yours are in our prayers. Know that you will be missed but never forgotten.

Special Agent Nguyen
WA State Gambling Commission

September 24, 2008

Thank you Officer Kristine Fairbanks for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of good.
I extend my condolences to the Fairbanks family. I hope that time and memories will help lessen the burden and sorrow, and that it may draw some measure of comfort knowing that others care and share her loss.

Senior Patrol Agent Pinero
U.S. Border Patrol

September 23, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Fairbanks. My thoughts are with your family and members of your agency during this most difficult time.

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret.
Jackson, NJ PD

September 23, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Fairbanks. Your tour of duty is done. It was well done, judging from the remarks from your friends! May God bless your family in their time of loss.

JON B. SHUMATE, PATROL CAPTAIN (RETIRED)
USDA-FOREST SERVICE

September 23, 2008

She was a warrior. 1*

Corporal
Greenville Police Department

September 23, 2008

To the family and friends of Kristine, Although I did not personally know Kristine, I feel that when one in our family is lost, then a part of us all is lost. As a sister K-9 handler, I want you to know that my heart feels for Kristine's family and friends. My prayers to out to all and I firmly believe that she watches from above as a sister K-9 handler. May God bless. K-9 Officer Melinda Ruopp, United States Police Canine Association National Secretary. Marshalltown, Iowa.

Officer Melinda Ruopp
Marshalltown, Iowa Police Department

September 23, 2008

Another senseless loss of life to a partner in law enforcement. May your family and friends find comfort in knowing you died while protecting and serving your community. May you Rest in peace.

Ptl. John Novak
Lakewood P.D. N.J.

September 23, 2008

Gone, but never forgotten, Rest easy now my Sister in Law, your watch on earth is over...

SGT. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.

September 23, 2008

Your efforts were not in vain and your path was righteous. Know that you now stand behind all of our badges and not just your own any longer.

USFS LEO B. Robinson
U.S. Forest Service, Region-3

September 23, 2008

Another HERO lost! May God Bless your family and help them find some sort of peace after this senseless tragedy. May your daughter ALWAYS know that you are, and will always be, a HERO! God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN

September 23, 2008

Kris - What a tragedy to lose you. You made the ultimate sacrifice. You will be missed.
To your daughter and husband - I am very sorry for your loss and know that we are all keeping you in our loving thoughts and prayers.
Rest in peace Kris and you will never be forgotten.

Kim Simpson
USFS-LE Admin.

September 23, 2008

All of us in law enforcement pay tribute to Officer Fairbanks. She exemplifies what each of us strive to be. She will be missed, but never forgotten.

Don Davis
U.S. Secret Service

September 23, 2008

May you Rest in Peace Officer Kristine Fairbanks...My prayers are with you.

Trooper
New York State Police

September 23, 2008

Kris-
I always enjoyed working with you, whether it was finding dope around the Lake or helping you train other K9 officers at the Kalaloch dorm, you were always an inspiration. Thank you for all the backup, for sharing your knowledge, and for being such a great, happy, caring person.
You will truly be missed!

Ranger Kevin Ross
National Park Service - Olympic NP

September 23, 2008

To Kristine's Family,

God bless you. I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest easily, though, knowing that she is in heaven watching over all of us.

I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity,
Recorded here at this hallowplace
Alas, my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty," I hear them say:
My family now the price to pay.
My folded flag stained with their tears;
We only had those few short years.
The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.

My sword I pass to those behind,
And pray they keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart and bended knee,
I ask for all here from the past:
Dear God, let my name be the last.

Rest in peace, Kristine, we have the watch!

PFC Jeffrey Haworth
United States Army Military Police

September 23, 2008

We all mourn the loss of another of Washingtons finest. God be with the family and friends of this fallen officer.

Oficer J. Stennick
Vader Police Department

September 23, 2008

Kris, rest in peace, the watch is covered. As a wife of a retired FS LEO, I knew in my heart everytime my husband & others in Law Enforcement left their homes there were many potential dangers that they faced & that some would not return. I was a luck one as my husband came home, finished his career in Law Enforcement & retired.

In the performance of your duty, you made the greatest sacrifice of all. I know if he could have, your K-9 partner, Radar, would have been in front protecting you.

Our Lord has taken you from us, we know not why, tho you go to a place of peace, know your family is also in our Lords hands. My thoughts & prayers are with your husband, daughter & Radar.

Deb Strickland wife of retired FS LEO Linsey Strickland.

Deb Strickland, R10 Procurement Analyst
Forest Service

September 23, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to Kristine's family. May you find strength during this time, from your extended law enforcement and Forest Service family. Know that our hearts and prayers are with you now.

Special Agent H. Campbell
Forest Service, R-5 LE&I

September 23, 2008