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Friends, community members honor Officer Sonny Kim
Condolences pour in from across Greater Cincinnati
The community is remembering Cincinnati police Officer Sonny Kim after he was fatally shot by a suspect Friday.Kim, 48, died at UC Medical Center after a shootout in Madisonville.Watch this story  |  TimelineKim joined the police department as a recruit in December 1987. He was promoted to police officer in May 1988 and spent 16 months in District 4 before transferring to District 2.Kim spent the last 26 years of his career in District 2. He earned 22 commendations and received several awards, most recently in 2013."He meant the world to those officers in District 2. He was a staple. He was a fixture," Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell said. "He was sharp. He was crisp. He was always read for duty. He was always kind to people. He truly was the best of us."Cincinnati police officer shot, killed in line of duty"This is a stark reminder that all jobs are not created equal," City Manager Harry Black said.When he was not patrolling the streets of District 2, Kim was a senei at Japanese Karate-do in Symmes Township. His students placed flowers at the door of the Karate studio on Friday afternoon.Sources told 바카라게임 온라인 바카라 게임 5 Kim was working overtime when he was shot and killed.Blackwell: Madisonville shooting suspect called 911 on himself twice"I don't think in this area you can get much better than what Mr. Kim taught," said Rodger Black, one of Kim's students.Kim was a sixth-degree black belt who'd been honing his craft since age 7 in South Korea. He came to the United States in 1973 and moved from Chicago to Cincinnati in 1986.Cranley: Officer Sonny Kim's death 'unspeakable tragedy, loss'"Mr. Kim's character was surpassed by no one I've ever met. A man like that with that kind of character, and to wear a uniform, I couldn't think of a better person to do that job," Black said. "I think a man like Mr. Kim, if you get a chance to meet him, he lives in you for the rest of your life. But there should be a little part of Mr. Kim in all of us.바카라 게임 웹사이트He is survived by his wife, Jessica, and three teenage sons. Funeral plans have not yet been announced. Mason police started a GoFundMe page to assist Kim's family with funeral expenses.The superintendent said Kim바카라 게임 웹사이트s sons attended Loveland City Schools. Superintendent Chad Hilliker said the district will have counseling services available from 9 a.m. until noon Monday at Loveland High School for any students in need.Officer Sonny Kim first Cincinnati officer to die in line of duty since 2000"Our hearts are simply broken over this devastating loss," said Hilliker said. "Officer Kim was a valued member of our community, and we collectively feel the grief over his tragic passing. Even though we are out of school for the year, we wanted to offer our students counseling services as they work through their grief. This is a moment when the entire Tiger Family needs to band together to support Officer Kim's family and each other."A community vigil to honor Kim was scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at the flag pole outside Loveland Middle School.Photos: Officer killed in Madisonville shootingCondolences from across the Greater Cincinnati area came pouring in Friday afternoon.Covington police said they extended their 바카라 게임 웹사이트deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Officer Sonny Kim.바카라 게임 웹사이트Ohio Sen. Rob Portman called Kim바카라 게임 웹사이트s death a tragedy and said he reached out to Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell.바카라 게임 웹사이트The Board of Commissioners extends its deepest condolences to the loved ones of Officer Kim. Officer Kim바카라 게임 웹사이트s family and friends, including the entire Cincinnati Police Department family, is in our thoughts and prayers," The Hamilton County Commissioners said in a statement.Madisonville community holds vigil for Cincinnati Officer Sonny Kim"I am deeply saddened by the senseless killing of Officer Sonny Kim, a long-time and well-respected member of the Cincinnati police force who has been recognized for his years of service to the communities he patrolled," State Rep. Alicia Reece said.State Sen. Cecil Thomas said, "In remembrance of Officer Sonny Kim, this is a time for the entire Greater Cincinnati community to come together in support of his family and the police family."바카라 게임 웹사이트Our hearts are broken today at the loss of one of our officers 바카라 게임 웹사이트 Sonny Kim. He was an officer who worked in the community and with our kids," Councilwoman Yvette Simpson said.바카라 게임 웹사이트We've lost a family member. All the brother and sister officers every day, every shift, they go out there knowing this is a possibility,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Councilman Kevin Flynn said. 바카라 게임 웹사이트We need to honor this police officer that gave the ultimate sacrifice, and we need to pray for our city and pray that the violence stops.바카라 게임 웹사이트바카라 게임 웹사이트I think it continues to emphasis to our citizens how dangerous these jobs are, and sometimes, we take them for granted. Our officers deserve to go home,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Councilman Chris Smitherman said.바카라 게임 웹사이트Sonny Kim was the consummate police officer. He cared about what he did. He cared about his people. He served this city,바카라 게임 웹사이트 said Capt. Jeff Butler, Kim바카라 게임 웹사이트s supervising officer. 바카라 게임 웹사이트He made the ultimate sacrifice doing what he was brought into the world to do, and that was to be the guardian of protecting people.바카라 게임 웹사이트바카라 게임 웹사이트Let us all embrace the Kim family with our prayers, our heartfelt support, and do the same thing for every police officer in the city of Cincinnati,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Vice Mayor David Mann said. 바카라 게임 웹사이트Those officers will be in service for the next 24 hours, and the next 24 hours, and the next 24 hours. They deserve our prayers. They deserve our thanks. They deserve our support.바카라 게임 웹사이트

The community is remembering Cincinnati police Officer Sonny Kim after he was fatally shot by a suspect Friday.

