Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest in peace Brandon you will never be forgotten .

Edward JD KItchens, son of Captain Edward Kitchens

September 16, 2025

I miss you everyday Brandon. Your smile, your laughter, your warm loving hugs. I miss waking up to your face. I carry such an empty feeling with me everyday without you here. Hearing your loving voice telling me you love me will never leave my head. You left such a mark here, and I’m so beyond grateful to have shared my life with you. I’m so blessed you spent the rest of your life with me every day. I can’t wait to see you again my love, keep my spot warm and ready for me. Til then I know you’re riding with me everyday at work, and I know you’re keeping a close eye on me. Thank you, I love you.

Deputy Shayla Benson
His fiancé

August 22, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Cunningham,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Paulding County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 17, 2025

You are missed at the office every day, Brandon. Some days, it doesn't seem real that you are gone. Please know that we will ALWAYS take care of your kiddos. They will never need anything, and we will ALWAYS help them keep your memory alive. Love and miss you!!!!

Major Karen Ritch
Paulding County Sheriff's Office

February 26, 2025

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

September 10, 2024

Rest in peace, brother. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you, the jokes we shared and the laughs we had. The shift will never be the same without you; you were truly one of a kind. It was a pleasure and an honor to serve with you, walk the halls beside you, and run calls with you.

Rest easy, brother, we have it from here. Til Valhalla

Deputy Bobby Kitchens
Paulding county Sheriff's Office

September 5, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

September 4, 2024

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

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

August 29, 2024

rest easy, brother thank you for your service may your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

August 29, 2024

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret. Officer
NYSDOCS

August 28, 2024

Thank you for your service, brother. RIP.

Lieutenant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
New York

August 27, 2024

On behalf of Session #22 at the Zone 5 regional law enforcement training academy we send deepest condolences.

Session #22
Zone 5 Regional law enforcement training center

August 27, 2024

Deputy Cunningham,

I'm very saddened to learn of your tragic death. I'd like to thank you for your service to the residents of Paulding County. Rest in peace. I will pray for your son, daughter, mother, three brothers, grandfather, and aunt, as well as your friends, loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God”. – Matthew 5:9

Daniel Ryan
Private Investigator (Retired)

August 27, 2024

My deepest sympathy to all your family members for this tragic loss. You will never be forgotten as you are a true hero and heroes never die. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones.

Robert Gordon, Retired DC, Riverside, IL
Father of fallen officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

August 26, 2024

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

August 26, 2024

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-Retired

August 26, 2024

MY HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND SINCERE CONDOLENCES ARE WITH DEPUTY CUNNINGHAM AND HIS LOVED ONES. REST IN PEACE BROTHER. GODSPEED.

INV. RICH WYNN, RET.
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT., ILL.

August 25, 2024

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

August 25, 2024

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

August 25, 2024

Rest In Peace, Deputy Cunningham. Thank you for your service.

May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time. May God stand in the gap of your absence and provide an extra measure of love and protection for your beloved children. May these precious children grow up knowing of your heroism.

God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.

Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement

August 25, 2024

Rest in peace brother. We have the watch from here. Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your department.

Officer Tommy Thomason
Security Officer

August 25, 2024

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Brandon Cunningham, in the line of duty. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy makes the ultimate sacrifice. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

August 25, 2024

Rest in Peace Mr.Buckingham...You will be missed and known as a true hero.

Alan Pfiffer

August 25, 2024

Sheriff Cunningham, our world is filled with evil people, and yet, you chose to serve that other people may live safely. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly. My heart breaks for the sorrow your loved ones are experiencing. May our Lord immerse you and them in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servent.

Jesus Espinosa
Civilian

August 25, 2024

So sad for your loss of life at such a young life. May God Bless! Lost my husband at 29. You never get over it!

Irene Manasa
Wife of dead officer

August 25, 2024