Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

dear dad...i just wish i had you here with me...i wish i just had the chance to know you experience the love and happiness you had to offer...sometimes i don't know how to deal with not knowing you as a matter of fact i still don't know how to handle it...it hurts...but i know that ill try to live my life to the fullest to make you proud and to live up to your reputation..i love you...rest in peace

Jalen E. Woodmore
son

July 2, 2011

Ken, its been many years since you were called Home by Our Father. It seems like that we were just sharing that long ride to the academy in Lansing with Ron Griffin...us three talking about the past week of training and the upcoming week of hell the MSP staff had for us...and the unjust decision that took you from the 107th that led you to Inkster. It was a MSP loss that you didn't join us at that time...and I can look back and put blame on them for your leaving us, for if you were with the "blue" then you wouldn't have been working single...but its God's will. I cried at your funeral and then stopped because you wouldn't want to see an "old" man cry. I'll just say I look to seeing you again alongside of Tony Crosby, Fred Hardy and Steve Niewick...miss you brother.

Trooper Roger Radcliffe (Ret.)
Michigan State Police-Friend

June 14, 2011

Happy Birthday Kenneth. It's been (17) years since we celebrated your birthday in person. Still miss ya.

Wayne

Wayne Tyler
Friend

March 2, 2011

Kenneth,

Happy Birthday. I was thinking about you as I always do on March 2nd. As you always asked me, "Are you alright? If you are alright, then I'm alright". Well. I'm alright. Later.

Wayne

Wayne Tyler

March 2, 2010

I was thinking of you as I do on many occasions especially on your birthday, March 2nd which is a day after my father’s. In thinking about you, I Googled your name and found this web page. Web pages didn’t exist when you left us but I am glad this page is dedicated to one of the best men I ever met. I didn't realize how much I missed you until I saw Samantha for the first time since 1996, about (4) years ago. I miss your smile and joking ways, watching you bowl and talking stuff, your protective ways towards those you loved, going to the Tiger games, watching boxing, especially our last one, Michael Moorer versus Evander Holyfield over your mother’s house. The irony of that fight, I l now live in Atlanta with Holyfield. I, like many others who love you, miss so much about you.

You gave us a lot of great memories and we shared a lot of great memories; too many to name. I remember how you loved all of your children, Samantha, Kenneth, Amber and Jalen. I especially remember the birth of Samantha during September 1985. You were so very happy about each of your children. They are your legacy and they will be a great one from what I hear and know.

Your kindness to others is what I remember most. The first time I met you at Mark’s house, in Louisville, told me that there was something special about you. Little did I know at the time, how special you are, especially when it came to being fearless. I just wished you weren’t so fearless maybe you would still be with us but you would not be the same Kenneth. You told me you wanted to always be a police officer. You proved that you were a fearless one and a great one. I am glad you achieved your dream of serving the people but I don’t think the people knew what a servant they had and how great you were in serving them. You gave your life in order that others could live which is the greatest act any man can do for another.

I think about our basketball team that I coached with Chris Kirkland and the league we won with your help and Walker D. Russell and some other players that you brought with you. It was a good team although I had to calm you down whenever you thought you were fouled or unfairly given a foul. It was a great time but we had many great times. You helped me in so many ways and I will always keep you in a private place in my heart. As you always said, “Are you alright?” I would say, “Yes!” You would say, “Then I am alright”. Well I am still alright and I know that you are alright but it does not change that fact that we all miss you. You just left us too soon. Well, I have to go now but I will keep thinking about you and our times together.

Wayne (2009)

Wayne Tyler
Friend

July 19, 2009

Kenneth as my birthday month is coming to a close, I think of your birthday coming up March 2nd. Ken I really miss you so! Boy did we ever celebrate! Two whole months, February and March! And you always wanted me to older than I was! Those were the days.
You would be amazed at your children, your nieces, great nieces and newphews. They are all great kids. Boy you would have enjoyed teasing them. Oh don't think that they don't know who you are. All of the family have told the about you and your antics!
Ken, never does a day go by that you are not in my thoughts. Every June 17th my mind goes back and re-creates that fateful day. My heart gets broken all over again.
Kenneth I now know how Momma felt that day when she lost you, and four year later in 1998 when, Tanya our sister, lost her only son Ant'tiwon to violence, for I too have lost my only son, your first nephew, Robert. Oh not in the way that you left us, to violence, but to cancer at the tender age of 28 in 2002. He was in remission for so many years, we thought that God had blessed us to beat that ugly disease. He too left 3 beautiful little girls that have become beautiful young ladies.
So now I have joined the ranks of women that have lost a child. It just doesn't seem right to keep drawing breath and you child has died. How do you mend a broken heart? You, Ant'tiwon, Robert, and now Momma? It's so hard to breathe!

But when I reflect on our birthday celebrations, I can only break out into a big wide grin that leads to a gut renching laugh that lasts until I'm trying to catch a breath. Boy oh boy didn't we have fun!!!

Happy Birthday Ken
With all of the love that I have in my broken heart, your big sister Cres

Cresithia Y. James
Sister

February 24, 2009

Remembering you on the 14th anniversary of your EOW. Rest in Peace, Officer Woodmore.

Michigan resident

Michigan resident

June 17, 2008

Hey Brother,
Man i miss you more than anything right now. I think of you all the time and you are in my heart each day. This pass year mom passed and 3 uncles all in less than a year. Boy i sure wish i could talk with you right now but i feel your support deep in my soul. I miss you man.

