Officer Down Memorial Page

Keith,
I just wanted to say hi and that I am thinking about you. Your family stays in my prayers and your memory stays with me. I can not believe that it has been nine years since we graduated academy together and seven years since the day that I got the phone call that you were gone. You will never be forgotten.

Pfc. Whitmire
Myrtle Beach PD
May 8, 2012

Keith,

I hope that somehow, someway you know how much you are still loved and missed. We attended the South Carolina Midlands First Responders Memorial Ceremony last Sunday, 9-11-2011. Seeing your name on the memorial caused a lot of mixed emotions. We were all so proud that you cared enough about your fellowman to choose a profession that ultimately would cause you to give all. At the same time, we all grieved in our own way for our loss. There are days when I so wish that I could see you and give you a great big hug and a cookie and a glass of milk! The cookie jar stays empty most of the time now; a reminder of the emptiness your absence has left in our hearts. Sara is at a place in her life now when she really needs you and says so every day. She and all of us love you and miss you still. So until God sees fit to reunite us, watch over us and keep watch at the Eastern Gate!

Love you,
Aunt Becky

Becky Wallace
aunt
September 16, 2011

I think about you often, how much fun we had in the short time we all knew each other. You are never forgotten!

E Rob
Friend
June 28, 2011

Keith,

Sorry I am late but I wanted you to know that I was thinking about you. You are always remembered and you touched so many lives. Your family and Kyleigh are always in my thoughts and prayers also. I am a school resource officer now and I put your picture up on my wall with the picture of the officer we lost from my department.

I will never forget all the good times we had at the academy. Thank you for watching over us and just know you are never forgotten.

Tiff

Officer Whitmire
Myrtle Beach Police Dept.
May 10, 2011

Keith. I thought about you all day yesterday. The pain of your loss has not gone from my heart. You were such a great and loving person, there isn't anyway that you could be forgotten. You gave your life to a job that you truely loved and for that we will hold your memory in honor. Continue to look out for those left behind as we will always remember the great person that you were. With love and fond memories.

Debbie Hannaford

Anonymous
May 5, 2011

Six years is a long time Keith. We all think of you often. Your pictures are everywhere. The rookies coming in already know of you. We miss you. Continue to watch over us.

Monica Johnson
RCSD
May 4, 2011

Hi Keith.

Just couldn't let the day go by and not post a comment. You are still missed and loved even after this many years. May 4th is always a day of painful memories, but also the great ones. You will continue to hold a special place in my heart.

Debbie Hannaford

Anonymous
May 4, 2011

Hi Keith. Could not let the day go by without wishing you a Happy Birthday!!! You now celebrate your birthday's with all joy and happiness!! I truely miss your smile and your true love and care for everyone that you loved. I think of you often and miss you with all my heart. If only you knew how may lives and hearts you touched with your short time on this earth. You will always hold a special place in my heart.

Debbie Hannaford
Kyleigh's Mom

Anonymous
November 15, 2010

Keith,
Tomorrow I must stand in for Bill as we pay our respects to Deputy Longway EOW 9-21-10 HCSO. This will no doubt be difficult and will bring back some painful memories of your service. Bill is so disappointed he cannot be there to support his fallen partner however I know you are keeping watch of him while in Afghanistan. We visited you a couple weeks ago in Marion and we miss you and think of you often. I know a piece of you will be with me tomorrow and please help me stay strong!

Casey Scobie
September 26, 2010

Keith,
I wanted to let you know I still think about you often and that smile could never be forgotten. My favorite story is when you arrested (RCSDs infamous prostitute)the night I was riding with Bill and she went nuts in your car and lost her fake hair! That story makes me laugh all the time!! You continue to look after our family as I know you will this up coming year with Bill in Afghanistan and Baby Jacob on the way! Rest in peace my dear friend!

