Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

My heart is broken. Seldom have I encountered a man who embodied intelligence, insight and humility such as Chief Knapp did.

How would be like us to remember him?

Ask yourself.

Cecilia
Pioneer Park

November 11, 2019

On behalf of the Albany Police Academy Session 4 recruits, we send our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Lynden Police Department Interim Police Chief Michael Knapp.

Recruit Austin
Albany Police Academy

November 11, 2019

May God bless you and your family. You paid the ultimate sacrifice. May you rest in peace my brother in.

(Ret) Trooper Dean Aires
PA State Police

November 10, 2019

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

James P Waggle
Civilian

November 10, 2019

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Chief Michael Knapp. Please know we are eternally grateful for Chief Knapp’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Chief Knapp, 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 Lynden Police Department for Chief’s Knapp’s staff. POINT 27 sent 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 Chief Knapp’s wife.

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
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

November 10, 2019

May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.

Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich

November 10, 2019

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Chief Knapp and the Lynden Police Department during this time. Thank you, Chief Knapp, for your service.

National Police Wives Association

November 10, 2019

Rest In Peace Chief Knapp and thank you for all your years of service.

Ret. Off. JR Neary
East LA, CA

November 9, 2019

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

November 9, 2019

Rest in Peace Officer

Civilian Max Wulz
Austrian Citizen

November 9, 2019

Rest In Peace my brother.

Retired S/Tpr D.S Edmondson #748
GSP

November 9, 2019

Rest in peace Chief, thank you for your service. May your sacrifice and memory never fade.

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

November 8, 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

November 8, 2019

Chief Knapp, you had the opportunity to retire so long before and yet, your sense of dedication kept you going. It's admirable. How tragic that you were struck while on your way to see if you were to get the job permanently. I thank you for your service and know in my heart, you will forever Rest in Peace.

God Bless you, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

November 8, 2019

Rest in Peace, good and faithful servant.
God has already reserved a special place
for our protectors.
Please continue your watch over us.


Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

November 8, 2019

Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and Department.

Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore Police Department

November 8, 2019

Rest in Peace Chief Knapp, my sincere condolences to your family and to all the departments that benefitted from the knowledge of your career. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

TERRY ZECH, OFC(RET)
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPARTMENT DETROIT MICHIGAN

November 8, 2019

Deepest Sympathy to the family of Chief Knapp and to his Brothers and Sisters of the Lyndon Police Department,Washington. I’m sure he will be remembered by many for his many years of dedicated service to his country, state, and communities. RIP, Chief , we got the Watch.

Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red RoseLodge FOP# 16 Lancaster, County Pennsylvania

November 8, 2019

On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Interim Police Chief Michael Knapp and the extended law enforcement family of the Lynden Police Department, Washington.


End of Watch Wednesday, November 6, 2019.


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

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."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation

November 8, 2019

Chief Knapp, you certainly led a life of service to not only this country, but to many Police agencies. I thank you for that! My prayers are with your wife and all of those that cared for you in this life. You will not soon be forgotten! Rest in Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Flowery Branch, GA

November 8, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. Thank you Hero for your sacrifice and service. Thoughts and prayers for your family, friends and brothers/sisters in blue. Always remembered.

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

November 8, 2019

May the lord comfort and strengthen the Knapp Family during this very difficult time. My prayer is that God will also comfort the Ferndale PD and all other agencies that our brother served. REST IN PEACE BROTHER!!!!

Master Deputy & Antoine Thomas
Wake County Sheriff’s Office

November 8, 2019

Thank You for your Service Chief Knapp. My sincere condolences to the Knapp Family, friends, and The Members of the Lynden Police Dept..

Tommy Schoenfeld, Chief of Police, Ret.
Brookfield P.D., Brookfield IL.

November 8, 2019

So saddened to hear the news.

May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.

Reserve Police Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department

November 8, 2019

A man of profound Christian Faith; the most extraordinary law enforcement leader I have ever known; a husband, father and grandfather; and my very good friend. For 60 years, he served our nation and community in ways many will never know.

Sheriff Bill Elfo
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office

November 8, 2019