Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

HEY DADDY, JUST SETTING HERE THINKING ABOUT YOU AND MOM. I WAS AT SCHOOL WITH CRISTINA THE OTHER NIGHT HELPING HER GET HER CLASS ROOM IN ORDER,, I WALKED OUT IN THE PARKING LOT AND I COULD HEAR COON HOUNDS RUNNING A COON IN THE CREEK BOTTOM NEXT TO HER SCHOOL. IT MADE ME THINK OF YOU. ONE OLE DOG HAD A BIG LOUD MOUTH ON HIM, I LISTEN TO THEM TRACK THE COON FOR ABOUT 10 MIN. THE LOUD DOG STARTED BOOING, I KNEW HE WAS LOOKING UP THEN. ALL AT ONCE , IT WAS EVERY BREATH. HE WAS CHOPPING AS HARD AS HE COULD GO. MAN IT MADE ME THINK BACK. IT WAS ALL I COULD DO BUT NOT TO TAKE OFF TO THE DOGS.
I REMEMBER ONE NIGHT WE WAS UP IN GRIFFEY HOLLOW, THE DOGS HAD A COON UP AN OLD OAK TREE. I THINK I WAS AROUND 5 OR 6 YEARS OLD. YOU SAID HERE BOY HOLD THE LIGHT ON HIM , AND I'LL GET HIM FOR YOU. MY EYES GOT BIG WHEN YOU STARTED CLIMING THE TREE. YOU TOOK YOUR COAT OFF AND RAN YOUR SLEAVE BACKWARDS, GRABED THAT COON BY THE TAIL AND PULLED HIM INSIDE OF YOUR COAT.
I MISS YOU DADDY. AND LOVE YOU . GOT TO GET BACK TO WORK, CHECK ON MY BABY BOY FOR ME AND TELL HIM I LOVE HIM.

MIKEL RAY
SON

September 8, 2010

HEY DADDY, JUST SETTING HERE AT WORK, THOUGHT I WOULD TELL YOU I'M IN WEST VIRGINA, HUNTINGTON. I STARTED WORK FOR JOHN DEERE. EVERYTHING IS GOING GOOD. PLEASE WACTH OVER MY BABY BOY AND LET HIM KNOW DADDY LOVES HIM. I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THEM NOW, SHE IS TRYYING TO KEEP HIM AWAY FROM ME. SAYS BECAUSE OF MY PAST ARMY TRAINING AND THINGS I DID IN WAR, MAKES HER AFRAID OF ME.HA HA WHAT EVER... I LOVE YOU DADDDY. ME AND CRISTINA ARE DOING GREAT. I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO HAPPY IN MY LIFE. NO ARGUING, YELLING, OR NOTHEN. I CANT BELIVE IT.

MIKEL RAY
SON

August 14, 2010

I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU I HAVE FOUND THE MOST AMAZING WOMAN. HER NAME IS CRISTINA. SHE IS A SCHOOL TEACHER. AND A REALLY GOOD PERSON. SHE CARES FOR ME. SHE WILL LISTEN TO EVERY THING I SAY. I HAVE NEVER HAD THAT BEFORE. IT HELPS ME TALKING TO HER ABOUT WAR AND THINGS THAT BUG ME. I FEEL LIKE I HAVE SOME ONE WHO CARES ABOUT WHAT I AM FEELING. SHE IS SO PRETTY. SHE LIVES IN ASHLAND BUT SHE IS A TEACHER IN LEX. SHE OWNS A HOUSE HERE TOO. SHE IS SO GOOD AT HER JOB. SHE WANTS ME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL TO GET MY DEGREE. SHE HAS FAITH IN ME.
I KNOW THAT YOU AND MOM ARE LOOKING OVER ME. JUST WHEN I THINK I HAVE LOST EVERY THING,,,,, I FIND EVERY THING AND MORE. ONLY GOD KNOWS WAIT WILL BECOME. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE DADDY.

MIKEL KIDWELL
SON

April 20, 2010

Wanted to stop in and visit and leave a short note. You have not been forgotten, nor will those that love you so much ever let them happen.

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us;
What have have done for others and the world,
remains and is immortal. by Albert Pike.

Your memory will be immortal for all you have done for others.

