Family, Friends, and All Others Remember . . .

Photograph: Officer Kristine Marie Fairbanks

Patch image: United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, U.S. Government

Officer Kristine Marie Fairbanks
United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations
U.S. Government
Saturday, September 20, 2008

Thank you for your bravery, duty and ultimate sacrifice. You will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be fogotten!

Sergeant, Retired
Fayetteville, AR PD
2010-02-03

LADY WARRIOR
In memory of Deputy Anne Jackson, Skagit County Sheriff’s Department
And
US Forest Service Officer Kristine Fairbanks
Both killed in the line of duty in Washington State, September 2008

Somebody somewhere called you
“daughter”, or “sister”
Perhaps somebody somewhere called you
“mom”
I suppose somebody somewhere called you
“lover”
And the loss they feel, no doubt’s at least as strong

But Lady Warrior
Is how I came to know you
Sister Soldier
Is who you were to me
Lady Warrior
That fire that burned within you
Was the same warrior fire
That burns inside of me

You fought beside me
In the mountains and the valleys
You stood beside me
In the heat of the fire
You walked beside me
Down those darkest streets and alleys
Full of courage, and strength, and warrior fire

And Lady Warrior
Is how I came to know you
Sister Soldier
Is who you were to me
Lady Warrior
That fire that burned within you
Was the same warrior fire
That burns inside of me

Another warrior
Has fallen in the battle
A brave soldier
Has paid the final price
Another hero
Gave her life as a reminder
That freedom only comes
Through sacrifice

Warrior
Is how I came to know you
Soldier
Is who you were to me
Lady Warrior
That fire that burned within you
Was the same warrior fire
That burns inside of me

Lady Warrior
That fire that burned within you
Trust that your warrior fire
Burns on
Inside of me

©Tom Doran, 2008

tom Doran
fellow cop, neighboring agency
2010-01-10

Kris, I miss you so much. Words could never say how much I miss you or how big a gap your leaving left in my life... I miss you, I miss you, I miss you. Sometimes I wish that I could just talk to you, tell you how Aries is doing, and have you meet Lola. But I know that's not happening. I miss you, Kris.

Love,
Kristen

Kristen L.
4-H Happy Tails member
2010-01-03

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones and close friends on this Christmas holiday. You have not been forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-12-24

Thank you for your service. Your dedication, willingness to serve and Sacrifice will never go unforgotten. You are a true hero and credit to the Badge. Your husband, daughter and friends & family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Rest easy Sister Fairbanks...

Anonymous

2009-09-22

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones today. Keep watch over all of your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-09-20

A year. I can't believe it's been a year. I miss you, I miss you, I miss you. I will never forget you.

<3, Kristen

Kristen L.
4-H Happy Tails member
2009-09-20

To Officer Kristine Fairbanks, her family and her fellow officers with the United States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Officer Fairbanks‘s tragic death and we honor her for her valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Officer Fairbanks and thank you for your service.

Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Memebers and Staff
2009-09-20

Thoughts with Brian, Whitney and the rest of the family at this difficult time.

"Many tender memories soften your grief,
May fond recollection bring you relief,
And may you find comfort and peace in the thought
Of the joy that knowing your loved one brought...
For time and space can never divide
Or keep your loved one from your side
When memory paints in colors true
The happy hours that belonged to you".
~ Helen Steiner Rice

Andy B
Former co-worker
2009-09-20

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Every time I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man/woman they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Officer Fairbanks. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. (The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. I can also be found on Face Book.) You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Kristine, she sounds like she was a great woman with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew her in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Kristine's life and the WOMAN that she was. Remember that Kristine's life was about so much more than the way he died. Kristine will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember her.

Officer Fairbanks, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost seven years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,

Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Fiancée of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)
2009-09-13

Dear Kris,

I went to fair with Lola. She did great. We got blues in everything except for Rally, which we got a white in, and Obedience, which we were dq from. It wasn't her fault, though, and you would've agreed. All in all, it was a ton of fun, & she loved the petting bench. But you should've been there to see us. You should've. We miss and love you always, Kris!

<3 Kristen & Lola

Kristen L.
4-H Happy Tails member
2009-08-24

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Fairbanks and we honor her distinguished service to the cause of justice and peace. Sadly, our nation has lost one of its finest citizens, a community has lost a friend and protector, and a family has lost an example of character and courage who they will love and respect forever.

To the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Fairbanks, I would like you to know that a lot of people pray for you, and my hope is that their prayers will give you the strength necessary to move on. Just as you were always with her when she walked the beat or patrolled the streets, know that she will always be with you - wherever you may be. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Officer Fairbanks is distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for her brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

It was their duty to serve; it is ours to remember.

Special Agent
FBI New York City
2009-08-07

I was training at FLETC when you made the ultimate sacrifice. I will never forget your dedication to our profession, and your brave and courageous stand against those who would hurt the innocent..May God keep you, Bless You and your family , and hold you all in the Palm of His Hand....

Deputy U.S. Marshal T. Brian Hunt
United States Marshals Service
2009-07-30

I'm missing you especially bad right now, Kris... Wish you could have seen me & Lola at Summer Classics. It was so much fun. She thinks she's a lap dog & would sit on my lap when I sat on the ground. Then I would use her for a pillow. Very comfy. We got Reserve Champion in Rally. i could go on for hours, but really, I can sum it up in four words: I miss you soooooooo much.

Love you soooooooooooooo much, Kris. I'll never forget you.

<3 Kristen

Kristen L.
Happy Tails 4-H member
2009-06-26

I wanted to stop in and leave a short poem to let you know that you have not been forgotten.

Poem by Richard Fife:

No person is ever truly alone.
Those who live no more,
Whom we loved,
Echo still within our thoughts,
Our words, our hearts.
And what they did,
And who they were,
Becomes a part of all that we are,
Forever.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer; Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-04-11

Kris-I wish you were in court today to see our guy sentenced. You would have been so proud. We would definitely have celebrated. I miss you so much.

Special Agent Anne Minden
U.S. Forest Service
2009-04-10

I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you...

It has happened, so
We will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend...

Love you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much Kris. Thnks for EVERYTHING!

<3 Kristen

Kristen L.
4-H Happy Tails member
2009-03-12

My thoughts go out to all of your loved ones and close friends during this very trying time. Keep watch over all of them, wrap your wings around them and protect them from harm. Come to them in their dreams so they feel your presence and know you are watching over them. You are a true hero.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2009-03-07

Kris, I miss you so much. I think of you every day, and every time I see a police officer I think of you and pray for them. Brian and Whitney are always in my thoughts and prayers. I'm still working Monster Dog, but have also found a better behaved dog to take to fair. All in all, I guess I'm okay... But I miss you so bad.

I love you so much,
Kristen

Kristen L.
4-H Happy Tails member
2009-02-20

You Taught Me

You taught me
Everything I know
You taught me
How to grow

You taught me
How deeply I can love
You taught me
To dream big

You taught me
How to let go of hate
You taught me
TO put my all into what I do

You taught me
How to forgive
You taught me
How to live

Written By Kristen L.

Half a year since you passed. I love and miss you. Thanks for everything.

<3 Kristen

Kristen L.
4-H Happy Tails member
2009-02-20

The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

Proverbs 28:1