Master Trooper Dean Allen Goodheart Kansas Highway Patrol Kansas Wednesday, September 6, 1995  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

14 years have passed since we lost you! We love you and miss you every day!

Marilyn & Family

2009-09-07

RIP.You will not be forgotten.

Anonymous

2008-10-31

"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
2008-01-17

I just found this website today and of course had to look for you. I can't believe it has been 12 years since you were taken away from us. I remember you with lots of love and laughter from all of the fun times we had in Colby. I continue to remember you in my prayers often and miss you old friend, and always stop at your headstone when I go to the cemetary. God Bless !

9-1-1 Director - Mary
Friend
2007-11-28

May God rest your soul Dean. My father spoke well of you and for us of us that serve now your life will not have been lost in vain. You are missed!

Patrolman Clint Leahew
Hays Police Department
2006-12-28

May God rest your soul Dean. My father spoke well of you and for us of us that serve now your life will not have been lost in vain. You are missed!

Patrolman Clint Leahew
Hays Police Department
2006-12-28

It has been 11 years since you were called away and I know during that time your loved ones have thought of you every day. You have not been forgotten by those that love you nor the by the Blue Family. You are a true hero and heroes never die. Keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. You will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon, father of fallen Chicago Officer
Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

Bob Gordon, Chicago Gold Star Father

2006-09-06

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family, friends and all the members of the Kansas Highway Patrol. We were made safer by his service and we all suffer their tragic loss. The family of Trooper Goodheart deserves our appreciation and gratitude for their sacrifice. In the days to follow, may you be strengthened by the fact that Trooper Goodheart is a man distinguished by exceptional courage and will always be admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. You, your family and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Tom Doyle
Cary Police Department, North Carolina
2006-05-29

I love and miss you today and always!

Love,
MG

2005-11-17

Your service to the citizens of Kansas is not forgotten.
Thank you Trooper for serving.
We continue in your memory.

Master Trooper
Virginia State Police
2005-09-06

You have been gone almost 10 years
and you made quite an impression.
You are still in our hearts and on our
minds after all these years. Thanks
for you 23 years of service. We miss
you, Trooper!
Lynn Kole
Washington State

2005-04-02

Uncle Dean,
It will be nine years since you've been gone. I think of you often and remember how much I enjoyed being your niece. I remember our family reunion a few months before you were killed and how Jenni, Megan, Ryan and David teased you and how your dished it right back. How much fun we had!!

Thank you for your service to the HiTowPeace.

Thank you Aunt Marilyn for the work you do with Kansas COPS! It's important work and Dean would be so proud of you. Keep up the good work!

We miss you and love you!
Colleen

Colleen Jensen (Goodheart)

2004-09-01

I often visit this website after the death of two dear friends from the NCSHP (Troopers Calvin Taylor E.O.W. October 3, 2001 and Anthony Cogdill E.O.W. May 30, 2003). Both of these troopers were killed by transfer trucks who hit them as they were performing traffic stops on the side on Interstate 40.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Trooper Goodheart. I am deeply saddened to see the death of another Trooper.

These are senseless occurances that continue to happen. Thank you so much to the men and women who continue to serve their communities and this great Nation. God Bless You.

...Gone, but never Forgotten...

Marti (EMT-Paramedic)
Haywood Co EMS (NC)
2004-04-04

You gave the ultimate sacrifice, you gave your life keeping the public safe. You are in a better place now! THANK YOU!

Patrolman B. Flannigan
Emporia Police Department

My friend and partner died in a water rescue just two months before your death. I never knew my heart could hurt so bad for a brother in blue that I never met. I have never forgotten you or your family and think of them every time I visit the memorial for my buddy. You are not forgotten, even by those that never met you.

Lance McCune, U.S. Civilian Police
United Nations Mission in Kosovo

I am sorry to hear about your loss Kansas. Trooper Goodheart, i appreciate your service of 23 years and may god be with you and your loved ones. You died on my birthday and i'm sorry that my day of celebration was your day of moving on. I will think of you on my next birthday and probably feel guilty that i continue to have the chance to be with my loved ones. I know you will meet up with your wife and family soon enough, but in the mean time keep looking down and watchin out for us.

Explorer Justin Betts
Alameda County Sheriff's Office, CA

Dean was a man for which I carried the highest regards. Regardless of how I felt, he could always make me feel on top of the world. Like I had the world by the butt. He was a very close friend to our family and is dearly missed, although not forgotten. I think of him often and smile in remembering him and his stories of life. Godspeed!

Eric Mai

You have been gone 6 years and I miss you so much. Today would have been our 21st anniversary. I always treasure the many memories I have of us together, with our family, and with friends.

This poem is one of my favorites as it is so true:

*****
Some people come
into our lives
and quickly go.
Others stay for a while
and leave
footprints on our hearts
and we are never,
ever the same!!
**

Love,

Marilyn
Kansas COPS