Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Dear Cannon Family, Friends, and Co-Workers of Keith,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season. May you all find comfort in the memories you shared with Keith. I know from experience how difficult the holidays can be without your loved one. Just know that Keith is always with you in spirit.

Dear Kyleigh,
My heart aches for you. My first Christmas and New Years without Josh was heartbreaking. This year, it is still heart breaking. I don't think you ever get over the pain. It's like the pain becomes a part of who you are. I know that you love and miss Keith beyond what words could ever express. Just know that I, and all of us at OfficerDownSignificantOthers, are here for you always. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Love & prayers,
Kelly
S/O Deputy Sheriff Joshua Blyler (EOW: 5.2.04)

Kelly Gillain
OfficerDownSignificantOthers

December 16, 2005

We think of you and your family during these holidays, and offer thoughts and prayers as you celebrate without your loved one. Cherish the memories of the past and be open to new ones with your loved ones and friends. Your loved one will never be forgotten and always honored for their sacrifice.

Alissa Scott
Widow of Wayne Scott
E.O.W. 09-10-02

Lisa Schultz
Widow of Don Schultz
E.O.W. 05-12-03

Co-Founders of Survivor Help Network
www.survivorhelpnetwork.org

November 29, 2005

Just shy of three years ago you stolled into my office on Greg Street and introduced yourself and we started talking about bigger and better things in years to come. And then a year later you, me and Robson were sitting at the Flying Saucer celebrating the phone calls y'all got from RCSD. Tara, Fisher and I took our first family vacation to the beach in July and I found myself driving through Marion County in an all to familiar direction. I stopped and talked with you for awhile before I continued on and finally got a chance to say the things that I wanted to say back in May. I don't understand why things happen the way they do, and I'm not supposed to. All of those things are in God's hands as I'm sure you have found out. When I left I-20 that day I knew in my heart where you were and who was standing beside you. Today I know in my heart you are helping God watch over all of us and keeping us safe. I am truly thankful for the time we got to hang out and I look forward to the time when we will be able to again. My prayers are with Kyleigh and your family. I can't begin to imagine what they have gone through. Just so you know we are all very proud to have had the privilege to be your friend and are grateful to know that you are in a better place. Happy birthday buddy, we miss ya.

Deputy Derrick Horton
Richland County Sheriff's Department

November 16, 2005

Hi Sweetie,

You were the first thing on my mind when I awoke this morning. I remember how you and I always had a great time calling or celebrating our birthdays together since they were just two days apart.

Kyleigh was always so excited about your birthday and what new B'day cake she would give you. She planned everything for weeks. She always said it was worth all the planning just to see how excited you would be on that day.

I was going through some of my pictures the other day and found ones like you and Chris putting up the new Christmas tree last year, all of us around the Thanksgiving and Christmas table on many many occasions. Then there was the New Year's Eve on Beale Street in Memphis. The best picture during the holidays was with you and Chris injecting the turkey to deep fry. You two had entirely too much fun.

Kyleigh misses you soooo much. I wonder sometimes how she has made it through all the terrible things that she has had to endure since you were taken away from us. She is a very strong young women and her love for you is even stronger. She gleems when she takes about "her" Keith. There are so many people that lost a lot last May. You were loved by so many for who you were and what you had accomplished almost entirely on your own. You and Kyleigh grew up together in the past 7 years. Keith, you will always be loved by our family and your memory will always be upheld in the most honorable manner. You were an honorable man and Kyleigh and her family will always uphold your memory and the man that you became. The holidays will be one of sadness without you but you will be with us in our hearts and as always your special ornaments will be on my tree. I still love you with all me heart. Debbe-Kyleigh's Mom