Casey Scobie
Friend/Wife of Hillsborough Co. Deputy
May 8, 2010

Hey buddy! Sorry I am a day late man, i got tied up with my Afghanistan training and didn't realize what the date was. Man, I can't believe it has been 5 years already. Seems like it was just yesterday i got the news. A lot has happened since I last talked to you buddy. Casey has been in preterm labor for over a week now. Jacob will be here real soon man. I really wish you could meet him when he gets here. I will make sure he knows who you are though don't worry about that. My training has been real tough I have to admit. I just want to get it over with and get over to Afghanistan and kick some butt. I know you will be watching over me so I am not scared at all. I really miss you man. I wish I had you back home to look after Casey while I'm gone. But I know you will be watching over her and Jacob. Well, take care Keith. Thanks for everything you tought me about being a good person. I hope I can be a better father because I knew you. Talk to you soon brother.

Bill

Deputy William Scobie
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
May 5, 2010

I cannot believe it has been 5 years since you have been gone.. I miss you so much and I miss your smile!! I know you are keeping us all safe at RCSD and you are missed by all of us.. Rest easy Keith, and know that we will always miss you and always love you dear Brother!!

M/D K. Hendrick
Richland County Sheriff's Dept
May 5, 2010

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06
May 4, 2010

Just wanted to say Happy Belated Birthday. I thought about you on the 15th. Still miss us celebrating together.

Debbie Hannaford

Anonymous
November 18, 2009

Hey buddy
I think of you and Kyleigh and your family often and continue to keep you and them in my prayers. I miss you!

E Rob
August 17, 2009

Keith,

I know that I am a little late but I have been thinking about you and just wanted you and your family to know that. God bless you. You are missed.

Tiff

pfc. t. prout whitmire
myrtle beach pd (academy buddy)
May 23, 2009

Hi Keith. I thought about you most of the day on Monday. It is hard to believe that it has been four years. God needed a special angel on May 4th, 2005 and that was you. Thank you for being the wonderful person you were to so many in your short life. You will always be in my heart, no matter what the future brings to the ones left behind.

Debbie Hannaford

Anonymous
May 8, 2009

Still holding it down in Richland County for ya! Miss you.

Monica Johnson
RCSD
May 7, 2009

Keith - You are still missed to this day! Keep an eye out on Bill while he watches the streets of Hillsbourough County! Miss you and continue to think about you!

Casey Scobie
May 6, 2009

I was visiting a friend in NC this weekend and, on the way there, I passed over a bridge that was named in your honor. I wrote down your name so I would remember to come here and look you up and educate myself on how your tour of duty was ended. Obviously you were through very highly of and still are to this day. Thank you for all you did in serving your community.

Natasha Hubbard
January 4, 2009

Hi Sweetie,

Your presence was greatly missed during the holiday. I miss my little buddy in the kitchen. I still have several ornaments that I place on my tree every year to represent your place that you will always hold in my heart.

There is not a day that goes by that something, someone, or a song reminds me of you. God has a very special angel with him and I know that you are doing great work for him. Keep a close eye on all those that love you and hold your memory in their hearts....

D.Hannaford

Anonymous
December 29, 2008

Keith - Merry Christmas! We miss you. Please keep an eye out for Bill now that he is back on the streets.

Casey Scobie
Friend
December 24, 2008

Hey Buddy,

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas! I think about and miss you everyday but a little more this time of year. You always loved Christmas so much and the joy you felt from giving to others was just one more thing I admired about you! You always were and will forever be an amazing person and an inspiration to the lives you touched..most of all to me! I keep your family in my prayers and think of them often, watch over them and all your loved ones. I love you...

Anonymous
December 24, 2008

Just wanted to stop by and let you know that we are all still praying for you and your family. You are thought about often and remembered as a terrific guy. We all miss you!

Paige Mathias, Agent
SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
December 18, 2008

Hey Keith,

I wanted to say hi and merry xmas. I graduated from the Florida academy and am workign on the tough streets of Tampa now. I got to tell you that it is a different world down here man. I wish you were here to have my back. They will shoot you in a heart beat down here man. But I go to work everyday knowing that you are watching over me. I really miss you and I hope everybody is doing well back in SC. I hope to be going back home in a couple of months, and I will definately be stopping by to see you. My national gaurd unit is deploying to Iraq in November, so I will be asking you to keep an eye on Casey while I am over there. It will only be for a year, but who knows what's going to happen. Anyway, we miss you man, and thank you for always being there for me when I need you. Talk to you soon.

Bill

Deputy Bill Scobie
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
December 13, 2008