Ruston Police Chief Jeremy Kunkel left the following comment on the last post. I felt it was important enough to put it up here on the main page.
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Karen,
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. This is a very difficult time for all of us as we not only lost colleagues, but friends as well.
We have chosen this profession because we are dedicated to service, honor, professionalism, and to the community we serve. When a heinous act like this occurs, it is not only an attack on us as law enforcement, but it is an attack on society as a whole. It makes all of us in the law enforcement community stop, question, and rethink why we got in to this profession.
Words of encouragement and support by the community are paramount and it reminds us of why we do what we do and keeps us focused on maintaining our professionalism and protecting the community.
I would like to let everyone know that funds have been set up to assist with the families of the four murdered officers. All donations go directly to the families and will help the nine children who lost their parents go to college. The goal is to raise enough money to put them all through college when they get older. If anyone is interested in donating, they can send a check to:
Lakewood Police Independent Guild (LPIG) Benevolent Fund
PO Box 99579, Lakewood, WA 98499
In addition, all Forza coffee locations are accepting donations for the families of Lakewood's fallen four officers.
Cash or checks can be made out to the Lakewood Police Independent Guild (LPIG) or online by going directly to the Lakewood Police Independent Guild’s website at WWW.IPIG.US.
My condolences and deepest regrets go to the victim’s families, the Lakewood Police Department and their families, and the entire community. We lost four great officers and our thoughts and prayers are with all of them.
Sincerely,
Chief Jeremy Kunkel
Ruston Police Department
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Ruston Polic Chief Jeremy Kunkel,
My heart is broken and so very scarred. I grieve at your side and with all of those that choose to serve and protect us. There are no words strong enough to condemn this coward and his senseless actions - including those that have preceded this event with their own heinous acts recently.
Society must not continue to experience this reactive role of anger and sorrow with these atrocities. We must tighten the protective layer that a civil society should expect.
I pray for comfort, unending love and support to the families of our fallen solders.
I pray everyday as each of you in police and fire protection professions provide for our safety, as you don your protective gear and stand in the front lines to protect us. I need you to know you are loved and supported by your families, your extended loved ones, the communities that you protect and serve daily and the nation as a whole. Know that you are very special to each and everyone of us and I am thankful for you and your loved ones sacrifices.
The choice to serve and protect is the most honerable profession their is, BE PROUD ~ because I am of you!
Beth Torbet
Good job chief. Keep doing the brave work police officers do everyday.
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