Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, April 25, 2009
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Warren Keith "Skip" York
Thank you for being a great supervisor in Kunsan!!! You were a great mentor.
Brandon Snider
USAF
August 25, 2022
Thank you for your service dad. I’m proud to be going through the academy and am excited to one day fill your shoes. You are loved and missed.
Michael York
Son of Skip York
February 6, 2022
Deputy York, 11 years ago today you and your partner were murdered by a domestic abuser. May god bless you
Mark Mottola
April 25, 2020
Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff York.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 25, 2019
Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country. Never forgotten.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
April 25, 2019
Deputy Sheriff York,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF-especially during the Gulf War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
April 25, 2019
Scripture assures us that, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called [children] of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV and “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 ESV.
Rev. Dr. Steven Robert Closs, DD, MSBS
Licensed & Ordained Independent Christian Minister
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“An Intercessory Prayer Ministry for Law Enforcement”
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers
Merrimack, NH 03054
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DD, MSBS
Merrimack NH Police Department
July 29, 2018
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
April 25, 2018
The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.
Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.
A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:
"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9
Executive Director, Florida Sheriffs Ass
Florida Sheriffs Association
August 7, 2016
Even after six yrs hearing about this,its still tough R.I.P. brother
patrolman
mt pleasant tn
April 26, 2015
We will never forget the sacrifice that you and your family made for all of us, continue to rest in peace Deputy York.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
April 25, 2013
I miss my friend. I think of him daily.
He was a great family man.
Corporal (Retired)
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
April 24, 2013
Its coming u p on 4 years since I lost 2 dear friends. Deputies Skip York and Burt Lopez. You guys will never be forgotten as long as there is true cops and "Thin Blue Line"..
Patrolman Waylon Gill #010
Niceville Police Department
April 21, 2013
My prayers are with the family of this hero today and always. Continue to rest in peace Deputy York, we will never forget....
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
April 25, 2012
You my Son
Have shown me God
Your kiss upon my cheek
Has made me feel the gentle touch
Of Him who leads us on....
(written by Grace Coolidge upon the death of her son)
Thinking of you and your family
Linda Rittenhouse
Mother of Fallen Officer Matthew Rittenhouse EOW 9/16/2004
April 20, 2012
Rest in Peace, Deputy York. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 14, 2012
HEROES do live forever and we will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made... Time does not heal the pain in the hearts of those left behind it only makes it easier to get up and go on each and every day. Continue to rest in peace Deputy York.
Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02
Union County SO, Lake Butler, FL
Anonymous
April 25, 2011
A true hero - Rest in Peace Deputy York.
Trooper
Michigan State Police
March 15, 2011
Skip and I were stationed at Bitburg AFB. He was a good friend of mine. I've been searching for years to find him. I'm sorry my search ended here. Skip and I would sit and talk for hours in the Security Police dorms. He was a funny and warm hearted man. Best wished to his family. Jonathan F. Johnson (SSGT USAF)
Jonathan Johnson
Friend - Air Force
August 14, 2010
o the families of Deputy Burt Lopez and Deputy Skip York:
It lifts me up when I often hear the fond stories of Skip and Burt, told by those officers who worked beside them. Their fellow officers respected these men in ways all men hope to be. They give many of us a standard to reach for. I am inspired by their courage. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Just know their lives will forever be remembered and honored. May they rest in peace, and may God bless you and your families.
Criminal Investigator
US Marshals Service
May 19, 2010
We honor you today Deputy York as your name goes on the wall at Riverfront Park.
Karen B. Joseph
Harriman Police Department
May 2, 2010
God bless Deputy York's family as you pass the 1 year anniversary of his death. May God give you peace.
Sergeant Rhonda Williams
Dayton Ohio PD
April 26, 2010
To Deputy Warren Keith York, his family and his fellow officers with the Okalossa County Sheriff's Office:
Our heartfelt thoughts are with you on the anniversary of Deputy York’s tragic death and we honor him for his valor and sacrifice to the community. Rest in Peace, Deputy York and thank you for your service.
Wives Behind The Badge, Inc
Members and Staff
April 25, 2010
Rest in peace, brother!
Now your riding in heaven and watching over us!
P.O. Williams - Tactical Officer
Chicago Police Department/Brothers In Blue MC
January 24, 2010
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"
Deputy J Ward #128
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
January 10, 2010
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