 | Deputy Sheriff Kiv Phillips
Cochise County Sheriff's Department
Arizona
Friday, July 7, 1882 |
Tombstone Epitaph, July 6th, 1882:
A Cold Blooded Murder. An Efficient Officer Killed.
Our citizens were startled yesterday morning by the announcement that Deputy Sheriff Phillips had been killed while attempting the arrest of a disorderly character...
...At the regular meeting of the Rescue Hook and Ladder Company last night a committee was appointed to report resolutions of sympathy at the untimely death of Mr. Phillips, who was an honored member of the company...
...He was a young man [26] of most exemplary habits and good principles. He was utterly devoid of fear in the discharge of his duty, although most quiet and unassuming in his manner... Anonymous
2009-09-02
Deputy Sheriff Phillips,
God granted you but a few years on earth to make your "mark" but that you certainly did. It took courage, stength and love of one's fellow man to walk into the face of danger as you did so many years ago.
Thank you, sir, for your service. You WILL NEVER be forgotten.
Tom Jensen
Father of Detective Jared Scott Jensen EOW 2/22/06
Colorado Springs Police Department Tom Jensen
2009-08-23
My Dearest Family and Friends
Somethings I'd like to say but first of all to let you know that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven where I dwell with Our Lord above. where there's no more tears or sadness just eternal Love. Please don't be unhappy because I'm out of sight, remember that I'm with you every morning,noon and Night.
The Day I had to leave you when my Life on earth was through God picked me up and hugged me and He said I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, You were missed while you were gone. As for your Dearest Family they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly as part of my big plan. Theres so much we have to do to help our Moral Man.
Then God gave me a list of things that He wished for me to do, and foremost on that list of mine is to watch and care for you.
I'll be beside you everyday and through out the years, And when your sad. I'm standing there to wipe away your tears.
When You lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight God and I are close you in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on Earth and all the loving years, because your only human they are bound to bring you tears.
Please don't be afraid to cry, it does releive the pain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, But if I were to tell you You wouldn't understand.One thing is for certain, though my life on Earth is over I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.
To My many Friends, Trust God knows what is best.I'm still not far away from you I'm just beyond the crest.
So, If you can help somebody who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night my day was not in vain.
And now I am contented that with my life. it was worth while,Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
If you meet somebody who is down and feeling low just lend a hand and pick him up as on your way you go.
When Your walking down the street and you've got me on your mind just know Im walking in your footstep only a half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentel breeze or wind upon your face thats me just giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace.
I will always love you from the land way up above We'll be in touch again soon
PS God sends his Love. Anonymous
2008-12-17
Rest In Peace Kiv Phillips.
Deputy Phillips is buried in Hills of Eternity Memorial Park. Our records show his name as Kiv, not Kip, at least that is what is carved on his headstone. I am so intrigued by the fact that he is buried in the same cemetery as Wyatt Earp, also a sheriff in Tombstone, AZ! Judy Edmonson
Cemetery Manager
2008-08-08
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace. Officer
2008-02-09
Rest in Peace, Deputy Sheriff Phillips. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Officer 11169
2007-03-14
Deputy Phillips, you are gone but not forgotten. Daniel Olivas
C
2005-11-19
A true and courageous hero and an inspiration to all Arizona law enforcement officers. Rest in peace, sir.
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