Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You protected my hometown and you made the call. Your family has my condolences. Rest easy man.

Future Texas State Trooper Chase Boulter
Civilian Supporter

July 1, 2015

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. 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.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,


Abraham Lincoln

Sgt E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

July 1, 2015

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

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

July 1, 2015

RIP BROTHER. May God bless your family, friends and department during these sad times.

Sgt Cody Davis
Lumberton, TX Police Department

June 30, 2015

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

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

June 30, 2015

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO! May God
Give the family and friends the strength and faith to deal with this tragic loss. Words can not express my sorrow!

"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
Copyright BMI © 1993 - All Rights Reserved

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

June 30, 2015

To the family of Sergeant Korby Kennedy, friends, Chief Tim R. Vasquez and the San Angelo Police Department.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. John15:13 / Matthew 5:9

Patrolman / A.S. Batson
Cherry Hospital Police Department Goldsboro, NC

June 30, 2015

Rest in peace my brother of blue.

Officer J. Rhodes
Maize Police Department, Kansas

June 30, 2015

RIP Sergeant you'll not be forgotten....

Deputy Rick Swancott
Jasper County, GA Sheriff's Office

June 30, 2015

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.

Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police

June 30, 2015

God Bless and Godspeed.

Lisa B.
GEORGIA CIVILIAN LEO SUPPORTER

June 30, 2015

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo (Ret.)
Nassau County PD, NY

June 30, 2015

RIP....(Salute)

Retired Master Trooper A. Dezso
NCSHP

June 29, 2015

RIP Brother. May you be with GOD and may GOD be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain
Pittsburgh PD

June 29, 2015

Tragedy comes even when you're having fun ... people need to watch for motorcycles ... pay attention period.
Carelessness takes too many of our children.
My Family sends tearful condolences to Korby's Family, Friends, Department, Community, & Country.
May the God of Peace comfort all .
Thank you Korby for your unselfish service.
The 9/11 "Purple Heart" Memorial Candles will be lit to Remember Korby.
A Blue & Red Silk Rose will be laid at the Vets Memorial , Jonesboro, Ar. , this 4th to Remember Korby & All Fallen Heros in Blue & Military.
RIP, Korby, Son of Valor, with Honor.
Gone from Our Arms ... Forever in Our Hearts ...

Ms. Karen Morgan, Psy & LE Grad.
Eagles Wing Baptist Church, Sisseton, SD

June 29, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the family, friends and co-workers of Sergeant Korby Kennedy. Another Hero taken too soon. May God comfort you and your family as you go and touch the face of God.
Your honorable service and sacrifice and bravery to the citizens of San Angelo, Texas will not be forgotten. God Speed and God Bless. Rest in Peace Sir.

Final Salute

VIPS 750 Jeff Claybern
Alexandria Kentucky Police Department

June 29, 2015

Rest in eternal peace, Sergeant Kennedy, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

June 29, 2015

Rest in Peace Brother...

Ptlm. V. Guempel
Elizabeth NJ Police Dept. (Retired)

June 29, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

June 29, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

June 29, 2015

Rest in Peace Sergeant Korby Kennedy. Thank you for your service to this country and your community. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your department at this time.

Chief Reuben C. Black
Barnwell Police Dept., Barnwell, SC

June 29, 2015

God bless the family and friends and God rest his soul.

Sheriff Greg Taylor
Anderson County Sheriff's Office Texas

June 29, 2015

Rest in peace brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania SHeriff's Office Va.

June 29, 2015

"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
Powell PD

June 28, 2015

Having ben there twice in my motor career, I survived but am so sorry for your loss of a Father, friend. May God bless you with the strength you need to get thru these times.

B.O. Whatley (Retired)
Fort Worth Police Department (Motors)

June 28, 2015