Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

To the family of Sergeant William "Karl" Keesee, friends, Chief Luis Gonzalez and the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and hold you close now and always. Thank you for your service. Matthew 5:9

Patrolman A.S. Batson
Cherry Hospital Police Department Goldsboro, NC

November 3, 2015

Sgt. Keesee,
Rest in Peace, you and your family are in my prayers. Thank you for your service to your community. God speed!

Cmdr. Heidi Prentup
Boulder County Sheriff's Office

November 3, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with family, friends and fellow officers. Thank you for your service. May he Rest in Peace!

Ret. Deputy Sheriff's Tom and Diana Stri
Clayton County Sheriff Office Jonesboro Ga

November 3, 2015

GOD BLESS BROTHER

TROOPER JAYNES
ARIZONA STATE TROOPERS

November 3, 2015

RIP. Karl its been many years thank you and Jim Willy for being a positive note in my life. I will miss you very much my old friend.

Deputy Sheriff Roy G. Squyres
Wheeler County Sheriff's Office

November 3, 2015

"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."
Author Unknown

Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell PD

November 3, 2015

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.

N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE

November 2, 2015

Rest in peace Brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.

Sgt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

November 2, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ASAC, Thomas H. Kelly Jr.
Federal Air Marshal Service

November 2, 2015

Rest In Peace Brother.

Det. Andreoli
NYPD-108pct

November 2, 2015

On behalf of the members of the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), we extend our sincere condolences to the family of Sgt. William “Karl” Keesee, as well as, the members of the Texas Department of Public Safety-Texas Highway Patrol. AAST members throughout the United States know first hand what all of you are going through right now. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith Barbier, President
American Association of State Troopers, Inc.

November 2, 2015

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Yours, very sincerely and respectfully,


Abraham Lincoln

Sergeant E. Kemmer #142
Nevada Highway Patrol

November 2, 2015

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

November 2, 2015

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

November 2, 2015

The 37th Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy sends our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family, Friends, and Co-workers of Our Fellow Officers.

During this time we hold close to the memories and good times shared as a source of comfort. Being ever mindful of the pride they embraced when wearing their uniform.

Respectfully Submitted,
Lt. Eric Carpenter & the Cadets of Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy 37
Durham County Sheriff's Office
Durham, NC

Cadet David Bermel

November 2, 2015

Rest in peace Sgt. William "Karl" Keesee.Prayers for the family and fellow Officers.

Det. James P. McGrath(retired)
Schenectady Police Dept., NY

November 1, 2015

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

You have been called home by the Father, to serve Him in heaven. God bless you for your service here on earth.

I pray that Jesus Christ comforts and strengthens your family. Amen.

A Fellow Police Officer

November 1, 2015

May God bless the KEESEE family and bring Sgt KEESEE home to his rightful place. Deepest sympathy to the KEESEE family and Texas DPS

Tpr Steven Lanctot
Michigan State Police

November 1, 2015

may HIS light shine perpetual upon his face

Chief Jim Allen (Retired)
Mobile County Child Support Enforcement
Mobile County, Alabama

November 1, 2015

God's peace and speed Sergeant Keesee. Thank you for your many years of brave, dedicated service. RIP Brother.

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

November 1, 2015

We, the members of the Texas DPS Region 1 Citizens Academy Alumni Association, are deeply saddened by the loss of Sergeant Keesee.
Our prayers are with with his family and his fellow Troopers and friends.
God Bless all of our Troopers and thank you for your service.

Kerry Krueger - President
TX DPS R1 CAAA

November 1, 2015

RIP Brother.

Retired Master Trooper Raymond Griffin
North Carolina Highway Patrol

November 1, 2015

A Prayer for Sergeant William “Karl” Keesee:

Lord God, we are grateful for the life of Sergeant William “Karl” Keesee of the Texas Department of Safety – Texas Highway Patrol. He died serving us. Help us never to forget him. Help us celebrate the life of Sergeant William “Karl” Keesee and honor his sacrifice. Be with the family, friends, and colleagues of this fallen hero. Comfort them and give them Your strength. Guide those who seek to take care of the family of this hero. May those empowered to do so, care for them with integrity. In commemorating the death of this hero, help those who mourn to remember that death is not the end. Death does not have the final say, but is simply the transition to the glorious life to come. They should look forward to that life to come with joy and thanksgiving. Amen

Pastor Steven Robert Closs, MNACM
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Chartered by the National Association of Christian Ministers

Pastor/Chaplain Steven R. Closs, MNACM
Merrimack NH Police Department

November 1, 2015

My prayers are with your family Sergeant Keesee. Rest easy sir.

Ranger John C. Moore
Wisconsin DNR

November 1, 2015

R.I.P. BROTHER Keesee!!!

Nebraska Police Officer

November 1, 2015