Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

They killed someone like me today. He was Kittitas County Deputy, only a few counties away from me. He wore a badge. He carried a heavy belt around his waist. He had a family who cared if he came home. He felt pain and joy. He was needed, loved, and relied on. A man killed him because he didn't like what he stood for.

Today, he died for no other reason than he was like me.

Go easy brother...

Sergeant Brandon Molett
Cowlitz Tribal DPS Police

March 21, 2019

Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice Ryan. It was not in vain. You are forever a hero. All of the best to your family and friends. Rest In Peace brother.

Officer Court Harris
Mesa Police Department

March 21, 2019

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

Rest in Peace Brother

Sergeant
Town of Islip DPS

March 21, 2019

Rest In Peace brother

Police Officer S. Lund
Casper PD, WY

March 21, 2019

R.I.P. BROTHER!!

Andrew Dubick
Farmington Fire New Mexico Retired!

March 21, 2019

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends.
Thank you for your unselfish service.

James P Waggle
Civilian

March 21, 2019

Rest In Peace we have the watch from here. I want to thank you for your service.

Chief of Police James Pate
Binger PD

March 20, 2019

Rest easy sir. Your brothers and sisters behind the badge will cover the watch from here.

Officer Phillip Broughton
New Bern Police Department

March 20, 2019

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

Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY

March 20, 2019

Godspeed Brother.

Patrolman Robert Vojtko
Kingston Township Police Department 5111

March 20, 2019

"Somebody killed a policeman today,
And a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect
Will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court,
With counsel demanding his rights,
While a young widowed mother must work for her kids
And spend alone many long nights.
The beat that he walked was a battlefield, too,
Just as if he'd gone off to war.
Though the flag of our nation won't fly at half mast,
To his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie's side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died."

Author Unknown

E.C.Proft Cheif Deputy retired
ICSO

March 20, 2019

Lord God, our hearts and prayers go out to the Kittitas County, Washington Sheriff’s Office and for the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Ryan Thompson, of the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, who was shot and killed in the Line-of-Duty on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Depart, dear brother-in-blue, out of this world into the arms of the Father who created you, into the arms of the Son who redeemed you, and into the arms of the Spirit who made you whole. You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, and you have kept the faith [2Timothy 4:7]. Now rest easy in peace. We will take it from here. Amen.

Scripture teaches us that:
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4]
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” [Matthew 5:9]
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div
Ordained and Licensed as an Independent Christian Minister
Member of the National Association of Christian Ministers
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D. Div.
Nashua Police Department
Panther Drive
Nashua, NH 03061

March 20, 2019

Rest easy Brother. We’ve got the watch from here.

Sergeant Levi Borst
Pitkin County SO (Colorado)

March 20, 2019

Rest in peace to a fellow deputy. My heart is heavy as we have to endure another law enforcement tragedy. My prayers go out to the family and friends of a fine young man.

Deputy john hendrickson
Skagit county sheriff's office

March 20, 2019

RIP

Volunteer Robert Johnson
Clay County Sheriffs Office

March 20, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Ryan Thompson. Please know we are eternally grateful for Ryan’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Thompson, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Department, for Ryan’s partner and fellow officers. POINT 27 sent 4 Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Thompson’s wife and children.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
POINT 27

Jerry M. Rhodes
Detective, Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
Law Enforcement Outreach
POINT 27
[email protected]

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department
POINT 27- a Law Enforcement Liaison

March 20, 2019

Rest easy Brother. Prayers and condolences for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

March 20, 2019

Rest easy Brother, Thank you for your service. May your sacrifice and memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

March 20, 2019

Enormous praise & gratitude to Deputy Thompson for his service & sacrifice and deepest sympathy to his family & friends.

William Barron
USMSP, Ret.

March 20, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that we all must gather and sadly say - "All Give Some - Deputy Thompson Has Given His All"... Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the families, co-workers, and community that you all may be comforted as we salute our hero.

J.K. Koch
Trooper - WA State Patrol (ret); Reserve Deputy Fergus County, MT

March 20, 2019

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief (retired) Jim Allen
Mobile County Alabama Child Support Enforcement

March 20, 2019

On behalf of my fellow Washingtonians, our deepest sympathies to your family and department for the senseless loss of Deputy Thompson. You are a HERO sir, and we thank you for your dedication and service! RIP.

Dean Hendrikson
Private citizen

March 20, 2019

RIP BROTHER

Sheriff’s Detective Kenneth Seel
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department

March 20, 2019

Rest easy my Brother.

Deputy Ron Buchholz
Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office NM Retired.

March 20, 2019

God Bless you Deputy Sheriff Ryan Thompson ❤️, Rest In Peace. We are so thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your sacrifice. We are so saddened by this terrible news!! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, and all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!!

Kelly & Eddie King

March 20, 2019