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

March 5, 2010

DADDY, IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I VISITED YOUR SIGHT. THIS WORLD IS SPINNING FAST AND I HAVE JUST BEEN TRYING TO HOLD ON. WISH YOU COULD BE HERE TO SEE ALL OF GRANDBABIES. KORTNEE HAS GRADUATED, IN COLLEGE. SHE LOOKS LIKE AN EGYPTIAN GODDESS. YOU SHOULD SEE HER EYES. BRITTANY HAS GRADUATED, GOT A BOYFRIEND. I LOVE HER TO DEATH. SHE HAS THE BEST PERSONALITY, SWEET AND MEAN.HAHA. SCOTT IS OVER SIXFOOT TALL. WEARS A 14 SHOE. HE IS A REALLY GOOD KID. ALEX IS FOLLOWING IN YOUR ABD BRIANS STEPS. THE KID LIVES AND BREATHES FOOTBALL. HE HAS THE MOST GORGEOUS SMILE. JACOB IS A STRAIGHT A STUDENT, MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. HE IS SO FUNNY. HE SPEAKS HIS MIND. I HOPE HE IS CENTRE COLLEGE BOUND. AMBER IS A PISTOL. SHE HAS ME ROLLING WITH LAUGHTER AT TIMES. SHE ISNT GOING TO TAKE ANY CRAP OFF OF ANYONE. ETHAN WAS GROWING AND SO PRETTY LAST TIME I SEEN HIM. HE LIVES IN THE MOUNTAINS WITH HIS MOM, SO WE NEVER SEE HIM. ALL OF US KIDS ARE STILL IN THE LINCOLN AREA. SO MUCH HAS CHANGED. WE MISS YOU AND THINK OF YOU DAILY. WATCH OVER THE GRANDBABIES. THEY NEED ALL OF THE HELP THEY CAN GET IN THIS CRAZY WORLD.

kimberly kidwell
daughter

September 17, 2009

Gary, Your 2 beautiful grand daughters are getting ready to finish their Senior years in high school, Kortnee....is so beautiful in her hot pink gown....Britt, I am not sure how her gown will be this year...If Sue was still here she probably would have made both their gowns !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We still miss you after all these years....I love you & Sue.......So many years have come & gone .....I still can hear your laughter .....

Vicki
Sister-in-law

March 11, 2009

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY FATHER
STANFORD PATROLMAN
GARY E. KIDWELL
July 16, 1949 ~ January 20, 1991


I didn't forget you dad
I'm here today
To pay tribute to your memory
On this sad day.
~
I visit your grave
It's not too far away
But one day I'll see you
I wait for that day.
~
I know you can see me
And all that I do
I hope you are pleased
With the life that I choose.
~
Your memory lives on
In my heart and soul
My love for you
Will never grow cold.
~
On December fourteenth, 2001
You reached down your hand
To help mom on her trip
To the promised land.
~
In a vision I could see
Your smiling face
As you reached for her gently
She accepted with grace.
~
You're together again
My mom and my dad
I know that you'll help her
And for this I am glad.
~
I go on with my life
And take it day by day
My sister, My brother, and I
Will see you both someday.
~
I love you dad......
I love you mom......
And I miss you both
But I must go on......

Your daughter,
Kristi Kidwell McGuffey

Kristi
daughter

January 20, 2009

Just wanted to stop by and let you and your family know that we will be thinking of you and them today. We have not forgotten and we never will. My blue candles still burn bright in Fort Walton Beach for all L.E.O.'s.
Our prayers are with your family.

Connie Barker
Mother of Clint Walker E.O.W. 1-14-04

January 20, 2009

God bless you Gary,

The Commonwealth was a better place because of your service and dedication.

Matthew 5:9

An Ohio brother
Montgomery Co. Ohio

January 8, 2009

Dear Gary, Another year has come and gone.Another birthday you missed, another anniversary, another Fathers Day, Another 4th of July Parade in C.O. another election you missed...How happy you would be...the Democrats won in "08...... I miss you my big ole brother-in-law and Sue.....I cannot believe you are gone from us....May you two be forever together in Gods arms...Merry Christmas, Vicki

Anonymous

December 18, 2008

Gary;

I have tried for years to come here and write something about you, but it always ended by clearing the message and being on my way. It really hurts to try to talk to you Gary, about something like this anyway.

In the early 70's, as I was in my late teens and early 20's, I would ride with you early in the morning and we had lots of talks. You were the reason that I went ahead and got into law enforcement when and where I did, in Stanford, KY. The last time I saw you was around Christmas time of 1990 when you chased one of our usuals back to Danville after he had stolen his Grandmothers car. I did get to speak to you for a minute but you had to get back to Stanford because you were the only unit 10-8. Most of the kids in the job today wouldn't believe the things we had to do with just one person.

The morning that I was told that a Stanford Officer had been killed, I would never have thought of you. Although untrained at the time, you had so much experiance and you were good at what you did, just one of those "it was his time deals".

