Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

You are missed.

Mike Sampson Police Officer-Retired
Houston Police Department

August 18, 2024

You your a great friend, officer, wife, and mother. You have not been forgotten.

Joe Willis
Special Prosecution Unit-Retired

August 18, 2024

I remember it like it was yesterday. Kathy, I will always cherish your memory.

George Isleib, Sergeant, Retired
HPD

August 18, 2023

My dear, sweet friend - today marks the 40th year you were taken from us. And know well, you are not, nor will ever be, forgotten.
All of my memories of our Academy Class 89 are full of you. We studied and celebrated small victories together, shared all our angst, you almost broke my nose trying to flip me, graduated side by side, had our first roll call together and remained best friends until you were taken.
I will never forget your charming smile, bubbly personality, nor your fearless attitude towards any evil.
I know I will see you in eternity where we will pick up where we left off.
Miss you - love you, my hero sister in blue.

Officer BelindavHamilton
Houston PD

August 18, 2023

Miss you my friend. You truly are not forgotten.

Joe Willis
Special Prosecution Unit-Retired

August 18, 2023

Officer Schaefer,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Houston. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 18, 2022

Always Loved
Forever Missed
Never Forgotten

Theresa

August 18, 2022

Always Loved
Forever Missed
Never Forgotten

Theresa

August 18, 2022

After 40 years I still think of you and family. You have not been forgotten.

Joseph Willis
Former HPD

August 18, 2022

My dear, sweet friend - today marks the 40th year you were taken from us. And know well, you are not, nor will ever be, forgotten.
All of my memories of our Academy Class 89 are full of you. We studied and celebrated small victories together, shared all our angst, you almost broke my nose trying to flip me, graduated side by side, had our first roll call together and remained best friends until you were taken.
I will never forget your charming smile, bubbly personality, nor your fearless attitude towards any evil.
I know I will see you in eternity where we will pick up where we left off.
Miss you - love you, my hero sister in blue.

Belinda Hamilton
Houston PD

August 18, 2022

We are united by identical names and so I offer a special prayer for you-----God bless and keep you

Kathy Schaefer

May 6, 2022

Rest In Peace and thank you for your service protecting the citizens of Houston

Joe Stawinski ATSAIC OKC Field Office
Former HPD/ US Secret Service (retired)

August 2, 2021

Thank you for your service and rest in peace always knowing that your sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 18, 2020

Officer Schaefer, today marks the 36th year since you died doing the job. Thank you for your brief service. You are truly a hero.

God Bless you and may your eternal rest be ever peaceful.

On another note, the Officer who mistakenly took your life should be prayed for. A huge and terrifying mistake that took the life of a loving mother and wife and good Police Officer. Though no one could truly match the suffering of your loving family at home, no doubt he/she suffered greatly as well.

Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department

August 18, 2018

Rest In Peace Sister in Blue. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service.

Officer Mike Robinson(Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA

August 18, 2018

Thank you for your brave service.

1st Lt. Stephen A. Joy
Prince George's County Police Department, Maryland

August 29, 2017

For some reason your memory is on my heart. May your family continue to be blessed.

Joe. Willis
Special Prosecution Unit-Retired

February 7, 2017

This will always be a day of sadness for me. Kathy was special to me and many others, and the tragic circumstances of her passing will always be with me. God Bless her children, as they lost so much more than the rest of us...

George Isleib, Sergeant (retired)
Houston Police Department

August 18, 2016

Rest in Peace Police Officer Kathleen C. Schaefer. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice Protecting the citizens of Houston, Texas.

I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.

Amen.

B. Sherwood Senior Special Agent retired
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX

August 13, 2016

Rest in Peace

K.Brooks
Houston Police Dept.

June 16, 2016

Kathy was an amazing person and friend. She loved her family and her job...gone way too soon...missed by many.

Tinsley Guinnshaver LT
HPD

August 18, 2015

Just left the Humble Police Memorial, where all Texas fallen officers were remembered. You and your family were honored. Thank you for giving your life for all our safety!

Teresia
Danny's (brother) sister-in-law

May 11, 2015

I met Officer Schaefer when she worked a security duty in our office building on Post Oak near loop 610
She became my friend I still have a valentine day card she sent to me during that time A lovely lady who was such fun to be with it broke my heart that night

I am not on HP force
A friend

August 19, 2014

I met Kathleen in 1982 while working at the Harris County District Atty's office in the Police Intake division. Kathleen was beautiful, outgoing and I enjoyed the time I had getting to know her. I have thought of her often over the years, and after 33 years of emergency services she is a huge part of my PTSD healing. God bless your spirit sweet Kathleen, rest in peace! Bless and keep your.family always.

Bess Helm
HC Dist Atty Ofc

August 9, 2014

Heroes live forever, Officer Schaefer, and we will never forget. Thank you for the sacrifice you made for the citizens of Houston and the great State of Texas.

Greater Houston C.O.P.S.

August 18, 2013