Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To Ashley and Keith's family:

We wish you all a Blessed Thanksgiving season. Thinking of all of you often.

Sincerely,

Michael and Barbara Savoie
Laplace, Louisiana

Michael P. Savoie, APD Retired
Albany, NY Police Department

November 14, 2009

Hey Keith! I visit this site everyday and read all the great things people write about you. I think about you everyday and my heart aches that you aren't here with us but I know you are watching over all of us. I can't believe it's been three years already. I know people think I'm crazy when I'm driving down the road talking to you and Big and I know you both hear me. Please continue to watch over all of us I love you sooooooo much and miss you soooooo much.

Ashley Patterson
cousin

October 30, 2009

Keith I can't believe its been three years since that horrible day. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. We miss you so much. I LOVE YOU

Gail Houts
Aunt

September 30, 2009

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 3rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

I am glad that justice was served for you and your family.
I hold them in my thoughts and prayers today as they spend another day mourning their beloved.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Anonymous

September 30, 2009

Remembering you on your 3rd anniversary in heaven. We think of you everyday. Your picture next to Dennis from your academy graduation is hanging proudly in our living room with an American flag bead draped around it. You are so special to us, even now, and will always be in our hearts.

God grant you eternal rest and peace.

Michael P. and Barbara Savoie

Police Officer (Retired)
Albany Police Department

September 30, 2009

Keith, we all can't believe it has been three years since God took you away from us. There isn't a day that goes by that we do not think about you. We miss you so much and we love you dearly. Keep looking over us down here. We will see you again one day.

Geneva, Chad & Jaxon Houts
cousin

September 29, 2009

Keith it has been three years now since that terbile that Mairo shot you. We still miss you so much, we think about you very often. Keep watching out for us from above. We love and miss you very much. Uncle Jerome, Aunt Eleanor , Precious, Abby, & Missy

Jerome Putman
Uncle

September 28, 2009

You will never be forgoten brother, continue to watch over us, we will always need your back up.

Cpl J E Stokes
MPD

September 2, 2009

We are honored that this photo is used. Our son, Dennis, was right next to Keith when this was taken at their Academy graduation and swearing in. You can see God shining his light on Keith that day; but we did not know how soon he would go to join God. We are very proud to have known Keith and to see the Keith Houts Act being enforced to protect officers everywhere.

Michael P. Savoie (Retired)
Albany Police Department

August 18, 2009

Happy Birthday Keith. We miss you everyday and we love you.

Geneva, Chad & Jaxon Houts
cousin

July 11, 2009

Keith where do I start. We have lost another love one of the family, it was "Big" and she is on her way to see you. One day we will see you both again. We love you and miss you everyday.

Geneva, Chad, Jaxon Houts
cousin

June 5, 2009

You are not forgotten... Your name lives on.


Governor signs “Officer Keith E. Houts Act”


Gov. Bob Riley today signed into law a bill that strengthens penalties for those who attempt to elude law enforcement officers.

“When someone flees, they put themselves in danger, innocent people in danger and the law enforcement officers chasing them in danger. I hope these tougher penalties will make someone think twice if they get the idea of trying to outrun the police,” Riley said.

The new law, sponsored by Senator Rusty Glover, makes intentionally eluding an officer by any means punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine up to $2,000. If a person is harmed or killed during the chase, the crime becomes a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $5,000.

Under the new law, those who attempt to elude police will also have their driver’s license suspended for a period of time of six months to two years.

The new law is named the “Officer Keith E. Houts Act” in honor of a Montgomery police officer who was killed in 2006 by motorist while conducting a traffic stop. The killer fled and was captured in Georgia.

Anonymous

May 21, 2009

Happy Easter Keith, we miss you so much.

We love you

Geneva, Chad, & Jaxon Houts
cousin

April 11, 2009

A Million Times

A million times we've needed you,

A million times we've cried.

If LOVE alone could have saved you,

You never would have died.

If all the world was ours to give,

We would give it yes, and more,

To see you coming up those steps,

And walking through the door.

To hear your sweet voice and see your beautiful smile,

To sit and talk a while,

To be with you that same old way,

Would be our fondest day.

