Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Correctional Officer Thomas Alan Beard

Kentucky Department of Corrections, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, September 29, 2021

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Reflections for Correctional Officer Thomas Alan Beard

This is my dear brother. He had the biggest heart and such a loving smile. He treated everybody like they were the most special person on earth. He had no idea the impact he made on people’s lives. He was a correctional officer. He treated the inmates with such kindness. We received some letters from some of the inmates about how much just knowing him had changed their lives. His coworkers felt the same way. He truly left a legacy behind. We miss him so much. We have such a hole in our hearts. Please keep our family in your prayers.

Thanks to all that left such kind and comforting words.

Donette Perryman
Sister

October 21, 2023

RIP

nick police explorer

September 3, 2023

Officer Beard,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Army National Guard. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 29, 2022

Rest in peace Correctional Officer Beard.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 21, 2022

Officer Beard,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

April 10, 2022

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all our nation’s law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” [Psalm 23:4 ESV]

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons [and daughters] of God.” [Matthew 5:9 ESV]

Chaplain Steven Robert Closs, D.Div, NCCA, M.S.B.S.
Ordained / Licensed Independent Outreach Christian Clergy
Ministry: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

April 6, 2022

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