Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of a law enforcement family member, help us to provide support. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, hear my prayer. In Christ Jesus, Your beloved Son, and by His authority, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

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

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” [Matthew 5:4 ESV]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA, FCPO-USA
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
“Honoring America’s Fallen Peace Officers”
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

November 19, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Wow! This agency has lost a lovely officer who was botany and treated everyone she came into contact with respectfully and cheerfully. She’s in heaven with the angels,

MSG
US Army Military Police Corps

August 27, 2023

To the entire family, I can't imagine your agony and pain. I know what's to lose your spouse. Grief is not linear, allow yourself Grace and room to grieve.

A civilian law enforcement supporter,
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Patricia Hoehn

July 17, 2023

I'm so sorry that your life was taken by someone who did not value their own. My heart goes to your family who must continue on without you. May they find some peace in your memory.

Heather Bouchard

July 13, 2023

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 29, 2023

Thank you,

For protecting and serving your community. It's truly saddening to see such a young Officer as yourself fall in this line of duty so early on in your career. My deepest condolences to your family and co workers, i cannot imagine the pain suffered by them and the community in losing such a wonderful person. May you rest in peace.

Respectfully,

Cadet sergeant J. Ortega
Escondido Police Department

June 4, 2023

May God and St. Michael watch over you in Heaven, Deputy Leising.

Patrolman Kenneth Collins
South Amherst Police Department

June 3, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Deputy Leising. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at St. Croix County Sheriff's Office.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

May 25, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Kaitie Leising, I am deeply sorry to read of these details of your murder. May God give you rest and keep you safe now. I thank you for your brave service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Sister.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

May 23, 2023

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.
Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC)
Orlando Field Office
Federal Air Marshal Service

May 22, 2023

On behalf of session 20, we'd like to send our deepest condolences.

Session 20
Zone 5 Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy

May 18, 2023

On behalf of the U.S. Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and support staff for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, we honor law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. During National Police Week the focus is even greater that we never forget the officers and their families. Today, May 18, 2023, we honor and remember you Deputy Sheriff Kaitie Leising. Rest in Peace.

United States Attorney's Office
May 18th, 2023

May 18, 2023

My condolences to both the department and family. I know you are in morning and I want you to know that we appreciate the sacrifice that the family has made as well as this brave officer.

Civilian
Citizen

May 15, 2023

Iwant to say how sorry your life was cut short no one has that right except for god you will be missed but not forgotten.

TSgt dwight hedger
texas state guard

May 14, 2023

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

May 14, 2023

Sheriff Leising, our world is full of evil people, and yet, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. My heart breaks for the sorrow that your loved ones are experiencing. May God immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

May 14, 2023

Deputy Kaitie was a special person to so many people and was doing a job that no one else will or wants to do.She gave her life protecting her community.May the good Lord be with your fellow officers and your family during this most difficult time.Peacekeepers are brave and will be remembered.....GOD BLESS

DETECTIVE RONALD H. ENGBLOM/RETIRED ROBBINSDALE PD,MN.

May 13, 2023

Rest in Paradise Sister Officer. Prayers for your family and co-workers. Thank you for your service.

Retired M/Sgt Lisa Ditzler
Illinois State Police D-16

May 12, 2023

Officer Kaitie ,
Your smile is so beautiful, may God Bless you and guide you to a better place. Given the ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Breaks our hearts to see your life cut so short

Tardiff
Friend of Law Enforcement

May 10, 2023

My sister in blue rest in peace. May God rest your soul.

Deputy R. Leyva 1488
Citrus County Sheriff/Retired CPD Officer

May 10, 2023

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

May 10, 2023

This is horrible and a tragic incident that should never happened. Drinking and driving is not okay no matter what. I don't even live near where you served but I appreciate your service to your Community and to this troubled nation of ours. May you rest in peace.

SFC Kevin Rayan
U.S. Army (Former Reserve Police Officer)

May 9, 2023

Rest in peace sister

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

May 9, 2023

God bless you we have the watch from here

Tsgt Brandt
USAF

May 9, 2023

Katie, I am at loss for words. Having known you before we were deputies, as college students with the aspiration of becoming Law Enforcement officer one. To each of us making it a reality! The day I heard from Jen that you when you got hired at Pennington County I was proud that I would have another sister in blue. You will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife, son, and your family and friends. Rest easy... we have the watch from here.

Deputy Shannon Kymala
Clay County Sheriff’s Office

May 9, 2023