Assistant Chief Deputy L. Keith Lyon Knox County Sheriff's Department Tennessee Tuesday, May 9, 2006  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 72 of 73 of 74 of 75 of 76 of 77 of 7

Rest in peace Chief. I still pray for your family everyday.

Todd Cureton
Former officer
2008-11-30

Rest in Peace! Thanks for your service.

Sgt. Meshia Thomas
UTPD
2008-06-06

My thoughts are with all of your loved ones today as their hearts and minds are filled with thoughts of you as they have been since you were called away from duty. Continue to keep watch over all of them and those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2008-05-09

To Mrs. Lyon, what a blessing to see you leaving reflections and encouragement for others on this site. You are in my thoughts and prayers today. I honor your husband's memory.

Angel in Alabama
2008-02-08

"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
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2008-01-29

Well here we go again another day has gone by and you havent called and told me what we are gonna do today or oversee all these projects that we have taken on, i try to break or do somthing wrong atleast once a week just to provide you with some entertainment as your watching over me as you always did and i feel pretty comfortable that you always will. Now to express my feelings and tell you how much you have inpacted my life, sorry brother it cant be done there are no words that can describe that. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the times we had on and off the job and the way you taught me somthing every day when working or just hanging out. i think what i am trying to say is Thank You for making me a better person on and off the job and i am looking forward to seeing you again and working with you, for you and beside you and most of all just hanging out with you again. I will try not to embarrass you until we see each other again !

Love You and Miss You,

Barbee

"The Barbosa" Steve Barbee

2007-11-04

I still think of you every day, I miss seeing your smile and your jokes. Your laughter I can still hear. I still find myself thinking at times I need to talk to you about something. I know you are having a blast in Heaven, I know I will see you again one day, I can't wait for my bear hug.

Donna Lyon Barker
sister in law
2007-10-23

chief g.b. -

i can't believe its been over a year since my phone rang in the early morning hours with c on the other end telling me you were gone. sometimes the thought of it still hits me with the same force it did that night and i have to remind myself that it really did happen and it's not all been just a horrendous dream. i didn't know you for very long, but i grew to respect you as much as any person i've ever known. there aren't many people that i would consider a hero, but you are definitely one in my life. not just because you were in law enforcement, but because of who you were day in and day out. you were a man of highest integrity and steadfast faith in God and your life was a reflection of both of those. you loved your wife and your family unselfishly and you were a faithful friend to those who were privileged to know you. my life will forever be touched by having known you...the example you set as a man of God, friend and prankster will always be with me. i miss you so much and know that one day i will see you again, along with my other hero, my dad, in heaven.

d of d
friend
2007-05-28

My thoughts are with your loved ones and close friends on this first anniversary of your EOW. I know the pain and that the silent tears still flow from the many broken hearts that were left behind. Continue to watch over them and protect them also those still out on patrol. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04
2007-05-09

G-d Bless.

2007-05-09

ONE YEAR TODAY CHIEF. WE REMEMBER, AND PRAY FOR YOUR FAMILY.

DEPUTY LYON, NEVER FORGOTTEN.

JIM SWEENEY CIVILIAN NEW JERSEY
A FRIEND TO ALL PEACE OFFICERS
2007-05-09

keith
you were like my second dad! i miss you so much
when my dad came home from the hospital and told me what happen i did not know what to do,all i could do was cry and ask god why.
i miss you calling me and asking if i was staying out of trouble, and the times we played jokes on my dad.
i love you so much and cant wait to see you in heaven!!

Jessica Hammond
friend
2007-05-07

keith
you were like my second dad! i miss you so much
when my dad came home from the hospital and told me what happen i did not know what to do,all i could do was cry and ask god why.
i miss you calling me and asking if i was staying out of trouble, and the times we played jokes on my dad.
i love you so much and cant wait to see you in heaven!!

