Police Officer Kevon Malik Gavin Baltimore City Police Department Maryland Friday, April 21, 2000  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 32 of 33 of 3

Just thinking of you, bro. Thinking of all the good times. Rest in peace.

Sgt. Marvin Credell
Baltimore Police
2009-09-08

Gavin,
I can't believe how the years pass. I think about you all the time and tell my family and friends about our times working together and riding (Baby-G KS). I jsut whish there had been more we could have done. Replay the events over and over and just can't make since of it. I promise to never forget. I know your watching over everone along with Brian and all our other brothers in blue.

Retired Detective Spiker
BPD
2009-07-04

Officer Gavin,

I am so sorry the system failed you. You are not forgotten. Today I honor you and the sacrifice you made. Brother, I will never forget.

Senior Ptlm. J. Anthony Sandoval
Kingsville Police Department
2009-05-15

five in the morning, midnight shift, thinking about you, miss you pal.

OFC. D Knight
BPD
2009-05-02

Hard to believe that it's been almost 9 years. I never knew you, but was one of those who tried desperately to pull the vehicles apart in order to get you out. It's a night I will never forget. Rest in peace.

Cpl. Michelle Holmes
TPPD, former HAPF
2009-02-10

Kevon,
Your memory lives on. Your brothers and sisters in BPD have the watch. Rest in Peace and please watch over us all.

Anonymous

2008-12-31

Kevon...
I still miss you friend. We think about you all the time. One day I will see you again... I talk to my boys about you and Brian and tell them how bad people do bad things to good people.

Your friend
Rick and my boys (Colin and Gavin)

Sgt. Willard
Friend
2008-08-07

Hi Gavin, The last time I wrote you was for Fathers Day last year. I will still bring you flowers when I visit Brian. I hope you like the yellow ones today. I hope you are keeping Brian in line up there and you both along with Bryd keep Southwest District in your prayers and watch out for your family in blue. It's summer now and the streets get worse. I don't know how much worse Baltimore City can get, but the Officers here need constinct prayer. Bless you today. I hope your family is doing o.k. Happy Father Day.

lorrie winder
wife of ofc. Brian Winder EOW 7-3-04
2008-06-15

Kevon,

Where to start its been 8 years since you left us but not a day goes by that i dont think about you. I remember the last time i saw you, washing you car and you ask me "Are you still picking on shawn"...Kevon is getting big and I can only wish I can make an influence on his life like you did me and so many others. Well I miss you Kevon..Im off to class now

Pudge
Nephew
2008-04-24

Kevon,

Today is Monday, April 21st, 2008, it's been eight years and you are not forgotten. Your morals, character, dedication to duty, high level of professionalism illustrate how good a person you truly are. We all miss and Honor you...Brother Robert Horn, Pete Sullivan, Collette Edwards, Rick Willard, Morgan Jones, Ray Yost, Rodney Thomas, Chuck Bryant, Carla Hamlin, Floyd Jones, Stanley Slide, Mike Wilhelm, Marvin Credell, Eddie Woods, Mike Gibson, Norris Wells, Allen Adkins and the Southwest Alumni keep you in our thoughts. Your family is in Our Prayers. You are OUR Guardian Angel...

Your Friend,
"Scott"

Detective Robert Snead
Baltimore City Police Department
2008-04-22

Been a long time Kevon, think about you every once in a while, everyone misses you.

dennis knight

2008-02-28

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-02-11

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
2007-09-24

Hey Gavin, I just wanted to let you know that your picture will be at my wedding. I sure miss you, and think about you often. I still remember how you would go out of your way to make sure that you said hi. Rest in peace my brother. Love ya
Kimberly Starr

Detective Kimberly Starr
baltimore city police
2007-07-29

Officer Gavin,

You were such a pleasant and nice person to work with in the Southwest. Just like I wrote to Officer Byrd, everyday I think about you, Officer Winder, and Officer Byrd and I just cry in disbelief. I just posted another memorial page (along with Officer Winder's and Officer Byrd's) on my new locker at work. I look at the locker everyday before I start my daily tour. May GOD and you continue to watch over your family.

"CSO" J. White (McCoy)

Officer J. McCoy
Atlanta Police Department
2007-07-04

Hey Gavin, Happy Fathers Day! When I go to visit Brian, I told you I would always bring you flowers and I will. I try not to bring you any pink ones. I remember meeting you once. I worked with your cousin at one time in Towson. I feel like you are apart of my family. I hope your family and children are doing well. Peace be with you today. Keep Brian in line up there please.

lorrie
wife of ofc. Brian Winder EOW 7-3-04
2007-06-17

I DID NOT KNOW YOU BUT YOU ARE A FRIEND OF MY UNCLE BRIAN AND EVERYTIME WE VISIT HIM I ACTUALLY FEEL LIKE I DO KNOW YOU. I WILL LIKE TO SAY FIRST THAT I PRAY YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FIND PEACE AND NOT REVENGE AND THAT THE LORD WILL NOT LET EVIL PREVAIL. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

LATRICE S. MCKNIGHT

LATRICE S. MCKNIGHT

2007-06-09

Peace Kev,
I finally visited your burial site. Shaun & Ricky went with me. It took me seven years to do it. There is not a day that goes by when you are not in my thoughts.
I miss you nephew.

Ret. PO. Dennis Gavin
New York City Police Department
2007-05-27

Hey Kevon,

Eventhough I only had inservice with you twice, I remember some of the jokes you would tell us on the mat during breaks and how you told us that one day the dispatcher kept thinking you was a female on the radio. Strange how I remember all that and I didnt really know you, I was just one of guys sitting around wondering when we get lunch lol. It reflects the type of person you were. R.I.P.

tony lovette
former bpd
2007-02-24

Hello Gavin, Merry Christmas and have a New Years toast in the name of Jesus with Brian,Bryd and Duke Aaron. I will never forget you and you family in my prayers and the flowers will never stop coming as long as I continue to come to visit Brian. Peace Be With Your soul. Lorrie

lorrie winder
wife of ofc. Brian Winder EOW 7-3-04
2006-12-29

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's
2006-10-03

hello gavin i didnot have the honor of meeting you but i did work with your cousin and you worked with brian who is know with you in heaven. i told you i will always bring you flowers when i visit brian and i will never stop. look out for one another up there. welcome officer byrd who just joined you. you and you family will forever be in my prayers. lorrie winder

lorrie
friend
2006-06-07

To Officer Kevon Gavin and his loved ones:

On this the sixth year after your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with your family. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Kevon, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Kevon Gavin. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

As an attorney for over twenty three years, I am sickened by the appalling lack of justice in your case. I do not understand how an acquital occurred under the circumstances of your death.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Kevon gave to his community and the citizens of Maryland, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 21, 2000.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

2006-04-21

To Officer Kevon Gavin and his loved ones:

On this the sixth year after your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is with your family. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

Kevon, you rescued us, saved our possessions, our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, Officer Kevon Gavin. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

As an attorney for over twenty three years, I am sickened by the appalling lack of justice in your case. I do not understand how an acquital occurred under the circumstances of your death.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service Kevon gave to his community and the citizens of Maryland, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on April 21, 2000.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

2006-04-21

Kevon you was my favorite uncle, you took my brother and I everywhere and always wanted to do something with us when we were kids. I remember all the fun times we had. Kevon is getting big and he resemebles you more and more each day, he has that brown hair and squeaky voice.
Rest in Peace

Tyreek Gavin
Nephew
2006-04-21