Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Hay woody i still think about you everyday!!! Rest easy my friend

Retired Detective A. Abdallah
Inkster Police

July 4, 2025

God of Justice, I am grateful for the lives and sacrifices of all America’s Peace Officers. They died serving us. Help us never forget. Help us celebrate their lives and honor their sacrifices. Be with the families of these fallen peace officers. Comfort them and give them Your strength and peace. Guide us as we seek to take care of the families of these fallen heroes. May we care for them with integrity. In commemorating the deaths of these fallen heroes, help us also to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition from this earthly life to the heavenly life yet to come. This assurance was guaranteed to all believers upon the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to that life to come with joy and anticipation. Thank You, Lord God, for hearing this prayer. In the mighty and holy name of Christ Jesus, Your dear Son, I pray. Amen.

Holy Scripture References:

“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]

“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, NCCA, NACM
Ordained 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 17, 2025

30 years . rest well

Jalen Edward Woodmore
Heir

July 9, 2024

Officer Woodmore,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Inkster. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 17, 2024

Today marks 30 years since Officer Kenneth Woodmore was killed in the line of duty. We will never forget as we prepare to honor you on today.

Chief Tamika L. Jenkins
Inkster Police Department

June 17, 2024

Wood, I miss you man. Keep smiling down on me bro. I will always honor you and your legacy, that you left behind. Rest in Heaven...love you bro!

Dixson - God brother
WCSO - GA

Sergeant Kenneth Dixson
WCSO

April 10, 2024

Uncle,
I'm sitting here trying to figure out why I'm here. Out of all the days to come to the site and witness the love for you. I don't have but one memory where I am with you and I hear your voice. That memory defines who you are to me. I wish I had more time to know but honestly I think it's already understood. Alot of you resides in our souls. For that we keep fighting. Every Woodmore with the blood will stand to honor the Lord and those who watch upon us. Watch over me. I love you.

Danielle
Niece

January 31, 2024

Hey Bro!

I was working on an application with my young son for the Explorer Program and was telling him about my big brother who always made time to see me and show me love. How I looked up to you and how great an athlete and ball player you were! I wish my children were able to get to know you and experience your calm, cool and loving nature. I can still hear your voice telling me everything is going to be good. I miss you so much.

Love you man!

Patricia Sloan
Sister

September 5, 2023

Thinking about you today buddy. The time working the blocks at OCSD, discussing how we both just wanted to go to the "road." We both did with other agencies and lost contact with each other, but I will never forget the day I heard. I attended your Memorial as an officer on the "road." We made it Ken. We made it. Always my brother!

Retired Brother Joe Bommarito
TPD

November 15, 2021

Kenneth, yesterday was your birthday. Still think about you often. It has been hard to find someone to go baseball games with me and talk about it like you did. I am sitting here watching the Dodgers and Reds. It is spring training and I am not really into the game. I really miss those days, you and I would go to the games at Tiger Stadium. Came to Atlanta . I haven't been a fan of the Braves or any of the Atlanta teams. My youngest son, Anthony and I still talk about when I helped coach the GM Pontiac East basketball team with Chris Kirkland. I got you to play for us. You got Hank to play and recruited Walker D for a game. Anthony remembers playing with you during pickup games at Avondale when he came to Pontiac from Louisville for the summer. I still remember you telling the story about coming to the South and putting on lotion during the summer and how it cooked your skin. Lol. So, I wanted to let you know, I haven't forgotten you. Gwen hasn't forgotten you. It's just too sad to write about you, your friendship, kindness and caring ways and most of all, your smile. As you always said, You alright, then I am alright. Well, I am still alright although it is not the same without you.

Wayne Tyler
Friend

March 3, 2021

Kenneth, yesterday was your birthday. Still think about you often. It has been hard to find someone to go baseball games with me and talk about it like you did. I am sitting here watching the Dodgers and Reds. It is spring training and I am not really into the game. I really miss those days, you and I would go to the games at Tiger Stadium. Came to Atlanta . I haven't been a fan of the Braves or any of the Atlanta teams. My youngest son, Anthony and I still talk about when I helped coach the GM Pontiac East basketball team with Chris Kirkland. I got you to play for us. You got Hank to play and recruited Walker D for a game. Anthony remembers playing with you during pickup games at Avondale when he came to Pontiac from Louisville for the summer. I still remember you telling the story about coming to the South and putting on lotion during the summer and how it cooked your skin. Lol. So, I wanted to let you know, I haven't forgotten you. Gwen hasn't forgotten you. It's just too sad to write about you, your friendship, kindness and caring ways and most of all, your smile. As you always said, You alright, then I am alright. Well, I am still alright although it is not the same without you.

Wayne Tyler
Friend

March 3, 2021

Thank you for your service and know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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

June 17, 2020

Missing you today. Missing you everyday. I think of you often. My son, Todrick is 18 and graduates this week. He's an outstanding young man. You would be so proud.
He mentioned the police force yesterday and I felt so overwhelmed. I couldn't explain the emotion.
He has received many awards for leadership in JROTC. He's even been scouted out by West Point!
I have a 16 year old daughter, Alana Simone. She's a singer, dancer, and actress just like me!
Can you believe I'm in a live band? You loved music! You used to teach me the latest moves all while showing me defense moves! Ha!
Everytime I cross a street, I still feel you hugging me tight when you came to help me cross a busy street I was so afraid of.
I remember laughing at how gross I thought your sweat was and you laughed and said "Girl, I ran all the way here to help you cross this street and that's how you act"?
Even when my cousins stood there and laughed, you told me there was nothing wrong with asking fur help. ESPECIALLY if I ever needed my uncle!

