Michigan State Police, Michigan
End of Watch Sunday, September 15, 2024
Reflections for Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter
My feeble attempt of words to comfort are just that. May our Lord surround Officer Kerstetter's Wife and Children, Family, Fellow Officers and Friends with easement of mind and calmness of heart in days to come. He protected us by standing between us and danger. The Blue Line is very thin. God Bless you all.
Former Police
Tennessee. Spiritual Caregiver
September 18, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Session 8
Albany County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Institute
September 18, 2024
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)
Federal Air Marshal Service
September 18, 2024
May God bless you and yours forever. Thank you for your service, braveheart.
Patricia Harrison
September 18, 2024
Rest in peace Officer Kerstetter. Thank you for your service and time keeping the roads safe. With your tragic death, other lives will be renewed and saved with your organ donation. May your family,friends,and department know there are many who support snd grieve with you and your loss.
Laura
Citizen
September 18, 2024
God bless you Brave Warrior.
K9 Sergeant Kevin Waters
Indiana State Police
September 18, 2024
Over the course of my 25 odd years driving big rigs, I was slowly but surely won over by Motor Carrier Officers for the immensely important and necessary work that they do. Much respect!!! To lose one like this really cuts. These officers are too unsung, for sure, but they are heroes in their dedication and hard work toward safer trucks on our highways and as a trucking insider I guarantee they are saving lives more than the public could ever guess. Gone, but never forgotten.
Robert Huntington
Former heavy hauler & former Correctional Officer
September 17, 2024
Rest in peace, Officer Kerstetter. Praying for your loved ones. I
Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY
September 17, 2024
RIP Brother
Retired Sgt Ed Burmeister
NYPD
September 17, 2024
Rest In Peace fellow Motor Carrier Officer. We have the watch from here. God bless you and prayers for your family and friends.
Corporal Adam Romkema
Montana Dept of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services
September 17, 2024
God bless you Officer Daniel Kerstetter, for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to your brothers and sisters from the Michigan State Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.
Officer Jim Drabos (Retired)
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department
September 17, 2024
Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter, my deepest sympathy to your wife, children and to your Department on this tragic accident. May God grant you a seat beside Him as you watch over all of us now. I thank you for your brave service to all of us. Rest In Peace, Brother.
Mary Milam
Sergeant (Ret)
Chicago Police Department
Leesburg. FL
September 17, 2024
Thank you for your service Officer Kerstetter !!!!!!
Sergeant David Dufault (Ret)
Hartford Police Dept
September 17, 2024
Prayers & Condolences
Rest in Peace Officer Daniel Kerstetter
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ (Retired)
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
September 17, 2024
Rest In Peace Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter! Thank you for your 1 year and 9 months of service with the Michigan State Police in Michigan. We thank you for your devotion and your sacrifices, and also to your family and your friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your Wife, your three children, and your friends during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers also go out to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew 5:9)
Eddie & Kelly King
September 17, 2024
Thank you Officer Kerstetter for your dedicated and selfless service to the people of MI. Your life mattered! Sending prayers of sympathy and condolences to your family and your coworkers in the MI State Police. May you rest in peace!
Captain (Retired) Mike Culler
Winston-Salem NC Police Department
September 17, 2024
Rest in Peace, Trooper!
Ptl. B L Waltz (Ret)
Avon Lake PD OH
September 17, 2024
Rest in peace, Officer Keestetter. Thank you for your service.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
September 17, 2024
Praying for peace and comfort today and during the difficult days ahead. With deepest sympathy,
Rita Rocker
Deputy Executive Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles
September 17, 2024
on behalf of Session #22 at the Zone Five Regional Law Enforcment Training Academy we send our deepest condolences to the Michigan State Police and to Officer Kerstetter's surviving family.
Session 22
Zone 5 Regional Law Enforcement Training Center
September 17, 2024
On behalf of the 68 dedicated volunteers associated with POINT 27 across the United States, we would like to offer condolences for Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter. Please know we are eternally grateful for Daniel’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.
To honor Motor Carrier Officer Kerstetter, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Michigan State Police in Lansing, Michigan for Daniel’s partner and his fellow officers. POINT 27 also sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter’s wife.
POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.
We will never forget and we are forever grateful.
Respectfully,
Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes #R309
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division (Retired)
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
jerryrhodes3437@yahoo.com
214-908-2617
Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
September 16, 2024
RIP Hero. May you forever spend your eternal life with our dear Lord in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with all your loved ones. Our country is now a little less safe without you. Thank you for your service.
HEROES NEVER DIE....
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
September 16, 2024
May your family, friends, colleagues, and community find the strength and resolve to carry on in your physical absence and continue to spread the goodness to which you were so selflessly committed. You were among the best humanity has to offer. Your dedication to service and your ultimate sacrifice shall not be forgotten. God Bless You. Your Family, & Friends.
James P. Waggle, Jr.
US Army Veteran (SFC)
Civilian
September 16, 2024
Rest in Peace Motor Carrier Officer Kerstetter. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kerstetter Family and the Michigan State Police.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
September 16, 2024
MSO Kerstetter, my husband, as a Firefighter/Medic, was almost hit multiple times on the Highway. Why God spared his life and not yours, we will someday know. Meanwhile, may HIS perfect plan protect and provide for your family in your absence. May His grace, love and power cover your family and care for them in a greater way than anyone can envision. Let every single tear they shed be returned with multiplied peace, miracles and hope from above. Thank you, Officer for your service and thank you, Lord for him and for your provision.
Susan King
Civilian Supporter, Michigan
September 16, 2024