Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff Robert Kenneth Kunze, III

Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Sunday, September 16, 2018

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff Robert Kenneth Kunze, III

Thanks for your service to your community, state and this great nation. Your many years of service attests to your dedication to your profession. It sounds like you fought to the end. Sorry things turned out this way but your sacrifice is not in vain. Your brothers and sisters will take it from here. You shall not be forgotten.

James Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (Ret)
Washoe Sheriff (Reno) and NVDPS

September 17, 2018

Deputy Sheriff Robert Kunze , rest in peace.
Condolences and prayers to family and friends.

Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department

September 17, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be Called Sons of God.”

Matthew 5:9

Detective D. Vaquero
San Diego Police Department

September 17, 2018

Rest in peace brother.

Detective Stephen Trejo
Donna I.S.D. Police Dept. Tx

September 17, 2018

The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord;
he is their stronghold in time of trouble.
The Lord helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.
Psalm 37:39-40
Rest in peace brother.

Correctional Officer Paul Schanno
Hennepin County (Minneapolis)- ACF

September 17, 2018

Thank you Deputy Kunze for making the ultimate sacrifice for others. "Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me." Isaiah 6:8. Thank you for answering the call and going about the job of a peacekeeper. I pray that the Prince of Peace visits your family in this time or mourning. I pray for your brothers and sisters of the badge and ask for God to comfort all. I didn't know you well but I am thankful our paths crossed from time to time.

Sgt. James Hockenbarger
Shawnee County Adult Detention Center

September 17, 2018

RIP Officer Kunze, you have paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep the rest of us safe, and we will forever be grateful for your protection. We pray for your family and hope that Gods grace will shine on them.

LEO parent
Parents of a LEO

September 17, 2018

Kunze family and friends may God grant you with a speedy healing. Deputy Kunze thank you for your service to your Community and your Department. Most of all thank you for your Ultimate Sacrifice in the line of Duty.

Res.Sgt.Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police,Ohio

September 17, 2018

My sincere condolences and prayers for the family, friends and co-workers.
This officer is a hero who has sacrificed everything for his community.
Rest in Peace brother.

Chief R. A. McCann
Armour College Police

September 17, 2018

My condolences to family, friends and the agency of this brave hero.
RIP brother in blue, go on to keetnoir maker, we'll take it from here. Watch our 6.

Master Deputy Myrna Juarez
Alexandria Sheriff's Office (VA)

September 17, 2018

On behalf of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences. R.I.P. Deputy Kunze, may God bless you and keep you. May God comfort your family, friends and all our brothers and sisters with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office. May God wrap you in his loving arms and grant your family and friends strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers my brother, and please know that you and your service will never be forgotten. " Fidelis Ad Mortem " my brother, we have the watch from here.

Corporal James Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.

September 17, 2018

Robert K. Kunze III worked with the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office for six years before taking a new position with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office in 2006. He was one of fifteen deputies hired in October of 2000, which is the largest hiring class in agency history. Of the 15 deputies hired, seven are still working at the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office. Robert had a tremendous impact on coworkers over his six years of employment. He was genuine, caring, and had an enthusiasm for the job that filled any room he walked in. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Robert’s family as well as our brothers and sisters in Sedgwick County.

Sgt. Todd Stallbaumer
Shawnee County Sheriff's Office

September 17, 2018

Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the SCSO during this most difficult and tragic time....

Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD

September 17, 2018

On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer
our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Deputy Sheriff Kunze.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten

Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association

September 17, 2018

Rest in peace....we have the watch from here. Blessed are the Peacemakers...

Senior Police Officer Doug Galluccio
City of Charleston Police Department (SC)

September 17, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family friends and coworkers.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

September 17, 2018

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

September 17, 2018

Sheriff Kunze, when you chose to be in law enforcement, you knew that your life would always be in danger, and yet, called to unselfish service and a desire to save lives, you did it anyway. I salute you for your devotion and pray that you will now find the peace that only our Lord can give. My deepest sympathy to your family and colleagues, and during this time of grief, may our Lord immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

September 17, 2018

RIP, Deputy Kunze. Praying for you and your loved ones.

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

September 17, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

September 17, 2018

RIP my brother. NYPD and Blue Knights XIX Rome NY/XXXII Syracuse NY.

Marty Mooney Det ret
NYPD

September 17, 2018

On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Robert Kunze and the extended law enforcement family of the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Kansas.


End of Watch Sunday, September 16, 2018


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your memory.

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

September 17, 2018

Rest in paradise Deputy Kunze. My deepest condolences to the Kunze family and the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

Recruit Frank Muratalla
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

September 17, 2018

rest in peace. and strength to your beloved family and co-worker

Sgto. Roberto Mercado
Puerto Rico Police Dept.

September 17, 2018

Rest in peace and thank you for your service, sir. Heroes will never be forgotten! May God bless your family and loved ones.

Kaelin Dunn Class #433
Inglewood Police Department

September 17, 2018

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