Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace, Officer Kilcullen. You are gone, but brother, you are not forgotten. To the family, friends and extended law enforcement family of the Eugene Police Department, you have my most sincere condolences. Nothing can replace this man who gave his life in the service of his community. May your memories always be fond and filled with love.

Reserve Officer L. Brown
Rainier Police Department

April 23, 2011

You have made the ULTIMATE sacrafice. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and agency. R.I.P., WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE !!!!

Officer Greg Zattau
Toledo Police Dept.

April 23, 2011

RIP brother Chris.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

April 23, 2011

R.I.P Officer Kilcullen. My condolences to your family and friends. There is nothing anyone can do or say to erase the pain that they are all feeling right now. But maybe they can find some comfort in the fact that you are now on watch over them from heaven. again...R.I.P...Job Well Done!!

Kerri
aunt of Dept. Josh Rutherford eow: May 29, 2003

April 23, 2011

Chris was an excellent co-worker, and a gifted crisis negotiater. I always appreciated the smile on his face when I saw him. A good cop, friend, and a wonderful father. We miss you Chris!!!!!

Ryan Mills
Oregon State Police

April 23, 2011

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

April 23, 2011

Chris was a great EPD officer and part of a fraternity of police officers that only those who have ridden moters can belong to. He gave his life as he loved to live. Riding free in the wind, all out for the community. 138/2M11 Retired

retired epd police agent
fellow epd motor officer

April 23, 2011

Another brother lost. It is hard enough to loose a brother but when it is closer to home, it is even harder. I am so sorry that the Eugene Police Department has to go through this pain of loss. I had hoped I would not have to shed any more tears for a fallen comrade. I know only this for certain--we may not know one another but no one else can understand what we face every time we put on our uniforms. The chain has been weakened with the loss of Chris but our strength will keep the link from breaking and his loss will not be in vain.

Officer Janice Straight
Carlton Police

April 23, 2011

bless you and your family. rest in peace.

Anonymous

April 23, 2011

Rest in peace Brother Chris, you are a true Hero and will never be forgotten for your service and courage.


Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Anonymous

April 23, 2011

Rest in peace brother, my prayers go out to you and your family.

Lieutenant Brian J. Perrin
Winthrop MA Police

April 23, 2011

Another sad story we here. RIP my Brother...My thoughts and prayers to your Family and with your department :( All LEO Officers are saddend by yet another senseless killing of one of our own.

officer sandy messenger
south beloit police

April 23, 2011

My prayers are with you and your family.

Randy Stennett
former police officer Glendale Heights PD, IL

April 23, 2011

Rest in Peace Sir.........

Officer Thomas Wiederhold, Retired
Fort Worth Texas PD

April 23, 2011

RIP Officer Chris Kilcullen. My deepest sympathys to family and fellow officers. Clark County,Mo.

Christina Brookhart
Mother of Don McCutcheon EOW 2/8/2010

April 23, 2011

Another unbelievable story of our heros being gunned down in our streets. My prayers go out to the friends and family of Officer Kilcullen.

Invest. Mike Bradford; Ret
Tallahassee PD

April 23, 2011

To the Kilcullen Family,
My wife Sheila and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all.
Know you are in our prayers. Know that we appreciate the sacrifices you have made and the ultimate sacrifice Chris has made for Eugene, Oregon, and our country.
Sincerely,
Thomas and Sheila Masanotti

Chief Petty Officer Thomas C. Masanotti
Sympathetic Citizen

April 23, 2011

stand down brother for we have your watch now

LCpl Hawkins
4th Plt MP Co 3 MAW

April 23, 2011

May God Bless you and your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace my brother!

Motor Officer
Rock Co. Sheriff, Janesville WI

April 23, 2011

God Bless Officer Kilcullen, his family and friends. "I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom." Abraham Lincoln

Officer Jeffrey Blose
Lake Alfred Police Department

April 23, 2011

Another angel to patrol the streets of heaven may he rest in peace.

Widow, Nancy Forni
NYPD

April 23, 2011

Avenue of the Fallen

Standing at attention in their class “A“ uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement. All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price.
Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place. As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say its ok you’re with your eternal partners. A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.

A brother law enforcement officer
12-25-2010

Sheriff Jim Weaver (Ret.) LAPD (Ret.)
Jerome County, Idaho (Ret.)

April 23, 2011

Reading about your death and other LEO's deaths absolutely melts my heart and I wanted to thank you for serving your community.

Dan
Strong supporter

April 23, 2011

Thank you for your dedication to the job. May god bless your family. Evanston, IL Police are thinking about you.

Patrol Officer (Midnight Shift)

April 23, 2011

My heart goes out to the family. Know that he is walking in heaven and watching down to still, protect and serve. My prayers will be with you.

James Fulk
Ex D.O.C.

April 23, 2011