Can you believe I considered joining the force to go into Special Ops...Mabey even be a detective?
I was hooked when you told me stories about your training and that cold water in the pool. I always said "oh I could do that!"
I was SO proud that you achieved your goals. You were determined. I always think I get that determination spunk from you!

I'm quite goofy like you. We had so many laughs. You seemed to be the only one who got my jokes. I still feel bad about possibly breaking your nose when you were showing me how to defend myself. I was always so clumsy. After that, I cried yet you laughed while hurting and said GOOD JOB!!

I talk to you often and I feel you hear me.
You were the best uncle a girl could have.

I Love and miss you Unc.

Nicole S. (Woodmore) Bradley
Niece

May 16, 2020

Kenneth,

I am so so so very sorry.... every year I think of you for who you was and what I did.

I left early that night, if I hadn't you wouldnt have died.

I would have been the first out the car and Christopher knox wouldnt have got the drop on you.

My life has been a complete mess over this and my alcoholism has really factored in my life recently.

I used to deal with it by not thinking about it but a majority of time I do. I tried to get help once but the shrink told me if I did my career was over. He said I had PTSD but I doubt it.

Ya know Charlie sat me down one day and I lied to him and said I was fine when I really wasn't. I blamed myself every day.

I dunno what to do

Cpl Timothy Fugate

March 27, 2019

Hey Brother,
Just thinking of you today.....Miss You!

Mark Woodmore
Brother

July 19, 2018

Dad-

As I sit down at work writing training material for my job.. I am listening to motivational speaking and the purpose of my life. I could not help but to reflect and think about what you considered to be your purpose. For 5 years you carried out your purpose and passion protecting others.

Dad, I miss you dearly. I respect you, I thank you and feel your presence each moment I live out my purpose helping others.

Tears.....

Samantha Denise Woodmore
Daughter

April 9, 2018

1:15 am......... thinking of your legacy

J. Edward Woodmore
Son

January 29, 2018

Love you bro! Keep smiling and shinning down on me.

Ken Dixson
god brother

January 19, 2017

My Brother,
Just thinking of you today....Oh How I Miss You Man!!

Mark Woodmore
Brother

December 28, 2016

Dad.....ive spent 22 years on this earth... without you.... literally became a man by myself , with father time at my aid... Im unable to miss you because sadly, I have nothing to miss....not even a memory....honestly writing in this box doesn't help, it never has... I stopped searching for answers to my questions a long time ago... I used to want to be like you ... live up to your legacy...as a kid I was so curious about you ...I wanted to be every bit a part of you as I could possibly be...it wasn't until today I realized I am you....im your second chance......... I promise you I wont waste it.

Jalen Edward Woodmore
SON

July 28, 2016

You were taken to early my brother. May you forever rest in peace, and may the Lord bless your family always.

Sergeant Barton
Garden City PD, Michigan

June 13, 2016

Wood, I finally did it. I passed the first phase.. I didn't forget about you, I needed to heal and time . I truly Thank you for everything you did for me Wood, and I still appreciate you said and done for me. Keep smiling on me Wood. I owe you one back
Love you god brother,
Dixson

Dixson
god brother

October 29, 2015

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

June 17, 2015

Kenneth Edward,

20 years ago today, I started missing you. You were always there for me and Gwen. My life has not been the same since. Neither has it been the same for everyone else who loves you.

I still miss going to Tiger Stadium with you and watching other sports, especially the fights. I believe the last fight we saw was Holyfield and Michael Moorer over at your mother's house. And I really loved bowling with you. You had a great break on your ball.

Just last week, my sons and I were talking about the time they met you when I got you to play on the GM Pontiac East basketball team and when they played basketball with you at Avondale High School gym. You really impressed them.

The one thing I have to say is that you really would be proud of Samantha, Kenneth, Amber and Jalen and your grandchildren. Anyone who knows you, can see you in all of them.

Although we all continue on with our lives as best as we can, me, personally, I stop and think about you and the crazy things you would say and about that smile that could light up a room, the one that would make everyone else smile. The one that would re-assure us that everything was alright. Well, when I think about that smile and everything about you, I thank GOD that I was blessed to be a part of your life and you a part of mine and I smile.

Wayne Tyler

June 17, 2014

Kenneth,

Oh how I wish you were here to comfort our son, who has grown into quite a hansome young man as he struggles to find his "Own Way." He is every bit a Woodmore male, so I am told. Good looks, charming, mean, loyal, hard-headed, stubborn and a ladies man (but one young lady at this time).
And yes, he has your warm and inviting SMILE.

It hurts my heart to watch him struggle and long for you, his dad. He, of your four children, was never afforded the opportunity of getting to know his dad except through stories told and photos shared by others. As he continues his journey through life, I pray constantly that God watches over and covers him. He is moving to the next phase of his journey and is college bound!!!!! You have no idea how proud I am of this achievement. There was literally a lot of blood, sweat, tears, the rod of correction, phone calls and visits to the school.....

Kenneth, I believe with every fiber of my being, I did my best raising our son, which was not an easy task. Our son was raised in the church, good school system and is a song leader at church; who has the voice of a canary, but is too shy to lead a song. He has attempted during evening worship, but never when I am around to hear him.

Over the course of his journey, I showered him with what I thought was enough love for the both of us and protected him from harms way. But no amount of love in the world, even that of his mother, could ever replace the love and influence of his father...

You are loved & missed...

Lisa
Jalen's Mother

January 10, 2014