Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our prayers are with you and your Family at this time....You gave your life doing something you loved.....and those who loved you are now grieving your loss. Your brothers and sisters in uniform will grieve also, but they will step up and take care of your family from this day forth.....go in peace, Deputy, knowing your family will never be alone.

Family member
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

November 2, 2014

I can't find any words better than Lisa's to express my thoughts at this sad time.

Tom Donovan, Judge
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Los Angeles

November 1, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant A. Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office va.

October 31, 2014

Please accept my sincere condolences for your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family of Deputy Kostiuchenko.

Rest easy brother.

PO. (Ret) Donald Current 2461
City of New York PD/ fmr Transit PD

October 31, 2014

R.I.P Deputy Kostiuchenko. Thank you for your service, dedication, loyalty and ultimate sacrifice. Prayers to your family, friends and department at this sad time. You will never be forgotten.

Lisa
Family Member - New Jersey LEO's
Pompton Lakes, NJ

October 30, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Ventura Count Sheriff's Office. May you rest in peace.

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

October 30, 2014

Very Sad and senseless. Rest in Peace Brother

Cpl. B.P. SULLIVAN (Ret)
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

October 30, 2014

Rest in peace Brother we have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Officer A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

October 30, 2014

Deputy Kostiuchenko

Rest well in the arms of the Lord.

To Your Family,

Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.

Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray:

“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, family and loving, caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name, Amen”

I have lifted you and your family to God every morning for the past three years. Feel those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.

Our faith helps us see beyond the grave.

Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011

October 30, 2014

Rest In Peace Deputy Kostiuchenko

Civilian supporter and future LEO
Lorain, Ohio

October 30, 2014

I met Deputy Kostiuchenko once. He helped my son and me. He was caring and so helpful, going beyond what most officers do. I am so sad he is gone. I hope his family will be okay.

AC, Citizen
Resident

October 30, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

October 30, 2014

Officer Down (10-33)

Executive Director Bradford Bilton
B.B. Security Agency (South Africa)

October 30, 2014

It broke my heart waking up to this tragic news on Tuesday morning. May God bless you and await for you at the pretty gates. Thank you for all of your hard work and sacrifice, and for giving your life for the safety of the community. You hear about this on TV but when it hits so close to home, it just hurts. Truly a hero. My condolences to the immediate family but also to the entire family at station 1. Rest in peace brother in blue.

Anonymous
Civilian

October 30, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and co-workers of this hero. May you find solace in the fact that Deputy Kostiuchenko will FOREVER be a hero and will NEVER be forgotten!

SGT Mark B. Hanna, Retired
Fayettville, AR Police Department

October 30, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

October 29, 2014

Eugine was my partner and my friend. I had the honor of being his training officer. A finer and harder working deputy there was not. My life is richer for having him in it. I miss you already. You will not be forgotten!

Deputy Ryan Lindsey
Ventura County Sheriff's Office

October 29, 2014

IN HONORE CASORUM
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and colleagues. The promise... Always honored, never forgotten.

Sgt. T. J. Jones.
Greater Cleveland Transit Police Department, Ohio

October 29, 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 29, 2014

With gratitude for your service. My prayers are with your family, friends and coworkers during this difficult time. God Bless all your brother and sisters in law enforcement and Ventura County SO.
Ruth Kosowitz RN ANP
(former member of VC SAR Air Unit)

R.Kosowitz RN MN ANP-C
Former member VCSAR Air Unit

October 29, 2014

Vichnaya Pamyat' - Eternal Memory

D/C Bohdan S. (retired)
Toronto Police Service, Toronto, ON Canada

October 29, 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

New Visions Criminal Justice Class of 2015
Syracuse, New York

October 29, 2014

God Speed, Brother.

P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

October 29, 2014

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Kostiuchenko. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Ventura County Sheriff's Office.

Scott Horne U.S. Postal Inspector
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

October 29, 2014

To the family of Deputy Sheriff Eugene Kostiuchenko, friends, Sheriff Geoff Dean, and the
Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. My God comfort and hold you close now and alway. Thank you for your service. John 15:15 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Police Department, NC

October 29, 2014