Kim, 48, died at UC Medical Center after a shootout in Madisonville.

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Kim joined the police department as a recruit in December 1987. He was promoted to police officer in May 1988 and spent 16 months in District 4 before transferring to District 2.

Kim spent the last 26 years of his career in District 2. He earned 22 commendations and received several awards, most recently in 2013.

"He meant the world to those officers in District 2. He was a staple. He was a fixture," Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell said. "He was sharp. He was crisp. He was always read for duty. He was always kind to people. He truly was the best of us."

Cincinnati police officer shot, killed in line of duty

"This is a stark reminder that all jobs are not created equal," City Manager Harry Black said.

When he was not patrolling the streets of District 2, Kim was a senei at Japanese Karate-do in Symmes Township. His students placed flowers at the door of the Karate studio on Friday afternoon.

Sources told 바카라게임 온라인 바카라 게임 5 Kim was working overtime when he was shot and killed.

Blackwell: Madisonville shooting suspect called 911 on himself twice

"I don't think in this area you can get much better than what Mr. Kim taught," said Rodger Black, one of Kim's students.

Kim was a sixth-degree black belt who'd been honing his craft since age 7 in South Korea. He came to the United States in 1973 and moved from Chicago to Cincinnati in 1986.

Cranley: Officer Sonny Kim's death 'unspeakable tragedy, loss'

"Mr. Kim's character was surpassed by no one I've ever met. A man like that with that kind of character, and to wear a uniform, I couldn't think of a better person to do that job," Black said. "I think a man like Mr. Kim, if you get a chance to meet him, he lives in you for the rest of your life. But there should be a little part of Mr. Kim in all of us.바카라 게임 웹사이트

He is survived by his wife, Jessica, and three teenage sons. Funeral plans have not yet been announced. Mason police started a to assist Kim's family with funeral expenses.

The superintendent said Kim바카라 게임 웹사이트s sons attended Loveland City Schools. Superintendent Chad Hilliker said the district will have counseling services available from 9 a.m. until noon Monday at Loveland High School for any students in need.

Officer Sonny Kim first Cincinnati officer to die in line of duty since 2000

"Our hearts are simply broken over this devastating loss," said Hilliker said. "Officer Kim was a valued member of our community, and we collectively feel the grief over his tragic passing. Even though we are out of school for the year, we wanted to offer our students counseling services as they work through their grief. This is a moment when the entire Tiger Family needs to band together to support Officer Kim's family and each other."

A community vigil to honor Kim was scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at the flag pole outside Loveland Middle School.

Photos: Officer killed in Madisonville shooting

Condolences from across the Greater Cincinnati area came pouring in Friday afternoon.

Covington police said they extended their 바카라 게임 웹사이트deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Officer Sonny Kim.바카라 게임 웹사이트

Ohio Sen. Rob Portman called Kim바카라 게임 웹사이트s death a tragedy and said he reached out to Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell.

바카라 게임 웹사이트The Board of Commissioners extends its deepest condolences to the loved ones of Officer Kim. Officer Kim바카라 게임 웹사이트s family and friends, including the entire Cincinnati Police Department family, is in our thoughts and prayers," The Hamilton County Commissioners said in a statement.

Madisonville community holds vigil for Cincinnati Officer Sonny Kim

"I am deeply saddened by the senseless killing of Officer Sonny Kim, a long-time and well-respected member of the Cincinnati police force who has been recognized for his years of service to the communities he patrolled," State Rep. Alicia Reece said.

State Sen. Cecil Thomas said, "In remembrance of Officer Sonny Kim, this is a time for the entire Greater Cincinnati community to come together in support of his family and the police family."

바카라 게임 웹사이트Our hearts are broken today at the loss of one of our officers 바카라 게임 웹사이트 Sonny Kim. He was an officer who worked in the community and with our kids," Councilwoman Yvette Simpson said.

바카라 게임 웹사이트We've lost a family member. All the brother and sister officers every day, every shift, they go out there knowing this is a possibility,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Councilman Kevin Flynn said. 바카라 게임 웹사이트We need to honor this police officer that gave the ultimate sacrifice, and we need to pray for our city and pray that the violence stops.바카라 게임 웹사이트

바카라 게임 웹사이트I think it continues to emphasis to our citizens how dangerous these jobs are, and sometimes, we take them for granted. Our officers deserve to go home,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Councilman Chris Smitherman said.

바카라 게임 웹사이트Sonny Kim was the consummate police officer. He cared about what he did. He cared about his people. He served this city,바카라 게임 웹사이트 said Capt. Jeff Butler, Kim바카라 게임 웹사이트s supervising officer. 바카라 게임 웹사이트He made the ultimate sacrifice doing what he was brought into the world to do, and that was to be the guardian of protecting people.바카라 게임 웹사이트

바카라 게임 웹사이트Let us all embrace the Kim family with our prayers, our heartfelt support, and do the same thing for every police officer in the city of Cincinnati,바카라 게임 웹사이트 Vice Mayor David Mann said. 바카라 게임 웹사이트Those officers will be in service for the next 24 hours, and the next 24 hours, and the next 24 hours. They deserve our prayers. They deserve our thanks. They deserve our support.바카라 게임 웹사이트