Mark A. Woodmore
Brother

January 25, 2008

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1999 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

November 15, 2007

I knew Ken from the Honda dealership I worked at on Michigan ave. He was a real cool guy easy to talk to and always had a smile. Even in the service dept of a dealership and no one smiles in there. We gave him free oil changes for being patient on busy Saturdays along with a few personal stories from our young lives. I have not thought about Ken for over 20yrs until today and I must say it still hurt remembering his loss to his family and all that knew him. Ken was truly a good person I feel honored to have met him. He would have been a good Lawyer too. BTO

Just a friend

September 14, 2007

Kenneth, you are often thought of here in Grand Rapids. Man I remember all of the basketball games we played against each other. All the stuff you use to talk about River Rouge. Most of all I remember of the advise and the friendship you offered. You were a good man, a good father, and you were a good officer......until we see each other again, may god continue to bless you and your family that has been left behind.

Director Larry D. Johnson
Grand Rapdids Police Retired/GR Pub Schools Department of Public Safet

July 8, 2007

Ken, I remember the days we worked together at the OCSD, working the blocks together and talking about wanting to go to the almighty "road patrol," and we both did! I am now retired after 15 years, and still think about you and will always be proud in the fact that I knew you..Rest In Peace Ken, and I am sure we will see each other again!

Joe

Joe (Retired)
CTO

July 8, 2007

I knew Office Woodmore when he was a young security guard at Pontiac General Hospital. Even then he was a kind and thoughtful person. I was sorry to hear of his passing and I am sorry that a wonderful person as himself is no longer here to brighten the world. Rest in Peace.

June 21, 2007

We get online and look at your page just to stay close to you. It brings tears to our eyes knowing your gone. We love you. Watch over us.

LOve you

Danielle And Derek Woodmore
Niece and Nephew

May 18, 2007

even tho people talk about how you have a lil son jalen you also have two daughters and your oldest son kenneth. I hope that people dont forget that jalen not the only one missing you. We all miss you and we wil see you soon!

Love You daughter Amber

Amber Woodmore

December 21, 2005

You Live On

The questions came, and the time had come for me to explain your absence to our son.
I watched him daily as he struggled to understand
why this tragedy had to happen to his dad?
I so desperately wanted to bare his burden and shield him from the pain of not knowing you
but I realized this was a part of life and he would find the strength to get through
For weeks when he was about eight, he visited the cemetery daily to share his thoughts with you
and for a while I didn't understand, but knew it was something he needed to do.
The pain he feels runs deep and he keeps it locked within
but he marches on like a true soldiers son and you would be so proud of him. From head to toe he is truly a replica of you
handsome, protective, hard-headed, loving, compassionate, funny, spiritual, oh yes and charming to the ladies.... too.
He truly believes he is the All-American king in every sport
and his game of basketball is just like yours
always in the face of the biggest player, hustling and eager to score.
He wears a great big smile that lights up any room, but when he raises that intense eyebrow in the moment of anger
as he begins to swell
look-out everyone, here comes danger! about to give us all well, well, well....
Our son is truly an African Prince with an anointing so powerful and strong
as long as he keeps the spirit of God in him, he can't go wrong.
He watches over his sister and me and helps in every way he can
with character, personality and respect for others he is truly developing into a wonderful young man.
Together we created the greatest gift and I thank God and you for our son,
even though you aren't here in the physical sense your legacy in "Little Woody", still lives on.

With Love

Lisa Black

Lisa Black

December 17, 2005

Dad even though i never got to meat you
I still here about how great you were.
people have told me stories about you,
they say im just like you to.I love you
and i will one day be with you.
P.S
people say I play basketball like you.

from your son jalen woodmore.

Jalen Woodmore son of Kenneth Woomore

December 17, 2005

you should be proud of your son jalen. he has acomplished a lot and he is a great friend to me, loreal, Kenya & many more. he is always making people happy espshily when he is talking about how nice and what a great person you were and still would be. My moms boyfriend is a police officer to.

alexis hintz

June 15, 2005

~~~Eternally and Always~~~

I didn't get to say goodbye
You're gone without a reason why
I've loved you all of my life
and then you weren't there

I didn't get a chance to say
how much I cared
I can't even remember the tears
that I cried
All I really wanted was to tell you
Goodbye

When I last saw you I felt I wouldn't
see you again
There was a distance between us
that I couldn't explain
You wouldn't look
at me but I could see the tears
in your eyes
If you knew then
You should have told me
Then I could have said
Goodbye

So many words left unspoken
So many hearts left so broken
My love for you is forever
And that will never die
We'll be together always
Our souls are one with God
Eternally and Always
I'll never have to say
Goodbye

Anonymous

February 1, 2005

~~~~~The Broken Chain~~~~~

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name.~~In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.~~It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.~~You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.~~Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again.

January 25, 2005

God bless you and keep you always. You are a true hero to us all and you will never be forgotten by your entire police family.

DE
St. Louis City Police

January 23, 2005

Rest in peace an i soon will be there with you we all miss you

Amber Woodmore
his Daughter

December 4, 2004

Rest in peace sir.

Shannon

October 25, 2004

As you sit at the right hand of God, know that your ultimate sacrifice was not in vain. Please watch over us who continue to serve.

Deputy Bernie Palmer
Harris Co. Sheriff's Office--Houston, TX

June 11, 2004

There is a special place in heaven for you. Rest in peace.

Oakland County Sheriffs Office

May 11, 2004