Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Another senseless loss! I pray that our Lord watches over your family and friends during this tragic time. You are a true American Hero and you are in our prayers. Rest now my friend, you've earned it.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State police

September 21, 2008

Thank you for being you, May you rest in peace.

Anonymous

September 21, 2008

POLICE OFFICER'S PRAYER
Strengthen me today, dear Lord and help me keep in mind The laws that you created For the world that You designed. May I stand for justice So one day crime may cease, And let me sever all people SO they may live in peace.

Officer Fairbanks,

May you stand in the presence of the Lord while he says to you "Well done good and faithful servant. Welcome to the Kingdom of heaven.

God Bless you and your family

Fellow Officer

September 21, 2008

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

Fellow Officer

September 21, 2008

God Speed, Sister.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 21, 2008

On behalf of all the recruits from the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, Session 45, we extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Kristine Fairbanks. Thank you Officer Fairbanks for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Session 45
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy, NY

September 21, 2008

Another senseless act of vilonece for the people of WA state and America. You wont be left forgotton Kristine. Thank You!

A HERO TO MORE THAN SHE KNOWS. ©2004

Emory - Ephrata, WA
brother of Ferry County WA Undersheriff matthew J. Lane, EOW 5/30/03

September 21, 2008

Rest In Peace Officer. Know that your K9 partner is unharmed. Also the killer was taken out by your local PO's. My condolences to your Family and the US Dept of Agriculture

PO Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

September 21, 2008

I am very sorry that you were taken from us so senselessly sister in green. Thank you for your bravery and service to the people of the United States. God Bless and rest in peace, we have the watch from here. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues.

Chief JA Millan
Galena AK PD

September 21, 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.

Leo J. Kennerson #2814
RETIRED TROOPER, NYSP

September 21, 2008

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones during this very trying time. There are no magic words I can offer them to get through this terrible time except that all they can do is take one day at a time and keep your memory alive by talking about you to others and the wonderful person you are. Keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

September 21, 2008

Rest in peace, sister.

Officer R. Law
Rocklin PD

September 21, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl.II David A. Murphy
TX DPS

September 21, 2008

as the wife of a former officer, and who still have many friends and family members in law enforcement, my heartfelt prayers go out to kris's family.

Anonymous

September 21, 2008

ANOTHER TRAGEDY IN WASHINGTON THAT CLAIMS THE LIFE OF A DEDICATED OFFICER TRYING TO MAKE THEIR COMMUNITIES SAFE. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY AND ESPECIALLY THE 15 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO IS GOING TO MISS HER MOM AT A CRUCIAL TIME OF HER LIFE. MAY THE LORD WATCH OVER THE FAMILY AND THE OFFICERS INVOLVED IN THIS INCIDENT.

MT DEPUTY SHERIFF

September 21, 2008

Rest in peace.

PSC 3791
PA State Constables Office

September 21, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers to the family and co-workers of Officer Fairbanks. God Bless her for her service to the U.S. Dept of Agriculture. Rest in Peace. You will not be forgotten.

Sgt. Jim May (ret)
CMPD Charlotte, NC

September 21, 2008

To the friends and family of Officer Fairbanks, I send my sincere condolences in the loss of this fine Officer. As we are trying to bear the loss of one of our officers recently,
it is not easy to get up one more day and have to deal with this tragedy. But you must, if not for yourself, then for Officer Fairbanks. It is what she would have wanted. I don't have any words for why things happen as they do only to let you know that you are not alone in your sorrow. I have never met Officer Fairbanks but she is a sister to me in the family of law enforcement. May the good Lord wrap his arms around you and give you comfort in this time of loss..

Deputy John Hendrickson
Skagit County Sheriff's Office

September 21, 2008

Officer Fairbanks, rest easy. We will never forget.

Ptlm. J. Anthony Sandoval 82
Kingsville Police Department

September 21, 2008

Officer Fairbanks, rest easy. We will never forget.

Ptlm. J. Anthony Sandoval 82
Kingsville Police Department

September 21, 2008

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of LEO/K9 Handler Fairbanks. My God give your family strength during these trying times.

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear."

Thank you for your sevice and duty. You and your family are in my prayers.

LEO/K9 Handler J.Andrews
U.S. Forest Service Ocala National Forest

September 21, 2008

Rest in Peace.

Sgt. R. Gregson
BART Police Department, CA.

September 21, 2008

God bless you and your family.

Officer

September 21, 2008

Rest in peace.

FAM 9601
DHS-TSA FAMS

September 21, 2008

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 21, 2008