Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Brother, I was looking at past photos of us at search & rescue trainings and I came here today to read the reflections left for you and your family. My heart still aches from that fateful day. Know that you are always in my mind and heart.

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Friend

July 19, 2008

Kent, I worked with you in the mountains. You treated me as an equal and a fellow co-worker. I was honored to stand beside at work, and over you at the end. It was you who inspired me to strive for more, answer the call, and do the right thing. Rest in peace brother, I will do my best to continue the great work you started.

Fellow TCSO Deputy
TCSO

June 18, 2008

"Climb to Glory" my fellow Mountain man....

May 12, 2008

I found this lovely site by accident and felt the need to leave the following to this good man's memory:

You stand in the breach
Courage braced against the darkness
Of those too cowardly to stand with you
They do all they can to excuse and protect
Those who would do harm to the decent and the innocent
They hide in the shadows of every state, county and city
In our forgotten America
Their oath to stand for the dignity of those
They represent is but a stain on the fabric of true freedom
But to those who hear of and remember your sacrifice
To those saved by and protected by your fallen
Brothers and sisters
To you we raise a toast and simply say thank you
For job well done

ray welsh
a citizen

May 8, 2008

I know that you are in very good company up there. I have found a very dear friend in the woman you left behind. If you will take care of mine I will take care of yours, and in doing so we will stay strong until we all meet again.

Merrily
surviving spouse of Ofc James Rapozo

April 25, 2008

Kent was a wonderful father. Looking back now at pictures with his boys you can see the love in his eyes that he has for them. He is dearly missed and I promise to help his wife and boys anyway I can everyday to keep them going. Kents death was a horrible tragedy that I hope nobody ever has to go thru. I think of him everyday and I see him everyday in his son's faces.

Cindy Ewing
Friend

April 22, 2008

Tio Kent,
Its has been a while now and I can not say how much I miss you and how much we all do. Everyone is doing ok now but still remember the curves of your face is hard to get over. I don't know what to say, because I know if I say to much I will just start to cry. All i Can say that will explain how I feel is "I LOVE YOU", and "I MISS YOU EVERYDAY". I Know you are some where better and i know God is taking care of you know. They say when it rains god is crying. Well when you had past it was raining and I know it was because of your death and how we lost a great soldier. You were great and inspired us all to do good. I will see you again some day and I Love You!
Always Yours Truly,
Jessica Sifuentes

Jessica Sifuentes(18yrs old)
Niece

March 24, 2008

Kent, you called and checked on me while I was at SWAT school, and told me how proud you were when I got "The Items". You made me feel like I was a part of the team before I got my call. I know that you are with us and protecting us on every mission we go out on. 149 you will never be forgotten.
I will miss you brother.

151

February 29, 2008

I want to Thank everyone for the wonderful reflection of my Tio Kent, He was a great man. Tio kent we had so many great times together, like the time we went to play lazer tag in Fresno and we bunch up on you and you still beat us. I love you Tio Kent and your always in my heart.

Bjoe Hernandez
Nephew (14yrs old)

February 19, 2008

Tio Kent I remember when you tought how to swim and your bbq ribbs. We had so much fun together you made it alot of fun. I love you and miss you very much. Tio you're always going to be with me where ever I go. I love you Tio Kent.

Alyssa Mendoza
niece (8yrs old)

February 19, 2008

Tio(nino/godfather)Kent I miss you very much. I remember when we played in the pool and i would get on your back and you would take me to the deep end. I was afraid of the deep end but not when I was with you. I love you tio and you will always be in my heart.

Kayla Hernandez
Niece (9yrs old)

February 19, 2008

I love you tio and miss you very much. You made the best bbq ribbs. Tio Kent I think of you everyday and cry. You will always be in my heart and I Know your watching over me.

Janae Mendoza
Niece (7yrs old)

February 19, 2008

Tio(Nino/godfather)Kent its much different with out you. I think about you everyday, I know your looking down from the skyes of heaven watching over me and the family. I love you nino and your always in our hearts.

