Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Police Officer Kevin Valencia,
Thank you for your most ultimate of service. I am so very saddened to hear of your tragic death. We love you and miss you. May HE bless you richly in His Kingdom. My prayers are with your family. I am so truly sorry.

Thank you again and God Bless,
Kim

Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter

March 18, 2021

So sorry for your loss, Family! My son was also murdered by a convicted repeat felon with little to no supervision!
My prayers are with you!

Darrell White, APM
Father of Fallen Officer

March 18, 2021

R.I.P., Orlando Police Department Officer Kevin Valencia, EOW 3/15/21. #HeroesNeverDie

Dennis Burgess
Central Florida citizen

March 18, 2021

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"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 whose 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

Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1993 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

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

March 18, 2021

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

March 18, 2021

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

March 18, 2021

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck
NYSDOCS

March 18, 2021

Thank you for your service and sacrifice

Officer Alexander Hernandez
Miccousukee Tribal Police Department

March 18, 2021

Praying for peace and comfort today and in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

March 18, 2021

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY OF OFFICER VALENCIA, AND ALL THOSE WHO MOURN THE LOSS OF OFFICER VALENCIA. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HIS SERVICE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED IN YOUR COMMUNITY AND HIS DEEDS NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS

Retired Officer David Herbert
Toronto Police Service, Canada

March 18, 2021

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

March 18, 2021

My deepest condolences go out to Officer Valencia's family, friends and co-workers at Orlando Police Department during this difficult time.

Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rest In Peace my Brother in BLUE Officer Kevin Valencia.

Officer Janet Sanchez
F.O.P member Yuma Lodge #24
Yuma Police Department

March 18, 2021

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.
Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC)
New York Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

March 18, 2021

Rest in peace Ofc. Valencia.

Capt. Jeff Knop (Ret.)
Menomonee Falls (WI) Police Department

March 18, 2021

Rest in peace Brother.

Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

March 18, 2021

Rest in Peace Officer Valencia. Thank you for your Service.
My Prayers for your Family both Blood and Blue.

Cpl. Terri Albright
DuPage County Sheriff's Office

March 18, 2021

How tragic of a death, how senseless of a crime. Rest in peace Officer Valencia, may God continually watch over your wife and children and give them strength.

Robert -
Father of Two Police Officers
Chicago, IL

March 18, 2021

So sad 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

March 18, 2021

Kevin, you will always be remembered. You served your time, you paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting others, and now you are resting in God's everlasting arms forever, enjoying God's presence and protection forever. May God protect your family and bless them as they confront life in this uncertain world. Sleep on my brother, we'll keep the light on for you.

Det. 1st. Grade, Emilio Benitez Jr. NYPD, Intelligence Division (Ret,)

March 17, 2021

My deepest condolences to the family of Police Officer Kevin Valencia. May his soul forever rest in peace.

Retired First Sergeant Thomas Webb
New York State Police - Troop "D"

March 17, 2021

Rest, brother.

Sgt Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

March 17, 2021

R.I.P Officer Kevin Valencia

Brian Molyneaux
Citizen

March 17, 2021

Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Valencia during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Donnie Meaders
Okfuskee County (OK) Sheriff's Dept, Retired

March 17, 2021

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero inPolice Officer Kevin ValenciaI believe our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Orlando Police Department, Florida.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

March 17, 2021

Thank you for your service Officer Valencia. You made the ultimate sacrifice. My sincerest condolences to your family, friends and fellow Officers with the Orlando Police Department. Rest in eternal Peace.

Susie Ball
Judicial Process Server
Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Florida

March 17, 2021