Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Out of state and passing through the area, saw the road sign in your honor and looked you up. Said a prayer for your family. Thank you for your selfless sacrifice. RIP.

Dir Noonan & Capt Hannewald (ret.)
Washtenaw County Sheriff & Northville City, Michigan

July 28, 2024

Rest in peace Trooper Poynter.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

March 28, 2019

Kelly you will always be missed, you gave your all to help honor, protect and serve those in Missouri. You made a difference in the lives you touched, you are greatly missed. No words can truely describe the unselfish sacrifices you made. May you always be honored as the hero you truly were. Taken from us to soon , the world still had so much to learn from you.Always missed NEVER forgotten! #1191

Brandi Sparks
Cousin

January 28, 2015

2014, I will never forget you brother.

Capt. Matthew Ramsey
capital security

January 1, 2014

Kelly,
I wish more than anything that I could learn about your life from you but I can't. I have to listen to stories about you and read articles about you. I know that there is a reason for everything but sometimes it is so hard to understand. What kid should not get to know who their uncle was like but then I feel selfish because I am just a neice not your son. Even though I don't remeber meeting you I can say I love you because you are living in your kids.
Love you,
Chelsey Tennison

Chelsey Tennison
Niece

March 8, 2013

Hey Dad.. Cant Belive in 17 days it will be 10 years since you passed away.. Even Though I was young when all this went on and I dont rember alot I just wanted to tell you that I love you, and miss you like crazy!
-Your Loving Son
Nathan

Nathan Poynter

January 1, 2012

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 9th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never dimishes respect. I pray for solace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

January 18, 2011

Missing my friend during the holidays.

Anonymous

December 27, 2009

Forgive me for missing the anniversary of your E.O.W., but I felt as though I could not continue to read about so many tragedies. I now realize the visit each day to leave a word of encouragement and hope to the loved ones of others, helps me to remember that I am not alone with my pain and heartbreak. So may I say to your friends and loved ones that my thoughts and prayers are with them now and always. Continue to keep watch over them and those still out on patrol and may they know you will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

February 23, 2009

Trooper Poynter,
On today, the 7th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Missouri. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. 120 days sure doesn't seem fair for a person's life.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous

January 18, 2009

Thankyou for your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten

POLICE OFFICER
PHILA PA

April 22, 2008

We once owned a towing company and saw many accidents attributed to drunk driving. I have zero tolerance for it. Sorry your life ended this way. Justice
will be executed perfectly one day, just not here.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

January 18, 2008

Six years have passed since your EOW and I know those that love your dearly think of you every day. The individual that caused all this pain received a slap on the hand, I hope that she has to remember every day what she has done to those left behind that love you dearly. A drunk driver also took our Blue Angel, but in our situation the individual that caused our pain also lost his life. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones, wrap your wings around them and help them with their grief. You are a true hero and will never be forgotten.

Bob Gordon
Father of Chicago Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 18, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH

January 7, 2008

I miss ya friend. Tell Kevin the same.

T-094

December 7, 2007

"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

December 6, 2007

Kelly,

I cannot believe how much time has gone by. I seen Kaleb driving a while back. He looks just like you, grin and all. Keep watch over the guys.

kaa522
MSHP

November 25, 2007

I came to Kelly's memorial today after Greene County Missouri lost a deputy in a motor vehicle accident. I met Kelly once in Van Buren through a close friend who is also a trooper. I hope everyone else remembers him as I do; as a hero. In his final actions, he gave his life so that others would survive. That's a hero in the truest definition. 120 days for the person who murdered him defies all logic. Thank you for your service to our state sir. We will never forget.

Jason
Civilian

October 9, 2007

Earthly justice may have been lacking but we all will have to answer to the Highest Judge one day.May you Rest in Peace and may Our Lord bless your loved ones.

January 18, 2007

It is upsetting that your life was only worth 120 days. Laws need to be changed to protect not only officers but everyone from drunk drivers. If she had used a gun, she would have been given life but for some reason, killing someone with your car is different. Your sons are going to grow up without you and that is worth more than 120 days. You died doing what you loved and I thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

wife of michigan leo

January 18, 2007

My thoughts are with your loved ones on this 5th anniversary of your end of watch. Continue to keep watch over your loved ones and those still out on patrol. Justice was never served in your case, the individual that caused all the pain and suffering to those loved ones left behind that live each day without you will never know what they are going through. I hope he has to think about what he did every day for the rest of his life.

Bob Gordon
Father of Fallen Officer: Michael P. Gordon, EOW: 8/8/04

January 17, 2007

To Trooper Poynter, we all mourn the lose of a law enforcement officer but even more we mourn the justice system that apparently died when your killer was released after only 120. I as a Trooper have seen many bad accidents caused by drunk drivers and they normally have been convicted previously. More importantly, know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family and to your brothers on the highway.

Trooper II
Texas Highway Patrol

August 11, 2006

uncle kelly its been 4 years since the accident and we miss you alot. we will never forget you and what all you have done for us. you were one of the funniest people i knew. when ever i was down you all ways knew how to cheer me up. but i know you are in a better place now.

nephew

January 24, 2006

Kelly, It has been 4 years. Things have changed but we still remember you and tell stories.

I hope you and Kevin are fishing together. We miss you both.
kaa522

January 21, 2006

R.I.P my friend my aunt was hit and injured by a DUI driver 2 years ago and now is a fugitive on a charge of Failure To Appear and my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Philippe Dufour

January 6, 2006