Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Houts - I salute you for your service to MPD and our country. You knew the risks and still chose to take on this service. For that we will always be thankful. You did what you were called here to do. You were a faithful servant and one that God is commending for a job well done right now. Go now and rest in peace.
Ashley - I do not know what you are feeling. As the wife of a fellow officer I can only imagine. I do know that God has promised to never leave us. He is with you and I know he has his arms around you and will comfort you as no one else can. Lean on him and draw your strength from him and find assurance that you will see Keith again one day. You will be in our prayers.
Family and fellow officers - You too will be in our prayers. Thank you for sharing Officer Houts with us. We will always be thankful for him and the sacrifices he made. Thank you to each Officer he leaves behind. I know you have heard this many timess over the past few days. I pray you hear it for many more days to come. Police Officers are rarely told this. Remember, God says venegence is mine. He will see that justice is done here. I pray God will comfort and protect each of you.

Betty Emfinger
Wife of Sgt. Wayne Emfinger - Wetumpka Police Department

October 4, 2006

To the family of Keith Houts... thank you for your sacrifice. Keith is resting easy with God now.

Anonymous

October 4, 2006

There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for others. Ofc. Houts is a hero to all of us. He will never be forgotten. We carry on in his memory. Godspeed!!

Fellow Officer
Albuquerque Police Dept.

October 4, 2006

May God be with your family and Thank you so much for your service to our community. You will never be forgotten.

Mike Williams
Montgomery Citizen

October 4, 2006

Rest in Peace Officer.

Jayson Mills
Halton Regional Police , citizen police academy

October 4, 2006

Officer Houts,
You and your family are in our prayers. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Know that we are thinking of you and will keep you in our hearts. Rest Easy Brother!

Dep. Paul Sperandeo, Ofc. Amy Sperandeo
Jefferson Parish Sheriffs Office, Gretna Police Dept, La

October 4, 2006

You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers

October 4, 2006

AMERICA AND ALABAMA LOST ANOTHER HERO, OFFICER HOUTS YOU DIED A HERO, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS ONE. GO PATROL THOSE STREETS OF GOLD. YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS. MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. R.I.P. BROTHER.

SGT. MARC RILEY
ARAAGON GA POLICE DEPT.

October 4, 2006

First of all, my most sincere condolances go out to the family of Officer Houts.

I'm currently just now entering the hiring process for the MPD. Some might think that events like this would deter guys like me from going through with it and becoming LEOs in this city. Far from it. In reality, my resolve has redoubled.

Rest in peace, brother. I hope that my service will help ensure your sacrifice was not in vain.

Prospective Trainee Evan Weeks
Montgomery Police Department

October 4, 2006

May Grace and Peace guide your family. You all our in my prayers.

Ofc Salters
Saint Cloud PD, FL

October 3, 2006

rest in peace brother

bounty hunter thom strunk

October 3, 2006

My prayers are with the family of Officer Houts. His memory will live on forever in the Thin Blue Line.

Deputy Martin
Madison County Sheriff Department, Al.

October 3, 2006

My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Officer Keith Houts as well as to the Montgomery Police Department. Rest in peace Officer Houts, you are gone but will not be forgotten...

Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL

October 3, 2006

I speak for my whole squad (second squad patrol),

To the wife and family of Officer Houts--- Our hearts go out to each and everyone of yall.

To Montgomery Police Department--- Our deepest sorrows go out to yall.

To Officer Kieth Houts--- You are a HERO to all and my you help the many others before you, to partol the Heavens.

Ofc. Chris Watson
Dothan Police Department

October 3, 2006

Once again I come to these pages to pay tribute to a fallen hero. It has only been 7 weeks since our department suffered the loss of Sgt. Micah Burks. Words cannot express the pain and sorrow we all are feeling at this time. The news of this brutal attack against Officer Houts brought shock and anger to the forefront of my emotions. Another family had to gather at the hospital to watch helplessly as their loved one fought for his life. Each day I am more and more thankful for our officers in uniform who put their lives on the line day after day to enforce the law, while knowing the risk is great and at any given time their life can be brought to a sudden end.

Officer Houts, I salute you for being brave as you unselfishly performed your duties as an officer of the Montgomery Police Department. You were only a short distance away from where I work every weekday when this happened to you. It disgusts me to know there are people in this world with no regard for human life. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to everyone who knew and loved you. I have the privilege of knowing one of your fellow officers. He and your other brothers will take over your watch now. You rest in peace.

Ashley, there is no doubt you are now and always will be surrounded by family and friends who will love and support you. By God’s Amazing Grace you had Keith in your life for a precious time, and forever you will have a Guardian Angel watching over you. Find comfort in knowing you will see him again one day, in a better place, where there is no violence or pain. You will be in my prayers.

Keith, you’ve joined the many angels with badges and you will be truly missed here on this earth. Thank you so very much for the sacrifice you made in trying to make the city we work and live in a safer place. Thank you for serving our country in Kuwait prior to being a member of the Montgomery Police Department. You are a true hero.

Weekend Dispatcher, Pam Smith
Autauga County Sheriff's Office

October 3, 2006

Officer Houts, you are a hero and you will not be forgotten. Our prayers go out to your family and may you rest in peace. Please, now, watch over your brother and sister officers. God Bless.

Det
Middletown PD, CT USA

October 3, 2006

Sir,
You have served your country and community with honor and pride. Those who knew you will never forget the sacrifice you have made. Like all LEO who have died in the line of duty, you are a TRUE HERO to so many.

Derek Barker

October 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you

Off. S. Hudson
Huntsville Police Department

October 3, 2006

Keith,
It seems like only yesterday that we were patroling the streets together writing tickets and putting people in jail. although your life on earth has come to a hault,all the memories and laughter that you shared with us will live forever. You are really special to a lot of people and you will be missed by the thousands. Keith we love you and we will miss you.

Officer W.B.Dickey
Montgomery P.D. K-9

October 3, 2006

Godspeed Officer Houts. Your life and loss will never be forgotten. May God watch over your family, friends, and co-workers during this dark time

Detective D. Thompson
Colorado Springs Police Department

October 3, 2006

To the family of Officer Houts, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that it will take alot of time and prayer to get through this time. I know that he is in a wonderful place looking over all of us. I pray for all of you and the officers here in Montgomery. I never knew how strong this family of brothers and sisters could be. I think that hits all of us hard and we all share in your grief. Please know that I am thinking of you Keith and your family everyday. May god bless all of you.

AnnMarie Hogan
Wife of Blake Hogan, Montgomery Police Officer

October 3, 2006

Officer Houts..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
detroit

October 3, 2006

Hero's never die; They just take on new assignments.

GOD Bless you and your family.

Rest in Peace.

Officer Paladino
Colorado Springs Pd

October 3, 2006

A Hero may be gone......A Hero will never be forgotten.

Deputy
Lake County Sheriff IL

October 3, 2006

God bless you for your service and sacrifice to our country and your community. You and your family are in our prayers and you will not be forgotten.

DE
St. Louis City Police

October 3, 2006