Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Jailer Howard E. "Buck" Callis

Trimble County Jail, Kentucky

End of Watch Tuesday, December 10, 2002

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Reflections for Deputy Jailer Howard E. "Buck" Callis

Deputy Jailer Callis,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Trimble County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 10, 2022

Rest in peace Deputy Jailer Callis.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

May 25, 2020

Your heroism and service is honored today, the ninth anniversary 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 murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I was appalled when I learned of the circumstances of the four brutal murders which took place on this day twenty years ago. This incident must have devastated your community, and I am glad that final justice was rendered for you, Deputy Wilson, Deputy Roark, and for Pam Jones.

I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.
Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 10, 2011

Buck,
It was an honor for me to get to know and work with you. You were always a joy, no matter what time I would call you out. And the prisoners knew pretty quick, that you meant business and that you were a true professional. You were less than a month away from your well deserved retirement, but God had another assignment for you. We, that are left down here, have heavy hearts and tears in our eyes, but you are with your Lord to prepare your Mansion for your wife and family. You have been reunited with your son, who was taken away from you too young, in that motorcycle accident. I felt that you deserved to be honored, by having your name and sacrifice placed on this wonderful web site. I look forward to patrolling with you again some day. Until then I will keep the faith, and think of you often. You and your family, as well as Keith and his injuries, are in my prayers. Rest well my friend. Chip

Tpr. Chip Perry
Ky. State Police, Post 5-Campbellsburg, Ky.


TFC. Chip Perry
Ky State Police

June 14, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends at the end of the sixth year of your EOW. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol watching over the Thin Blue Line. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

December 10, 2008

It has been 5 years since your EOW and you will not be forgotten, thank you for your service and we pray for your family during the Holiday season.

Craig Figgins
Brother - SGT Dan Figgins St Charles, IL EOW 4/9/05

December 10, 2007

We (America) do appreciate the sacrafice you have made for our safety. You will always remain in our hearts.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

December 10, 2007

We (America) do appreciate the sacrafice you have made for our safety. You will always remain in our hearts.

Darrell Cook Retired Police Tennessee

December 10, 2007

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your dedication and service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

December 6, 2007

Buck,
I have known you for a number of years first as one of my buddys grandfather, then as a client and later when I worked with you as one of your Special Deputy Jailers. I pass your home daily and think of you often. I just wanted to take time and say thanks for being a friend and may you rest in peace.

Lenny Hensley #517
MFRD

Lenny Hensley
Milton Fire and Rescue

September 26, 2006

TRIMBLE CO. LOST A GOOD MAN ON 12-10-02,I WAS AT WORK WHEN I HEAR OF THE LOST. YOU WILL BE MISS.

jailer gerry rip wright
ohio co detention

December 27, 2005

Buck All of us from the Oldham Co. Jail were so sad to hear about your passing.I can remember all of the times that you and Keith would come into the jail on Tuesdays after court in such a rush to get out so you could beat the lunch croud at Ponderosa.You were a fine man and a role model for all of law enforcement.Rest In Peace...

Deputy Scott Nicholson
Oldham County Jail LaGrange Ky.

March 10, 2005

Rest easy, Brother, you are not forgotten.


Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, In.l

December 10, 2003

THE POLICEMAN’S LAST ROLL CALL ...

THE POLICEMAN STOOD AND FACED HIS GOD, WHICH MUST ALWAYS COME TO PASS.
HE HOPED HIS SHOES WERE SHINING, JUST AS BRIGHTLY AS HIS BRASS.
"STEP FORWARD NOW, POLICEMAN. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU?
HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY CHURCH HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry badges can’t always be a Saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I’ve been violent because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn’t mine to keep,
though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though sometimes I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here,
they never wanted me around except to calm their fear.
If you’ve a place for me Lord, it needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, but if you don’t, I’ll understand."

There was silence all around the throne where the Saints had often trod.
As the Policeman waited quietly, for the judgement of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman, you’ve borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in hell."

Unknown Author
Buck-
Although it's already been 6 months, I still think of you and your family daily. I miss you dearly, and look forward to the day we are reunited. Rest peacefully, my friend.--Chip-11--


Det.Chip Perry
Ky. State Police

Memorial Poem
From the treacherous tiers of every institution
To the transports on our Highways each day,
We'll always remember our fallen co-workers
Who are no longer with us, as we pray.
~~~
While each day they performed their duties
Of care, custody and control
And as the days, weeks and years went by
They're now gone before they grew old.
~~~
Corrections is the type of work
That we put our lives on the line each day
But to the grieving spouse or the parentless child
It's hard to know what to say.
~~~
So as we reflect on our fallen co-workers
At this very time each year
All the memories do come back to us
Bringing laughter, sadness and tears.
~~~
So on this day to remember
Their memories will be in our heart
We'll never forget what they've done for us
Paving the way for a brand new start.
~~~
Because of their sacrifices, I ask you lord
To watch over us each day
And give us the strength to do the job
So no one else will ever have to pay.
~~~
So to all our fallen co-workers
May you always rest in peace
I promise you'll never be forgotten
And your memories will never cease

Anonymous

My thoughts and prayers are with this brave man's family, friends and co-workers at this time of sorrow.

Lori Brown
Aunt of Deputy Renee Azure EOW 8/06/02

Always grieved to hear of an Officer losing his life in the line of duty. Thanks to all of you who serve and my sympathy to the family.

Chaplain
Tipton County Sheriff Dept. Tennessee

For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

Be rested.

Darin Paul, Special Agent
FBI Detroit Division

To Deputy Jailer Callis family and friends our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and may your love one rest in peace.

Donna Jones
Mother of Officer Ron Jones
Prentiss Police Dept
EOW 12/26/01

To the family of Deputy Jailer Callis, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sami Thomson
Surviving niece of Officer Jon Cook
San Francisco Police Department

May your soul find peace brother.

Dan Dalley EOW 06-04-01

Officer John T. Coughran
Fruita Police Department

RIP and God bless you Deputy Jailer Callis.

A Brother in Blue

Ptlm
CPD

Rest in peace blue angel. Thanks for all you've done.

S. Yates
concerned citizen

The Lord's Grace and Peace to you, your family and law enforcement family at this time~

Buck,
It was an honor for me to get to know and work with you. You were always a joy, no matter what time I would call you out. And the prisoners knew pretty quick, that you meant business and that you were a true professional. You were less than a month away from your well deserved retirement, but God had another assignment for you. We, that are left down here, have heavy hearts and tears in our eyes, but you are with your Lord to prepare your Mansion for your wife and family. You have been reunited with your son, who was taken away from you too young, in that motorcycle accident. I felt that you deserved to be honored, by having your name and sacrifice placed on this wonderful web site. I look forward to patrolling with you again some day. Until then I will keep the faith, and think of you often. You and your family, as well as Keith and his injuries, are in my prayers. Rest well my friend. Chip

Tpr. Chip Perry
Ky. State Police, Post 5-Campbellsburg, Ky.

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