Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

God's comfort to the family, friends and fellow colleagues of Deputy Ford.

Special Agent Darin L. Paul
FBI Detroit

April 10, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your a hero and will truely be missed.

Sgt. Ray Gutierrez
Ulysses Police Dept. Ks.

April 10, 2005

AMERICA LOST ANOTHER HERO TODAY, DEPUTY FORD WAS ANSWERING THE CALL FOR HELP WHEN HE WAS GUNNED DOWN. GO PATROL THE STREET OF HEAVEN NOW BROTHER, WE WILL CONTINUE YOUR QUEST FOR JUSTICE. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P.
BROTHER.

SGT. W. M. RILEY
ARAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

April 10, 2005

I met Kurt and became friends with him about thirteen years ago when our department was forming our tactical team. Kurt has gave countless hours of his time training our team, he loves it. A strong frendship and respect has developed between Kurt and all of our tactical team members and will last forever.
Kurt is not only a gifted instructor he also inspires and motivates all to do their best. Kurt Ford will live on in the hundreds of tactical officers he has trained and shared his knowledge with.
To Jill and their boys, words can't begin to express the sorrow we feel for you and the pain you are suffering for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
To our friends, brother officers and fellow tactical team members at the Harvey County Sheriff's Department, Newton Police Department and Hesston Police Department our Officers and Team Members will always stand beside you and share in your sorrow, we are missing one of our members. Remember, as we travel through this veil of tears, the entry that Kurt made into that house on S.E. 14th. Street in Newton Saturday morning was not his last building entry, later that morning he entered into that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. I can just see Kurt standing before God, his feet apart, knees slightly bent, his big grin, smiling eyes, rubbing his hands together saying, "Lets Go".
Kurt, you will always be with me.
Captain Joe Hoffman
McPherson County Sheriff's Department
McPherson, Kansas

Captain Joe Hoffman
McPherson County Sheriff's Department

April 10, 2005

TO THE FAMILY,FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS OF DEPUTY FORD,YOU WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.WE WILL ALWAYS SHARE YOUR PAIN AND GRIEF.DEPUTY FORD,YOU ARE A TRUE HERO AND WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

CPL. DAVID HAZLETT
BERRY HILL P.D./NASHVILLE,TN.

April 10, 2005

FROM EVERYONE WITH THE LOUISIANA STATE POLICE, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND THE MEMBERS OF THE HARVEY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. GOD BLESS YOU...

Tpr Joel V. Heard #2155
Louisiana State Police Troop-F

April 10, 2005

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BOYS AND YOUR FAMILY AND THE COWORKERS . OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU . EOW 2-4-04 WILLIAM ROLNIAK .YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS THE ENTIRE ROLNIAK FAMILY

April 10, 2005

A true hero was lost on 4-9-2005. Although my time was brief with Kurt, it was obvious to see what kind of a man he was. The world is a better place because of Kurt Ford. Kurt, you will never be forgotten and your family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,

Diggs

Ofc. K. Moore
Shawnee Police Dept

April 10, 2005

The Final Inspection
Author Unknown


The policeman stood and faced his 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 badges
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 times 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 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 borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."

Anonymous

April 10, 2005

I never dreamed it would be me
My name for all eternity
Recorded here at this hallowed place
Alas, my name, no more my face

"In the line of duty" I hear them say
My family now the price will pay
My folded flag stained with their tears
We only had those few short years

The badge no longer on my chest
I sleep now in eternal rest
My sword I pass to those behind
And pray they keep this thought in mind

I never dreamed it would be me
And with heavy heart and bended knee
I ask for here and all the past
Dear God, let my name be the last

April 10, 2005

April 9th...Another Kansas Officer...another Sheriff's Officer...lost in the line of duty...protecting those who can not protect themselves, and serving their communities with unwaivering courage in the face of danger.

My heart goes out to Deputy Ford's family and to the men & women who served with him throughout the years. To lose an officer of Kurt's caliber is a tragic loss to the Kansas law enforcement community.

His memory will never fade...I know this because 25 years ago on April 9th, 1980 while I was working the 3-11 watch for an Iowa PD, I received the tragic news that a police officer from a neighboring community had been killed...I was stunned to learn that the officer was a friend, John E. Van Haaften (EOW 04/09/1980). That day is burned into my memory and I have thought of John every time I've pinned on my badge for the last 25 years. Kurt's memory will have that legacy too, even for those of us who never met him...

