Kansas Department of Corrections, Kansas
End of Watch Sunday, July 6, 1980
Reflections for Corrections Employee Burch D. Slote
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, NCCA, NACM
Ordained/Licensed Independent WCM Clergy (06/01/2020)
The Steven R. Closs Ministries - Chartered by WCM No. 31528
Member: Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers - USA
Member: National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM)
Captain Steven R. Closs (Retired)
Nashua NH Police Department (1974-1998)
July 5, 2025
Officer Slote,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Kansas. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 6, 2020
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
July 6, 2020
Dad
Today I went before the Parole Board . It has been 38 years I will continue going every 3 years
for you.
Arlene
Daughter
August 6, 2018
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 15, 2015
Rest In Peace Officer Slote, you are remembered.
Sgt. Jarrod L. Wilson / K9 Officer
West Virginia Division Of Corrections
July 6, 2014
Rest in Peace, Officer Slote. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 4, 2014
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 32nd 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 solace for all those that love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater
December 30, 2012
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
July 5, 2012
THANK YOU FOR DOING YOUR JOB AND FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!!!! I KNOW YOU ARE ON THOSE STREETS OF GOLD WITH THE OTHER OFFICERS BEFORE YOU!!!!!!
DISPATCHER GRETA M HUFF
KY STATE POLICE POST 13 HAZARD
March 10, 2007
Ill pray for your family even though you have been gone for along time the price you paid to protect the public was way to high
Officer N. Braun
Oregon DOC
July 6, 2004