Jessica Hammond
friend
2007-05-07

God Bless you and your family. As a former KCSO Deputy I know what your peers feel. I pray for Bernie, your dad and Kevin as well as your wife I never met. Take care of GOD'S streets. Paul

Special Agent Paul C. Hughes
Federal Bureau of Investigation / Former Deputies
2007-03-13

Rest in peace dear brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Heros live forever!

Jessica Burns
former Safety Ex1 TN DOS Law Enforcement Help Desk
2007-01-07

You were so much of who I was, you have been in my life since I was 16. You were so special, once someone met you,
their life was changed forever. I am thankful for the time God let me have you in my life.You were always there for me.You always knew how to make me laugh.I will forever miss your laughter. You were a wonderful uncle-the best!
We will never forget you. You were a wonderful friend and brother.I love you and look forward to seeing you again when I get to heaven.
Donna Lyon Barker

Donna Lyon Barker
Sister in law
2006-10-27

Sir, I honor your service and your sacrifice. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9.

Daniel
Citizen
2006-08-29

Chief, you were one of the most decent people I have ever met. The Shields family considers itself fortunate to have known you and I am thankful for the chance to serve with you. Few will understand just how much you did for our community and how painful it was to see you leave us. Wade and I really miss seeing you and the team come through the door at work. May the lord comfort your family and aid us in finishing your work on this Earth. God's speed sir; you are forever missed.

Patrolman David Shields
Knox County Sherrif's Dept. Reserve
2006-07-17

Peace be with you always...

Mrs. Natalie Jensen
wife of Detective Jared Jensen EOW 2/22/06
2006-07-15

To the Knox County Sheriff's Office and the Lyon family. The Sarasota S.O. wishes peace upon you during this time. Nothing can replace the loss of a brother officer, friend or family member. Cherish the legacy Assistant Chief Lyon left behind. Peace.

Lt. James Quinn
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Fl.
2006-07-06

Chief, you hired me years ago and gave me the chance I needed to get my foot in the door. Although I moved on I appreciate what you did for me. I was saddened when I heard about the accident and I know that Knox County will miss a fine administrator. Thank you for your service.

Deputy Robert W. Miller
Anderson County Sheriff's Office, SC
2006-07-06

Chief, I know it's only been a short while since you left us, but I still miss you each and every day. I know that I am going to be a better person for having known you, and it still just isn't the same not to hear your voice everyday requesting me to run things for your cases. I hope to speak to you again someday, until then, keep Heaven safe for the rest of us. You are truly missed.

David Daulton
KCSO Leids
2006-07-04

It's hard to believe that I will never again hear your voice. I will never hear you call me on the radio. Never hear your voice on the phone. You were so much a part of the KCSO that even now when something big happens I think I need to page Keith. The hardest thing that I have ever done in my life was having to make the radio announcement that you were 10-7. You will always be U7 to me. You are still missed. My love goes out to your family.

Sandy/Dispatch
KCSO
2006-07-02

Thank you for your service.

Ofc. S.L. Coffman #15174
California Highway Patrol
2006-06-28

WELL IT HAS BEEN A MONTH, I MISS YOU MORE EVERY DAY, I MISS THAT RAPID FIRE VOICE ON THE PHONE.
ON THE DAY YOU WERE BURIED, I LOOKED IN THE SKY WHEN THE BALLOONS WERE SET FREE AND THERE WAS A HEART SHAPE OPENING IN THE GRAY CLOUDS AND I KNOW THAT WAS A SIGN FROM YOU AND GOD SAYING I'M OKAY AND THAT YOUR PRESENCE AND GOD'S WAS WITH US.

I JUST WANTED YOU TO ALSO KNOW THAT PEOPLE PROBABLY THOUGHT I WAS A BAD DRIVER THAT DAY BECAUSE I WAS BLOWING THE HORN TETLLING OTHER CARS TO GET OUT OF THE LINE, EVERYBODY IN THE CAR WITH ME DID NOT KNOW WHETHER TO CRY OR LAUGH. BUT IT WAS YOUR KIND OF HUMOR THAT YOU WOULD HAVE LOVED!!!! LOVE KK

KAREN HUBBS
KNOX CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2006-06-21