Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Rest, brother.

Cpl Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

May 17, 2006

To the family, friends & partners of Deputy Chief Lyons,

On May 9 1987 at 2327 Hrs. God spared my life in a line of duty shooting. How saddened I was to hear that on the anniversary of my survival a fellow officer's life ended trajically at nearly the same hour as my life was extended.

I will never fully understand why I was spared when so many others are not, but I do know that God makes no mistakes. As I read and heard about the testimony of Deputy Chief Lyon I was encouraged to learn of not only his love for the Lord, but for his love of his fellow man. He was truly an example that any officer would do well to aspire too.

It is clear that this love was and is a common thread in a family that has a strong tradition of serving both Law Enforcement and their community. You who are left behind can be proud to have known, loved and served with this Officer and Man of GOD.

My prayers are with you,

D. Chris Schultz Retired Deputy Sheriff Missoula County Montana and current resident of Knox County TN.

Retired Deputy Sheriff D. Chris Schultz
Missoula Country Montana Sheriff's Department

May 17, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the KNox County S.O.

Fallen but never forgotten

Officer Bryan Laurie #1251
Haltom City Police, Tx

May 16, 2006

My heart and prayers are with the wife, family, friends and coworkers of Asst. Chief Lyon. Another fine career ended to soon. God bless you all.

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

May 16, 2006

The highest of distinctions is service to others. -King George VI

Chief Lyon -- Your dedication to the good of your community will not be forgotten.

To all those touched by the loss of Chief Lyon -- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Colorado Springs (CO) Police Protective Association

May 16, 2006

My prayers go out to Assistant Chief Deputy Lyon's survivors at this difficult time.

Assistant Chief Deputy Lyon will always be a Hero: honored, oved and remembered.

Recruit J. Campbell

May 16, 2006

Keith,
Not only were you a great officer and supervisor, but a great friend to me and my family. I know time will heal all wounds, but it is hard to imagine ever getting over the empty feeling that I have in my heart now. Looking back I remember all the long hours of surveilance and the constant picking on everyone to pass the time. No matter how tired we would be you would remind us why we were there and what we needed to accomplish. You influenced me as a person and made me what I am as a police officer. It's hard to imagine putting on my badge and going to work without you there to look over me. I know you would want us to continue what you worked so hard to build and that is what makes doing it without you so hard. The only comfort I have is knowing that you are with God and looking down on us. You will be missed greatly my friend. This job and my life will never be the same without you here. Just know that we will do whatever needs to be done for Carla and your entire family as we are all one. Thank you for everything you have done for us. We love you. Mark, Cyndie, Madison, and Riley.

Mark Webber
KCSO

May 15, 2006

Thank you Keith for your service, dedication and commitment. May God comfort and keep the family and the Knox County Sheriff's Dept. during this time of sorrow.

B.S.P.D.

Chaplain Justice
Bean Station P.D.

May 15, 2006

Asst. Chief Lyon..you - your family - friends & co-workers are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time..please watch over them & your fellow brothers/sisters in blue..YOU ARE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN..REST IN PEACE & WITH EASE BLUE ANGEL!!!!

mi state police recruit
mi

May 15, 2006

You will never be forgotten by your brothers in BLUE!! R I P your watch is over we will take it from here. Your brothers in Michigan!!!

Ofc. J. Dixon
Brownstown Police Dept., MI

May 15, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Thanks for watching over the rest of us.

Patrolman

May 15, 2006

Rest in Peace...

Police Officer
Syracuse Police Dept,NY

May 14, 2006

REST IN PEACE CHEIF. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS.

May 14, 2006

Thank you for serving and protecting your community. You paid the ultimate sacrifice for the people you protected and served. R.I.P and God Bless your family.

Deputy J. LeSerra
Leon County Sheriff's Office, Florida

May 14, 2006

To the family, friends, and officers that knew Asst Chief Dty Lyon, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you face the trying times ahead of you. Please know your not alone.

Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still

I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me

'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name

Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name

Love can help me know my name.

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

May 14, 2006

Two of Tennessee's brave men in blue are now gone due to the idiocy in this world. Thank you for keeping US safe. Godspeed.

LISA
Georgia Civilian

May 14, 2006

May 9th will be a day I will never forget. It all started like every other day, but I had no idea how the day would end. At 2313, I dispatched an accident on Schaad Rd. Caller said 2 vehicles hit head on, one was in the ditch. Another caller said one vehicle was on fire. We have accidents every day. Why would this one be different? We had no idea our lives were about to change when deputies got on scene. God had called you home. This accident, was your accident.

There is a great void in the department and there always will be. You wore so many hats in the department, it is hard to imagine finding one person to do them all. We have lost a great leader, brother and friend. I am proud to have worked with you Chief. My thoughts and prayers remain with your wife and family.

If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. (Romans 14:8)

Jennifer/Dispatcher
KCSO

May 14, 2006

RIP Chief, you were a good man in life and respected by all. You will be greatly missed by all!

co-worker

May 13, 2006

Rest in peace Brother. May God Bless you and your family.

Patrolman

May 13, 2006

Assistant Chief Deputy Lyon,

Thank-you for your service. You will always be remembered as a hero. Our condolences to your family and the brave men and women of the Knox County Sheriff's Department. Rest in peace.

Detective Corporal Morgan
Park County Sheriff's Office--Colorado

May 13, 2006

You will be missed brother. May God grant peace and comfort to your friends and family during the difficult times ahead.

Brian Henderson
FBI

May 13, 2006

The loss of a fellow officer is a spirit breaking event. Be strong for your Brothers and Sisters in blue and for his family. You will all need each other to get through this terrible time. God Bless you all.

PSO 441
Bristol, TN Police

May 13, 2006

WETHER HOW BIG OR HOW SMALL , ASSISTANT CHIEF DEPUTY KEITH LYON MADE IT A BETTER PLACE TO BE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.RIP

LISA
WHITE PLAINS MD

May 12, 2006

I have known Chief Lyon for more than 19 years as I used to work for his Department. It was only until the last year that I worked for K.C.S.D. that I had really gotten to know Keith. He worked harder than anyone in this Department and you could call upon at any hour of the day or night and he would do anything to help you. After I left K.C.S.D. and went to another department that borders Knox County, this is when we became close freinds. I remember the times that we would meet on Clinton Hwy and have dinner and talk about cases. He was always willing to help run down suspects in the middle of the nighteven when it was another Counties case, but that was just the type of Officer that he was. Keith, you will be dearly missed by not only your Department, but the entire Law Enforcement Community. Rest in Peace for your dues are Paid in Full.

Inv. A. Walker
A.C.S.D.

May 12, 2006

We pray that God blesses the friends, family and coworkers of Chief Lyon with His strength and comfort during these trying times.

The Men and Women of the
Hawkins County TN Sheriff's Dept.

May 12, 2006