Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

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

April 21, 2010

just thinking of you cuz' enjoy the new year up there and bless all of us anyway you can luv ya

Janae Newkirk
Cousin

January 17, 2010

Kevon

I may not know you very well but the way my mom [Ky] talks about you,you sound like you where the best cousin ever i wish i couldve met you to see how cool you were for myself .My mom says hi and that she loves you and misses you very much.missing you much every day.Rest In Peace

Janae and Ky
niece and cousin

Janae Newkirk
Niece

December 28, 2009

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

Sgt. Marvin Credell
Baltimore Police

September 8, 2009

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

July 4, 2009

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

May 15, 2009

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

OFC. D Knight
BPD

May 2, 2009

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

February 10, 2009

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

Anonymous

December 31, 2008

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

August 7, 2008

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

June 15, 2008

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

April 24, 2008

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

April 22, 2008

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

dennis knight

February 28, 2008

"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

February 11, 2008

God Speed, Brother.

P.O.K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ

September 24, 2007

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

July 29, 2007

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

July 4, 2007

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

June 17, 2007

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

June 9, 2007

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

May 27, 2007

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

February 24, 2007

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

December 29, 2006

Fallen but NEVER forgotten.

Joanie
Mother, daughter, sister, and granddau. of LEO's

October 3, 2006

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

June 7, 2006