Two smiling eyes closed to rest,

GOD broke our hearts to prove to us,

HE only takes the best.

We love and miss you so much Keith, there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you.

Geneva, Chad & Jaxon Houts
cousin

February 2, 2009

Keith,
It was an honor learning about you today. I to am a police officer and reservist, and I thank you for your service. I wrote a term paper regarding overturned verdicts, and I came across your incident. It was ironic how your story reflected a lot of memories of my own. Thank You, as I am sure your grace has shined upon me. It is sad that in the week you were fighting for your life, my family was celebrating the life of our twins. I am sorry I couldn't of had your 6, but stay the course & I'll see you on the beat brother!

Patrolman & Reservist Eric H
Anderson Police Dept (Indiana) & INARNG

January 28, 2009

As you know, another one of brothers is coming home. Show him the beat up there. We all miss you and love you.

AR1589
Montgomery Police Department

January 26, 2009

Keith you'll never know how much you've touched my life. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you, your wife, and your parents. I see the pain that is in their eyes at the police memorial services and they are always there. They are always so strong. Oh how I want so much to come up to them and hug them but I know that I will break down in tears. You know that we are supposed to be strong and not show our emotions but I know that my true feelings would come pouring out.

I've hurt so much since your passing and I know everyone else here at the PD has too. The additional loses of Eddie and Ken have just added to the pain. You will always be in my mind and heart, along with Eddie (Cricket & Robert) and Ken. You have made me such a stronger person and I will never forget you brother.

Anonymous

January 6, 2009

Keith,

I miss you dearly. I didn't know what I had at the time but I can't change that now. I'm very proud of you. Your sacrifice cannot be measured. I know you loved what you were doing.

Love always.

Anonymous
friend

December 29, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving Keith. We love you.

Geneva, Chad, & Jaxon Houts
cousin

November 27, 2008

Just neededto let you know I've had you on my mind alot today..I love you and miss you so much..

gail houts
aunt

October 28, 2008

God bless and watch over your family.

Don Blankenship

October 14, 2008

Keith it is Thursday Oct. 2nd. One week after Judge Hobbs handed down his decision to Mario, he took no time to let us know his decision, DEATH which was the right thing to hand down in this case, the family thanks them very much for this. Ellen Brooks and her staff done a wonderful job in your trail, we will alway be very thankful to them for the job that they done. So many of your fellow law enforcement brothers were there with us during the trail, we thank them for there support in this time.We still miss you very much and think about you every day. Rest in peace. Watch over us every every day. We love and miss you very much. Uncle Jerome, Aunt Eleanor, Precious, Abby, Missy.

Jerome Putman
Uncle

October 2, 2008

Keith, where do I being. It has been two years, a sad and hard day for all the family today, a day that we can't get back oh how we would love that. I remember like it was yesterday we was all in Montgomery, visiting you, talking to you, holding your hand, kissing your forehead and you wasn't able to do anything back. I just don't understand how somebody can do this to our love one, and we will never know. The family is so glad that Mario got the death penalty, even though it want bring you back to us. Keith we miss you so much and there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. We love you so much Keith..
Goodbye for now, not forever.

Geneva, Chad & Jaxon Houts
Cousin

September 30, 2008

Thinking of you and all of your loved ones on this day. I am glad that justice was swift in this case and also of the verdict as this individual has not only taken your life but has destroyed the future of all those that love you. I understand the feelings and heartache of your parents for I walk in their shoes and face each day with a broken heart. We all continue on with our lives and take one day at a time. Continue to keep watch over all of your loved ones and protect them from harm. You are a true hero.

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

September 30, 2008

I just wanted to stop by and let you know we have not forgotten you and the sacrifice you made this day two years ago. We wanted to let you and your family know that we are thinking about you and them, everyday is hard but some are just harder than others this day being one of them. I try to look at it as it being Clint's birthday in Heaven, so if you don't mind, Happy Second Birthday in Heaven Officer Houts. Your family and friends miss you everyday but we will never forget.

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl.
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville Al. E.O.W. 1-14-04

September 30, 2008