Trooper William Rae Kellems Indiana State Police Indiana Monday, September 30, 1957  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

Even after these many years, you are NOT forgotten. Rest in peace brother, and may GOD continue to bless you and your family.

Deputy S. Williams
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, UTAH
2008-11-10

Thank you for keeping the streets of Scott County safe and for your sacrifice that you made that night in 1957.

Deputy Probation Officer Cory Walker
Jennings County Superior Probation Department
2006-03-30

Our Greatest Fear
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
"Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again, I hold back a tear.
They patrol in the state, city, county and town,
in uniforms colored white, green, blue and brown.
The shape of their badges may vary,
but it’s a symbol that they all, proudly carry.
They leave for work with a kiss goodbye,
but some don’t come home, no matter how hard they try.
To uphold the law is the job that they pick,
with such high aspirations, why must some die so quick?
They leave behind loved ones, family and friends,
after their lives have met tragic ends.
Some die in crashes, others hearts not too stout,
too many have been lost when gunshots ring out.
Our Heavenly Father has called them home,
no more these dark streets do they roam.
Through trial and error they have given their best,
please Lord, now grant them eternal rest.
Yet once again the Thin Blue Line is diminished,
an officer’s final tour of duty is finished.
" Officer down", it’s our greatest fear,
and once again I hold back a tear.



Master Trooper Dave “Stumpy” Miller

Indiana State Police Dist 13
2005-12-19

Thank you for your bravery and dedication to the state of Indiana!

Indianapolis
2005-07-21

06/03/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Trooper Kellems.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.
2004-06-03

Rest in Peace, Trooper Kellems...God Bless You.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13

"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

"God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them." Hebrews 6:10

A 911 Dispatcher

Anonymous

2004-01-02

“No officer's death should be without reflection. You served us
well......RIP.”
May the memory of your service and sacrifice remain forever.

Zone Sergeant
New York State Police
2003-11-01