At the funeral, you looked so "spiffy" in your uniform and the respect deserved by you was shown by other law enforcement officers. Reading the newspaper of the day, over 200 Officers attended. Oh, how I wish there had been no need for their being there and that now you and I would both be retired. I never knew what I could do for you Gary, I would never forget you, but I didn't want the people of Stanford to not know that a man who had a wife and three small children, had on a cold January night, given his life in the service of the people of this small town when a person thought it better to shoot you dead in cold blood, than to spend 4 hours in jail for driving under the influence. Stanford nor I can ever repay you or yours, you gave all, how do you repay that? The best I could do is bring up the fact that all there is to remember Gary is a grainny photograph at the P.D. with a small brass plate on it to members of a Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, the Blue Knights of Kentucky XI, that I am so proud to be a member of. We decided to get a granite bench, have yours and Trooper Herbert Bush's names, badges and E.O.W. engraved and find a prominent location to have it set. Trooper Bush was killed in Lincoln County, just South of Stanford on October 11, 1958. Mayor Miracle and the Stanford City Council not only helped with the funding, but let us set the bench in the new park area on Main Street in Stanford, by the American Flag and beside the man made water fall and fountain. The buisness of the area and others in the Blue Knights have also cared enough to give to this. Gary, it is very fitting and I am so proud that I had something to do with it. We, (the Blue Knights of Kentucky Chapter XI) and Kristi will dedicate it tomorrow. I so hope that your other children and grandchildren will be there.

It has been along time coming, but now, almost 18 years after we lost you, everyone who comes to Stanford will see your name.

God Bless you Gary, I am proud that I knew you.

Rest in Peace and be assured, Stanford is in good hands.

Captain Joe Gilliland (retired)
Danville, KY Police Department

October 10, 2008

Hey Grandpa, i didn't even know about this site. it's a place where people can talk to you anytime they want. I have your picture on the wall, oppisite from my bed and you are the last thing I see when I go to sleep and the first thing I see in the morning. Sometimes when I am sitting on my bed and I am feeling blue or I have to make a hard decision, i look up at your picture and you have that smile on your face that says "you'll be alright girl, I'm watching ya." I don't remember you at all and i barely remember my "Nuddy" grandma, but I still miss you guys. Wish i could have been born twenty years earlier so I could have known ya, grandpa. But I think after all these years of me waking up and seeing your face, we know eachother pretty well, don't we?
Love, KORTNEE

Grand-daughter

June 28, 2008

HEY DADDY,
THOUGHT I'D DROP YOU A LINE...WE HAD A OPEN HOUSE AT WORK THE OTHER DAY, WE HAD SOME TRAYS OF FOOD LEFT OVER AND I TOOK THEM DOWN TO THE GUYS AT THE P.D.. THEY MOVED THE P.D. TO THE FIRE STATION. RICK SHOWED ME AROUND, IT WAS REALLY NICE YOU'D LIKED IT. BETWEEN RICKS DESK AND ANOTHER DESK THEY HAVE YOUR PICTURE. I GOT TO SHOW IT TO ONE OF THE GIRLS I WORK WITH. WE ALL STILL THINK OF YOU DAILY AND MISS YA. DAD, WATCH OVER BRITT RIGHT NOW, SHE HAS HAD SOME STUFF GOING ON, AND THEY HAVE DONE SOME TEST ON HER. SHE IS SUCH A GOOD GIRL DAD, I'M SO WORRIED ABOUT HER. SHE GOES IN FOR A ULTRASOUND MONDAY. SHE'S MY LITTLE GIRL, AND I WORRY SOO BAD ABOUT HER. I KNOW HOW YOU ALWAYS FELT NOW. EVEN THOUGH SHE IS AS BIG AS ME NOW. LOL. DAD, I'M HAVEING SUCH A HARD TIME ANYMORE. MY NERVES ARE SHOT. I WISH YOU WAS HERE SOO BAD. I NEED YOU MORE AND MORE THE OLDER I GET. I DO KNOW YOU ARE WITH ME, IN MY HEART. I WONT KEEP YOU DAD. TELL MOM HELLO, AND I LOVE HER ALSO. I MISS YA. HUGS AND KISSES

KRISTI
DAUGHTER

April 14, 2008

daddy, been a while since i have been here. things are good. Funny that i only come here when i need you. i want you mhere so bad. you would love to see these granrdchildren that belong to you. they are all so beautiful. have had you and gma kidwell on my mind so much lately. i know you two are rip roaring heaven wide open. my only question is, who is burning the rubber, you or granny? i have a really good job now. a couple of different options on where my life is going. the boys are so good. kortnee is so beautiful. how i wish you could see thoswe grandbabies. kristi, mike and i produced some gorgeous prototypes for the most beautiful, haha. i know you are here with us. thank god for that. help us get through this day to day. we miss all of you so bad. i know that you are all having so much fun. some day we all will. take care of each other. we will down here. someday we will alll be together again . we love you and miss you. you know you left two daddies girls here. we still are your girls. we all miss and love you so much. love you, daddy. someday so soon.

