Corporal Christopher Kent Paschal, Smyth County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

Corporal Christopher Kent Paschal

Smyth County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

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Christopher Kent Paschal

Corporal Chris Paschal succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier in an automobile crash during an ice storm at mile marker 40.5 on northbound I-81.

He was off duty, traveling with his wife and daughter, when he observed another crash. He called the Smyth County dispatch to report the crash. As he spoke to the dispatcher and attempted to stop to offer assistance his vehicle slid on the ice and overturned twice. He was ejected from the vehicle and suffered critical injuries.

He was transported to Bristol Regional Medical Center where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

Corporal Paschal had served with the Smyth County Sheriff's Office for nine years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 9 years
Badge 330

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Friday, January 2, 2009

off duty, routine driving

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Heavenly Father, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-in-Blue, Corporal Christopher Kent Paschal, of the Smyth County VA Sheriff's Office, was suddenly and violently taken from us; Killed in the Line-of-Duty in a Cruiser Accident . Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and colleagues by the power and protection of the cross. I ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, and by His authority. Amen.

God's Mission for America's Peace Officers:

"For the policeman does not frighten people who are doing right; but those doing evil will always fear him. So if you don't want to be afraid, keep the laws and you will get along well. The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose." (Romans 13: 3-4 TLB)

God's Word of Support, Comfort, and Hope from The Law Enforcement Officer's Bible:

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."
(Matthew 5:9 CSB);

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord asking: Who will I send? Who will go for us? I said: Here I am. Send me." (Isaiah 6:8 CSB);

"No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends."
(John 15:13 CSB), and;

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." (Matthew 5:4 CSB).

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NCCA
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Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA