Clay County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota
End of Watch Saturday, July 8, 2006
Add to My HeroesScott Gordon Rogers
Deputy Scott Rogers suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in the department's physical fitness program.
After he failed to return home following his shift, another deputy was sent to check the training center and found him on the gym floor.
Deputy Rogers had served with the Clay County Sheriff's Department for 25 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 25 years
- Badge 711
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsFather God, You are always faithful and quick to show mercy. Our Brother-In-Blue, Deputy Sheriff Scott Gordon Rogers, of the Clay County MN Sheriff's Office, was suddenly and violently taken from us; a victim of a fatal heart attack in the Line-of-Duty. Come swiftly to his aid, have mercy on him, and comfort his family, friends, and comrades by the power and protection of the Cross. I ask this through the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, 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].
Minister Steven R. Closs, DDiv., NACM
Ordained/Licensed Independent CGOM Clergy No. 36526
I'M PRAYING MINISTRY: "Devoted to Intercessory Prayer and God's Word"
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
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