November 15, 2005

KEITH,

HAPPY BIRTYDAY TO YOU! I CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE KIND OF BIRTHDAY THAT YOU ARE HAVING! IT FEELS SO WEIRD NOT BEING ABLE TO CALL YOU AND WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY. YOUR MOM WENT TO THE GRAVE TODAY AND TALKED TO YOU FOR AWHILE, BUT I GUESS YOU KNOW THAT. OH KEITH, THE PAIN AND THE SORROW THAT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO HER, I REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW SHE IS DOING THIS. I KNOW YOU KNOW WHAT ALL IS GOING ON HERE AND I HOPE AND PRAY THAT YOU AREN'T SADEN BY ALL THIS. WE ARE HERE TO TAKE CARE OF HER AND KEVIN. BUT THEY SEEM TO BE IN GOOD SPIRITS MOST OF THE TIME :). WELL, MOVING ON TO OTHER THINGS. KALEIGH WILL BE 1 YEAR OLD IN 16 DAYS! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT? I'M ABOUT TO PUT HER IN THE LITTLE GAMECOCK OUTFIT THAT YOU GAVE HER FOR CHRISTMAS! SHE'S MY LIL' GAMECOCK. SHE HAS TO SLEEP WITH A COCKY THAT MARTY GOT HER EVERYNIGHT! I TOLD HER THAT YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD OF HER! I WISH THAT YOU COULD BE HERE TO CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND HER BIRTHDAY WITH US. WHO ELSE AM I SUPPOSED TO FIGHT OVER THE BROCCLI AND CHEESE CASAROLE WITH? WELL, BUDDY, I HAVE TO GO FOR NOW BUT I WILL TALK TO YOU SOON. I LOVE YOU BUNCHES AND MISS YOU LOTS!

Sara Wallace Cousin

November 15, 2005

Happy 27th Birthday Bro. Ilove you.

Kevin Cannon
Brother

November 15, 2005

Hey Baby,

I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday! Yes...you would have been 27 today! You always had such a hard time remembering how old you were. I almost went and bought a chocolate cake with white icing (your favorite) yesterday, but I didn't think I could bear to see it and know that you wouldn't be coming home to blow out the candles.

Every year on your birthday I thanked the Lord for blessing this world with your life. I made sure that your day was special and that you knew how much you were loved. I even went as far as to make you a Gamecock cake last year...now that is love!!!

Although this is the first birthday in seven years that we will not "physically" share together,I know that you are here with me and I will still celebrate your life. I love you and I miss you everyday and you will always have my heart.

Kyleigh

November 15, 2005

Hey Sunshine,

It's been five months today and I can't believe that you have been gone from us that long. It seems like only yesterday I was watching this terrible accident on the news and then before I knew it...Richland County was standing at the door. I remember thinking, "how dare these people come into our home and tell me you were gone". I just couldn't seem to make myself understand. I honestly could not believe that you weren't coming home that night. You were my rock and you were supposed to be here forever. I never thought that I would have to spend one minute of my life without you in it. And even though I can't see or touch you, I know that you are still with me. I feel you around me everyday and I carry you and your memory with me everywhere I go. I want everyone I meet to know who you were and what an incredible man I shared my life with. I am so proud of you baby and all that you accomplished in your twenty six short years. You touched so many people who will forever be changed just by knowing you. For now, I just hold on to the fact that I WILL see you again one day and the love that we had will never fade. I love you with all my heart and you will always be my HERO. Continue to keep watch over all your brothers in blue as well as, both of our families. May we all make it through each day by holding you close in our hearts.

Kyleigh Chandler
Fiance

October 4, 2005

Keith,

I met your brother at the Sibling Retreat not quite a month ago and I know you must be very proud of how he's dealing with life and your death in general. He spoke so highly of you that you could see the love in his words.

To your mother, fiancee and Kevin, he's always going to be a hero, remember that. He will never be forgotten!!

Romaine

C. Romaine Cheney
Sister, VA Tpr. II Jessica J. Cheney

October 3, 2005

Keith,
I look at the site often to remember you and to see the reflections that are left for you. I told Kyleigh the day of your funeral that everytime I got dressed for work and put on my badge I would think of you and remember you and I have and will continue to do so. I am so thankful that I got to know you and that we shared academy together (I really do think that we had the best class!!). :-)
Thank you for watching over us while you are in heaven I feel safer knowing that you are watching over us.
God bless you and your family and Kyleigh and her family. You will all always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Tiffany Prout
Myrtle Beach Police Dept.

