Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

I wish that I would have had the chance to meet a man like you.

Triston Johnson

September 2, 2013

On September 28, 2006, Keith was shot during a routine traffic stop around 12:45pm A parents worse night mare. When we arrived at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Keith had the greatest doctor and nurse that God placed in our lives that days. We were told that if were lucky Keith would be a Christopher Reeves but God had other plans for Keith. On September 30, 2006, Keith when home to be with his Heavenly Father and what a day that was for Keith. We can only imagine what Heaven must be like. One of my favorite songs is I can only imagine, by Mercy Me. That song has new meaning for me today. Our sweet Keith no longer has to imagine what he will do when surrounded by His glory; he has seen His face. Keith left his pain and his sorrow, he is healthy, and whole. So now, I can only imagine. I imagine the smile on his face has never been more beautiful. Our son gone but not forgetten.

Eddie and Barbara Houts
Parents

September 30, 2012

Keith you are thought of regularly and we will never forget you. It was such an honor to work with you and I am blessed to have had you as my partner the few times we rode as a 2 man unit. You always made roll call a blast. God has one of the best Guardians in his Heaven in you. Continue to watch over your family and loved ones as only you can.

Officer Lisenby
MPD

September 29, 2012

Miss you dearly, think about you everyday

Gail Houts
Aunt

September 18, 2012

I keep a small picture of you at work and there is Not a day goes by I dont think of you.

Johnston
Friend

August 13, 2012

Keith, we have been thinking about you today. We miss you and love you. I wish you was still here with us.

Geneva, Chad & Jaxon Houts
cousin

May 24, 2012

On this beautiful April day, we thought of you, as we often do. That graduation picture means so much to us, as I took it that day. So many things happened that year (Barb's dad went to heaven just before you). We love your smile. You were such a good friend to our son, Dennis. Always in our thoughts. May you rest in peace.

Michael P. Savoie, retired Albany PD

April 11, 2012

Keep watch over brother. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten

Cpl JE Stokes
Montgomery PD

January 14, 2012

Just thought of you again today and it brought a smile to my face. You were so special and such a good friend to our son, Dennis. You are in our thoughts always. Rest in peace.

Barbara Savoie (wife of Michael Savoie)
Albany Police Department, retired

November 17, 2011

Keith, it's been 5 years and there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. Please look over all of us, as it will be a hard day for our family and friends. We love you and miss you ever day that goes by, and we will see you again one day soon...

Geneva, Chad Jaxon Houts
cousin

September 29, 2011

It's been 5 years and you will always be in our hearts. We treasure the little time we had with you as such as good friend to our son, Dennis. Many good memories. God Speed. Rest in Peace.

Michael P. Savoie and Barbara Savoie
Albany Police Department, Retired

September 29, 2011

Love YOU

Gail Houts
Aunt

July 26, 2011

Just wanted to say Happy birthday Keith, you would have been 35 years old, your life was taken too soon. You will NEVER be forgotten, and always in our hearts, there isn't a day that goes by that you are not thought of. Please continue to look over all of us, and your brothers & sisters in blue. We will see you again one day. We love and miss you so much..

Geneva, Chad, & Jaxon Houts
cousin

July 10, 2011

I love you brother, you ment more to me than you ever knew.
You were the first brother to welcome me into the fraternial brotherhood of Tau Kappa Epsilon, and a inspiration to become a police officer.
I am unfortunately cannot be a officer anymore because of health issues but what u sacrificed for the citizens of Montgomery, Al will always be remembered.

Soon I will have the Montgomery Police Department Patch tattooed on my arm with your name and badge number so every one who sees it will know your story, and know what u gave for all of us and i carry dog tags with your picture on my guitar and every time i play the song i wrote for you it is always with me.

We will soon be reunited in God's kingdom.
Peace brother and yours "ALWAYS" in the bond.

Ryan Conner
Fraternity Brother

July 4, 2011

Montgomery, Alabama, Police Officer Keith Houts, aka Sgt Keith Houts, Soldier, and member of the US Army Reserves, was a fine young man in the prime of his life when he was brutally murdered by a man so mean, cold-hearted, and full of hatred that he once smirked at Keith's grieving wife when the two were brought together in a court of law. Sadly, Officer Keith Houts was not the only person who lost his life to the crimal, and the void created amongst family, friends, and comrades is a chasm so deep and painful that only God can heal. Keith's life is a legacy to all people who are willing to stand up and fight for what is good and decent in the world, not the least of which are the individual freedoms and liberties that Americans all too often take for granted.

James D. Gates (Jim)
Comrade/Friend

June 9, 2011

I sure do miss you

Gail Houts
aunt

February 22, 2011

Just thinking of you today!!! I love and miss you very much.

Ashley Patterson
cousin

January 1, 2011

Keith, it has been 4 years today since god took you away from us beacuse he needed you up in heaven with him. It has been hard and rough day for all of us beacuse we miss you so much, there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. We miss and love you so much, we will see you again one day.

Geneva, Chad & Jaxon Houts
Cousin

September 30, 2010

Keith,

It will be 4 years tomorrow since you left us. You have not been forgotten. I know that you are looking down on us all from heaven. I still think about you all the time but especially this time of year when you were shot and the days following.

Elizabeth Planer

September 29, 2010

Barbara and I think of you everyday. The picture of your graduation from the academy is proudly mounted on our living room wall for all to see. You are photographed next to our son, Dennis (your best friend and fellow officer on Montgomery PD). It has been 4 years now but you are in our hearts every single day. Your spirit lives on through your fellow Montgomery PD officers. May God grant you eternal rest.

Michael P. Savoie, Patrolman
Albany Police Department (retired)

September 29, 2010

Just learned of this page. I just wanted to say sorry to the family for your loss a few short years ago. I have been in law enforcement 10 years now and it's hard to read about issues like this. SORRY!

Trooper Terry Nelson
Alabama Department of Public Safety

August 1, 2010

We thank God for the years we were blessed with you presence and rejoice in knowing that we be reunited with you in Heaven. Happy Birthday, Keith you would have been 34 today! We love and miss you very much. Love you bunches.

Parents
Mother and Dad

July 10, 2010

Keith, we just want to say Happy Birthday and there isn't a day that goes by that we don't think about you. We miss you and love you so much. Tell "Big" that we said hello and that we love and miss her too and keep looking over us.

Geneva, Chad, & Jaxon Houts
cousin

July 10, 2010

I think of you everyday and I miss you even more everyday. It's so hard to believe this year is going to be four years since you were taken from all of us. For this being police week I know you were a hero not only for Montgomery Police Department but for our country but even beyond that you were a hero to all of your family. I love you and miss you so much and my heart still hurts everyday for you. I love you!

Ashley Patterson
cousin

Anonymous

May 10, 2010

Keith tomorrow is Mother's Day, and I know your mom's heart will be breaking all over again with you not being here with her..I think about you every day, but more than thinking I LOVE you MORE everyday. Give Big a mothers day hug for me and tell her I love and miss her dearly..

Gail Houts
Aunt

May 9, 2010