Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Trooper David Kedra

Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Tuesday, September 30, 2014

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Reflections for Trooper David Kedra

So sorry to hear of the accident , even preparing to be a Hero
has it's dangers ... we must pray more for saftey in training.
My Family sends tearful condolences to Family, Friends, Department,Community & Countryman ...
"The Purple Heart Candles" will burn this day in our Family's 9/11 Memorial & "The Blue & Red Candles " at the Vet's Memorial in Jonesboro, Ar. will be lit this week ...
God Speed with Honor, Son of Valor ...
Gone From Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts !!!

Ms. Karen Morgan ,Psy & LE , Grad.
Eagels Wing Baptist Church, Lake Traverse, SD

October 19, 2014

RIP a true cinterion and guardian

Officer Chris Lambert
Golden Beach Florida

October 17, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time.
R.I.P Trooper!

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

October 14, 2014

God's peace and speed Trooper Kedra. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

October 14, 2014

Rest in peace young brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Trooper Kedra during this time of tragic loss.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

Sr. Ptlmn/K-9 Hndlr Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

October 14, 2014

Rest In Peace Trooper Kedra

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

October 13, 2014

So sad to see one fall, even sadder for one so young.. I'm sorry my brothers or sisters couldn't stop your decent, but I'm sure they gave their all and fought to give you what time they could.

Rest easy young man, be at peace.

Diana
EMS

October 13, 2014

Lord take care of my brother .

Supervisor Robert Root
Black hawk protection

October 11, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Pennsylvania State Police. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

October 10, 2014

Rest in Peace, Hero. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice. May God wrap His arms around your family, friends, and co-workers. Another Hero without a cape.

Noranne Stubbs Lenox - Office Coordinato
Arizona Department of Public Safety

October 10, 2014

Rest with God Trooper Kedra. Your dedication, devotion, and loss of your life accidentally will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family and your department during this time in their lives.

Retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

October 10, 2014

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Trooper David Kedra and the extended law enforcement family of the Pennsylvania State Police. Rest in Peace brother and watch over us.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

October 9, 2014

We have the watch from here Brother. May God Bless your your family and friends.

Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

October 9, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Kedra's family and his Brothers and Sisters in Blue. Rest in peace.

Deputy Johanna Polo
Monroe County Sheriffs Dept Rochester NY

October 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Kedra's family and friends during this terrible time.

Rest in peace.

Michelle - wife of US Marshal

October 7, 2014

RIP Brother, Job well done...HEROES NEVER DIE. God bless you David. My prayers for you, your family and your agency.....

Philip Callas, Detective Retired Secaucus, NJ PD

October 7, 2014

"The Final Inspection"
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 judgment 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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant
Chad Miner

October 7, 2014

By recognizing the heroes of our past, we honor and appreciate the warriors of our present. Your heroism and service is remembered with gratitude today. We thank you for your courage and sacrifice. You gave your all to keep order. Your jurisdiction is safer because of your willingness to put yourself in harm's way, standing between the citizens you swore to protect, and the evil that exists. Thank you for helping to make America a safer place. You live on in our memories as you continue to inspire. Time will never diminish our respect. You have not been forgotten, my brother. You will always be remembered. God bless you Tpr Kedra, and rest in peace.

David Hoechstetter
ex-Patrolman (Disabled)
Conway Police Department
Pennsylvania

October 6, 2014

Condolences to friends and family.

Constable
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

October 6, 2014

My condolences to the PA State Police as they lose yet another officer. My thoughts and prayers are with the agency and Trooper Kedra's family and friends. Thank you for your service, sir. God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LE SUPPORTER

October 6, 2014

I am so sorry for the family's loss. My nephew was shot in the line of duty with the Monroe County Sheriff Department, Georgia, on September 13, 2014 and died September 14, 2014. May God be with the family abd troopers and help heal their broken hearts.

Kathy Welch, aunt of slain deputy
Monroe County, GA & Ga Depart. of Corrections

October 6, 2014

my sincere condolences to our fallen hero's family and friends. Thank you for your service trooper Kedra. May God receive you in his arms.
Rest in peace

Deputy sheriff trainee class 403
Los Angeles County Sheriff Academy class 403

October 5, 2014

Rest in peace, Trooper Kedra. I pray the Lord will wrap his loving arms around your family, friends and fellow Troopers during this difficult time.

Officer Adam Carpenter ( Retired )
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.

October 5, 2014

Godspeed Trooper...

Detective Joe L. Gilliland
Stanford, KY Police Department

October 4, 2014

Rest easy brother.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

October 4, 2014

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