Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Deputy Sheriff William Heath Kelley

Covington County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Friday, April 18, 2014

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Reflections for Deputy Sheriff William Heath Kelley

May his freinds and family remember him for his sacrifices at home. May his community remember his sacrifices for them. Amen

D/S
PCSO

April 22, 2014

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO OUT TO THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY. A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

Officer Edwin Lara / External Ops
Cook County Sheriffs Office, IL- Honor Guard

April 22, 2014

Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service.

Patrolman alan ward
poarch creek tribal police

April 22, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother!

Captain Steve Yancey
Forest Hill Police Department, TX

April 22, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD

April 22, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
-Matthew 5:9

Captain Manuel Adams Jr
Harahan Police Department

April 22, 2014

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO.

Deputy J.D.Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriff's office

April 21, 2014

Rest easy brother, you have stood your watch with pride and professionalism. Go to the promised place where you can look down to see your brothers continue what you have started. Thank you for your service. May the light of Christ ease the pain on the ones you have loved, and those who have loved you in return.

Sean D. Creamer; Chief
TPSU; New Bern NC

April 21, 2014

I have laid down my life in service to all of you.
I have been a part of the fabric that has held the line between your safety and your victimization. I have given my life so that others may live in peace. I have lived my life as a dedicated member of the greatest profession. There is no greater honor.

As I now become a part of the rich history of law enforcement, please remember me always for I have left behind those who loved and depended upon me.
My partners and my agency, please remember my family, their loss, and don’t let time soften your compassion for them.

You guard the gate now and I will continue my watch from above.

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN THE GOOD YOU HAVE DONE HERE ON EARTH.

Doug Gist, Captain (ret) Washoe, NV SO
Silver State National Peace Officers Museum, Virginia City, NV

April 21, 2014

Rest in eternal peace, Deputy Sheriff Kelley, for we have the watch now. Your family and your brothers and sisters in uniform, our brothers and sisters, too, are in our thoughts and prayers. May they find comfort in remembrances of your dedication and service.

Deputy Warden Patricia Powers
Philadelphia Prison System

April 21, 2014

Rest in Eternal Peace and looking to the blessed hope of those gone on before us, until that day. Amen

Margaret Hood (ret'd)
Citizens Watch

April 21, 2014

In offering prayers to your family and friends may they find strength in knowing you are their guardian watching over all from the heavens above. Job well done Brother We will take it from here.

S.F. Kon
1101

April 21, 2014

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want, His comforting hand reduces fear to naught; He makes me walk through streets of crime, But He gives me courage and peace of mind.

He leads me by still waters in the path I trod, And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God," He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul, For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the door, I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more; For Thou art with me every step of the way, As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me, As I work daily among life's enemies; He gives me authority to uphold the law, And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, Each day of my life through eternity; As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...," When I lay down my life, my badge, and my gun.

RIP 2319. My dear friend you will not be forgotten. The last conversation we had was you asked me when I was coming back home? You beat me there brother. Rest well....10-42
My prayers to you family.

911 Dispatcher
Baldwin County 911

April 21, 2014

Hoping you find peace and comfort in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Director Govt Relations
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

April 21, 2014

Another officer has transferred to the department in Heaven. So long as you are held in the hearts and minds of those who know and love you best, you will never truly be gone.

May you rest in eternal peace and may God Bless you, Brother.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, jr.
Harvard University Police Dept.

April 21, 2014

Rest in peace brother.

PO Olasokan
NYS University Police

April 20, 2014

Our prayers go out to the Kelley Family during this time of need, May God Bless each one of you and I pray that God lays his hand of comfort on you. RIP William Kelley our Brother

Chief Deputy Joe Sedinger
Autauga County Sheriff Office

April 20, 2014

We are a neighboring county and feel the pain.

Shawn Sullivan
Fop lodge 16 Evergreen, Ala

April 20, 2014

To the family of Deputy Sheriff William Kelley, friends, Sheriff Dennis Meeks and the Covington County Sheriff's Office.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and alway. Thank you for service.

Patrolman A.S. (Scott) Batson
Cherry Police Department, NC

April 20, 2014

God's peace and speed Deputy Kelley. Thank you for your brave, dedicated service. RIP brother.

P/O R. Popelka #7903
Chicago P.D.

April 20, 2014

God Bless You, Your Family, & Friends. Thank You for Your unselfish service.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

April 20, 2014

Rest in peace Brother William.

Ofc. Timothy M. Furlong
Nahant, MA PD

April 20, 2014

RIP Deputy Kelley, Thank you for your service,

DET LT TOM BRAWLEY, RETIRED
COCONINO CO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE< FLAGSTAFF,ARIZONA

April 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Sheriff William Kelley's family, friends, and fellow officers.

Mary Wagoner-Angelin, LMSW

April 20, 2014

"The Final Inspection"
The policeman stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining.
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, policeman.
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My church have you been true?"
The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays,
and at times my talk was rough,
and sometimes I've been violent,
Because the streets are awfully tough.
But I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fear.
If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't.....I'll understand.
There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, policeman,
You've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD, WY

April 20, 2014

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