Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart and prayers go out to you now and in the days to come. I pray that God will carry you and give you strength to continue on. My heart just breaks for your loss, and my thanks go out to your brave husband, for helping keep Wichita safe. Please know that I care.

Jo Kay Lysaught
Citizen

September 30, 2009

Rest In Peace Brother! The line will hold. May God bless you as you take your rest beside the still waters of heaven.

May God be with the family and coworkers as they walk through this tragedy. Our prayers are with you always.

P250
Dodge City Police Department

September 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Etheridge as well as the brotherhood at Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office. May you rest in God's eternal peace our brother!

Detective Mark Techmanski
City of Syracuse (NY) Police Department

September 30, 2009

God bless you and your family.

Officer
Georgia

September 30, 2009

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends in their time of sorrow. May God Bless and Rest in Peace!

Cpl DAvid Murphy
TX DPS

September 30, 2009

I didn't know Deputy Etheridge, but I just wanted to express my condolences to the family and the SCSO. We all take for granted those that protect us and the sacrifices they make. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you what you are suffering through.

Jenny Hinkle

September 30, 2009

Thank you for your service, Deputy. You will forever be honored and remembered for your faithful and dedicated service, Sacrifice and Heroism.

Your Wife and Children will be in my thoughts and prayers.

James Clendening
CRO - Glades County Sheriff's Office
Firefighter - Glades County Public Safety

James Clendening
Glades County, Florida

September 30, 2009

Rest in peace brother, your sacrifice will never be forgotten......

Detective Edward Carlile
Northfield PD (OH)

September 30, 2009

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Brian S. Etheridge as well as to the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office. Rest in peace Deputy Etheridge, you are gone but will not be forgotten.

Sgt Jean Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic Unit

September 30, 2009

Such a devastating loss to a family, agency, community and your brothers and sisters in blue! There will be no words written, no words spoken that will be eloquent enough to squelch the terrible sorrow and pain we all feel right now. But take heed in knowing, it is a select few that get the privilege of donning that uniform and badge every day. He was in the elite, a protector of the weak, a peacemaker and problem solver to all. Be Proud, BE VERY VERY PROUD of the life he chose and of the terrible sacrifice he has made in his selfless service to all. May God watch over you and strengthen you all in this time of grief and sorrow.

With heavy heart and endless prayers.

Sgt. Christopher L. Keys
Shawnee County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

September 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his fellow officers..........

Anonymous

September 30, 2009

Rest in peace friend, May God be with your family during these hard times. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Sgt Asa Stiles
Norton Police Department

September 30, 2009

I went to High School with Deputy Etheridge and had a couple of classes with him. He truly was a great person. A quiet and friendly person who was never mad. It truly is a terrible tragedy to have lost him. His wife and child and the rest of his family are in my prayers. I hope that they can find peace and know that we are all so proud that he was protecting us all. Rest in peace Brian, you have gone to a better place and will be missed by so many.

Melissa (Deason) Chandler
High School friend

September 30, 2009

Rest in peace brother, You won't be forgotten

Patrol South SCAT
Wichita Police Department

September 30, 2009

We got it from here, you rest in peace brother.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones.

OFC. Morgan 470
Garden City Police Department, Garden City, KS

September 30, 2009

Deputy Etheridge you are a hero for us all to look up to. We will never forget you. God bless your family during these tragic times. Rest in peace brother.

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

September 30, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep Brians wife, daughter and family in our prayers. May God Bless you and yours. Please feel the embrace of your police family all over the world. You are in our prayers.

Theresa Nolley
President FOP Auxiliary Shelby County Indiana

September 30, 2009

I remember Brian as an honorable man. In his short life, he has served Sedgwick County well and leaves us with a great loss. My deepest condolences to his family.

Barbara Afe
former Chaplain, JDF

September 30, 2009

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for this young officer's family. Such a senseless tragedy.
I have such respect for all of our police and firemen and know that the majority of us truly appreciate everything you do to keep us safe. God Bless.

Nancy T
sad citizen

September 30, 2009

rest in peace, brian. our thoughts and prayers go out for you, your family and all your co-workers. you will be missed.

david greig
nurse @ scadf

September 30, 2009

His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell"

Author unknown

May God be with everyone

Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX

September 30, 2009

So unfair. My heart weeps for those who now grieve the loss of their brother, son, husband, and daddy.

Police Clerk
Kechi Police Department

September 30, 2009

I am deeply saddened by this news. My prayers go out to the family and friends. You are a hero please rest in peace.

Christopher Meyers
Garrett County Sheriff's Office, MD

September 30, 2009

Rest in peace Deputy Etheridge. My sincere condolences to your family and your department. You paid the ultimate price for the citizens of your community. You will be remembered always. Respectfully, Terry F. Zech

OFC TERRY F. ZECH(RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT, MICHIGAN

September 30, 2009

God Bless the family and friends of Brian Etheridge. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Thank you for serving and protecting us from harm.His memory will live on through his wife and daughter.

Anonymous

September 30, 2009