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 20, 2023

I was still in the academy when you were taken from us. I think about you every time I leave my home out on patrol. Rest easy brother. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Austin Smith
Virginia Beach Police Department

October 24, 2023

We love you, we miss you Cory.

Trooper T. A. Ellis
West Virginia State Police

October 18, 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

RIP Sarge. You will not be forgotten.

Officer Austin Smith
Virginia Beach Police Department

June 23, 2023

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Sergeant Maynard. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at West Virginia State Police.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

June 22, 2023

You made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Thoughts and prayers to all those you have left behind. May they heal swiftly and remember you forever.

Audrey Bajerski Houser,
Granddaughter
Off. Leo W. Bajerski, 10/31/1933
Lancaster NY Police Department
US Army Veteran, WW I

June 21, 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

June 20, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

June 19, 2023

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 Police Department, New York.

June 17, 2023

A man who died bravely fighting evil.

Detective Sergeant Amit Sarkar
West Midlands Police, UK

June 17, 2023

Rest in Peace my brother.

Captain Bernard Flint
Department of Defense Police Division

June 17, 2023

Rest in Peace with the Angels Cory..
You are loved..

Rest in Peace my beloved brother..American Hero ,,

June 17, 2023

Rest In Peace Brother!!

Undersheriff Victor Manata
Union County Sheriff’s Office ( New Jersey )

June 16, 2023

You are one of America’s heroes. Bless you and your family!

Sergeant Will Sturgill (Retired)
Ohio State Highway Patrol

June 16, 2023

His family, colleagues and loved ones are in our prayers.

"This is the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends. YOU are my FRIENDS when you do the things I command you. I'm no longer calling you servants . . . but Friends . . ." John 15:13-15

Freddie Steel
Billy Graham Chaplain's Commission

June 16, 2023

Rest in peace Brother. My prayers and condolences go out to the family, friends and West Virginia State Police.

Daryl G Allen, MSgt, Retired
U. S. Air Force Security Forces

June 16, 2023

Rest in Peace Trooper.

Anrae G Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police

June 16, 2023

Rest in peace brother.

Deputy Chief Al SELLINGER SCOTCH PLAINS
Scotch Plains Police Dept

June 15, 2023

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Sergeant Cory Maynard. I know 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 West Virginia State Police, West Virginia.

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

June 15, 2023

Thank you so very much, my Brother, for your 15 years of dedicated service. God bless, and comfort, all those you left behind here.

Captain Mark A. Slater (Retired)
Keokuk Police Department (Keokuk, IA)

June 12, 2023

Sergeant Cory Maynard, I am so sorry to read the details of your murder at the hands of a coward here. My deepest condolences to your family and to your Department at this very sad time. May God Bless you and your family and help them through this grief. I thank you for your brave service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Brother.

Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department

Hudson, FL

June 12, 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

June 11, 2023

May God's hand of peace and comfort be on the surviving family and the rest of the Department

Chaplain Jesse White
Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D

June 10, 2023

Rest In Peace…

Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

June 10, 2023