Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Heavenly Father, I come before You today grieved in heart over the divisions in our country; the United States of America. I grieve for every life lost to violence, regardless of color or creed. And I especially grieve this day over the senseless deaths of America’s Peace Officers whose sworn duty is to protect us from harm. Please grant comfort and hope to their families. I know from the Holy Scriptures in Romans 13 that Peace Officers have a sacred task, to enforce laws that protect the innocent and punish the guilty. I pray that You will protect them as they serve us. Give them wisdom, discernment, and a deep desire to serve You. Please surround every Peace Officer in our nation, the United States of America, with battalions of warring angels to protect them from harm. I stand in the powerful and mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ against every work of Satan intended to inflict injury and death on our Protectors. May Satan’s power be thwarted, in Your mighty and holy name, and his plans exposed by Your Light. In the mighty and holy name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, our Redeemer, and the Mediator between us, Heavenly Father, in prayer, and by His authority, I pray! Amen.

Please find Encouragement, Comfort, Support, and Hope from God's Word:

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
[Matthew 5:9 ESV];

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." [Psalm 23:4 ESV];

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends."
[John 15:13 ESV];

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." [Matthew 5:4 ESV];

"And he [Jesus] said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." [Luke 23:43 ESV], and;

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." [John 3:16 ESV].

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, MSBS, NACM, NCCA
Ordained Independent NACM Minister
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA

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

June 29, 2025

I grew up on the north side of Lake Darling. Every morning when I would go to school, I would pass the Deputy Sheriff Curtis A Felt Memorial Park. His memory and memorial at that park led me to explore the law enforcement profession. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant Andrew Fieldhammer
North Carolina General Assembly Police Department

March 22, 2025

Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace always.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 29, 2020

Deputy Sheriff Felt,
On today, the 42nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Douglas County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

June 29, 2020

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Felt.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

October 17, 2019

Rest in peace.

Lt. Jim Russo

June 29, 2018

Thank you uncle Curt for trying to keep me safe I never got to meet you but you sound the best

Mercedies Bjorklund/Felt
Niece

August 1, 2016

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 4, 2015

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace

I pray for the solace of all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Thanks to your friends for sharing their devotion to you through their reflections.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 12, 2012

I did not know Curt but am proud to say that I work for the same agency as he did. This has changed the community forever. Because of Curts's sacrifice, an Honor Guard was formed at our Sheriff's Office of which I am the commander adn founding member. To mark the 30 year anniversary of Curt's death, we were able to dedicate a L.E. memorial at Curt Felt Park in Douglas County. Stay safe out there brothers and sisters!

Brandon Chaffins
Deputy Sheriff
Douglas County (MN) Sheriff's Office

January 8, 2012

Deputy Felt, it has been 30 years since that horrible day.
Things have changed since that fateful day. Today no one
can enter court armed. Most likely your situation contributed
to what has been learned about keeping people safe.
May you rest in peace.

June 30, 2008

It had been 30 years since Curt was taken from us. Curt grew up in Alexandria, attended and graduated from Alex Tech. It seems that everyone in Alexandria knew and loved him. He was a great guy, and is still missed. I remember talking to him when I was attending Alex. Tech, and thinking what a cool guy he was. He made a impression that remains with me, more then 30 years later. May God bless and comfort his family and friends, today and everyday.

B.E. Cain
B.I.A. Ret.

June 29, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 26, 2007

What you did in service to your community meant more than you'd ever guess - Thank you so much for your service

Sgt Don "Boots" Jensen Retired
Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee, WI

May 12, 2007

Rest in peace, Sir! You are not forgotten.

Police Officer

June 24, 2006

I saw your name on the wall in Washington DC. Rest assured that you will not be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

A MN Officer

May 18, 2006

I salute you for your service and honor you for your sacrifice.

April 14, 2005

Curt was my best childhood friend and the best friend anyone can have. I still miss him greatly.

Bruce Gasperlin

April 30, 2004