God Speed Deputy Ford...we will stand your watch on earth.

Deputy Sheriff Ron Ridley
Barber County Kansas Sheriff's Office

April 10, 2005

Kurt is one of the kindest most heroic people I have every known. He died a hero. We were all so pleased to have him return to Harvey County. We thought he would be our next sheriff. One thing Kurt will be remembered for are his hugs. He gave me a hug everytime I saw him. That was so special to me. I have learned he gave lots of people hugs. He was such a good, kind, decent person. Honesty and integrity and love of family. All these wonderful atributes went in to making the wonderful man he was. I was devastated to learn he had been killed. All of us who knew and loved him are heartbroken. He as the best.

Judy McDiffett
Harvey County Court Services

April 10, 2005

Our thoughts and Prayers are with Kurt, his family and friends. God Bless.

Police Officer
Chicago Police Dept.

April 10, 2005

My prayers go out to the family and friends of this great man. He made the ultimate sacrifice to save the life of another. You will never be forgotten.

WA citizen, Andrew
Wildland Firefighter, Friend of a L.C. Sheriff

April 10, 2005

Rest easy brother, the watch is ours now.

Officer
Atlanta Police

April 10, 2005

Rest in peace, Deputy Ford. Domestic violence remains one of the most dangerous and unpredictable calls first responder law enforcement officials face. It is likely many officers can relate to the saying "But there for the grace of God go I".

God bless you, your family, and the Harvey County Sheriff's Office.

Corporal P.R. OLIVER
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

April 10, 2005

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Collins Fire Dept.

April 10, 2005

Deputy Ford, you are a true Hero. You will never be forgotten by the members of the law enforcement community. Rest in Peace.

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

Robert Gordon, Asst. Chief Retired
Riverside PD, IL

April 10, 2005

Kurt it makes me proud to read what the family knew to be true, you loved your family (all of it) and the boys were your pride and joy. You died doing what all of us knew you loved, law enforcement, even though you tred to leave it you were drawn by that calling. I will forever miss that huge smile that you were so quick to share with everyone and the big hugs that others have mentioned. KURT you were loved by all of us and always will be. Your family and extended family all the men in blue have lost one of the best. Love you and peace to Jill, Preston and Adam, your cousin Becky

April 10, 2005

Kurt Ford is a hero, one who will be greatly missed in this world. I feel deeply for his family and pray that the Lord will comfort them during this time. For Kurt I have nothing but love, respect, and gratitude.

Adam S. Cartwright
Highlands Ranch, Colorado

April 10, 2005

Kurt is a wonderful person. I had the fortune of knowing him during his stay with Douglas County. My heart goes out to his family. He is loved and respected. We will all greatly miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out....

Deputy Jessica Walters
Douglas County Sheriffs Office, Colorado

April 10, 2005

You will be missed. May you walk my beat with me at my side and guide me to be even half the Deputy as you were as I embark upon my law enforcment career. Kansas has truely lost another one of it's finest.

Jeremy Trostle

April 10, 2005

I only worked with Kurt for a short time and didn't get to know him very well. During our few brief conversations, I found Kurt to be a very likeable person with a great personality. He will be missed by many.

Officer Matt Sumpter #807
Shawnee, KS Police Department

April 10, 2005

On behalf of the men and women who sever with the Georgia Perimeter College Police Department, our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Kurt Ford's family, friends, and co-workers with the Harvey County Sheriff's Office.

Rest in peace our brother in blue. The watch is now ours. Now you can walk Heavens beat.

Officer Johns
Georgia Perimeter College Police Department

April 10, 2005

I wish to extend to the family of Deputy Ford and the Harvey County Sheriff's Dept. my heartfelt prayers and sympathy. I pray that God will hold you tight during these trying times.

To Mrs Ford and her sons your husband and father died a hero. He will never be forgotten and he will always be honored as such.

As a wife of a Law Enforcement Officer and a COPS survivor, I know first hand what you are going through right now. Just know that you are not alone. I pray each day that all our LEO's stay safe.

A California LEO Wilfe
and COPS suvivor

A California Officer's wife and COPS sur

April 10, 2005