Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Byron although we didnt know you, our heart felt prayers go out to you and your family. Just remember the immediate family and the extended family, ie the family of "blue." Both will need help getting through the next couple months.

Rest easy buddy, we will take the watch from here.

ROSS COUNTY OHIO DEPUTY SHERIFF
CHILLICOTHE OHIO POLICE DEPARTMENT

May 6, 2005

My heart goes out to your family.
Keith is now your angel in blue.
God bless you, Keith.

Jennifer Waters
Wife of Mike Waters, West Memphis PD, EOW 9-11-03

May 5, 2005

My heartfelt Condolences to the Family and to the Richland County Sheriff's Office.

Thank you Deputy Cannon for your service to the Community and for a job well done. R.I.P

Cpl Barry W Cannon
Center Hill Police Dept. Center Hill, Fla

May 5, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Deputy Sheriff Byron (Keith) Cannon and the Richland County Sheriff's Department...our hearts and prayers are with you all...... Thank you for a job well done Byron... rest in peace as you continue your watch from the heavens......your memory will never be forgotten...

God Bless....Be Safe..... and wear your vests...

Vin, Pook and all of us at beyond-the-blue

Vinman & Pooky - Site Owners
beyond-the-blue

May 5, 2005

Yesterday I lost a very close friend. Keith and I met at the SC Department of Probation and Parole nearly three years ago when we were hired together. We attended the academy and worked together until we both left there and came to the Richland County Sheriff's Department at about the same time. Two weeks ago, he stopped by to visit my wife and I and to meet our new baby. I spoke to him on the phone the night prior to the crash. It is truly unbelievable that he is gone. Keith was the kind of guy with a contagious personality, you couldn't help but like him. He was always willing to go the extra mile and always had a positive attitude. I can say with absolute certainty that everyone who came into contact with him, liked him-even some of the people he arrested. He will surely be missed. Please keep Keith and his family in your prayers as they deal with their loss.

Deputy Derrick Horton
Richland County Sheriff's Department

May 5, 2005

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God". Matthew 5:9. Thank you Deputy Cannon for your service and dedication. Rest easy brother, in the knowledge that you did your duty with honor. May God bless you and your family.

Officer Steven Gau
Miamisburg, OH. Police Department

May 5, 2005

Rest in peace my brother.

Police Officer
Burlington Township PD NJ

May 5, 2005

Rest in peace Brother Keith, you are a true hero and will never be forgotten.
Thank you for your service and courage.

Son of G. Truman Wortham EOW 7/15/73

Assistant Chief Carl Wortham Retired
Sand Springs Okla Police Department

May 5, 2005

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

May 5, 2005

To Deputy Cannon's family & friends,
My heart breaks for you tonight as I read of Keith's death. I know the pain & sorrow you have and will continue to battle for the rest of your lives. Keith died on what would have been Calvin's 45th birthday (my first husband) had he not been killed in the line of duty in 2001-also on an interstate. I will never travel on I-20 again that I don't remember your loved one and the sacrifice he (and also you) made. May God wrap his loving arms around you and carry you through the days you can't make it alone. You'll be in my prayers here in N.C.

Denise
Survivor of Trooper Calvin Taylor

May 5, 2005

Deputy Cannon,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. You and your family are in our prayers. Rest Easy Brother !

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Off. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept. LA

May 5, 2005

Deputy Byron will not ever leave our hearts and memories. There is no greater sacrafice than that in layinmg down your life for others. He was protecting his community when he died, making him a true hero

Pastor Dan Murray
Chaplin/Friend of law enforcement

May 5, 2005

rest in peace sir may you keep the rest of us safe as we continue our duties thank you for all you have done you will not be forgotten.

Reserve Deputy/D.O Doug Crisp
Lyon County sheriff dept

May 5, 2005

To the family and fiance of Deputy Byron,
I am truly dorry for your loss. I can say I understand what you are going through losing your fiance. You see I lost the love of my life 2 years, 5 months, 16 days ago. He was assisting a motorist change a tire with another officer when an unlicensed driver drove completely off the road stiking and killing both officers. Nov 19 is a day that stays with me forever.... However the memories we shared since the first day we met over 10 years ago is what holds me together. I am here in Goose Creek, SC thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. God Bless you and Byrons friends and family. THis is a difficult time... thankfully there are people who can help you thru...

My thoughts and prayers to you,
Michele Shirey
Sig. Other- Deputy Gene Wright II
Berkeley County Sheriff's Department
EOw 11/19/2002

Michele - love of Dpty Gene Wright II EO
member of officerdownsignificant others

May 5, 2005

My heart breaks for all who love you, as they grieve for what they have lost in the present, and what will never be in the future. Your life had barely begun.

Norie Haas
Mother of Deputy Brian Haas
E.O.W. 4/24/04

Norie Haas

May 5, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Deputy Cannon's family anf friends. Please watch over us brother for you are in a better place. God Bless

Officer Jack Manuel
Pocono Twp Police, Pa

May 5, 2005

As a famous general once said (where do find such courageous and brave men). May
you rest in peace.

Former Indiana Officer

May 5, 2005

Thank you Deputy Cannon for your vigilant watch and keeping your community safe. For in valor there is courage. To your family, friends and co-workers I am so sorry for the unbearable burden of grief. I will pray for you.

Sgt. Mary Huggins
Cousin Ofc. Pat Maher
Federal Way Police Dept EOW:08-02-03

Sgt. Mary Huggins
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Fl

May 5, 2005

On behalf of the men and women of the Put-in-Bay Police Department we send our most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this fallen hero.

Officer
Put-in-Bay Ohio Police

May 5, 2005

God Bless you and your family both at home and work, they are in our prayers.

Officer Bardwell
Grand Prairie PD / Texas

May 5, 2005

My heart and prayers are with the family, friends and coworkers of this fine young Deputy. May God Bless you all.

Deb Azure
Mother of Deputy Renee Danell Azure
EOW 08/06/02

May 5, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Byron Cannon, his good deeds to his community and country will always be remembered. May God bless you.

Chief Ferrell J. Stewart
Cooter, MO Police Department

May 5, 2005

10-7 Rest in peace Fellow brother in blue:

Watch Commander/A.Dumas
Bishop State Community College Campus Police/Mobile,Al

May 5, 2005

The policeman stood and faced 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 a badge
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 time 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 a silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod.
As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in hell"

P/O Dan Bailey (Ret)
Norristown Police, Pa

May 5, 2005

On behalf of Class 441,
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and the Richland County Sheriff's Office on the loss of our fallen brother. May the Lord keep him safe and continue to protect the ones who remain behind that stand on the blue line. May God bless him.

SSG Eric M. Abdullah
Aiken County Sheriff's Office

May 5, 2005