Lieutenant Stanley Lewis Klingenschmidt, Southern Pines Police Department, North Carolina

Lieutenant Stanley Lewis Klingenschmidt

Southern Pines Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, June 15, 2013

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Stanley Lewis Klingenschmidt

Lieutenant Stanley Klingenschmidt was killed in a motorcycle crash on Capelsie Road, south of Troy, while escorting other motorcycle riders who were participating in a Special Olympics benefit ride.

He was representing the Southern Pine Police Department in the ride when he was involved in the single vehicle crash. He was transported to First Health Montgomery Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Lieutenant Klingenschmidt had served with the Southern Pine Police Department for 36 years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 36 years
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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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
The Badge 183 Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers
Merrimack, NH 03054

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

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