Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Keith-
Many years ago I watched you walk into the TEKE house at Troy State University. You won us over with your charm, wit, and compassion to help others. Over the years I have watched you shape into a man whose character is beyond reproach. Anytime we needed you, you were there. With reflections back to the many conversations that we have had over the years, I know that you were happy because you did exactly what you said you were going to do-serve our country as a soldier and serve our community as a police officer. I know that you will be watching over us from Heaven and that God as another Angel. As your fraternity brother and as a fellow officer-I miss you, I love you, and I'll see you on the other side..Rest in peace Bro
YITB
LZ375
BC-20

PFC. Chad Smith
Baldwin Co. Sheriff's Office /Corr. Dept. & College Fraternity Brother

October 1, 2006

ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE. I WISH TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF OFFICER HOUTS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY,FELLOW OFFICERS AND FRIENDS.

P.O. RAKIECKI
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS POLICE

October 1, 2006

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

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who wants tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divide the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Erin
Wife of a CSPD Officer

October 1, 2006

I SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND MONTGOMERY POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE DEMISE OF OFFICER KEITH HOUTS. I HOPE EVERYONE THAT KNEW THIS HONORABLE MAN WILL CONTINUE TO REMEMBER HIS BRAVERY, COURAGE, AND THE LEGACY IN WHICH HE LEFT.

OFFICER HOUST YOUR SHIFT IS OVER NOW, WE WILL TAKE IT FROM HERE. REST IN PEACE, BROTHER...

DEPUTY JAMES E. BRADFORD JR.
BRADLEY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

October 1, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the famly, friends and co-workers of this brave officer; may he rest in peace and always be remembered as a hero.

Officer Houts, thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Linda Lamm - LEO wife and sister of
Jay Balchunas EOW 11.05.04

October 1, 2006

Thank you, Officer Houts, for your service to the people of Alabama and the United States. Your dedication is appreciated and will not be forgotten. Rest in peace, Hero.

Janice Brown
Conway, Arkansas
civilian

Janice Brown
civilian

October 1, 2006

My sincere condolences to Officer Houts' family. I often visit Montgomery, as I have family in a nearby county. The men and women of the Montgomery Police Department have always impressed me and I know that Officer Houts' made your department proud. Thanks for a job well done Keith.
You will never be forgotten.

Cpl. B.L. Taylor
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Tampa, FL

October 1, 2006

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

October 1, 2006

May god bless you and your family in this time of need. My prayers go to each of you and the officers of the MPD. Rest in peace from your brothers across the river.

Lt. Don Pugh
Millbrook Police Dept. Alabama

October 1, 2006

Rest in peace, brother.

Deputy
El Paso County Sheriffs Office-Colorado Springs, CO

October 1, 2006

"God's First Police Officer"

In darkness silence of the night,
when all appeared safe and secure.
What this officer had no way of knowing,
he was beginning his shift of last tour.
Should have been a routine traffic stop,
he requested them not to exit their car.
However they had nothing left to lose,
and the shots could be heard from afar.
Things then became so very personal,
as his lifeless body lay on the ground.
Then you heard the words that stand still,
start me a rescue unit, Officer down.
A mist of glow befell upon the scene,
the Archangel in spiritual radiance shone.
Watching over those in the uniform of blue,
they are his charges, children of the throne.
While you never took the time to meet him,
our heavenly Father knows them all by name.
Their honor, integrity, courage and pride.
though none ever sought any glorious fame.
On bended knee, his head bowed low,
through tears that had come and gone.
Michael gathered this Officer in his arms,
slowly begin the Ascension's journey on.
There at heaven's magnificent gate,
was God, waiting for this soul to embrace.
"Welcome home my son, my first Police Officer,
come now and walk with me in eminent grace".

Ivan Bernal
US Border Patrol Explorers & Douglas Police Department Explorers

October 1, 2006

Rest In Peace.

#2959
U.S. Marshals

October 1, 2006

God bless you and your family and your co workers . Rest in peace bother. The Rolniak Family (William "Wally" Rolniak eow 2-4-04

October 1, 2006

My family would like to send our condolences to the family, friends, and fellow co-workers of P.O. Keith Houts~ you're in our thoughts and prayer during this very difficult time. May God give you the strength to carry on and help heal your hearts. May you find comfort and support with those around you.
God Bless You and Rest In Peace, P.O. Houts!

Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

October 1, 2006

Thank you for your service to this country and your community. God bless you and your family.

DHPD, Michigan

October 1, 2006

Rest in peace, brother.

Officer R. Law

October 1, 2006

The members of the 81st Precinct Conditions Unit extend their condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Officer Houts. The entire law enforcement community stands with you in your time of grief.

81st Precinct Conditions Unit, Brooklyn
New York City Police Departmant

October 1, 2006

I always pray that there will be no more names of young men and women listed here but my prayers go unanswered.I know we are meant to have faith in Our Lord and accept His Will but sometimes its so hard to not to question why.May He Bless and comfort you all until His will is clear.

October 1, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are continuing for the family of Officer Houts.

Vicky Foxworth
Fiance of a Prattville Police Officer

October 1, 2006

My heartfelt sympathies to Officer Houts' wife, family and co-workers. I cannot find the right words to say how angry I am that there are people in this world that would take another human life. May God bless all of you and protect those brave men and women on the thin blue line.

October 1, 2006

Rest in peace my brother in blue. Now you can walk Heaven's beat. Your family, friends, and co-workers with the Montgomery Police Department are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Sr. Officer D. Johns
City of Sandy Springs Police, GA

October 1, 2006

Officer Houts your work on this Earth as we know it is done. You are in God's Care now brother. May you rest in peace.

SGT. Daryl Brewer
Clarksville Police Dept. Clarksville, Tennessee

October 1, 2006

My heart goes out to Officer Houts, his family, and the Montgomery Police Department. God bless and rest in peace.

Officer Pelay
Fayetteville, NC Police Dept.

October 1, 2006

Jesus is my front sight,
Sovereign in my life.
In peace, or in battle,
He guides my warrior stride.
Jesus is my front sight,
FOR HIM NO MAN I FEAR!
Jesus is my front sight,
Twas He who led me here.

October 1, 2006

You will never be forgotton. My heart goes out too you and your family. May GOD give your family the strength to go on. Thank you Officer Hounts for your dedication.

Detective Michael Channon
Muscatine Police Department Iowa

October 1, 2006