Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

In summation, Kris was a very competent officer and yet, a gentle soul.

USNPS Park Ranger (retired) Scot Bowen
friend and fellow officer

September 23, 2008

To the family and fellow Forest Service Officers I want to send you my deepest thoughts and prayers and want you to know everyone is keeping you in our hearts during this difficult time.

I am the father of Nevada Trooper Kara Kelly-Borgognone, #727, EOW 2-28-08, and know there is no greater loss than this. It makes no sense and never will. It is the toughest thing a husband, parent, child and fellow officer will ever have to go through and I hope no one ever has to ever again.

From everything I can read or know about Officer Kristine Fairbanks she was a dedicated professional as well as a Loving Caring wife and mother, daughter, friend, and just great person. There is no higher calling than that. As the father of a Lady Law Enforcement Officer who also left behind a husband and daughter I know this is the toughest and most painful thing anyone could ever have to go through.

Please know we are praying for you and also for all of your friends, family, co-workers and there are people all over the United States that hold Kristine in the highest regard and care as well as the family too. We will NEVER forget Kristine and her sacrifice as she gave her all and is now with the Angels in Uniform who gaurd and keep us daily.

Please feel free to contact me anytime at 775-427-4215. I would do anything possible to help the family of a "True Hero". As I have learned..."Heros Live Forever"

Kevin Kelly
Father of Kara Kelly-Borgognone, NHP #727, EOW 2/28/08

Kevin Kelly
Civilian

September 23, 2008

To the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Kristine Fairbanks, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. What a terrible loss for all. May God keep you close and comfort you.

Sister, rest easy now...

Renata Marlow
Mount Vernon Police, Washington

September 23, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family, friends, and department of Officer Kristine Fairbanks. May she rest in eternal peace, and may God bless and keep you all.

Cpl Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

September 23, 2008

Kris,on behalf of the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, I express our deepest appreciation for your service and our heartfelt compassion for your husband and daughter. I have spent numerous hours with our LEO's amd FPO's, and have the utmost respect for the daily challenges faced in caring for the land and serving people. You did so with honor and distinction as attested by many. This Forest grieved the loss of LEO Brent Jacobson, nearly 20 years ago in a shooting incident. As part of your Forest Service family, we stand with you and your family, now and forevermore.

Randy Swick, District Ranger
Idaho Panhandle National Forest

September 23, 2008

Thank you for your service Officer Fairbanks. I appreciate what you and your fellow Officers have sacrificed to help keep us all safe. My heart goes out to your family. Rest in peace.

Todd Browne
US Forest Camper

September 23, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of my fellow sister in law enforcement. I know she will be watching over all of us.

Officer Tricia Baker
and K-9 "Dakota"

K-9 Officer Tricia Baker
Athens Police Department, IL

September 23, 2008

My partner K-9 Jake and I had the privledge to work with Kristine and her K-9 partner on a couple occasions at the Oroville Port of Enrty. Kristine and I talked about how much she enjoyed being a K-9 handler for the USFS. The Law Enforcement Family has lost another Hero. Kristine you will be missed. To Kristine's family, my prayers and my family's prayers are with you.

Deputy Kevin Kinman / K-9 Jake
Okanogan County Sheriff's Office

September 23, 2008

Our most heartfelt condolences to the Fairbanks family, we mourn with you during your time of loss, am thankful for the time you had with Kristine, and will keep you in our prayers.

US Customs & Border Protection
Andrade Port of Entry
K9 Section

K9 Section
US Customs & Border Protection - Andrade Port of Entry

September 23, 2008

Thank you Kris, for protecting the public and your coworkers. Every one of us working in the field owes you and all LEO's a great debt for the role you play in allowing us to do what we do safely. I wish you could return to your family tonight, and I thank you for all you did to let others return to thiers. Thank you and may God help bring peace to your daughter and husband.

Angela
USFS Biologist

September 23, 2008

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Officer Fairbanks. The lives of our law enforcement officers who daily face the unknown, whether it is in the darkest part of the forest or on the streets, their courage and dedication while standing between us and those who wish to do us harm can never be forgotten. Officer Fairbanks will never be forgotten by those who continue to protect and serve and by those who love and respect nature. May God watch over you.

