Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Our thought and prays are with your family.

Debbie C
Huntsville Police Department

October 3, 2006

rest in peace brother our hearts go out to you and your family members

jamey beard
wayne county sheriffs dept mississippi

October 3, 2006

My deepest sympathies go out the Houts family and the entire Montgomery Police Dept. during this time of grief and sadness and know that you are in our prayers. Rest easy brother your tour of duty is over and your fellow brothers will take it from here. Know that you were truly the best of the best, and you didnt die a hero you lived as one everyday you put on the uniform thanks for your service and dedication.

God Bless Officer K.E Houts
Rest Easy

Corrections Officer L.Maynard
WV Division of Juvenile Services

October 3, 2006

K.E. Houts that is how I knew you. Well actually we had to say Police Officer Trainee at the time i was in class 2005-1 you were in 2005-A. You made us laugh a little at times when we could get away with it. We always heard and knew that this could happen. But in thwe back of are mind it would not be use or anyone we knew. When I heard it was you I thought no this is not right. Then when I found out it was you I prayed for you and your family. I want you to know that I am still going to go out and fight the good fight and as I do I know that I have a great partner on patrol with me at every call and traffic stop. For that partner is you.

fellow officer
MPDA Class Mate

October 3, 2006

Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.

Shannon
Colllins Fire Dept. (Mississippi)

October 3, 2006

Keith,
I have so many unfinished conversations with you I wish I could finish. I know one day my brother that we will be together again, but for now rest easy. For we now know heaven has another true angel to watch over us. We will never forget you. We will finish the job that you loved so dearly. Rest easy.

Class of 2005-Alpha, You are always in our hearts!

Officer K.L. Jacks
Montgomery Police Department

October 3, 2006

you have paid the ultimate sacrifice brother, your watch here on earth is over, your watch in HEAVEN begins..rest in peace and watch over ALL of your fellow brothers in blue

Anonymous

October 2, 2006

God Bless you and your family. thanks for your service. rest in peace.

PO Michael Chernik
Chicago Police Department

October 2, 2006

Another young brave hero has left his tour of duty here on Earth and has gone on to Heaven to watch over those who remain. May God's Love fill the void that has been left in his family and the Montgomery Police Department.

Major David McCart
Henry County Sheriff's Office Ga.

October 2, 2006

REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER IN BLUE! I have your Watch and I hope no one forgets You!!!!!!, the person(The POLICEMAN)who watches over every man,women, and child!! God bles you, your family and my fellow brothers in BLUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In Hoc

J.WHELPLEY
HUNTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

October 2, 2006

To Officer Houts family; Thank you for the honor of having this Hero serve his community and honor the law enforcement community.

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The police officer stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, you officer,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"

The officer squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
'cause the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills just got too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times 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 have a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never wanted 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 officer waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you officer,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

~Author Unknown~

Shawn Smith, Deputy (Retired LT. MPD)
Autauga County Sheriff's Office

October 2, 2006

I salute your bravery and service Brother! Another Blue Angel in Heaven. Your Watch is over....rest easy.

Officer K.J. Flynn
Chesterfield County Police Dept.

October 2, 2006

REST IN PEACE BROTHER. YOU WILL BE MISSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, SERVICE AND SACIFICE TO YOUR COUNTRY AND COMMUNITY. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND DEPARTMENT.

Deputy Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

October 2, 2006

Rest In Peace,Thanks For Your Service To Our Great Community, My Prayers Are With The Family Of Officer Houts and With All Of The Montgomery Police Department In This Tragic Loss

Joey Shelby

October 2, 2006

Rest in Peace and God Bless. Thank you for your service.

Trooper
Indiana State Police

October 2, 2006

IT IS SO SAD TO SEE ANOTHER HERO TAKEN FROM US. THINKING OF THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND CO-WORKERS AS YOU COMFORT EACH OTHER DURING THIS TIME. SOMEONE WHO UNDERSTANDS YOUR LOSS.
JEAN BLYLER MOTHER OF DEPUTY JOSH BLYLER 05/02/04
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

JEAN BLYLER
CONCERNS OF POLICE SURVIVORS

October 2, 2006

may god bless officer houts and his family as well as all his friend's and co-worker's.he will never be forgotten in the law enforcement family.god bless and r.i.p.

deputy
fairfield county s-o lancaster,ohio

October 2, 2006

To the family and friends of Officer Houts, my heart grieves with you. Another hero was murdered today, but he will not be forgotten. Rest in peace brother, you are in Gods loving arms now.

Sergeant
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Dept.

October 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Housts family..

D/S Jameson
Beaufort County Sheriffs Office

October 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Housts family..

D/S Jameson
Beaufort County Sheriffs Office

October 2, 2006

The policeman stood and faced his 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 who carry badges
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 awful 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 times 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 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 borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on heaven's streets.
You've done your time in hell."

Deputy Meredith Ward
Gulf County Sheriff's Office

October 2, 2006

You just can't put your feelings into words when a fellow brother falls in the line of duty. My prayers go out to Ofc. Houts family,friends and co-workers. Your bravery will never be forgotten.

Officer Morton
Birmingham

October 2, 2006

THANKS FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE.MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

SGM Johnny Acevedo
US ARMY 5th Special Forces/Special Operations

October 2, 2006

To PO Keith Houts

Thank you for your dedicated service. You will be missed by your family, friends, and all members of the police department family. No words I can say can easy your family's pain as I have found. We are praying for you and your family.

Brother of PO Jeremy Chambers 101
E.O.W. 04-24-2006

PO Chris Chambers
St Louis County Police Dept Mo

October 2, 2006

Officer Houts, I can't thank you enough for your service to your nation as a soldier and for your service to the city you called home as a police officer. It was a joy to have known you and I am proud to call you "friend". To the family of my fallen Brother in Blue, "The Lord bless you and keep you: the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers ch 6 vv 24-26

Officer Williams
B.P.D.

October 2, 2006