Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

A Prayer for a Suffering Family, Friends, and Comrades of a Fallen American Peace Officer:

Lord God of unfailing love, to those families in our beloved nation, the United States of America, who are suffering in the wake of the loss of an American Peace Officer family member, help us to provide encouragement, support, and hope. Allow us to be their rock and fortress in a time of immense pain and uncertainty. Help us to keep them safe and nourished in their time of grief, suffering beside them as we move toward healing and reconciliation. Lord God, in Your compassionate mercy, please hear my prayer. In the mighty and holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by His Authority, I pray. Amen.

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

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NCCA, NACM
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)

July 28, 2025

Resting heaven brother. Thank you for your service

Larissa Plett

July 26, 2025

Rest in peace my brother.

Corr Officer J Gilliard
New York State DOCS

July 23, 2025

On behalf of Point 27, we would like to offer condolences for Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes. Please know we are eternally grateful for Francisco’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes, Point 27 sent 200 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 Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office in Murphy , North Carolina for Francisco’s partner and fellow officers. Point 27 also sent Folded Flag Necklaces engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes’ family.

Point 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, with God’s Word inscribed on Shields of Strength jewelry.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful for Francisco.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-Point 27

Linda Rhodes
Surviving Wife of Detective Jerry M. Rhodes, Dallas Police Department Retired
Point 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
linrhodes@yahoo.com
972-978-5325

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

July 22, 2025

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

July 21, 2025

Rest in Peace Brother

Thank you for your service and ULTIMATE SACRIFICE

Prayers for you and your family

GOD BLESS

Firefighter (Retired) Ronald Lavallee
Lawrence, MA Fire Department

July 9, 2025

Prayers and condolences for all the family and friends of Officer Flattes. May the God of all peace cover with His wings as you mourn.

In Christ's love, Amen

Pam
Wife of Lt. Kevin Clyde Mainhart EOW 5/11/2017

July 8, 2025

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

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

July 8, 2025

In times of loss, we come together to honor the memory and service of those who have passed. It's a moment to reflect on the impact they've had on the lives of others, and the legacy they leave behind. Their dedication and service will always be remembered, and their spirit will continue to inspire. May comfort find its way to you and all those mourning this loss.

Retired LAPD Reserve Police Officer

July 7, 2025

Rest in Peace Brother.

Capt. Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

July 7, 2025

Rest easy hero thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Retired #8046 Jerry Matalone
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

July 6, 2025

Rest in peace, Officer Flattes, we have the watch. Thank you for your service.
May the Lord bless you and keep you;
May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
May the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13 (NKJV)

Officer David Adams, (Retired)
NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement

July 6, 2025

Rest in peace Detention Officer Flattes. Praying for your loved ones.

Officer C Curione (Retired)
Rochester Police Department, NY

July 6, 2025

Detention Officer Flattes, a police officer, should be remembered not by how he died but by how he lived! A brave man has left to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you for your 4 years of commitment to law enforcement, your family, and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace, Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 4, 2025

Rest in peace brother

Reserve Officer Steve Durfee
Retired

July 4, 2025

Rest In Peace Sir. Dear God

Citizen Volunteer
Los Angeles Police Department

July 3, 2025

Rest in Peace brother, we've got it from here.
I remember when you started in Clay County and me and you got to work shift together. at the time i was just a new detention officer who somehow ended up as your FTO showing you how Clay County did things. you taught me more than I could ever have taught you. you taught me to look for the good in people even when they were the worst people on the planet. I wish i kept in contact with you more after i moved on from the agency. you were a great man to look up to.

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Collins
Jackson County Sheriff's Office

July 3, 2025

Rest in Peace…

Retired Detective
Syracuse Police Dept, NY

July 3, 2025

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

July 3, 2025

While no words will truly suffice or remove the grief of your friends, family, and brothers and sisters in law enforcement, your dedication and sacrifice are noted and will not be forgotten. I posted this ODMP notice in Keepers of Kaos today on FB. We all salute you and wish to extend our sincere condolences to all who knew you.

Sergeant Russell Hamilton
CDCR Retired
Founder, Keepers of Kaos FB
Contributor at Tier Talk YT

July 3, 2025

RIP Detention Officer Flattes. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Cherokee County

Lieutenant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police
Boston, Ma. 02120

July 3, 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

July 2, 2025

RIP Brother. My condolences to your family, friends and all who knew you. Rest assured you will always be a member of the Thin Blue Line.

SGT Steven P Hounchell (Ret)
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

July 2, 2025

RIP Brother. My condolences to your family, friends and all who knew you. Rest assured you will always be a member of the Thin Blue Line.

SGT Steven P Hounchell (Ret)
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

July 2, 2025

I am sad to learn of the passing of a Brother and Hero in Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes. I know our Heavenly Father has welcomed him home into his loving arms where he will now patrol the Golden Streets of Heaven. May the Lord deliver Blessings, Comfort and Peace to his Family, Friends and all Members of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina.

Retired, T W Martinez
FOP member
State of New Mexico/JJS

July 2, 2025