September 29, 2005

HEY KEITH,
I WAS JUST WRITING TO YOU TO SAY HEY AND THAT I MISS YOU SO MUCH. I PRAY EVERYDAY THAT YOU'RE OK, WHICH I KNOW YOU ARE. I STARTED MY INTERNSHIP AT PROBATION PARDON AND PAROLE AND I LOVE IT. THEY ASKED ME WHAT MADE ME INTERESTED IN DOING IT THERE AND I TOLD THEM THAT I HAD A COUSIN WHO WORKED AT PPP AND IT SOUNDED REALLY INTERESTING. THEY ASKED WHO YOU WERE AND I TOLD THEM. THEY SAID THAT YOU MUST HAVE BEEN AN OUTSTANDING PERSON BECAUSE THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT WHEN MARION COUNTY PRACTICALLY SHUT DOWN FOR YOU. ALL I COULD DO WAS SMILE AND SHAKE MY HEAD AND TELL THEM THAT THEY HAVE NO CLUE JUST HOW WONDERFUL YOU ARE. K-BUG IS ALMOST 10 MONTHS OLD AND IN TO EVERYTHING! SHE IS TRYING TO WALK AND SHE CAN SAY "MAMA"! I OFTEN THINK WHEN I SEE HER, CALEB, AND JACOB TOGETHER, ABOUT HOW IT USE TO BE WITH ALL OF US. SHE LOVES THOSE BOYS LIKE I LOVE YOU AND KEVIN. WE ALL MISS YOU KEITH. SOMETIMES WHEN I'M RIDING DOWN THE ROAD OR IF I'M ALONE I FEEL YOU AROUND ME SO MUCH AND I LOOK TO SEE IF YOU ARE THERE AND WELL YOU AREN'T. BUT IT'S OK, BECAUSE I KNOW THAT IN SPIRIT YOU WILL NEVER LEAVE ME. WELL BUD, I'VE GOT TO GO FOR NOW, BUT I WILL TALK TO YOU SOON. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW.

SARA
COUSIN

Sara Wallace

September 27, 2005

Hey Baby,
Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you. It's my birthday and the first one I have spent without you since I was 19 years old. That seems like a lifetime ago. You were always more excited about my birthday than I was! I know it was your way of making me feel special and I loved you for it.

I went Clemson this past weekend with Dad and I had a nice time. It was tough for me at first because the last football game we went to was Clemson/Carolina last year. It brought back so many memories. Football season is going to be hard this year because you loved it so much and as hard as I try...I just can't bring myself to pull for the Gamecocks!:)But I know you are watching and cheering for them from the sidelines.

Well, I'm an aunt now. Sissy had a baby girl yesterday afternoon and they are both doing great. I got a job offer last week and I think I'm going to take it. I just wish so badly that you were here to help me make the right decision. Somehow I know that you will point me in the right direction.

Please continue to watch over and protect both of our families as well as, all your brothers in blue. I love you Keith! You are still my most precious gift and not a day goes by that you aren't with me.

Kyleigh Chandler
Fiance

September 8, 2005

Family, Friends, & Loved Ones of Deputy Sheriff Cannon---My sincere condolences to you all for your loss of an amazing man. I pray that the Lord will heal your hearts. Continue to reflect back on all the wonderful memories you shared with Keith and know that his memory lives on inside the hearts of those he touched.

To Keith's brother, Kevin---You are a wonderful encouragement to so many! Thank you for leaving a condolence on Josh's page. Thank you so much for your encouragment. I'm sure that Keith would be proud that you are not only helping your family through this tragedy, but also helping other fallen officer's loved ones cope with their tragedy. God bless you.