kimberly kidwell
daughter

March 15, 2008

Hey Dad,
I just wanted to say I love ya....I've had you on my mind.......Please watch over each one of us......Keep us under your wing......Dad, it is so hard to believe you've been gone 17 years......it seems like a life time, & then again it just seems like yesterday I was seeing that big grin....all your grandbabies are getting so big.....Brittany is getting ready for the "Prom" this year....I'm feeling really old dad......haha.....she seen a dress she liked. She will be so pretty in it.....Seems like yesterday you was talking about putting a car seat in the cruzier...and takin her and Kortnee for a ride when they were big enough......you'd be proud of all of the kids.......you'd have them rotten thats for sure.....I want to thank you dad.....you was and still are the best father a girl could ask for.....Huggs and kisses....Christmas K......

Kristi McGuffey
Daughter

January 31, 2008

I just wanted to let you and your family know we have not forgotten you or them. You are all in our prayers, and I still have my blue candles that burn 24/7. Seventeen years I know feels like a life time in some ways and only yesterday in others.
Thank you Officer Kidwell we will never forget, look Clint up for me let him know we still miss him.

Connie Barker F.W.B. Fl.
Mother of Clint Walker Prattville Al. E.O.W. 1-14-04

January 20, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE, IT IS WONDERFUL TO SEE YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS UPDATE YOUR MEMORIAL. THIS WRITER PRAYERS YOUR KILLER WILL NOT BE RELEASED FROM HIS LIFE SENTANCE, HE SHOULD SERVE HIS, AS YOU HAVE BEEN FORCED BY HIS ACTIONS TO SERVE YOURS

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHETER, NH

January 12, 2008

hey daddy,
well we made it through the holidays....this year was so tuff...Wade Watkin's mom has been trying to contact me....I don't have any thing to say to her...she can say she's sorry, but it don't need to come from her.....we have some KSP friends, they say he is probbly getting ready for good behavier parole....I miss you so bad....I need someone to talk to anymore, & I really don't have no one, to talk too....you was always so good to talk to....on a better note, we went to uncle Larry's this year to the Kidwell's doing. We all really enjoyed it, you would have loved it.....everyone was there, I even got to see Ronnie. Alex said Mommy he looks so much like papapw.... you guys do favor....I ran into one of your old boss's the other day, he was telling me, when you drove the school bus you was taking them on a basketball trip, and you was telling him when you played ball about there being 5 Gary's on the team. He said Roundstone Eagles!!! I remember you doing them little silly cheer's.....oh them where the days.....it was good talking to him about you, brought back some good memeories.....love to have them back.....I want keep you....I love ya so much dad.........Love, Christmas K

daughter

January 8, 2008

Merry Christmas...I am thinking of you and Sue. Love, Vicki

December 24, 2007

Hey papaw! We had a good thanksgiving. We moved off main street on to fairgrounds road. It's not as big as the one on main street but it's a whole lot nicer and i like it alot. Everyone's doin good and we're always thinkin of you. i just thought i would say hey and that i love you.
<3 Brittany <3

Brittany
Grand-daughter

November 30, 2007

I miss you

November 20, 2007

Hey papaw! I thought i would leave a another reflection. Everyone's doin good and we all miss you so much. Wish you could be here. I've been goin out on the weekends alot here lately. I know that ytour watchin over me when i go out. I love you so much.
~Brittany Kay~

Brittany
Grand-daughter

November 8, 2007

grandpa i went with the teens agianst tabacco club to 2 diffent elementary schools on friday. When i went to Hustonville elem. i seen jacob. He has gotten really big and he came up to me and told me that i was his cousin. i guess were he aint seen me in 4-ever he thought that i was kin to him. Everyday when im at school during 4th block i get on here to check and see if he one has left you more reflections. i think of you everyday. well i have to go i love you.
~Brittany Kay~

Brittany
Grand-daughter

October 30, 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

October 30, 2007

~Grandpaw you would never believe this but i got my license today!!! im so excited! Dad actually let me drive him home since i got them. and he's only rode with me like 2 times before. I thought i would tell you before i had to take Alex down to football practice. I love you so much.~

Brittany Kay
Grand-daughter

October 11, 2007