Julian Hernandez (Bay)
Nephew /god child(12yrs old)

February 19, 2008

You will never know how much I admired and looked up to you. You always seemed to have it together and no matter what the situation, people could look to you for leadership and support. It was my honor to know you and serve with you. I will never forget you. You will journey from this world having left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to have known you.

CPL Daniel Meyertholen
US Army

February 16, 2008

Kent,
thank you for all that you have done for our county, you have made it safer for all of us. what happened to you was unbelieveable but know that the town that you were killed is quieter than normal and peaceful now, your brothers are really cracking down on everyone there. The news of your death really hit home. we love you kent and everything that you have done for us, Thank you!

Melissa
family member and good friend of many tcso officers

February 12, 2008

I knew Dective Kent Haws them PFC Haws when he served with the 10th Mountain Divison, Ft Drum, NY. It breaks my heart to hear about his tragic loss. I will always remember his great attitude an can do sprit. He was a great Soldier.

SFC Brewer, Paul R.
US Army

January 31, 2008

My heart goes out to the Haws family; this is so heartbreaking I can't believe someone will do this to such a great person and fellow Military brother. I will miss you dearly, but you will always be in my heart.

SFC WILLIAMS, JASON
US. ARMY

January 29, 2008

Detective Haws was a wonderful person,who treated people with dignity and respect. What happened to him and to his family is a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with Haw's family and the sheriffs department. Please hang in there.

Jennifer

January 27, 2008

I want to take this time to thank Kent Haws for the service to the the citizens of Tulare County. They truly were blessed with such a hero. To the Haws family know that god is there to comfort each of you and know that kent is with the lord and watching over all of you. god bless you

deputy manuel flores
fresno county sheriff's office

January 11, 2008

I just wanted to reach out and thank everyone who supported my family as we continue to recover from this tragic. I wish I can
individually thank you in person all. Thank you all.

Danny Mendoza
nephew

January 10, 2008

Kent, My Brother, I want to thank you for always checking up on me prior to doing a Search Warrant. I will always remember how you use to come to my desk those mornings and say to me, "Dela what up? How YOU FEELN? Are you good to go this morning? You know I Love You Brother!" We were Tight like BROTHER'S and I will miss you. Thank You for being a TRUE FRIEND! I'M SO SORRY, I couldn't be there for you when you needed me the most, the way you were always there for me! I Love You My Brother!

"Dela"

"DELA"
T.C.S.O.

January 7, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service. You will not be forgotten.

Nicole 911 Dispatcher
Bozeman, MT

January 7, 2008

We will keep you and your in our prayers. You are a hero. Job well done. Go with God.

Corporal Timothy J. Zuniga
UC Berkeley Police Department

January 3, 2008

I come to the ODMP often to remember my late fiancé Dennis. Everytime I come here it breaks my heart to know that yet another officer has fallen and that yet another family has to live their lives without the man they loved. My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved Deputy Detective Haws. Know that you are not alone in the "journey" that you walk. Should you ever need anything please don't hesitate to contact me. The Davis Co. Sheriff's Office in Iowa will always know how to reach me. You will be in my thoughts.

From reading the reflections left for Kent, he sounds like he was a great man with a beautiful spirit. Those of you who knew him in life were so blessed to have been able to share in it. I hope that you will all continue to find a way to celebrate and remember Kent's life and the MAN that he was. Remember that Kent's life was about so much more than the way he died. Kent will continue to live on as long as we continue to remember him.

Detective Haws, thank you for helping to make this world a little safer for us all. YOU will not be forgotten. Please continue to watch over all of us as only you can. If you happen to bump into my late fiancé Dennis up there give him a big hug for me and the kids. It's been almost five years but we still miss him terribly.

Wishing you brighter and better days,


Jocelyne :)

"Forever Remembering 26-3"

Jocelyne Brar (Winnipeg, MB Canada)
Surviving Fiancee of Deputy Dennis R. McElderry (EOW: 01/03/03)

January 1, 2008

Deputy Haws

You have made the ulitimate sacrifice! You are a true hero and now you patrol the streets of heaven above. The Lord will take care of your family and friends. May your soul Rest in Peace.

Douglas W. Bennett
Juvenile Probation Officer Ky Dept. of Juvenile Justice

January 1, 2008