To Keith's fiance, Kyleigh---My heart breaks for you. I walk in your shoes. I was engaged to Deputy Sheriff Joshua E. Blyler (EOW 5.2.04). Josh was my life, my love, my soul mate, my best friend...my everything. I know what it's like to lose the one person you love most in this world. When I read your words to Keith, my heart ached for you; for I know exactly how you feel. Know that you are not alone, Kyleigh. I pray that as you endure this painful season of life, the Lord will mend your broken heart. I know that there aren't any words that I can say to take away your pain. Just know that I will be praying for you. It has been a year and 4 months since I lost Josh. Every day is still difficult without my love--my Josh. But, the Lord has been beside me every day, holding my hand through each and every minute. Although I do not know you, I do know how much you love Keith, and I know the painful burden you bear. I am here for you if you need me. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Love & prayers,
Kelly (Josh Blyler's Kelly)

P.S. Kyleigh---There is a grief group (OfficerDownSignificantOthers) that Monica (fiance of Scott Stewart) started on Yahoo. You are welcome there any time you need us.

Kelly Gillain
OfficerDownSignificantOthers

September 5, 2005

"Keffer",

HEY THERE BUDDY! IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY THAT YOU WERE RUBBING MY TUMMY AND TELLING KALEIGH TO COME ON NOV.15 AND NOW SHE IS ALMOST 9 MONTHS OLD. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT? I WISH SO BAD THAT YOU COULD BE HERE WITH US TO WATCH THIS PRECIOUS CHILD GROW UP. I HAVE A PICTURE OF YOU HOLDING HER. I KNOW YOU WOULD'VE MADE AN EXCELLENT FATHER. I GUESS IT JUST WASN'T IN THE PLAN. I MISS YOU SO MUCH KEITH. THERE ISN'T A MOMENT THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU AND THAT CHARMING SENSE OF HUMOR THAT YOU HAD. YOU ALWAYS SEEMED TO MAKE EVERYONE'S DAY A LITTLE BETTER. I WISH SO BAD THAT I COULD BRING YOU BACK. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE AND THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WITH US IN SPIRIT AND THAT DOES MAKE THINGS A LOT EASIER. I HAVE TO GO FOR NOW BUT NEVER FOREVER. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER "IT'S NOT GOOD-BYE, IT'S SEE YOU LATER!"
I LOVE YOU!
"BABY GIRL"

Sara Wallace (cousin)

August 25, 2005

Keith,
Although I didn't know you as well as others, I will always remember you and the short amount of time we spent training together. You were a great asset to our department and this world. I remember that every time I saw you, you had a smile on your face. You are so missed. May you rest in peace. We've got it down here.

RCSD

August 25, 2005

Officer Cannon Thank you for protecting and serving the people of Richland County.To Officer Cannons family and friends..even though we dont know each other personally and are states apart please know we are thinking of you and praying for you strength in this terrible time.We lost one of our own in a terrible accident that my husband I witnessed,Deputy George Griffin was a great man and is very much missed.God Bless you all!
Tonia Hale Paramedic and Wife of Lt.Norman Hale White County Sheriffs Dept.

Tonia Hale Paramedic

August 24, 2005

Hey Scoot,
I know it's been a while since I left a reflection, but so much has been going on down here. I'm sure you are aware everything and it breaks my heart to know that you can't be in peace watching all of these things unfold. I miss you so much. You are the first thing on my mind in the mornings and the last thing I think about before I fall asleep at night. Everynight when I pray and I still thank God for giving me my most precious gift and that was you. I would endure this pain and torment a thousand times over for the
wonderful years we had together. You were always my one true happiness and you will forever be the love of my life.

Some days I make it through and laugh at all the silly things we would do and say and other days I feel like I can't go on. You were the best part of me and I feel like half of me went with you. I loved you more than my own life and I would give it now for one more day with you. We shared a bond and a love that most people spend their entire lives searching for. There were people who were jealous of what we had and didn't understand and hard as they may try, no one and nothing will EVER take you away from me nor what we shared. As long as there is a breath in me, you will always have my heart and I know that I had yours. I promise you that I will continue to honor your name and praise you for the incredible man you were. You touched so many lives and you accomplished so much in your short life, though you were given so little. I have and always will be proud of my man and I must have been the luckiest girl in the world....because you chose me. There is only one other gift I was given that was as precious to me as you and that was seeing you the morning before your accident. When you looked up at me from under the covers with a half smile and said "I love you baby". I will carry that image with me always because it was the last time I saw you. It was ironic because I usually never saw or spoke to you in the mornings.