Former USFS & Police Dispatcher

September 23, 2008

Godspeed Ma'am...Go in Peace

Ptn. R. Murphy

September 23, 2008

Rest in peace Sister, we have the watch from here.

Officer 606
Florida Fish and Wildlife

September 23, 2008

Rest in Peace Officer Faribanks. Thank You for keeping us safe out in the weeds and the trees.

Firefighter Thomas Sharpe
USFS R-5 / San Bernardino County Sheriff's Dept.

September 23, 2008

Kris,
It seems like yesterday I was in your office, talking about K9s. Or talking to you next to your truck while you filled up at the 76 station. I was always inspired by the way your eyes lit up when you talked about your daughter, or your dog, or even the latest crazy call you and Radar were on. You were always so happy, so positive. Every time we talked, I would drive off thinking "I want to be THAT kind of officer". I am really going to miss you Kris. I wish we could have just one more "roadside"- I would thank you for being such a positive influence, and for always reminding me of what is truly important. I will always remember you.
Rest in Peace.

Officer M. Shannon P-10
Forks PD

September 23, 2008

Your land management colleagues in the National Park Service grieve for this terrible loss. We know what it means to patrol vast lands alone, to risk everything in order to protect the nation's most precious places, and we deeply honor your sacrifice. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

U.S. Park Ranger
National Park Service

September 23, 2008

11 days ago we had a memorial service for Anne Jackson, a Skagit County Deputy and now we once again go thru the heartache of telling another officer good-bye. Officer Fairbanks served proudly and was deeply loved and respected by those who knew her. It is a tragedy to lose her. We never know when our lives on this earth will end, but we can make a reservation in Heaven now and assure us a place when God calls us to Himself. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6) and He PAID the price for our sins on the Cross so we don't have to pay the penalty for our sins. Yipee! If we accept His payment by faith we can have salvation and spend eternity with Him in Heaven. It is not something we must earn, it is a gift. The most precious one we can ever receive. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith_and this not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God_not by good deeds, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2: 8,9. For without faith, it is impossible to please God. And our faith must be in God's only Son, Jesus Christ.
You were a credit to the uniform, Officer Fairbanks. Thanks for serving the
Evergreen State! My heart goes out to your loved ones left behind and may the Lord comfort them as only He can do.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

Anonymous

September 23, 2008

Thank you for your service. May you rest in peace.

Cody Traub
Kalama Police Department

September 23, 2008

Rest in peace Officer Fairbanks...

Lieutenant
Genesee County, Michigan

September 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Fairbanks. Rest in peace our sister.

The Patrol Men and Women of
Sylvania Township PD (OH)

September 23, 2008

Last Wednesday when I nearly ran into with my grocery cart in Thriftymart you smiled and we exchanged hellos. It was great to work with you over the years. You and your family were great neighbors. When you moved to the river I thought "what a great place for you to stretch out and decompress." Your integrity and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all of us. Your devotion to your daughter and other children was legendary. You lived life "for the greatest good." May the place you are now be free from all the things that trouble our public lands.

Jon Preston Park Ranger
Olympic National Park Hoh Rain Forest

September 22, 2008

Officer Fairbanks: I hope your family realizes how many brothers and sisters in law enforcement are praying for them. We will watch them while they are here on Earth till you are with them again. God Bless you.

SSA Ellen Pierson
US ICE

September 22, 2008

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Kristine Fairbanks as well as to the United State Department of Agriculture - Forest Service, Law Enforcement & Investigations, United States Government. Rest in peace Officer Fairbanks, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch, CTO
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda Fl

September 22, 2008

Thank you for caring enough about our nation's people and its resources to do the dangerous and often thankless work that you did.

God Bless and Godspeed.

NPS Ranger
National Park Service

September 22, 2008

Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family, friends, and entire department. I know that Angels carried you high into the Heavens above. May you rest in Peace. God Bless!

Dispatcher Sara Singleton
Howard County Maryland Communications 911 Center

September 22, 2008