Officer Down Memorial Page

Rest in Peace, Officer Kennedy. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 9, 2012

Even though i never got to meet you grandpa, i can still feel your protection guarding me. I have heard of your bravery from many people, and no matter what happens, you will be in my heart forever and always. I love you and miss you dearly grandpa, you are a TRUE hero.

Madison Kennedy
i am his grandaughter
December 27, 2011

I love you grandpa.

Madison Kennedy
i am his grandaughter
December 27, 2011

My prayers are with the children of this hero, his wife and friends that were left behind to pick up the pieces and move forward after such a tragedy. May God be with them all.. Officer Kennedy, you sir are a hero who we will never forget, may you continue to rest in peace sir.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL

Deb
August 10, 2011

I want you to know you are missed dearly and loved very much by many. John honors your name every day and your grandchildren are very much aware of what an honorable man you once were. You will never be forgotten by your loved one's.

John & Jennifer Kennedy & your grandchil
Father and Grandfather
May 16, 2011

Rest in peace brother. May God Bless you and your family through this tragedy. There is a place in heaven for hero's and we all know a special spot is reserved for you. God Bless.

SGT Michael Paciorek
Hampshire County Deputy Sheriff
February 17, 2011

Thank you for your service and dedication to the agency, and thank you for allowing me to be the Chief of your great department. You and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, Cathy and Jessie Strianese. 5/1/09

Tony Strianese
DBPD
May 1, 2009

As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Officer Kennedy.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
December 17, 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
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
October 2, 2007

There is only one word to describe this man - the word is "HERO". Thank you John D. for your dedication and service. You are still in my thoughts nad prayers.

March 20, 2006

Officer Kennedy,
On today, the 31st anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Delray Beach.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

August 10, 2005