I love to remember the good times like how we would have so much fun doing absolutely nothing. We where always silly like that. I remember all the nicknames we gave each other and all the times we would just laugh for hours. I remember how you had this amazing way of making me feel like I was the only person in the room in a crowd of hundreds. You were my best friend and I am so alone now without you and sometimes even the good memories haunt me. The lonliness is something that I can't quite get used to yet. I just moved into my new place and it looks like a shrine to you! But I know you wouldn't have it any other way.

Baby, I try so hard each day to do the right thing and I can honestly say that I feel I have. I know, God knows and you know the truth and If I don't do anything else, I will ALWAYS try to make you proud of me. We spent seven years together and I know that they were the most wonderful years of both of our lives. I know I can't see you or touch you, but I know you are with me everyday...only one step behind. When you came to me in my dream last night, it was bitter-sweet. It was so amazing but when I awoke, you were still gone. Reality kicks me sometimes and it's more than I think I take but then somehow you seem to reach down and comfort me again. I hope you will finally be at peace and embrace all the wonders that are within your reach. I just ask that you continue to watch over your family as well as mine and try to bring us all some resolution. Continue to be a guardian angle to all your fellow brothers in blue. I love you forever and always.

Kyleigh Chandler
Fiance

August 22, 2005

Keith I came across this website and alot of memories came to mind when I saw your picture again.I remember that day at the Olive Garden like it was yesterday.I was so surprised to see you,as you could tell. Both Kim and Jared have alot of great memories of their childhood and when I look back at some of those pictures I can't help but laugh,especially when you and Jared were
HogEye cheerleaders.... That was the funniest thing I ever saw. I know your mom and Kevin as well as Kyleigh are having a had time dealing with you being gone. You made such an impact on so many lives, as only YOU could do. You are greatly missed by everyone, but your memory will live on in our hearts forever. We all loved you very much and always will.
Ms Jeannie

Jeannie Streett

August 21, 2005

To the family and loved ones of Deputy Keith Cannon and to his law enforcement family in the Richland County's Sheriff's Dept. I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy for the grievous loss you suffered when Keith was killed in the tragic accident that occurred on May 4, 2005. May God bless you and keep you in his warm embrace. In reading the reflections of Keith, the love that each of his family members and fiance felt for him was made so clear by your wonderful memories of him. I am sure he was a special guy and a dedicated peace officer. It is so sad that he had to lose his life at such a young age. I am especially touched by the reflections left by his brother, Kevin. My youngest son, Larry Lasater of the PIttsburg Police Dept., died in the line of duty after being shot twice on April 23rd during a foot pursuit of two bank robbers. My older son James is having such a hard time adjusting to life without his younger brother, so Kevin, I have witnessed your pain in my own family. Your brother's bravery will be forever remembered. This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the service Keith made to his community in South Carolina, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made.

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

mother of fallen officer, Phylllis Loya

August 18, 2005

Well Sheriff Byron Cannon, it seems that all you policeman have a great sense of humor, especially in your teen years. Your brother wrote on my brother's site and spoke of you. I remember reading about you when it happened. All I could think about was that God needed another angel to protect something.

We are selfish because we want you guys here in our lives to protect us. But you are the lucky ones to be in the better place with other loved ones whom have passed.

I want to tell your family that time makes it better. We always talk about our brother and we tell others that they don't have to be afraid to talk about him.

We support you and your efforts here and my sister, Jaclyn, and I will go on with our website Fallenofficersremembered.com and try to push for S.O.L.E. (Support Our Law Enforcement) We sell magnets and ask all to display them.

I keep a blue light lit in my window all year round and it stays lit to light the path to a safe home for all to rest in.

I want to let all your family know that if they ever want to talk, our email address is on our site for you to talk. We have even asked that if anyone has a picture of a fallen officer or a funny story about them, to send it to us. We would be more than glad to put it on our site for you.

