Our Father in Heaven, hear our prayer, O’ Lord, as we lift up the men and women of the entire New York State Police Department in this tragic death of their friend and co-worker, Trooper David Cunniff.  At times like this Lord, it is only YOU to whom we can turn for comfort.  May Your unfailing love sweetly settle upon Trooper’s wife and two young sons who must are still deeply mourning the loss of a husband and father.  Lord, in the midst of this most difficult time for the family, friends and co-workers of Trooper Cunniff, may Your unending grace be made evident in their hearts and minds.  Lord, we ask for Your Arms of Love and Mercy to tightly hold Trooper Cuniff’s wife and sons ever so close to Your side.  Even in the middle of this tragedy, may You bring about good to everyone.  As the New York State Police Department begins the difficult process to prepare to say a final farewell to Trooper Cuniff, may You use this time to draw many co-workers and others ever so close to the Cross of Christ.  May Your Holy Spirit, even now, begin to touch the hearts of so many.  May You raise up chaplains and other Christian law enforcement officers to minister to those hurting in their hearts.  And so Lord, may the God of Hope fill every officer, friend and family member with all Joy and Peace because of the everlasting gift of eternal life found only in Your Son.  This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.