United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, January 23, 2021
Reflections for Special Deputy Marshal Craig Alan Kriner
Sgt. Kriner, as I knew him, was the embodiment of what a police officer should be. Even towards the end of his career he remained passionate about patrol duties. I can still hear him telling me to jiggle the door handles of businesses on night shift and to be in the parking lot of banks around closing time. Sgt. Kriner was never looking for a shortcut or a way to take it easy. Throughout my career I always tell fellow officers about the kind of man Sgt. Kriner was and the impact he had on me. I never got to thank him. I still have all of the old police manuals he gave me because he knew I'd read them no matter how outdated they were.
I've heard it said but never has it been more fitting. They just don't make 'em like that anymore.
Rest easy, Sarge.
Ofc. Sean Sumey
California Borough Police Department
October 3, 2025
SDM Kriner,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF as a Security Policeman. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 23, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Special Deputy Marshal Craig Kriner. I am so sorry for your loss. The service and sacrifice of Special Deputy Marshal Kriner on behalf of this nation and the people of West Virginia will not be forgotten.
Deborah C.
Wife, Mother, Aunt of LEOs
Maryland
December 28, 2021
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
November 10, 2021
Special Deputy Marshal Kriner,
Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.
Det. Russ CainPittsburgh PD
November 6, 2021
Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all those 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.
Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, CCC, NCCA
Christian Harvest Church Outreach Minister
Christian Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department
November 3, 2021