God Bless all of you especially during your first year of grieving. Maybe we will meet at the wall next year.

Gina Pocceschi Boyle
Sister of VA Beach Fallen Officer Rodney Pocceschi

August 17, 2005

My town is feeling the pain of losing one of it's finest in the past week. Thank you for your service, Keith. To Keith's family, know that you are in our prayers.

Sam in Baton Rouge, LA

August 16, 2005

Setbacks are merely bumps in the road of life
Placed there to challenge us
Making our journey more interesting.

Don't ever think of them as roadblocks,
But simply detours...
Forcing us to make decisions
That will ultimately affect our final destination.

If we pay attention to the warning signs along the way,
Heeding God's advice...
Our trip will be rewarding and certainly worth the effort!

For ignoring the Man with the map
Only leads to disappointment and a certain dead end.

However, if you happen to get lost,
Don't ever be afraid to stop
And ask Him for directions.

For when we decide to follow...
He has promised to guide and direct our path.

Remember...
He is always close by
Waiting patiently to show you the way.

For only then will we reach Our Final Destination
Where life never ends... it begins!


Keith, I'm sorry that I never had the opportunity to meet you. I've heard so many stories about you, all told with a great love in the voice of the ones telling the stories. You were needed in heaven for greater things than you could do here on earth, and the impact your life had on people while you were here was very significant. And even though you’re no longer with us, your life and love will never be forgotten.

Mary Cullom
friend of Kyleigh and Debbie

August 10, 2005

Keith, I often find myself coming to this website to look at the new reflections left. Mostly though, I read ones that I've already read. I read them to family and friends over the phone and usually can't finish them because I get choked up and cry. I laugh later about it because I'm sad and crying, and they're frustrated for not hearing the end of the reflection. Finally, I just give them the website to go to so they can see all this for themselves. I grieve so much for your family and Kyleigh. I know you came to see me, Derrick and Fisher the week before you stepped into Heaven. I think about that day often. I can't imagine living without Derrick, raising our son without him. Pass a message onto his Guardian Angel that you would like to help watch over him for me while he's out there walking the beat. He's my angel in blue! We miss you Keith and we love you. I bet you're having a ball up there and wouldn't come back even if you were given the chance. I don't blame you. It's getting so bad down here. Don't you love that you will never see bad or evil again. What a day to look forward to for all of us that the Lord calls his own! We love you, Keith!! See ya soon!!

Tara Horton
S.C. Dept. of Probation and Parole

August 9, 2005

Hi Keith:

It's Tresa (Nee Nee). Remember Me? I wanted to tell you, since I never got the chance, how proud our whole family is of you. I want you to know that we all fell in love with you, Keith. And we miss you more than words can express.

I finally got to see Kyleigh since we lost you, and I can tell you that you are never out of her thoughts. And you will always be in her heart and ours. Our family spent three days together sharing stories about you and mostly listening to Kyleigh talk about you. There are so many things she loves about you.

Before your accident, I prayed every night for your safety and thanked God for bringing you into Kyleigh's life. I also prayed for God's blessings upon your family. Even though you are no longer with us, I still thank God for bringing you into Kyleigh's life and still ask for his blessings upon your family and mine.

I'm glad that you cannot see or know the pain and torment Kyleigh has had to endure since your loss. I know that it would hurt you deeply. I just continue to pray, as I always have, that God will heal the broken hearts left behind and not allow unnecessary pain to endure.

Our family loves and misses you. We are so proud of what you accomplished in your young few years. You achieved honor, respect and dignity, Keith. And I know you had many obstacles along your way to your goal. I cannot even imagine how much more you could have accomplished in living out a full life.

Just know that we will always love you and miss you and pray to see you again.

Love,
Tresa

Tresa Dubuisson (Kyleigh's Aunt)
Seattle, WA

July 28, 2005

Unfortunately there is nothing that anyone can say or do to take away the pain that you are all feeling right now, but please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many and that Deputy Cannon is now safe with God; may he rest in peace.

Linda Lamm - LEO Wife and Sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11/05/04

June 21, 2005