Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Doug, Not a day goes by that I don't think of the wonderful gifts that you gave me. You gave me three wonderful kids and left me a legacy. Your reputation and influence on others have allowed me to follow in your footsteps. As of December 2001, I have become the executive director of the 100 Club, an organization that provides immediate financial assistance when an officer or fire fighter is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. They were the first group that came to me after your death. I now can give back to those who gave to me and I have an opportunity to help the families that have to walk in my shoes. Your memory lives on as I share our story. When I speak to the new cadets I always challenge them to live a good life, not a long life. Your life has been an example to so many. Your life and death has taught me so much. Thank you for these gifts of life! Always, Sharon

Spouse- Sharon

Doug,

It's been over four years since that horrible morning in January. I still remember it so clearly. I was still in advanced basic, when the news came in of a 962A. They told me who it was, and I was floored. I recalled that night, several weeks ago, when I met you at US. I was still in the academy, on a ride-a-long. I felt out of place, and scared, when you walked into the report room. You took the time out of your day to say hi, and ask how I was doing. Your slow drawl was re-assuring and calming. I felt better after our short talk. The next time I saw you was at the church on another January morning. I felt the loss like we were life long friends. I carry your memory everyday, and feel you, Skip, Brett, and the others with me on every stop. I always figured Heaven had a traffic problem, and that's why you all were called home. Thanks for all you did in the short time we spent together.

Brad Elliott, #5286
AZ DPS

Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

Anonymous

To Officer Knutson: It took several years to get to know more about you after your death. And this is thru your wonderful wife Sharon. Know that she continues te be the heart of consolence, the pilar of stone. She has helped alot of other wives, left in shock, wondering how to go forth without you guys.

I can say that I met her, and she makes You proud. Know that she found a way to continue on with life and still honoring your memory.

Rest in peace, brother.

Deputy Belia Fessenden
Pinal Co. S.O./Florence, AZ